My burning desire

Chapter 3 - Disastrous temper

Jason pulled into the parking lot. He parked near the front and I saw Trevor running towards him. Jason gave him a signal that I was assuming meant wait. He got out of his car and went to open my door. Jason had a triumphed smile on his face. So I was sure that meant Trevor had no idea that Jason brought me. He opened my door and I heard Trevor gasp a little too loud.

"You didn't tell him did you." It wasn't a question.

He smiled the same grin that lit up his eyes. It made me smile in response to his. "Nope." He said grinning. I shook my head and grabbed his hand. It was so warm to me so it made wander what his blood would taste like. I had to get away from that thought or it would cost me dearly. I would lose the one I loved.

I laughed and went to go greet Trevor. He was in his basketball uniform. I told Jason I would meet up with him later and went to go sit in the stands.

I spotted Jason first, then Trevor, and last I saw Jason's other friend. He seemed a little scared by the time he got in line to shoot some lay-ups.

"You ok? I didn't see you after school, where did you go, Cody?" Trevor asked. I finally knew his name. I would have learned it by now, but my only priority was Jason.

He hesitated. "I uh, had to go home. Right after school." He said real quick then went to shoot his lay-up.

Jason and Trevor shook their heads and moved on.

As coach called them to order they all sat down on the bench waiting for their names to be called for the line up.

When they called the 5 starters I was a little upset that Jason didn't get to start. I wonder if they were saving him for the end?

"And number 12 Jason Greenfield!" called the speaker. There were a few whistles and I heard about one boo from one of the seniors. I glared at him and he cringed in his seat after looking at me. When his friends turned in my direction I gave them one of my dazzling smiles. The taller on started breathing real hard.

The first quarter was going really well. We were ahead by about 20 points. I could hear the other teams heart pounding real hard and I could feel the heat from their blood radiating from them. It took all my strength to stay in my seat.

By the second quarter, which Jason hasn't even had a chance to play, we were up by 35 now. I could see Jason's depressed face as half time started.

I walked over to him before he went to the locker room. I could see some of the guys walking slower than normal to see what I was doing talking to him. "Cheer up." I said nudging his shoulder. "I'm sure the coach will let you play. On the bright side I can give you a hug without getting sweaty." I teased. He laughed and I gave him a nice soft hug.

I went to sit back on the bleachers when the guys came out again. I watched the coach waiting for him to let Jason in.

I heard the crowd shout as Trevor shot a three-pointer. I noticed how Jason envied Trevor's spot in his eyes. He wanted to impress me. It was too bad I am already in love with him.

Trevor, I guessed, is the best player on the team and the others looked up to him. I wonder why he didn't all the girls. He is kinda cute, but he is the captain of the team and very good. Didn't the cheerleaders go after guys like him?

The third quarter passed without incident, but the other team came back, but we were still wining by about 10 points. I could hear the coach's blood rise in anger. I chuckled and some of the fans on my side looked at me strangely.

About five minutes left in the 4th quarter the other team, the tigers verses us hawks, was in the lead.

The coach finally put Jason, my Jason, in. I saw his face light up as he glanced at me. I winked and he blushed-if boys could blush.

It wasn't going well for Jason. He made three turnovers in less than 30 seconds. He missed two wide-open lay ups and caused 3 fouls on him.

The other team was in the lead still with about 2 points more than us, thanks to Jason. I realized he wasn't the best player, but he wasn't the worst on the team either. I think Cody was worse than he was.

30 seconds was left on the clock and we had the ball. In about 15 seconds our coach called a full timeout. "Come one guys get it together!" I heard him shout a little too loudly. "You can still win this. Not I want you guys to play your heart out there. Together one-two-three team!" the team said in unison with their coach.

Jason ran onto the court again with a better attitude.

With about 1.5 seconds to spare someone had to shoot, and that someone was Jason for he had the ball. I heard to crowd sigh and start to pack up their stuff to drive home. Jason threw up at the rim, at the three-point line, right as the buzzer went off.

