The car ride back to Sookie's home was quiet. I fought back the urge most of the way to talk about her friend. I chose not to bring it up again just yet. It wasn't any of my business and being that it upset her so, I shouldn't bring it up until she is ready. I never had a friend before and I was beginning to enjoy the idea of Sookie being as close to one I think I'll find. I didn't want to spoil it by my curiosity.

Once at the house, we did as she said we would. After unloading all the items we purchased earlier, and hiding the 'treasure chest' as Sookie calls it, in a hole in a closet. Sookie helped me "pluck" my eyebrows to perfect arches. It was a bit painful at first but bearable. She then showed me how to apply some make up, although she expressed that she didn't feel I wouldn't need much of it on, I wanted to cover my scars as much as possible. During the process of showing me how to do all of this grooming, she taught me more about the "supernatural" world that exists amongst the humans. I found the Weres and Shifters to be most interesting. To take on a completely different form...to change your appearance completely...I thought that was fascinating. She told me about Sam being a shifter. Which explained the warmer touch he had than all the others I have come into contact with. Sookie then also explained more about the vampires and how their politics work from what she could understand of it.

When we finally finished, the sun had already set. She showed me how to wash all the make-up off my face before we went into the kitchen for dinner that Sookie called in and ordered over the phone. Pizza, it was quite delicious. When we were done I helped her clean up our mess. The more time I spent around Sookie, the more human I was beginning to feel.

"I'm gonna change into my pajamas. You could do the same if you want, I picked you up some while we were at Wal-Mart."

"Which one's are pajamas?"

"I put them in the top draw of that dresser against the wall. When you're dressed meet me in the living room. I'll make us some popcorn and we could watch a movie." she smiled.

"Okay." I went back into the room I was allowed to stay in and went into the draw Sookie told me the pajamas would be in. I pulled out pants and a shirt that both felt soft and warm. I replaced the clothing I was wearing with these new soft ones and discarded the worn ones in a... "hamper" that Sookie also purchased at Wal-Mart. Tomorrow morning she is to show me how to do my own laundry.

I walked out of the room and to the living area where Sookie was sitting down on the sofa with a quilt wrapped over her legs. The air was filled with a mouth watering aroma that had made my stomach growl again, which I found to be extremely odd since I had just eaten. Sookie looked over at me and smiled.

"Come and sit. I already put the movie in and the popcorn should be done in any minute." I walked over and sat with her on the sofa. She handed me a part of her quilt and I laid it over my lap as well. In front of us was a moving picture screen like the one I saw in Merlotte's but a little bit smaller. I then heard a beeping sound off and Sookie got up to her feet. "Popcorn's done! I'll be right back."

Just as Sookie walked into the kitchen there was a knock and a bell ring at her front door. "Daniella! Do you mind answering that?" She yelled out from the other room. I did as she requested and opened the front door to reveal a pale blond woman wearing extremely tight fitted black clothing. She widely smiled, it was a bit frightening. I noticed right away that she was a vampire.

"Hello.." I choked out.

"Well aren't you a treat." Sookie walked up from behind me.

"Pam? What brings you here? Oh wait let me guess..Eric sent you."

"Hello to you too Sookie." She smiled.

"Sorry, I just wasn't expecting to see you. Is everything okay?" Sookie stepped in front of me and I slowly moved myself back.

"All is fine....But it seems your new guest has made quite the impression on our sheriff. He wishes to see her. He would like for her to come to the bar tonight as his personal guest. Oh and you can come too of course." Pam sounded unamused.

"Well we already have plans for the night." Sookie quickly responded.

"No is not an option I'm afraid." the corners of her mouth slightly turned up.

"Like hell it isn't! Daniella and I already have our plans set. You tell Eric that if he so wishes to see her, he can call and ask in advance like everyone else. Not send someone here with a demand." She calmly stated. Then shut the door when she was done.

"He will not be happy." Pam shouted through the door.

"He'll get over it!" Sookie yelled back. And stomped back to the living room I followed.

"Gosh! He could just be so...so...ugh!" She grumbled to herself.

"Has Eric always caused you to be so....tempered?" She let out a sigh as she sat back down on the sofa.

"No. No, not always. There was a time where..." she paused in thought. "Well I'd rather not talk about that ." She stopped again. Her face looked thoughtful for a few moments. Then she continued. "He can just be so difficult sometimes. He's an old vampire set in his ways. And if there's one thing Eric is NOT, it would definitely be someone who takes in mind of human feelings. He wants what he wants, says what he says. To the point and as blunt as blunt can be. And how you feel about it is certainly not a thought in his viking head."

"Does he not feel emotions then?"

"Well, emotions are rarely expressed with vampires. They see it as a form of weakness. And since he is a figure of high authority in the vampire world. To show any kind of weakness could be fatal."

"So then lack of expression is in their nature."

"Right."

"Then it shouldn't be counted against him if this is his nature."

"...I.. I guess it shouldn't." She seemed almost taken back by my statement. She looked to be in deep thought. " I'm sure you'll have a chance to see what Eric is for yourself. You caught his interest so I guess that pretty much means he'll give you no choice."

"I don't see how I am of any interest of his."

"He's not dumb, he knows that you aren't human. I bet it's probably killing him not being able to tell what you are. But if he has any kind of knowledge of your world, there's a chance he'll know what your abilities entail. And trust me no good will come from him knowing anything. You can't say a word to him about any of it." she warned me again.

" It is highly unlikely that anyone other than you and I know about the Sirus world. Their idea of survival is based on keeping their existence unknown while studying and learning the behavior of other worlds. But I guess the less who know, the better."

" Wait, do you think they'll see your disappearance as a threat to them? I mean if they are so based on being kept a secret. Wouldn't they come looking for you?"

