Love & Romance
Chapter 1
I have not seen Eric since the night he and Pam came into Merlotte's to offer me thier 'protection'. That was weeks ago. No visits, no calls, no requests for my special skills, nadda! Normally this would suit me just fine but now it freaks me out a bit. Ever since he remembered our time together while he had amnesia things have changed. I have lied awake many nights wondering what is going through his mind when he thinks about it. Is he confused? Embarrassed? Angry? I hate not knowing. Then I have to wonder why do I care? How do I really feel about him? I have hated him, lusted for him and I'll admit, I think I loved him. I loved the Eric he was for that brief time. That Eric is long gone. Do I love the real Eric? I know there is something inside me that needs him. Is it caused by the blood bond or my heart? What do I do? Do I explore this more or do I leave it alone? Eric and I have a connection. There is no denying it. We are drawn to each other like a moth to a flame. Oh hell. There was only way to sort this out. Eric and I needed to talk. Lay all our cards on the table and go from there.
I looked at the clock, 11:17, he would be Fangtasia, here goes nothing. I picked up the phone and dialed. After the first ring I hung up. Jesus Sookie grow up! What are you 12? Suck it up Princess! I picked up the phone and dialed again. On the second ring Pam answered,
"Hello, Fangtasia, The Bar with Bite, How may I help you?"
"Hey Pam, It's Sookie, Is Eric around?"
"Hey there Sookie, ya he is here somewhere, hold on a moment while I go track him down for you."
Oh God, Oh God, Oh God. Why am I so nervous. This is Eric, get a grip.
"Hello Sookie, it has been a while."
"Hello Eric, yes it has. How have you been? I hope business is good."
"Business is always good and I have been quite busy. What can I help you with this evening?"
Ok, just spit it out. "Eric, we need to talk. We have put this off long enough. I need to see you."
Silence...
"You are right lover, we need to talk. I have often thought of calling for this reason but I was still, oh what is that term, wrapping my head around it?"
I loved it when vampires tryed to speak with todays phrases, it was funny. "I am off work Thursday and Friday night, do either of these nights work for you?"
"I will be there shortly after sunset on Thursday. I look forward to this lover."
"I'll see you Thursday Eric" with that I hung up.
Chapter 2
I fell asleep with a knot in my stomache and when I woke up it was still there. Why was I so nervous? I looked at the clock, it was 11:30 in the morning. I didn't have to go into work until 5:30. Today is Tuesday. Two days until the big talk. I still had time to cancel if I chickened out. Listen to me, I sounded like a scared little kid. I have faced so many dangerous and deadly situations over the last couple years and here I was scared to death to talk to Eric. I knew why this was scarier then any of those other things, I hated to admit this but I knew it was because this involved my heart. I could heal from a cut or bruise or broken bone but I knew how hard it was to heal from a broken heart, thanks to my lovely neighbour Bill. He was my first love and my first heart break. I still wasn't over it. Not that I still loved him, I was sooooo over Bill Compton. However I was not over the trama he caused my heart. The feeling is still very much alive inside me. Did I want to risk that again? That is ridiculous of course. What was I gonna do swear off men for the rest of my life? No, but surely to god there was someone better for me out there then Eric. Not a regular human of course. With my telepathy it is just not possible. In order for me to be with anyone it would have to be a supe or a vampire. I know that Eric doesn't exactly have a great track record. I have no knowledge of him ever having a serious stable relationship in his 1000+ years. Was he even capable of it? Did I want to find out? I have so many issues with Eric. For now I am packing this away in my mind for later. Time get up and get my day started.
Coffee, what would I do without Coffee? Amelia was out of town with Octavia for 2 weeks so I would have to wait for the coffee to brew, I was missing Amelia right now, she sure was handy to have around. After Gran died I was lonely here. Having Amelia living with me has been nice. I couldn't ask for a better room mate. Octavia hasn't been here long. She was displaced due to Katrina and lost everything. They are in New Orlean's now checking on Amelia's house, once it is fixed they will be moving into it, Amelia can go home now that she is no longer on the run after her little spell disaster with Bob. Amelia is going to take Octavia in, she says she is like family.
After 2 wonderful cups of coffee I took a shower and got ready for work early, I had a few errands to run before I went to the bar. It was getting close to Christmas. I had to get my shopping started. As I drove into town I began to panick about Eric again. This was getting old, what the heck is wrong with me? I shook my head and turned up the radio, trying to drown out the stuff swarming around in there. I could pop up my shield to keep out all the things that ran through other people's minds but I didn't have a shield to protect me from myself.
Work flew by. We were really busy and I just kept on truckin, tryin to keep as busy as possible, I didn't want to give myself a moment to think. It was about a half hour before closing time when Pam walked in. Oh this couldn't be good. Maybe Eric had something come up and couldn't make it Thursday, maybe he didn't have time to tell me so he got Pam to do it for him, ya right, I should be so lucky. I wonder why she is here? She sat down in a booth in my section and waited for me. I checked with the only customer I had left and once he was settled up I headed over and sat across from Pam.
"Hello Pam, What brings out to Bon Temps tonight?"
She looked me straight in the eye's for a long time, or at least it seemed like a long time. Pam wasn't really scary to me. When she wasn't at work she dressed like a soccar mom. Not exactly scary. Sometimes I would forget she was supposed to be a deadly vampire.
"Sookie. Eric is my master and my maker. I serve him and do as he says. I would kill for him and die for him. He is important to me."
Oh god, am I in trouble?
"I know he is going to meet you Thursday night. I know he remembers his time with you while he had amnesia. I don't know the details of what happened between you two but I think I have a general idea. He has been distracted and thoughtful these last few weeks. He has not spoken to me about it. I have no idea what he is thinking except that he is thinking of you. I assume the meeting you two are having is about this. Sookie, I really do like you. I consider you a friend. I want to see you happy as much as I want to see Eric happy. He has changed so much since you came along. In many ways for the better. I am not sure what you two will do with your future's but I am hoping you get this settled Thursday night one way or the other. I cannot take this anymore. You have to make a decision, do you want to be with him or not. If not let him go.."
"Pam, I am not holding on to him, I have always been clear about how I feel about him"
"No you have not, you have teased him and he you. This back forth with the blood and the stolen kisses, the flirting, you two are like a couple of teenagers."
Well when she put it that way she was kinda right. "Pam, this is why I called him, I know we have to deal with this once and for all. I promise you that after Thursday it will all be settled one way or another."
"Good, to be honest, I really hope you two finally admit you love each other. He is happy when you are around. I always want my master to be happy."
"Pam, Eric does NOT love me."
"Oh doesn't he..."
And with that she left.
Chapter 3
What the hell did she mean by 'Oh doesn't he'? Surely to god the 1000+ year old viking vampire who has bedded some the most beauitful women in history has not fallen in love with ME! Who the hell was I? NOBODY that's who. I wasn't special enough for a vampire like Eric to fall in love with. I was just a waitress with a 'disability' that came in handy to him. He doesn't love me, he WANTS me. He wants to conquer me and have sex with me. It is a game to him, entertainment. I would be tossed like yesterday's news paper when he was done with me. I may not have a lot of experience with men but I know everything I need to know about Eric and women and none of it could ever lead me to believe that he would ever fall in love. Pam had no idea what she was talking about last night, Twit!
As nerve racking as all this is I am glad that it will all be settled tomorrow night. I am not sure exactly what I am gonna do. Do I want to have a fling with Eric? Do I want to risk my heart on someone I know will break it? I want Eric. I think I always knew it but I was just too scared to admit it. Tomorrow night I will tell him, I will open myself to him fully. It is time, wheither it works out or not is the million dollar question.
Before I went into work I went to the liqour store and got some True Blood and some Gin. I would have my self a few Gin & Tonics tomorrow night before Eric got there. Liquid courage! I got home from work and went straight to bed. I may have a late night tomorrow night, I need to get all the rest I can tonight. I did not wake until 1 in the afternoon. Eric would be here in a few hours. I didn't have much to do around the house to get ready. My house was always tidy. Amelia is such a neat freak, I like it! I changed the sheets on my bed, just incase, Oh God, Do I have big plans eh. I grabbed a bite to eat and took a shower. I shaved, I put cream all over my body, I plucked my eye brows, put on some make-up, did my hair and put on a nice violet dress that would really show off the girls. I was ready, physically anyway. Mentally, not so much. I mixed myself a drink, downed it then mixed another. Before I could go into panick mode I heard a knock on my door. Here we go....
"Hello Sookie, you look delicious tonight but don't you always."
God he is smokin hot! I could lick him from one end to the other.
"Thank you Eric, Please come in. Can I get you some True Blood?"
"Yes, thank you."
Eric went in and sat on the sofa while I heated up his blood in the microwave. I felt dizzy. I leaned on the counter, took a few deep breaths and rejoined him. When I walked into the room he was lighting a fire in the fireplace.
"I remember lying in front of this fireplace with you on this floor, talking to you so freely and openly. I love that memory."
"It is special to me too" Breath Sookie, Breath.
I handed him his drink and sat on the sofa, fidgeting with the hem on my dress. I was nervous and he could tell, he could feel it through our bond. God I wish I had a shield for that in times like this.
"Relax Sookie, I don't bite, well unless you want me to of course."
Oh god yes, bite me now, bite me hard and take me right here on the floor.
"Sookie?"
"Sookie?"
"What, What?"
"You were staring into space, where were you?"
"Sorry Eric, I was just thinking."
"What about?"
About tearing your clothes off right here and fucking you until I am unconscious.
"You"
"I have been thinking about you a lot lately too Lover. I find myself thinking about you too often. I have always thought of you, since the first time I met you I have thought of you every night. At first Sookie it was lust, I admit that.You denied me and that only spurred me on more. As time went on it morphed into something else. Now with the blood bond it is like I am in your head and your body. You are like no one I have ever met. You are willful and stubborn. You infuriate me and excite me. I feel very protective of you. I am not sure what I would do if anything ever happened to you. I shudder to think of it. In all my life, while I was alive and while I have been dead I have NEVER felt this way about any woman! I have tried to supress it, tried to tell my self it was just because you have not yielded to me yet, but it is more then that Sookie."
I... Can't... Breath
"My memory's of the time I spent with you have turned my world inside out. I felt happy. Really happy, and safe. Sookie, I felt love. I felt love for you. I was inlove with you. You took me in, and kept me safe from the bitch witch. I had not been exactly an angel to you up until then, I guess I was kind of a bastard at times, but even knowing this you took me home with you. I know that is just who you are. It is your nature, you are a very kind person, I didn't deserve your kindness."
"Oh Eric, yes you did" He put one of his fingers up to my lips and shushed me.
"Let me say this before I lose my nerve please."
Did Eric Northman just say please to me? WOW!
"Sookie, I have searched within myself these last few weeks and I what I have discovered is that I am in love with you. It disturbs me. I have never had these feelings before. I am not sure what to do with them, I am not sure how to make myself endearing to you. I am such an asshole sometimes. I don't want to be like that anymore with you but it has been my nature for so long how do I change now? How to I become the man I was when when I fell inlove with you? How do I become the man that deserves you?"
I almost fell off the couch. I was speechless. I reached over and kissed Eric with such passion I thought I was gonna explode. He pulled away from me. What? Didn't he just tell me he loved me? What was he doing?
"Sookie, I can't. I have no problem taking you right here right now, that is something I am familiar with and very good at" -hell ya you are- "But that can wait, I need to talk about this."
"Ok, continue Eric."
"I need to know how you feel about me also. I need to know where to go from here. Worrying about this is useless if you don't have any feelings of love for me. Do you Sookie? Do you love me or do you think you could love me?"
"Eric, I do. I love you. I denied it and tried to push you out of my head but in that time we spent together I fell in love with you."
"Do you mean it, do you really love me Sookie?"
He was looking at me with those beautiful blue eye's. His face was full of sincerity and fear.
"I really love you Eric and it terrifies me. I don't want to get hurt again."
"That is something else I struggled with. I didn't want to persue this and end up doing that. I thought about leaving Shreveport and never coming back. To protect your heart."
He put one hand on my chest, right above my heart and stared at it.
"I would rather meet the sun then break this."
I have never seen this side of Eric, neither has he. We are in unchartered territory, we would have to map it out together.
"Are you sure you love me Eric?"
"Yes."
"Positive?"
"Yes Sookie."
"I love you too Eric, I want to be with you more then anything."
He reached out his hand and gently touched my cheek. He ran his thumb across my lips then he kissed me very softly.
"I love you too Sookie. My heart has not beat in my chest for over 1000 years, when you came into my life you started it again and made it possible for me to love you."
Oh my god, this is amazing. Eric is amazing. I never ever thought Eric was capable of this kind of emotion. I suppose that is why I have denied him all this time and tried to keep him at arms length. Before he stayed with me the attraction I had for him was merely physical. After our time together I knew that changed and I had fallen in love with him. I had fallen in love with MY Eric. That Eric was gone, or so I thought. Could this be real? Could I really be with this Eric? A better Eric? A kinder Eric? An Eric that loved me not just lusted for me. I was gonna find out, logic be damned. I am jumping in and and going for it.
Eric and I made love that night. We didn't have crazy vampire sex. We made love. He was so gentle and so sweet. It was like he was savouring me from my toes to the top of my head. He kissed me and caressed me like I was a piece of glass. He touched me in all the right places, the most important being my heart. I was seeing a whole new side to Eric and I liked it. I was happy. I had everything I wanted and more. How did I get so lucky. After we made love we layed there in silence. I was wrapped in his arms feeling safe and loved. I tried to stay awake to enjoy every minute of it but sleep got the best of me.
Chapter 4
When I woke the next day he was gone, of course, vampire's and daylight don't mix. I rolled over to the side of the bed he had been on and I could still smell him on the pillow. My loins twitched. Oh god he is so amazing. I am so happy right now. I felt something crinkle under me, a note;
Dearest Sookie,
It took every ounce of strength I have in me to leave you. You are so beautiful when you sleep. You may notice your dress is missing, I will be sleeping with it today, I have to have your scent with me. I miss you already. I will be into see you tonight as soon as the sun sets. Think of me today, I will be dreaming of you...
I love you,
Eric
Today was going to be a lovely day. Nothing could bring me down! I am in love! I am happy and I needed coffee stat! I decided to take a nap this afternoon. I knew Eric would be in tonight and wanted to be well rested and prepared for a long night! After my nap I got myself ready for my boyfriend. Eric Northman is my boyfriend! The sun was barely down and he was at my door. When I opened it I was shocked. There stood the most beautiful man I have ever seen holding flowers. The most beautiful flowers in the world.
"For you my love."
"Oh thank you Eric they are stunning."
"They are nothing next to you my love."
He reached down and kissed me. A very loving kiss. I was in heaven.
"May we take a drive my love?"
I had been hoping we would not go anywhere but my bed, he seemed have other plans for us.
"Just let me get my coat and purse and we can go." I locked the house up and headed to his car. He opened the door for me, very gentlemanly. As we were driving I noticed he didn't seem to driving to any place in particular. We were just driving around aimlessly.
"Eric, where are we going?"
"I am not sure, I just knew I could not stay at your house."
"And why is that? Do you not like my house?"
"Oh god sorry, thats not what I meant. I love your house. I have a lot of fond memories in that house. I fell in love for the first time in my long life in that house."
"So why did you want to leave?"
"I don't want to have sex with you Sookie."
What? He has changed his mind hasn't he, oh shit! That liar! I knew it, I knew he would break my heart. As much as I tried to fight it I began to cry. He stopped the car and reached over and hugged me.
"Don't touch me, you bastard."
"Sookie what is wrong?"
"You don't want me, you never did, you lied to me."
"Sookie no, no I didn't. I love you I do."
"Then why don't you want me?"
"Oh Sookie I want you, I want you more then anything I have ever wanted in my life."
"Then what is wrong?"
"I want things to different with you. I want to do this right. I want to build a solid relationship with you."
"What are you talking about Eric?"
"I want to date you. I want to 'Woo' you. I want to work to deserve you. I want to spoil you. I want to romance you. I want us to be about more then sex. I want to know you mind, body and soul."
"You want to 'Woo' me?"
"Is that the wrong phrase?"
"No, No, it is right, it just doesn't sound right coming from you."
"I know, I know. Funny huh. Who would ever of thought I would become a sentimental vampire."
"Not me for sure!"
"Pam would love to see me like this. I would never live it down."
"Oh she would enjoy this!"
"Anyway, we are going to date, we are going to really get to know each, with no sex."
"For how long?"
"1 month."
"OK, I can handle 1 month."
OMG, how was I going to get through 1 month without jumping his bones? It will be hard but I have to do it, this is important to him.
"So now what?"
"When is your next night off?"
"Not until Tuesday."
"OK, Tuesday we go on a real date. I am not sure exactly how to go about this. I have seen enough movies to get the gist of it though. How about we go to dinner and a Movie?"
"Eric, you don't eat."
"Yes my love but you do, I want to do this right, first we go to dinner then we go to the movies."
"What are we going to see?"
"I am not sure, how about you pick."
"Ok, well the old Shreveport Empire is showing 'Gone with the Wind' next week, can we go see that?"
"What ever you desire my love."
"OK, then it is a date."
I have a date with Eric, it seems so normal. Wow, this is going be interesting. Tough vampire Eric Northman is 'courting' me and I couldn't be happier. I am on cloud nine right now. If I pinch myself will I wake up and realize this is all a dream?
OWWW!
Nope, not a dream, this is real and it is wonderful.
"So will I see you at all before Tuesday?"
"No, I want to wait til then. Can I call you instead?"
"I would like that very much."
Eric drove me home and walked me to my door. He kissed me gently on lips then my hand.
"You are no longer my Lover Sookie, You are now My Love, my one and only, my cherished one."
Chapter 5
I woke up the next morning when someone knocked on my door. I couldn't even be mad someone woke me up, I was in a state of bliss. When I opened the door I could no see the person standing there because he had a giant bouquet of flowers. They were exquisite. Eric. I knew they were from him. I thanked the delivery man went to get him a tip, he refused it saying he had already been well tipped. Oh ya, they were definitely from Eric. I searched the giant bouquet and found the card;
My Dearest love,
A token of my love for you my cherished one, my eternal soul mate.
Love Eric
Well, the 'wooing' was working, consider me wooed Eric.
To say I am shocked at the way this has all happened with be an understatement. I have considered that fact I am being Punked. If I lay eye's on Ashton Kutcher I will kill him on the spot with my bare hands! I have to stop over analyzing this and just go with it. I have to trust my gut and my gut tells me to just let myself be open and accepting of this. Believe it Sookie, it is real.
I went to work that night practically gliding around the bar. It was Saturday Night, all the drunks were out. Not even the occasional ass grabber or rude comment could bring me down! Even Sam noticed.
"What is up with you tonight Sookie, did ya take a bottle of happy pills before ya came in?"
