Claire || h.s || Complete

Chapter 16 {Not Edited}

*1 week later* Claire's POV~

I let out a bored sigh and plopped myself on the sofa. It's been about a week since me living here and honestly, it's really boring. There's nothing really for me to do since i'm only fifteen I can't do anything fun really.

I guess I could explore the city a bit. Yeah, that's a good idea! I got up from the sofa and walked into the large bedroom. I opened up the suitcase and pulled out some clothes and changed out of my pajamas into the new outfit.

I fixed up my now dry hair and put on some jewelry and make up. I grabbed my backpack and pulled it over my shoulder and laced up my shoes.

I took a look in the mirror and tried to smile but failed. I thought I would be happy about leaving but I don't like it at all.

I let out a shaky breath and walked into the kitchen, grabbing a cereal bar and juice box. I quickly ate up and exited the room.

I walked into the elevator and whispered to the man to press the lobby button, he smiled and did as I said.

Once I reached the lobby I walked towards the door but stopped when Carol, the lady that works behind the desk called my name.

"Hello." I fake smiled at her.

"Hello Dear. Where's your dad?" She asked.

"He's at um...work!" I said quickly. She nodded.

"Just wondering, have a great day." She smiled, I nodded at her and walked out, letting the cold air hit me. Light frost covered windows, a little bit of snow has covered the wind shield of some cars.

It snowed last night and let me say, it was beautiful.

I stuffed my hands in my pockets and looked around. I haven't been out much, maybe just a few times to get some things, but I mainly stay inside.

"Watch it!" A grumpy short businessman yelled at me, I mumbled a sorry and quickly walked away.

I walked towards a huge mall and walked inside. My eyes widened in amazement at all the Christmas decorations.

I walked further inside, amazement covering my face. I've never been in a mall so it is all new to me.

"You look like you've never seen a mall before." A voice chuckled behind me, I turned around slowly. It was a really cute looking boy, he had a really cute half smile covering his face. He ran his fingers through his hair and held his hand out.

"I'm Nicholas but I like to go by Nick." He smiled, his teeth shined in the light, I slowly stuck out my hand and shook his.

"So, may I have the pleasure of knowing your name?" He asked, I blushed.

"C-Claire. My name is Claire." I said in a tiny voice, nervously staring at my shoes.

"That's a beautiful name for a beautiful girl." He complimented, I smiled at the floor and looked up.

"Thank you." I said.

"Are you here alone?" He asked.

"I-I y-n..." I stuttered, not knowing what to say.

"I'm going to take that as a yes." He smiled.

"Are you here alone?" I asked looking back at my shoes.

"Nope, i'm here with my friends, but they decided to be assholes and ditch me." He laughed.

"Well, I have to go." I said with a tiny voice, nodding at him and turning around.

"Wait." He said. I turned around.

"Yes?" I asked.

"Why are you leaving? Can't we hang out, after all we both are alone and you look like you would get lost here." He smiled, He's right, I most likely would get lost.