Queenie: Hello, my lovelies, let me introduce the rewrite to the Smell of Sunshine, which is now entitled A Touch of Sunshine. It's going to be fairly similar to the original story for a little while, but then probably major changes later on. Also, Corissa's family is going to be aware of her godly heritage from the beginning.
Now I hope you enjoy.
My name is Corissa Stackhouse, and I am a half-blood, which means I am the child of a god and a human. My godly parent? Apollo the god of the sun, prophecy, healing, music, poetry, etc. It wasn't great being a half-blood because once you realize your heritage, they will come for you. I learned the hard way. Instead of believing my mother about my birth, I did some snooping until I found my answer in the form of a large menacing hellhound.
I just barely managed to kill the beast, and I knew it was too dangerous to stay with my family, so I ran. While on the run, I met a group of kids like me and a satyr, which is a half goat boy. This all happened when I was eleven, and it's been eleven years since then, and I'm now twenty-two, which is quite a feat for someone like me. I've been through a lot in those eleven years, including a war. Yes, an actual war right in the middle of Manhattan.
You don't remember a war happening? Well, you normal people wouldn't, but it did happen. Lost a lot of people in the war. I lost many of my siblings, and many friends that I'll never forget. I even lost the man I loved with all my heart despite all his faults, not like I didn't have my own. After all that, I just needed to get away from everything. I had to get away from the camp that I called home for eleven years, but I promised my friends and half siblings that they'd see me again. I just hope I can keep that promise.
"Hades, kill me now." I groaned as spent another mundane and hellish night at my job.
When I returned home a few weeks ago, I don't know what possessed me to get a job in the first place. With the money my mother left to me, I would have been fine without one. But I'm not the time to just sit around and not work for a living. So at the time the bright idea was to get a job at the same place my cousin worked at as a waitress. Worst decision of my entire life. Even worse than that time I thought it was a good idea to go to Chiron for dating advice when I was thirteen. I shuddered at the memory. However, that was in the past, and right now I'm dealing with something even worse. A bunch of idiot rednecks in a small town bar that had plenty of small minded people.
"Rissy, sweet vanilla, your order is up!" Lafayette, who was one of the few people who kept me sane in this entire town, called out to me.
I walked over to grab my order from Lafayette, and I thanked him with a grin and a wink. He winked at me in return while blowing me a teasing kiss while he was at it. I then walked off towards my tables, and as I was walking by a group of men, they wolf-whistled in my direction. I rolled my eyes while not even glancing in their direction. I curse this stupid uniform Sam makes all the waitresses wear. I just continued on my way while delivering my order to the customers.
"Thank-you, dear." The woman said smiling.
"Is there anything else I can get you, ma'am?" I asked.
She said no, so I walked off to go check on my other tables, but everyone was doing alright. I was walking back towards the kitchen when one of the men from that table smacked my ass. I froze with my hand curling up into a fist.
"So, beautiful, what's your name?" The same man asked.
I just turned my head to glare at the guy, and I felt satisfied when he shuddered.
"Not interested." I said. "I don't waste my time on trash."
His friends laughed at him, and the man glared at me as he grabbed my wrist to pull me close.
"What was that, sugar?" He practically growled. "I don't think I heard you right."
He was about to hear bells ringing if he didn't let the hades go of me, but since I needed this job, I told myself to hold the violence off until I clocked out. In the end, I glared at him about to tell him off, but Sam cut in.
"Okay, that's enough." Sam said as he pulled the man off my wrist. "Sir, I'm going to ask you to stop harassing the lady or leave."
Sam didn't wait for a reply as he guided me into the kitchen away from the public eye.
"Are ya okay?" He asked me.
"I'm fine, Sam." I said offering a reassuring smile. "But I would be better if I could punch those pigs in the face."
Lafayette, who was still cooking away, chuckled with a shake of his head as his lips turned up in amusement.
"How about we leave the ass kicking to when you're off the clock?" He suggested. "I don't pay you to fight, remember?"
"Then give me a raise." I said smoothly.
Sam shook his head at me though I could see his lips twitching up in amusement. People just couldn't resist the Apollo charm in the end.
"Just take your break back here and try to calm down." He said.
He left to continue whatever the heck he does as boss, and I leaned against the counter by the stove. I've been home for a few weeks now, so Sam usually knows how to handle me when I'm in a bad mood. I think he got some tips from my Gran, who has gracious allowed me to move back in with her and my cousin Sookie.
