A/N: Just a little note to state that this is just a little bit of fun for me.
I'm a full time student with a part time job and if that doesn't keep me busy my little niece does. If there are mistakes forgive me but this is purely for a little fun- something to stop my brain from exploding from the numerous assignments I do. I haven't had chance to make the timeline clear as I favour the books to the TV series. So, I'm basically gonna say- this is my story. Sookie has broken up with Bill from the end of season 3, she swore to stay away from vampires when finding out Bill's ulterior motive and also Eric's slight assistance. Sookie never went to Fairy land, she got on with her life working at Merlotte's. Tara has only had a fling with Sam and a part from that has had no issues with vampires. There we go, hope that clears some things up. Hope you enjoy and thank you for the reviews so far!
"I really don't feel comfortable with this idea, Tara." I had used this line repeatedly for the past week and even I was becoming weary of it.
Tara slumped upon my kitchen table whilst I unpacked the rest of my groceries. I heard her take a breath before she began what would be round 3 of Tara VS Sookie and so far that one sentence had been my only line.
"Come on, Sookie." She whined and a brief smile passed my lips as I heard the slight stomp of her foot. "This is a big deal for me, when was the last time I went out on a date?"
I turned to face her with a hand on my hip and tilted head, "Tara, me and you both know you aren't one for dates. Your last session with Sam is evidence of that."
And with a quick, little smirk I went to my living room. Tara was fast on my heels and now stood before me as I dropped my work, exhausted body onto the sofa and looked up at her wide, brown eyes.
"Now come on girl, don't make me beg." She pouted and a small laugh escaped me before she continued. "He's already met me at Merlotte's- twice. But you know what y'all are like round here, all judging folks that aren't human. At least at Fangtasia we'll be the least of everyone's worries and eyes."
If possible her lower lip jutted out further and her eyes pleaded wider. I groaned and ran a hand through my tight pony tail before looking back at her.
"You already knew I would never let you go alone right?" Before I even finished my question her arms where wrapped around my tense shoulders.
"Oh Sook, I owe you big time for this!"
"Yeah, yeah." I muttered against her cheek before she pulled away to show me her lovely smile. I hadn't seen her smile like that in so long.
So, after one week of Tara's begging and pleading I had finally given in. There were many reasons for why I didn't want to go to Fangtasia but I had managed to concentrate my reasons into two main issues.
The first being that my visit, would neglect the rule I had created since my break-up with Mr Compton; to stay away from all vampires.
The other main reason- Mr Eric Northman.
Yes, I know the first rule flows into the second but Eric deserved to be a whole problem of his own and boy was he a big one; in all manners of the word.
Even now, as I sat upon the edge of my bed in my cream summer dress which ran to the middle of my tan thighs and twirling a lock of blonde hair that laid in waves upon my chest and past my breasts. I was having second thoughts about going.
The moment Tara stepped out of the bathroom in her striking leather pants and blood red alter top she caught the nervous look in my eye and had her hands in mine tugging me down the stairs persistently.
"Oh hell no, you are not backing out now." She called as she dragged me behind her, my feet finding it difficult to catch up in the tall heels I had selected and my fingers barley having enough time to lock my front door.
"What if I just drive you there and wait in the car?" I said quickly as we were suddenly approaching my poor yellow car.
I heard her groan of annoyance in reply and suddenly, my door was open; I was pushed inside and she was sitting next to me. Her hands gently upon mine and her eyes once again pleading.
"You said you would Sook, please do this for me." She whined whilst I tried to look everywhere but her.
I caved, mumbling to myself as I took the keys from my small white bag and stuck them into the ignition.
"Sook, you know how much I love you right?" I saw from the corner of my eyes she was still smiling erratically, I noted how much that suited her face compared to its normally moodiness.
I just nodded, trying my own approach of acting irritated. She obviously saw through it, or obviously didn't care as I entered the car park, reversed into the space closest to the exit and turned off the ignition.
"Now, I'm not gonna lie Tara. I'm gonna be inside your head all night." I turned to face her in my little car and stated each word with a stern stare.
Instead of yelling about her privacy or how unfair I was being she simply bobbed her head in agreement, a smile still upon her lovely face. I couldn't help but smile back; I truly had never seen her so excited- except when coming downstairs to my Gran's homemade breakfast. But that could possibly even make a vampire excited.
So, now we were walking through the crowd of idiotic fang haters and were just about to reach the smaller queue than usual, when an unmistakable firm voice called my name.
"Why, Miss Stackhouse. What a pleasant surprise." Pam held her grin of pleasure whilst she stalked towards us. Her hips swaying with a cat like edge in her all-in-one leather suit, her cleavage peeking out nicely behind her waves of blonde hair; she would have made a great cat woman- I mentally decided. Not sure what reaction that would cause out loud.
"Well, hi there Pam. Don't you look lovely tonight." I replied politely, flashing my normal nervous smile.
I caught her eyes rake over my own appearance at my comment, when her sight returned back to mine I couldn't help but feel a little vulnerable under her hungry gaze.
"Sook, I don't like how she's looking at you."
After hearing Tara's silent remark, I shook myself awake from nerves and began my pleasant tone once again.
"Pam, you remember Tara?" I asked, watching Pam's eyes flash over to Tara and then back to me, awaiting me to continue.
I swallowed; "Well, she's got a date tonight, here and the only reason I'm here too, is to make sure she's OK; you know- keeping an eye on her thoughts. So," I took a quick breath, knowing Pam would already be bored of my story and her eyes glared at me with 'cut to the chase, blondie'.
"Pam, I would really appreciate it if you didn't tell Eric I'm here."
Her eyebrows raised and her hand came to stand on her hip. "You're kidding right?" She arched her left brow as her voice rumbled through me. I nervously pressed my lips together and she took a small step towards me in those big leather boots.
"Sweetheart, he already knows you're here." She murmured, too close to my lips for my liking. "He actually sent me out here to make sure you made it inside safely." And with a small smirk from her scary but lovely pink lips, she titled her head in indication to follow.
There wasn't anything we could do now; I couldn't get to my car quicker than Pam, I had to stay with Tara, so with a low groan from me I followed and this time, I dragged Tara with me.