Here is chapter number two. I have had it stuck in my head all day now. So after I post this, I am going to go finish chapter three. Please comment and let me know what you all think. I feed from reviews. They make me write faster. I will probably update Burned by this upcoming Wednesday, if not then you will get a chapter Friday. Oh and I own nothing except Loki.
Chapter 2
Long Night
*Sookie's Point of View*
Taking a couple's order, I moved around Merlotte's keeping my mind off everyone's loud rude thoughts. I didn't need any of that nasty trash talk to make me angry. I needed to focus on the good things because tonight Bill is taking me somewhere special to get my mind off of Gran's death. It may have been a couple weeks since her murder, but it still upset me. Just last week, I had finally grown the courage to clean out, repaint, and get new furniture for Gran's old room.
All of a sudden the thoughts I had been blocking quieted as a very expensive looking silver car pulled up into the parking lot. The car door opened and a tall female stepped out of the vehicle. Without the spike heels she is wearing, she appeared to be 5'10. She had long elbow length wavy blondish white hair that went perfectly with her snowy white skin. I couldn't see her eyes because she wore a dark pair of sunglasses, so I couldn't tell what color her eyes were. Her slender but slightly curved body moved with so much grace as she walked to the front door. She must be a vampire. Maybe Bill knows her.
Walking over to the bar, I met Sam who just continued to stare at the vampire in awe. Tara looked at Sam for a brief second before rolling her eyes and snorting. "Fucking vampires, I don't know what keeps attracting them to this town." Tara muttered a little too loudly. Maybe Bill knew this mysteriously beautiful vampire, though I hope not too well. She is probably the most beautiful vampire I have ever seen. She could probably be a queen. Speaking of Bill, I glanced down at my watch with a sigh of relief. I had only twenty more minutes before my shift was over then I had to get home to change and get ready for my date.
The beautiful woman walked up to the bar with a smile after she pulled off her sunglasses. I was expecting to see green or blue eyes, but she had lovely gray eyes with a bunch of flecks of silver in it. She took a seat on the barstool; not even paying attention to the gazes some people gave her. She didn't even seem to care about this. Tara elbowed Sam then gestured for him to speak. He looked at the vampire and smiled shyly. "Umm… I am sorry to say but we only have A positive." Sam stuttered. Huh, Sam usually doesn't stutter around customers. Looking at the girl, I watched as a confused expression crossed over her features. "That would be good if I were a vampire, but I am one hundred percent human." She declared.
"Oh, I'm sorry about that miss. It's just… you really look like a vampire. Well, what can I get you then?" He said almost sounding shocked by her statement. She smiled happily as she pointed over to a booth in my section. "I think I'd like some fries, chicken tenders, oh and a coke. I'll just move over there so I don't hog up the bar." She said in a lightly accented voice before moving over to the table. She didn't sound like she was from around these parts. Heck, I bet she wasn't even from the south.
Looking at Sam and Tara, I gave them a cheeky smile. "Well, I guess I had her appearance all wrong. I really thought she was a vampire. Oh well, it doesn't matter. Am I right guys?" I said to them. They both nodded their heads as the restaurant went back to thinking and talking about the newcomer. I watched as she slid into the seat before moving to write down her order. Giving it to Lafayette the order, I went to fill up a cup of ice then got her the drink she asked for. "Don't even charge her. The meal is on the house since I totally screwed up." Sam said. Nodding my head, I walked over to her table with a smile on my face.
Trying to locate her thoughts, I had come to a realization that I could hear nothing. Not even a peep from her mind. Her silent mind is just like Bill and the other vampires. Maybe she is different like me. Setting down the drink in front of her, I reached into my apron to pull out a straw. I handed it to her feeling her fingers brush over my own. I felt the electrical charge zap through my own body. She instantly froze completely as her eyes glazed over. Our fingers were still touching as she remained like this. Seconds later, she pulled away with a smile. "I can't say that I have ever met a telepath before, but now I have the privilege of saying it Sookie." She said out loud in a soft voice. Now it is my turn to freeze while staring at her.
"How did you know that about me? Not many people know this." I told her softly as I looked around the room. She waved her hand for me to sit in front of her after taking a sip of coke. I did as she asked and slid into the seat. "My ability, similar to your, is called psychometry. It basically means if I touch someone or something, I will see their entire history through their eyes. It is a little complicated to explain the exact things that happen. Your gift allows you to hear everyone thoughts, except vampires, but you can get close to people. I however cannot without knowing every single detail emotions included." She said this a little sadly.
