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Chapter 9: Dress to Impress
Sookie's POV
My head fell back onto the bed as Eric pressed his cold lips between my thighs, teasing me relentlessly. "Eric, Eric please..."
"Sookie, Sookie!"
I suddenly snapped out of my daydream to find Sam waving his hand in front of me trying to get my attention. I blushed having been caught fantasizing about Eric on the job. "Sorry Sam." Before he could ask me any questions, I flashed him my crazy Sookie smile and rushed off to take care of my empty tables. Work was slow today and I have been here since around 2 pm, doing nothing but refilling the salt shakers, ketchup bottles and wiping down the tables. I desperately wanted to home early but I knew I couldn't. I already had the weekend off and promised Sam I would keep up with my shifts this week.
Today was Wednesday. It's been three days since I've seen Eric and three days since that intimate night we spent together. Eric had area business to take care of, plus on top of that the vermin at Fangtasia were demanding his presence. He had already taken too many days off for me and there were too much sheriff stuff he had to do. I can't believe how much I missed him, it's only been twelve hours since we've last spoke. He's been calling everyday the past few days before and after he wakes to check up on me. If it were anyone else I would have been annoyed but I looked forward to those few minutes with him. I have grown accustomed to waking and falling asleep to the sound of his voice.
Part of me was thinking about going to visit him at Fangtasia but he hadn't once mention that I should come see him. I didn't want to be a bother to him. It wasn't somewhere I particularly liked either, the usual customers there were not a big fan of me. I let out a sigh, thinking about him made me depressed.
Physically I was there at work but emotionally I was like a zombie. I was pretty sure I had been like this all week. I spent the next two hours tending to the few customers that came in. The tips I made today barely covered a nights worth of groceries. What a waste of a day. My shift was finally over, I couldn't help but let out of breath of relief. I didn't think I could have made it any longer. I was tired and I wanted to do was to go home and take a nice hot bath before heading to bed.
I walked into the Sam's office to grab my stuff and was stopped, "Chere, are you alright? You seem out of it lately."
I was a bit irritated. I wish Sam would mind his own business today, I was in no mood to answer his questions. I didn't want to be rude, it wasn't his fault I was in such a crappy state, "I'm fine Sam, I've been tired lately. I'll be fine. I'll see you tomorrow." I gave him a quick smile and dashed out to the parking lot. I got in my car and drove faster than normal home. I was just a few minutes close to having that nice bath I had been itching for.
When I pulled up to my driveway, I saw the lights on my front porch on. Taking a quick scan with my mind I discovered that it was a blank. My heart skipped a beat. Who could that be? It was definitely not Eric, he was supposed to be at Fangtasia tonight. I got out of my car, it was probably a stupid idea especially if the mysterious void could instantly kill me if they wanted to. As I walked closer, I found a vampire dressed head to toe in black leather pacing back and forth on my front porch.
"Pam what the hell are you doing here?"
"Well hello to you too my favorite breather. How are you tonight?" I rolled my eyes at her mocking tone, she was never one for formalities before.
I huffed in annoyance, "Sorry Pam. I'm not in the mood for your sarcastic remarks tonight. What can I do for you? If it's not important, I'm sure it can wait till tomorrow."
"Oh cheer up Sookie, I am here to make your shitty night a much better one."
"And how do you expect to do that Pam?"
"I am going to give you a makeover!" she grinned enthusiastically, "Eric has been a bitch lately and I can only assume what he will be like for the rest of the week if he does not get some from you soon...so here I am, your personal vampire godmother."
I would have preferred a fairy godmother, Pam was too scary for my taste but right now I didn't even care. I was going to see Eric tonight. "I think I love you Pam." I grabbed my keys from my bag and opened the door, stepping inside. "Please come in Pam, can I get you a blood?"
She made a face, "No thanks, I fed before I got here. I can't stand that nasty crap."
I just shrugged and put down my stuff. "I'm going to take a quick shower. Make yourself at home." I giggled at the thought of Pam sitting in the old armchair watching tv like a human guest. She seemed even more out of place here than Eric in her Fangtasia outfit.
Twenty minutes later I skipped down the steps feeling refreshed and much more awake than I have all day. I walked into my living room to find that it had been transformed into Pam's own personal studio. Makeup and hair products were scattered everywhere, I didn't even recognize half of the items she had set out on the table.
"Ummm...Pam, what is all this? I don't think this is a good idea anymore."
