The party was winding down. Most of the guests had already left and the DJ was packing up his things. Massie and the rest of the PC were standing at the door saying their goodbyes. Derrington had already left but the rest of the guys were hanging around waiting for their girlfriends. Claire was sitting at a table chatting with some LBR, she probably would have gone home when Derek had offered her a ride but, she wanted to talk to Massie. Finally, everyone had gone home, only the guys, the PC and Claire remained. Massie grabbed her stuff while the rest of the PC said goodbye to their boyfriends. Claire, surprisingly enough, wasn't at all bothered by Cam and Dylan's kiss. True. Claire had dated guys while she had been in L.A. but Cam had always been in the back of her mind. She was suddenly pulled out of her daze by Massie's high pitched squeal. Claire looked up just in time to see Connor Foley in Massie's tight embrace. She got up and walked over towards the group of friends. "Hey Velvet." He said, he sounded as cool as ever. "Happy Birthday." Massie let go of him just as Claire was coming up behind them.
"Rooty. You missed the party." She sounded more whiny than flirty, at least that's what Claire thought.
"What do you mean I missed the party. It's just getting started." Claire softly cleared her throat. Massie and Connor turned around. Connor suddenly stuck his hands in his pockets and mumbled, "Hey Claire." Claire raised her hand awkwardly.
"Connor." Was all she said, her voice was completely unwavering. The pretty committee exchanged glances. Massie did not look all to pleased. But by this time there was more than just this for her to be mad about.
"I was looking for you." He said quietly. "I heard you were filming here so I figured I'd come for a visit. I heard about the party so I assumed I would find you here somewhere." He spoke quickly, as if giving an explanation for something. The entire pretty committee including Massie seemed completely in the dark.
"HELLO!" Massie stomped her foot. "Are you two just going to ignore us now?" Connor took a step towards Massie, clearly not even thinking about her question.
"We should talk." He said quietly before grabbing her hand. Claire quickly pulled it away.
"Connor," she could feel tears rising up. "I can't talk anymore. You have to choose." She took a pause, and wiped her eyes, without even considering the mascara and liner that would smear. "I am so sick of talking to you. Either you want me or you don't. I need to know because I am so goddamn sick of putting my life on hold for this." Claire grabbed her purse and began to walk quickly out of the hall. "I'm grabbing a cab Massie. If my mom wants to know I'll be at the hotel." She shouted behind her before breaking into a run. Connor quickly hugged Massie.
"Happy Birthday. Here." He handed her a neatly wrapped package and took off after Claire. By the time Connor made it outside Claire was getting into cab. "CLAIRE!" He yelled but it was too late. She slammed the door shut and the cab pulled away. I'm not letting you get away that easily. He thought to himself. Connor whipped out his cell phone and pressed the 3 key.
"Hello?" A voice on the other end answered.
"Claire, I—" He heard a click and then nothing. "Shit!" He threw his phone down just as the pretty committee came out of the building.
"Connor! What the hell was that?" Massie yelled. He looked like he was in a daze.
"Where is she staying?" He said. He seemed almost desperate.
"Wh-What?" Massie stammered. All four girls were standing there with blank looks. How could he want Kuh-laire over me? Massie was so confused. Connor could obviously tell that. He asked again,
"Where is Claire staying??" He was really serious.
"I don't know…she didn't really say but you can--" Alicia quickly piped up.
"She's staying at the Larson on State Street." She shrank back when she saw Massie's glare. Massie quickly gave her a patented "You're forgiven" look and turned back to face Connor.
"Thanks. Do you think I could borrow one of your phones?" Kristen was the first to pull out her phone. She handed it over, trying to hold back a grin. Even though they had no idea what was going on he was still gorgeous and of course, famous. He called a cab and quickly left. The girls left and returned to Massie's house for their annual sleep-over.
Review Please!!! Sorry about the ending. It's kind of awful. I'll make a new chapter soon.
