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Chapter 3: Revelations
I could of sworn she read my thoughts
Grace shut her mind of as she gave Sookie a small innocent smile. She knew instantly what Sookie could do and she had no intention of sharing that they were alike. She was starting new in Bon Temp. She wasn't going to be taken advantage of here, not again.
"I'll be right back" Sookie said still confused. Turning on her heel she stalked off.
Grace took a look around the place trying to clear her thoughts. She had never met anyone like her before; she had never had a mental conversation with anyone before. In Miami the wrong kind of people knew what Grace could do and she fought to escape the life they made her live. She wasn't going to get caught up in the same dangers here. She had to wonder though if Sookie was open about her telepathy, if the people around her knew what she could do. Grace had already discovered that Sookie can read peoples thoughts, but wondered if it went beyond that. Grace wasn't about to sit her down and swap stories about their mental abilities. Grace was going to play dumb for her own sake.
She looked around the bar trying to think about anything but Sookie and what had just happened. Animal heads were hung all over the place. Everyone seemed to be regulars here, like it was their second home. Their thoughts were all simple. Grace still tried to block everything out for some quiet.
Holy smokes, she is hotter than hell in a hand basket. Jason Stackhouse you just found yourself your future wife.
Grace looked over to the bar where the thoughts were coming form. She couldn't help but laugh to her self. Sookie came back with the beer and looked at her again curious as to what Grace was looking at. Grace glanced up at Sookie and cleared her head.
Sookie followed the trail of her stare to her brother Jason. She rolled her eyes "That's my brother Jason"
Grace's attention turned to Sookie as she held her thoughts. She nodded a little embarrassed that she was caught staring.
I'll give Jason 5 minutes before he's buying her a drink
Grace raised her eyebrow as she sipped her beer. "Your brother seems to have a wondering eye" Grace said
"It's like he has ADD with women" she shook her head annoyed. "And they all don't seem to mind they he goes through them like socks"
Grace nodded. "Well when a boy that good looking can work it I say let him, he'll eventually meet his match" she said with her eyebrow raised as she sipped her beer
Sookie looked at Grace a little offended at her comment. She didn't agree with Grace's outlook on Jason's life.
Grace smiled as she saw Sam come back out. "Good news, my buddy can pick up your truck tomorrow morning, and he has a radiator that he can replace" Sam said proudly
Grace sighed relieved "Great that's great. Sam thank you so much."
"It's no trouble at all. Just trying' to show ya how good the people of Bon Temps are" he smiled
Sam is there anything you won't do for a pretty face? You never look at me that way anymore. Guess you really have moved on…
Grace heard Sookie and looked at her with a blank expression. Sookie looked back at Grace aware that she knew what Sookie was thinking, the expression on Grace's face was a tell.
"Well I'm starting to like it here already" Grace said trying to recover.
"I can give you a lift to your house if you wanted to stick around. Maybe order dinner on the house" Sam suggested
Grace smiled appreciative of Sam's offer. She didn't want to take advantage of him but knew Sam's thoughts were innocent, he wanted to spend some time with Grace. She couldn't help but feel flattered that not only were there nice guys around, but they were interested in her.
She looked at Sookie again a little apprehensive. She could tell Sookie was watching and listening closely. It was giving Grace a headache. She never had to try this head to block her own thoughts, it was always the other way around.
"Sam thank you but I don't want to put you out" She said trying to ignore Sookie as she gave hi a soft smile.
Sam waved it off "I'll get Lafayette to cook you up his famous Cajun chicken and fritters" he said not waiting for Grace to protest.
Sam turned on his heel and Sookie followed him before Grace could answer. Grace sat smiling to herself but still anxious that she had to keep her guard up because of Sookie.
Sookie followed Sam to the back, Grace assumed to ask him what his feelings were for Grace. Grace looked over to the bar and saw Sookie's brother still watching her with a smile on his face. Grace couldn't help but smile flattered. His thoughts were that of most guys she encountered. But his thoughts were sweet. Despite his attention span for women he was another kind hearted man. Maybe Bon Temps men were a little different. But like in Miami, it didn't matter how nice of a person they were, if they saw opportunity they took it no matter the cost or who got hurt.
With that glance Jason got up from the bar with his beer and walked to the booth Grace was sitting in. She brushed her cheek as she brushed her hair back with a chuckle. She knew this was going to be amusing.
Holy shit she's even hotter up close. An ACDC shirt too, she's into good music too. Yup you have found your wife Stackhouse.
"Hi there, I couldn't help but notice you watching me over there" he said sitting down confidently and slyly. It was almost child like, but Grace could tell his experience level was not of a child's.
Grace smiled "I believe you were the one watching me" she raised an eyebrow throwing it back in his face.
Jason sat back amused that Grace was holding her own. He smiled concededly "And how could I not, I'm surprised the whole place aint making eyes at you" he said
Grace stared at her hands with a chuckle "You say that to every girl you meet?" She knew what his thoughts were going to be.
Mostly. The girls love it.
He shook his head "No one has walked through those doors looking as gorgeous as you"
Grace raised her eyebrows with a nod. She knew exactly the kind of game Jason was playing. "I'm sure you don't say that to just anyone either" she said sarcastically
Jason smiled "I'm Jason, Jason Stackhouse. Sookie's my sister" he said pointing to the bar where Sookie was standing
Grace smiled glancing over to see if Sookie was watching. She had to think Sookie wasn't please Grace had the attention of her boss and former admirer and her brother.
"I'm Grace" she smiled
"Grace, such a pretty name. You new in town?" he sipped his beer
She nodded "From Miami"
He smiled "I hear they have great beaches"
And tons of babes. Even nude beaches too..
"Jason stop pestering her" Sookie came back with the plate of food. Jason looked at her defensive.
"I wasn't pestering her. We were having a nice conversation" he argued
Its bad enough Sam's already head over heels I don't need you to be fawning over miss tall dark and beautiful too, even it is just for a night.
Grace looked away a little offended. Maybe someone's a little jealous the spotlight isn't on her anymore. Grace paused shutting her eyes, immediately regretting her thought as she heard a crash.
Sookie had dropped the plate and her face was white as a ghost. Grace was caught.
