Disclaimer: I own nothing, I am simply taking these characters out to play.
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Chapter Ten
"How do you know this?" I asked. I needed to find out what lead them to believe that Dante has met his final death.
"Trust me. He's dead. His head was lopped off." Pam made a gesture as if she was slicing her throat. "At least that's what I am assuming, since there were two piles, one large and one head sized," Pam said and I continued to look upon her expectantly. She sighed, "His remains were at the southeast end of the woods. His clothes were intact and I found his cell phone and wallet in his pocket. It was strange, I did not smell anyone on the body, although it was decomposing, so the scent could have been lost."
"This is all I need." I grumbled, shaking my head. 'Between the strange goings on in the woods, and now I am down a tracker. All on the verge of my night with Sookie. What a pain in the ass.' I took a glance at the farm house, wishing I could go back to Sookie and forget about all of this. I watched the lights go off one by one, and Pam and Nikolai stood silent for a moment watching, as I was. I turned back to them. "Pam you will stay here the rest of tonight. I want Sookie guarded day and night...discretely. Arrange it. I will look for something more permanent in the mean time."
"Where will I go to rest?" She pouted, obviously not happy with the situation. "Do you think Sookie would mind sharing her bed?" Her pout turned into a smirk and I gave her a look that said "Don't fuck with me."
"There is a cemetery in the next lot over from Sookie's," I said, not giving a fuck where she slept, but it would not be in Sookie's bed. That privilege would be mine alone.
"Errrrric," she whined, "I just bought this outfit. It's the first time I am getting to wear it and now I have to wear it to ground in a dirty, nasty cemetery!" Pam looked down at herself as if she couldn't bear the thought. I wanted to shake her.
"Then dig a hole in the woods and sleep naked. I don't care just do it!" I said through gritted teeth. 'Why does she have to push me?'
"Do you know how hard it is to get all the dirt out of all the crevasses of my body? It's disgusting!" she said petulantly. I wanted to strangle her, this was no time for her bullshit.
"I'll stay and guard Sookie." Nikolai offered, and Pam nodded her head vigorously. Although he would be an ideal guard, Nikolai is as good with a sword as he is with the ladies, I did not want him around Sookie without me there. It was not that I worried he would hurt her…exactly the opposite. I was afraid he would woo her with his charms. I like my brother and I would hate to have to kill him.
"No. Pam will do it." I would not allow my brother to usurp my authority. She is my child, and if I ask her to wear a fucking tutu while juggling kittens and singing "Mary had a little lamb", I expect her to do it! I gave him a serious look and he made a gesture as if he was zipping his lips. I did not have time for a debate. I made my decision that was all. The End.
"Fine, Eric, but you owe me." She stuck out her bottom lip like a child.
"ENOUGH PAMELA. This is not a fucking game!" I snapped viciously, dropping my fangs and hissing. She looked shocked for moment, then I felt her resolve and she nodded in ascent. 'FINALLY!'
"Now, find suitable guards for Sookie. I will not leave her unprotected," I paused then smirked at my child in a condescending way, "unless you wish to take on that job yourself."
"I will arrange it." She said firmly.
"Good." I thought for a moment then asked, "Dante's remains and belongings?"
"I have his cell phone and wallet." Nikolai said. I nodded to him.
"I already took care of his remains." Pam interjected. 'That must have been what kept her.'
"Good. Nikolai, we should be off. I need to stop back at Fangtasia and then you may stay with me tonight if you like," I offered.
"That is fine." He said and took to the air. I followed.
We briefly stopped at Fangtasia so I could pick up my laptop and my novel. Nikolai picked up a duffel bag of spare clothing and necessities he had kept at the bar, and I put away the swords. The two of us were off quickly and we were back at my house in less then forty five minutes.
"Nice place." Nikolai commented as we walked through the house to my daytime sleeping chamber.
I opened the door to the chamber and allowed us entry. "Thanks," I grumbled leading him down stairs. I was not in the mood for small talk, although he seemed to be.
"This is very nice. You'll have to give the name of your contractors," Nikolai said, taking in my lair.
