It was another busy night in Fangtasia. Humans and vampires alike were out in droves. Four girls came in dressed provocatively, they didn't look old enough to be allowed to enter. As soon as their ID's were checked they locked in on their target. Eric sat on his throne bored by the scene that didn't offer much variety from every other night before. The girls made their way across the group of drunken frat boys, hungry vampires, desperate looser who hanged around in hopes of getting noticed and then of course there were the select few who deemed themselves worthy of Eric's attention and boldly stood in his view awaiting to be summoned.
They didn't waste any time grabbing a newly empty booth in Eric's view. Of course they had to shove a few other candidates out of the way before they secured that booth but it was worth it as they sat displaying their God given or possibly surgically enhanced gifts for Eric to behold.
It amused Pam who stood behind him to see the girls do their best to get noticed. They giggled, pretended to drop something so that one of them can bend over ever so seductively, they attempted to make eye contact, one of them even boldly approached his throne only to be waved away. Confused, they looked at one another unable to understand why their efforts failed. Rejection wasn't something they were used to.
Eric scanned the rest of the scene.
"You want them?" he barely spoke above a whisper
"I don't do desperate" Pam seemed as bored with them as he was.
He laughed.
"Shall I fetch you something" she continued
"I see no one worthy of the effort"
"It's been days since you fed, perhaps you should consider lowering your standards"
"I don't see how they can get much lower" he looked back at the girls for a split second as they pretended to laugh at something to catch his attention "Simply ridiculous"
"Then might I suggest getting used to TruBlood. I don't see how the options might change anytime soon"
About to make a smart come back he paused as he heard the back door open. Pam instinctively made an effort to go check it out, but he grabbed her hand stopping her mid step. They listened as the door slam shut and a set of footsteps walked down the corridor and entered into his office. He waited as the door to his office closed before he looked at Pam. Pam couldn't understand his reason for making her stay.
"Watch the floor" he said without offering any explanation and disappeared into the back.
He entered into the office knowing what to expect, he smelled her as soon as that back door opened and his senses did not deceive him. She sat on the couch, her loose fitting T-Shirt was covered in blood, her hair was disheveled and splattered blood covered her exposed arms.
It's been months since their last encounter in the woods and she just sat there on his couch as if it was yesterday that she saw him last.
"You owe me a shirt" she said in the matter of fact way.
"Chow" he never took his eyes off her.
Chow appeared in the doorway; instinctively he looked at her unable to understand why a human was sitting on the couch covered in blood without any fang marks.
"Bring a T-shirt"
"Which one?" Chow still unclear on what was going on
Eric shot him a look. Chow left immediately only to come back a few seconds later holding several Fangtasia T-shirts in his hands. He put them on the chair near the couch and left.
"He seemed nice" she teased as she reached out grabbing the available selection. She picked a black shirt with Fangtasia written in red lettering and walked out of the office heading in the direction of the bathroom.
Eric walked towards his desk and made himself comfortable in his chair stretching out his legs over the desk. She soon came back wearing the clean shirt, some blood was still visible on her torn jeans.
"Nice office" she surveyed her surroundings noticing a bottle of hot sauce on his table "Is that décor or does it serve a purpose?"
He had no interest in small talk, he could only focus on her neck and the blood that ran through her veins.
"Tempting isn't it?" she knew exactly what he wanted
"It's all I've been able to think about"
"You didn't think of me" she pretended to be hurt
"You might have crossed my mind once or twice"
"Really" she didn't buy his answer "I bet it was a little more than that"
He stood up and walked towards her. She waiting for him to reach her, her heart began to beat a little faster.
"Now you know how all those humans feel after they have tasted your blood and all their thoughts and dreams are filled with images of you"
He brushed her hair back, running his fingers down her neck.
"Is that he effect slayer blood has on vampires?"
"No" she smiled slyly "It's the effect I have on you"
He smiled as his fangs came out, he tried to tilt her head a bit but she wouldn't budge.
"I'm here on business" she stepped away seductively which made him want her even more.
Retracting his fangs he rolled his eyes at the mere thought of Russell.
"You're doing Russell's bidding?" he didn't do a good job at hiding his annoyance.
She smiled "You don't approve?"
She walked away from him and leaned against his desk, he didn't follow just stood and waited for the message.
Somewhat disappointed with the lack of witty comeback she shrugged "Business it is then. Russell needs the contracts. He said you've been stalling"
"And he chose you to send" he laughed at the idea
A weaker slayer would be hurt by such a comment. She took it as compliment, since she showed great restrained not to show how capable she was that night when they first met.
"As much as I could use the exercise I hoped this would be a friendly call"
"Is that what you want?" instantly he was there tilting her face up with his hand he leaned toward her, their faces almost touching "A friendship?"
