Sookie spent much of the school year like the last one - pining for Eric, waiting for his letters and phone calls and writing to him.

Eric's letters were different this year. There was always the first page or two that would talk about school, Pam and their pets with an I miss you and I love you. These were the letters that Sookie could and would show to her mom or Tara. Then tucked into the pages was always one page just for her. The first one was a shock when she read it. He wrote of wanting nothing more than to kiss her for hours, the taste of her mouth, skin and how beautiful she was. Her heart would race and she would get flushed just at reading his words. She would die if anyone else were to read them.

When she wrote back, the letters were innocent - that of a 15 year old girl - she couldn't bring herself to write back like he could. Not once did he complain or mention it in his letters but the private ones became more detailed as the year when on. There was one particularly vivid fantasy of them sharing a bath in a large tub and how he would wash and touch her. It was almost too much and she found herself thinking of Eric every time she slipped into the bath and many time she would touch and explore herself like Eric described in his words.

She felt bolder because of his words, and signed one letter "off to take a bath, love Sookie" knowing that he would know.

Later in the early spring Sookie's grandmother died - she didn't really know her grandmother well, her mom's mother, but the mood in her house changed and she was sad.

Adel invited her over for lunch a few weeks later. Sookie was nervous, usually they visited without an invitation or the whole family went over, being invited to lunch was unusual. Her mom pushed her out of the house with a smile on her face and told her not to be late for Adel.

She didn't know what to expect when she arrived at the Stackhouse house. Adel was in the kitchen taking a pie out of the oven. "Come over and give me a hug" she said smiling as she looked at Sookie. Sookie walked over and embraced the lovely women.

They sat and had lunch, Adel asked her about school and her friends. Sookie was content and very full when Adel asked if she wanted some pecan pie. She could make room for it. With desert in front of them, Adel got more serious. "Are you OK since your grandmother passed?" she asked.

Sookie sat there for a second not knowing how to answer, she missed her grandmother but didn't really know her - they had only visited a few times. "I'm sad that she is gone and I didn't get a chance to know her" Sookie replied. "I wish I had a gran more like you".

Adel smiled "Well that's good to know, that's why I brought you over for lunch today. Earl and I were wondering if you wanted to adopt us as your grandparents?"

Sookie jumped up from her chair and embraced Adel. "I would love that more than anything Adel"

"Good to hear child, no more Adel business. You can call me Gran now and call Earl Granddad" Adel replied squeezing the small girl. "Welcome to the family".

Sookie blushed at the thought of being part of Eric's family, a Stackhouse. Adel looked at her. "You love my grandson don't you?" she asked.

"Yes Gran" Sookie shyly replied, trying out the new name.

Adel was quiet. "Good" she replied and they didn't speak of Eric any more.

The summer finally arrived. Sookie had been working on her tan all summer waiting for Eric to come. When August arrived, she was a golden brown and had turned even more into a women. She had to wear a bra all the time now and had to be more careful about what she wore. She didn't want other boys to start to notice her, her thoughts were only for Eric.

The day Eric arrived, she was over at Gran's house when they got there. Gran was keeping her busy cutting up berries to make jam knowing the young girl was probably all nerves inside.

Finally she heard a car pulling up the driveway and almost jumped out of her skin. They were here, he was here. Sookie's hands were stained red from the berries and she washed her them in the kitchen sink before she got to race outside. As she was drying her hands, she felt a pair of strong arm's around her. She shrieked and turned around to see Eric standing over her. They were alone in the kitchen.

He looked better than she remembered, he was so beautiful and he had grown his hair and he hadn't told her. "Your hair?" she exclaimed.

"You like?" he asked, cocking his eyebrow.

"Yeah, it's cool" she replied as she reached up to touch it. At that instant he pulled her close and kissed her mouth. Sookie melted in an instant at the touch of his mouth and snuggled into his embrace. His mouth was hard and hungry, demanding more from her. Then they heard the squeak of the old screen door and they broke a part in a second. Sookie blushed and wiped her lips with the back of her hand. They couldn't have looked more guilty if they had been caught naked.

The first few days of the visit had been magic. Eric set the tent up again and they would spend hours in there - he would play his guitar for her, sharing the songs he had learned. In between songs they would make out. Eric had gotten bolder in the last year - almost cocky. He would kiss her hard and snake his tongue into Sookie's mouth. She would warm up to him in seconds and kissing back as hard. His hands were everywhere. Her new larger breasts were a favorite of his and he would spend hours massaging them, kissing down Sookie's neck trying to get her to show them to him. He also started to roll on top of her and cover her small frame with his. She could feel his hardness between them and it both embarrassed and excited her.

They never got too far and always stayed clothed. Like clockwork, Pam would always come and bother them before things got too heated.

The Saturday of the visit, Jason had gotten them all tickets to a concert in the park in Munro. Sookie was so excited to go, it would be her first date with Eric except that Jason would be along with his flavor of the week.

That morning Eric joined her family for breakfast at Sookie's house. She was excited to spent time with him without Pam. She had worn a new sun dress and it fit her so well she didn't need to wear a bra with it. She spent too much time just getting ready for breakfast but wanted to look nice for Eric.