Reaching across the table, I grabbed her hand in comfort before realizing what I had done. I tried pulling my hand away but she held it. "I don't mind your thoughts. They are sweet and happy. It won't drive me insane though I have to be careful with everything else." She said softly. Holding onto her hand, I smiled when something occurred to me.
Everyone's thoughts had quieted to nonexistent. Letting go of her head, they started up again until I grabbed her hand once again. Smiling at her, I suddenly came up with an idea. I quickly pulled my hand out of hers before thinking of it so she wouldn't know. I planned. "So you're a special human like me? Wow that is so amazing; I thought I was the only one." I said softly slowly getting to my point. If she is a special human like me, then maybe we could help each other but first I need to see if she is staying in town.
"How long are you staying in town?" I asked her. She seemed to be thinking about it for a second before she answered it. "I honestly don't know. Why do you ask?" She asked me in her light cool accented voice. Smiling at her, I touched her hand once again feeling all the thoughts quiet immediately. She flinched at the contact then relaxed into her seat.
"If you're staying in town then you are going to stay with me. We freakish humans need to stick together. Now, I know you don't have a job here unless you have one of those at home jobs. You don't right?" I asked her, feeling the excitement swell within me. She stared at me with wide eyes. "I may know everything about you by touch but you know nothing of me. I could be an axe murderer for all you know. No I don't have an at home job or anything like that." She said.
Smiling once again, I shrugged of her comment. I have Bill to protect me from the crazies even if she was some psycho axe murderer. "I don't think you're an axe murderer and even if you were it would be my own fault if you kill me. Now I am going to go talk to Sam about hiring you. We need a new waitress after what happened to the last one." I said before sliding out of my seat. Skipping over to the window, I grabbed her food looking over at Sam as I spoke. "Hey Sam, I think you may have a new waitress on your hands. You should go speak to her."
After delivering her the food, I noticed Sam grabbing a t-shirt from under the counter. "I know you know my name but I think it would be fair if I told you. My name is Sookie Stackhouse." I said with a smile. I turned to leave but she stopped me with her cool hand against my upper arm. I shivered as the thoughts left my mind. I turned my head to look at her. She gave me a small smile. "My name is Loki Kismet and I guess I will follow you home after work. Is that okay with you roomie?" She asked me. Smiling at her roomie comment, I hugged her after telling her that Sam was on his way. Just as I said, Sam approached the table with his charming smile as I walked away. The noisy thoughts of everyone returned while I cleaned up my section. Everyone else was in Arlene's section, even though it was pretty empty for a Tuesday.
Walking to the back to clock out, I gathered my things and prepped for the next day of work. I couldn't wait for Loki to meet Bill. He was absolutely going to adore her though I wouldn't leave him in the same room as her. She is too beautiful though she doesn't know it.
Pulling up in front of my house, I heard the house phone ringing loudly in the kitchen when I stepped out of my car. Slamming the door shut after grabbing my phone, I quickly ran up the steps and into my kitchen. I picked up the phone off its cradle with a breathless hello passing through my lips. "Sookie, it's me Bill. You must know I am so very sorry, but we are going to have to postpone our date tonight. Eric has commanded both of our presences tonight at Fangtasia. He needs use of your skill. I am really sorry darling." Bill said as Loki entered my kitchen carrying two very large duffel bags. At that moment, I realized something. She could come with us! Her gift is better than mine though it was more invasive.
"Okay Bill, I don't mind. I wouldn't want you to get in trouble with Eric. I am bringing my new roommate with us so we will see you later. See you soon, Bye!" I said, hanging up before he could even protest. Turning to Loki, I gave her one of my thousand watt smiles. "Well, I guess we have some plans tonight. We're going to Fangtasia tonight since we've been summoned by the Sheriff. I hope you don't mind coming with us, but I am definitely going to need you there with me if I have to go in. The thoughts of some of the people are just going to drive me to drinking." I said nearly pleading her to join us.
She just shrugged it off like it is no big deal coming along with us. She has seen my thoughts of that place, if I were her I would have been freaking, especially if Eric was going to be there. "I am cool with whatever as long as we get back before dawn. I need some sleep before turning in to go to work. I have the day shifts since Sam doesn't feel comfortable having me work at the night. By the way, how much do you want for rent since I am living here?" She said as she pulled out a wad of cash. Wow, she is really laid back about things. Not to mention she doesn't want to take advantage of me by not paying rent. Thinking on it, I quickly calculated all of the bills in my head before coming up with the total.