"Of course." I said offhandedly and showed him to his room. I kept a spare room, besides the one for Pam, just for occasions like this. The room was done plainly in earth tones, with fresh linens and anything he might need. I was sure he would be sleeping much more comfortably than Pam would be tonight and I couldn't help but grin. 'After her outburst it serves her right.' I have been much too lenient as of late since I have been in such a good mood and my attentions have been focused elsewhere...elsewhere being on Sookie. 'Why, oh why, does that woman have me so spun?'
I left Nikolai to get settled and I went out into the living room to set up my laptop. I had to hire another tracker and look for someone to guard Sookie on a more permanent basis. I needed to go through my contacts to see if I could find someone suitable. I had very specific qualifications in mind that the permanent guards would have to have. They would have to be a highly skilled fighters, aged and experienced and preferably they would be rogue. I would not want someone who was tied to any Kingdom so their fealty would only be to me. I would have to trust them. It would have to be someone I knew fairly well. They would have to be professional. I did not want someone who will want Sookie in the same way as I want her. Obviously, these demands limited my choices. 'This is not going to be easy.' I thought and sighed.
I went through my contacts and pulled out several candidates that might be suitable. I would have to contact them after I rose and set up a meeting. Next, I looked for a new tracker. That task was much easier since I had many promising trackers to choose from, but then after some thought, I decided that maybe I needed an assassin instead. Finally, I pulled Dante's file to see who is maker was, lucky for me his maker was long dead, so I would owe no one for his final death.
When I was finished with all I could do tonight, I checked my email. I was expecting an update from Bobby. I was a little apprehensive about how my plans were to be received by Sookie for our date and I didn't want to look like a jackass, so I did my research. I search on Google for the best first dates and made my plans.
I was pleased that Bobby had left me a message letting me know that everything was prepared for tomorrow, I had given him the finer details and had him arrange it. That taken care of, I finished going through the rest of my emails but there was nothing of real interest.
I closed my laptop and when I looked up Nikolai was leaning against the wall staring at me. "What?" I asked since he seemed to be waiting on me.
"When were you going to tell me your Sookie is a telepath?" Nikolai said giving me a sly half smile. 'Son of a bitch! He must have picked that up from mine and Sookie's phone conversation earlier.'
"Someday," I said shrugging then giving back my own sly smile.
"I have never met a telepath...how interesting." He said and moved to sit on the recliner that sat facing the couch.
"Yes, she is." It came out a little to wistful for my liking and it didn't help that I was grinning like a fucking tool.
He sat for a moment, seemingly deep in thought when he asked, "What do you think is going on in Sookie's woods?" His expression became dark and brooding. Since Nikolai has been free of Ocella, I have rarely seen him look so serious. It put me instantly on edge. He pulled out Dante's cell phone and his wallet out of his pocket and tossed them on the coffee table.
I thought about it for a moment, there was no reason not to disclose what I knew so far and maybe Nikolai could help. Not that I needed it, but I appreciated it. "I'm not sure. When I had Dante looking for Sookie's brother, he came across some scents in her woods of Fae and of Vampire. I thought the Vampire may have been tracking the Fae. Why else would both scents be there? But, Sookie's brother is a worthless piece of shit. He is a degenerate gambler, and I am not the only one to hold markers on him. I was concerned that he possibly endangered Sookie with his recklessness. I had Dante routinely checking her woods, but the scents did not turn up again."
"Do you think that Compton was the one that Dante scented in the woods?" Nikolai asked.
"Yes. Dante said he followed the scent to a house up the hill from Sookie's. Bill said he moved in next door. They must be one and the same." Realization hit me then, 'He could have been watching her for weeks, or longer.' I wanted to kick myself for not ending him tonight, but I needed to know who he was working for.
"Do you believe this...Bill Compton killed your tracker?" Nikolai asked, his distaste was evident.
"I guess it is possible, but I find it hard to believe he could have gotten the jump on Dante, let alone kill him. Dante was around five hundred or so and skilled. Bill can not be over a hundred and fifty. It is unlikely." I sincerely wished it was Bill that had done this because that would make the situation much easier, one enemy not two, but I had a gut feeling that there was more to this. Something didn't sit right.