"No Sam, I am just happy today, don't rain on my parade." I gave him a little wink and went to serve Hoyt and one of his buddies. I didn't want to mention anything about me and Eric to Sam, he would be very negative about it and I didn't want to have to tell my boss off. I like working here and I like Sam. He is a great boss and an even better friend. Plus I didn't want to share this with anyone at all. I wanted this to be special between me and Eric for now. I didn't want anyone butting in.
When I got home from work there was a message on my machine from Eric;
"Hello my love. I hope you are having a nice evening at work. Same ole same ole here at Fangtasia. I have Fangbangers coming at me left and right but none of them could ever compare to you. I just shoo them away. I smile and think to myself 'I have someone amazing out there that loves me, how lucky am I?', If you are not too tired when you get in I would love if you would call me, call my cell, I will have it on me at all times. I love you."
Even if I was dead tired on my feet I would call just hear him tell me again that he loves me. He picked up on the first ring, God I love the sound of his voice, it is so sexy.
"Hello my love, I was hoping I would hear from you tonight, How was work?"
"Work was good. Tips were great but I am glad to be home and glad to be talking to you. Thank you so much for my flowers, they are beautiful."
" I am glad you liked them. Get used it, I plan to spoil you my love."
"You have given me your heart Eric, I couldn't ask for anything more."
"I am glad to hear that but it changes nothing, my lady deserves to have the world, I intend to give it to her."
Have I mentioned that I like this wooing thing?
"I miss you, I cannot wait to see you Tuesday."
"I miss you too my love, what is it they say, 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder?', although I don't think I could get any fonder of you then I am already."
"You are very good at the sweet talk Mr. Northman."
"I am glad, this is a first for me, it is not much different then sexual seduction but I am not trying to seduce you, I am trying to romance you."
"Job well done, consider me a more then willing recipient."
"This is fun. I have never enjoyed myself like this. It feels good to think about someone else other then me."
"What should I wear on or date Tuesday? Do you have any requests?"
"You could wear a paper sack and you would still be the sexiest woman on the planet. Wear what makes you happy and that will make me happy."
"Ok, that is easy enough."
"Well my love, I must go, the locals are getting restless, it is soon time to close up shop."
"I am excited about our date, I can't wait to see you."
"Nor can I my love, sleep well and dream of me, I will see you Tuesday at 7pm, is that good for you?"
" 7 will will be fine."
"I love you Sookie."
"I love you too Eric."
Chapter 6
I went through my closet at least 20 times trying to pick out the perfect outfit to wear. Nothing appealed to me. I wanted to look perfect for Eric. I decided to go to Tara's and get a new outfit. I got dressed and was getting ready to head out the door when I heard the knock. I opened the door to find a man standing there with about 30 balloons. All pink and red. They were heart shaped and some of them had writing on them, things like 'I Love You' and ' My Cherished One'. Eric strikes again. The note with the balloons said;
'Looking forward to tonight my love,
See you at 7,
Love Eric.'
As I drove into town I tried to decide whiether or not I should tell Tara about me and Eric. I know she will ask what the new outfit is for. I don't shop at Tara's unless it is for something special. I am just a Walmart kinda girl.
I looked through the rack for about half an hour before I seen it. It was Pink, it was strapless and it was sexy. Eric was gonna love this dress on me.
"This is beautiful Sookie, What's occassion?" Told ya.
"I am going to a party in New Orlean's with Amelia next week-end, figured I would get myself something new." Just a little white lie.
"This should turn some heads for sure."
"Thanks Tara, that is what I am hoping for." Actually there was only one head I wanted to turn but I wasn't going to tell her that.
When I left the shop I decided if I'm gonna wear a new dress I should go all the way and get my hair and nails done. I got a french manicure on my fingernails and toes. I had my hair curled and half put up. I must say I looked beautiful. I went home and got in the bath very carefully. I didn't want to ruin my hair or nails. I got out and lathered cream on me from top to bottom. I put on some make-up and got dressed. I wore a pretty pink strapless push up bra and a matching thong. What a waste, he wouldn't even see me in them tonight. Maybe the sight of me in this dress would change his mind. A girl can dream. I put on some sexy silver strappy sandles and gave myself another once over. I looked good. Eric would be pleased. I grabbed my purse and my wrap and went to the living room to wait for my prince charming. I didn't have to wait long, eric was right on time. OK breath and open the door. He was standing there with another bouquet of flowers. Red roses.
"Good evening Sookie, you look stunning."
He looked at me up and down about 5 times. I'd like to him stick to his 'no sex for a month' idea after that!
"Thank You Eric, you look very handsome yourself, please come in." He was wearing a pair of black dress pants, a white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up a bit and a black vest. This man is a god!
"I see you got my balloons. Was that right? Balloons? I am so new at this, I have to mix it up a bit don't I?"
"The balloons were great. I love them."
"I have once again brought you more flowers, Pam informs me that Red Roses mean 'love', is that right?"
"Yes it is, thank you, I adore them and I love you."
I reached out and took the flowers and as I did I gave him a little kiss, he licked his lips as I pulled away. Oh ya, he wants me.
When were leaving he held my hand as he escorted me to the car. Of course he had his shiny red Corvette, with the top up thankfully. He opened the door and waited til I was seated then shut it and went around to his side and got in. As we drove he held my hand and every so often he would pull it up to his mouth and kiss it. For someone who claims to be new to this romance thing he sure is good at it. I am feeling very romanced.
He was taking me to dinner in Shreveport and then to a movie at the Shreveport Empire. 'Gone with the Wind' is one of my all time favorites. I was trying to rush at the restaurant. I was the only one eating. I wanted to get out of there as fast as I could. I was so happy and carefree that I let my shield down a bit and heard the waitress's thoughts.
'What the hell is he doing with her? She looks like trash.'
'That sexy vampire is way too good for her. I would be a much better choice.'
'I have only ever had sex with one vampire and it was hot. I bet I could rock his world!'
'Maybe I should give him my number when I bring him the cheque. He will dump her ass and I will hear from him as soon as he can get rid of her.'
'I bet he is amazing in bed.'
'She looks like the type that sluts it up to get a man.'
'Oh, he is so yummy, no way he is into HER!'
'Slut, whore, bitch!'
OK, that was it, time to put this bitch in her place. I stood up and put myself directly in front of her, I made sure was looking at me then I let her have it with both barrells.
'Listen sweety, keep fucking dreaming, this is my man and you don't have a snowballs chance in hell of getting him away from me. You could never rock his world the way I do. He wouldn't touch a scuzzy fangbangin ho like you with a 10 foot pole, take a long hard look at him honey, that is all your gonna do. Go get the cheque and keep your damn phone number, don't embarrass yourself. Oh and yes, he is
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G in bed!'
Well if looks could kill I would be dead, she was so shocked and so angry she just walked away. I looked at Eric and he was smiling at me, that smug smile I love, damn it is sexy.
"Well well well, look at my girl go."
"She pissed me off."
"Ya, I got that."
"She is lucky I didn't claw her eyes out."
"Fiesty aren't ya. That is so sexy. I may have to reconsider this whole no sex thing. We could just go home and you could take some of that anger out on me."
"Don't tease me, if I could I would do it right here on this table."
"Let's go, I have a better idea."
The waitress came back within 5 minutes with our cheque. Boy did she look pissed! Eric seen her coming from across the room and he got up and came over to me, he pulled me up and dipped me backwards and kissed me like he was going have sex with me right in front of her. When he stood me up I looked at the waitress who looked even angrier. I gave her a big smile. All teeth! Eric looked at her, he looked at her up and and down and then he said to her;
"Like she said Honey, there is not a snowballs chance in hell you could steal me from her. You don't even rate on the same level as My Girl here."
He threw some money on the table and we left. I was still grinning ear to ear.
We got in his car and drove the opposite direction of the theater. Where was he taking me? Home? We were headed back to Bon Temps? Was he made at me? Was my little tirade too much? No, I didn't think so. He seemed to enjoy it. I decided to find out why, but with out asking him. I closed my eyes and concentrated. I could feel him, I could fell our bond and I could feel all that he was feeling right now. Love, happiness, pride, and oh yes, LUST! He wanted me in the worst way. By the way he was driving it seemed he couldn't get to my place fast enough. I was glad I had prepared for this, I was hoping for it and I was gonna get it.
When we pulled up in front of my house Eric was out of the car in a flash and opening my door. I stepped out and he gently lifted me up into his arms. He looked me in the eyes and kissed me.
"I know I said no sex for 1 month Sookie, but how can I resist, you send shockwaves through my body with just the sound of your voice saying my name."
"Make love to me Eric and never let me go."
"That is just what I plan to do my love,"
He carried me up to the steps and I unlocked the door while he was still holding me. Once we were inside he still didn't put me down. He carried me to my room and layed me on the bed. He stood there and looked at me. He was admiring me. I got up on my knee's and reached around and unzipped the back of my dress. I let it fall on to bed. I stood myself up, the dress was still around my ankles. I stepped one foot out and then I took the other foot and flung my dress at him. He let out a growl. He was an animal and I was his prey. I kneeled back on to the bed and I crooked my finger at him, requesting him in front of me. He slowly walked over and looked at me, eye's blazing, I could see the passion in them. I unbuttoned his vest and pulled it off him, letting it drop to the floor. I untucked his shirt and very slowly opened each button. With out removing the shirt I rubbed my hands on his chest underneath it. His body is so beautiful. I leaned down and took one of his nipples in my mouth while I pinched the other. I could feel a rumble in his chest, he was on fire. I slipped his shirt off him and let that fall to the floor with the vest. I went back to his chest and began kissing it, all the way up to his neck. He tilted his head back and moaned. I bit him and he went wild! He tried to reach out to me, I grabbed his hands and put them back at his sides. I whispered 'no' and he complied. I sucked at his neck, I felt his blood running down my throat, normally doing this was not something I enjoyed. It had always been forced upon me and I didn't like that. This time it was my decision, I was in control and I liked it. I could feel Eric pumping through my veins, it was an erotic sensation. Our blood bond would be stronger now, I could feel it already, he was on the edge and ready to jump. I pulled away and I licked around the area I had bitten then I began to kiss his chest again. I was working my way down, as I took his nipple in my mouth again I started to unbuckle his pants. He reached out for me again and I looked him in the eyes and shook my head no and licked my lips. He smiled at me and dropped his hands. His fangs were out. He was watching me, I wanted him too. I kissed my way all the way down til I found it. It was huge and HARD. I took it in my mouth little by little, teasing him. I was licking and kissing it, not fully taking him in. He groaned louder and louder. I looked up at him and his head was flung back in ecstacy. At that moment I took him into my mouth and sucked hard. He was moving his body back and forth, he was so turned on. I got up and looked him in the eyes and told him I loved him.
"Oh my god I love you too, I never thought I would ever feel this way. I need you Sookie, I need to be all over you and in you."
"Take me Eric, I am yours."
"How lucky am I?"
He picked me up with ease and threw me back on to the bed, my bra and thong shredded on the floor. He began licking my neck and sucking on my breasts. His fangs were out and he was using them to his advantage. Knibbling me all over, never drawing blood, he was waiting for just the right moment for that. He kissed me right down to my toes and worked his way back up, he slowly licked me, tasting how wet I already was excited him. I was watching him and he knew it. It excited him more. He licked and sucked me until I spasmed into an orgasm that I swear shook the house. At the same moment of my release he bit the inside of my thigh sending me on another powerful spiral of ecstacy. He didn't stop. He kept licking me and sucking me and fucking me with his fingers. I had spasm after spasm, orgasm after orgasm. He never entered me once, he pleasured me over and over with his mouth and fingers, his very talented mouth and very long fingers. When he felt I had enough he slid himself up beside me and began to kiss my neck.
"How do you feel my love?"
"That was amazing, I have never had an orgasm like that or that many at once. I am so glad you changed your mind but why didn't you fuck me?"
"Sookie dear, I am not done with you yet, that was just foreplay, I will give you time to recover and then I will fuck you til you beg me to stop."
I would never beg him to stop, I wanted him inside me forever.
After I stopped vibrating he was back at it again. Nibbling and licking me. When he could tell I was on the verge he shoved himself inside me with such forced I lost my breath. He rode me long and he rode me hard. He made me cum over and over again. I could tell when he came too, he would growl and scream in another language and still keep going. Vampire's had some stamina. I know he would have went on longer but it was getting close to dawn and he had to drive home. I could not move, I could barely breath. He was fine as could be, Mr Cool as a Cucumber. He kissed me passionately, told me he loved me and left. I was out within 5 minutes!
Chapter 7
Oh I was paying for that night of lovin today. I was sore everywhere and I had to work tonight. This should be fun. I got up and got some coffee. After that I took a long hot shower. I needed it. When I got out I felt better, the hot water helped. I changed my bed, got some food and got ready for work. A knock at the door startled me, hmmm, I wonder. Yep, Eric strikes again. This time it was a big white box tied with ribbon. I opened the card and it read;
Dearest Love;
Last night was amazing, you are a tenacious lover. I cannot wait to see you again, preferably in something from this box. I figure I owe you these, I have a hard time patiently taking them off the right way. I hope they are to your liking.
I Love You,
Eric.
I knew what was in this box. Sexy little panties and bras. Ya I think he is right, I will be going through lots of these. They were very nice, exactly my size. Does my man know me or what! Reluctantly I left for work. This was my last night shift for 3 days. I was glad I was gonna be on the early shift, that meant I had my nights free the be with Eric.
Work was uneventful up until Bill Compton walked in. Damn it, I really didn't want to see him. Of course he sat in my section. Arlene was the other waitress on tonight and I knew she would be of no help. I knew he would order I True Blood so I made a pre emptive strike and took one with me. I didn't want to talk to him. I breezed over to his table and sat it in front of him.
"I figure that this is what you want. Enjoy."
I turned to walk away and he grabbed my arm.
"Sookie can I talk to you after work tonight."
"No Bill I am too tired and could you please let go of me."
He dropped my arm, "Oh sorry."
"I gotta get back to work now Bill."
When I looked at him he was smelling the hand he had grabbed me with.
"Sookie, why do you smell so much like Eric?"
"What are you talking about Bill?"
"You smell just like him, were you with him tonight?"
"Not that it is any of your business but no."
"Have you been recently?"
"Bill why is this any of your business?"
"Answer me Sookie!"
He had rage in his voice, I looked into his eyes and they were wild.
"My life is my business Bill, stay out of it."
"You have drank from him again and he from you. It has happened since I seen you last, I can tell, the smell of him is so much stronger on you then it was."
I was getting more angry with every word out of his mouth.
"Who the hell do you think you are Bill Compton??
I could see Sam coming out of the corner of my eye. Thank God for Sam.
"Is something going on here Sookie?"
"No Sam everything is fine, Bill was just leaving."
"Ok, if you are sure it is ok I will head back to the bar."
I looked at him and nodded my head to let him know I was fine.
As he walked away Bill stood up and look at me intensely;
"This isn't over Sookie, we will finish this conversation very soon."
If I could have I would have picked up that bottle of blood and drove it into his skull. I wouldn't do that to Sam. Although I wasn't affraid of Bill he was still a very strong Vampire and I didn't want to have Sam get into a fight with him defending me.
I was furious for the rest of my shift. Who the hell did Bill Compton think he was. I could date any man I wanted, it is none of his business. He better stay away from me.
As I drove home I had this really bad feeling in the pit of my stomache. I assumed it was because of what happened at the bar with Bill. Boy was I wrong. Bill meant it when he said our conversation wasn't over. I realized that when I drove up to my house and he was standing on my porch. Oh Shit. Here goes. I would have to try to get past him, into my house and rescind his invitation once safely inside, take that Bill Compton!
I got out of my car and locked it, when I turned around he was standing there staring at me, enraged.
"Tell me Sookie!"
"Tell you what Bill?"
I tried to go around him but he was not gonna let me.
"Have you been with Eric?"
"Why does that matter? You are not part of my life anymore, you have rights where I am concerned."
"The hell I don't. You owe me an explanation!"
"How the hell do you figure that Bill?"
"I love you Sookie. You should be with me. I will have you again."
"Bill you did have me and I loved you and you blew it. You lost your chance, accept it once and for all and leave me alone."
I moved around quickly while he took what I said in. Maybe he will just leave. No such luck. He was starting to scare me now, it was like he was possessed.
"Sookie, stop now!"
"Bill, no leave me alone."
He jumped in front of me and grabbed my arm, I pulled my other arm up and slapped him across the face. Stupid! It hurt me more then it hurt him but it was the thought that counted.
He grabbed my other arm and he began to shake me.
"You must love me again Sookie, I cannot live without you."
"Stop Bill you are hurting me."
I was getting really dizzy and it felt like he was going to break my arms.
"I swear Sookie, if I can't have you neither will he!"
Suddenly I fell to the ground and heard a loud thud.
"Sookie are you OK? Can you get up?" Eric! "Can you get to the house, go now and rescind that bastard's invitation as soon as you get in."
"Don't kill him Eric, he isn't worth the trouble it will cause."
He helped me up and I got my head straight. Bill was walking towards us with a vicious look on his face.
"Do yourself a favor and turn and walk away Compton."
"She mine Northman and you know it."
"She made her choice, respect that."
What the hell is wrong with Bill? I have never seen him like this.
"Bill, listen to me. It is over, has been for a long time. I am with Eric now and I love him."
"You love him? YOU LOVE HIM! No you don't, he has tricked you, you need to realize I am the one you need to be with."
"Bill, listen to me, I am gonna spell it out for you. I DON'T LOVE YOU! I DON'T WANT YOU, I WILL NEVER BE WITH YOU AGAIN. EVER!"
"You don't mean that."
"Listen to her Bill, she does."
"Back off Eric, this is between us."
He was taking an aweful chance talking to Eric that way.
"We are bonded Bill, a bond stronger then anything yu ever had with her. She is with me now."
"I am his Bill, mind, body and soul. I love him."
"I was her first Eric, I was the first man inside her, I will always own that part of her."
"Are you kidding me? Who the hell do you think you are Bill, my master? Eric is more of a lover then you ever were. We are together of our own free will, you cannot say the same about you and I."
"I explained that Sookie, I am sorry, I fell in love with you, I need you."
"Well too bad Bill. Eric isn't the one keeping us apart. I am. I don't love you. If I wasn't with Eric I would be with someone else, Not you!."
"Go home Bill, she doesn't want you."
"This isn't over Sookie, I will never give up on you."
Like a flash he was gone, I began to sink to the ground and Eric caught me.
"Are you ok my love?"
"I am now that I am in your arms."
My strong viking vampire carried me into my house and sat me on the sofa, he gestured his arm towards the door, I rescinded Bill Compton's invitation in. He would never set foot in my house again.
Eric sat beside me and I fell into him and cried. He held me and stroked me hair until I couldn't cry anymore.
"I just want him to leave me alone. I want to be with you, I love you, why can't he see that?"
