I just stood there and listened, the house seemed to register my shock and it seemed to be keeping Shane in, probably a precaution against the bitch of Morganville. I wondered what she was doing here, to gloat at Shane? To make his life more of a misery? I wish Michael and Eve would be here; I would pay to watch them kick her out. That was a nice image.

Shane sighed. "What brings you to this cheerful part of Morganville?" I could just hear the sarcasm emanating from him. I could see his shoulders tense, even if it was only Monica, his hands twitched towards the black bag, where the weapons were kept. I loved him for it, since Monica can't be trusted, especially since he was here. All alone.

Monica flicked her hair and flashed a smile, wearing her usual skin tight dress. I wanted to punch her, since she is responsible for a lot of pain caused to this household, myself included. "I wanted to talk to you, since I can count on you being alone and moping around as usual." She seemed really eager, pushing herself forwards and still, that stupid smile on her face.

"Because I'm as stupid as I look. You should leave before you get in trouble." Shane was about to close the door , but Monica stopped him with her words " It's about Claire" she wasn't smiling anymore, but that didn't make her less of a threat . It seemed like someone punched Shane in the stomach as he looked away, pure hatred in his eyes. "Just don't, Monica" She stared at him in silence, registering danger, but she really must be stupid, because she kept talking,

"Don't you think it's strange? Oliver goes missing, she gets murdered and Amelie doesn't say a word." It wasn't strange. Oliver is a vampire, so he can go anywhere he wants, but it still doesn't explain why the man was with him. And Amelie...well I'm only a mortal, even if I was on her protection, I'm nothing compared to the death of a vampire.

Shane still didn't answer, but didn't look at her either, still holding the door, mulling over her words. Monica must have took it as a sign, and walked closer to the doorway. But she stopped, and tried again. A confused look passed over her face. "Can I come in?" Shane turned around and looked at her, probably letting her see his hatred, as she took a step back and asked again.

"Well, you asked so nicely...No" he must have smirked, as Monica glared at him. I laughed and shouted, cheerleader style "That's my Shane!"

He looked around, confused, "Did you say something?" He must have heard me. He heard me! Overjoyed, I tried again. "Shane, can you hear me? Honey? " No-one responded or freaked out.

"You're gonna have to let me in sometime, because you know I'm right." She smiled slyly. I really didn't want her here, but I can't do anything if Shane lets her in. The house must have responded, because Monica tried, again, but ended up being somehow deflected, and the doorway space flashed green. Shane took a step back, his mouth agape. "What the..." he traced the doorway; his hand hovering above where the light has flashed. We both could hear the sounds of Monica getting up and cursing. He just looked at her and muttered something that sounded like " told you so.." He swiftly closed the door and took a deep breath, and turned around.

Looking at him now, I can tell he has been to the gym again, wearing his trainers and his zombie killing t-shirt, as he called it. He had dark circles under his eyes and looked exhausted. He was looking at space, but his eyes still gave me shivers. I hope he wasn't thinking about what Monica said, she was just trying to be a bitch.

Shane just walked upstairs and paused on the landing. I followed closely, as he stood outside my door. It was horrible, the silence, but we stood there for a while and I appreciated his closeness to me. I wondered what he was thinking.

Suddenly I felt a presence outside, a strong and powerful beacon of power. Against my will, i got dragged downstairs by an invisible force, all I could do was howl as it pushed me against the window. It held me immobile, forcing me to watch, as what I recognise to be Amelie's car pulled up outside and stopped.

That's the end of that chapter! Thanks for your reviews and support guys, keep em' coming :)