"Then do you believe it could have been the Fae? If they are involved in this it could mean big trouble." Nikolai scowled a bit, he was not a fan of the Fae. They are tricky, ruthless, and our natural enemy. I needed to find out what Fae I had in my area and that would not be easy. The Fae were very careful not to reveal themselves and often they passed as human.
"Let's hope not." I paused, thinking through the situation, then said, "I need a new tracker, although I think maybe an assassin might be more called for. It may be advantageous for me to put one in place now." An assassin did all the things a tracker does, only they handle the removal of the problem as well. It's like getting two for one, but at twice the price.
"I think that is wise. Have you thought of who you wish to hire?" Nikolai inquired.
"Some, I have a few in mind. Why brother? Do you have a suggestion?" I had a feeling I knew where this was going.
"I am glad you asked," he said smirking. "I would suggest Christian. You know he is the best damn assassin out there." Nikolai lifted his chin proudly. Christian was his child…his one and only child. I never could not fathom why Nikolai chose Christian and he would never speak on it. I had always thought he would pick a female but for some reason he picked Christian. I assume it was his talents in the art of death, but who knows with Nikolai.
Christian was an assassin in his human life as well as his undead one, and the most unassuming assassin I had ever met, which only added to his effectiveness. To look at him you would never believe he was so deadly. He is very average looking, brown hair and eyes, and does not stand out in a crowd. He is a little over five and a half feet tall and has a wispy build. Because of his size and stature you would think him weak, and you would be dead wrong. He has a bit of a complex about his height and it is not wise to bring it up, as many other have learned. Christian has the speed and strength of a vampire twice his age. I am not saying he would beat me in a fight, but it would be close. I would not have thought to ask him since years ago I had offered Christian a permanent position, but he turned me down saying he had no interest in leaving Europe. 'I wonder what has changed.'
"The last time I offered a job to Christian he turned me down. Why do you think his answer would be any different now?"
"I spoke to Christian not long before I came to stay here. He has been voicing his wish to come to America for some time and I must say, the timing is perfect." Nikolai said smugly.
"I would be pleased to have him in my service, if he is willing. How soon do you think he can be here?" I said and I was truly pleased. Christian would be a great asset and I would not have to waste time looking for someone suitable. 'Luck is on my side.'
"I am sure it would be no more than a few nights. I will contact him before I rest if you wish." Nikolai seemed to return to his more usual relaxed state.
"Yes, please do so. I replied.
"Is your date is still on for tomorrow?" He asked slyly changing the subject and I was glad for it.
"Yes. I will not let this bullshit get in the way. I have been looking forward to this all week." I said stubbornly. 'Come hell or high water, I will have my date with Sookie.'
"Did you decide on what you are going to do on that date?"
"I have a three part plan in place. I will take Sookie out to do something fun, then dinner, and finally sex."
"Perfect plan I would say." He nodded approvingly, and with a glint in his eyes, was grinning ear to ear at me. "I suppose a formal date is not much different than taking a woman to one of our balls or summits."
"I found it is very different. Sookie will be accompanying me for an evening of pleasure, mine and hers. I will be dictating the evening, so my plans reflect on me." I thought about it for a moment and continued, "It is much more than simply taking a woman to accompany me as arm candy or for blood. When I have taken women to balls or summits, I cared not for their enjoyment of the night and had no use for their conversation. They were simply there to supply me with safe blood and a quick fuck, nothing more. In planning this date, I had many other things to consider and had to choose carefully."
"So what did you choose? " Nikolai prodded again. I sighed and rolled my eyes. Nikolai and Pam have been working me over all week to find out my plans.
"Why does it matter?" I was slightly embarrassed to admit to my choice of entertainment, but I had thought long and hard on the subject and I wanted to choose something that I have never done, a night a firsts.
