Ok so I checked some reviews after I wrote this and I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. I know you all are not happy with my Sookie right now, but these things happen for a reason. With that being said, I was going to put half of this chapter along with the previous one but becaus it was getting long, I decided to post it as its own. I was gonna give you all this a little later in the week but because of some honest reviews, I thought you all might want to read something pleasant tonight, so her you go.

I don't own anything. And all mistakes are my own.

Sookie gestured for him to wait and while went back to the kitchen to look for paper and a pen and left the peas in the sink. Then into went to the living room for the afghan she kept on the couch. She joined Eric outside and led him towards the swing on the porch signaled for him to sit with her.

Eric sat next to her and studied her intently as she scribbled on the paper she brought with her.

Can't talk. I think my face is broken.

"Sookie, what happened? Did Pam do this to you?" Eric asked as he grabbed her chin gently and turning her face to the side to examine the damage.

Sookie nodded slowly to answer his questions but quickly scribbled again on the piece of paper.

She did but she has her reasons Eric. I kind of pushed her to it.

"Sookie, she had no right to touch you tonight, no matter what it is you may have done. I promise you that she will be punished for this" Eric told her, but Sookie grabbed his arm and shook her head as much as she could.

"I have to punish her Sookie. By now she's realized that she's gone too far. She is expecting it. I am afraid to admit that I may have contributed to her bad mood tonight" he explained.

Sookie looked at him and raised an eyebrow in question.

"Sookie, I cannot speak to you like this. Please let me heal you. I hate seeing you so battered" Eric asked.

Sookie shook her head again refusing the offer, but Eric looked at her sternly.

"Woman" he said gently, "Your jaw is fractured at the least. I need to speak with you about something important, and I am expecting your participation in the matter. Also, I would be immensely relieved to see your skin untarnished again. Please?" he pleaded.

Sookie thought about it for a minute. She didn't want to take any more blood from any vampire for quite a while. It was the last thing she wanted to do actually. But the pain in her face at the moment was dulling out that thought. What she wanted the most was for the throbbing to stop so she could concentrate on what Eric wanted to talk to her about, and find out why he thought he was responsible.

If she was being honest with herself, drinking any more blood would be just about the stupidest thing she could do. It would guarantee that she would be hung up on Eric again for a while, and he would be able to tell. Having a vampire privy to every single emotion that took her was a bit upsetting. Privacy was something Sookie cherished above anything else, but she didn't think she could sleep a wink either if this pain continued.

Finally making up her mind, Sookie nodded to Eric that she would take his blood.

"Good", he sighed. "I know you cannot invite me in at this time so go inside and bring a cup with a straw. It will make drinking easier for you."

Sookie nodded again and got up to retrieve the items. When she returned, Eric took the cup from her and immediately bit into his wrists. He held the cup under the wound until a substantial amount filled it, then took the straw from Sookie, placed it in the cup, and brought it closer to her mouth. She moved her lips as much as she could to accommodate the straw and started sucking.

Eric's blood was as exactly as she remembered it. Thick and sweet, like syrup, yet it still had that distinct flavor that she couldn't label, but knew that it was Eric's essence. It tasted much like how he smelled to her; fresh like the cool ocean air.

When she drained the cup, Sookie was already feeling the tingly sensation to her face that she was learning to associate with healing. While she was waiting for the feeling to pass, she leaned into Eric's side and made herself as comfortable as she could until the pain in her face was gone. Eric wrapped an arm around her shoulders and just enjoyed holding Sookie close to him. He tried to ignore all depressing thoughts of leaving her behind soon because that was not how he wanted his last night with Sookie to be.

After about fifteen minutes, she sat up and began flexing her jaw, making sure everything was as it should be. The pain was gone, and for that she was beyond grateful for.

"Thank you" she said as she turned to face Eric.

"Anytime" he smiled back at her. He gently ran the back of his knuckles along the side of her face, enjoying the smooth skin along her jaw.

"What is it that you wanted to talk about?" she asked, trying to get the conversation going.

"Before I get into that, tell me what happened with Pam".

Sookie sighed and began rehashing that night's event to Eric. She told him all the nasty things she said to Pam about him and couldn't help the shame that overcame her. What had possessed her to say such things? This wasn't the kind of person her Gran raised her to be. Sookie was a kind soul who was always looking for the good in people, whether living or undead. She didn't judge people; she had no right to do so. That was God's job.