"We could split everything right down the middle since we both are going to be living here. Right now I am paying 500 for everything since the house is already paid off, so we both could just pay 250 each. Does that sound fair?" I asked her. She simply nodded her head in agreement after pulling out the money from the wad. She set a fair amount of cash on the wooden table. "Here's my rent for the next four months. Let me know if you ever need any help since your being kind in letting me stay here." She said after pocketing the rest of the money. My eyes just stared at the money on the table.
Shaking my head in shock, I collected it and made my way towards the stairs. "I don't need any help, plus it is only right to help someone in need out. Now, please allow me to show you to your room." I said as I started making my way through the living room and towards the stairs. She followed after me with both her bags. I began to explain a little about what I had done to it. "I hope you like dark blue because that is what I painted the room. It is the only room with an en suite bathroom. You can always change the color if you don't like it. I also replaced the mattress on Gran's canopy bed as well as the sheets, pillows, and blankets. I just cleaned the rest of everything out." I said thinking of Gran's beautiful hand carved canopy bed. The post is supposed to look like tree trunks while the branches curved out above the bed.
"I really hope you like everything in the room. I have been meaning to get a roommate, but everyone is either too cheap to pay or has very perverted thoughts. The rest just don't want to stay here cause Gran died here. So it is like destiny that we met. You are the perfect roommate." I said while opened the bedroom door at the end of the hall.
She stepped inside with a gasp. The dark wooden floors gleamed under the florescent lights. The floors ironically matched the four post bed as well as the empty bookshelf by the bathroom. "I hope its okay." I said after she dropped her duffel bags. She quickly spun on her dangerous looking heels before launching herself across the room into my arms in a warm friendly hug. "Thank you, thank you, this room is perfect for me." She whispered softly. Her voice was full of emotion, I noticed. Smiling, I hugged her before pulling back to get ready.
Dressing in my white sundress and white ballet flats, I met Loki downstairs twenty minutes later. She was sitting on the couch reading one Jason's mechanic magazines with her heeled feet propped up on the cluttered coffee table. She didn't even bother changing her clothes. I don't think she was going to fit in much though I don't really have room to say anything since I am wearing all white. "Do you have any gloves by any chance? I think it may help me from having one of my many freak out moments at the vampire bar. By the way your thoughts on Eric and Pam, I must ask if she really goes after girls that much. Is Eric really that much of an ass as well?" She asked me as she stood up.
I am momentarily stunned by her height once again before I shake my head once again at her attractive beauty. Oh Pam is really going to have a field day with her. "No, I am sorry but we don't really have a use for gloves around here unless you want my gardening gloves though I wouldn't recommend them with your attire of clothing. Yes to both of your questions on Pam and Eric. I advise if you be cautious around them." I warned her. Just as I was about to suggest something to drink, there was a soft knock on the front door. Going over to answer it, Loki followed behind me as if she were going to protect me from harm. I thought it was kind of funny since I am older than here.
Opening the door, I smiled when I saw Bill standing on my front step in his usual attire holding a dozen beautiful red roses in his hands. "These are for you. May I please come in?" He said as he handed the flowers to me. I stepped to the side with a smile on my face as I sniffed the lovely smelling flowers. Walking past Loki with the flowers so I could go find a face, I place my hand on her arm asking if her gift worked on vampires. "I am going to go put these in a vase. Loki this is Bill and Bill this is Loki. Place nice you two and please don't kill each other." I said as I entered the kitchen.
Rushing around to find a vase, I filled it with water as I heard Bill speak first. "You must be Sookie's new roommate. It is very nice to meet you." He said with a shaky voice. He must have been stunned by her beauty just as I had. They must have shaken hands because I heard nothing else, so I chose to reenter the room just now.
Loki smiled at me before taking the vase from my hand. She walked over to the dining table in the dining room, just where I was going to put it. "It works on vampires as well." She told me after returning to my side. Bill looked at her in shock before shaking his head. "I probably don't want to know what is going on. Are you ladies ready to go?" He asked as he reopened the front door. We both quickly nodded our heads before following him out to the car. I had a feeling tonight was going to be an interesting night.
Bill pulled up into Fangtasia's parking lot breaking the world's most awkward silence ever. We all climbed out of the car. Bill took my hand with a smile as we bypassed the line of waiting vampires and fangbangers. I ignored their cries of protests as we all walked up to Pam whom was standing next to the bouncer.