"So, vanilla girl, another man make a move at you?" Lafayette asked.
"He slapped my ass." I deadpanned. "I'll admit he has balls to do so, but if he keeps it up, he won't have them for long."
I made a snip-snip gesture if I had scissors in my hands, and Lafayette threw his head back with a laugh. I grinned shaking my head as Sookie came up to the window.
"Rissy, what you doing back here?" Sookie asked.
"Sam brought me here after some customers got handsy." I said shrugging. "I guess Sam didn't want me scaring them off by getting violent."
Sookie shook her head at me as Lafayette winked at me with a smirk on his face.
"Onions rings, and if you drop a few of them on the floor, that's fine with me." Sookie said.
"Got it." Lafayette said grinning. "Oooh, Sookie, chicka-chicka-wow-wow."
I snorted at the look on Sookie's face when Lafayette did that, and it reminded me of how innocent she is. I mean, I haven't had a lot of sex in my life, and I've only had sex with one guy. But Sookie was like saintly innocent about this kind of stuff.
"You look like porn star with that tan and pink lip stick." Lafayette said pouting his lips at her. "You got a date?"
"No, but when I wear make-up I get better tips." Sookie said.
Lafayette let out a laugh as I nodded my head in agreement with Sookie. Whenever I wear a bit of make-up I get better tips too, but of course, I don't need the make-up to look good. I'm a daughter of Apollo after all. Sorry, pride in my looks and my skills is my fatal law. I try to curb it, but as you can tell it's very hard to do.
"Yes, girl, that's it." Lafayette said as he went back to cooking. "These damn rednecks are suckers for packaging."
He wiggled his front causing me to laugh as Sookie looked at us with a small frown.
"I get even bigger tips when I act like I don't have a brain in my head." Sookie added as Arlene joined Sookie at the window. "But if I don't, they're all scared of me."
Again true, but it has always been fact that men are afraid of women with brains.
"They ain't scared of you, Honey Child." Lafayette said. "They scared of what's between your legs."
Sookie and Arlene gave Lafayette repulsed looks as I nearly coughed up a fry I had snuck off a plate into my mouth.
"Lafayette!" Sookie chided. "That's nasty talk! I won't listen to that."
Arlene and I both laughed as the redhead put her order up for someone to grab.
"Do you even know what's between a woman's legs, Lafayette?" Arlene asked.
Well, Lafayette has seen me naked plenty of times just since I've been back. I took him with me into the women's dressing room when I went clothes shopping since I needed new outfits. He even helped me pick out underwear, so I'd say he knows what a naked woman looks like.
"I know every man whether straight, gay, or George motherfucking Bush is terrified of the puss." Lafayette said.
"Lafayette!" Sookie snapped as Dawn joined our group.
I chuckled with my lips turning up in amusement since it was always funny watching Sookie's reactions during these kinds of conversations.
"Oh, what are we talking about?" Dawn asked.
"Nothing," Sookie said as Lafayette replied without hesitation, "Pussy."
I shook my head wondering how if I'd ever have a normal conversation in this kitchen. Trust me, this isn't even the weirdest one that's ever happened in this kitchen.
"Listen not everybody is gay." Arlene said. "Not everybody wants to have sex with you."
"Oh, you'd be surprised how many people you know." Lafayette said pointing to Arlene.
The redhead scoffed as a smirk played across Lafayette's lips. He then waved his hand dismissively as he stepped back.
"That's all I'm saying." Lafayette said.
"Well, I don't want to have sex with you." Dawn said with Arlene agreeing with her.
"Are you kidding?" I asked getting their attentions as I wrapped my arms around Lafayette. "All of woman kind is being robbed of this fine sexy man here."
"You tell 'em, sweet vanilla." Lafayette said winking at me.
He kissed the top of my head as I let go, which had me laughing and shaking my head. Dawn and Arlene rolled their eyes though they were grinning madly. Sookie just looked at us with wide eyes while looking freaked out.
"She's right. You bitches don't know what you're missing." Lafayette said as he banged the counter in front of him. "I've got sixteen gears."
"No, baby, you don't know what you're missing." Dawn said walking away with a shake of her ass. "You can watch her walk away, and make you want to slap it!
She slapped her ass a few times as Sookie continued to stand there looking appalled.
"Everybody been there, right? John's been there." Lafayette said pointing to the other cook.
John didn't comment, but the large man didn't deny it either. He is a man of few words after all. And it wouldn't surprise me one bit if he has been there.
"Take these, baby." Arlene said gesturing to her chest. "Peaches and cream."