"He is a vampire and we tend to feel and sense things more strongly then humans. His feelings for you and his memories of your taste and smell are still powerful inside of him. He may never get over you. I don't expect him to. How could anyone ever get over you my love. I am secure in the fact that you love me. Bill Compton is no competion to me."
"Why didn't you just tell him I was yours?"
"I will not utter those words unless you want me too. I refuse to refer to you as my property. You are my equal, my love. If you would like me to tell him this I will, for you."
"It may make things easier, it is nice to know how you fell about saying it. I have no problem with you expressing this to Bill or any other vampire who may challange your claim on me. I know how you really feel. Besides, it makes me feel good to know I am yours. I really am ya know, yours."
"I know you are my love, and that makes me happier then you will ever know."
"Not that I am not happy to see you but what are you doing here? It is like you came at the exact moment I needed you."
"I was in my office at Fangtasia and I could that something was wrong with you. I could feel a sudden rage in you, then I just had a feeling you needed me. It feeling like something was going to happen to you. I jumped in my car and floored it all the way here. Speaking of, I better call Pam, I didn't even tell her I was leaving."
He stood up and got his cell phone out of his pocket. While he called Pam I went into the bathroom and fixed myself up. I brushed my teeth, washed my face, combed my hair and got changed in to some PJ's. I was exhausted, mentally and physically. When I walked out of the bathroom Eric was sitting on the bed waiting for me. I loved this man so much. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I could be so happy with him. I walked across the room and sat on his lap. I nuzzled myself into his neck and relaxed. He hugged me and I knew I was safe in his arms.
Chapter 8
I don't remember falling asleep. I must have fell asleep in Eric's arms. He obviously put me to bed before he left for the day. I began to go over the events of last night in my head. Thinking back, seeing Bill like that, I need to be affraid of him. Something has obviously snapped inside him. I would be safe from him in the day and at night he could not get into my house but what about when I left or came home? Eric couldn't be with me every night. I would have to get Amelia to work her special magic when she gets back.
I was on day shifts for the next 3 days, that was a relief. I wouldn't have to worry about him waiting for me again when I got off of work. I decided not to tell Sam what happened. I knew he would flip out. I was going to leave it alone for now. If anything else happened I would tell him.
I got out of bed and went to get some coffee, there was a note the table from Eric of course. I loved his little notes.
Good Morning my Love;
I hope you slept well and I hope that evil bastard didn't invade your dreams. I stayed and held you until the very last second I could spare before leaving ahead of sunrise. If it is ok with you I would like get to work right away on daytime accommodations at your house. I will not spend my days in hole made by Bill Compton!
I will be in to see you tonight. I miss you already.
I Love you,
Eric
If I could, I would tear Bill's little Hidey Hole out with my bare hands!
I am very excited that Eric wants to make himself more at home here. I want him around as much as possible. I am so excited! I took my coffee, wrapped my self in a blanket and went out to sit on my step. The day was chilly but it was beautiful. I was drinking my second cup of coffee out there when I heard the vechicle coming up the driveway. Surprise, Surprise! Another delivery truck. I was really enjoying being wooed. It was more flowers and more balloons. He is so sweet. I was sitting on the step look at them for about 10 minutes before I noticed the little black box. Oh god. I opened it and inside was an exquisite ruby heart pendant layed in white gold and surrounded by diamonds on a white gold chain. I took it out of the box and gasped at it's beauty. I turned the heart over and there was an engraving on it,
'My heart is always with you...'
I burst into tears. Could I really be this happy? Could Eric Northman really love me this much? I knew it was true just as sure as I knew that I would be with him and be loved by him for the rest of my life. It took me two trips to get everything into the house. I had lost track of time and was running late. I grabbed a quick shower and got ready to head to work. I made it there with 10 minutes to spare. I put my purse away and put on my apron. I headed out to the bar to start my shift. The day seemed to drag on, it felt like I was never going to get home! When I seen Holly walk into the bar I was so glad, she was here to relive me, I could finally go home.
I decided to take a hot bath before Eric got here. I ran it steaming hot! I got my ipod and stretched out and relaxed. It felt so good to just lay there in the hot water. My whole body melted. I was there for about 20 minutes when I got the sensation that I was being watched. I didn't have to turn and look, I knew who it was, I could feel his closeness through my body. Eric was here. I was complete. I didn't move, I knew he would come to me. I kept my eyes closed and waited. A hand ran along my shoulder and down my chest, between breasts and kept going, it didn't stop til he got to the exact spot I wanted him to be. He rubbed me very gently, I still had my ear phones in so I couldn't hear him but I could feel him, he let out a growl that let me know I had better be prepared. His fingers began to slide in and out of me faster and faster with each thrust of his hand. Water was splashing everywhere, I couldn't have cared less, it was coming, I could feel it like an electric volt to my body I let out a scream tried to contain myself, I was about to combust. Suddenly I was in the air and on the bed, he was everywhere at once. Touching me, kissing me, licking me, he was a very generous lover. Pleasing me was his # 1 priority. He pleased me over and over. I finally begged him to fuck me, I needed to feel him inside me, NOW! He flipped us over and dropped me on top of him. He went so deep inside me, I rode him hard, I felt our orgasms coming, I grabbed his hair and pulled him up to my neck, "Bite me Eric, Do it now!", then it came, he sucked while we both spasmed out of control. It was amazing. I flopped myself down on top of him. I loved this man more then my own life. He has me completely.
"Hello my Love, I have missed you."
"I missed you too, what a wonderful way to greet me after a long day apart."
"How could I resist, you were all wet, and naked, it would take a much stronger man then me to resist you."
We layed there for a while holding each other. It was nice. We decided to watch a movie. Quality time together. Since we didn't get to see 'Gone with the Wind' that night I hauled out the DVD and stuck it in the player. We curled up on the sofa together and watched it. It was nice to just be together. To be utterly and totally together. We had a special bond that was getting stronger everytime we seen each other.
I had to go to the washroom. Actually I didn't, I had to go check something. I didn't want Eric to know. While we were having sex Bill was watching us. While we layed on the sofa, Bill was watching us. He was creeping me out. I went to kitchen to look out the window and see if he was still there. He was, Just standing there looking at me. Eric came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist;
"You seen him too did you."
"Are you telling me you knew he was watching us and you did nothing."
"Yes I knew and no I didn't. He can't get in, you are safe in here and with me. You tried to tell him that it is me you love not him. He refused to listen. Now he has seen it with his own eyes, let the sick masochistic fuck watch, you are mine now my love, he needs to see this for himself. Let me show him just how much you belong to me."
His tongue was in my mouth in an instant. I know Bill was still outside the window watching us. I didn't care. Eric wisked me to the bed and tore my clothes from me. He licked his way down my body until his tongue was inside me. He was very talented. He made me come over and over, I was in ecstacy. He moved his head down and bit my thigh sucking my blood and fucking me with his fingers. When he stopped I looked down at him and he was looking towards the window, my blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. He was smiling. I heard a loud crash outside, it sounded to me like a tree was ripped from it roots and tossed. Eric looked up at me and licked the blood from his mouth;
"He knows your mine now!"
"Is it over? Will he leave us alone?"
"I hope not, I am enjoying this way too much!"
"You are so bad."
"Yes I am and you love it!"
He was right, I love my bad boy!
Chapter 9
When I woke up Eric was gone, well of course he was, he is a vampire and vampires aren't exactly friendly with the sun. I am going to have to accept the fact that my boyfriend isn't a day person. None of the things I dreamed about will ever be with Eric. We will never eat breakfast together. We will never walk hand in hand in the sunshine. We will never have children. I will never be a mother. Is Eric worth losing so much? Yes he is. I would have to make some adjustments in my life, I'll do it happily.
While I was getting ready for work a large truck drove up and backed up to the back of the house. It was full of building materials. Eric's hidey hole. I did a happy dance. I can't wait til he can spend more time here. Wow, there was alot, what is he building? Cement, it would have to be under ground of course. He also had lots of lumber, drywall, sheets of steel, roofing materials, the list goes on and on. This should be interesting. Looks like the king is building himself a palace.
They were gonna be unloading for a while. I had to leave for work. I went out to let the driver know I was going. He gave me the invoice and an envelope for Eric. I put them in the house on the table, locked up and left. I like working day shifts but the night shift gets better tips. I still had 2 day shifts which meant 2 more nights with Eric, ahhhhhh, I love him.
I was taking some chilli and a beer to one of my tables when I noticed the huge bouquet of flowers walking through the door, of course a man was carrying them but he was barely visible behind them. I am gonna kill Eric, why would he send those to me at work! How was I gonna explain this to Sam?
"Sookie, there seems to be a delivery for you, a very large delivery."
Oh god, I feel like I am about to be scolded by my father. He would just have to deal with it, Eric and I love each other, I am a grown woman, I can do whatever I want with my life, Get over it! I walked over to the bar and signed the delivery form.
"Can I put these in your office until my shift is over Sam?"
"Sure Sookie, no problem, let me carry them in for you."
Here it comes, I don't want to argue with Sam, he isn't just my boss, he is also my friend, he is very important to me. I can't lose him. He sat the flowers on top of his desk and I went over to get the card out of them.
"They are beautiful Sookie, someone thinks very fondly of you."
"Yes he does Sam, I am so happy."
"I can tell, I have noticed a change in you Sookie, you have been radiating joy all over the place. I just want you be happy, even if it is with Eric,"
"What, how did you know?"
"Sookie, I seen it coming before you did. I knew he was in love with you just like I knew you loved him too."
"I knew it all along too but was too scared to admit it."
"I am not exactly thrilled that you are with a vampire, your safety is my #1 concern. I know he will protect you."
"I feel safe with him Sam."
"It really doesn't matter who you chose, no one is good enough for you as far as I am concerned."
"Sam..."
"No Sookie, you listen to me, you are very special to me, you know that, I will never stop worrying about you and I will never stop loving you. I have accepted that you and I aren't meant to be. It sucks but I accept it. I just want you to be happy, as long as I know you are I will be too. I will not give you grief about being in love. Eric isn't the choice I would have made for you but it isn't up to me right? He is always welcome in my bar. He is a part of you now, you are my friend so that makes him my friend too. Be happy Sookie, that is all I want."
He kissed me on the cheek and walked out.
That went differently then I expected, Sam is an amazing man. He deserves to find the kind of love I have found with Eric. I want that for him more then anything. I wish everyone would accept me and Eric the way Sam did. Why the hell couldn't Bill have been as gracious about it. He is a fucking nut that's why.
I opened the card that came with my flowers;
Dearset Love,
I hope you are having a wonderful day. I will be late arriving tonight, I have to make my obligated appearance at Fangtasia tonight. I will be with you as soon I possibly can.
All My LOVE
Eric
Hmmmmm, maybe I should show up at Fangtasia. He is always leaving there to come see me,. I will go to him tonight. Phase 1 of changing some things around in my life. I need to spend time in his enviroment, I can't expect him to always come to me. He can stay longer and I can sit and laugh at all the fangbangers who think they have a chance with my man.
I went home and went through my closet. I needed to get into character. I wanted to show him that I could fit into his world. What a surprise he was in for tonight! I found some black high heels, black stalkings and garter belt. I have a little black skirt and a red and black bustier. I got a shower and straighten my hair. I put on a bit more eye make-up then I am used to. Black of course, not too dark though, it actually looked good, I had that smokey eye look. I put on some red lipsick. I didn't have time to do my finger nails and toes, would have been over kill anyway. Once I had my ensemble on I checked my self in the mirror. Sexy! He was gonna drool when he seen me walk in. I grabbed my purse and a black dress coat I had in the back of my closet, I complete forgot I had it. It will come in handy dressing up on nights like this. It was a half trench coat with big buttons and a tie waist, very trendy, too dressy for everyday but great for date nights. I slipped on some flats for the drive to Shreveport, too hard to drive with the heels on. I would change when I got there.
Chapter 10
I drove with the radio up and I sang my heart out, I was in a great mood, I couldn't wait to see Eric. I pulled up in back by his car but I went in through the front. Pam was out front checking ID's and taking the cover charges. Her jaw dropped when she seen me. She ran over to me and hugged me. A real honest to god hug. I have always liked Pam but she isn't exactly what I would consider touchy feely so this was ackward. She pulled away and looked at me;
"He is gonna die...again, when he sees you!"
"Ya think so? Is it too much?"
"Oh no! You look amazing, perfect."
"Thanks Pam"
"No thank you. You have changed him Sookie. He is so happy now. He still keeps up his badass bravado in public but behind closed doors he is a different man. Our relationship has changed too. He is still my boss and I obey him but we talk to each other more freely and openly. He says he doesn't really feel like he is my master, he feels like he is my brother. Our whole dynamic has changed. You did this to him, you gave him something he never ever knew he wanted and now he is a new man."
"I am so happy for you Pam, how do you like having a big brother?"
"Eric has always been my master and Maker, now he is my family and so are you, I have gained a brother and a sister."
I hugged Pam and squeezed her as hard as I could. So much has changed for us all, for the better.
"Go, get in there, I assume he wasn't expecting you, this should make his night."
"Here is my cover charge..."
"Are you kidding? Like I would charge my sister money to get in. Sister, hmmm, I like that,"
"So do I Pam, so do I."
She went around me and slipped my coat off me and slapped me on the butt.
"Go, your boyfriend will be happy to see you."
I gave the girls a little lift which got a thumbs up from Pam and I walked in, the place was jumpin. It was about 3/4's to capacity. Vampire's and fangbanger's everywhere. The dance floor was full. As the song ended the floor cleared and I seen him, sitting up in his chair in all his glory. He is magnificent! He was looking around with that 'I am vampire' look on his face, I dropped my shield a bit to see what everyone was thinking;
'Look at him, he is so beautiful."
'How do I get him to notice me?'
'Does he like men too?'
'Who is he looking at?'
When I heard that I looked up at him and sure enough he was staring at me. He had the most mischievous smile on his face. He slowly took me in from head to toe. He was in front of me in a blink. Tongue buried deep in my mouth.
'Who is she?'
'I have never seen him do that before.'
'Shit, he has a girlfriend.'
'Ahhhh, why can't that be me.'
'Wow she is hot, I bet they get pretty wild in the sack, I wonder if they would let me join them.'
Ok, shield back up!
"Look at my sexy little minx, you look good enough to eat."
I tilted my head and exposed my neck to him.
"Would you like a taste?"
He grabbed me by the waist and shoved me up against the wall, he took both my arms and held them over my head - I was his prisioner, Oh god, punish me - He licked his fangs and leaned in biting me slowly, it was erotic, he sucked my neck and moaned, I was so turned on! He lifted his knee and began to rub between my legs with it. Oh my god, I couldn't take it, I tried not to scream as I reached a climax that made my whole body go numb. He was good, didn't even have to take my clothes off for that one. Oh shit, people were watching us. The music was too loud to hear us but they could see us. Fuck it, who cares. Now they all know he's MINE! He licked my neck where he bit me and then looked in me face;
"You are more delicious each time I taste you my love."
"Glad you enjoyed it."
"What a nice surprise, I was watching the clock waiting impatiently until I could get to you."
"I wanted to surprise you."
I stepped away from him and held out my arms and posed.
"How do I look?"
He took me by the hand and spun me around like a ballerina.
"You look fuckin hot, but I think those clothes will look much better on the floor in my office, let's go my love."
He led me into his office and locked the door. He went over to his desk and shoved everything to the floor. He reached around and pulled me in front of him, He unzipped my skirt and dropped it to the floor. He unhooked my bustier and dropped that too, he didn't bother taking my thong off, he ripped it off instead.
"You can leave the rest on."
He lifted me up onto the desk, spread my legs and stepped back to admire me. He lifted his hand and gestured towards me;
"All of this is mine, no other man will ever lay a finger on those beautiful breasts or taste your delicious wetness. Thank you for loving me and allowing me to worship you."
He put both of his hands on my thighs and pulled me to the edge of the desk. He kneeled before me and ran his hand up my leg. He began to kiss up my thigh until he reached his destination. He slid 2 fingers in me then pulled them out, slid them in and out again, moving faster and faster. He licked me and sucked me hard, I could feel that his fangs were out, it made me wild. Just as I began to cum he drove himself into me and took my orgasm to a whole new level. He pulled out of me spun me around so I was leaning on his desk and he took me from behind. I lifted one of my legs up so he could get deeper, I went off again, he grabbed my hair and pulled my head back, he was fucking me hard. I was in spasms. I felt his release and he let go of my hair. I flopped myself down onto the desk.
"You are an amazing lover My Love."
"I am only as good as the person I am with."
He spun me around and kissed me passionately.
"What do you say we get dressed and I go out and show you off."
"Sounds good to me."
If looks could kill I would be dead. Some of Eric's admirer's were not impressed with me. We were sitting on his throne in front of everyone. I was sitting on his lap and he was kissing my neck. I looked around and smiled. I was proud to be Eric Northman's girlfriend. I turned my head and basically tongue fucked his mouth. I could do this anytime I wanted, anywhere I wanted for the rest of my life, he is all mine. I pulled away from him and he looked at me like he was gonna fuck me right here in front of everyone.
"Can we leave now."
"You read my mind my love."
Chapter 11
Eric followed me home in his car. When I drove into the driveway I was looking around praying Bill wasn't here. No sign of him, I hoped he wasn't hiding in the woods. I parked out front and went to open the door.
"Oh Eric, I forgot to mention that you got a delivery today."
"Wonderful, I can begin to build my new home away from home."
"There is alot of it, are you building a palace?"
"Be patient, you will see my love."
I opened the door and went to the kitchen to get the envelope that was left for him.
"They told me to give you this."
While he went through the envelope I went to the bathroom to freshin up. I had a surprise for him. I stripped naked and put on the only thing I planned on wearing; his heart. I heard the springs squeak on my bed, he was waiting for me. I quickly brushed my teeth and ran the brush through my hair, my make-up was fine, I was gonna leave it on for now. When I opened the door he was looking out the window. I leaned against the door and posed for him;
"Do you like?"
He turned and looked at me, his fangs came out, oh ya, he likes.
"I love my gift, I haven't actually had a chance to thank you for it yet."
"Wow, it looks good on you, no need to thank me though, I love to spoil you."
He walked over to me and held the necklace in his hands;
"Not nearly as beautiful as you my love."
I jumped up into his arms and straddled him. I grabbed his hair at the back of his head and pulled his head back. I licked and kissed his neck then I bit him, hard. I sucked and drank while moaned with pleasure.
"I love when you do that."
I let go of his neck and kissed him.
"Show me how much you love it."
He carried me over to the bed and dropped me on it. He took his clothes off and crawled between my legs, he slowly began to tease me, he put himself in me then pulled out, in then out over and over, never fully entering me. While he was doing this he was grinning at me, so evil, he was driving me crazy and he knew it. When he could see I couldn't take it anymore he pushed himself deep inside me grinding up against me, he was in deep. Sex with Eric is a mind blowing experience, he is a man who knows what he is doing. I was going of a lifetime of making love to Eric. Could life get any better.
