A/N: Hey! So, I know I have another True Blood fanfic out right now that has been delayed but I've just been wanting to change it up and write something different. So here goes a new True Blood story! Hope you enjoy and please review!
Also, Many chapters are finished in this story so there will be updates weekly.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything involved with True Blood.
Vampires. It seems so unrealistic, doesn't it? That they could ever exist. That they could touch you, whisper in your ear, be real. But they are. In my new home of Bon Temps, Louisiana, vampires are as real as you and me. As real as the world. Now who am I exactly? I was nobody. I was just a simple girl in a simple town with a simple life, until I met him.
My name's Josephina. Josephina Demorri. Odd name for someone so simple, I know. I will never know the force that took over my mother that gave her the idea to give me such a name, so I go by Jose most of the time. My move to Bon Temps occurred about 3 months ago. Vampires had already come out, which was the cause of my move. I wanted to seclude myself from the creatures as best I could. Needless to say, I chose the wrong town.
So where am I now? Well, I'm sitting in a bar called Merlotte's, waiting on a meeting with a man who may be my new boss. Work isn't so easy to find in a small place like this, but let's move on to the now.
The bar was a nice, homey place. Its owner, Sam Merlotte is a very kind man and I'd become acquainted with Sookie, who was a barmaid there. She had actually set up this interview for me tonight. Sam would have given me a job but had already been packed full with workers. I decided on ordering a coke as I waited to settle my stomach for the interview. I was trying out for a job as a bartender at a place called Fangtasia. Not the most admirable place, but from what I've heard, the income was great. The only downfall was that not only was the owner a vampire, but so were many of its workers. The owner, Eric Northman, was said to be cruel, and intimidating. The thought did nothing to help settle my nerves.
As I waited, the bar door opened and a man that looked about 18 walked in. He was the most beautiful being I'd ever seen…and apparently, I wasn't the only one who noticed. He was casually dressed with a pair of tan sweats and a loose fitted cotton shirt. You could see his tattoos peaking above the top of his shirt and I couldn't take my eyes off of them. The Sookie women went up to him and greeted him with a hug as they spoke with each other.
Her hand pointed over towards me as his gaze followed. I froze where I sat. There was no way this was Eric Northman. From what I'd heard, he was tall, blonde, and….older. He gave me a small smile and nod as he said goodbye to Sookie and came my way. Quickly, I composed myself and my face to hide my shock and some of my nervousness. This man had to have been the most stunning vampire I'd ever seen. I tried to grasp onto my loathing for the blood suckers but couldn't quite accomplish that task.
When he sat down, I straightened myself up and watched as he observed me carefully. An odd interest in me was clear on his face and I started to feel slightly uncomfortable.
"Hello, I'm Godric, Eric's maker. I apologize for him not being able to meet with you tonight. He had some business to take care of and asked if I might take his place." He said.
His voice was soft, comforting and had a deep lull about it that made you want to hear him speak more. Realizing that he was waiting for me to speak, I finally managed to introduce myself.
"Hi, I'm Josephina Demorri. Thank you for meeting with me tonight." I stated dumbly.
"Well Josephina, why don't you tell me a little about yourself and your experience? Have you ever worked with vampires?" He asked, still observing me some. I wondered why he looked so interested.
"Um, well, actually this would be my first bartending job and my first time working with vampires. But I' a quick learner and have no problem with your kind." I added. He seemed amused by something. By what, I had no idea.
"You seem nervous, Josephina. May I ask why?" He purred my name in a way that sent chills down my body, only heightening y discomfort. My mind wondered if he was trying to glamour me, but I felt nothing, so I wiped my palms on my jeans and focused on staying calm and collected.
"I'm sorry, I am really nervous...I don't mean to be…but I'm not used to you people or this place or anything…but I really need this job and I know I'm screwing up this interview horribly and I'm so sorry." I rambled on.
He stopped me by leaning over and taking my hand in his. He examined it for a moment before speaking.
"You don't look like you're one of these town people, and your accent sets you apart. Where are you from?" He asked as he soothingly brushed my hand and smiled. I calmed a little at his gesture but found it slightly inappropriate for an interview. I was also being eyed evilly by the blonde waitress so I attempted to pull my hand back some. Godric seemed a little disappointed by my movement.
"I…I'm from Sweden. There were many of your kind in my area so I left here…but I…" I stopped myself from saying anymore for I realized how rude it was sounding. I apologized quickly. He simply nodded in understanding.
Godric seemed unlike anyone I'd ever met. He was so calm and complacent. He never looked angry and judging: just understanding. I started feeling comfortable around him.
"Josephina, if you are scared of us, why work at a place filled with our kind?" He asked me. I paused for a moment.
"This town is small…and I kind of need a job. It was my last resort." I answered apologetically. He laughed and stared at me for what felt like forever, debating something in his head.
"You're hired." He stated as he began to get up from his seat. I was shocked completely. I for sure thought my chances had been ruined and that this interview had gone completely wrong.