"Little coco...little coco." Lafayette said. "Right, big John?"
The large man just continued his work as Sookie made a quick getaway, which had Lafayette and me laughing. I then grabbed my tray since my break had to be over by now.
"Well, I better get back to work, chocolate goodness." I said to Lafayette. "Try not to miss me too much."
I winked teasingly, and Lafayette blew me a kiss. I chuckled shaking my head as I went to return to my section, which Sookie and Dawn had taken over for a moment. I was serving a table their food when I saw Tara walking in.
"Hey, Tara." I said as I walked past her. "Quit another job?"
"Bitch, don't you start with me." Tara said rudely.
She then winked smirking, which meant she was just teasing, and I grinned at her in return. Tara went up to the bar to order herself a drink as I continued my work. I was taking an order from one of my usual customers when I noticed things got a little quite. A chill went down my spine, which usually meant possible danger, so I turned seeing a pale man sitting over in Sookie's section. I knew immediately he was a vampire, and it seemed I wasn't the only one to notice.
I watched as Sookie went over to the vampire with a large smile, which had me frowning slightly. I didn't like being judgmental because I knew vamps weren't 'monsters'...well, they're not soulless creatures who can't be killed...but I've fought a few before, and seeing Sookie so happy to go up to one made me nervous. It was like a child going up to a snake because they don't know any better. I finished taking my customer's order, and as I started walking towards the kitchen, I kept my eyes on Sookie and the vampire.
He looked over towards me catching my eye, and he tilted his head seeming curious of me. I quirked a brow challengingly at him then continued on my way. I shouldn't have just done that, but it was like I couldn't help myself. I felt like he was sizing me up. I shook my head as I quickly placed my order to Lafayette. I sighed getting the feeling tonight wasn't going to end pretty.
I was grabbing my things getting ready to leave for the night when I saw Sookie run out past me. I frowned in confusion as I came to a stop. Sam rushed past me going in the opposite direction of Sookie, which added to the confusion.
"Tara, what's going on?" I asked.
"Sookie ran out to help that vamp because apparently the Rattrays plan to drain him to make money off his blood." Tara said. "I tried to stop her! But you and I both know that girl is crazy!"
I frowned because I did know this, and I was ready to tan Sookie's hide if anything happened to her. I might do it anyway even if nothing happens to her because she's being stupidly reckless.
"Here hold this." I said handing Tara my bag before heading outside quickly.
I ran outside the bar looking around, and I soon saw Sookie creeping past some cars with a chain in hand. I rushed after her while making as little sound as possible. I followed just behind her, so she wouldn't now I was there, but the second she gets in trouble, I'm going to step in. Then after saving her ass, I'm going to kill her. I crept around some trees just as Sookie threw her chain at Mack Rattray. It hit him in the back of head, and he stumbled forward. He whirled around pulling out a knife to point at Sookie.
"You crazy bitch." He said.
He went to attack her, so I stepped in. I jumped forward punching him right across the face. He hit the ground while dropping his knife. Sookie grabbed it off the ground while stepping up beside me. I pushed her back through as Mack stood up.
"I guess crazy runs in the family." He said.
I just cracked my knuckles waiting for him to try and attack. He jumped towards me with his fist, but I dodged my head to the side while grabbing his wrist. I twist his arm behind his back, and he cried out in pain. I twisted it until I heard a pop, which caused him to curse loudly. I kicked him onto the ground where he laid clutching his arm. Denise glared up at Sookie and me as she stepped away from the vamp she was draining.
"This ain't your business, you stupid cunts." Denise said.
I blinked unimpressed at her insult since I have been called much worse in my life. Besides, it's funny to be called a cunt by probably one of the biggest ones in all of Louisiana.
"See, that just proves how low rank you really are." Sookie said from behind me as she held out the knife threateningly.
I frown not trusting Sookie with that, so I pushed her hand down to make me feel better. I ignored her frown as I kept my attention on Denise. Denise looked from me to Sookie, and I guess she thought since I was disarmed that I'd be the easier target because she jumped right at me. I was ready for her though, so I slugged her in the face like I had done Mack, and she hit the ground.
"You two ought to leave before you really piss me off." I said. "And leave the blood."
Denise glared up at me despite the fact she had blood rolling down from her nose.
"I will kill you both for this." Denise said.
