Chapter 64: S5 Cain: I Need You

Claire Simms

I refuse to cry because of that bastard!

Claire's done enough of that already, more than enough, actually, and she doesn't intend to break down now.

No. I'm not going to let Cain see how hurt I really am.

When the song ends, she rushes off stage.

She pushes through a maze of arms and blurry faces. Her chest hurts. It feels tight and heavy. She needs to get away and clear her head, but most of all, she needs to put some distance between her and Cain. She can't think straight when he's around.

Derrick. She has to find him. He'll understand. He'll know what to do, he always does. He'll take her home. Only one issue. Now, I just need to find him.

Claire pushes through the crowd and makes her way into the hallway, where Derrick chased Blythe earlier.

Making her way down the long hallway, the first round of tears breach the brim of her lower lids. They slide down her cheeks, followed by more.