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Chapter 9 - New Acquaintance

''However I do insist that you take my blood,'' and he drew even closer to her, making her feel small and self-conscious. Could anybody say no to such an offer?

***

''Hey, what took you so long?'' Darcey quizzed as she served the customers their drinks.

''Ah...Eric won't let me have tomorrow night off,'' she answered annoyed but her voice sounded cheerful and relaxed. Must be the blood, Sookie was fully energised, strong and feeling ecstatic.

''I can fill in for you if you like,'' her friend happily volunteered.

''Oh could you? That would be great,'' she smiled gladly, ''thanks Darcey.''

''No problem, so just tell Mr. Viking Boss-man that I'm covering for you.''

''Its fine he won't care.''

''Whatever, chicken,'' Darcey joked.

''Chicken?''

''It's a term of expression, Sookie dear,'' Pam answered from the dark corner of the bar. Has she been there all along?

''Uh, hey Pam,'' Sookie greeted the blond vamp and Darcey quickly went back to work, eyes downcast.

''I trust that you will have fun tomorrow night,'' she grinned coldly, it was the best grin Pam could give.

A snippet of Pam thoughts reached Sookie's mind, although Eric would be awfully pissed but I do like to enjoy the show. That reminds me, Selena needs to come in tomorrow just in case Eric is in need... for some cheering up.

''Thank you, Pam,'' Sookie answered, although a little shocked at what she had heard.

''Anytime, Sookie,'' she leered darkly before walking towards the office door.

After Pam was gone Sookie immediately turned to her friend and asked, ''What's going on with Selena?''

''She has been off work, probably coz she's pissed that Eric doesn't pay her attention anymore.''

''Well she's gonna get the shock of her life with a phone call,'' Sookie stated.

Darcey looked perplexed, ''Sorry I'm not following,''

''It's nothing.'' Sookie would never tell anyone, mortal or immortal that she could read some of the vampire'd thoughts. She might as well dig her own grave by doing that.

***

Tara and Eggs shared a toast. This was a good night, Sookie grinned cheerfully.

Shouts and cheers came flooding from the far corner of the Herveaux nightclub that caught people's attention and the particular interest of Sookie as she turned to glance at the group in the VIP lounge with curiosity.

That guy is hot! She observed silently. He had dark hair, which was naturally unkempt and he wore a plain white shirt that was offset by his natural tanned complexion and some of the top buttons were undone revealing a small section of his broad, bare chest.

''Sorry I'm late guys,'' Arlene waved her hand in greeting and took at seat next to Sookie, before taking a second glance at her, ''well you look nice!''

Sookie was wearing an over-the-shoulder sequinned striped dressed with a pair of black peep-toe heels.

''Thank you, you look good too Arlene.'' The man in her sight had gone. Oh so much for an eye candy!

''There you go ladies.'' The barman handed them their drinks.

''To freedom,'' Tara yelled. She was drunk.

''Thank you,'' Sookie said to the barman politely, smiling.

''You welcome pretty lady,'' and he winked at her.

Sookie walked away to the dance floor with a bright smile on her face. She and Tara were supposed to do 'the dance' but by the look of things, her friend could hardly walk. But Sookie was here to have a good time. So there she was, swinging her body sensuously to match the rhythm of the music, her eyes closed while her lipssang the words. She was feeling good. After a while Arlene came to join her.

''Ya having fun, hunny?'' she asked, beaming with delight as she danced with Eggs.

''Yes I am,'' Sookie replied, excitedly, ''I haven't had such fun in ages!''

***

''Hey, is this seat taken?'' a male voice inquired. Sookie smiled politely and told him no. She instantly recognised him as the guy who she spotted in the VIP lounge.

''That's good,'' he replied, grinning shyly, ''can I get you a drink?''

Sookie blushed prettily, ''Um...yeah sure, I'm Sookie,'' she offered her hand and he gladly took it and placed a soft kiss upon it, causing her to blush even deeper.

''Finally, it's lovely to meet you, Sookie.''

''Finally?''

He smiled brightly, ''My friends thought I wouldn't have the guts to come and introduce myself to such a beautiful woman.''

''Well, you better do it now before she leaves,'' Sookie teased and he laughed, sending a rumble of laughter across his chest.

''I'm Alcide.''

''And it's lovely to meet you, Alcide.''

The two got on brilliantly and they chatted into the night. Sookie learned that Alcide family owned this nightclub and he worked here regularly. He was friendly, polite and considerate, something that a certain blond person completely lacked. By now, Sookie was enjoying herself so much that she didn't realise she drank so much alcohol in one night; she never considered herself a drinking type and the affect was immediate.

''What a cheating bastard!'' Alcide said drunkenly when Sookie told him about her ex cheating boyfriend.

''And what a bitch!'' Sookie replied back, ever so drunkenly as well when Alcide told her about how his ex girlfriend tried to get pregnant without his knowledge and was now engaged to some idiot.

''I really like you Sookie,'' he confessed after a while and looked at her intently. Their eyes lock in understanding and he was waiting for her response.

''I...like you too,'' Sookie said timidly, and he drew closer and closer until their lips met in a passionate kiss.

***

Sookie groaned, arched her back and tried to move but something was holding her tightly. Opening her eyes, she looked at her surroundings, confused as to where she was. She scorned herself for drinking too much and realised that she was wrapped around someone else's leg and a hand was cupping her breast. She could feel a warm breathe against her shoulder, and something pressing against her bottom. 'Oh God, oh God, oh God, please tell me it's not what I think?' she moaned.

She closed her eyes for several minutes, contemplating how things should proceed. 'Should I leave now before he wakes up?' she asked herself 'I mean I don't even know him'. She could feel him stirring, 'please do not let him wake up', and with careful practice she replaced herself with a pillow so that he would not realise that she had left the bed.

Her dress was on the floor near the door, while her underwear was nowhere to be seen. Perfect, this is absolutely perfect. She quickly searched for her underwear and found them lying among his clothes, and put them on without too much noise. She glanced back at the sleeping Alcide, who was now propping himself up in bed and watching her movements with amusement in his eyes.

''I don't normally do this kind of thing,'' she blabbed, indicating their present circumstances. She face was bright red with embarrassment.

''Well, there is always a first,'' he smiled shyly but at the look on Sookie's face he reassuringly said, ''I haven't either.''


BOO I bet you guys wasn't expecting that! Did I surprise you all?

Don't be too mad with me!

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