Chapter 11 –

Shanes POV -
I kissed Claires hand gently and pulled away, turning my back to her. A tear trickled down my face, so I hurried out the door before the rest came rolling after it. I could still hear Claire screaming, shouting my name. I leant against the wall, slowly sliding down it. I had no energy and I didn't want to do anything but sit here in a pile of guilt. This was all my fault, I hung my head in my hands and let the images of what had happened flash through my head. The tears started streaming down my face.

Eves POV –

Michael came and sat back down on the sofa with a plastic cup full of water. He wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled me in. I heard another scream coming from Claires room. Doctors were rushing in and out, yelling orders at each other. Everything was so messed up right now.

Claires POV –

I was getting exhausted by screaming and trying to fight everybody off, but I just wanted Shane to come back. Why would he walk away when I need him most? As I thought harder about what happened I started to quieten down and go still. The chaos around me seemed to die down a little as well. Pieces of how I ended up here slowly came back to me. I understood why Shane had just walked away. An icy chill ran through my body and the hospital quietened down. I turned my head to see Amelie standing in the doorway of my hospital room. She had a furry white coat on, with an elegant head piece that sparkled when the light reflected on it. She smiled at me and walked over to me bed, followed by four guards. They too were vampires, wearing all black with a blank expression on their faces. She shook her head and looked over my body, examining the damage that had been done. She put her hand in her coat pocket and pulled out a small glass bottle filled with a dark red liquid.
'Drink this, it will make you feel better and heal your wounds.' She stretched out her arm, offering me the bottle. I took it and held it up to the light, looking at the liquid.
'Thanks but um, what is this?' I glanced up at Amelie who didn't seem impressed.

'That doesn't matter; the important thing is that it will cure you. You are obliviously very weak and I'm sure you just want to get back home instead of staying in this,' she glanced around, her face full of disgust, 'depressing place.' Claire glanced around the room; she must admit it wasn't nice. The walls were bare, the food was horrible and there was always a strange smell that lingered, no matter what room you went into. She nodded and unscrewed the lid, taking a little sniff before gulping it down in one big sip.
It was thick and gluggy, sticking to the sides of her throat. A terrible after taste lingered in her mouth, making her want to gag. It was bitter and tasted a lot like off medicine. Amelie had a small smile playing on her lips as I coughed and dry reached.

That would by far be the most disgusting thing I had ever tasted.

Shanes POV –

The hospital had gone silent, except for a few whispers. I lifted my head and wiped the tears from my face. I got up and walked around for a bit, the name Amelie kept coming up so I assumed that she was here, most likely for Claire. I made my way over to the waiting are where I found Eve and Michael snuggled up together. They both turned and looked at me, I swallowed and sat down on the edge of the sofa.

'So um, I heard Amelies here.' I looked down at my shoes, trying not to look at them. I knew they both hated me right now.

'Yea that's what we heard. Should we all go over and see how she is?' I looked up at him and he nodded to me. Eve looked pissed off but she still got up and held onto Michaels hand. As we made our way over to Claires room we heard a lot of coughing. We looked at each other in concern and quickened our walking pace. We turned a corner and stopped outside of Claires room. Two of Amelies gaurds were at the door, blocking our access. Me and Michael exchanged looks, what was going on in there?

'Let them in.' A husky voice came from behind the guards and they quickly stepped aside, following orders. As we stepped in the room we were greeted by a happy and healthy Claire. She squealed and ran over to us. Michaels brow was furrowed, unlike Eve who had her eyebrows raised in surprise and shock. My jaw was hanging open as I watched her skip over to us. Just before she had been in the hospital bed dying, screaming my name and telling me she was in agony.

She ran over to Eve and flung herself at her, nearly knocking her over. Eve stumbled backwards but managed to find her balance and then hugged her back. Claire let go and ran over to Michael, giving him a massive bear hug. Michael glanced at me, looking confused. I shrugged my shoulders and looked down at the ground.

I flew back into the wall as Claire hurdled herself into me. At first I thought she had pushed me, but then I realised she was clinging on to me, hugging me. I relaxed my muscles and hugged her back, not wanting to let her go.

'I'm so sorry Claire.' I whispered lightly into her ear. She took her head off my shoulder and rested her forehead against mine, stretching up on her toes.
'I forgive you.' She whispered back. She leant in and kissed me. It was soft and gentle and sent tingles through my body. I had missed her so much, and this felt so good. I cupped the back of her head and that's when things got a bit fired up. She opened her opened her mouth and trailed my bottom lip with her tongue, wanting access. I opened my mouth just enough for her to slip in her tongue, finding mine and feeling around my mouth.

Someone cleared their throat, and I pulled my lips away from Claires, but held her close. Her cheeks went red, embarrassed that everyone had seen us making out. A small smile played on my lips, I loved it when she blushed, it was so cute.

'Well now that you two are finished I'll be on my way.' Amelie nodded at Claire and very gracefully walked out of the room, flanked by her guards. Once they were gone Michael and Eve walked over, holding hands again.

'Care to explain what we missed?' Eve looked at Claire, raising an eyebrow. Claire looked confused.

'What do you mean?' Eve rolled her eyes and did a small laugh.

'One minute you were on the hospital bed rolling around in pain and all that, then the next thing we know your all happy and better and jumping on us.'

'Oh, that. I'll explain it in the car.' Her hand found mine and our fingers entwined as we walked out of the hospital room.

'Where are we parked again?' Eve asked Michael who took out his keys and spun them around on his spare finger.

'Just down the street.' He looked down and smiled at her, planting a kiss on her forehead.

'I call dibs!' Eve yelled out, the staff all looked at her as she started running out of the hospital towards the car, dragging Michael along. I looked down and saw Claire giggle. My hand tightened around hers, I never wanted to let go. We walked down the street heading for the car, watching as Michael started the engine and Eve opened the door and jumped in, slamming it behind her. I smiled to myself knowing that even though things weren't perfect, I had Claire back and everyone was alright.