"Oh come on! Pam and I have a wager going. She says it is going to be something boring like the cinema. I say it will be something romantic, like a stroll through the botanical gardens. So tell me brother did you go for boring normality or romance?" Nikolai leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees. I had his wrapped attention. 'Wonderful.' I rolled my eyes again.
"You are both wrong. I rented out the Adventure Island Fun Center." I said, waiting for his reaction, until I realized that he had no idea what it was.
"What is a "Fun Center?" Nikolai asked, his confusion apparent.
"It holds various forms of entertainment. It has miniature golfing, games of skill, and something called...bumper boats." I wanted the night to be fun. Sookie had a lot of hard times lately and I wanted to make her happy.
"Bumper boats?" Nikolai said the words as if it was a foreign language he was trying out for the first time.
"Yes, apparently humans find it entertaining to take small ships and ram them into one another." I said shrugging. I was not sure how this would be enjoyable, but I was willing to try anything once.
"That sounds dangerous brother. Would the ships not sink from the impact? You do wish to have more dates with the girl?" Nikolai said chidingly.
"If I deem it unsafe, Sookie and I do not have to participate. My day man assured me that the ships will not sink. They are made to take impacts." I had much the same questions.
"Well, I suppose the mini-golfing and the games of skill are safe enough. Do you even know how to golf?"
"Well, no. Golfing is a day sport I have never bothered to learn. But how hard can it be? You hit a ball with a stick and try to get it in a hole. I am sure I will have no problem with this." I said confidently. 'Humans do it all the time how hard can it be?'
"What about dinner? Surely that you have planned that to be romantic?" He asked sounding exasperated.
I furrowed my brow, "I am taking Sookie to a new place in Shreveport called the Louisiana Roadhouse." Nikolai looked at me with utter disapproval. "It is a new restaurant that has a decent selection of synthetic blood and superior cuts of meat, which if the online reviews are right, is and I quote "to die for". They also have live music and I know my Sookie loves to dance."
"Hmpf." Nikolai definitely did not sound pleased.
'Is this my date or his?'
"When you choose to go on date with a woman, then you may pick out the activities. Until then do not 'Hmpf' at my selections." I said irritated. I thought out my choices carefully. I did not wish to pressure her, or have her think this was all about sex. Of course sex was on the agenda, but not the main portion of our date. She would come at the end, like dessert. 'Yum.'
"Well good luck with that brother." He chortled. "I look forward to hearing about the outcome." and with that comment he stood. "I think I will go to rest. See you tomorrow night."
"Good day, brother." I said and made my way to my own bed.
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I woke up overcome with anticipation. I had just over two hours to get ready and be at Sookie's to pick her up, so I hastily took a shower and dressed for the evening. I had hemmed and hawed over what to wear because I wanted to project the image of casual yet sophisticated while showing off my assets. I finally decided to go with a pair of dark blue denim jeans, a light blue sweater, and a pair of black Doc Martens. I decided I would leave my hair down tonight. Just the thought of Sookie running her fingers through it finalized that decision.
When I was through getting ready, I went to get myself a blood. Nikolai was already up and lounging on the couch with a bottle of True Blood in one hand and the romance novel I brought home in the other. As soon as he realized I was there, he shoved the book into the couch cushions and picked up a magazine that had been resting on the coffee table.'Oh it is okay for me to read them, but he is too good for them… bastard.' I pretended not to notice and when the microwave dinged, I pulled out my bottle of blood, then made my way to sit in the chair that sat across from the couch. I sipped on my blood and watched Nikolai pretending to read some fashion magazine that Pam had left.
I could not resist and I had to say something. "Brother, I had no idea you were interested in woman's fashions." I said completely straight faced. "Pam will be pleased to hear it. She can go on for hours discussing fashions. I find it annoying, but I am sure that you will enjoy it."
Nikolai's eyes went wide as he flipped the magazine closed to look at the cover, then tossed it back onto the coffee table. I just stared at him, waiting for the response. "I was looking at the women, not their clothes."
"Sure you were." I smirked.
"Are you ready for your date?" He asked quickly changing the subject. Nikolai was a master at directing conversations.
"Yes," I said and stood. I put the empty bottle in the trash and grabbed my cell phone and keys.
