This story and all it's chapters are dedicated to the great Nelsan Ellis, who portrayed the character Lafayette Reynolds on True Blood. He will be greatly missed and forever written on our hearts. R.I.P.

CHAPTER ONE

***Lafayette's POV***

"Hey, Sook! I got something to tell you! Tara, you too!"

Tara sighed as she walked towards the back counter.

"This shit better be important!"

I rolled my eyes at Tara's never ending attitude. That bitch had no chill.

"Sook, my little sister is coming into town today and I think you two should meet."

"Emmaline? Little Emmaline? Damn, I haven't seen her in years!"Tara said.

"I had no idea you had a sister! This is so exciting!" Sookie said, jumping up and down like the little ball of sunshine that she was.

"Yeah, she's adopted. She's been moving from relative to relative until now. I can finally watch out for her, even though she thinks that she can take care of herself."

Tara laughed. Stupid bitch

"Really, Lafayette?! The girl is almost twenty-one years old!"

"Watch your mouth, bitch! She's still my little sister and she deserves the best!"

"Aw! Isn't that just the sweetest thing!"

Tara walking back to the bar, leaving me and Sookie alone.

"Sook, can you do me the biggest favor?"

"Anything, Lafayette."

I took a deep breath.

"I need you to watch out for my little sister. She's... special."

Sookie raised an eyebrow.

"Special, what does that mean?"

Before I could speak, Sam was throwing a bitch fit.

"Lafayette, Sookie! Get back to work, Arlene is drowning out there and Terry is on the verge of a breakdown!"

Sookie nodded at me before we both got back to work.

***Sookie's POV***

I went back to work with Bill on my mind. I missed his touch, his kisses, and the way he said, "Sookie..."

I couldn't wait to see him that night, but I was more curious about Lafayette's sister. The new information was more than surprising. I was caught off guard because neither him or Tara had mentioned her before. And she was special? That only left an unopened box of questions.

I was snapped out of my thoughts by the door opening. I looked over to see a young girl with long brown hair, walking into Merlotte's. She looked a tad bit confused.

'I wonder if Lafayette will be surprised to see that I'm a bit early. I haven't seen him and Tara in so long. I can't wait.'

I smiled when I heard her thoughts. She was Lafayette's adopted sister! I took the moment to look over her appearance. She had a light complexion and her eyes were a reddish brown, giving me reason to believe that she was something other than African American. She was wearing a powder blue tank top, black shorts, and sneakers.I didn't blame her in this heat. Wearing the outfit, she still looked innocent and sweet, because the shorts weren't distasteful. That didn't stop the men in bar from looking at her, including my horn dog of a brother. I was so thankful that she couldn't hear the disgusting thoughts that were coming from them, but then I noticed her looking down at the floor and wrapping her arms around her as if she could hear them. I started to panic a bit when I realized that I could no longer hear her thoughts. She didn't look like any vampire that I had ever seen.

Still, vampire or no vampire,I finally decided that I should go and save her from her misery.

"Hi, My name is Sookie Stackhouse and you must be-"

"Emmaline Reynolds, but please call me Emmie."

I shook her hand and took a moment to hear her thoughts.

'Wow, she's so gorgeous and nice. My first friend here, maybe?'

I sighed in relief when I heard her thoughts.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet Lafayette's sister! Come on towards the bar, I'll introduce you to everyone."

"Lafayette, Emmie is here!"

In a flash, Lafayette and Tara were attacking Emmie with hugs and kisses. I smiled when I saw the both of them being so affectionate, it wasn't a common thing.

"I missed you so much! No more going away, okay?"

Emmie nodded, almost in tears.

"No more going away."

Arlene and Sam were staring at us, waiting to meet the new girl.

"Sam Merlotte."

"Emmaline Reynolds, please call me Emmie. Nice place you got here."

Sam blushed. Was he interested in Emmie?

"Thank you. Nice to meet a nice relative of Lafayette and Tara."

"Go fuck yourself, Sam."

Sam chuckled while Emmie was staring at him intensely. Almost as if she was trying to figure him out or get inside his head... but... she couldn't be a telepath.

"Well, if you need anything, like a job or something, just let me know." Sam said before returning to the back room.

"Oh, sweetie! Please say you need a job, Sookie and I are drowning here!" Arlene said, running up to Emmie and holding out her hand.

"Emmie Reynolds."

"Arlene Fowler. Aren't you just as cute as a button!"

Emmie blushed.

"Thank you, Arlene, but I'm nothing special compared to you."

"And sweet too! Lafayette, your sister is a doll!" Arlene said before walking to another table.

"I have to get back to work, Sweet Pea, but I'll be able to take you home in a couple of hours. If you want anything, it's on the house." Lafayette said, kissing Emmie on the forehead.

I watched her as she took a seat at the bar, it wasn't long before I was striking up another conversation.

"Wow, Emmie, I've never seen Lafayette so affectionate and loving with anyone."

"Emmie's his pride and joy. He's never loved anyone more in his life."

Emmie beamed as I gave her a closer look as I tried to hear her thoughts, but I couldn't. Once again, I was in a confused state. I snapped out of my thoughts when I had to go wait another table, but I could already hear my brother's sick thoughts as he walked towards Emmie with Hoyt.

"Hello there, I don't believe that we've had the pleasure of meeting."

"I don't believe we have. Emmie Reynolds."

"Jason Stackhouse. This is my best friend Hoyt Fortenberry. I'm sure you'll meet my other friend, Réne, later."

"Ah, I've heard of you. My brother warned me about you."

I giggled when I saw the look on Jason's face.

"Your b-brother?"

"Yeah, Lafayette. Don't worry, I don't always listen to him." Emmie said, giggling.

This girl had already attracted the attention of all the men in town! The crazy part was that she didn't even realize it. Even Hoyt was blushing!

"That's enough harassing Emmie, Jason." I said, walking towards him and Hoyt.

'Wow, that's a nice girl. Maybe one that I can take home to Mama.' I heard Hoyt think.

I smiled even though I knew that there was no possible way that he could take Emmie home to his mother.

'Damn, Sookie's always cock blocking! Maybe I really wanted to get to know this girl!'

"You wouldn't get to know a paper bag if it was female, Jason Stackhouse. Now go!"

My brother sighed.

"I'll see you around," Hoyt said to her.

"Sorry about that. "

"Aw, Sookie, your brother is sweet. "

"As far as you can see. "

She giggled and I went back to trying to hear her thoughts, but failed once again.

'I'd appreciate it if you stayed out of my thoughts,' I heard her think.

I was stunned. 'How'd she know?'

'I can feel it. It's not an attractive quality, Sookie, always getting inside of people's heads,' she thought back.

Emmie was giggling at my reaction, but before I could say anything Bill speed up to me.

"Bill, I didn't hear you come in. This is Lafayette's sister, Emmie. Emmie, this is my boyfriend, Bill."

Emmie stood up, in shock.

"It's you..."