Around the breakfast table, Jason told them about the concert and her mom made sure they knew the rules, no leaving the group, not drinking (aimed at Jason of course) and that they need to be home by midnight. The conversation was pleasant and Eric was on his best behavior.

After they had eaten, Jason and her dad went out to do some work around the yard. Eric offered to the dishes and Sookie helped. Her mother grabbed her handbag and winked at Sookie she had to go to the store.

They were alone, the first time ever in Sookie's house. They finished the dishes in record time, teasing each other. Sookie dried her hands and pulled Eric up to her room. They were on each other in seconds, not knowing how much time they had. Eric worked fast and had pulled her sundress down, exposing her breasts. He pined her onto her bed his hot mouth devouring them. Sookie felt so good, she didn't want him to stop. He reached up his hand and gently pulled her nipple as he was sucking the other one. Sookie shrieked.

Eric stopped. "Did I hurt you?" he asked.

Sookie bit her lip "No, you just surprised me" she shyly replied. "It felt good". At that she could have sworn Eric growled and he was back on her. He kissed her neck on his way back to her mouth and started to suck. "Don't" she whimpered.

He stopped and moved to her ear and whispered "but I want everyone to know that your mine".

"Please don't" she said quietly and he didn't try again. He kissed her tentatively, softly. She didn't want him to stop their make out session just because she didn't want a hickey so she responded in earnest and started tugging on his shirt. He pulled over his head and their bare chests were pressed together for the first time. He was so hot pressed against her, she couldn't get enough of him and ran her hands down his back.

Eric started to slide his hand down her leg and back up, nudging under her dress. She froze. She wasn't sure if she was ready to go that far. She put her hand on his to stop him and he sighed. The next moment they heard her mothers car coming back up the driveway. Sookie panicked and pulled her dress back up to cover her breasts. She tried to smooth her hair back into it's pony tail as Eric put his shirt back on. She saw his erection straining against his shorts as he was tucking his shirt in.

They raced down the stairs just as her mother was opening the door. Busted. Sookie knew she was going to hear it from her mom.

"So, what were you two doing upstairs?" her mother questioned.

Sookie started to panic and Eric spoke up "Sookie was just showing me what she was going to wear tonight" he replied. He was always fast on his feet.

"I see" her mother replied. "Sookie, can you help me put these away, Eric can you get the rest of the bags out of the car please?"

Eric looked at Sookie as he went out the door to the car. Sookie felt like she was going to faint, "here it comes" she thought to herself.

"So, new rule" her mom said with an even voice "No boys in your room when your in the house alone."

"Yes mom" Sookie timidly replied. She turned away putting the milk in the fridge. Her mother never spoke of the incident again.

She spent a hour that afternoon getting ready for the concert. She put on her nicest pair of jeans. They were just tight enough to show off her flat stomach with out being uncomfortable with the great zippers at the ankle. She wore a pretty pink blouse and matching pink flat shoes. She left her hair down and for the first time, put on a little eye makeup. Her mom helped her put on some eye liner and mascara.

Jason even said he looked nice as they drove over to Gran's to pick up Eric. He came down the back steps wearing black jeans and some sort of red, sleeveless mesh top with a double belt looped over his hips. Sookie bit her lip nervously. What we he wearing? Sure that might be cool in Austin, but this was Bon Temps.

Eric slid into the back seat next to Sookie and pulled her into hug and started to kiss her. Jason looked over his shoulder and told them to cut it out. They sat holding hands the whole way to Munro but didn't talk. Jason had brought Crystal to the concert and she could stop talking about her family.

Once inside the grounds for the concert, they found a spot to enjoy the show. Sookie spread their blanket on the grass while Jason and Crystal were getting drinks. They sat and Eric pulled Sookie between his legs and hugged her. She was stiff in his arms.

"What's wrong Sookie?" Eric asked with concern.

"What are you wearing?" she asked without thinking, knowing her tone was harsh and judgemental.

"What, I like it. I wore to to the Bon Jovi concert in Austin" he responded.

"It looks strange, you don't fit in" she replied. She sounded so stupid and immature.

He was mad, she could feel it. "Fine, then you don't have to be seen with me" he got up in a huff and moved to the other side of the blanket. He didn't talk to her the rest of the night and Jason was too wrapped up with Crystal to even notice. Eric talked and laughed with a bunch of girls that sat down next to them. Sookie sat with her arms crossed fuming. It was supposed to be their first date, what did she do?

After the concert they stood around waiting for Jason to get the car. She had to say something.

"You embarrassed me" she said quietly.

Eric turned to her and lowered his face to her. "Because of what I wore?" he questioned.

"No, because you ignored me all night" she replied.

"It was your own fault, you didn't want to be seen with me" he replied, he was irritated with her. "Grow up" he mumbled under his breath as he turned away

She was mad now, she grabbed his arm to bring him back to her. "Fine, you don't have to be seen with me any more" she snipped.

He started at her. He took her and off his arm and simply said "Fine". Jason pulled up with the car and they didn't say another word for the rest of the way back to Bon Temps.