I'm not going to add a long Authors Note, but I just wanna let anyone who reads this know, that I hope you enjoy it and return to read the future chapters. I have a lot of confidence in this story and I am soooo excited. I want you readers to be excited also.

Thank you!

"It was just beginning to drizzle when Edward turned onto my street. Up until that moment, I'd had no doubt that he'd be staying with me while I spent a few interim hours in the real world…"

"Bella, you're full of it." Lily murmured softly to no one. She lifted her left leg, currently crossed over her right, and dropped it onto the slightly sticky floor. She made a mental note to give the floors a good scrubbing. And after a few moments of reading the quote over and over again, crossed her right leg over her left. Lily lifted a petite hand and scratched a spot on the back of her neck to relieve the itch. She annoyed herself with her inability to remain still when she wanted. "Real world…what does a fictional character know about reality anyway?" Lily said to herself. "What the hell does Stephenie Meyer know about the real world?"

"How many times have you read that book? I've seen you with it a lot lately."

Lily recognized the voice of her coworker and cousin and allowed a smile to creep unto her lips. She never looked up from the book though, but uttered her response through loose lips. "Too many to count." She shrugged. Lily's foot began to shake rapidly under the table as she turned another page in the novel. "I just don't understand it. Last night there was this group of Twilight fans-"

"Those girls were gettin' on my last nerves." Sookie took a seat across from Lily in the booth, folding her hands in her lap and rolling her eyes in remembrance.

Lilly scoffed roughly and turned another page. She found a benefit in the fact that she was such an excelled reader. Lily appreciated the fact that her mind would never let her be caught in bad literary crap for too long. "Twilight" was her prime example of 'disgusting'.

Sookie, having heard everything that Lily just thought, reciprocated Lily's scoff and leaned against the cushioned back of the chair. "I wish I could say the same…I hate books." She laughed sweetly. Lily peaked over the edge of her paperback and squinted her emerald orbs at her cousin. "That, Sookie, is where we are different. Thank goodness for that contrast." The two females shared a small giggle and settled into a comfortable silence. It took a few moments for Sookie to realize that Lily had become distracted. "You never finished what you were talking about." Lily's foot froze and she turned another page. Her whole leg began a constant swing; up and down.

"What was I talking about?" Lily questioned.

"The Twilight fans. I saw them too. There were loud…but what's the deal?"

Lily released a surprisingly loud groan, causing Sookie to jump, and slammed the paperback shut. She dropped the trash on the table and folded her arms over her swollen chest. "The deal is they didn't even order anything…well they ordered, but they didn't eat. All those tricks did was hold me up all night with questions about the local vampires."

Sookie lowered her gaze to the table and began to make a barely audible beat with her fingertips. "I can see how that would be frustrating."

"Yeah! And, when Lafayette saw all the food they left, I was the one who had to take his shit."

Sookie leaned forward onto the table with a blush to her cheeks. "Lily, don't curse. You know it ain't lady like." The duo fell into another silence, both females just staring at anything but each other. Lily closed her eyes and allowed herself to just relax while she had the time. She unfolded her arms, in hopes to relieve the discomfort, and proceeded to take deep breaths. Sookie picked up the book on the table and read the back panel. Her moan in disgust broke Lily out of her breathing mantra. "What is it Sookie?" She asked raising an eyebrow. Sookie shook her head quickly in irritation, swinging her honey colored ponytail in the process. "This doesn't even sound remotely entertaining. How could you read this?"

Lily shrugged lazily. "I simply gave it a chance. I didn't want to form an opinion without dissecting it myself."

Sookie released a playful laugh. "Lily, you are the only one I know who can turn reading into a science experiment. You're so weird."

'Touché' Lily teased mentally. This only increased the volume of Sookie's laughter.

Lafayette, in all his headscarf, pink eye shadow, and fake eye lashes, and golden chain glory stepped behind the bar and began pouring himself a small glass of whiskey. "What the fuck is so funny to you bitches?" He said with a small smile.

"Hi, Lafayette." Lily murmured as she waved a bandaged hand.

"I was just complimenting Lily on her oh- so stimulating personality." Lily didn't necessarily find that funny. She couldn't help it that she was a bit stiff lately. After all, she had inevitably bitten off more than she could chew. Sookie quieted suddenly and turned to her cousin with a remorseful frown. "I'm sorry." Lily shrugged once again in response.

"Lily?"

"Yes, Lafayette?"

"You promised you was gon' help me prep for tonight…so I suggest you get your little ass in that kitchen."

Lily allowed smile to creep onto her plump lips. "Put away that bottle and I will." She teased; opening one eye to observe his reaction. Lafayette in took the last gulp of whiskey from the glass and put the bottle back under the counter. He pointed a polished finger at her from across the bar and chuckled. "You good, hooker. You good."

Lily giggled and scooted out of the seat and stretched carefully. She turned back towards Sookie with the same small smile and sighed slowly. "Sookie, will you help me change my bandages? I wanna get it done before work." Sookie swallowed nervously, not sure if she should be happy that her help was requested, or worried that Lily suddenly needed assistance. She resorted to a nod. "Sure." Lily spun on the heels of her converse and began a swift walk to the bathroom. Sookie made her exit from the booth and before beginning the walk herself, picked up the forgotten book.

She flopped it around in her hands carelessly as she walked and was a little surprised to be stopped by a suddenly solemn, Lafayette. His thick arm extended out in front of her, causing her to look his way. But, despite the obvious seriousness of the situation, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous that Lafayette seemed to own cuter bracelet's than her. "Is lil' homegirl okay?" He asked lowly.

Sookie shook her head. "I don't know. She's never asked me to help her before. Maybe this is a good thing." She swallowed again, feeling the walls close in and her breaths become shallower. Lafayette simply rested against the wall and rolled his eyes at his friend. "Girl, you is too dramatic for your own good." He raised an arched eyebrow and smiled.

"Lily's my cousin. I just hope everything gets better."

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