New Beginnings (Morganville Vampires)

Do You Love Me?

Claire's Point of View

I was flicking through the channels, secretly hoping something would magically pop up on the next round. Amelie's guards took their orders really seriously as they guarded any doors to the outside world and wouldn't even let me use the phone. Probably cos they thought I would order in backup or something.

The door to the garage opened and closed and Amelie came in. It was so weird that I knew it would be Amelie just by the smell.

I didn't like to admit it, but I felt ecstatic when Amelie came into the living room. Maybe it was because I was trapped here for hours, with nothing to do.

Amelie moved my legs off the arm of the sofa so she could sit down.

"Can I go?" I asked, before she had chance to open her mouth, but I didn't hold much hope for the answer.

"No. Have you told anyone about our relationship?" She asked.

"No! Why would I tell anyone? I'm not well liked in this town and I want to keep it a secret as much as you do. Maybe Myrnin told someone? And why are you asking?" I suggest but Amelie quickly shook her head.

"Myrnin doesn't get out much and he hardly ever goes around chatting to strangers." Amelie replied. "And because the meeting didn't go to plan, even though I did not plan the meeting. Richard and Hannah were talking about it, then I heard two boys talking about it before I went into the meeting chamber. I think I know who else could have told someone."

I knew where she was going with this and I did not like it. "It's not Shane or whoever else you are thinking of. They are trying to get me to come home, I don't see the logic in spreading rumours."

"Unless they don't want you back home. They could be losing trust in you. Remember last time when you was sure the stalker wasn't Stephen?"

"It's not like that. I know it isn't."

"Just think about it." Amelie said. The thought crossed my mind but I only never really focused on it. Maybe Richard and Hannah told someone? Or they heard it from overhearing or something?

Amelie squeezed my hand, which brought me out of my thoughts. "You can stay here, as long as you like. But I would prefer you to stay in, during the day."

"Yeah, I know." I sighed and stared down at Amelie's hand on mine, and a million feelings and thoughts rushing through my head at once.

What do you feel about me?" Amelie asked. I looked up and Amelie had a sort of look, as if she were studying me. Sizing me up so to speak.

"Um... What do you mean?" I asked.

"I can tell you find this all very strange and maybe uncomfortable, so I was wondering what you feel about me." She asked, squeezing my hand tighter. I'm not sure if she knew she was doing that, but maybe she was nervous.

"I do like you. It's just that um... Ow." I attempted to flex my fingers but they were slowly being crushed. Amelie blinked and glanced down at our hands, then let go. I flexed my fingers and waited for pins and needles. "Well, yeah I do, but... it's kind of mixed feelings. You know I still have Shane and he still loves me, I think. But then I guess... Love you."

"And when Shane dies, that side of you will disappear?"

"I don't know. But he has to die of natural causes, you can't order one of your guards to kill him." I said. I felt I had to say that, in case she got jealous (which she probably already is) and killed him herself.

"Of course. So you have abandoned your plan to change him?"

"Well, you won't let me, so yeah." I shrugged. Amelie smiled, a tiny bit.

"Yes, I won't." Amelie took a breath and stood up. "Okay, thank you for that. I just needed to know. You can go to Myrnin's if you like. He keeps calling me saying he's lonely."

"Okay." I sighed and lay back on the sofa. Amelie stood where she was for a second then left the room.

It's finally up! It deleted twice for some reason and I lost my muse for writing after the second time. It usually auto-saves but helpfully it didn't do that this time. It's short chapter, but I hope you like!