The next thing I knew I was screaming. "Jason turn around! You made the freakin' shot!"

The crowd started whistling and Jason's other teammates picked him up and started chanting his name over and over again.

Once they put him down I ran up to him and kissed his cheek. That's when I realized that Jason had been scratched on his cheek and it was bleeding.

The taste was much better than it smelled. It was very sweet and I was soon craving more. Stop! Stop! You'll kill him if you continue! You love him. Don't murder him too! Claire doesn't do this! My mind screamed at me.

I debated with myself when I caught the movement of Sam in the background. She was tense and angry. I moved away from Jason and ran out from the gym, as slowly as I could; I could feel the angry eyes of Sam trailing behind me. I heard go out the back so she could stop me before I got to my car to drive off.

As I walked to my car I froze in place as I saw a dark figure waling toward me. "You i***t!" she shrieked at me. "I told you going was a bad idea! You could have exposed our secret and we would have to leave! Your such a-" she said, but I cut her off.

"Hey now we don't need language. I know what I did was a mistake, but did I kill him? NO I didn't!" I didn't understand where all this anger was coming from, but I was screaming at Sam. I never yelled at her like this, at least for real.

"Claire, where are you going? Is there a problem here?" Jason said as he ran to my side. I guess he could feel the tension between Sam and me. A mental person could sense that. I saw his eyes flicker from Sam to me, back and forth.

"It's nothing Jason. I just need to go home, now." I said with a little acid in my voice. I didn't mean to talk to him like that, but Sam had me so mad…

"At least let me take you home, I mean if that's what you want." He said a little bit confused by my response.

I thought about it for a minute. I took a deep breath making sure my voice was calm enough to answer him. I dare not to look at Sam's angered face, afraid that she might make me explode. "That sounds good." I said. I walked with Jason to his car. I really didn't feel like arguing with Sam on the car ride home. That's when it all went wrong.

"That's it! This time you have gone way to far, Claire!" I could hear her voice tremble as she shook like she was having hysterics, deadly ones at that.

"Sam no!" was all I got out as I turned around to see her explode into a big white werewolf. She was growling viciously, at me with all her voice. She stood about 10 feet tall and her intelligent eyes burned holes into mine from staring at me. As soon as I heard Jason gasp I got down into my low hunting crouch.

"Claire what the hell do you think your doing!? You can't fight that thing look at it! It's bigger than us put together!" Jason yelled at me as he realized what I was planning to do. I could barely hear him over Sam's snarls. I had to get her out of here before people started to show up.

"Jason I'm more of a threat to you than she is. Trust me on that." I said as I lunged for her.

I was careful not to bite her. If my lethal venom got into her that would surely kill her, I was sure of it. Her claws penetrated my skin and caused some scars. I threw her into the woods near the school to hide her from others that came out into the parking lot to leave.

When I got her far enough away I saw Skylar coming to my aid. "Go! I'll get Sam, get Jason out of here! I'll explain what's going on later." He said and he tackled Sam to the ground. I nodded and ran to Jason.

Jason was still standing there frozen. I unlocked my car that Skylar dropped off for me while coming here. I threw Jason into the front seat at jumped to my side and drove off going 90 before I got out of the lot.

Jason managed to get a few words out. "W-what the hell was that, Claire?" he said stuttering.

"Not now. I'll explain later Jason. Hey would you mind hoping to the back seat please?" I said in my kindest tone I could use at this point.

He nodded and went to the back. As soon as he was in the back Skylar opened the door of the passenger side. He wasn't smiling.

"I wish you wouldn't do that. You'll Jason a heart attack." I scolded. He just looked at me.

"If he hasn't had a heart attack by now-especially after seeing Sam like that-I doubt that he will." He told me in a sure voice.

I nodded. "You're probably right, as usual." I added.