"Well do not concern yourself with business tonight. Pam and I can handle things. I will even speak to the guards that Pam set up for your Sookie, to make sure they are suitable and know their place." He paused for a moment then continued. "Oh, and I did get a hold of Christian and he will be arriving tomorrow night. He was most excited by your offer." Nikolai said beaming. I wasn't sure if that was entirely true, not that I thought Nikolai would lie, but I had known Christian a long time and I could not recall seeing him excited about anything.
"That is good news brother. Call me if something comes up. I appreciate your assistance." I said as I made my way out the door. I hopped into my Corvette and was barreling down the road to Sookie's in no time.
When I arrived, I was about a half hour early. I pulled up in the driveway, which I made a mental note to have fixed for her as soon as possible, and got out of the Corvette. Pam was at my door in an instant. She was covered in dirt and looked pissed. I laughed at the sight of her and she just scowled at me.
"Pamela." I greeted her, not hiding my amusement.
"Masssster." She hissed, bowing her head slightly.
"Any problems?" I asked. I was sure she would have handled anything that came up.
"No," Pam said shortly, not masking her irritation. "At least that would have been a good reason to be filthy and provided me with some entertainment."
"And the guards?" I probed still grinning at her apparent distaste for being covered in grime. She could have passed for a female mud wrestler.
"I called Jackson Herveaux, I had to agree to cut his debt in half, but he sent his two best Weres to guard Sookie today. They will be at the club tonight so I can speak to them further on their duties." I nodded and she continued, "I called Ethan and Evan for the night duty. They were happy to hear from me and will be stopping by the club tonight. They have been staying in Texas since they were released from California."
"Good. I am pleased Pamela." I said, proud of my child. Ethan and Evan were top of my list as far as bodyguards go. There would be no need to look further if they agreed to work for me. I had known them for many years. They were previously in the employ of the King of California as his personal guards, but when the King sentenced their maker to his final death, (they were twin human brothers, as well as they are brothers like Nikolai and I), it was not long after that the King met his own untimely death. The official story was that while riding his horse through his vineyard, he was thrown off and landed on a broken lattice, staking himself in the process. The rumors were that Ethan and Evan did the deed, but it could never be proved and the new King discharged them from his service. They had kept the former King alive and in power for over two hundred years. The did their jobs well, but not many would hire such a pair, seeing as in the end their loyalty remained with their maker and not their King. I, myself had no problem with this. As I see it, if the King would have spared their maker, they would have remained loyal. Since their maker was dead now, if I brought them on, I believed that their loyalty would remain true.
"Great." She said dully. "I'm going back to Shreveport now, because I am in desperate need of a shower and fresh clothes." she grumbled.
"We will speak later." I said and as Pam turned to leave I added, "Pamela, that outfit really did look good on you." I knew I should not add insult to injury, but I couldn't help myself. She gave me a look that spoke volumes about how she felt and then took off. I made my way to Sookie's front door. I knocked and waited for her to respond. In less than a minute I heard the "click, click, click" of her heels as she approached the door.
When she opened it I was stunned into silence for a moment…she looked so beautiful. Every time I saw her it was as if I was seeing her for the first time. I held out a hand to her and she took it, I twirled her around to get a better look at her. She was wearing tight fitting blue jeans, a red halter style top which had a deep v-neck that showed off her delicious breasts, and then red high heels to top it off. Her long blood hair was down and in waves, and I longed to have my hands knotted up in it. She let out a small giggle and when she turned back to face me her smile lit up her whole face.
"You're radiant. Maybe we should stay in." I said eying her lustfully.
"You have a one track mind, Mr. Northman." Sookie teased.
"Only when it comes to you Miss Stackhouse." I said huskily and she blushed my favorite shade of pink. 'Delightful.'
"Well, thank you. You look pretty wonderful yourself." She retorted and I shook myself from my reverie.
"Lover, I love the heels, but I think it might be best if you wear tennis shoes." I did not want her uncomfortable during our activities and I knew she had a pair of tennis shoes because she wore them for work.