After we both reached our own climax we layed in the bed holding each other. I loved being in his arms. It was like heaven.
I got thirsty so I went to get us both a drink and I told him not to dare move;
"Yes master."
I got a bottle of water and I got him a True Blood and nuked it for him. While I waited I wondered if we were being watched. Was my crazy ex-boyfriend lurking outside watching us like a peeping tom? Eric would know, he would be able to hear him, gotta love that Vampire hearing.
When I got back into the room was still waiting for me.
"You didn't happen to hear anyone lurking outside did you?"
"No my love, not tonight, we are all alone..."
Thank god.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Of course my love, you can always ask me anything."
"When Bill was here the other night, why didn't you kill him? Not that I wanted you to, that's not what I am saying, but I know you Eric, I know you wouldn't allow anyone to talk to you that way or to hurt me. I thought for sure you were going to kill him."
"I didn't kill him because of you. I know as angry as you were that night that you didn't want him dead. Not because you harbour any love for him of course but because you my dear have a soft spot for all the creatures of the world, no matter how vile some of them are. Killing him would have felt good but it would have hurt you, maybe not at that moment but you would have eventually become upset about it. I never want to cause you any sadness. Besides, you were right when you said that he wasn't worth the trouble my killing him would have caused me."
"Have I told you today how much I love you Eric."
"Yes, a few times but I never get tired of hearing it my love."
He gently kissed me and then snuggled me into his chest, we layed there for a while just talking to each other. It was nice.
"I talked to Pam tonight. She thanked me for loving you. She says some things have changed in the relationship between the two of you. She is very happy about it. She is calling me her sister now. I hope we can be like sisters, I really like Pam."
"You opened my heart Sookie. It caused me to look into myself and really see what is important to me. I have always valued loyalty. Pam has been the most loyal to me all these years. I know I can always depend on her for anything. Once I knew what it really felt like to love someone I realized you weren't the only one I loved. I also love Pam, in a different way of course. She is like my family. Not like my child, as I have always considered her because I am her maker, but as a sister. This revelation has changed everything and made us closer. We do owe you so much thanks. You have changed our lives. I guess you have made us more human, it's not so bad to be more human I guess. I am really happy that the two most important people in my life get along so well."
"Don't laugh when I say this but it feels we are an old married couple, one big happy family. When Gran died it was just me and Jason. He isn't exactly brother of the year but he is my family. Now I have you and Pam, I am so happy."
"I always want to see you happy, I will do everything in my power to keep you that way."
He climbed on top of me and began to kiss me passionately, we were about to make love again when his cell phone rang.
"I have to get that lover, that is the ring tone of the King."
He grabbed his cell and went out the living room to talk to the new king of Lousiana, Felipe de Castro, damn him, he would call at that moment, fucking vampire prick!
When Eric came back into the room he didn't look pleased.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, nothing is wrong, the King has requested my presence in Las Vegas. A meeting of the minds so to say. No big deal however I must leave you my love for a few days."
"No, I couldn't stand to be away from you for that long."
I looked at him and pouted.
"Oh my sweet Sookie, you are making it hard for me to resist you."
"That's the point."
"I promise I will be as quick as I can, How about I leave you with something to hold you over til then, now where were we..."
Oh god, he was everywhere, he moves fast, and so does his tongue. If Eric and I were over tomorrow I would never be able to be pleased by another man again. I have had sex in positions with him that I never though were possible. He has pleasured me in ways that I could have never imagined. I was still in awe at the fact that I would have him for the rest of my life.
"I will be back before they start my day place. I am expecting more stuff to be delivered, but not for 2 days."
"I can't wait to see what the hell you got planned. Whatever it is I am happy you will have a place of your own here, I always want you close to me."
"Will you be OK here at night while I am gone? Will you worry about Bill?"
"Oh, I never thought of that. He can't get in but he still makes me nervous, don't worry about me, I will be ok, I promise."
"How about I ask your new sister Pam to come stay with you, I am sure she would love it and it would make me feel better to know that you feel safe."
"I would like that, it will be fun to have a little girl time."
"Oh really, sick of your man already are you."
He lightly laughed, I love when he does that.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and gave him a squeeze,
"I don't think I will ever get sick of being with you baby."
"Baby eh, is that what your gonna call me?"
"Maybe..."
"I can handle that, I have never had a pet name before, I like it."
He kissed me good-bye and left me to go home for the day. He was leaving for Vegas at night fall and I wouldn't see him for a few days. I was excited to spend sometime with Pam, she is fun. Ya never know what is gonna come out of her mouth!
Chapter 12
When I walked into work I went right to Sam's office to stow my stuff. He was sitting at his desk and he was not happy.
"Hey Sam, how are ya doin?"
"I've been better Sookie."
"What's up?"
"Bill was in last night."
"Oh god you are kidding."
"I wish I was. I know vampire's don't drink anything other then blood but I swear he was drunk, he was going on and on about you and Eric. He is not happy that you two are together."
"I know, I have already had a run in with him. That night he was here, well when he left here he went to my house and waited for me to get home from work. He was going on and on about us being together, he grabbed me too..."
"Did he hurt you!"
"No Sam, Eric showed up, he could feel something was wrong with me and he rushed here and made it in time to help me."
"Thank god, this isn't your fault, or Eric's for that matter, I don't think Bill would accept you being with anybody."
"What was he saying last night."
"That Eric had got a witch to cast a spell on you, that you still loved him and Eric is trying to keep you apart. Stuff like that. He was nuts. I was glad Dawson was here last night incase I needed the back up, turns out I didn't, Bill wasn't acting violently towards anyone one else. He was walking around hitting him self in the head saying "Stupid", then he would sit at the bar running his mouth."
"I am sorry Sam."
"Don't worry about it Sook, he wasn't acting much differently then the rest of the drunks. He couldn't have been drunk though right? Or could he have? He sure seemed like it."
" I will find out if it is possible, I don't see how but I will ask Pam tonight. Eric has to go away for a few days so she is going to stay with me because of Bill. I am not worried, he can't get into the house but it will make Eric feel better if I feel better and I am looking forward to it. Pam is pretty cool."
"Well you ladies have a good time, don't go gettin into any trouble."
He gave me a little wink, I gave him a little smile and I went out to work.
After work I went to the store and got a few things I was out of at the house. I also got some True Blood for Pam. I was going to miss Eric but it would be nice to see Pam. When I got home I took a shower and put on some comfy flannel PJ bottom's and a t-shirt. I wasn't gonna dress up for a girls night at home. Pam got to my place about 8 o'clock. She came prepared. She had DVD's, Munchies for me, Blood for her, and a sleeping bag.
"What is the sleeping bag for Pam?"
"This is a sleep over right, aren't I supposed to bring mu sleeping bag?"
"I guess, if you want to."
"I have seen a few movies in my time, I got a few idea's from them. I also brought some facial masks and nail polish, we can paint each other's nails."
Ya gotta love Pam, I was REALLY loving the new Pam, she is so much more enthusiastic and bubbly, this was gonna be a fun night.
"We should watch movies, pig out on junk food, weel you not me, and have some girl talk. Do you want to freeze each other's bra's?"
I broke down! tears wear coming out of my eyes.
"What the hell kinda movies have you been watching?"
"Chick flicks of course. I also Googled some things on the internet, I wanted to be prepared. Most of my sleep overs with girls are a bit x-rated, I figured I better be prepared for the G version."
"Well what should we do first?"
"I would like to get cahnged in to my sleepwear."
"You can go into my room if you like."
"Thanks Sis."
Sis, I really liked that. I went into the kitchen and got us something to drink. When I went back into the livingroom Pam was waiting for me. OMG! She had on a little pink babydoll pj set. It was a bit cold now for shorts but I suppose not for a vampire. She had her hair up in pigtails. The icing on the cake was her slippers, Pam, the vampire had on bunny slippers. Bunny Slippers! I bit my lip and tried not to laugh. She was really getting into this sleepover!
"So what do you want to do first Pam?"
"Let's give ourselves facials and do our nails."
Pam wasn't going to benifit from the facial mask, she already had perfect skin and always would, she was doing it for fun. We sat on the floor with our green masked faces and painted each others toes.
"It is nice to have a girlfriend to hang out with, I have never had one before."
"I am really enjoying it to, if Eric could see us now eh."
"He would roar at us."
"What movies did you bring?"
" 'The Notebook' and ' Titanic', Have you seen them?"
"Yes I have, they were great!"
"Good, I haven't seen either one."
"Pam... Can vampire's get drunk?"
"Why do you ask?"
I told about what happened with Bill at Merlotte's last night and how it seemed to Sam like he was drunk.
"Well, we can't drink alcohol and get drunk but we can be affected by the blood of someone who is drunk."
"So if Bill was to drink from someone who was it would effect him the same way."
"Yes it would, same with drugs, especially hard ones like Heroin and Cocaine, stuff like that."
"Do you become addicts?"
"No but we can enjoy it enough to want to do it again."
"So Sam could be right, Bill could have been drunk."
"Yes he could have."
"Wow, ya learn something new everyday."
"There ya go, nice pink toes! Lets go wash these masks off before we do our nails."
While we were washing our faces the phone rang, Eric, I could feel that is was him, our bond is so strong now.
"Hello baby, how's your trip? Are ya missing me?"
"Hello My Love, I miss you terribly, I am bored out of my wits, I can't wait to get home and see you. How is your sleepover going?"
"We are having a great time. We just painted each other's toenails, now we are gonna do our fingernails and watch a chick flick."
"A chick flick? What is a chick flick?"
"It is a girly movie, they are about love and romance, tearjerker movies."
"I don't want to you be sad."
"I won't be sad, in the end they are usually happy tears."
"Ok, if you say so. Any wierdo's lurking around?"
"Not to my knowledge. He won't see much if he does, unless the sight of Pam in bunny slippers excites him."
"Pam is wearing bunny slippers? You wait til I see her."
"No you don't Eric Northman, we are having fun, you will not make fun of her for that."
"Ok my love, I promise."
LIAR!
"I guess I will let you get back to your fun. I will be home before dawn tomorrow night, I will come see you the next night. You will be working will you not? I will come there."
"Yes I will, I didn't tell you, Sam knows about us."
"How did he react?"
"He was great. He knows we are in love. He says you are welcome at that bar anytime and considers you a friend by way of me."
"I am glad to hear that, I don't actually need his blessing but is nice to have considering that fact that he is important to you."
"He has been a great friend and he has saved my life on more then one occassion."
"I will be forever in his debt for that."
"You go back and do your vampire things and I will see you when you get home."
"Ok, tell Pam I said 'Hi' and to make sure she looks after my girl, I love you Sookie."
"I will, I love you too baby."
How awesome is my boyfriend?
"Eric says 'Hi' and make sure you are looking after me."
"When is he due back?"
"By dawn tomorrow night."
"Do we get to have another girls night?"
"I am working night shift tomorrow night, you are welcome to come in if you like."
"Sounds good, I can mix it up with some humans other then fangbangers, they can get so annoying."
I bet.
Chapter 13
I woke up the next day to a knock on the door. This was happening alot. I sprung out of bed excited to see what he sent me today. Wow, there was alot. Flowers, balloons, candy, big boxes, little boxes and of course a card.
'To my dearest Love;
Happy 2 week anniversary,
I will never forget the day you changed my life.
All My Love,
Eric'
Was it really only 2 weeks, yes today is Thursday, it was about..... ya, 2 weeks ago. It feels like a lifetime ago, I guess love will do that to you. The boxes contained so many beautiful things. Some really sexy lingerie in lots of colors and styles. A beautiful smelling perfume. One box contained things like oils, creams, candles and stuff like that, Eric must be planning a romantic evening, this was gonna be interesting. The last box was a small box, jewelry. It was a stunning diamond tennis bracelet. I started to cry. I have never felt so loved in my life.
I took a shower and got ready for work. While I was doing that I was thinking about Christmas. It was only 2 weeks away. What the hell was I going to get Eric? What do you give the 1000+ year old vampire who probably has everything? This was going to be a nightmare! Maybe Pam would have some idea's. I only really know of one thing he wants...ME! He already has me so now what? This query was gonna be a real thinker!
I was scatter brained when I got to work. One of my tables asked me for ketchup and I handed them the bottle of spray cleaner I have for washing my tables. Thank god it was one of the regular's, they all figured I was crazy anyway.
"Sam, I'm gonna take a little break if that's ok, I am a little distracted, I'll go pull myself together and be right back."
"No problem Sookie, you do what you need to do."
"Thanks Sam."
I went outside to the back of the bar. I breathed in some deep breaths and crouched down, leaning against the side of the building.
"Are you OK Sookie?"
Oh Shit, I really didn't want to see Arlene, we haven't exactly been best buds since she started to hang around with her Fellowship of the Sun cronies.
"I'm fine Arlene, just a little light headed. Why the hell do you care, you haven't exactly been friendly towards me the past few months."
"I am sorry about that Sookie. I am starting the get the feeling that the Fellowship of the Sun might not be all it cracked up to be."
"Ya think? Look Arlene, if you don't like vampire's that is ok, it is your right but the FotS are nothing but murderers, they are guilty of doing all the things they accuse vampire's of and more. Look at what happened in Rhodes, human beings died. I don't believe for a minute that god would agree with what they are doing in his name."
"I have come to realize that now."
"I am happy to hear that Arlene, you are a good person, way to good to be a part of FotS."
"Thanks Sookie, I am glad to hear you say that."
"I do still care about you Arlene, the kids too."
"I don't hate them Sookie."
"Who?"
"Vampire's. I did but not anymore. I know that there are some decent vampire's out there who just want to live normal lives and be responsible citizens. How can I fault them for that? I also do realize that there are some vampire's who aren't so nice. Human's are the same way, good and bad. They really aren't so different from us."
"No, they really aren't."
"Can you forgive me?"
"Of course I can yes, can you accept the fact that I am in a relationship with a vampire, I am in love and happier then I have ever been in my life?"
"Of course I can. Is it Bill? No not Bill, that tall blond one right, Eric is his name?
"Yes his name is Eric and he is wonderful."
"I am happy for you Sookie."
"Thanks Arlene."
I stood up and gave her a big hug, I dipped into her mind to see if she really feels this way, she does, she really is sorry and I am so relieved. Arlene and I were really close and I have missed her friendship. She was devastated by what Rene did, I think that had a lot to do with some of the choices she made after that.
"Are you workin tonight Arlene?"
"Ya, Sam let me come in late, I had to go to a Parent/Teacher meeting at the kids school."
"How are the kids?"
"They are great, they would love to see thier Aunt Sookie again."
"Maybe someday soon we can take them for Ice Cream or something."
"They would love that."
"It's a date!"
We walked in the bar giggling, Sam gave us a quizzical look and shook his head.
I had my mojo back and I was bouncing from table to table like a cat on a hot tin roof. We were busy and I was raking in the tips. It was a good night. I didn't even see Pam when she came in, when I finally noticed her she was sitting at the bar talking to Sam and Arlene! I could see that they were all smiling. I was glad they all were getting along. I walked over to them to what was so funny.
"What are you guys talkin about?"
They looked at each other and laughed.
"Sam here asked me how our night was, I was filling them in and neither one of them believe I have bunny slippers."
"I can vouch for that, she was also sporting some cute pigtails too."
We all broke out in laughter. I looked at my friends and swelled with pride, life is good.
"Well it sounds like you ladies had a good time."
"It sure does, maybe next time I could join ya's, I could use a girls night."
"Next time Eric goes out of town it's a plan. Sookie can let ya know."
"You three together couldn't lead to anything good."
"Sam you know I am an Angel."
"Ya Sookie, ok, if you say so."
He walked out back laughing.
After work Pam followed me home to make sure I made it in the door safely. No one was waiting for me thankfully.
"You should head back now Pam, I will be OK, I am gonna head to bed, catch up on some sleep."
"Ok Sookie, I had a good time tonight, your human friends aren't so bad. I am really glad that red head came around and realized those FotS folks are nuts."
"Ya so am I, I missed her, we had been really good friends and I am glad we are again."
"I look forward to our next girls night with her, she seems like a little spit fire!"
"Oh she is."
"Ya know Sookie, I never did really thank you properly."
"For what?"
"For saving my life in Rhodes. If you hadn't come to help us Eric and I would likely be dead right now."
I felt a shudder go up my spine.
"There was no way I was leaving without you two."
"Thank You, your a good friend."
"It was my pleasure Pam."
She gave me a hug and headed home. I took a long hot shower and collapsed into bed. I wanted to get lots of sleep, Eric would be here tomorrow night, I know it will be a late one.
Chapter 14
I didn't get up until noon. I felt revitalized. I still had a few hours before I had to be to work so I changed my bed and did some laundry. I decided to give Amelia a call, last time I heard from her was when she left a message on my machine telling me she would be in New Orlean's a bit longer.
"Hello?"
"Hey Amelia, how's it going?"
"Hey Sookie, things are going great. My place will be ready in about 6 weeks. I went out yesterday and bought some new furniture and stuff for it, I am storing it at one of dad's buildings until I move back in."
"Racking up your credit card eh."
"Nope, dad bought it all. He is so happy since you arranged for him to get in touch with the King. He has got a lot of projects in the works for him. Lots of money rolling in. He wanted to thank me for it. He is also insistant on doing something for you."
"No, No, that's ok Amelia, I am just happy that he is making you so happy."
"Well he asked me if there was anything you needed or always wanted to get. I did think of a few things you have mentioned you could use or would like to have, expect some deliveries in the near future."
"Oh god Amelia, what did you do?"
"You'll see, trust me, you are gonna love them!"
"Well tell your father I said thank you, scratch that, better wait until they come so I know what I am thanking him for."
"Ok, so how is Bon Temps? Are ya lonely without us?"
I haven't told Amelia about Eric and I, I will tell her when she gets back.
"Things are good, I have been keeping busy working. I do miss you, when will you be back?"
"Today is friday right, let me see, Tuesday I guess. I would like to stay with you another month if that's OK. Octavia to if you don't mind."
"Of course not, I am glad to have ya's here. I am gonna miss you when you go."
"Me too but I will visit and you can visit me and we can call and email."
"For sure!"
"I gotta run Sookie, I'm going to pick out some paint colors, I'll see ya Tuesday."
"See ya then roomie."
I really was gonna miss Amelia when she left but it meant that Eric and I would have the house to ourselves. We were gonna have to share it for a month with Amelia and Octavia, I guess we would have to bring the sex down a few notches. When she gets back I am gonna get her and Octavia to put some kind of protection spell around my yard if it is possible. I don't want Bill Compton anywhere near my house.
I was really excited about going to work. I knew Eric was gonna come see me there. Week-ends at Merlotte's were pretty busy. I was running around like crazy. I was taking an order to one of my tables when I felt this jolt, it was like electricity running through my whole body, Eric. I turned and there he was, beautiful as ever. I dropped my tray on the table and ran to him and leaped into his arms. Everyone was watching us but I didn't care, my baby was home! I planted a huge kiss on his beautiful mouth.