"You wound me my friend, don't you trust me?" she looked at me with her eyebrows raised in a very Eric way. I had no idea how to answer that, I didn't want to offend her so I just nodded my head. She smirked at me and at vampire speed, she had me sitting on the couch with her leaning over me.
"Stay still and we won't have any problems. No talking, no sweating and definitely touching? Are we clear?"
"Sure Pam. Whatever you want, just don't go overboard. I don't want to look like the fangbangers."
For the next hour or so, Pam worked on every angle of my face until she thought I was decent enough. Her hands worked at inhuman speeds as she did my makeup while curling my hair. I felt like her full size barbie doll. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the most fun she has had in a while. I was nervous with how the final result would look like. I wasn't a fan of heavy makeup and I hoped that Pam wouldn't go crazy with her products. I didn't want to scare Eric away with my new look. I smiled at the mental mention of Eric. The only reason I was complying to Pam's wishes and following her orders was so that I could make Eric proud. Well that and because I was afraid Pam would end me if I ever argued with her, she always got her way. I wanted to make sure that he could 'show' me off when he wanted to, I knew that his possessiveness side would be most dominant when he had to play sheriff.
"All done. Now don't you dare move, I have something else for you." She disappeared before I could say anything and before I could blink she was back again, this time holding a bag out to me. I looked at her suspiciously and took it. I opened it and gasped at its content.
"Where did you find this Pam?" I took it out and admired the dress. It was a replica of the white dress with blotches of red flowers I had wore the first time I had met Eric when Bill had taken me there. The one I had was shortly ruined and there was no way I could have restored it back to its original state. I don't know how she did it but I couldn't have asked for anything more fitting at this moment.
"It took me long enough, I didn't think I would ever find it. I don't know where you got yours but I was close to murdering a few couple of humans, they were completely useless. Now hurry up and put it on so I can show you the final result."
"It's perfect, Eric will love it. Do you mind turning around Pam? I know most supes could care less about seeing me naked but I value my modesty..."
"I don't understand why you care so much, you don't have anything that I haven't see before." She rolled her eyes dramatically at me and turned around. I quickly took off pajamas and slipped on the dress. It fit just right and I knew that it hugged my curves the way I liked a dress to.
"Alright, I'm finished." Pam turned around and her fangs instantly extended. I guess that meant she approved. I blushed and just shook my head at her, she always knew how to make me uncomfortable. She handed me a mirror and I was shocked at the reflection that stared back at me. Pam had done an excellent job at her task, I looked flawless and I felt beautiful. The makeup was light and fit into my skin just right. I loved the way she had done my hair, it was held up high in a bun with a few loose curly strands in the front.
"We don't have all day you know." Pam was tapping her feet impatiently on the floor. "You can thank me with a favor later. I already know I'm too good to be true."
"Ugh, Pam. No sexual favors, ok? Just give me a minute, I have to go upstairs to find a pair of shoes to wear."
"You never let me have any fun" She pouted at me and shoved a pair of white pumps into my hand. She really did think of everything. I quickly put them on and we both hurried out the door, Pam hardly giving me any time at all to shut off the lights or lock my door.
"We'll be taking my car. I don't want to be seen around in that disgrace of a machine." I didn't argue with her knowing that I would not win. It seemed to be one of Eric's favorite pastimes as well to make fun of my car. I loved my piece of junk, thank you very much but I was too tired and anxious to argue otherwise.
With Pam's erratic driving, obviously another trait learned from Eric, we arrived at Fangtasia at record time. As usual the line at the bar was impossibly long and stretched around the corner of the street. I got out of the car running my hands through the wrinkles of my dress and took a deep breath. Pam led me through the crowd at the front door, glaring and scaring the humans that tried to get a closer look at us.
"What's she got that I don't have? She's not even that pretty..."
"Nice tits, I'd tap that anytime."
"Ugh not this dumb chick again, what does the master see in her?"
I quickly clamped on my mental shields, already having heard too much. I was getting used to hearing the same old things over and over again. The music was blaring loudly and I could feel an instant headache coming on. The atmosphere was filled with lust, it reeked of alcohol and sex. I looked through the array of people trying to find Eric without much luck, a large crowd was surrounding his throne.
I turned around to find Pam only to see that she had left me to flirt with a red haired fangbanger who was wearing a dress that didn't even begin to cover any skin. Great. I made my way through the eager audience earning a few glares from the swarm of bodies. Well here goes nothing...
Next chapter will contain some Eric and Sookie hotness...they're going to be changing their status of going slow to making some major progress in the bedroom area. I'm addicted to reviews, feed my addiction and I shall deliver to you a refreshing glass of lemonade ;)
