Scout Lafontaine is the cousin of Sookie Stackhouse and she is 32 years old.
Looks: honey brown hair that stops at the bottom of her shoulder blades. Beautiful hazel eyes and looks nothing like her cousin. She is five feet seven inches tall, and has a very nice toned figure.
Scout's father sent her to all the best schools in the world. She became amazing with computers, (she is the True Blood version of Penelope Garcia in Criminal minds she is that good.)
Unbeknownst to Sookie, Eric Northman is well acquainted with her Cousin.
Chapter One: London and Eric Northman
Scout walked out of her "cave" still in her Pajamas, she headed straight to her kitchen. She needed something to eat before she started the daily or should I say Nightly routines. Ever since she had become friends with vampires she started falling into similar sleeping habits. Going to sleep at Dawn waking up at Dusk the whole nine yards, she even had a roommate that was a vampire. A French woman from the Victorian era named Sophia.
Scout opened the fridge and grabbed the milk which sat next to a case of True Blood B-Positive. She yawned again as she made herself a bowl of cereal.
From down the hall she heard a door open and out the door came Sophia, she had a pleasant smile as she stretched. "Salut Scout! Comment avez-vous dormi?" (Hi Scout! How did you sleep?)
Scout smiled as they hugged "I slept okay, but when I couldn't sleep I picked up some more for you." Sophia's eyes widened at the new case of B-Positive. "Merci Scout!" She said as she hugged her so tight she thought her eyes would pop out!
"Tunnel vision Sophia" She said in a raspy voice causing Sophia to pull back. "I am sorry Scout," Scout smiled at her.
"It's fine Sophia." She said as she went to collect the mail that had come earlier that day. Bills, bills, stuff for Sophia, etc.
She heard the ding of the microwave from the kitchen along with Sophia's humming.
She heard the phone buzzing in the kitchen, which was Scout's cell phone; "Allo? One moment please?" Sophia came into the other room "Scout it's for you, delicious voice is on the other end." She said with her trade mark smile.
"Hello?" Scout said as she gave Sophia the mail and shooed her away.
"Hey there Baby girl."
She smiled "Pam?"
She heard a laugh on the other end "Yes it is I! How are you Hun?"
"I am good, very good. Um…." She paused as her mind drifted "how's Eric?"
Pam laughed "that's why I have called. Eric is heading to London for business. And…I gave him your address." Scouts heart fluttered with excitement and fear.
"Pam you did what?"
She giggled "Oh darling' now don't go getting your panties in a bunch. I know for a fact that you and Eric have been smitten over each other since the moment you two laid eyes on one another. You both are just too stubborn to admit it."
Scout sighed but couldn't help but smile "So what now you are playing matchmaker?"
Pam laughed again "Maybe, but Eric's plane will be arriving there in an hour so I suggest you buy yourself a sexy outfit and quick. Oh wait do you still have that little black number I got you for your birthday?"
Scout blushed "I am not wearing that."
"Oh yes you are."
"No,"
"Yes!"
Scout sighed Pam always won in fashion debates. "Fine I'll wear it."
"Bye Hun, have a great time!"
The line went dead and Scout looked at the phone. "Ugh I hate it when she wins." She looked at Sophia who was merely smiling at her "Don't you have a date or something?"
She smiled "Oui," she said as she smiled and sashayed to her room. Scout looked at the clock "Shit" she ran to her bathroom and took a shower.
When she was out she noticed Sophia was gone, but right now she didn't have time to think about that. She dried her hair and brushed it before she headed to her bedroom. In the back of her closet sat a black box with gold Sharpie written on it.
"Scout, just in case! Love Pam,"
Inside the box was a black off the shoulder steel bone corset top. The off the shoulder straps were simply elegant old style black lace. The lace fell gracefully down her arm to mid upper arm. This lace was also around the bottom of the corset overlaying onto the skirt that also came with the corset. The skirt was form fitting but slightly flowy and went down to almost floor length.
Also within the box was a black velvet, the jacket hugged her form very well. The sleeves held three buttons and flowed out slightly at her hands.
Scout looked at herself in the mirror, sighing as she messed with her long hair. She gasped as the doorbell rang; a knot began to form in her throat. Slowly she walked to the front door; her hand gripped the cold metal of the handle as she turned it. With a deep breath, she opened it.
Standing there before her was a blond haired blue eyed man, Eric.
He turned around just as the door opened; a smirk formed on his face "Hello Scout." She smiled at him.
"Hi," she could feel her cheeks heating up rapidly at the sight of his smirk; his blue eyes.
"May I come in?" He asked waiting patiently for her answer.
"You never have to ask Eric, you are always welcome here." His smirk disappeared, and was replaced by a genuine smile. He stepped over the threshold and walked into Scout's flat, gently shutting the door behind him.
"Pam called you didn't she?" He said eyeing the outfit she was wearing, remembering when Pam gave it to her.
Scout smiled and rubbed the back of her head "Is it that obvious?" Eric chuckled at her; she was very cute when she was nervous.
"You look beautiful Scout," he saw her cheeks become red as she looked down. But he put his fingers beneath her chin, making her look at him as he gently stroked her skin with his thumb.
"Um…do you want to…to go out somewhere?" He could hear her heart racing in his ears, it quickened when he touched her.
He smiled "Sure." They linked arms as they left her flat; Scout smiled it felt like old times again.
The London night air was chilly as it usually was this time of year. Scout and Eric walked into a large restaurant; it was dimly lit with candles on each table. The walls were sponged crimson red and black and there were old antique chandeliers with candles. "This is an exclusive club that Sophia and I come to sometimes."
The hostess came up and smiled when she saw Scout "Hello dear" they hugged and then she spied Eric. "And who is this delicious man with you?"
Scout blushed "This is Eric, Heather and he is my date tonight." Heather smirked "Well about time Scout! Drinks are on the house."
She gave Eric a look "And what is your poison sir?"
"For tonight, AB"
"Positive or Negative" She asked with a sensual smile which Eric returned.
"Surprise me."
Eric took Scout's hand as they followed Heather, "Your usual place Scout." Heather led the two to a small booth at the back that held a good view of the rest of the place. "And I will bring you your usual drink Scout. Fess Parker, Riesling."
"Thank you Heather," Eric removed Scout's jacket for her exposing the corset top. Before Heather left she handed Scout a menu.
"How have you been since we last saw each other?"
Scout took a sip of her wine, "I am doing well. I just finished school, and my skills have improved."
This made Eric smirk "As if you could get any better at what you do." He watched as her cheeks grew red once again. He took a sip of his drink as well, "You know for blood from a blood bank it is rather good."
Now it was Scout's turn smirk "They have good connections." Their conversations dwindled into a comfortable silence as they enjoyed each other's company.
"So, my little cousin still gives you grief?"
Erick laughed "Yes, and she still confuses me."
"Oh you me like when I first met you?" Eric smiled, just like Sookie; Scout couldn't be glamored by vampires. She couldn't read minds, but she was damn good with computers.
"Scout one of the reason's I came to London, was to ask you to come back with me."
She looked at him with a somewhat "dear in the head lights" look on her face. "What?"
"Come back with me, to Bon Temps." He said with a softened expression, "Please." He reached out to hold her hand, his thumb gently caressing her skin. Scout smiled and sighed,
"I was wondering when you were going to ask me."