She gave me a suspicious look. "Where are we going Eric?"
"It's a surprise," I said not wanting to give it away. I gave her my classic smirk.
"Okay..." She said suspiciously but gave me a little smile. "I'll be right back." She leaned up and gave me a brush of her lips before she was off to change her shoes. I looked down to check my outfit, making sure everything was in place. She appeared before me a minute later, ready to go.
Once we were on the road the conversation came easy. Sookie spoke of her day, as I listened intently, making the appropriate comments when necessary, all the while watching her every gesture, every expression. Her scent permeated the small space of the car and I could not help but wonder how I was going to make it all night without ravishing her. We arrived at the Adventure Island Fun Center in what seemed like no time, but as we approached, Sookie's easy smile turned strained and I worried that perhaps I had made a mistake.
"Sookie, are you not pleased with my choice of entertainment?" I asked as we pulled into the parking lot. 'Fuck, maybe Nikolai was right. I should have choose something more intimate. Stupid Northman, stupid.'
"Oh, it's fine." She said with a ingenuous smile plastered on her face. I was crestfallen.
"Sookie, please be honest. You're not pleased." I wiped my expression of all emotion. I did not want her to see how disappointed I was. I began running scenarios in my head of where else I could take her. 'The movies as Pam suggested or maybe the botanical gardens as Nikolai suggested? Are there even botanical gardens in Louisiana?'
"It's not that I am opposed to coming here," She paused, biting her lip, "it's just that I have trouble at places like this...because of my gift. It's hard to enjoy myself with so many minds." She looked abashed, but I can not tell you how relieved I was. I had already considered that and rented the place out. It would only be the two of us and the staff.
I parked and shut off the car. I turned in my seat, well as much as a large man such as myself can turn in such a small space, "Well, then I guess it is a good thing we have the place to ourselves then." I said, not hiding my grin.
"What? How?" she asked, looking bewildered.
"I rented it out for us tonight. It will just be you, me, and the staff," I said a little smugly.
"Oh my goodness Eric! Really? That is so... sweet!" I have been called many things in my time and sweet was never one of them, but when she leaned over, threw her arms around my neck, and kissed me forcefully, I didn't care what she called me. I returned the kiss and I was so aroused I was sure I was going to burst through the zipper of my pants. She pulled away much too soon. "Eric this is... too much. I can't believe you did this for me. It's too much!" She shook her head.
"It was nothing lover. As long as you are pleased, it is worth it." I said brushing off the expense, money was no object. I reached out and cupped her face with my hand. "Now, do you wish to go in? Or would you prefer to stay here and finish what you started?" I asked, indicating my obviously straining cock.
"Eric!" She blushed and giggled, a sound from any other woman would be annoying, but from Sookie, I enjoyed it.
"Let's go before I change my mind." I gave her a wink and we exited the car.
As soon as we walked in the doors, the manager was there to greet us. He was a short round man with thinning hair. "Mr. Northman, what a pleasure to meet you. Everything is prepared and the staff is at your service. I am Mr. Kent if you need anything." he said, sweating profusely. 'What a disgusting little man.'
"Thank you, Mr. Kent. Now if you will excuse us, I would like to start the evening." I replied and the pudgy man walked off, after once again reminding us he was at our service. I turned to Sookie. "What do you want to do first? They have mini-golf, games of skill, and bumper boats."
Sookie beamed at me. "Ummm...let's go mini-golf first."
"As you wish lover." I purred as I took her hand and lead her over to the attendant at the mini-golf course. The teenager in the booth handed us two putters and instructed us to choose our balls. I choose a blue one and Sookie choose a pink one. He handed Sookie a tally slip and a pencil. Then we made our way to the course, which was jungle themed, and done quite well for being indoors. There were tiki-huts, various plaster and animatronic animals, large rock formations and waterfalls. Plants were everywhere and there were little paths the lead from hole to hole, giving the sense of a jungle expedition. I had to admit that I was impressed and Sookie was as well.
"Wow! This place is great!" she exclaimed enthusiastically. "Have you ever been miniature golfing before?"
