A/N: Woahh next chapters up, and guess what? It's my longest chapter EVER(approx. 1,389 words)! But i guess you guys deserved a long chapter, because hey? I havent updated in ages, and i appologise for that.
So i must thank EVERYONE who has reviewed (42 reviews woaaah), favourited, or alerted my story! Because without you guys, there would be no way that i'd ever have written this many chapters (if you don't believe me check my other stories ;p)
Summary:
Okay, in this chapter we are introduced to a new character (ohhh)
Sorry, but that's all i'm saying,so to find out more, you must read away ;)
Disclaimer: I wish i was Rachel caine but i'm not!
Okay, so that's the end of my blabbering. So, now on with the story!
Enjoy ;)
Time Heals All
Chapter 8: Vampy
Two Weeks Later
Claire and Myrnin weren't allowed to leave Resernet until two weeks after Claire's transformation. Adela said this was so that she could monitor Claire's transition. Claire didn't mind; she needed time to figure things out.
The past two weeks had been incredibly unusual for Claire. She was still getting used to her new abnormally great vision, speed, strength, beauty and diet. Claire was surprised at how she became more beautiful after her transition into a vampire; she wasn't aware that that was an outcome. But Adela explained to her that the vampires of Resernet were different to the ones of Morganville.
She told Claire that the Resernet vampires were still harmed by the same things as the Morganville vampires, except that the Resernet vampires were more immune to the sun, or at least to some degree. Adela also told Claire that the Resernet vampires had the same powers as the Morganville vampires except that the vampires of her town also inherited beauty as a power after their transition too.
Even though Claire was still repulsed by the thought of drinking blood, it actually wasn't that bad becoming a vampire. But Claire still loathed it, because she knew that her boyfriend would hate her when she came back home.
And that was what scared Claire the most, seeing Shane's disgusted face at the sight of her upon her arrival back home. She couldn't help but remember how Shane had acted towards Michael after his transition, and doing so made her even more worried and terrified.
But Claire knew she did the right thing when she chose to become a vampire, because the decision saved lives.
Although it ruined hers Claire thought in annoyance. But I guess he would just need time. After all time heals all.
Claire hoped she was right.
**
Myrnin was on the phone to Amelie as Claire readied her bags. She was going home, and she couldn't be anymore alarmed.
She decided she needed a break, and place to compose herself before she left. So she told Myrnin that's she'd be out on a walk and left the hotel that they'd been staying in.
After walking around in meaningless circles for about 5 minutes, Claire became tired and sat down at the nearest café. The café was filled with only vampires.
Claire went up to order a mocha, assuming that she could still eat and drink like a human.
As she waited in the line to order her drink, a handsome male vampire approached her.
"Let me guess, your Claire? The newest vampire?" he said in a slightly flirtatious tone.
"What gave me away?" Claire sighed. She really hated being noticed.
He shrugged.
"I have my sources" He said, "I'm Matt by the way"
"Hi Matt" Claire replied.
"So I heard your leaving today" Matt flashed a crooked smile "So, if that's true, why aren't you packing then Claire?"
"I needed time to.." Claire paused "think"
"Think?" Matt questioned "About what?"
"It's a long story" Claire replied, and she mumbled her order to the cashier.
"I have time" Matt grinned, and ordered his drink too.
***
It was only until about two mochas later, that Claire had finally finished explaining her predicament. She wasn't sure why she told Matt, a complete stranger, her troubles, but Claire thought it had something to do with the trustworthy and calming presence he gave her.
"So this boy, Shane, are you's like serious?" Matt asked as he slipped his coffee.
"Yeah, but I'm not sure if we will be after I return" Claire sighed.
"That sucks. But if he really, truly, does love you, then he'd get over the whole vampire thing" Matt replied.
Claire did not want to hear that. Because she knew Matt meant well, but she also knew that Shane wouldn't forgive her that easily. And that meant that he didn't really love her.
Well at least not as much as she thought.
Claire looked away, trying to fight back tears. The thought of Shane not loving her anymore just petrified her, because she needed him, just as much as he needed her.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.." Matt mumbled out as soon as he saw a tear escape Claire's eye.
