I should be working on my other stories but I just can't get this idea out of my head. So please tell me what you think. BTW- this takes place after FDTW and Octavia isn't living with Sookie. I don't have anything against the character, she just doesn't fit. Sorry

It had been a week since I'd left Red Ditch. I was worried about Hunter, he didn't know what was happening and neither did his father. What little Remy did understand he denied. I knew what Hunter was going through and it broke my heart. He seemed to like me, he sent me a picture of of family -who's family I'm not sure, but the thought was sweet.

I pulled into the Merrlotte's parking lot, tossing all of the thoughts aside. It was Wednesday night so not many people were there. An hour into my shift Pam walked in. She had her usual pastel tracksuit on and looked rather pissed off.

She saw Arlene and got that mischievous smile Eric had. "Sookie, Darling how are you?" she kissed my cheek and sat down in my section. I rolled my eyes and laughed. "Real funny Pam. What brings you out to Bon Temps."

"You're no fun." she huffed. "Victor has closed Fangtasia for the night and Eric is stuck with the King, so I came to keep you company."

"Whys the bar closed? I thought the King liked Fangtasia's profits." I asked a bit confused. Eric and I have a complicated relationship, but I didn't want anything to happen to him ."Are you guys going to be okay?"

Pam rolled her eyes."Nothing will happen to him. They're just working out some details. The King is happy with Eric and I. Victor however, is determined to find fault with us." She wasn't looking too happy.

"Well, I have to split a shift with Holly, so I'll be off in a few hours. Maybe we can watch a movie or something." Pam smiled and asked for a True blood (in my blood type)

I went back to work smiling. Pam was chatting it up with Hoyt. Sam went from glaring at Pam to glaring at me. He'd been pissy ever since Eric had flowers delivered to the bar a few days ago. I'd received flowers everyday since Eric had announced his formal protection. Everyday was a different type but always small and each had a -shockingly- thoughtful note attached.

About ten minuets before I was supposed to leave Bill walked in. He and I weren't on friendly terms yet but at he wasn't glaring. He sat few a tables away from Pam but still in my section.

"What can I get you Bill?" I asked, even though I knew he was going to get a True Blood in my blood type (Coming from Pam: it was funny. From Bill...not so much)

"True Blood O positive please." I nodded and went to heat it up when Pam caught my wrist. "What is he doing here?" she asked. Her expression was half way between irritation and amusement.

"Pam, this is a public place. If he wants to come in here he can. There is nothing wrong with that." I said trying to use the bored voice she always had. Pam shrugged it off.

After I gave Bill his blood I went to get my purse from under the bar, but Sam stopped me. "Sookie, you sure it's a good idea to hang around that vampire. You usually get hurt when your around them."

"That is none of your-" I was cut off by a pissed off Pam. "Not that it's any of your concern, but I happen to be here as a friend."

I was pleasantly surprised by Pam calling me a friend. She's not really one to show emotion. But maybe I was rubbing off on her. "Yes Sam we're having a girls night. You know movies manicures, pedicures. So if you wouldn't mind we're going home." I grabbed my purse and Pam's arm and headed out the front door.

Pam was quite on her way to my car. "Am I really your friend?" she asked, letting the shock and joy fill her voice.

I laughed, "Of course we are. I don't know if you realize, but by human standards we've been through a lot."

She seemed to think about that on the way home. We got home Amelia was in the process of folding laundry. I'm not sure why but it was one of her favorite things to do. "Hey, Pam." Amelia sounded cheery. "What brings you out to the sticks?"

"I have the night off and thought I would see Sookie. She seems to have planed a girls night. Including movies, manicures and pedicures." she said it like she'd never had one before, which thinking about it she probably never had.

"Oh, sounds fun. You got another delivery Sookie." Amelia laughed at the last bit. She couldn't decide if she should be happy for me or mad that Trey didn't do stuff like that. I smiled and walked into my bedroom to see what he'd written now.

Usually Eric sent a small bouquet of Lillies or Tulips .(the ones he sent to Merlotte's looked like a lady's hoo-ha, but that's just Eric for you.) I found a medium sized vase filled with pink Lillies and red orchids. It was defiantly my favorite so far. I found a small card buried in the flowers and recognized Eric's familiar hand writing.

Lover,

I think it's time we have our talk. Until then, I am thinking of you.

Always,

E

"Do you love him?" I jumped at Pam's voice. "Gah, Pam you scared me." I tucked Eric's note in to my jewlery bow along with all the others. Pam was still in my doorway starring daggers at me. "Do you?" she asked again harshly.

"I think so. I mean I've never had anyone do this,"I motioned all the flowers around me. "for me. It's...wonderful. I just don't know how long it will last." I looked up from the floor boards at a confused Pam. "He's been around a while and I just don't see what I have to keep him interested."

"I will not tell you how he feels, just because he would probably stake me in my sleep if I did. But I will tell you this, he has never seen the inside of a flower shop before you. He has not fed nor fucked a fangbanger since Rhodes. You have brought out a side of him that I have never seen. That no one has ever seen. You should give him a chance."

I smiled at Pam. "I think I will."

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Four chick flicks and 2 pitchers of Margaritas later Amelia was passed out on the couch and I was on my way to joining her. There was popcorn and chocolate chips scattered around the living room (never have a food fight with a vampire) Pam was laughing at me saying 'your funny when you run into stuff'.

I made Pam take Amelia upstairs to her room and put a pillow behind her back when I got that happy rush of emotion I got when Eric was close. I was on the porch before he even stopped the car. I'm pretty sure we were both smiling like fools because Pam was making a gagging noise. "I'll just leave you two alone."and with that she was gone.

"Hello Lover." Eric said when he got on to the porch. I'm not sure if it was the alcohol, the bond or my happiness that he was finally here, but I through myself into his arms. Eric was stiff for a moment but wrapped hi arms around me and held me close. "I am glad you are happy to see me. Do you think we can have our talk?"

"I'm too drunk. I won't remember anything you say in the morning. But it would make me happy to fall asleep next to you."I admitted

He chuckled, "Then that is what we will do." he kissed the top of my head and ushered me inside. Keeping me from running into anything. You are quite funny when your intoxicated Lover." I'm pretty sure I snorted before getting a night shirt and heading to the bathroom. I washed my face and brushed my teeth before returning to my bedroom.

I could see Eric's clothes in a pile in the rocking chair. That immediately started a fire in my lower abdomen. Eric must have felt it too. "As much as I want to, I think we should have our talk and wait until your not drunk to have sex." he said before pulling me into his arms. "Go to sleep and dream of me." he kissed my forehead and I was out.

I know that was shot and pretty much pointless, but it does get better. Just click that pretty green button and you'll find out sooner. Thanks.

-m