"No. It is my first time. Have you ever been?"
"Once or twice when I was younger. I didn't do very well. It was too hard to concentrate. Hopefully I will do better this time." She said walking over to the tee box at the first hole. "Do you want to go first or do you want me to?"
"You go first lover. You can show me how it's done," I said, giving her a reassuring smile. I planned on watching her carefully…very carefully.
"Okay." She stated confidently and took her position at the tee. It was a black mat with three little holes in different positions, she placed her ball on the center hole on the mat. I walked quickly around the hole to see how it worked. There was a plaster alligator in the center of the green with a mouth that opened and closed. On either side of the alligator there were strips of the green carpet that slanted downward past the alligator and lead to the hole not far below. If you hit the ball in the alligators mouth it would guide the ball to drop down below into the hole and be a hole in one. If you missed the alligators mouth, you had to take the long way around. 'This should not be hard.'
I moved quickly back to where Sookie was getting ready to hit her ball, so I could watch. I stood behind her and she leaned over to line up her ball with the alligator's mouth. She spread her legs slightly and rocked from side to side a little shaking her bottom in an alluring way. I couldn't help but stare and I wondered if I was going to be hard all night, as thoughts of other things I could do to her in that position ran through my head. 'This woman is going to drive me insane, but I know I picked the perfect entertainment!'
Sookie hit the ball and it rolled right into the mouth of the alligator. She ran over to where the hole was and she jumped up and down with excitement as the ball dropped from behind the alligator and rolled right into the hole. I was too busy watching her breasts move up and down as she did. 'Now, I am definitely sure I picked the perfect form of entertainment, cinema and gardens be damned.'
"OH, MY GOD, ERIC! A hole in one on my first try!"
"Wonderful, Lover." I said smiling, though it took me a second to look at her face, which was full of happiness. I hoped I would see that look on her face often.
"Now it's your turn." She said smiling while running back to me. I walked over to the tee and set my ball in the center spot just as Sookie had done. I lined up my putter, aiming for the alligator's mouth. I had to bend over quite a ways since the putter was a little small for someone of my height. 'If Sookie can do this, so can I.' I thought as I pulled back and swung the putter. As soon as I hit the ball, I knew I hit it too hard. The ball struck the plaster alligator right in the eye, it bounced across the room ricocheting off of a rock formation, sending the ball flying back across the room whizzing past Sookie and I causing us both to duck. If I had not been so stunned, I would have been able to catch it, but instead I watched in horror as the ball flew around the room, my only thought being 'Oh Shit! Maybe I should have watched what Sookie was doing instead of watching her ass.'
The manager, who had been standing near the teenage mini-golf attendant's booth apparently speaking to him, was struck right in the forehead. I do not think I could ever repeat the performance. It was a once in a lifetime shot, I was sure, my own hole in one. Sookie gasped in horror and the manager wobbled for a moment stuttering out, "I'm okay...I'm fine...I'm fine..." He turned and stumbled away, gripping his forehead as the teenage mini-golf attendant followed behind him, inquiring as to his well being. When he was out of earshot, I threw my head back and let out a hearty laugh. I was amazed I held it that long.
"Oh my God, Eric, it's not funny! You could have killed him! Do you think he'll be okay?" she asked, looking up at me. She seemed truly concerned for his well being. I just wished I had a video camera, 'Maybe they have security tapes?'
"Sookie..." I said still chuckling, "he said he was fine. I believe the momentum of the ball slowed enough that he was not too damaged." I had no idea if that was the case, but it sounded good. She looked at me for a moment, then a small smile crept on her face as she shook her head and burst out laughing... 'What a way to start the evening.'
"Eric, that was definitely one of the most incredible shots I've ever seen in my life!" She said, practically doubled over from laughing.
The next few holes were a disaster, but I with each one I was definitely improving. Unfortunately by that time it was too late, and in the end, Sookie kicked my ass. Normally this would have bothered me, I hated to lose, but she was so utterly pleased to win that in the end, losing was not so bad as long as I got to watch Sookie shake her tempting little ass. I happily did it and I was the one winning in the end after all.
