Hi guys! So this is my first ever fic. I always read the stories on here and believe me when I say ALWAYS. Just ask my boyfriend who I completely ignore while I'm reading! Anyways I have written short stories before I just never thought I was any good so I never posted them. So here is my first story, I hope you guys enjoy. Constructive criticism is very helpful but please don't bash my work. Im still a newbie! Now on to the story!

Thanks guys

-Danielle

I'm only doing this to pay for college; I'm only doing this to pay for college. That's the only thing running through my head as I walk onto the stage. Sweet Jesus this crowd is huge! Taking deep breaths to try and calm my nerves as the music starts. Since it's my first time on stage my boss Pam decided something slow like Cant Be Friends by Trey Songz was a good start. I am Sookie Stackhouse first time short term stripper and what seems like long term college student. I grew up in a small town in Louisiana called Bon Temps. My parents died in a car accident when I was 10 and left me and my brother Jason with my Gran. She was my rock and would help me through tough situations such as this little predicament I came to be in. We lived in our Grans farmhouse and she raised us well but had very little money to send us to college. After my brother turned 18and graduated, he moved into our parent's home and worked for the road crew, but never really contributed to anything financially and never went to college. By the time Gran had passed she used all her savings on my college education and I did what I could waitressing in the only restaurant close to home called Merlottes, but it wasn't enough. I had to take out loans and Jason was no help what so ever, so I was on my own doing my best to stay at LSU and pay off my debt. That's how I ended up here on stage in a tight black micro mini and a barely there bra. Now I'm not stick thin like a model but I aint fat either. I have long blonde hair, bright blue eyes, a nice dark tan and curves in all the right places and because I'm a southern girl I have nice legs and a big ass as well as ample breast, with a firm and fit stomach. I finally make it to the front of the stage and swaying my hips sensually to the beat of the music. Now I know I can't sing for shit but I can dance like a pro. I also know the difference between sexy and just plain old slutty. I try as hard as I can not to look into the crowd since I have never in my life danced for anyone but my ex Bill Compton, and I know I will freak out if I see how they're watching me. Gradually I make it to the pole and start doing the moves Pam showed me. Thank God for thick thighs and a photographic memory or I would be flat on my ass and lookin a fool. Finally the song ended and I hurry off stage, but before I even make it half way behind the curtain Pam pounces on me.

"Sookie, you are a natural. I knew you would be perfect for the job the moment I saw you. Especially with that sexy innocent face you have." That damn eyebrow wiggle she does creeps me out. Did I mention Pam loves women? Well if you didn't know now you do!

"Well I aim to please." I say sarcastically. "What time should I be here tomorrow for practice?" I seriously hope she doesn't expect me early after being here all night, unless she wants a disaster, let's hope she's not a morning person.

"Well, since I don't want to be out of bed before noon, I say be here at 2. That will at least give us a few hours before you go on."

With that said I think it's time for me to go change out of this outfit before I go home. No sense in risking a bar hopper thinkin I'm a hooker. I see my best friend Amelia walking into the dressing room and I try to catch up to her. Now I say catch up in the sense that one can only go so fast in 3 inch stilettos and not bust their ass. Walking into the dressing room Amelia tackles me and starts squealing. Now this is a usual for her when she is excited, but after getting off stage sweating like a pig I have no clue what she could be excited about.

"Amelia, what the hell!" I yelled right in her ear. At least she stopped squealing, thank god! "Now that I have my hearing back, care to share what has you in this happy mood since it obviously isn't your reflection?"

"Oops, sorry Sooks I was just so happy!" way to state the obvious. "Guess who showed up?" Hmm the only time she reacts this way is when Trey comes to the club, since he finally asked her out every time she sees him she act like a teenager.

"Let me guess lover boy is here?" Cue squeal in 3, 2, 1.

"Eek, ok ok sorry, anyways he asked me out on another date and he said that he wants to double. He has this totally gorgeous friend that he wants to set you up with!" Wonderful. Sarcasm is the way to go tonight.

"Umm, how bout ... no." I know I will not win this with her, she will guilt me into it by saying I don't do anything for her. God she is like my brother! "You know I don't have time for this. I have school to focus on as well as this job since I can't work for Sam anymore. And you saw how well it went when we tried a double with Quinn." Please Amelia have a heart!

"Oh come on, I'm serious when I say that he is gorgeous. I mean sex on a stick type of a man! Oh, Yum!"

"You're not letting me out of this are you?" Nope I knew it I got that look, the same one she gave me when she told me to come be a stripper with her. Look how that ended up.

"Ok, ok I know that look I'll go. One date Amelia and I'm serious if I'm not having fun we are leaving." I'm so glad I was prepared for the on slaughter of hugs, kisses, and squeals. To tell you the truth her happiness is kind of contagious.

After me and Amelia got all the date information set up, it was time for us to go home. I decided after Gran died to move to Shreveport since it was closer to work and my friends, as well as further from my mooching brother. Ames and I got a nice two bedroom apartment which her father, who is a very wealthy business man, decided he would pay for it. He always said his daughter deserved the best even though he wasn't happy about her part time career choice he still loved her unconditionally. Every time I think of them it makes me miss Gran. Finally leaving the club, after Ames ran over to Trey to tell him I agreed, we got into the car and drove the short distance to the apartment. Now that I really think about it I was excited for the date since I haven't been out in 6 months, but dreading the training Pam will bring tomorrow over ran the happy feelings of it. Finally at 4 am I got in bed and was dead to the world.