Sure, the things that have happened to her since meeting Bill had jaded her a little, but it was no excuse for the way she behaved tonight. As she concluded her tale, there was no stopping the tears that were now streaming down her face.

Eric took her face in his hands and wiped her tears away with his thumbs. "Please stop crying, I've had enough women crying in my company this week" he joked.

Sookie snorted and then looked up at him. "You're not mad at me for what a said about you?" she asked.

"People have been saying worse things about me in my long years of living, minn svás. I am, however, ashamed that my actions have led you to assume such things about me. I know I did not make the best first impression when we met, and Bill did not help improve your opinion of me either" Eric told her.

"But still, it was a horrible thing to say" she commented.

"Would it make you feel any better if I told you I said things to Pam that might have added to her distress?" Eric asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Last night", Eric sighed, "I informed Pam of my decision to leave. She was angry at me for uprooting her yet again to another country. I think she likes it here really. She was upset yes, but when I told her that she was not leaving with me, she was livid; inconsolable, and hasn't spoken to me since".

"You told her to stay?" Sookie asked.

"No, I released her from my side. She is free to do what she desires; I told her so, and it is something that must happen to every vampire created. She needs to learn how to live on her own. Pam has been with me since the night she rose vampire. She thinks that I no longer want her with me."

"Do you?"

"Of course I do" Eric answered. "Pam is my greatest creation, and I am proud that she is my child. Leaving her will be difficult, but it is unjust of me to keep her bound to my side for eternity. "

"I guess I can understand that. It's like when human parents tell their kids it's time for them to move out and start living their own lives. But you have to recognize also that she's been with you for so long; since you made her. All she knows is how to be a vampire and that you'll always be there to help her. And then one day she finds out that you're not. I think you kind of broke her heart a little" Sookie said.

"I am aware of her devastation; nevertheless it still does not excuse her behavior. She could have killed you Sookie, and I do not know what I would have done to her if she did" Eric told her sadly.

Sookie took Eric hands in hers and squeezed it a little. "I'm still here Eric" she smiled at him.

Sookie leaned back against him again and Eric wasted no time in wrapping his arms around her tightly. They sat in silence for a while, enjoying the night until Sookie spoke again.

"So are you going to tell me about this important thing now?" she asked.

Eric remained silent for a while, thinking of the right words to say.

"I think", he finally said, "I might know why you have been lashing out against the mere thought of me lately".

"What do you mean?" Sookie asked, sitting up again to face Eric.

"When I first met you Sookie, you were nothing but pleasant; a breath of fresh non judgmental air. It is what draws most supernatural creatures to you. Any distressed soul near you is never left to bear their troubles alone. You do all in your power to set them at ease. That is who you are, who you were raised to be.

The night you were shot, Bill was there to save you. He gave you his blood and it is this, I believe, that has caused you to lash out." Eric stated.

"Bill's blood? But how?" Sookie asked.

"You've had quite an amount of his blood Sookie, and I think it is the bond between you two that has begun to interfere with who you really are. When you first met Bill, he schemed against you in order to feed you his blood".

Sookie cringed visibly at that particular memory.

"I am sorry for having to bring these memories up, but they are important. Bill did not just give you a small quantity of his blood, he gave you the amount required to turn a human vampire, which is a lot Sookie" Eric said seriously.

"That was only the first time. The second time was when he nearly drained you after rescuing him from his maker in Mississippi. Yet again he gave you more than necessary for you to recover. When I saw after that incident, you smelled so much like vampire, I was sure he finally turned you.

And lastly was when you were shot. Three is a significant number when it comes to vampires and the magic in our blood. If you were to have exchanged blood with Bill three times while he gave you his blood, you would be bonded to him by now."

"Bonded? What does that mean?" Sookie asked whit a slightly panicked look on her face.

"Exchanging blood three times with a vampire creates a bond. A bond is what ties a human to a vampire permanently. You would be able to feel his emotions just as much as he feels yours. You would also be able to locate each other when separated. It ties you to him, and he to you, essentially making you equals; becoming one."

The minute Eric said the last two words, Sookie's eyes shot up to Eric's, asking a silent question.

"Yes", Eric answered. "But I am glad we didn't. If I were ever privileged enough to be your Bonded, I would prefer to enter it with you knowing exactly what you are doing. Tricking you or leaving you ignorant about it would be the same as forcing you. And that is something I cannot live with."

Sookie smiled genuinely at Eric's words.