I quirked a brow while stepping forward, which caused Denise to scoot backwards. She quickly stood going to grab her bag, but she left the bags of blood behind as I ordered. She tried to act cool as she ran with Mack trailing behind. Once they were gone, I glanced down to the vampire. Well, someone looked to be having a bad night
"Sookie, you might want to help your new vampire friend." I said while plucking the knife from her hands. "The silver is hurting him."
Sookie quickly knelt down to pull the thin silver chains off the vampire who was breathing unevenly. Once the silver was pulled of his skin, it started to heal immediately.
"Shut-up." Sookie said in awe.
I rolled my eyes at her 'intelligent' comment as I twirled the knife between my fingers. I then heard the sound of a car coming, so I quickly pushed Sookie out of the way before grabbing the vampire to drag him out of the way as Denise Rattray just missed her chance to run over us.
"I will get you, bitches!" She shouted out the window.
She continued driving off, and I shook my head as I knelt down beside the weak vampire and Sookie who was looking over him in worry.
"Sorry, I didn't get here faster." Sookie said. "And sorry, I couldn't do much."
She glanced at me, and I shrugged my shoulders. What? Was I supposed to let her get hurt as she tried to help the vampire? I'm sure they both would have been killed if I had done that.
"You'll be okay in a minute, right?" Sookie asked, but the vamp remained silent. "...Do...do you want us to leave?"
She looked disappointed as she asked this, but I was alright leaving the vamp here on his own.
"No, they might come back." He said. "And I cannot fight yet."
Well, that's not my problem nor Sookie's, but I wasn't about to leave Sookie out here on her own. Suddenly a collie pushed its way between Sookie and me as it barked at the vampire threateningly. Sookie greeted it with a smile as it continued to bark at the vampire.
"Ah, are you trying to protect us?" I cooed as I scratched his ears.
He turned towards me to lick my cheek, and I giggled at him. I've been him around Sam's place a few times. He then licked Sookie's neck. He barked at the vampire a few more times before running off somewhere.
"Well, I'm out of here." I said. "Glad you're safe, I guess, stranger. Sookie, I'm sure you can handle the rest."
I held out the knife to her just in case though knew she'd most likely hurt herself than an attacker, but she took it from me carefully even if my better judgement told me to keep it.
"Remember the pointed end faces away from you at all times." I said as if speaking to a child.
She rolled her eyes at me, and I was being serious here. I then left my cousin alone with a vampire. I had a gut feeling she'd be fine, and I always listened to my gut feelings. I walked back towards the bar giving a sigh. Tonight sure was fun, wasn't it? I went back towards where my bike rested, and I saw Sam coming out the restaurant.
"Rissy, you okay?" He asked placing his hand on my shoulder.
"I'm fine, Sam." I said. "Got some blood on my knuckles, but that's all."
I showed him my fist, and he took it too look it over. He relaxed looking a bit relieved as he pat my hand.
"Where's Sookie?" He asked.
"She's back there." I said gesturing to over my shoulder. "Speaking to that vampire. Don't worry, I left her with a weapon, and I wouldn't have left her if I thought she was in danger."
Sam nodded slowly, but he did look a bit concerned. I told him I'd see him latter as I went over to my bike.
"You know you're going to end up hurting yourself if you continue riding that thing in those shorts." Sam said.
"Yeah, but I have to wear these things, remember?" I asked grinning as I grabbed my helmet. "And this is my only ride."
Sam shook his head at me as I put the helmet over my head. I quickly turned on the ignition before zooming away to head home for a good night's sleep.
"Another hot and sunny day." I hummed to myself as I stretched my arms over my head. "Just how I like it."
I then looked up at the sky with my lips turning up into a smile as I looked at the sun.
"Thanks, Dad." I said.
I then slid my sunglasses over my eyes as I looked back down, and that's when I spotted my favorite cousin. And no, I wasn't talking about Sookie.
"Jason!" I called smiling.
Jason, who had been speaking with Sookie, looked up with a grin spreading across his face.
"Riss!" He called running over towards me.
He pulled me up into his arms, and pulled me right off the porch causing me to laugh. He set me down onto my feet, and he pretty much towered over me as he grinned down at me.
"I heard you kicked the Rattrays' asses with Sook." Jason said.
"Well, I did most of the ass kicking, but Sookie had my back." I said looking over at said blonde.
She stuck her tongue out at me before falling back onto her lawn chair to continue sunbathing.
"Why were you even helping that vamp?" Jason asked me.
I could see a frown forming on his face, and I wasn't too surprised. Jason always did worry about me, and to know I risked my safety for a vampire of all people probably didn't make him happy.
