Chapter 17 Its A Boy Girl Thing!
Claire's P.O.V
I had no idea what to do. I was at Michael's house playing on the game and I had absolutely no idea how to play the game. Michael was that much into the game that he hadn't noticed how bad I was at playing this. Honestly, why did I have to agree to coming over to his house? I glanced over at him, he was staring at the screen still. Wow, even when he's playing a game he looks hot, how is that even possible? No Claire stop thinking like that, your best friend is dating him. No wonder Eve likes him though, he is very good-looking. All of a sudden I heard a cheer coming from the TV, I turned and looked over at it. Michael had won the game.
'Thought you said I couldn't beat you?' He asked me.
'I did say that, you just got lucky today' I answered.
He laughed 'Whatever man, I think it's a bit obvious that I'm better at this game then you'
'No you are not' I said.
'Yes I am' He says. I sighed and turned to the screen.
'Oh, can't you take it Shane?' He asked me.
I stared at him and he started laughing.
'So...when are you next going out with Eve?' I asked him.
He shrugged 'I don't know, whenever. Shane I really like her'
'Do you?' I asked him.
'Yes, she isn't like anybody else. I think that's what's made me notice her' He told me.
'That's the cutest thing ever!' I squealed.
Michael frowned at me and I cleared my throat 'I mean, good for you man. Good for you'
I turned back to face the Tv screen and tried to ignore the fact that Michael was watching me.
'Shane' Michael said.
'Yes?' I asked him still looking at the Tv screen.
'Are you...ok?' He asked me.
'Yes course I am, why would you ask me that?' I asked him, I turned to face him them.
'Recently you've been acting...weird' He told me.
I could feel my heart speed up. Oh god what if he knows?
I cleared my throat 'What do you mean?'
He shrugged 'You keep acting weird, and your starting to do things that you wouldn't usually do.'
I stared at him not knowing what to say, what do I say to that? How would Shane act in this situation? Ok Claire just make it out like it's a joke that should do it.
I burst out laughing 'Are you ok Michael? I'm fine honestly you need to stop worrying'
He smiled a bit 'I really do don't I?'
Yes you do, I think having a girl around you has changed you' I joked.
He laughed 'Well I know that you've definitely changed, now that you're getting all close the Claire'.
I sighed 'I am not getting close to Claire'
'Come on Shane! How long are you going to deny it for? It's a bit clear that you like her' He told me.
I shook my head and then turned back to the screen. How can Michael still think this? Its like I can't do anything that wont change his mind about it, I don't think there's anything I can do to persuade him that I don't like anyone. I mean I'm definitely not going to flirt with girls to take Michael's mind of it, me and Shane said that we wouldnt flirt with boys or girls whilst we are in this...situation.
But the last time I saw Shane was when we had that argument. He told me that I didn't get male attention and that I had no friends. So maybe I should do something that would...piss him off? I think that sounds like a really good idea. At least it will show Shane that I'm not the 'dork' he thinks I am, and I really hope what I have in mind really makes him angry. He deserves it for making me angry.
'What are you smiling at?' Michael asked me.
I looked at him 'Smiling? I'm not smiling'
'You are, what are you thinking about? Claire?' He questioned me, he looked amused.
'You know all you talk about now is Claire, Michael are you sure you like Claire and not Eve?' I asked him.
He smiled at me 'I think I like Eve, don't you worry. You can have Claire all to yourself'
'Oh thanks Michael' I said sarcastically.
Michael laughed again 'How about we get on with this game?'. I nodded my head and faced the Tv screen, we both get ready a the game began.
Shane's P.O.V
I was thinking of ways to say sorry to Claire. I never really said sorry to anyone, usually its them saying sorry to me. But seeing Claire so upset made me feel upset...and I don't know why. Maybe its to do with this body switching thing, maybe we have some sort of...connection. But whatever it is its made me feel different towards Claire, I feel more...protective over her now. It sounds weird considering she's in my body but...I really am starting to care about her.
I cant have her mad at me, I mean I know I don't show it but...I enjoy talking to her. I find Claire funny and cute at the same time, which is something ive never seen in a girl really. Anyway if she's mad at me then she could do anything she is in my body after all. So I really need to come up with something that will make her smile and forgive me straight away, because I don't really want to fight with her anymore.
Shane what is happening to you? You've never said or felt like this about a girl. So what's brought made me feel this way now? Maybe we do have a connection now that our bodies have switched. But still that's no excuse, Shane Collins you are a player you do not fall for girls like Claire. But somethings making that change...and I dont know what to think of it.
I know this chapter is short but I really wanted to post a chapter up for you all since its been so long since I updated. So what do you all think to Claire? What do you think she's going to do? Also what do you think of Shane's feelings? Please comment your thoughts. Thanks for reading :)