"It is possible. But sending someone to look for me here would increase the likeliness of exposer, which I don't believe they are willing to take such risk."

"But they were already willing enough to capture a human. What's to stop them now?"

"To make two trips to the same world in such a short period of time would not be smart."

"Lets say they do come. What will happen?" she looked worried. Which made me wonder if I should be as well.

"I can't say that I know for sure."

"Well lets not worry about that now. I'll go get the popcorn and we'll watch our movie." She got up and quickly went to the kitchen and came back with a bowl filled. She sat back down and grabbed a black box with numerous buttons. She pressed one and the movie began.

"What is this called?" I asked as I took a handful of the puffy off-white stuff.

"Sleepless in Seattle...I thought it might amuse you since we're tellin folks you're from Seattle." It was a story about love and the lengths people go through to find that one love. I've never thought about being with another...I've never needed to. But watching this movie has stirred up feelings inside I never knew could exist within me. I felt my heart swell and longed to have big strong arms wrapped around me tight...

Half way through the movie Sookie's phone began to ring. She ignored it until it stopped. Then it rang again. She put the movie on hold and with slight irritation she got up and answered it. I could hear both ends of the conversation as if it were happening right in front of me.

"Hello?"

" Why am I looking at empty seats that should be occupied by you and your guest." the voice on the other end sounded even more irritated.

"Because you can't just go around ordering people to see you. Besides we already had plans."

" I wish you wouldn't make this so difficult. You already know how this will end."

"And I wish you weren't so obsessed over it." She spoke under her breath.

"Why? Are you jealous?" you can hear his smile through the phone.

"Not at all.."

"Because if you are Sookie...all you have to do is say so and I'll leave IT alone."

"Eric is there a point to this call?" she sighed.

"You will bring her to Fangtasia tomorrow night."

"I most certainly will not!" She slammed the phone down and walked back over to sit. She looked at me and smiled through her frustration as the phone began to ring once again. "Let's just finish the movie." She pressed a button and the movie resumed.

We got to the end of the movie, both of us had tears building at the edge of our lids. I wanted to know love, Sam and Annie looked so happy with each other after only meeting in face once. I longed to know what it felt like.

"Sookie, have you ever been in love?"

"I have."

"What's it like?" she placed the bowl of popcorn down beside her.

"Well...at first it feels amazing, like you're walking on air. Your head's in the clouds. But the higher up you are, the harder you fall and the worse it feels when you realize that the other never really loved you back. Your left alone to hurt and your world feels like it's shatttered..." tears were about to escape her eyes.

"But Sam and Annie..." I started but Sookie cut me off

"It's just a story, none of that really happens in real life."

"There has to be some real happy endings...right? Not all love could end badly"

"No, I guess not all do. But not enough end happy either." I guess I would never really know, but that didn't change my longing to feel it for myself.

"Do you have anymore movies about love?" Sookie half laughed as she rolled her eyes.

"Of course I do, but I'm going to head to bed. I have work tomorrow. You can stay up and watch them if you'd like. I'll pull some out for you."

"Thank you." She handed me a stack of movies and I looked through the titles. "Gone with the Wind, Romeo & Juliet, Titanic, When Harry Met Sally, Ghost. The Notebook..."

"There's more but I'm pretty sure you won't get through them all in one sitting." She laughed. "I'll put this one on for you first." She pulled Titanic out from the pile and I watched how she inserted it in a device and made a note which button she pressed to make it start. "Have a good night Daniella, I'll see you in the morning."

"Good night Sookie." I did not feel the need to sleep tonight. I had already slept some the night before so I was not feeling tired.

I was instantly sucked into the movie getting lost inside the story, feeling as if I was living it myself.

I was zoned out, taking in every word spoken. Then I felt my mind start to wonder off to thoughts of the blue eyed vampire I had met the night before. His strong features....his blond hair...

The movie was close to its end when I felt a cold touch on my shoulder from behind. It startled me out of my trance and I jumped quickly away. I turned around to find the tall blond vampire standing in the room with a grin across his face. My heart raced in my throat. I wanted to scream out for Sookie but my voice wouldn't allow me. Instead I stood frightened and speechless.

"Romance movies....I've never been a fan of them...giving false hope of true love. A bunch of non-sense." He slowly walked closer towards me. His voice was as smooth and calm as his beautiful blue eyes were. Nothing like the fierce ones that stared me down the first night we met. He was wearing a black shirt that hugged onto his body, showing off every curve and muscle. His pants did the same and my stomach twirled as I watched him close off the distance between us.

He was inches away from me now, my legs would not move me. My body was frozen though my blood had risen to an uncomfortably high temperature. I tried to speak again but all that seemed to crack out was..

"Sookie.." but before I could spit another word, he finished my sentence.

"Is sleeping...Yes I know and fortunate for me... she is not the one who I was hopping to catch awake at this hour." He smiled down at me as his fingers gracefully stroked through my hair.

"She's not?" I gulped back. He shook his head, his eyes were still locked on mine. They were pulling me in. I watched as he leaned in closer, his lips were now barely touching my ear.

"I've been waiting for you." he whispered and my heart fluttered. He slightly pulled back, tilting his head, then pressed his lips against mine. A rush of heat flooded over me. My arms wrapped around his neck and my fingers curled themselves into his gorgeous blond hair as I mimicked the motions of his lips. He wrapped his arms around me tight and lifted me up into an embrace. My feet were off the ground and his lips were back to my ear and with a raspy whisper he spoke again.

"I'll never let you go Jack....I'll never let you go.."

"Jack!?" My eyes opened and I noticed I was laid out on the sofa with the quilt covering my body. The movie was still on. I shook my head in confusion. I sat up and looked around the empty room and a wave of disappointment hit me. "Only a dream? But when did I fall asleep?" My heart sunk back to its original place.