"Bill, it's good to see you again. Sookie still wearing those dam sundresses." She said before Loki stepped beside me with a smile. I watched as Pam's blue eyes widen in shock. Pam quickly gazed over Loki with one of her seductive smiles planted on her face. "Well who are you sweetness and why are you hanging out with these schmucks?" Pam said as she put her hands on her hips. Loki was about to make a comment will Bill cut her off. "We're here to see Eric. He is the one that summoned us." Bill said a little angrily.
Pam shrugged as she opened the red velvet rope. "Go on in. He is in his office doing business. I would wait in the bar if I were you, unless you want a free showing of Eric and his company. I will see you later sweetness." Pam said eyeing Loki. Bill pulled me in towards the door while Loki stepped in front of Pam. I watched in shock as she roughly grabbed her face and kissed her. Pam seemed shocked and before she could respond Loki stepped away and towards the door. "My name is Loki and I will see you later, sweetness." Loki said with a smile as she followed us inside.
Staring at Loki as we walked down the hall, I waited for her to say something to explain what just happened. Bill didn't seem to care, but I did. "I did it to gain some insight. Now I know everything about her though some of it is still digesting in my head. I don't know if I mentioned earlier but all it takes is skin to skin contact." She whispered into my ear before we stepped into the bar slash club.
Looking around, I elbowed her in the ribs. "I don't know if I would want to be in the mind of Pam, but I hope it was as informing as you thought it might be." I said. Pam's mind didn't seem to be a place I would want to venture even if I could read a vampires mind. "Yes well it may have its disturbing features, but it was very informing. I do know why we are here now though I can't tell you because someone might hear." She whispered softly so I could hear.
Nodding my head, I looked at Bill who was smiling down at me. "How about you girls go take a seat? I will go get us some drinks." He said. Loki stopped him with a pretty smile. "No, I will go get drinks since you were kind enough to drive. What do you want Sookie?" She asked me. Smiling, I ordered a bottle of water. Before Bill could say what he wanted, she already started walking towards the bar. Bill looked shocked and I just patted his arm. "She already knows what you want." I said to him before dragging him over to an empty booth.
I watch as Loki charms the bartender named Longshadow. He set three drinks down in front of her and she handed him the money. I watched with a smile as her back stiffens when his hand brushes against her own. She quickly recovered before walking away and towards our table.
She slides Bill his O negative true blood and me my bottle of water. I don't know what she has but she quickly downs it as if it were water. "Thank the heavens he didn't card me." She murmured as she set her glass down. Leaning back into her seat, I watch her motions. She avoids touching anything with her bare skin. It is a sight to see when I am looking for it. She looks around quickly breaking me from studying her and then offers me her hand.
Taking it, I feel Bill's on me. The thoughts on vampire sex quiets as I look at Bill. "She blocks their thoughts from my mind. She makes it easier to be around people." I said softly as I touched his cheek. He looked up at Loki with newfound appreciation. "I would like to thank you for what you are doing for her." He said with his deep southern voice. Loki shrugged his thanks off before looking towards the bar.
"Don't worry about it; I am sure if Sookie could she would do the same with me." Loki said just as Eric walked out of his office with a satisfied smile. I wonder if she was going to use her little gift on him. Glancing at her, I saw her bob her hand up and down. "You can hear me?" I asked her through my thoughts. Her head bobbed up and down before her eyes darted to our linked hands. "Oh your gift allows you to hear my thoughts as well as my life's history. Holy crap what else does it do?" I asked.
She turned her face to me and gave me a smile. She shrugged as she let go of my hand, seconds before Eric stood in front of our table. "Hello Bill thanks for coming as soon as you could. Sookie it is always a pleasure to see you. And you, I have never seen before. What is your name beautiful?" Eric asked as he blue gaze roamed over Loki.
She looked up at him unaffected by his good looks. "Nice to meet as well, my name is Loki. What is your name?" She asked as she held out her hand for him to shake. He took it gently in his large pale hand and brought it to his lips. I watched as Loki's eyes glazed over for a minute before she returned to the present. "My name is Eric Northman, but you can call me Eric." He said after releasing her hand. He looked over at us with his wicked smile.
"If you all would accompany me to my office, we may speak privately. Pam will get rid of the guests. Loki you may come along as well." He said as he walked toward his office. It took a couple minutes for all of us to slide out of the booth. As we walked over to Eric's office, I saw Loki look longingly at the bar. "I am so going to need some serious hard liquor when this night is over. It is going to be one hell of a long night." She said before entering his office. Trusting her instinct, I too believed it is going to be a long night.
Okay, well there you have it. Chapter 2 is up and it is much longer. Please comment and review so I can work faster. I love all comments and feed from them.
Have a good day or night,
Strife
