The Crimson Rose || Nicolae Bartholy X OC || [COMPLETE]

Chapter VIII.

Need.

Claire was sitting at their table, looking around with a longing for someone who wasn't there.

Drogo was lost somewhere talking to a redhead, while Peter was conversating with Vanessa.

Claire was tired. She had a little too much to drink and wanted to go home since she felt  lightheaded.

She waited for Peter to stop talking and tapped his shoulder.

"Do you think it would be okay if I headed home? I feel a bit tired..." she asked with a smile.

Peter looked at her and replied with kindness. "Of course. But I won't let you head back alone. It's too late, Nicolae would never forgive me." He winked at her and Claire laughed.

"That may be true, but I don't wanna ruin your night, I know the way home." She insisted.

Vanessa smiled. "I don't think Peter could let you go back alone. It wouldn't be him."

The two of them smiled at each other as Claire got up. She had to hold on to the table.

"Are you okay?" Vanessa asked her.

Claire nodded. "Yeah, too much drinking, that is all."

Her new friend hugged her. "Be safe, Claire. I'll see you around."

Claire squeezed her softly. "Goodnight Vanessa."

Peter escorted Claire out of the pub and walked her to the car.

He texted Drogo about taking his vehicle to  bring Claire home and started the engine.

What Peter didn't notice was Loan that was watching them from the parking lot, as they left in the sport car.

Once home, Peter helped Claire making her way up the stairs. She was so dizzy that he ended up picking her up and carried her to her bedroom.

"What is with you guys always picking me up, I can walk..."

Peter laughed softly and stopped only a second before opening Claire's bedroom door.

He sensed a presence inside the room, but smiled to himself when he recognized his older brother.

"Here we are." He told her, opening the door and letting her down.

"Well, thank you Peter.  I am going to get to bed."

The young man nodded amd chuckled to himself, knowing Nicolae was his inside her quarters.

He didn't need to warn her, she would find out soon enough and probably let the feelings finally take over.

That's what he hoped for.

Nicolae and Claire had grown feelings for each other, it was more than obvious, but none of the two were brave enough to make the first step.

They needed a little push.

"Goodnight Claire. " He told her before closing the door with a smile.

As she walked inside her room,  she started getting undressed, for she wanted to take a bath before going to bed.

Nicolae was in her bathroom at the moment and when he heard Peter he did try to come out.

But as he saw Claire starting to get naked he backed up into the darkest corner of the bathroom, cursing himself for getting into that situation.

How would he explain to her why was he in her room?

All he wanted to do was to get an idea of what she liked so he could buy her a present, but now he was stuck and probably about to look like a pervert.

Claire's mind was fogged by the alchool. Stepping in the bathroom she did not notice the dark figure standing by the curtains.

She started filling the tub with hot water and while she waited, she took the brush and started brushing her hair.