"I wasn't." I said honestly. "I was keeping Sookie from getting herself hurt. She ran off on her own, and if I hadn't got there, she probably would have been stabbed to death."
Jason nodded his head while ruffling my head saying he was proud of his baby cousin. I glared at him shoving him slightly, which had him laughing in amusement as Gran came around the side.
"Jason!" She called out.
Jason went over to our Gran, and as they greeted each other, I took the basket of clothes off her hands.
"Let me handle these, Gran." I said.
I went inside with them while humming a slight tune to myself under my breath.
"Want the rest of that?" Jason asked Sookie as we ate breakfast.
He pointed to the sasauge on her plate, and even after Sookie said she wanted it, Jason snatched it up. He popped it in his mouth before Sookie could stop him, and she looked at him in disbelieve. I snorted into my coffee mug as Jason smugly finished swallowing his stolen prize.
"If you're going to wear that suit, you might want to start watching what you eat." Jason said gesturing to Sookie's swimsuit, which was under an fishnet shirt to cover herself. "Same goes for you."
He quickly tried to snatch away my sasauge, but I slapped his hand with my fork. He yelped lightly, and I smirked at him when he looked at me.
"Watch it, Jas." I said. "You might be my favorite cousin, but no one comes between me and food."
Sookie snorted at the both of us as Jason gave me a pout. I rolled my eyes while not bothered at all by it. To show him just that, I stabbed the meat with my fork then popped it into my mouth to eat.
"Rissy!" Jason whined not believing me.
I just grinned at him silently as Sookie was laughing at both of us. Gran then came into the kitchen looking troubled as she hung up the phone.
"That was Evelyn Mason." Gran said. "Guess who was found strangled to death in her apartment?"
I sat up a little starter when hearing there was a death, and from the corner of my eye I saw how unnerved Jason looked. While hearing someone died is never a good thing, I was more curious about the murder, and if I should be worried. I don't want monsters here causing trouble when I just returned.
"Maudette Pickens." Gran revealed.
I merely blinked because I had no idea who this Maudette Pickens was. I mean I might have known her from when I was little, but I don't remember.
"Oh my lord." Sookie said.
"She didn't show up for work, and she didn't answer her phone." Gran explained. "So her boss called Bud Dearbourne, and he rode over there, got the manager to let him in, and they found her."
I frowned wondering who could have done that. I knew there was a lot of sick people in the world, but it was still hard to imagine who the culprit could be. And a monster wasn't really the type to go around killing humans. At least not the kind of monsters I deal with.
"I went to high school with Maudette." Sookie said.
"Can you believe it?" Gran asked. "A murder in Bon Temps?"
"Why are you surprised? Now that we go ourselves a vampire?" Jason asked.
I tilted my head because something seemed a bit off about Jason. Sure hearing about a murder is shocking, but he seemed on edge. As if he had something to hide.
"Just because he's a vampire doesn't mean he's a murder." Sookie said.
"Oh, come on, fangbangers go missing all the time in Shreveport and New Orleans." Jason said. "They never find them, but everyone knows the vampires are killing them and disposing of the bodies."
"What's a fangbanger?" Gran asked.
Sookie looked uncomfortable by the question, and Jason was stuffing his face, so I stepped in.
"Men and women who engage in sexual intercourse with vampires and enjoy being bit." I said then added with a grin. "And other sinful activities."
"Rissy!" Sookie said gasping.
I rolled my eyes at how easily embarrassed she gets, but whatever, Gran now understood what a fangbanger is.
"And even though vampires are usually murders, I don't think the vampire from Merlotte's last night killed Maudette." I said. "If a vampire did it, they would have drained the body, and then got rid of it. Vampires can't just leave a corpse of blood laying around. It's against their instincts."
My family all looked at me with different expressions varying from confused to looking shocked.
"How do you know stuff like that?" Sookie asked then her face lit up. "Wait, does this have to do with your half-blood stuff?!"
I shook my head at how excited she got when mentioning my second life. I had come clean about what I was and where I've been for the last eleven years, and they took it better than I imagined. In fact, Sookie had been very happy to learn she wasn't the only weird one in the family.
"You can say that." I said while standing. "Well, it's time for my run, so I better get going."
I didn't give Sookie a chance to ask more as I put my dishes in the sink, ran to get on my running shoes, and then went over to my family. I kissed them all goodbye on their cheeks before leaving. Can't waste such a fine day.