"I guess your happy to me My Love."
"I missed you."
I hugged him as hard as I could as if that would keep him from leaving me again, I wish it was that easy.
"I missed you too."
"How was your trip?"
"Boring. How has work been?"
"Same ole, same ole."
"What time are you off?"
"In about an hour."
"I'll wait for you."
He kissed me on the cheek and went over to the bar. He was talking to Sam. I wonder how this was gonna go. I continued to work tables, whenever I went to the bar for more drinks I would eavesdrop on them a bit, they weren't really talkin about anything specific, just guy talk. It was rather normal, who would've thought eh? Could integrating Eric into my life be so easy? When the bar closed Eric helped us put up the chairs for Terry in the morning. If you had of told me a few months ago that I would be head over heals in love with Eric and that we would become domesticated like we have I would have laughed in your face. I stood for a minute and watched My viking vampire boyfriend do manual labour while he chatted with my boss. Where's a camera when you need one?
The night was going so well, why the hell did Bill Compton have to ruin it? When we walked out to leave there he was, leaning on my car waiting for us.
"How's the lovebirds tonight?"
"What the hell are you doing here Compton?"
"It's a lovely night, I thought I would go for a walk."
"Ya, Right."
"Look Bill, back off and leave Eric and I alone. If you really cared about me at all you would want me to be happy, Eric makes me happy."
"Can't you see that isn't real Sookie."
"What the hell are you talking about Bill."
"He has done something to you, something to make you think you are in love with him. He will use you and throw you away when he is done."
Eric was in front of him faster then I can blink.
"You are really pushing it Compton."
"Eric, you don't scare me. You won't kill me, Sookie would never allow it and you can't risk the repercussions of it."
"Oh Bill, you under-estimate me, there are worse things I could do to you then kill you."
"Try it, I have nothing to lose, you took the most important thing in my life from me. Killing you would feel good, maybe that's what I'll do, with you and your mind control out of her life she is free to be mine again. I'm the one she really wants."
I have had just about enough. I grabbed Eric by the arm and shoved him, I am not sure if it was the anger or all the vampire blood in me but he was surprisingly easy to move.
"Trust me Eric."
I grabbed Bill and kissed him, hard, I wanted to make it good. He responded enthusiastically, he was getting excited, I wasn't. I pulled away from him and put his hand over my heart.
"Do yo feel that? My heart, slow and steady right? Watch."
I grabbed Eric and kissed him, hard, the same way I kissed Bill. I pulled away from him and turned to Bill and put his hand back on my chest;
"Do you feel that? My heart is racing. Eric does that to me, not you. I am not under a spell, he is not controlling my mind. We wouldn't be together right now if I hadn't called him. I wanted to see him, I couldn't stop thinking about him. In Rhodes Bill, who is the one person I couldn't leave that building without? Eric, not you. I love him Bill, I couldn't live without him. You kill him and you kill me. I am sorry you are hurting but get over it. Stay away from me and stay away from my house, I never want to see you again. We could have been friends Bill but you ruined any chance of that."
"This isn't over."
He was gone. Eric whipped me around and kissed me.
"I hope you don't plan on kissing other guys like that often."
"It was the only thing I could think of doin, I had to show him, he needed to know that my heart is with you, not him."
"I love you Sookie, I wish I could show you just how much."
"Why don't we go home and you can work on it."
"Sounds good to me, I'll follow you."
Chapter 15
I was wild all the way home. What the hell was Bill gonna do next? I swear if he does anything to Eric, vampire or not, I will kill him with my bare hands! What was I thinking being with him? Ugggh. I need to get home and take a shower and brush my teeth, I kissed him and let him touch me, it was giving me the hebbie jebbies. By the time I pulled into my driveway I had calmed down. Eric had to call Pam, I got in the shower while he did that. I was all washed and shampooed and ready to get out when he slid in the shower behind me.
"I have thought about doing this again ever since I got my memory back."
"That was the first night we made love."
"Thank god it wasn't the last. You look so good when your wet. My memory doesn't do you justice."
I reached up and pulled his head torward me, he shoved his tongue in my mouth. Have I mentioned how good he is with his tongue? I could get an orgasm just kissing him.
"Would you like me to wash you?"
"I already have but I guess I can never be too clean."
He took my sponge and poured some soap on it. He began with my neck and shoulders, working his way down to my breasts. He kneeled down and gently bit my nipple. I moaned with pleasure. He washed me all the way down to my feet. He took his time, making sure he touched every inch of my body. He moved me back into the stream of water to rinse me off. My turn. I took the sponge and added more soap. I began with his chest, his rock hard chest. Then I moved to his arms, god he was built like a greek god. I kneeled down and washed his lower region, paying particular attention to one area. How does that phrase go? Hung like a horse? The good lord was good to him! I stood up and spun him around, moving him under the water and rinsing him off. I reached down and I could feel that he was hard. He was ready and so was I. I took him into my mouth as much as I could, he growled. I wrapped my hands around him and grabbed his ass, I moved his body back and forth, in and out, in and out. He was going crazy. He grabbed me by the shoulders and lifted me up into the air, he brought me down on top of him, moving me up and down so fast that my surroundings were a blur. He tilted my head back and bit my neck, sucking on me hard. Our orgasms came at the same time, I loved when that happened, it made it so much more intense. The bond between us made sex mind blowing. We got out of the shower and got dried off.
"Pam told me about Bill's behavior at Merlotte's the other night, I asked Sam about it tonight also. I had Pam get one of my vampire detective's follow him. He will let me know what he finds out in a few days."
I was physically and mentally exhausted. I had to go to sleep, Eric held me until I fell asleep, stroking my hair. It was so soothing. When I woke up in the morning I was alone. I hated mornings. I hate waking up with out Eric. How was I going to get over that? I got up and headed to the kitchen to make some coffee. I was still half asleep so it took me a minute to notice the smoke.
"Oh god not again!"
I ran to the phone and called 911
"This is Sookie Stackhouse, My house is on fire AGAIN!"
I hung up and ran outside, no need to give my address, they have been here before. I ran across the yard and turned back to look at the house. My house wasn't on fire, it was coming from behind the house. I ran out back and seen it, oh god, all the stuff Eric had delivered was on fire, it was almost all burned. The fire trucks better get here soon cause it is spreading towards my house.
"Oh no you don't!"
I ran to the side of the house and grabbed the hose, I turned it all the way on and ran back to try to stop it from reaching the house, it was spreading fast, my hose was not gonna cut it, I turned and started to spray the grass by the house, I did't even know if it would help, I sprayed and prayed. Suddenly I heard the sirens in the distance, "Hurry" I screamed as if they could hear me. The flames were about 10 feet from the house, the wet grass was slowing it down but not stopping it, I had to lead the trucks to the back of the house, I dropped the hose and ran out front, they were coming up the driveway. I started jumping up and down and pointing towards the back of the house.
"Please hurry!"
They got to the flames in time, "Thank You Jesus!"
It took them half and hour to get it all out. All Eric's stuff was destroyed. He was gonna be pissed!
"Hey Sookie, sorry this had to happen to you again."
I really liked Catfish, he is Jason's boss and a really nice guy. He liked Jason and he liked me too.
"Hey Catfish, thank you so much for getting here in time."
"You were lucky it didn't reach the house."
"I did a lot of prayin while I was waiting for you guys. Can you tell how the fire started?"
"Officially, not yet, in my opinion, it was arson, there is a book of matches over there and a couple empty liquor bottles."
"Damn it, I have to find out who did this."
"You leave that to us Ms. Stackhouse."
Oh great Bud Dearborn, not my biggest fan. I bet he finds someway to blame me for this, Jackass.
"So you have no idea who did this."
"Nope."
"Did you see anyone?"
"If I did don't you think I would tell you."
"I'd like to think so but you aren't always co-operative."
"Whatever Bud, I'm the one who almost had her house burn AGAIN, do you really think I wanna play mind games with you?"
"Any dead bodies this time?"
I knew where he was going with this.
"Not to my knowledge."
"Do you think any of your vampire friends had anything to do with this?"
"Look around Bud, it's daylight, you know vampire's can't come out in the sun."
He gave me a look that clearly said 'Damn Fangbanger', I know this cause I heard him say it, not out loud of course. I hated Bud Dearborn, he had no reason to treat me the way he did, if my Gran was still alive I know she would rip into him up one side and down the other. Gran was a good Christian woman but she wouldn't have put up with this crap from him.
"Sheriff Dearborn, there are foot prints outside one of the 1st floor bedroom windows, the grass is pressed to the ground."
"Someone was checking to see if you were home Ms. Stackhouse."
"Or asleep, so they wouldn't be seen."
"Possibly, yes."
"Anything else Deputy Syms?"
"A cigarette butt and more matches."
"Bag em up, we'll send them in to be checked for fingerprints. Get the liquor bottles and the other book of matches also."
"I need you to tell me everything that happened this morning Ms. Stackhouse." Is what his mouth said, his mind said;
'What a waste of time this is. She isn't going to tell me anything, she is no good, just like her piece of shit brother. It's her own fault this happened considering the company she keeps.'
"I got up, went to get coffee, seen smoke, called 911, went outside, found the fire, got the hose, and waited for the fire truck to come, now I am talkin to you."
"Awefully snippy aren't we Ms. Stackhouse. I am just tryin to find out what happened here."
Ya right you pig.
"No, you are just tryin to find out if one of my 'friends' had anything to do with this. Well they didn't. How bout you try to find out who really did, that's your job isn't it."
I turned on my heel and stomped into the house with a smile on my face, take that Buddy!
Chapter 16
"Merlotte's"
"Hey Sam, it's Sookie, look, I had a fire here again..."
"I'm on my way."
"No Sam, it is fine, it was in the back yard. They got to it before it got to the house."
"What happened?"
I told him everything that happened from the time I discovered it up until I called him.
"Do you have any idea who it could have been Sookie?"
"Not definitely but there are a couple contenders."
"Like who?"
"Let's see, Sandra Pelt, The FotS, possibly Jason's wife Crystal, her and I haven't exactly been best buddies, she is a bit of a stretch though. Frannie, Quinn's sister wasn't too happy with me the last time I seen her. I am sure if I sat down and thought about it there could be few more but my brain is too wired to think right now. I just wanted to be the one to tell you and let you know I won't be late for work."
"You can take tonight off if you want Sookie."
"No Sam, that's ok, I'd like to go into tonight, see if I get anything from anyone in there, someone may come in who knows something about this."
"Ok Sookie, if your sure, I'll see you then."
I still didn't have my coffee, that wasn't helping my mood any. I made a pot and headed outside, everyone was gone, I was kinda nervous being out here alone but I think it is safe to say the arsonists didn't stick around. I went over and looked at the ground below my window, yep, someone was watching me. Ewwww. I walked over to the charred pile that was Eric's hidey hole stuff. Why did they burn Eric's stuff? It didn't make sense, no one would have known what it was for. They didn't light the house on fire so my guess is that this was not an attempt on my life. I needed to talk to Eric, he wouldn't be up for hours. I was gonna have to call him to tell him this from work. I went to take a shower, I could smell smoke in my clothes. I was still in my pajama's and my hair was a mess, I must've looked lovely out there this morning. About a half hour after I got out of the shower I went outside to get something out of my car, there was a note taped to my door, it wasn't there before I got in the shower.
'This was just a warning whore.
We aren't done with you yet.
Your bloodsucker boyfriend won't be able to protect you from us!'
Aww shit, I shut and locked the door. I checked the back door and window's, all locked. Did Amelia's spell cover crazy arsonists? What the hell is going on? Could it be the FotS? They were watching me outside, they had to of been. They were out there the whole time, watching and likely laughing. Damn it, I had to call that damn racist Sheriff. No, screw that, he would just love this, I would wait and talk to Eric, this obviously envolved him too. This was a conversation I wasn't looking forward too, it would be bad enough telling him about the fire, but the note? He was going to lose it. Eric was loving and gentle... with me. Who ever did this is definitely taking thier life into thier hands by messing with Eric Northman. He is one vampire you do not cross!
It is too early to leave for work but I didn't want to stay here right now. I would just go in early and wait until my shift starts. I grabbed my purse and a bat and went to the door. I looked out and didn't see anyone. I opened the door a crack and listened, listening for thoughts. I didn't hear anything, I ran for the car, got in and locked the door. I can't live like this, scared in my home and yard. I had to find out who was behind this fast! I started the car and headed for Merlotte's. When I got there Sam was in his office;
"Your shift doesn't start for 2 hours, why are you here so early?"
I pulled the note out of my purse and handed it to him.
"This isn't good Sookie. I hope Eric can find out who is behind this."
"He isn't going to be happy."
"I know."
"I am going to go make a few phone calls before work."
I wasn't excited about making these calls but I had to knock a few suspects off my list. I went out to the bar and got a table in the corner, I took out my cell phone and started calling. First person I would call was Calvin Norris. I had to see if Tanya Grissom was still living her life 'Sookie Vendetta Free'.
"Hello."
"Hey Cavin, it's Sookie."
"Hello Sookie, it has been awhile, how have you been?"
"I am good Calvin, you? How's your hand?"
"The hand is good, it healed nicely."
"That is a relief to hear."
"So what makes you call me today."
"Tanya Grissom."
"What about her?"
"How is she? Is our little spell still working?"
"It seems to be yes, why, what is this about?"
I told him what happened with the fire and the note.
"I don't think it was Tanya and as far as I know she hasn't been in contact with Sandra Pelt. You call me Sookie if something happens and you need help. My niece and your brother my be seperated but thier baby makes us family."
"Thank you Calvin, I will keep that in mind. Please let me know if you hear anything please."
"I absolutely will, keep in touch so I know you are ok please."
"I will Calvin thanks. I have to go make a few more phone calls."
"Surely a sweet girl like you doesn't have that many enemies."
"I'm affraid I have a few, yes."
"Take care Sookie and watch your back."
"I will, thanks."
I didn't bother to ask him about Crystal, I really don't think it is her doing this. Next I would call Quinn, I haven't to him since we broke up.
"Yes."
"Hello Quinn, it's Sookie."
"I know who it is, call display, what do you want?"
I told him what happened and then I asked him about Frannie, I explained to him what happened the last time I seen her.
"My sister had nothing to with this!"
"I am just trying figure out who has it in for me Quinn, I have to look at everyone who has a grudge against me. You have to understand that I am scared for my life."
"I do understand that and Frannie had nothing to do with it, she is in Florida. I have moved on with my life Sookie as you have."
"I know that, I am sorry I called you but I had to."
"Well now you have."
"Thank you Quinn."
"Ya whatever, bye Sookie."
Then he hung up, prick! I am glad I dumped him! Should I try to call Sandra Pelt, NO! She wouldn't admit it anyway. Alcide, maybe he could find out something for me. I dialed his number.
"Hello."
"Hello Alcide, this is Sookie."
"Hey Sookie, how are you?"
"I've been better, listen the reason I called you is..."
I told my story again. This was getting old, I knew I would have to tell this a few more times at least.
"Would you like me to look into this for you?"
"I would like you to see if you can find out if Sandra Pelt had anything to do with this."
"Is she still harassing you?"
"Not recently no. She had promised to leave me alone while her parents were alive, once they died she started again but nothing has happened lately unless of course she is behind this."
"I owe you, so does the pack, I told you we would be there of you ever needed us, we will check out Sandra and I will let you know what I find out."
"Thank you so much Alcide, this is really freaking me out."
"Don't worry Sookie, I will help you anyway I can. Be careful OK."
"I will Alcide, thanks."
"I'll talk to you soon."
"Bye."
3 down. Who next? Well, FotS. It's not like I can call them and ask if they are going to try to kill me. I have made all the phone calls I can make for now. I still had an hour before I had to work. I went and ordered something from the kitchen, I hadn't eaten yet today.
Chapter 17
While I was working I listening to all the minds around me, I had more control over my telepathy and I was able to focus on one voice at a time while I moved around. Nobody here had anything interesting on thier mind. I did find out that I have 'Nice jugs' though. It was well past dark but I was scared to call Eric, he is going to be so angry when I tell him this. I decided I can't keep putting it off, I told Sam I was gonna run in his office to call him.
"Hello My love, How is work?"
"Eric I need to talk to you about something."
"What's wrong, what happened? I can feel it, are you OK? If Bill Compton did..."
"No Eric, not Bill."
Once again I repeated my story.
"I am on my way."
He hung up. Shit! I went back out and told Sam Eric was on his way.
"When he gets here you go home OK. We will be fine without you here tonight."
"Are you sure Sam?"
"Yes, I can see you are stressed out, you need to go home."
"Thanks Sam."
I gave him a kiss on the cheek, he was a good boss and a better friend.
"I'm gonna keep workin until he gets here."
It didn't take him long, he must've broke a few speed limits on his way. He grabbed me and hugged me, I started to cry. It felt so good to be in his arms, for the first time today I felt safe. He led me out back to Sam's office.
"Are you OK Sookie, did you get hurt?"
He walked around me and looked me over.
"I didn't get hurt Eric, the fire was out in the back yard."
"When I find out who did this they are dead!"
"Calm down Eric, we need to be rational and think."
"I am calm, I am just stating a fact, someone threaten your life and they will not get away with it!"
"Please just hold me Eric."
He scooped me up and sat in the chair, Cradling me like a child. I started to cry again.
"It's OK my love, I am here, you are safe."
"Can we go home? Sam told me I could leave early."
"Wondeful, let's go you will ride with me."
"But my car."
"Leave it, I will get someone to get it home for you."
He got up with me still in his arms and carried me out to the car. He put me down by the passenger door and opened it for me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him;
"I am so glad you are here."
"I will always be here for you My Love."
He held my hand all the way home and kissed it every now and then, it reminded me of our first date. He drove up to my house very slowly, he stopped the car halfway up the driveway and rolled down the window, a vampire appeared out of the darkness. He took the key to my car off the ring and gave it to him;
"Go to Merlotte's and get her car. Afterward resume the search, call my cell in an hour with an update."
He rolled up the window and drove up to the house.
"Who was that?"
"Someone under my employ. There are 4 more out here."
"What are they doing?"
"Trying to pick up a scent. They are also here to guard you, They will be here every night until this is solved."
"Where will you be?"
"I will be here also of course, with you, I am not leaving your side."
"I am glad to hear that Eric. But what about in the day? That's when they came after me."
"I have hired someone to watch you in the day. I called Alcide, he is sending a few members of the pack to watch you in the day. I will pay them of course."
"Ok, I guess that's OK, I will feel better knowing help is close by."
"Lets go in and I will run you a nice hot bath, sound good?"
"That sounds heavenly."
I went into my room and started to get undressed while he got the bath ready. When I went into the bathroom he had candles lit and the lights out. He lifted me up and sat me into the tub.