"W-what? Are you serious?" I asked, non-believing.
"Yes…unless you no longer want the job?" He questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh..no, no. Thank you, so much." I said as I got up with him and smiled a real, bright smile.
"Good, you start tomorrow night at 6. You will meet with Eric and me again and receive some training." He paused for a moment and took my hand again as he placed his lips on my skin. I blushed a deep red and looked around. Godric lifted his head to me. "It's going to be a pleasure working with you Josephina. I look forward to it." He said and left out the door with vampire speed, leaving me standing with my hand in the air for a few seconds before I dropped it.
I smiled to myself as I grabbed my purse and headed to my car. My excitement for tomorrow night was building. I may just like this town after all.
The next day passed quickly as I waited for night to settle in. I decided on a nice red mini dress, hoping to fit in with the bar scene. The dress cut off at mid thigh and clung to my every curve but exposed a very small amount of cleavage. It was a tease. I took a pair of black heals and added them to the outfit with red lipstick, surely a vampire favorite. My curly hair was down and accentuated my face nicely. With a little more make-up, I was ready to go.
My drive there was nerve-racking. The outside of the place was exactly what someone would expect. Dark, a little beat up looking with negative writing spray painted all over it. The line went from the front door all the way out to the parking lot. Thankfully, I would be able to just cut through it all since I would be working there. With a deep breath in and out, I headed toward the entrance.
A dirty blondish vampire was working the door. She looked bored and annoyed at the humans in front of her. Her eyes swept over the crowd until she reached me and paused. A smirk arose on her lips as I headed her way.
"Well, don't you look yummy?" She said seductively. I smiled.
"I'm the new bartender…I was told to start tonight." I explained. Her smirk became a little wider.
"I'm going to have to thank Eric for you. Go right on in. He's in his office." She said as she moved to the side to let me in. I thanked her and pushed myself into the crowded bar. It was dark, with red and blue lights flashing around the room. Dancers were swaying to the music sensually up on the poles as the fang bangers and tourists watched, danced, and attempted to get their own vampire for the night.
I'd always wondered what the big deal was about vampires…why people craved them so much. They were murderers. They seduced you, then drained you and killed you without a second thought. I shook my head in sadness for all the people there as I continued my journey to the back of the bar where Eric's office was. Straightening out my dress and fluffing my hair some, I knocked on the door and listened as the two vampires became quiet.
"Come in." A deep voice said and I opened the door and walked inside the office.
I looked over at the tall vampire who I'd assumed was Eric. He was like everyone had described. He had long, blonde hair that framed his chiseled face. He towered over my 5'6 frame and definitely held a demeanor that said he had power. I smiled after getting over the shock of seeing him and noticed that he was sizing me up and checking me out. My smile faltered.
"I'm Josephina…the new barmaid." I said as I awaited one of them to do something.
Eric walked over to me and around me…checking my entire physique out, which made me extremely uncomfortable. Suddenly, I felt his hot breath close to my ear and I shivered as Godric watched closely…lust creeping into his eyes. I didn't know what I was feeling. I know part of it was want, need, attraction, and lust as well, but part of it was disgust for this man who thought he had a right to be so close to me.
"My maker certainly was correct in his statement of you. I may have you doing personal tasks for me instead of bartending." He whispered teasingly in my ear. I could feel his arousal on my backside as his hand slid to my waist and pulled me closer to him. I gasped and looked up to find Godric's fangs out and him looking at me in a way that heightened my own arousal. It took all of my strength and dignity to get out of the situation.
"What the hell!" I yelled as I pushed Eric off of me. He looked utterly shocked at my refusal of him. "I'm not your plaything! I'm here for a job. Now either I get one or I don't, but I would rather not waste my time. I'm not just another little fang banger that's going to fall all over the two of you begging you to fuck me. I'm a lady, and you will treat me like one or I will leave. Your choice." I exclaimed. I didn't care who these men were, no one would touch me or disrespect me like that when they first met me.
Eric looked highly amused and Godric was just smiling good-naturedly. They exchanged glances and reached an agreement on something though Godric seemed like he disapproved of whatever they were going to do.
"She's feisty, I like it." Eric stated as he crept up behind me once more. I saw Godric move closer as well, looking apologetically at me.
"Eric, are you sure she's the one?" Godric asked him as Eric paused for a moment.
"Godric, this is what was said would happen. She has to be. And you have to do it." Eric stated. Godric nodded and came closer to me. I was too confused to speak until I felt Godric's arms pull me into him and his fangs extend.
"What the hell is going on?" I shouted and attempted to squirm out of his grasps to no avail. "Let me go!"
"I'm so sorry, Josephina." Godric said. "You will have a job, but it will not be a bartender. You will be safe, Min Kӓrlek, I promise."
With those words, his fangs penetrated my skin and I screamed out. When the pain faded, the throbbing was left and I felt myself growing weaker. When the throbbing was gone, darkness was overcoming me until finally, my world was black.
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