Having him so close to her again, she instantly remembered that kiss they shared. Their passion was undeniable, of course it would be nature's little joke to make someone so dangerous be so desirable.
"The contracts" she was not about to give in to her desires.
He smiled, carefully studying her reaction as he leaned a bit closer.
"You heart beats faster whenever I get close, you can't deny that"
It would be so easy to give in to him, the danger he represented was so alluring. It truly was an effort to keep this conversation going as her thoughts were filled with images of them giving in to their desire. But giving in would serve no purpose to the reason for her visit, whatever it would take she had to keep away from him.
"My heart beat only for the excitement of the kill, you flatter yourself to think otherwise"
"Have it your way then"
He walked around the table and sat back into his chair. She straightened up and followed him, sitting down on the desk across from him.
"Well?"
"That's right, you want the contracts" his tone of voice told her it would not be easy to get what she came for.
She tapped her fingers against the desk impatiently waiting for him to name the terms.
"I see no reason to sign such contract. The terms do not benefit me or mine constituents"
"OK" As if she could care less for his refusal
She jumped off the desk standing just a foot away from him and reached into her back pocket.
He watched her every movement expecting her to produce a weapon and attack him. His body was tensed, but at the same time somewhat eager for battle to come.
She smiled breaking the tension in the room and took out a hair scrunchie, collecting her disheveled hair into a neat ponytail. She then leaned towards him, supporting her weight by resting her right hand on his chair. Their faces once again uncomfortably close, her exposed neck was inches away from him.
His control was fading fast. He was too hungry for her blood, and she didn't make it easier to resist placing herself so close to him. His fangs snapped out, eyes focused only on her neck.
"Hungry?" she teased
The time for games was over as he lounged at her, sending them both flying over the desk. Once on the floor he held her down using all his strength and went in for the bite. His fangs touched her neck about to pierce her skin, it was almost too easy.
Almost. She flung him off with ease tossing him into the wall. He hit the wall shuttering the foundation, as he fell to the floor the outline of his body was left imprinted on the wall. The furniture surrounding him fell with him.
Pam instantly appeared in the doorway, the ruckus was too loud to ignore. She saw Eric on the floor and went at her only to find herself pinned to the floor under her foot. Pam tried to struggle but it was no use, the strength she possessed was no match for Pam.
"NO" Eric screamed when he realized that she held a stake in her hand pointing it right at Pam's heart.
She had no intentions of hurting Pam, but it was good to know his weakness. She promptly put the stake away and lifted her foot, allowing Pam to get back up.
"Force of habit" she said somewhat apologetic.
Eric immediately waves Pam away. Her hesitation only enraged him.
"Now" he was furious with her
Pam knew not to push him further and left immediately
"Shouldn't you two be on telepathic terms by now?" she tried to ease the tension.
He smirked and turned around checking out the damage to the wall.
"I've underestimated you" he was impressed with what he saw.
"That was your second mistake"
He turned around looking at her in a whole new light. He was captivated by her, before him stood a human unlike any other he has met. Her beauty matched by few, her wit by even fewer but it was her abilities that drew him in. In every sense she was his equal, he knew right then and there he must possess her.
"Then what was my first?"
She walked up to him and brushed some residue from his jacket. He grabbed her hand and pulled her closer to him. Leaning in for a kiss, she smiled at him invitingly. Their lips almost touched as she whispered "You fell in love with me"
Their lips touched gently at first, but the kiss quickly escalated into the intense and passionate exchange. The first kiss was nothing in comparison to this one, as she realized how much she held back then. Her knees felt weak, her head was spinning. How easy it was for her to loose herself in his embrace, but she pulled back maintaining whatever little control she still possessed.
"The contracts" she said out loud reminding foremost herself why she was there.
Disappointed he stepped back.
"Very well" he said and walked back over to his desk.
He opened the top drawer and took out a few pieces of paper, grabbing a pen that was nearby. As he was about to sign he looked up at her.
"On one condition"
"You're in no position to negotiate"
"Just tell me your name"
She shook her head in a very playful manner.
He laughed and began to sign the papers.
She watched him smiling as the pen glided across the paper. It wasn't for the fact that she got him to sign the contracts. She could care less about the contracts, they weren't the real reason she was there. She smiled knowing the her scheme had worked and now with Eric wrapped so neatly around her little finger her plan was set in action. There was no turning back.
He signed the last page and rolled up the contract handing them to her. Taking a few steps towards him she took the paper out of his hand.
"Belle" she finally introduced herself.
He watched her as she walked to the door about to exit when she turned around.
"To be continued" she said smiling as if she was up to something and exited his office.