"I will join you in a moment."
He was gone for about 5 minute's, when he came back he had a drink in his hand.
"I know you don't drink but I figured you could use it to relax, you had it in your fridge, I hope it helps."
Gin and tonic is just what I need.
"Thanks baby, this will help."
He took off his clothes and slid in the tub behind me. He picked up the water pitcher and wet my hair. While he washed it he massaged my head with his fingers. It felt so good. After he rinsed my hair I layed back against his chest.
"You take such good care of me, I love you so much."
"You are precious to me, it pleases me to make you happy."
"You do, more then you know."
After he bathed me we got out of the tub and got dried off. When I walked into my room it to was filled with lit candles, the box of goodies he sent me was sitting on the bedside table.
"Lay down and relax, I will be right back, I need to make a phone call."
He went over to the window and shut the blinds and the curtain then he left the room. I layed there waiting, my head was spinning. I was scared, I knew Eric, he was angry and there was going to be hell to pay for someone out there. As much as I was terrified of who ever it was I didn't want them dead, I knew Eric was going to kill them as surely as I knew the sky was blue!
When he returned to the room I rolled over to look at him;
"Lay on you stomache my love."
I did what he asked. He climbed onto the bed and kneeled next to me. I felt something cold on my back, massage oil.
"Ahh, that's cold."
"Relax, trust me."
He began to rub my back and shoulders methodically, he was good with his hands. I could feel the stress melting away. He squirt more oil, into his hands this time and began the rub my butt. That was Nice! He worked all the way down to my feet, rubbing everywhere. I was relaxed now.
"Turn over Sookie."
Once again I did as he asked. He began the process again, I was enjoying it much more from this angle. He payed special attention to my breasts. He moved down my legs to my feet. He worked his way back up stopping in just the right spot. He rubbed my clit with his thumb, round in circles, I could feel my adrenaline pumping. I arched my back and moaned. He slid his head down and began lick me slowly, almost teasing me. I could feel my heart pounding. He slid his fingers into me and moved them in and out, I though I was going to explode. He began to pick up the pace the louder I moaned, I could feel myself on the edge of my release, he could feel it to so he moved faster, I screamed with pleasure, he slowed down, once it started to ease off he began to move faster and faster again, he did this over and over, he would take me over the edge and bring me back only to take me over it again. I lost count of how many orgasms I had. I was in a state of utter ecstasy.
"Stop Eric Stop, I need a minute..."
He slid up and layed beside me;
"Are you OK my love"
"I am more then OK, I just need a minute."
"Take as many as you need because I am not done with you yet."
"You are insatiable you know."
"When I am with you yes, you are the most amazing lover I have ever had, I can't get enough of you."
"You have had so many lovers Eric, I am sure I am not the best you've ever had. It just seems that way right now."
He took my face in his hands and turned it towards him so that I was looking into his beautiful blue eyes.
"I have had many lovers in my years it is true, but none of them could ever even compare to you. You have something none of them ever did... "
"And what is that?"
"My heart... you have touched me in a way no other woman has. I never knew having sex could feel like this."
"I am so happy I satisfy you, I don't exactly have a lot of sexual experience."
"You are amazing, you are a little sex kitten."
"Well this kitten is hungry for more."
"Let me take care of that then."
He climbed on top me and began to nibble on one of breasts while he rubbed the other one. He pulled at my my nipple with his teeth, drawing a tiny bit of blood, he sucked at the wound for a minute and then he licked it and kissed it. He moved his tongue down my body and went inside me with it moving it in and out, I was coming close to another orgasm. He stuck his fingers inside me and then he bit down on the inside of my thigh setting me off. I writhed in a state of rapture. Eric could take me to heights I never could have imagined. Everytime he touched my body it was electric. He slid up between my legs and drove himself deep inside me. He fucked me hard and he fucked me fast, going further inside me then he's ever been. He pulled out and flipped me over onto my knees so he could take me from behind, he leaned on my back so he could reach my clit to rub it, I was in a frenzy now, I felt like I was going to blackout. He grabbed me by my hair and pulled me upright, he put his arm infront of my face;
"Bite me Sookie! Now, Hard!"
I bit down on his arm and I could taste his blood in my mouth, I began drinking it, I felt his fangs drive into my shoulder, sharing blood with Eric was a carnal desire I needed more and more. Our blood bond was so strong now, it was almost like we were one being. We both reached the peak of our climax at the same time, I fell onto the bed, fighting to catch my breath. Sex with Eric always left me breathless.
"How do you feel now my love?"
"Relaxed and extremely satisfied."
"I am glad you are content."
"I need to put something on, I am cold."
"Let me get you some Pajama's."
I got dressed and went out to the kitchen to get a drink.
"I am going to call Tobias to see if they have found anything."
I went back and layed in bed, it was only 12:30 am. I was exhausted.
"No sign of anyone, they did pick up the scent of 2 humans but lost it down the road, they got into a car."
"I am sorry you lost all your supplies."
"Don't you dare worry about that my love, they can be replaced, you can't!"
"I have faced alot of things Eric but I have never had a direct threat like this left at my home, It is scary to think someone was here."
"Don't worry, I will keep you safe and get to the bottom of this my love. You are tired you need to go to sleep, I will not leave here until just before dawn and when I do the were guards will come. I am told you know one of them, Dawson?"
"oh yes, he is a great guy, Oh I am glad it is him."
"I am glad to hear that, I need to know that you feel safe."
"I will be fine, I promise."
He layed down on the bed and held me until I fell asleep. It didn't take long. I woke up at 5:30am, something was wrong. I got up and went out to the livingroom, the front door was open, Eric was no where to be seen. There was a vampire standing outside the door, he was holding a gun. I could smell magic.
"What happened, where is Eric?"
"There were intruders in the yard, they used a spell to neutralize 3 of the other guards, they are dead. Eric and Tobias have given chase to the killer's. I am to guard you."
"Oh Eric no, they could kill him to."
"Mr Northman will be fine Ms. I have never met a more skilled vampire then him. He will return shortly."
I started to head for the door.
"Please stay inside Ms., Mr. Northman will not be please if he returns and finds you outside. Stay in there where you are safe."
I paced the floors, I was scared. What if he didn't come back? What would I do without Eric? I couldn't breath, it felt like there was a 100 pound weight on my chest. I calmed myself down and I waited, and waited. Finally after half an hour he came back, he was mad, he was speaking very fast in another language, I wasn't sure of course but I think he was swearing.
"Eric are you OK, what happened, did you catch them?"
"I am fine, we caught one of them yes, he is dead."
"How?"
"I killed him."
I gasped for breath.
"Why?"
"He was here to harm you Sookie. I tried to talk to him to find out why they were doing this. He would only say he was following his masters orders. He would not tell me who his master was. I tried to force it out of him but he wouldn't give into me, when I tried to Glamour him he stuck his thumbs in his eyes and gauged them out, that is when I killed him."
"What about the other one?"
"She was faster, she used magic to help with her escape. Tonight she lives, next time she won't be so lucky."
"I don't feel safe having you stay here. They managed to kill three vampire's. They are using magic."
"I am not leaving my home Eric."
"I cannot let you stay here, you must leave with me now."
"It doesn't matter where I go, if they want me they will find me."
"What do you propose we do then?"
"Amelia is due to come home Tuesday, I will call her to come early, I will get her cast some spells to add more protection to the property. They have magic and so do I!"
"You must call her first thing. I want her here before I arrive back here tonight."
"Promise I will get her here."
"I wish I didn't have to leave you. I need to get my day place set up here."
"You being here in the day won't help me Eric, you can't do anything."
"I feel helpless Sookie, I can't lose you, your everything to me."
"I will be safe today with Dawson. He is very good at what he does, he already saved my life once."
"Go back to bed my love, you need your rest. Call your friend first thing and don't go anywhere without your guards."
"I won't go anywhere at all, I am off tomorrow and Monday."
"If you are scared here you must leave, go to a hotel and get a room."
"I will be fine, I am going to go back to bed now."
"I love you Sookie, I will find out who is doing this, I will make you safe again."
"I know you will Eric, I love you too."
I went back to bed but couldn't sleep, I was too upset. Eric could sense it and he came in and layed beside me, pulling me in to his chest. I started to cry.
"Shhhh my love, sleep now, I am here."
Ya, until the sun came up then he would be gone again.
Chapter 18
Coffee. I can smell coffee. Someone is in my house making coffee. It had to be Dawson. God love him.
"Sookie?"
"Are you awake?"
Amelia? What the hell.
"Amelia what are you doing here? When did you get home? I was going to call you today."
"Eric took care of that. You've been keeping some secrets roomie."
"Ya sorry about that, I wanted to wait until you got home."
"No problem, I'm guessing you've been pretty busy."
She wiggled her eyebrows up and down at me and winked.
"Are you gettin up today?"
"What time is it?"
"1:45"
"Shit really, I slept most of the day away. Is Dawson here?"
"Ya, he and some guy named Freddie are out there walking around the property. Come on, get up, I made coffee and I brought muffins and donuts."
"Give me a minute, I have to wash my face and use the bathroom."
Amelia headed out to the kitchen while I got myself together. I was glad she was home. When I walked out to the kitchen I gave her a big hug;
"I am glad you are here, sorry you had to come home to this."
"Trouble seems to follow you everywhere doesn't it."
She let out a little giggle. It was comforting in a strange way.
"Octavia and I have been brain storming, tryin to figure what we should do. When we got here we did a little snooping around, trying to see what spells were cast here. Right now my spell is the only one active."
Amelia started rummaging through her purse. She hauled out a bottle, it looked like a spice bottle. She handed it to me.
"I want you to put some of this in your pocket or shoes everyday. It is red pepper, it will protect you from any spells being cast on you."
"Red pepper? Really?"
"Yes really, trust me, who is the witch here?"
"Ok, I trust you, I will do it."
"We decided to do a more powerful version of the spell I did on the house. We are going to cast it around the entire property. I need you to make a list of names of anyone allowed here. Try to keep the number as small as possible. No more then 20. We will include them in the spell so they can enter."
"How does it work?"
"Same as the one on the house with a few tweaks. We will use a bell as a sort of detector. If anyone not listed in the spell tries to enter the property the bell will ring. If anyone tries to perform a spell to cast out my spell they won't be able to."
"What if someone comes during the day to deliver something? I have had a lot of those lately."
"We can allow for that in the daytime hours. At night the spell will be strongest."
"Have I mentioned I am glad you are home."
"I think so but I am glad to hear it again."
I was on my second cup of coffee and I was nibbling on a muffin when I got a really bad feeling, almost like a premonition I guess. It was death, I felt the life drain out of someone I was close to.
"Amelia, something has happened, I can feel it."
"What do mean?"
"Someone is dead or going to be dead, who ever it is I know them, I am close to them."
"I need to call Jason and Sam. I can't get in contact with Eric or Pam yet. It isn't Tara, it is someone I am very close to."
I picked up the phone and called Jason.
"Hello."
"Hello Jason, oh thank god your ok."
"Of course I am Sis, are YOU ok? Why are you so panicked?"
Jason didn't know anything that was going on and I wasn't about to tell him and drag him into it.
"Oh it is nothing big brother, I just woke up from a nap and I had a terrible dream that something happened to you."
"Geez Sookie, ya scared me."
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I was still in that half awake, half asleep state and wasn't thinking clearly."
"It's ok, I've had that happen to me to. So how are ya sis, whatcha been up to?"
"Nothing much, work, work, work. You?"
"Same here, I have been spending sometime with Crystal. I am not gonna ignore that fact that I am gonna be a dad, I want to be the best dad I can be."
"You will be a great dad Jason, you are like a big kid yourself."
We both laughed.
"Well I gotta go Jason now that I have scared the crap out of you, I got some house work to catch up on."
"OK Sis, no more dreamimg about me ok. Talk to ya soon."
"Bye Jason."
Thank god Jason was OK, next I called Sam.
"Hello."
"Hey Sam, just makin sure your not dead."
"Why the hell would I be dead? Do you know something I don't know?"
I told him about last night and about my sorta premonition.
"I assure you I am fine and I will watch my back today. Call me if you need anything Sookie, I mean it."
"I will Sam thanks. I need to go ok, I will talk to you soon."
"Bye Sookie."
Not Jason or Sam, who? Was I just being stupid? Uggh, I needed air.
"I am going out to talk to Dawson."
"Ok, I am gonna get a list of supplies ready for the spell."
I walked out the back door to the yard. I didn't see Dawson. I went around to the front of the house and he was leaning up against his truck with a gun hanging from his shoulder.
"Good afternoon Sookie, How are ya today?"
"I am great Dawson, you? This must be terribly boring for you."
"I am getting paid alot of money which makes it easier."
"Ok, that's good then. Have you seen anything?"
"Nope, nothing."
"That is great, now have you and your friend eatin?"
"Not since mid morning, no."
"How 'bout I go make ya's some sandwiches and cokes? I also have coffee and Amelia brought some muffins and donuts home with her."
"We wouldn't want to impose dear."
"Not a problem at all, I'll give you a holler when they are ready."
I walked back into the house and made my bodyguards some food. I had some ham, turkey, roastbeef and bologna in the fridge. I made a couple of each and set them on the table with a couple cans of coke and the boxes of donuts and muffins. I also had some chips I put out for them too. I went to the door to call them in.
"Do you big strong men want to come in and eat?"
They both laughed and started in. I didn't know Freddie but he had a kind, friendly face, he was about 6'2 and built like a brick shit house. He was definately in the right line of business being a bodyguard.
"I Put all the food on the table and there are more cokes in the fridge, come, eat."
They sat and scarfed the food down. I had another cup of coffee and Amelia came in and had a donut. Before she had left for New Orleans she and Dawson had been on a couple dates. I was wondering if they would pick up where they left off. They got along great and made each other laugh, they were quite cute together.
"I need to call some witches and wiccans around the area and see if any of them have the supplies I need, I can't get to a magic shop today and this needs to be done right away."
"Ok great, let me know if you need help."
Dawson and Freddie finished thier food and headed back outside. I did the dishes and cleaned up the mess. It was 3:30 now. Eric would be here in a couple hours. I decided to take a shower now and then do a few odds and ends while I waited for him. I was still bothered by the 'premonition' I had earlier, was I just being paraniod or was I really getting a glimpse of something to come? Worrying about it wasn't going to help. I would just drive myself crazy. I had to believe everything would work out in the end, it always does right?
Chapter 19
Eric arrived sometime after dark. My guess is that he woke up and went right to his car and left for here.
"How have you been today My Love?"
"It was a nice quiet day."
"I'm glad to hear that."
"Today the glass is half full."
"Half full?"
"It is an expression. Things are clearer today. Who ever is doing this isn't going to get the best of me. I will fight them tooth and nail. I am no damsel in distress!"
"No you are not, you are the strongest, bravest woman I have ever met. Sometimes a little too brave!"
"I am woman, hear me roar!"
"Another expession?"
"Yes baby, another expression."
I had a little chuckle at him, he grinned at me. I gave him a kiss and went to get him a True Blood.
"So how do we find out who is behind this?"
"I am not sure, I am hoping who ever it is gets sloppy and we get a clue soon."
"I can't sit around waiting for who ever it is to come after me again."
"I know it is frustrating but it will end soon, I promise."
Amelia came in from her trip to town for supplies. She managed to find it all through some of the witch friends she made here.
"I need to get started on this soon. Where is Octavia?"
"She is her room napping, she said she need to prepare herself to do the spell, she said it would be exhausting."
"It will be, we are going to use powerful magic to do this."
"Do you need some help?"
"Do you have that list made up yet?"
"Yes, here it is."
I handed her the piece of paper with the names. I hope I got everyone.
"What is the list for?"
"It is a list of names Eric of people allowed on my property, Amelia will include them in the spell."
"May I see it?"
Amelia handed the list to him.
"Sam, Pam, Dawson, Freddie, Alcide, Calvin, Jason, Amelia, Octavia and Myself. May I add a few? I have some guards who will be here at night."
"Sure, go ahead."
He added 7 more names to the list. Amelia took it and went to get Octavia, time to get this show on the road. It took the about an hour to get everything ready. They had viles of stuff and some herbs and twigs wrapped with twine, they had little sachets full of what appeared to be herbs and powders, they said a spell over it all and then went outside to begin thier ritual. They travelled all around the yard and buried things here and there, chanting in a language I didn't understand. They were out pretty far, alot of my yard would be protected. After they had finished that they came back to the house, got more stuff and went out into the yard just outside the house. They lit a small fire and began throwing stuff into it and chanting. Smoke and flames billowed high up in the sky and it divided up and went down to every area they buried something. It looked like legs coming out from a huge mass of smoke, it was beautiful. They chanted for a long time. At one point they stopped and threw something big onto the fire, blue flames shot up and travelled down all the smokey legs, it shot all around the yard from leg to leg, it had us enclosed like a dome, it wasn't really fire though, it looked like fire and sounded like fire but wasn't really fire, it was magic and it was powerful, the yard reaked of it. Amelia began to chant again, it was still in a language I didn't know, then she said the names on the list, she said them all clearly and slowly, punctuating each syllable, after she read the last name she said something else and then threw the list into the fire, the flames shot up again and down each leg. I looked at both thier face's, they were strained. Octavia picked up a stick and hung a bell off the end of it. She held the bell over the fire and her and Amelia began chanting again. The bell became surrounded in the blue flame, they stopped chanting and the flame went out. Amelia walked over to me;
"Sookie, will you do something for me?"
"What?"
"I need you to go over to the fire, cut your hand and drip blood into the fire."
"Why?"
"The property is yours, I need your blood to seal the spell."
"OK."
I walked over to the fire and Amelia gave me a knife, it was beautiful, it had a carved wooden handle.
"Cut the palm of your hand and hold it over the fire, palm down letting the blood drip until I stop chanting."
I did as she said, the smoke going into the cut stung, it took about 5 minutes for her to finish. I stepped back to where I had been standing before. They said one last spell and then the fire went out. Poof, just like that.
"That should do it. We used some pretty powerful old magic. No one is getting through that!"
Eric stepped up to Amelia and placed his hands on each of her shoulders.
"Thank you for helping us Amelia, you are a very good friend to Sookie, please take this as show of my gratitude."
He hauled 2 envelopes out of his back pocket, he handed one to Amelia and one to Octavia.
"Eric, you don't need to do this, Sookie is my friend and has taken me into her home, I am glad to do anything I can to help her."
"I know that Amelia but I want to do this, please take it."
She opened the envelope and looked inside;
"Oh no Eric, this too much, $10 000 is too much."
He walked over to me and put his arm around me;
"She is worth much more then that to me, I give it to you gladly."
"I know there is no sense arguing with you about this, so thank you Eric, this is very kind of you. Sookie is a very Lucky woman."
"I am glad you think so."
I hugged Eric and kissed him.
"That was nice of you Eric, I know they appreciate that."
