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Bright rays illuminated the old house causing me to stir from my peaceful slumber. I rolled over and fell right onto the floor. Damn, I forgot I was sleeping on a couch. I was also quite aware that I was alone. I assumed Michael left sometime before daybreak to avoid the sun. I got up slowly and wrapped my blanket around my body. My clothes were still discarded on the floor from last night's encounter. I grabbed my cell phone and decided to call Claire. Michael had said she was still worried.

"Hello?" Her groggy voice answered.

"Wake up Claire Bear!" I announced more cheerfully than I felt.

"EVE! Are you okay? Where are you?" Her onslaught of questions kept coming. I finally had to yell at her before she'd calm down.

"I'm fine, but I was wondering if I can come over. I miss you and I also need a shower."

"Of course! Come! Now!"

I laughed and told her I'd be there soon. I gathered some clean clothes from my suitcase and pulled on the ones I wore yesterday. My car was waiting for me outside and I quickly sped to the Glass House.

As soon as I pulled up, Claire and Shane were outside ready to greet me. Claire's hug nearly knocked me off my feet. Shane gave me a hug next. I winked at him.

"Guess now you and Claire can continue your relationship."

"It's about time you drug your ass back home."

"Well, it's not like I left on purpose."

"True." Shane took my arm. "Guess what, you're just in time to cook breakfast."

I rolled my eyes. "Do you mind if I shower first?"

"Please do! Didn't you wear those clothes yesterday?"

"Yes I did. Thanks for noticing Captain Obvious"

As soon as I walked in the house, Michael was embracing me. He kissed me and then told the others that he was taking me upstairs. We quietly made our way up the stairs and to the bathroom. My eyes brightened as soon as I saw the shower. A nice hot shower was exactly what I needed. I turned to Michael.

"I'll probably be a while."

"I'm not going anywhere." He made his point by shutting the bathroom door and locking it. He leaned against it and smiled. "Go ahead, take a shower."

"You're such a perv."

"It's not like I've never seen you naked before." His eyes seemed to sparkle. I just sighed and turned my back to him. I reached in the shower and turned the knobs. Soon hot water was cascading down and I removed my clothes. Hot water assaulted my naked skin the moment I stepped in. I just let it hit me a while before I began to wash my hair. I was so content, that it took a few moments for me to notice when the hot water went cold. I shut the spray off and grabbed a towel. I wrapped myself in the warmth and stepped out. Michael was still sitting against the door. He was just staring at me.

"Happy now?" I asked.

"I'm doing much better. Of course, you could have invited me in."

I laughed. "Sorry but this was an Eve only moment."

"Apparently." He stood up and made his way to me. He wrapped his arms around me. "I love you so much. I'm not sure if I can live without you."

I pulled away. "What are you talking about?"

"I'm not going to let Amelie keep us apart."

"She's a lot stronger than you Michael. She can hurt you."

"I don't care. You're mine and you're moving back here where you belong."

I wasn't sure that Michael was understanding the danger he was enlisting. In my heart, I wanted nothing more than to move back in and be with him. In my head, I understood that you don't mess with Amelie or her power. You got a death sentence if you did.

"Michael, I can't risk getting you hurt."

"My decision's been made. You're going back that shit house, getting your stuff, and coming home where you belong. I'll tell Shane and Claire to go with you."

"Michael."

He cut me off. "No Eve." He placed his hands on my face. "I love you, and you're part of this family."

"A family of misfits." I laughed.

"Whatever we are, we're family and we're staying together. All of us."

I could only nod and soon his lips descended on mine. I was vaguely aware that I was still wrapped only in a towel. Michael must have realized that as well. He was about to say something when we both heard a knock.

"The make-out session ends now! Breakfast is ready!" Shane yelled.

"We'll be right there." I responded and released myself from Michael's grasp. He sighed and then quickly kissed my cheek.

"Get dressed. I'll see you downstairs."

I nodded and watched Michael open the door and slap Shane. "Two damn minutes man. You couldn't have waited two damn minutes."

I laughed and put on my fresh clothes. It felt like heaven being back home and I quickly ran downstairs. I watched as Shane and Michael continued to banter each other and as Claire tried to play referee. Deciding she needed back up, I went into the kitchen and helped her out.