"Should I tell him? I'm not sure if I should, but how else am I supposed to explain what he saw?" I asked Skylar.

"The truth." We both said in agreement. I sighed. "Now what is it that you wanted to explain to me earlier?" I asked. These things I needed to know.

"I found out why Sam has been acting like she has been lately. As soon as Syd told Sam what you were thinking on the court while you were kissing Jason, Sam ran off to the school. Then Syd, Ben, Keith, and Taylor," I could see the agony in his eyes as he said that. "All left to wait for Sam to return. They have turned against in rebellion and they plan to take you out and anyone who follows you. That's Angel, Nick, and me." He concluded. He was good at short summaries that gave me all the information I needed.

I growled as I accelerated hitting 120 mph. "So what does Jason have to do with this?" I hissed. I had to control my temper.

"Sam wants to kill him just so it will cause you pain and suffering. She knows you won't kill her. All of them do and their going to use that weakness against you." He told me. "Claire if you break that steering wheel were screwed. You know that right?" Skylar said. That's when I realized I was gripping it so tight it was in danger of breaking.

I took a deep breath. "Is that Angel and Nick behind us?" I asked while looking into my rear-view mirror.

"Yes." he said. They're watching in case Sam does a surprise attack. We need to get him far away from here, Claire. We can't risk his life like this." He said more loudly. Then I realized it was hard to hear from my snarls.

"Skylar is you haven't noticed his life has been in risk since he met me." I retorted.

"You have a point there." He mumbled.

I sighed. "Sorry. I don't mean to yell at you like this. I just can't believe Sam would stoop so low, just to destroy me!"

"That's not the only reason. She wants to be the leader. She thinks you can't do this right anymore. She absolutely hates that you have fallen in l-" his breath stopped with a whoosh.

"Shut up!" I yelled at him. I just realized that Jason was still listening to our conversation.

"Would someone please tell me this big secret? You said you would tell me the truth and I want to hear it. You can trust me, promise." He finished.

"I don't think we have a choice anymore, Jason." Skylar said. He looked at me and I thought of a great idea. "Let's hear it then." Skylar prompted.

"What if we don't leave just yet? One of us can hold them off for a little while and Jason could stay in school, at least for another week, then spring break starts. He could have a good reason to why he leaves. Then if our hold off doesn't work the person will come back and warn us about it. Then I'll get Jason out of here as soon as possible." I said. I was out of breath and I had to suck in more. As I did Jason's sweat scent filled the car. I almost went back there to finish him off. Almost.

"That's the best idea you have had so far today. I'll go with Nick and Angel will stay here with you. If something goes wrong Angel will get you guys out of here."

"Sounds good. I'll turn back now and take him home. Someone will have to stay with him." I breathed.

I turned around with a sharp U-turn and raced my way to Jason's house. Just then Skylar's phone buzzed. "Nick?" he answered.

The trail Angel was following went far west. She's guessing their heading to Nevada.

"Are you sure?"

Positive. Angel is trying to track the path they took. It's hard for her, but she is getting somewhere with her talent.

"That's great!" he shouted. "Make sure nothing gets past her while she is concentrating ok? Were taking Jason home now. Claire just thought of another brilliant idea."

Ok what is it?

Skylar explained too fast for Jason to understand a word he was saying. I glanced back at him and he was looking at me with some strange expression I didn't recognize.

"Is there something wrong?" I asked.

"Not really I'm just confused at the moment." He answered.

"Confused about what?"

"What you are and why you said earlier 'I'm more of danger to you than she is. Trust me on that'? I don't get it. How can you, the picture of perfection, be more dangerous to me than her?" he said. I looked at him horrified. He was putting the pieces together one by one. "What? Did I say something wrong?" he asked.

"No. You're much smarter than I gave you credit for. You pick up things that I have told you before that you haven't noticed until now. Remember Mr. Harker's murder?" I asked him.

"Yes. What about him?" he asked with curious eyes.