I frowned continuing on with my work later in the day. I arrived at work in a happy mood, but then Lafayette had to tell me that Jason was arrested. I heard the reason why he was taken in was because Dearbourne and Bellefleur thought he killed this Maudette person. I don't remember her, and personally I didn't truly care who she is. I know that sounds cold, but my cousin is getting blamed for her death, which doesn't make me happy.
"Hey, Corissa." Hoyt said walking up to me looking cautious. "Are you okay? You look upset."
I smiled at Hoyt because he's the only one to ask me how I am without an alternative motive. He's just a sweet guy.
"I'll be alright, Hoyt." I assured him as I pat his arm. "I'm just worried about Jason, but thank-you for asking."
Hoyt smiled shyly as he went back to were Arlene and Rene were hanging out. I nodded to Arlene, and she waved while looking pretty drunk. Rene offered me a grin, and I tried to return it. I try to be civil towards the man, but something about him just made me uncomfortable. I felt the chill from the night before, and warning bells went off in my hand. I turned around seeing the vampire from the night before.
"Sorry, I did not mean to startle you." He said. "I only wished to thank you for helping me the other night."
"You're welcome..." I trailed off since I didn't know his name.
"Bill...Bill Compton." He said.
He held out his hand to me, and even if people were staring at us, I took his hand to shake.
"Corissa Stackhouse, but people tend to call me Rissy." I said. "Apparently my full name is too fancy for around here."
Bill's lips twitched up slightly as he released my hand, which I allowed to fall to my side.
"Nice meeting you, Bill." I said. "And not to be rude, but I have to return to work."
"Of course." He said nodding his head.
I nodded in return as I went back to take care of my tables while ignoring all the looks. I even ignored Sookie walking past me with a dreamy look on her face as she approached the vampire. It's her life after all, and I don't want to get in the way. Didn't mean that I wouldn't kill Bill if he did anything to harm her. In fact, I'd rip him to pieces. Well, not sure how'd that work out since once they die, they explode. But I'll work something out to make his death very painful.
"What can I get you?" I asked a man in my section.
He didn't reply as he and everyone else the bar listened in and watched Sookie and Bill. I sighed walking off since I wasn't about to stand there to listen in on my cousin's conversation, and I wasn't going to stand there to watch people gawk. I went behind the bar with Tara, who was now officially employed here, and poured myself a drink. I sighed hoping this night went by fast.
"So you made a date with a vampire, which is why Sam and Tara are so pissed." I stated not asked Sookie as she and I started leaving Merlotte's.
We and Sam were the only ones left, and tonight I had rode with Sookie, which meant I'd have to wait around for her to finish her business with Bill.
"Yes, and let me guess, you're mad too." Sookie said as we stepped outside.
"I'm not mad, and I'm not going to tell you to stay away from Bill." I said.
She looked at me surprised before a large grin spread across her face. She hugged me tightly, and I pat her back awkwardly.
"But," I began as I pushed her back gently. "I am going to tell you to be careful. Not just because he's a vampire, but also because the male species in general can be total dicks."
Sookie giggled behind her head as Sam stepped outside the restaurant while locking up.
"Rissy...Sookie." He said bowing his head uncomfortably.
Sookie greeted him back looking just as awkward, which just made me feel out of place.
"Want me to wait with you both..." Sam trailed off.
"Go home, Sam." Sookie dismissed.
"What she means, Sam, is that we'll be okay." I said in way more polite manner than Sookie. "You should go home and get some rest."
Sam looked down with a nod of his head before going to his trailer, which was ten feet from the front door of Merlotte's. He unlocked his door looking at the both of us one more time before stepping in. Sookie and I stood there in silence for a moment, but then Sookie walked towards the car. I followed her while getting a bad feeling in my gut. I glanced around wondering what was causing it.
I was suddenly struck in the back of the head. I hit the ground while gasping when I was kicked in the gut. Sookie hit the ground next to me, and I cursed looking up at the Rattrays. They laughed down at us as they went to kick again. I dodged Denise's foot by rolling out of the way. I jumped to my feet, which got the two to pause in assaulting Sookie, who was bleeding heavily from the mouth. I am so going to kick their asses until they're barely breathing.
"I'd be careful if I was you." Denise said. "We're prepared for you this time."
As soon as she said that, Mack pulled out a gun. This had me narrowing my eyes knowing I had to be careful. What these two redneck morons didn't know was that they were messing with the wrong half-blood. Threaten me, and I'll end you before you can blink. Looks like they're going to learn the hard way.