Claire turned around to face Matt again. His eyes were bright blue, and they currently gleamed with guilt.
"Sorry.." He said again.
"It's okay" Claire said, although in truth it wasn't okay, but it also wasn't Matts fault that she was upset.
"So, what's your home like then, Vampy?" Matt asked with a crooked grin.
And then, despite all her worries, Claire laughed.
"Vampy?" She replied, raising her left eyebrow.
"Well that's what you are, Vampy"
"So are you!" Claire pointed out.
"No shit, but I'm older"
"So?"
"So that means I get to call you whatever I want, Vampy" Matt said, as grinned his already famous crooked smile.
Claire rolled her eyes, not bothering to protest anymore, because she knew that no matter whatever she said, he'd still call her 'Vampy'.
"So you gonna' answer my question, Vampy?" Matt said
"Okay let me think" Claire started, trying to think of how to describe Morganville. "It's barren, and boring," She concluded with.
Matt tilted his head to the side, making some of his brown hair to fall into his eyes. He shook his head to remove the stray hairs and continued to look at Claire with a tilted head.
Claire couldn't help but stare at him, because, well, he was gorgeous. He looked like a combination of Shane and Michael, which of course meant that he was totally irresistible.
But Shane was still much more attractive in Claire's opinion, but still, she was still allowed to admire Matt's beauty.
"I doubt it's that bad, and anyway, I was meaning more along the lines of 'what are your friends like?'" Matt said
"Trust me it is that bad, and my friends, their.." Claire stopped, wondering how to exactly describe her friends "Nice"
"Just nice?" Matt asked
"Well there better than nice, but its hard to describe them because hey? They'll probably all hate me when I get back too!" Claire said, trying her hardest to hold back another round of tears. She was just so miserable today.
But I guess she did have plenty of reason to be.
"There's certainly a lot of hate in your town. Gosh, I'm certainly crossing Morganville of my 'Places to Visit' list" Matt said, jokingly.
Claire smirked
"Like you could visit anyway"
"Is that a challenge? Because I love challenges" Matt said with a wink.
"Sure knock yourself out"
"Oh, trust me, I will" Matt said with a crooked smile.
Claire sighed.
"What?" Matt asked curiously.
"Oh it's just that it would be nice to have a friend visit, considering I'm pretty sure everyone will hate m-"
"Stop being paranoid" Matt said cutting off Claire "No one's going to hate you, especially the vampires, considering all that you've done for them." Matt continued "And anyways, on a lighter note, you consider me your friend?"
Claire smiled
"Yeah, well I know that I have only known you for what" Claire checked her watch "2 hours and 14 minutes, but it feels like I've known you for ages"
Matt smiled
"Well, I consider you a friend too" He said.
"Thanks Matt"
"Thanks for what?"
"For making me feel better"
"No problem"
They both exchanged a smile.
And then Claire's phone beeped,
Claire, I have already given you 2 extra hours dear child, but now we must depart. Sorry.
-Myrnin
Claire sighed, and rose out of her chair.
"Matt, I'm sorry but I have to go. It was nice meeting you," She said with a smile.
"Ditto, and I'll see you real soon, that's a promise Vampy," Matt said with a wink, and before Claire could even reply, he was gone.
Damn Vampire Claire thought in annoyance, as she made her way back to Myrnin.
Did you like it? I have to admit, i LOVED writing it!
AND JUST TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THIS IS A CLAIREXSHANE FF, SO CALIRE'S NOT GOING TO CHEAT WITH MATT OR ANYTHING!
Umm, you know what sucks? i live in Australia, and todays the 27th of April, but its the 26th in America so like Kiss of Death is released TOMMORROW! Unfair! But guess whats even worse? AUSTRALIA LIKE WON'T GET KISS OF DEATH UNTIL A COUPLE OF MONTHS TIME! ARRRGGH!
So that's why i need to order Kiss of Death now! But even then, i'd still have to wait a month!
Has anyone read Kiss Of Death yet? Is it good? Please tell me! I'm dying to know what happens! I don't care if you give me spoilers (LOL, i know i'm desperate!)
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-KatieeAnnSalibaa xx