10 Years Ago
Sookie POV
I can't believe we are visiting another college for Jason. I know Gran wants to make sure he is settled somewhere safe. Meaning somewhere he can't get himself into any trouble. We looked at the big schools in Louisiana, but Gran thought better then lettin' my hormone of a brother loose in New Orleans. Ok so maybe her thoughts weren't so graphic, but the jest is still the same. I can't figure out why she decided to bring us to Dallas, Texas. It may not be known for beads, boobs and booze but I am sure in a city this size he will get himself in just as much trouble.
I am having problems in this larger city keeping my shields up and keeping other people's thoughts out. I had to leave our hotel room and try to find some peace. I walked numbly as I heard the self absorb thought of those around me. I have no idea on how far I walked until I found a spot that was pure bliss. I closed my eyes and just reveled that there was no noise no thoughts just a vast black hole of nothingness. I never knew a place like this could exist. I wondered how long I could stay here in my personal nirvana.
"Ahem" I don't know how much time has elapsed since I found my haven, but suddenly I hear someone clearing their throat. I can't believe it I had my shields down I and I didn't hear this persons thoughts. My eyes flew open; there stood a guy with short chocolate brown hair, and crystal blue eyes. He was beautiful and looked to be only a few years older than me.
"Hi" I said to him, I look around trying to figure out where I ventured off to. I find myself in someone's garden and it is very lovely. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to trespass, I just seem to looking for somewhere tranquil and this is the first peaceful spot I have ever come across." Geez I am rambling.
"Hello" he answered with a half smile. "I am glad someone else can appreciate my otherworld."
"Otherworld? You mean a world beyond death or beyond present reality? Hmm seems like a nice name for a garden." I said with a smirk.
He just threw his head back in full laughter. I was mesmerized by this guy, he looks just a little bit older than me, but talks as if he's lived for lifetimes and I can not hear a thought in his head, he just maybe the perfect guy.
I extended my hand to introduce myself. "Hi, I'm Sookie Stackhouse." I normally don't like to touch others because it enhances their thoughts, but I just had to see if I could hear his.
He looked at my outstretched hand then shrugged his shoulders and shook my hand, and I noticed how cold it was then I looked into his eyes. "Hello again, you may call me Godric." Hmm, I wonder if he's like me I wonder if he's a telepath if he is he's got some seriously strong shields cause I can't hear anything from him.
"What is that like a Cher, Prince, or Madonna kind of thing? No last name necessary?" I inquired.
He laughed again, "You are very delightful, but is it not late for a young lady to be out?"
I snorted "Yea probably, I should be getting back to the hotel I really don't want to worry my Gran, but I kind of just wondered out and about like I said looking for somewhere peaceful."
"It is of no trouble, may I escort you to your Gran so that she doesn't worry about you?" he asked. Wow, he really talks like he lived like 100 years ago.
"Um, that's really nice of you, and you've been really great about me being here in your garden. But I don't know you, how can I be sure your not some serial killer or something? I hate that I could have walked right into a devil's snare."
He laughed loudly again. "Yes that certainly could be a possibility, but I will swear on all that I hold sacred that no harm shall come to you while you are in my presence."
"Well damn when you put it like that how can a girl refuse, but the minute I hear the creepy psycho music I'm outta here buddy." I give him a big grin. I decided that I will continue to bask in the peace of his mind. I really want to ask him about his shields but I think that would be a little rude, 'excuse me I noticed I can't hear your thoughts, you must be a telepath like me can you tell me how you got your shields so strong, on top of taking me to my Gran?' Yea probably better just to enjoy the moment and work on my own shields. Because I know I don't like anyone talking about my disability and I am sure he doesn't either.
He shakes his head and guided me out of my oasis and towards the garage and I look back over the house and am amazed on the size of it. "Wow you have an incredible house."
"Thank you" he answered as he led me to a Cherry Red 1998 Corvette.
"Cheese and rice look at this ride, firsts the garden, then the house now the car you are one lucky guy." I exclaimed.
"Again, thank you. But this is a gift from a friend of mine. He recently got the 1999 Corvette and he thought I would enjoy driving this. Normally I like the speed of a Ducati, but since I will be escorting you I thought this might be more convenient." He said calmly.
I don't know why I bother to close my mouth, because every time this uber cool guy speaks I am blown away. I get into the passenger seat, without any dropping or rambling of my mouth. He starts the engine and as it purrs and rumbles he asks "So where am I taking such a lady as yourself this fine evening?" he gave me a smirk after he was finished.
"Um we are staying at the Wyngate near the airport off of 35E, do you know how to get there?" Damn he lives here I'm sure he knows how to get there.
He just chuckled "Yes, I am familiar with the area. So may I inquire on your visit to Dallas?"
"Oh well, my Gran, as I mentioned before, my brother and I are here to see what college would be best suited for him to go to. See my brother he's great at two things; Football and getting into trouble. So Gran wanted to make sure he goes where he will only excel at one of the two things."
"And what of your parents decision on where he should go?" he inquired.
"Well I am sure if they knew what kind of mischief he usually found himself in that they would fully support Gran's decision. However since they died about 6 years ago I am sure they won't protest too much with wherever he goes."
"I am sorry for your and your families' loss." He said with a look of sadness.
I reached over the consol to put my hand on his arm to reassure him, "Hey it's not like you killed them, it was an act of nature, a flash flood over a bridge. Believe it or not I was extremely lucky, I've got my Gran. She makes everything better."
We sit in a moment of silence as he drove through the streets of Dallas, getting me back to my hotel in record time. I either didn't venture very far or he drives like a speed demon. In a blink of an eye he pulls up to the carport of my hotel, then after another blink he is opening my car door and extending a hand to help me out. I unbuckle my seat belt and placed my hand into his as he guided me through the lobby towards the elevators.
The further way from the car I feel a sadness envelope me. The elevator doors open and we step into it while I press the button for the 3rd floor. Neither of had said anything since the car. When the doors open we wind our way through the corridors towards my room 325.
"Here is where I leave you Ms. Stackhouse. If you have ever need of me or my otherworld here is my card so that you can reach me." He handed me a business card, seriously who is this guy to have a freakin' business card at 18 years old the max.
"Thank you Mr. No Last Name, I hope you don't mind if I take you up on your offer to the otherworld. There hasn't been a place this whole trip that has been as peaceful for me. Thank you for not killing me and bringing me back to my Gran." I leaned up and gave him a kiss on his cheek then went into the room not even looking back at him.
A/N: Characters belong to Alan Ball/True Blood and Charlaine Harris/SVM I make no money out of this story. Just getting the story out my brain for my own (and hopefully the reader's) entertainment.