"I did that. That is why I am more of a threat to you. I killed him to survive. I took his life to keep mine going. I am a monster Jason, get that through your head." I told him. His eyes got wide in fear.

"Y-you did that? How?" his voice choked off that the end. "What are you?"

"You'll learn in good time Jason, but I'll tell you some other time right now you need to go inside and don't say a word to your father about this, got it?" I said with an authoritative voice.

"Yes I do." He said as he blinked. "Holy cow. How are we already here?" he asked. Then he shook his head. "I really don't want to know." He finished as he walked out the car door and went into his bright tan house.

Out of the corner of my eyes I saw Skylar hand something to Jason right before he got out. I didn't catch what it was, though.

I made sure he made it in safely and told Skylar to get out. When he jumped out I sped down the road and raced to our empty house.

I opened the door and "ran" to my room with inhuman speed. I packed my bags in about 5 seconds, in case I needed to go right this second.

"Ok I definitely know that they are out of the state." A female voice said. I sighed and turned around. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you. I know that you are not in the mood for fun right now." She said in he angelic voice. It was so soothing for a moment I forgot my beloved was in danger.

"Did they already leave?" I asked. Dang they were quick. I thought to myself. This was the only good thing about Syd leaving. Having my mind to myself.

"Yeah." She sighed. She didn't want to leave Nick, especially not now. I could understand the way she feels. Although I may not love Skylar the way Taylor used to, but he was like my brother, and as his sister I was scared for him.

"It will all be ok, Angel. I promise you that Nick and Skylar will be safe." At the same time I was telling that to myself; not sure if I could believe my own words.

"I believe you." She said in a calm voice. Angel trusted me with everything she had.

The phone rang and I went to answer it. "Hello? I asked in a concerned voice.

"Hey." Said a familiar voice of an angel. I was confused. "Sorry be fore I got out Skylar gave me this number and to call it when I was ready. He gave it to me just before I left the car."

"I was wondering what he handed to you. I'm glad you called, Jason. I know I need to explain some stuff, but I can't right now." I said with a seductive voice. That was completely on accident.

"Oh I know, I just wanted to see whose number he handed me. I didn't know if he gave me Dracula's number." He chuckled. He still didn't know.

"Your not far off." I muttered. "There is one thing I don't understand though."

"What is it?"

"How can you still talk to me? I just told you earlier that I killed a man. That doesn't affect you at all?" I asked.

"Oh. It does, but I don't think I can stay away from you anymore." He said a little hesitant. I bet he was wondering if he had said too much. He doesn't know that I return the same feelings.

"If you haven't already guessed I can't leave you now. I will protect you with my life now." I said.

"What are you protecting me from? Sam? Your family? I still don't get what is going on." He said annoyed. I would be too, if I were him.

"Yah, but I'll explain the details later. Just sleep well, ok?" I teased.

"I'll try." He said yawning.

"Goodnight, Jason."

"Night, Claire."

Then I hung up and sighed. "I hate myself for bringing him into this world. Angel you said Skylar and Nick already left right?" I asked making sure. If they had already left who was watching Jason…

"Yah why?" Angel asked curious.

"If they're gone who is watching Jason at home. What if one of them gets past Skylar and nick and goes straight for Jason?" I was on the edge of a panic attack.

I'll go if it makes you feel better." She said sweetly. She was up for anything that made me feel better. She was because she knew that Jason is important to me and it would kill me to lose him.

I was about to protest, for I wanted to go, but she had already left.

I went outside and I felt the cool night breeze on my face. I set off in a jog that could easily outrun a human. When I reached Oregon's border I ran off going over 300mph. It felt great to just run and feel free. I knew once I got back that I would have to get focused. I couldn't run like this anymore, I have to protect the one I love. The one that has captured my heart, the one who has given me a purpose for all eternity.

Washington could be a very pretty state, if there was sun shining. For once I was grateful the sun wasn't shining. I could walk out into the streets like a normal human.