"I would give away all the money I have if I thought it would keep you safe and happy for the rest of your life."
"I love you Eric."
"I too my love."
We went into the house, Amelia hung the bell from a hook on the wall by the door.
"If anyone tries to get on the property who is not welcome the bell will ring."
"Amelia, what if something happens and we need someone to come here who isn't on the list?"
"If I have to I can let them in."
I turned to Eric;
"So now what?"
"Now we wait."
Chapter 20
It has been 4 days since we did the spell. It is Thursday, one week away from Christmas and 3 weeks since Eric and I finally smartened up and gave in to our attraction. Nothing has happened, no one has tried to kill me and no one I am close to has died. I am sure it isn't over, were just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Eric has spent every night with me and Dawson and Freddie have been with me during the day. When I go to work Sam lets them sit in the bar, he even gives them free food and drinks which Eric and I offered to pay for, he said it was his contribution to my safety. When I tried to argue with him he would point his finger at me and shake his head at me. I gave up.
I am actually up early today, I haven't been up all night having sex lately, Eric and I have tried not to get too carried away with Amelia and Octavia on the house. It is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! I spent most of the morning just sitting around chit chatting with Amelia and drinking coffee, it is nice to be care-free with all the shit hanging over my head.
"What time are you working today?"
"I not in til 5:30."
"Can I borrow your car tonight? Mine is acting up, Dawson is going to take a look at it for me."
"Ya sure, what are ya up to?"
"We are going to go to dinner with some friends in Shreveport."
"Well have a good time."
"I am gonna drive my car as far as Merlotte's tonight, I can get it to there, I just don't want to drive it all the way to Shreveport. Dawson is going to take it to his place when he goes home tonight."
"Not a problem, don't worry about me, Eric can drive me home."
"He sure is in love with you."
"I feel the same way, he is amazing. I never thought I would find my soulmate in Eric Northman."
"He is sexy as hell, you are really lucky Sookie."
"I know, I just wish we could get past this stuff going on and get to our happily everafter."
"You will soon, I am sure of it."
"Well, I should go do some stuff before work tonight, I have to run to the grocery store and go pay some bills. Do you want to come?"
"Nah, I got some calls to make to New Orleans, can you pick something up for me?"
"Ya sure, what?"
"I need some shampoo and conditioner."
"Write down what kind ya want and I will get it on my way out."
I went into the bathroom and got cleaned up, I threw on some jeans and a sweater. I was gonna wait to shower before work. I grabbed Amelia's list and headed out the door. I had to tell Dawson and Freddie where I was going. They would be following me, I told them to just ride with me but they didn't want anyone to see us together, that way they could get anyone who might approach me. I didn't tell Eric I was bait, he would not approve, I was sure Dawson would get to me if something happened, I was always very careful when I went out anyway. Dawson went into to the grocery store with me but away from me of course. I got some groceries, True Blood and Amelia's shampoo and conditioner. I was walking towards the cash register when I heard something, not out loud of course;
'That whore is gonna get whats coming to her soon.'
I turned around and looked in the direction the voice was coming from, Dawson was in my sight, he seen the look on my face a ran to my side;
"What is it Sookie?"
"I heard someone's thoughts, they said I was a whore and I was gonna get whats coming to me. I need to find them, be quiet while I listen."
I started to walk slowly, listening to everyone's thoughts.
'Did she say whole wheat or white bread?'
'I don't need these cookies, my ass is fat enough as it is.'
'Do I have all the ingredients I need for the casserole?'
'Shoot, one of these eggs are cracked.'
Nothing, whoever it was is gone.
"Go ask Freddie who he seen leave here in the last 10 minute's while I pay for my stuff."
"I am not leaving you."
"I'll be OK they are gone, go, they might be still close by."
He ran out of the store and I got in line, seemed stupid to just stay here and pay for my stuff but damn it I was not gonna let them bastards run my life! I was heading outside within 5 minutes;
"Did he see anyone?"
"A few people came out, hard to tell who it could have been, no one had a t-shirt on that said ' I'm gonna get Sookie Stackhouse.'"
I had to laugh.
"Ha, Ha, those t-shirts might be a good idea, I bet I could sell a few."
"We better get you home little lady, I am gonna ride with you this time."
Freddie followed us home in Dawson's truck. When we got there Amelia was out on the porch which was littered with big boxes.
"What is this stuff Amelia?"
"It is the stuff from dad."
"Oh my really? What is it."
"Come see for yourself."
The first box was a dishwasher. I have a dishwasher, woohoo!
"Oh Amelia, this is great, a dishwasher, wow!"
"I knew you would love it, keep looking."
The next 2 boxes were a flat screen TV and a new DVD player.
"Amelia, this too much, this stuff must've cost a fortune."
"Sookie, if you only knew how much money my dad is gonna make from the new King, this is chump change and this isn't all of it."
"What, there's more?"
"One more thing, come with me."
She took my hand and led me around to the side of the house. There was a huge box and some lumber, it was the makings of a gazebo.
"A gazebo Amelia, Really? Wow, I always wanted one to sit out in."
"I know, I knew you would love this, someone is going to come put it together for you too, where ever you want it."
I hugged Amelia with all my might which was alot with all the vampire blood.
"Can't..... Breathe..... Sookie."
"Oh, I'm sorry, are you OK?"
"Yes I am fine, so I guess you like it all eh?"
"Yes I do, it really is too much but I love it all. I have to go call your father and thank him."
"You can't today, he is in Las Vegas, I will hear from him soon, you can talk to him then OK."
"Alright."
"Let's go get your new TV and DVD player hooked up."
"I don't know how."
"I do!"
I was so excited that I forgot about my little incident at the grocery store.
"I heard something when I was out today Amelia, someone thinking something nasty about me but I couldn't find them afterwards."
"I wish I had've went with you I could've helped but I knew this stuff was coming and I was so excited when you said you were leaving, I knew I would be able to surprise you, I am such an idiot."
"No, No, It is fine, nothing happened, I only heard something, don't fell bad Amelia, I mean it!"
"OK, Ok, lets go get this done. I can't hook up a dishwasher though."
"I can!"
It was Freddie.
"Can you hook it up for me Freddie, I will pay you for it."
"Yes I will and no you won't. I already get paid alot of money to be here, I don't feel like I am actually doing anything but sit around, this way I am working for my money."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, ya got any tools?"
"In the shed. You go get them and I will go make you some lunch, at least let me do that for you."
"Deal!"
Amelia and Dawson helped me carry in the groceries. I put them away and made us all some lunch.
"Where is Octavia?"
"She layed down for a nap, she wanted to make sure she would be able to stay up late tonight for dinner."
"I will put a sandwich in the fridge for her."
We all sat down and ate and laughed. To see us you wouldn't think we were a telepath, a witch and 2 werewolf bodyguards. I cleaned up after lunch and got out of Freddie's way so he could put in my dishwasher. He had to cut my cupboards some but who cares, I have a dishwasher! Amelia and I set out to work on the TV. Lots of wires, I am glad she knows what she is doing. It took 2 hours for us to get it done. Freddie finished fast too, he was good, I might have to come home after work and dirty all my dishes just to try it out! We picked up all the tools and stuff and I had just enough time to get ready for work.
"I will park out back Amelia, you'll have to come get the keys when you get there."
"Thanks Sookie, I appreciate it."
"Take care of my car."
"I will treat it like a little baby."
"See ya later roomie."
"See ya in about an hour and a half."
I was in a great mood going into work. I hope I didn't hear anything I didn't want to hear tonight! Eric arrived about an hour after I did. I was busy so he went over and sat down with Dawson and Freddie and got updated on today. I went over to the table and Eric was not happy. Did I think he would be? I knew Dawson would tell him what happened while I was out.
"I am fine Eric, nothing happened."
"If I find out it was I will kill them just for calling you a 'whore'."
"Eric no, it is OK, I have been called worse."
"By who, I will kill them too."
I gave him a stern look;
"Eric....."
"OK, I will be good.... for now!"
Amelia came up behind me and scared the crap out of me.
"Damn it Amelia, you about gave me a heart attack."
"Oh Sookie, I am so sorry."
"It's OK, I am glad you were friend, not foe."
"Always a friend."
"Here are my keys, have a good time."
"We will, thanks. Here are my keys Dawson, I will talk to you tomorrow. Bye Guys."
She skipped out of the bar, singing.
"We gotta head out too, we will see you tomorrow Sookie."
"Thanks for today Freddie, I am gonna try it out when I get home."
"My pleasure, see ya tomorrow."
They both gave me a pat on the arm as they left. I sat across from Eric and he took my hands.
"What did Freddie do for you today?"
"Installed my new dishwasher."
"Where did you get that?"
"Amelia's father."
"Why?"
"He wanted to thank me for hooking him up with the king. He is making a lot of money off of him. I also got a flat screen TV, DVD player and a kit to make a gazebo outside."
"That was nice of him."
"I think it was too much but I love it all!"
He smiled at me and kissed both my hands.
"You better get back to work my love."
"OK, what are you going to do?"
"I have a few phone calls to make."
I bent down and kissed him and went back to work. The night was going so good, of course it was too good to be true.
Chapter 21
At about 10:45 Bud Dearborn and Deputy Syms walked in the door. Oh god, I could feel it, something happened, I didn't need to ask him, his mind told me everything I needed to know. Octavia was dead and Amelia is in the hospital in bad shape. I had to hide my shock until he told me. Unlike Andy Bellefleur he didn't know or believe in my telepathy, any sign of my knowing what he was gonna tell me before he actually did would just point a big neon arrow at me. I felt an arm go around me, Eric, he could feel I was upset through our bond.
"Ms. Stackhouse, we have some bad news for you. Two women named Amelia Broadway and Octavia Fant were in a car accident driving a car registered to you."
"I loaned them my car to go to Shreveport because Amelia's is having problem's"
"Ms. Broadway was driving the car, she lost control and the car flipped over and rolled down an embankment before being stopped by a tree. Ms. Fant was killed instantly and Ms. Broadway has been seriously hurt but is stable, they are in the Shreveport Memorial Hospital."
I started to cry, I could barely breath, I could feel myself drifting out of consciousness. I woke up in Sam's office. Eric was at my side, rubbing my arm.
"Sookie? Are you OK, can you sit up.?"
"Octavia is dead, Amelia could have died too. How? Why?"
"We have not been able to fully examine your car but from what we could see at the scene we believe the brakes were tampered with. Do you know who could have done this to your car?"
I looked at Eric and he gave me look, I could feel what he was thinking;
"I have no idea. Are you saying that the accident happened because someone was trying to kill me?"
"We believe so."
I killed Octavia.
"Sheriff Dearborn, could we talk about this at a later time, my girlfriend needs to go to Shreveport to see her friend."
"I would like to continue this conversation tomorrow Ms. Stackhouse. I will be at your house at 11 am."
"Thank you sheriff, I will be home, I need to get to Amelia."
Sam came over and knelt beside me;
"Don't come into work tomorrow, I will get someone to take your shift, I am so sorry about Octavia, tell Amelia I am thinking about her."
He stood up and whispered to Eric;
"I will stop by the house tomorrow night, I want to help catch the son-of-a-bitch doing this."
"I will see you then Sam, thank you."
Eric helped me up and we went out the back door to his car. He helped me in and went around to his side.
"Are you OK my love?"
"No, I am not OK! My friend is dead and Amelia almost died too, I AM NOT OK!"
"I am going to find out who is responsible for this and I am going to kill them!"
"I would like to watch!"
He wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead.
"Let's go to see Amelia."
The drive to Shreveport was quiet. I think I was still in shock. My head was spinning I needed to know why, I needed.... a thought came to me;
"Eric... the other day... I felt like some one close to me... was going to die. I passed it off as me being paraniod, I wasn't! I could have saved her if I had've taken it seriously, it is all my fault."
He pulled the car over and grabbed me by both my arms.
"Sookie, this is not your fault. So you had a premonition about this, what could you have done, locked up everyone you loved? There was nothing you could do about it honey."
"I could have stopped it."
"How would you have done that?"
"I should never have loaned her my car, that should be me dead, not Octavia!"
"Sookie I really am sorry she is dead but I am happy it wasn't you."
"I'm not."
"I am not going to argue about this with you, we need to get to Amelia, we need to find out what happened."
He started driving again and I just stared out the window. I had been responsible for Debbie Pelts death but that was self defense. Octavia's death could have been prevented by me. How can I live with that. Amelia, oh god what if Amelia dies? I need to see her, I need to see if she is OK and tell her I am sorry. We drove into the hospital parking lot, it was barren. The nurse at the front desk pointed us towards the emergency department where Amelia was still being held until they moved her to a room. As I walked into her room I drew in a big breath, I was scared, I felt so guilty. She was laying in the bed with her back to us, I walked around and stood in front of her, kneeling down to see her face. She had a huge cut on her forhead that had what looked to be about 15 stitches in it, her left eye was black and swollen. Her face was covered in cuts and scrapes, likely from glass. Her lip was swollen and cut also, it had 4 stitches in it. I could not see the rest of her body but I could imagine how bad it must be.
"Amelia? Are you awake?"
She tried to open her eyes, of course her left eye wasn't going to open, she spoke in a low hoarse whisper;
"Sookie?"
"Yes Amelia it is me, how are you, are you OK?"
"It hurts all over but I am OK. My left arm is broken and my face is beat up pretty good but no internal damage. The doctor's said I can go home tomorrow."
"I am so sorry Amelia, this is all my fault, I shouldn't have let you take my car."
"Sookie, I don't blame you for this, neither would Octavia."
"I was the intended victim, not you."
"I don't think that is true."
"Why not."
"We stopped at a garage for gas on the way, Octavia went in to use the washroom and I went in to pay, I seen this guy outside on my way in. After we left he must've followed us, he forced us off the road Sookie. He knew it wasn't you in that car."
"The brakes were tampered with Amelia."
"We were in the store for about 15 minutes, that would leave him time enough to do it. The brakes worked fine up until then."
"Why would anyone want you two dead, it doesn't make sense!"
"Don't know Sookie but it wasn't your fault, I am sure of that. Please don't blame yourself."
"Eric, we need to find out who is doing this."
He walked over beside me and spoke to Amelia;
"What kind of car was he driving and what did he look like?"
"The car was black, a 4 door, really big, not sure what kind, it looked old and had no license plate. He was about 5'9, 180 pounds, short brown hair and a goatee."
"The car was likely stolen and gotten rid of afterwards. We have a description to go by, hopefully we can track him down."
"I didn't tell the police that we were run off the road, I only told them that I lost control, I wanted to let you deal with this Eric, I want those bastards to pay for killing my friend."
He took her hand and brushed a piece of hair out of her face;
"Believe me Amelia, they will."
Eric reached over and grabbed the buzzer and hit it for the nurse to come. She was in the room in 30 seconds. She was clearly startled by Eric;
'Hubba Hubba, what a fine piece of man candy, wait, vampire candy. I wonder if he is single?'
"I can I get you something?"
"Yes, I would like to speak to Ms. Broadways doctor please."
"He is with another patient right now, is there something I can help you with?"
'The room next door is empty.'
I was to tired to bitch slap her.
"No, I would like to speak to her doctor please."
I could tell by the sound of his voice that he was 'convincing' her.
"I will go page Dr. Shane right away."
She turned and left with a smile on her face.
"Can I get you two anything, something to drink or eat?"
"I am fine, how about you Amelia."
"No thank you, I can't handle anything right now."
It took about 10 minutes for Dr. Shane to come."
"How is the patient feeling now?"
"She is pain, can you give her something for it."
"I can adjust her pain meds yes."
Eric held out a card to the doctor.
"I would like Ms. Broadway's bill sent to this address and I would like her to be moved to a private room."
"And you are?"
"Eric Northman, her roommate's boyfriend."
"I am not sure if we have a private room available."
"Please check on that please, I want the best for her, money is no object."
"I will have the nurse see to it right away."
"Dr, Shane, when can I take her home?"
"I would like to keep her at least until tomorrow night, she banged her head pretty bad. If she shows improvement by then you can take her home."
I reached out and shook his hand.
"Thank you Doctor. Can I stay with her tonight?"
Eric spoke;
"She means can we stay with her tonight?"
"I think that will be OK as long as you let her rest."
"I will, I promise."
He left the room and I pulled a chair up beside Amelia's head.
"Thank you Eric but you don't have to pay for this, I can take care of it."
"You are import to my Sookie so therefore you are important to me."
"Your boyfriend is quite chivalrous Sookie, you are lucky to have him."
"Don't I know it, now you go to sleep Amelia, I will be right here when you wake up."
"You don't have to stay Sookie, I will just be sleeping anyway, I can feel the medication kicking in."
"I am not leaving you alone here. Eric, you don't have to stay."
"I am not leaving either. I will stay til almost dawn and then Dawson and Freddie will come here, I am going to go call Dawson right now."
He walked out of the room to make his call.
"Amelia, do you want me to call your father."
"No Sookie, please don't, he is in Las Vegas on business, I will call him when I get home."
"I am sure this is more important then business Amelia."
"I know but what can he do from there? Worry, no I will call him tomorrow."
Amelia fell asleep pretty fast and I sat there for a while holding her hand. She looked so helpless laying there. I felt Eric come up behind me and wrap his arms around me;
"She will be OK my love."
"I know, thank god."
"The nurse told me that they will be moving her in 20 minute's to private room. They are going to put a cot in there for you."
"Thank you for this Eric."
"Anything for you my love. I got you some food from the vending machine, eat something to keep your strength up, you will be no good to Amelia if you are weak as a kitten."
"No chance of that with all the vampire blood in me."
Still, do it for me, please."
"OK baby."
I ate a sandwich and some chips and drank a bottle of water. They came into move Amelia right when Eric said they would. They were careful not to wake her. Her room was very nice, a soft yellow color with nice real furniture. There was a love seat, arm chair, coffee table and mini fridge. My guess is that this room is reserved for very important patients. Eric made sure Amelia was on that list. He made me lay on the cot and he sat watch over Amelia while I slept too. He woke me before he left to say good-bye and tell me he would be at the house after dark. Dawson was sitting in a chair by Amelia and Freddie was by the door. I went back to sleep.
Chapter 22
I was woken when the doctor came into check on Amelia. She was sitting up in her bed and she looked worse then she did last night, her face was really swollen, but she had some color in her cheeks.
"You seem well today Ms. Broadway."
"I feel OK, when can I go home?"
"You are doing better then I expected, how about I came back right after lunch and look you over again, if all is well you can leave."
"That would be great, thank you doctor."
I got up and stretched, the hospital cot was not conducive to a good nights sleep.
"Have you eatin yet Amelia?"
"I had a little bit of the breakfast they brought me, hospital food isn't exactly edible."
"Would you like me to go get you something? Coffee?"
"Coffee sounds good and a muffin maybe."
"Sure, no problem."
