Hey guys! I'm back with another chapter. Thanks for your reviews, it's awesome and this story finally has over 1000 views so yay! X
There's gonna be a bit more action now in the upcoming chapters and someone is gonna die. And when I mean die, I don't mean like they become a vampire I mean they're cut from the story. (It's someone important as well)
Which by the way, I am going to write a sequel to this story.
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Claire's POV
As I scanned the shelves for the alchemy books, I felt as if someone was watching me. I turned around but no one was there, I couldn't smell anyone but I had the odd hint of that creep Sebastian from earlier clinging on my clothes.
"Stupid vibe." I muttered, and grabbed the book I was looking for. It was a bit battered but it would do.
I walked over to the counter where the old librarian was, she looked up and took the book out of my hands. I gave her my student card and left with the book.
As I stepped out into the dusty street, the heat glared onto my body. I didn't understand why I didn't burn and it was scary. I was different which made my safety more compromised. As I continued to walk down the street I sped up a little still feeling like I was being watched.
I walked up to the grocery store ahead. The cool air conditioning was a relief as I walked through the doors. I walked down the aisle grabbing necessary items such as beef and cheese and continued until I got to the cashier. The woman quickly scanned the items which I then paid for.
The Texas breeze hit me again as I stepped outside. The walk to Common Grounds was a while but it was still light. I continued to walk down the dusty street when a car pulled up beside me, I looked over to see Monica and her flashy car.
"What?" I grumbled and rolled my eyes.
"Chill, I was gonna ask if you could help me with my biology. I just really need to pass this test and you're like the best tutor." She smiled. I couldn't move, Monica Morrell – queen bitch and Barbie was being nice?
"Okay, you're scaring me. Did you get amnesia?" I asked her raising my eyebrows.
"Listen I'll explain later, just get in and we'll drive to Common grounds. Please." She said, to be honest I just wanted to help her despite what she's done. I walked over and got in the car.
"Right explain now." I said as she started to drive.
"Well I've had a change of heart recently." She smiled softly.
"Okay." I said and nodded.
"Look I'm scared. Ever since the riots started people are always down by where I live. The other day someone threw rocks through the windows, I couldn't sleep for days so I stayed with Gina. But then I thought I had to do something with my life so I want to become a doctor instead of wasting my inheritance on junk." She finished. I couldn't talk, it kind of moved me really when I thought about it.
"I don't know what to say." I replied.
"Look, I'll pay you for what it's worth. I really need your help." She pleaded.
"Okay if you pay me thirty per session. I'll help you with chemistry and biology because you need chemistry to become a doctor." I said to her. She nodded.
We pulled up to common grounds, we walked inside and ordered coffee. I sat at a table with her and started to go over the basics of biology. Surprisingly she seemed to get it and was taking notes. I looked over at Oliver who shot a funny look at me, thank goodness Eve wasn't here.
By the time I had finished, it was dark. Monica stood up. "Do you want a lift?" She smiled and opened her purse.
"No thanks I need to speak with Oliver. Anyway you don't need to pay for this one, text me when you want your next session." I replied, she was much taller than I was.
"Okay, thank you so much." She said pulling me into a hug. I returned it before pulling away.
"Stay safe please, stay with your brother or something okay?" I smiled at her.
"I will, you be careful." She replied and left, I watched her drive away.
I grabbed my bags and walked over to where Oliver had been standing the whole time. I sighed and leaned on the counter.
"Right follow me." He said and led me through a door and shut it. The room was like a lounge with some sofas and a coffee table. Before I could say or explain anything he interrupted.
"What the hell was that about?" He said harshly. I knew he wasn't the biggest fan of, hell who was.
"Shush people will hear." I glared at him, he was talking quite loud.
"The walls are soundproof, now explain." He replied.
"Right she's scared because of the riots and now she wants to do well in school and put everything behind in the past." I said to him, he nodded.
"if you're tutoring her, well you need to either do it in the Glass House or her own home because it's not safe out and about." He said and folded his arms.
"Anyway something weird happened this morning. Some guy asked me if I still lived at the Glass House, but I said I lived on the other side of town." I explained to him, his expression grew bolder all of a sudden.
"Did he say his name?" Oliver snapped.
"He said he was called Sebastian." I replied coolly.
"Right, I'm taking you home now. I'll explain who he is in the car, follow me." He said quickly and walked out the room, I followed him outside and got in his black tinted car.
I could see through the windows which gave me some reassurance. "Right can you tell me now." I screeched as he began to drive really fast.
"Sebastian Evans is not a good man. He's leading the riots and killed Rebecca last night, whatever you do. Do not tell him about yourself, your number and where you live. He'll be around the Glass House more often, he wasn't expecting to see you this morning. I have to inform Amelie, for now you have to stay at the Glass House." Oliver exclaimed, I didn't realise how serious this had become. We stopped outside the Glass House.
"Stay safe Claire, and do not tell anyone about what happened." He said as I got out the car, I ran up to the door and went inside.
The familiar scent of the Glass House was comforting as I continued to the kitchen. It was only 17:13 but it still felt late.
Eve was inside drinking coffee, I dumped the bags onto the counter top. "Hey Claire." She said and placed her coffee on the side.
I began to take the food out of the bags. It was only me, Eve and Michael in the house. I sighed and passed Eve most of the food and sat down, I watched her make dinner and place it on the table.
"Michael!" Eve called. Within seconds he was already downstairs and sitting by me.
"Yes, tacos. Did you get doughnuts?" He asked me.
"No sorry." I giggled. He sighed and tucked in.
"So Claire, anything interesting happen today?" Eve asked nibbling on her food.
"No." I replied simply taking a massive bite of the taco, ignoring the fact I had lied to her.
We all ate in silence until the food had gone. "So where's Kim and Shane?" Eve asked rhetorically.
"They said they were going out." Michael replied and put the dishes by the sink.
"Oh." Eve said not expecting an answer. I yawned loudly.
"I'm going to bed, I'm so tired today." I said standing up.
"Night." They both chorused as I walked upstairs. I actually was tired and exhausted. Today had been eventful and I knew I couldn't leave the house from then on.
I stripped off my clothing throwing it to the side and climbed into bed, falling into a peaceful sleep.
Okay that's this chapter done! By the way something big is going to happen in the next chapter so *evil smile*
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