I made it to the sidewalk in an unfamiliar city. Cars passed by in a hurry. People were walking at a pace that was too fast for just a stroll.

I was just passing a movie theater when I heard a small-frightened voice.

"Please, don't hurt me." The female voice pleaded. I heard a low chuckle from a man.

"Oh, don't be like that sugar. I'm just having some fun." His voice was deeply seductive and attractive.

I heard her scream, but it was cut off by his hand over her face. "Hush now darling. It will all be over soon." He said, trying to soother her I suppose.

This scene made my anger flare. It reminded me of that frightful night, the night I was changed. I shook off my memory and went to pursue the man that meant harm to the girl.

I followed the man's voice that was still trying to calm that frightened girl. "Come one, don't be like that. You'll enjoy this, I promise." His voice was now mocking and I could hear her breath quicken and he reached for her arm and pulled her close to him.

I walked into the alley and my anger aroused as soon as I saw the smile on his face. "Get away from her!" I growled.

He looked at me. "I'll come back for you later." He said as he winked at me.

"I said get away from her you monster!" I hissed.

His eyes got wide as he saw the fury on my face. He was confused and then he took out a gun. Then he just started laughing at me. "If you come any closer I'll kill you then her." He said pointing to the shocked girl standing beside him.

I smiled. Although it was a grin that sent a cold shudder through his spine. His heart beat faster and his breathing got harder. He pointed the gun up, but he just looked at his empty hand confused.

The moment he was preoccupied in not showing fear I grabbed his gun and it looked as if I had never moved.

"How?" Was all he could get out. I lunged for him and knocked the man to the ground. His face no longer held that little grin; instead it was replaced with pure terror.

"You should be afraid. You should be very afraid." My bell voice was suprising to him. It sounded very attractive and non-threatening. I was good at that.

I heard a shrill gasp and I turned to see the girl still standing there. "Go you're safe now." I told her in a sure voice.

"Thank-you." She said as she ran out into the city lights, safe from harm.

I leaned my head down to his ear and I heard him sigh with pleasure. Did he think I was to take him? I pressed my lips to the edge of his jaw and I felt him shudder from my cold lips. He pressed his hand to my back and I slid my mouth slowly down his throat. He groaned. I could feel his pulse underneath his soft skin. I couldn't stand it any longer.

I pierced my teeth into his throat and I had to snap his jaw shut to keep him from screaming. His blood flowed through my mouth quenching the thirst that made my throat burn like fire. It was sweet and wonderful. The voice in my head rejoiced in killing him.

Once he was dry I walked out of the alley and once I was out of the city I ran as fast as I could to get home.

Angel was there to greet me as she saw my eyes were a glowing red. She smiled. "He was very peaceful last night. He had some sweet dreams last night. Didn't even scream." She said as she laughed.

I rolled my eyes and went upstairs to change my clothes. After that was done I half ran to my car. It still was as clean as the first day Skylar bought it. It seems strange that so much has changed since we first came here.

I drove off to Jason's house. I was driving slower than usual, going about 75mph. Yah that was slow for me. I was wondering how I would explain some things to him. I pulled up onto his driveway and honked my horn three times. It was 10:00 in the morning; he had to be up by now. Of coarse he was a guy and all guys like to sleep in, except for the male vampires, but you all knew that.

I saw him peek through his window and his eyes got wide as he saw my figure standing at the side of my car. He rushed from the window and I could hear him going through different clothes and debating on what he should wear. I laughed.

When he finally stepped out the door I caught the sight of his dad stealing a glance to see where his son was going.

"Hey." He said in a confused voice.

"Does your dad always spy on you like this when you leave the house?" I asked.

He looked back at the window and his dad dropped the curtain faster then necessary. "I haven't caught him until now. Sorry." He apologized.

"I don't mind. Get in." I said while getting into the drivers' seat. He got in without a hesitation. Then I drove off.