Stepping out of my beautiful Titan I looked around, snorting to myself. This is EXACTLY what I would expect from a backwoods town I noticed another truck right next to mine, I walked up to the door holding my gun tightly, suddenly a man stepped out, He was 5-6 inches taller than me with shaggy hair that almost reached his shoulders, he had laugh lines and a welcoming face Atleast one person is happy to see a new face. My thoughts were interrupted by his voice, " Hey there I take it your Auden? Taking his hand and throwing my memories in the back of my mind I plastered a very fake very happy smile on and shook his hand. "Yes Auden Kostas, and you are?" He laughed at my forewardness but conceded none the less. "My name is Sam, Sam Merlotte I'm your new landlord. I threw my head back and laughed at the rediculousness of my situation. I was ready to shoot my landlord.
"Im sorry sam its been a long drive and I didnt expect anyone inside" I gave him another man eating smile. "Thats quite alright. I took the liberty of un loading your stuff and putting it in its respective rooms, I hope you dont mind." In reality I didnt mind at all takes a huge load off my back. I smiled back gratefully and gave him a slight hug, he seemed surprised at first but returned the hug enthousiastically. He told me about some of the locals. Who to stay away from and who would make great friends. I valued his opinion, he wasnt originally from here either. After all the unpacking I offered him lunch which he declined.
At first I thought surely it was me and I was crowding him but he quickly mentioned a karaoke party and merlottes the bar he owns. I was quick to agree to going I loved to sing. There was only one thing or should I say person that meant more and now he was gone. I jumped in a quick shower and washed the dust and dirt off of me. I blow dried my hair and added some light makeup. I decided to go with a pretty red and white summer dress and gorgeous 3 inch red pumps. Finally after an hour I was ready and I headed down to the diner to see what this evening had in store for me. I pulled in to the dirt parking lot wondering why there was no pavement.
I pushed the thought out of my mind and made my way inside. You know those movies when the girl walks in and all conversations stops and even the music goes quiet? Thats exactly what happened minus the music quieting. I looked around and found the farmiliar face of sam. He walked up and hugged me and slowly introduced me to the employees, A blonde girl with a bubbling personality walked up first " Hi im Sookie Stackhouse its so great to have you in town!" I smiled at her sweet innocece. "Its a pleasure to be here. Feels like home already" "Im so glad to hear that Auden if you need anything at all Ill be here for you." She left it at that and let the others take their turns.
I had met lafayette, tara, arlene, terry, and a few more by the time people started showing up. sookies boyfriend bill (who was a vampire) walked in along with a friend. I looked up at him and It was almost as if I couldnt move my eyes. He was gorgeous. He was tall about 6'3 very muscular, and had these ice blue eyes I could get lost in. the I finally realized he was a vampire and looked away. I kept noticing Sookie looking over at me with an expression of frustraion. I wasnt quite sure what I did but I let it go. Soon after sam announced it was time for karaoke. I tried hiding in the back in the corner but sam caught me before I could run. He decided I should go first and everyone there was cheering me on. Out of curiosity or just wanting to see someone do horrible before their first turn.
I walked out to my truck grabbed my guitar and sat down on a stool. I looked toward the crowd they all looked at me, some with curiosity, others with wonder, some in awe, and a tall cocky blonde in the back looked at me with lust. I started speaking. "I wrote this song about a week ago, the love of my life and my best friend recently passed away and everyday I think of him. He was an amazing soul I had never met someone with so much peace and faith in this world. I only wish things could have turned out differently" I wiped the tear from my eye and started my song slowly. Singing accoustic only.
Never feared for anything.
Never shamed but never free.
A laugh that healed the broken heart with all that it could.
Lived the life so endlessly.
Saw beyond what others see.
I tried to heal your broken heart with all that I could.
Will you stay?
Will you stay away forever?
How do I live without the one I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned.
Place and time always on my mind.
I have so much to say but you're so far away.
Plans of what our futures hold Foolish lies of growin' old It seems we're so invincible, the truth is so cold.
A final song, a last request A perfect chapter laid to rest Now and then I try to find a place in my mind.
Where you can say,
You can stay awake forever.
How do I live without the ones I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned.
Place and time always on my mind.
I have so much to say but you're so far away.
Sleep tight, I'm not afraid.
The ones that we love are here with me.
Lay away a place for me 'Cause as soon as I'm done, I'll be on my way To live eternally.
How do I live without the ones I love?
Time still turns the pages of the book it's burned Place and time always on my mind And the light you left remains but it's so hard to stay I have so much to say but you're so far away.
I love you You were ready The pain is strong enough to despise But I'll see you When He lets me Your pain is gone, your hands are tied.
So far away.
And I need you to know
So far away And I need you to,
Need you to know...
I love you.
When I was finished almost every person in the bar had tears in their eyes and sookie was completely crying. I wiped my eyes and big my farewells, I needed some space. I was walking toward my truck when I noticed a tall blonde vampire leaning against it. "Hey get off my truck you big giant your going to dent it" Instead of getting mad he surprised me by laughing. " This town needs more people like you in it then it wouldnt be so dull. I know it sounds like im just saying it but im truely sorry for your loss. My names Eric Northman, if you ever need me just call this number" He handed me a business card. "No thank you Ive had enough vampires for awhile. When I realized what I just said I cursed under my breath and jumped in my truck before he could as my meaning. What was it about him that drew me in? And most of all what was it about him that made me want to spill my deepest secrets.