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Claire's POV

Days passed by. People came and went, nurses did their jobs. I was made to feel comfortable here in my hospital room. But it didn't mean i was happy. I felt helpless, and a burden. Nobody would let you do things by yourself here. It was like i was dying.

Ha. Funny.

But it was the fifth day i had been in the hospital that i started to go a bit crazy.

"Hey Claire Bear!" Eve sang as she threw open the door to my hospital room and skipped in.

"Its a lovely day. " she told me as she opened the curtains which were still drawn. It was only 9:30 am.

Oh and that was another thing, i was missing the nice weather.

Eve was wearing what I'm guessing is the Gothic version of summer clothes consisting of a very short black skirt with a purple laced rose on the side and and a purple short sleeved t-shirt with little evil bunnies on it. She looked cute in her own little way.

"Morning Eve. " i said groggily as i sat slowly up.

"Oh my goodness i'm so sorry, did i wake you up?" Her hands flew to her mouth; eyes wide with shock and guilt.

"S'okay. " i replied with a weak smile as i rubbed sleep out of my eyes. Apparently on of the symptoms of this brain tumour is tiredness. They got that right.

"Ok. . . do you need anything?" she asked "The boys are on the ground floor getting is some coffee so they'll be about 15 minutes. "

"I'm ok. But thanks. "

"Are you sure? CB, don't be scared to ask. I could help you get changed if you want, run you a nice hot, bubbly bath or. . ."

". . . Eve i mean it. I'm ok. " i cut in. I tried desperately to suppress the anger i could feel bubbling inside my chest. I knew that my best friend was just trying to be nice but jeez, i need space just as much as anyone right?

"Oh. " Eve looked a bit hurt, which i was sorry about, bit i didn't apologise. Why should i?

I cleared my throat and said "why don't you go down and wait with the boys? You'll get bored here waiting for me. "

"But -"

"Eve. " i said in a warning tone. "I'll call you if i need you. Now go enjoy a bit of the nice weather. "

Eve's POV

I was worried about Claire. I've watched those TV programs where people get cancer and yeah, obviously different people react in different ways. But i will never believe that Claire will turn bitter.

I'm scared she is.

When i found out she had Craneopharingioma, it was like lightning had struck again.

I can remember her coming into her ward and to the bed that Michael and i ha been sat on. Her eyes were puffy red but he was obviously unaware of that as she smiled like nothing had happened. I had looked at Shane and he shook his head, letting me know that 1) it was not good and 2) Claire did not want to talk.

So i left it alone, though i didn't want to. I was scared. I was scared of being told that my best friend had an illness that i couldn't help her fight.

At least with vampires you could kill them with weapons.

I had cried when i found out she had a brain tumour. We all had. I had hugged Claire and we had cried together and talked a lot.

"You're my best friend. " i had told Claire, "and you will always be my best friend. We will stick together you hear me? We'll stick together and get through this shit. " I meant every word of it.

The elevator door pinged open and i walked out, spotting Michael and Shane not that far in front of me leaned against the coffee bar. They were engaging in what looked like a serious conversation.

Naturally i interrupted.

"Hey. " i said as i walked up to them.

"Hi Honey. " Michael kissed me and put his arm loosely around my waist.

"What are you talking about?" I asked. I already knew of course.

"Claire." They said. Oh. I didn't know what to say to that though. Because there was nothing to say that hadn't already been said. Then i noticed a small framed blonde girl sat at a coffee table reading a gossip magazine. She looked familiar.

"Hey." I said. "Is that the girl Claire ran after the other day?"

Michael frowned. "Yeah i think so. Wonder who she is."

"Maybe its someone she knows from school. " shame chimed in.

We were silent for a minute, all staring at the girl. God knows what ahe would think of she looked up now.

"I'm scared." I said, before i realised what i was saying.

"We all are Eve." Michael replied softly, pulling me slightly closer. He didn't understand.

"No. No that's not what i mean." I took a quick look at Shane, knowing what i was about to say could upset him. "I'm scared that Claire is changing."

"Eve she has just found out life changing news!" Shane exclaimed. "Of course she's changing."

"But, " I swallowed. Hard. "If i try to look after her, she pushing me away. I don't want her to push me away! I want to be there for her and take care of her but how can i if she won't let me?" I knew i was begining to ramble but i couldn't help it.

"You know Claire." Michael said. "She is an indepent girl. You have to accept that maybe she doesn't want help."

"But I don't know what else to do!" I cried. Perfect, i always cry and its embarrassing.

Seeing my distress someone hugged me, though i couldn't see who through my tears. But it didn't feel like Michael's hugs. When i pulled away i saw that it was in fact Shane. Wow.

"um thanks?" I said unsurely. I cant remember the last time he had hugged me . . .

Shane laughed. "Don't look so shocked! I am capable of love you know. "

"Most of the time." I mumbled, but loud enough for the boys to here. Michael snorted and Shane gave me evils, but after a second smiled.

"Thats our girl, or what ever you are. Now lets go see Claire. "

Claire's POV

i pulled my cream blouse over my head and my jeans up. My hair was wet from my shower and it dripped down my back as i brushed the knots out of it.

I wonder if i'll have to cut my hair? I thought to myself. Dr Marshel hadn't said anything about it.

He'd told me that he'll put me on medication, thought I cant remember what, and possibly radiotherapy. But he said that if all else fails, i will have to have surgery. The type where they drill into your brain and cut the tumour out.

Lovely to imagine.

i want to go home now. I've told them that. I'm fed up of having people constantly around me, telling me when and what to eat , when i'm supposed to sleep, what i should and shouldn't be doing.

I like'd the freedom i had. Wait, i didn't really have that much freedom before , you know, with the vamps and stuff but anyway. . .

I heard the door of my room open and lots of footsteps.

"Hello my beauty we brings gift of coffee, coffee and more coffee!" Shane obviously.I left the bathroom and went into the other room to see my friends. Eve and sat on my bed, Michael had sat himself down on the chair near the door and shane was stood, holding two coffees.

"For you." He said, coming to hand me the cup.

"Am i allowed this?" I asked.

He shrugged and said. "Don't see why not. But i wont they if you wont. "

I sat next to Eve and cuddled up to her. By the smile on her face i could tell she was happy for the love.

"So whats the plan for today?" Shane asked, who was now leaning up against the wall close to the bathroom door.

I took a sip of my coffee before saying. "I'm going home today. "

"What?" They they all exclaimed. Ha, that caught their attention.

I took another sip of coffee. "hmm, not as nice as yours Eve. " i said to her. She just stared wide eyed.

"The doctor said you could leave?" Michael stood up and walked to stan bear Shane.

"Well." I started. "He hasn't yet. But he will once i've talked to him."

"Bit what if your not ready to go? What if they're keeping you in for a reason?"

I shrugged not really having an answer to that. "I watch TV. People go home in situations like this all the time. i mean, you cant expect me to stay here forever right?"

"No. " shane said. "But . . ."

"But nothing. I'm sick of this place now. "

Eve put a hand on my shoulder. "Sweetie we just want the best for you."

I felt myself beginig to get annoyed. I know it is a stupid thing to get annoyed about, because who doesnt want everyone waiting on you hand and foot and caring for you? I guess i'm just not that kind of person.

I shrugged Eve's hand away and stood up, making my way to the door. "I know you do. But what i want is for you guys to listen to me. and i'm saying i want to go home. Got it?"

They looked at eachother and had a silent conversation before all smiling and Shane said

"can't wait to have you back!"

Okay, next chapter soon!