"There is a Starbucks on the first floor, I will come with you and Freddie can wait here, we will get some coffee and muffin's for everyone."
Dawson and I set out for the elevator, boy I need a coffee right now, maybe 3.
"Shoot, I need to call Bud Dearborn, he is going to my house at 11 to talk to me."
I hauled out my cell phone and dialed the police station. Bud Dearborn was not impressed I cancelled, oh well, he would have to get over it, Amelia was more important right now.
"I am not a big fan of vampire's but your boyfriend isn't so bad. I know his reputation and I guess it pays to be on his good side. He sure is crazy about you."
"I know, I love him very much."
"I hope he finds out who did this. There is a meeting at your house tonight to try to come up with a plan of action. Freddie and I will be staying for it, Alcide is coming, Sam will be there and Pam also."
"They need to be stopped before someone else dies."
"I am glad Amelia is alright."
"What is going on between you two?"
"I am not sure, she will be moving back to New Orleans soon. I would like to keep dating her. I am not sure how she feels but I intend on talking to her about it once she is well."
"I hope it works out, you are both my friends and I want you two to be happy, I hope you can be happy together."
"Thanks for the approval."
I winked at him and we got got onto the elevator. It took us 20 minutes to get back to the room. We ended up getting 2 coffee's for each of us and lots muffins and donuts too. While we were gone Amelia had gotten a delivery.
"I got flowers from Sam, Eric and Alcide. There are some here for you too Sookie."
"Eric?"
"Yep."
The flowers he sent me were red roses, they smelled wonderful. The card read;
'Some love for My Love, See you tonight.'
"I hear we are having a gathering tonight. I'm glad I'll be there, I want in on the action."
Dawson laughed;
"What will you do, beat him with your cast?"
We all had to laugh. It seemed kind of insensitive considering the situation. Octavia was dead and Amelia was very battered and bruised.
"I know what you are thinking Sookie, Octavia would want us to move forward, she was not affraid of death, she strongly believed in an afterlife, I bet she is watching us right now, laughing along with us."
"Who's supposed to be the mind reader here?"
"I have some talents too."
"You have some powerful talents."
"Don't you forget it."
We sat around quietly watching the clock. Amelia was anxious to get home, so was I, I needed a shower badly. Thankfully the doctor came in right on time and gave Amelia the OK to go. He gave her a list of things to watch for and he told me keep an eye on her, after we swore to obey him he left and Dawson and Freddie went outside the room while I helped Amelia get dressed. Her clothes were ruined in the accident so the hospital gave her a pair of scrubs to wear home. Both Dawson and Freddie had a vechicle there. We travelled with Dawson and Freddie went to the pharmacy on the way home to get Amelia's prescription. I called ahead to make sure they would give it to him, they agreed, under the circumstances.
It was good to be home, Amelia wanted to stay down stairs so I got her settled on the couch.
"Can you get me the phone please, I need to call Octavia's niece."
"Are you going to tell her the whole story."
"No, I am just gonna tell her the brakes failed, they don't need all the scary details."
Amelia talked to Octavia's niece for 45 minutes. She told her that Octavia's body was being brought to them today and that everything was being paid for by an anoymous donor. At the same time we both said 'Eric'.
"Freddie just got here with your prescription, would you like a pain pill now?"
"That would be great, my arm is killing me."
I got her one of the pills. She fell asleep about 20 minutes later. I went and took a long hot shower. It felt so good. Afterwards I put on a pot of coffee and made a cup for Dawson and Freddie too. I sat outside with them in the chilly December air. It was actually pretty refreshing. Amelia was still asleep, I couldn't just sit around and do nothing, I was too wired up. I went into my room and changed my bed, then I scrubbed down my bathroom. When I was done with all that I went to the kitchen and took out something for supper. I decided to make a pot of stew, Amelia likes stew. I cooked the beef and peeled all the vegetables. I put them all in the biggest pot I had and let them simmer until it supper. I went into check on Amelia, she was just waking up.
"That smells heavenly."
"I wanted to make you something you would enjoy."
"I am looking forward to it."
"How are ya feeling?"
"A little stiff but much better, the pills helped."
"Do you want anything? I can get you some coffee or a coke, something to eat, anything you want."
"A coffee would be nice."
"I'll be right back."
I went and put another pot of coffee on, I also put some cookies on a plate for her.
"I could grow accustomed to this."
"It's the least I can do."
"Don't start with blaming yourself Sookie, you didn't do this to me."
"I know it happened because of me."
"Let's say it did, you didn't do anything to deserve this, it isn't your fault."
"Well I can't help but feel like it is."
"Well it isn't, accept it."
I let it go, I didn't want to argue with Amelia while she was in this condition.
At suppertime I brought her in a tray with a big bowl of stew, a glass of milk and a roll, she gobbled it all down. Good girl. I also done up a couple bowls for Dawson and Freddie. Between the 3 of them they finished the pot off, I was glad they enjoyed it. Eric arrived just after dark and Pam came a few minutes after him.
"Can you come outside please my love."
I followed him out onto the porch.
"Please don't get angry, you are in need of this so I got it for you, I hope you like it."
He pointed in the direction of the car Pam arrived in.
"A car? You bought me a car!"
"Your car was destroyed last night, you needed a new one."
"What kind is it?"
"It's a Volvo, it is Swedish."
Of course it is.
"I didn't get you anything really flashy and sporty, I knew that is not what you like, a Volvo is a nice sturdy reliable car. It has all the extra's too."
"Thank you Eric, I love it."
He handed me the keys to it, they were on a key ring with a pink heart on it. I walked over to the car and got in, he slid into the passenger seat. The car was amazing. It was red with a black interior. It had leather seats and they were plush. The car stereo was the kind that could take an SD card or USB stick. He had already put a strawberry scented air freshener in it.
"Eric this car is amazing, thank you so much."
I reached over and gave him a big hug and a kiss.
"I am glad you like it."
"Oh I do, very much."
I caught sight of lights coming up my driveway, time for the big meeting.
Chapter 23
Sam arrived first, he gave me a little peck on the cheek and went into see Amelia. Eric wasn't bothered by Sam's show of affection, he knew that my heart belonged to him and that Sam and I were just friends. About an hour later Alcide arrived.
"I have some of my pack members with me and they cannot enter the property."
"Oh sorry Amelia has a protection spell on it, yours was one of the names included in the guest list. I will see if she can let them in."
I told Amelia what was going on;
"I need thier names and help to the porch, I have to go outside to do it."
Eric went over and scooped her up in his arms and carried her outside;
"I can walk Eric, with help."
"Super strong vampire remember, carrying you is no trouble."
"Well, thanks then."
He carried her over to the porch swing and sat her on it. I brought out the list of names Alcide had made for her. Amelia was still weak from her accident but was able to alter the spell to allow them in. Alcide called one of the pack members on his cell phone and they drove up. Eric carried Amelia back in and placed her gently on the couch. Alcide approached me;
"Can I speak to you for a minute Sookie."
"Sure, come to my room, I will be right back Eric."
I lead Alcide to my room and sat on the bed, he sat in the chair in the corner.
"I spoke to Sandra Pelt."
"And?"
"I don't believe she is involved in this but I am sure she had a plan to come after you. I took care of it."
"What do you mean you 'Took Care of it'?"
"I told her that if she contacted you or harmed you, or got someone else to contact you or harm you, if she even breathed in your direction the pack would get her and tear her into shreds, literally. She is one nasty little piece of work. I had no idea she had that much venom in her. Believe me when I tell you that she won't be bothering you ever again. She got my point loud and clear, I scared the crap out of her."
"Well thank you Alcide, you are right about her being crazy."
He stood up and walked towards me, he reached down and lifted my chin;
"I wish that is was me who was in this bed with you at night, you are in my heart Sookie and always will be. I will always think of you as the one that got away."
I was shocked by his confession, I knew he had cared about me before, he had asked me to move in with him, I thought he had moved on.
"I will do everything in my power to protect you. Come hell or high water we will catch whoever is doing this. Amelia and her friend were a great help to me when Maria Star died, I owe her a debt, the least I can do is help find out who did this to her."
"Thank you Alcide. I just want this to end before someone else dies."
"We will try to come up a plan of action tonight."
He bent down and kissed me, full on the lips, I hated to admit this because I love Eric but it was nice, I almost forgot where I was for a second, I wanted throw him on the bed and have my way with him. I think he felt it too, he pulled away from me and looked at me for a minute then walked out. Thank god Eric didn't witness that. I went into the bathroom and washed my face and brushed my teeth, last thing I needed was for Eric to smell Alcide off me. When I went out my living room and kitchen were full of vampire's and werewolves, there was even a shifter in there somewhere. I hated that Sam was getting involved, my desire to end this whole thing kept me from speaking to him about it, besides, I knew he would just tell me he was getting involved if I liked it or not. I sat with Amelia while they brain stormed in the kitchen, I don't know how they all fit in there. I could hear arguing, I went into to see what was going on;
"I refuse to use my girlfriend as bait!"
"We need to draw them out. She will be safe, no one is going to let anything happen to her."
"You can't guarentee that Alcide."
"We can't guarentee that they won't get her otherwise, at least this way she is protected."
"No way!"
"We need to set a trap for these bastards, it is the only way to draw them out."
I went over to Eric;
"Eric, he's right, we can't let anyone else get killed because of me, I would rather be the one that died then someone I love."
"Sookie no one else is going to die and neither are you, I will not allow you to be put into danger."
"Well I say yes, I want to do this Eric."
"No Sookie!"
"Well do you have a better suggestion? I am guessing not. Until you come up with a better plan using me as bait is the best one we have."
"Something could happened to you Sookie."
"Eric, we will take precautions, I will have all of you to protect me, this could work."
"I don't know Sookie... What if I lose you, I couldn't bare it."
"It will be fine Eric, no matter what I am in danger until these people are caught."
I turned to Alcide;
"Do you have a plan?"
"Not yet but we can devise one."
Amelia hobbled into the kitchen, Dawson moved over to her side and helped her stand;
"I can help, I can use magic to protect her Eric."
"Amelia you need to rest."
"I assume this won't be happening tonight right?"
"No."
"Well I should be better by then, I'll be ready to help, I will research the best spell or spells to use."
I turned to Eric and took his hands in mine;
"See, we have a powerful witch to protect me, I will be OK."
As I said that the bell started to go crazy, everyone ran outside, fangs came out and fur flew, everyone ran in all directios trying to find the source of the attempted breach. Amelia and I were still on the porch. In the distance I heard screams and howls, someone was hurt! There was commotion out in the distance to the front of the house, I heard Pam scream;
"Eric, NOOOOOOO!"
I ran down the steps and headed in the direction of Pam's voice. Eric was on the ground with a stake sticking out of his arm. They aimed for his heart but missed. One of the pack members was about 5 feet away back in human form, he was badly hurt, it looked like his leg was broken.
"What happened Pam?"
"Eric tried to grab one of them and they staked him, we need to get him back to the house incase they come back, run Sookie, I got him."
Pam lifted Eric up like he was a ragdoll and got to the house before I did, she took him to my room and layed him on the bed. She slowly pulled the stake out. Something was wrong. They missed his heart but he was obviously gravely hurt. The wound was oozing something yellow and his body started to convulse.
"Pam what is happening to him?"
"I think he was poisioned."
"How? With what?"
She lifted the stake and smelled it.
"Silver."
"Silver?"
"Silver fluoride, the stake is dosed in it."
"How do we get it out of him."
"We need to suck it out like a snake bite and we need Dr, Ludwig. I can't suck it out Sookie, you have to do it."
"What do I do?"
"Just suck and spit it out, you know the taste of his blood, suck at the wound until his doesn't taste of silver anymore, HURRY! I will go call Dr. Ludwig."
I put my lips to his arm and sucked, it tasted aweful, I spit mouthful after mouthful into a bucket Pam brought in. It took forever for his blood to begin to taste normal. After about 20 minute's Dr. Ludwig appeared.
"Excellent job Ms. Stackhouse, you may have saved his life by acting so quick."
"May have? Is he going to die?"
"I need to see how much silver travelled through his blood stream, I would say he should be OK after your quick action. I need to take blood from a vein far away from his arm to see if the silver travelled far."
She took out a syringe and took blood from the top of Eric's foot. She put a drop of it in her mouth and tasted it.
"This blood is clean, no trace of silver. I would say that he still has a small trace of silver in him in his upper body but not enough to kill him, you saved his life Sookie."
"Thank god."
I kneeled beside him and spoke into his ear.
"Did you hear that baby, you are going to be OK. Please wake up for me."
"He needs blood, not the synthetic stuff, real blood."
"I will give it to him as soon as he wakes up."
"He was very lucky tonight, silver delivered directly to the blood stream is extremely deadly to vampire's."
"Thank you Dr, Ludwig. Can you please help the were's, one or more of them has been injured."
"They are out in the other room, I will tend to them now. I will come back to see him before I leave."
When Dr. Ludwig left and Pam came in.
"You saved him Pam."
"Me, I didn't do anything I merely suggested it to you, you saved him Sis."
"We both saved him OK."
"OK, how is he?"
"He is still out, I need to give him my blood when he wakes up but DR. Ludwig said he will be fine, he only has a small trace of silver left in him, not enough to kill him."
"Thank you Sookie."
"Don't thank me, I would give my life for him."
"He would do the same for you, tonight he almost did."
"Do you have any idea who was out there tonight?"
"I didn't get a look at them. Alcide killed one of them, it was a shifter, a werecougar. There were 3 weres and the rest were human, or looked human, there was 6 of them."
"Who the hell are they and why are they doing this?"
"I am not sure, I heard one of them speak when he came after Eric, he said 'The master wants him dead!', whoever is doing this sent in his minions and wasn't here. Coward."
"I wish someone had've caught one alive."
"So do I. You are not the only target it appears, Eric is also wanted."
Eric began to stir.
"Sookie, are you OK?"
"Yes Eric, I am fine, you will be too. You need to take some of my blood, Dr. Ludwig's orders."
"Why is the doctor here?"
"You were staked Eric, it was laced with silver, I had to suck it out of you."
"You did that?"
"Anything for you baby. Now here, drink."
He took my wrist and bit down on it, this was not an erotic experience like it usually was. As he drank DR. Ludwig came in.
"Good, I am glad to see the patient is awake."
"How is everyone out there?"
"One broken leg and few cuts and scrapes but otherwise fine."
"Thank you Dr. Ludwig."
Pam walked over and shook her hand, something vampire's never do;
"I will get a check sent out to you first thing tomorrow."
"Ok, I have to go. Please call me if his condition changes, I don't expect it will but all the same, please call, I can be here in a jiffy."
Then she was gone. Eric finished drinking from me and was sitting up looking at the wound on his arm, it was healing very slow, for a vampire, it was the silver causing it.
"You were lucky Eric, I could have lost you."
"I will be fine thanks to you."
"And Pam, it was her idea to suck the poision out."
"Thank you too Pam."
"Your welcome master."
He gave her across look;
"I mean Eric."
"Much better."
"I am going to go out and check on everyone else, Pam, will you please stay with him?"
"Sure, go ahead."
I kissed Eric on the forehead and went out to the living room. Amelia was sitting in a chair and the injured pack member was lying on the couch.
"How is everyone? I am so sorry about this, you were out there because of me."
Alcide came to my side and put his arm around me, it was a bit uncomfortable after what happened earlier.
"You are the victim here Sookie, this isn't your fault."
I was getting tired of hearing that.
"James's leg is broken, we are going to take him to the hospital, no one was hurt bad, just some scrapes and cuts, nothing a little polysporin can't fix."
I walked over to the couch and kneel beside James's;
"You don't even know me and you went out there and fought for me and got hurt."
"We may not know each other but I am fully aware of everything you have done for this pack, it was my honor to defend you."
"I hope you still feel that way in the morning!"
We both laughed and smiled at each other.
"Alcide, we need to come with that plan, use me as bait, I am more then willing, I can't keep living in fear and I can't let anyone else get hurt."
"I will call you tomorrow, we will have to meet again."
All the pack members left, Sam stayed behind, I looked him over to see if he was hurt, he had a cut on the side of his face.
"I shifted into a wolf, figured it would be better since there was some there, a collie isn't very menacing."
"No, cute and cuddly doesn't usually send people running and screamimg does it?"
"Come sit down, I will clean your cut."
I went out to the kitchen and got the first aid kit under the cupboard, then I went into the hall washroom and got a washcloth and ran it in the hot water. As I stood there I looked around, this was the washroom Octavia used. All her stuff was still scattered around, her toothbrush on the sink, robe hanging on the door, every corner contained something. My heart sank, I needed to get this stuff out of here. I shut off the tap and went back out to Sam. His shirt had a large stain of blood on it. I lifted it up and there was a huge gash on his chest;
"Sam, you need to get this stitched up!"
"I heal quick Sookie, I will just clean it and let my body fix it."
"Are you sure."
"Yes, it'll be fine."
I took the rag and cleaned his chest first. Sam had a nice body, He had a hard 6 pack and great pecs. I put some anti biotic cream on him and a bandage. The cut on his face wasn't as bad. I cleaned it and put some cream on it too, it didn't need a bandage, it had already started to heal.
"I should go and let you get back to Eric, he will be ok right?"
"Dr. Ludwig said he will be fine. Thank you for tonight Sam, I am sorry you got hurt."
"Stop telling everyone you are sorry, it is pissing me off, you aren't responsible for what those idiots are doing."
"Ok, Ok, bite my head off why don't ya."
He laughed at me, I had to either make a joke or cry, I chose joke, I was sick of crying and I knew Sam would get mad at me again. He kissed me on the cheek and gave me a hug.
"I will call you tomorrow."
"I am working tomorrow night."
"Take it off Sookie, I can call someone else."
"No Sam, I am not gonna lock myself up at home like a scared little girl, I will be there tomorrow night."
"Alright then, see ya tomorrow night."
"Bye Sam."
I Went back and checked on Eric. He was asleep.
"How is he Pam?"
"He is weak, I need to get him home, he has no where to sleep here in the "
"Are you taking him home now, will you stay with him?"
"Oh yes, I am not leaving his side. He should be better by tomorrow night."
"I am working tomorrow night, tell him that is where I will be. I wish he would go to Fangtasia, he has been neglecting it so much lately."
"I have taken good care of it. He wouldn't stay there with you in danger, no sense trying to force him to."
"Ya, your right"
Pam pulled Eric's keys out of his pocket and clamped them between her teeth, she lifted Eric up and carried him out to the car. He didn't even bat an eyelash. I hated to see him leave, I wanted to take care of him but Pam was right, she needed to take him home. I felt better knowing she would stay with him, she would protect him and make sure he was ok.
"He will be ok Sookie, he will be back his charming self tomorrow, you'll see."
"Call me if anything happens, I will keep my cell on me at all times."
"I will, Good night Sookie."
"Good night Pam."
She gave me a hug and left with the love of my love, injured and unconscious. My heart was breaking.
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