"So I'm not bonded to Bill then, right? Since we didn't exchange blood" Sookie asked after a while.

"No, but as you know, the magic in our blood enables a vampire to influence a human to some extent. If given enough over a period of time, some traits or characteristics of the vampire may be transferred to the human."

"What!"

"With the amount of Bill's blood that you've had, I'm beginning to believe one of his more dominant qualities may have been transferred to you aft your last dosage" Eric continued.

"What quality would that be?" Sookie huffed out. She was getting upset over this disturbing news.

"Bill hates me. Or at least he strongly dislikes me. You may not have noticed it but just the sight of me pisses him off. And maybe it is his detestation of me that has caused you to act so recklessly with Pam tonight."

Sookie sat in silence for a while thinking everything over. It made sense to her. She was never one to be so rude to people, even when she had her panties in a twist.

"Is there anything I can do about it? I mean, is there any way I can reverse it?" Sookie asked after a while.

"There may be a way to expell all vampire blood from you. I cannot promise you that it will work but I will look into it. I know some people in New Orleans that can help you with this".

"You would do that?" Sookie asked astonished.

"Sookie, you know I will always help you any way I can."

"No, not only that but, you would let me get rid of your blood in me too?" she asked.

"I have never wanted to influence Sookie. When I gave you my blood in Dallas, I wanted to know where you were at all times because I was convinced that you attract trouble like no other being I have ever known".

Sookie couldn't help it. Eric was being so honest and sweet with her tonight that she couldn't resist throwing herself into his arms. Eric chuckled as she wrapper her arms around his neck and squeezed with all she had.

"Thank you Eric" she whispered in his ear.

"Anything for you min kärlek" he replied.

They stayed ther for a while, embracing each other until Eric spoke up.

"As mush as I wish I could stay with you, I must leave. Pam still has to be dealt with" he said.

Sookie leaned back to look him in the face. "Please don't hurt her Eric. You already said it was Bill's blood that probably made me act out. It's not her fault" she pleaded.

"Nevertheless, lover, Pam needs to be reminded of her place. I can assure you that she will not suffer much" Eric said.

"Tell her I'm sorry. I would go tell her myself but I doubt she wants to see me right now" she said sadly.

"I will tell her".

Eric gave Sookie a tender kiss on the cheek and stood to leave. Just as he was about to take off Sookie called after him.

"Eric"

"Yes min kärlek?"

"Are you still leaving Louisiana?" she asked timidly.

"I might delay my plans for a few days, but I think it is in our best intrest if I leave" he answered honestly.

"What do you mean?" she said sadly, not bothering to hide the hurt on her face.

"If you suceed in ridding us vampires from you mind, then you still need time to think about what you really want Sookie. I need time also, to try make sense of some things. It's best we both take the time to realize our priorities and find what we both hold dear to our hearts. You need this time alone Sookie, if you are ever to make a decision that will truly make you happy" Erc said.

He may be right but Sookie couldn't help but feel hurt that he was really leaving. She was going to be alone, with Bill no less and the idea of that annoyed her. Sookie had gone longer than a few days not seeing Eric, but she took comfort in the fact that he as just an hour's drive away. Knowing that he would be leaving the state, most likely because of her, made Sookie feel awful.

"Ok" she said. "I understand that. And you're right, we both have a lot of things to figure out. So, I guess I'll see you around then?"

Eric looked at her standing there on the porch of her old worn house. He took in everything his eyes and nose could of this place; of her. He didn't know when he was going to lay eyes on this woman again. Maybe next week, or next year. But just the thought of being away from her for so long was devastating. And standing there now, seeing the hurt all over her face because of everything that they were about go through, it did something to him. Right there, he decided that he didn't have anything to think about. All he would ever need in his entire existence from now on was standing on the porch in front of him.

But he had to leave. He was leaving for her. She had her life to sort out yet. She was still young and ignorant of most evils of the world. Of course he wanted to protect her from averything, but that was just impossible.

He would give her all the time she needed, and when the time was right, she would call him back.

With that in mind, Eric took two long strides until he was right in front of her. He bent down and pulled her lips to his in a searing kiss that would haunt her dreams for months. All the love eric had for her was poured into that one kiss, taking her breath away along with it. Whe he pulled away from her, he looked deeply into her eyes.

"I will come back Sookie. For you I will return, I swear it".

"I know you will" Sookie answered. And with that, Eric stepped away from her and launched himself up into the night sky.

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