"So, my Sookie..." I asked after we turned in our putters, "what is next? Games or boats? Or if you are tired of this we can always go to dinner, I have a standing reservation we can go at anytime you wish." I wanted it to be her choice, it was her pleasure I was after.
"Well, lets play a few games then go to dinner." she replied and I noticed that she left out the bumper boats. I was curious why, so I decided to ask.
"Sookie, you do not wish to go on the bumper boats?"
She laughed, "No way! We would get all wet, and I don't want to look a mess when we go to the restaurant."
I was amused and chuckled, "I suppose, Lover, but I do not need bumper boats to get you wet."
"Eric!" She turned bright red, but I smelled the hint of her arousal. 'He shoots. He scores!' "You are so bad!" she said in a furious whisper as she looked around for witnesses.
"I can also be very, very good. Do you want me show you how good I can be?" I wiggled my eye brows at her and she snickered and flashed a wicked smile, shaking her head.
"Come on, big boy," Sookie said in a tone that made me twitch and grabbed my hand pulling me along with her towards the games. "Win me something cute!" She ordered.
There were a lot of games to choose from. The first game she picked was a booth that had hundreds of bottles all lined up in a square formation. The point was to toss a ring and try to get it around the bottle neck. Of course the rings were small and would just barely fit over the neck of the bottle. I cringed when I saw what the prize was. A fucking plush Elmo doll. It was dressed in a black tux jacket, a white button down shirt with a red bow tie, and no pants. In his hand was a red rose. I closed my eyes for a second and cringed at the thought of having that thing in Sookie's bedroom. I would have to look at it every time I was in there.
"Aw...let's try this one! Look at the Elmos, Eric. Aren't they cute?" She asked excitedly staring at all the Elmo's that hung from the booth's ceiling.
'Creepy demon dolls. Fuck. I can't say no.' I followed her to the booth and handed the guy a five dollar bill which gave me five rings. I handed Sookie three of the rings and she tossed them out completely missing her targets. I was relieved and I decided to just toss the two I had without really trying. I would happily win her anything else here, but really I wanted to lose this game. I tossed the first ring and it bounced around but fell between the bottles.
I hid my smile as Sookie said, "Awww...last one."
I haphazardly tossed the last ring and it bounced around as the last toss did but this time it landed perfectly on a bottle and slid onto the neck. 'Son of a bitch.'
"You did it! You did it!" Sookie said grabbing me from behind and squeezing my waist. I could feel her heat on my back it distracted me and I smiled even though I wanted to stake myself for not paying attention to where I threw the ring.
The attendant at the booth pulled down one of the Elmos and handed it to Sookie. She was beaming and we were off to the next booth. We played a game after game. I was quite good at most of them, and before long Sookie had her arms full of stuffed animals. I was hoping that I could snatch up that little red bastard and get rid of it, now that Sookie had enough that she might not notice it's absence. I would have to wait for the right moment to make my move. I had burned the one Pam bought to a crisp, bringing it to its final death...this one would share the same fate.
After about an hour of playing games, chatting, and a few very gratifying kisses, Sookie was ready for the dinner portion of the evening. So I filled the small trunk area of my Corvette with Sookie's stuffed winnings, and we took our leave from the Adventure Island Fun Center.
We made our way to the Louisiana Roadhouse and when we got there the place was packed with people. I had reserved a table ahead of time, so we did not have to wait. I parked my car and Sookie and I walked hand in hand into the restaurant. It seemed I enjoyed anything that had to do with touching her, even if it was just having her hand in mine.
A tall woman with black hair and dark brown eyes stood at the podium as we walked up. I could tell she was a Were, I could smell it. "A reservation for Northman," I said looking around at the place. Everything was made of wood, from the floors to the booths and tables. The walls were covered with what looked like small farming tools and old ads for all different human products.
"Sheriff, your table is ready. If you would follow me." She led us to a table that sat at the edge of the dance floor. We had a perfect view of the stage where a band was playing country music. I was not much of a fan, but from the CD's that Sookie had in her room, I knew she enjoyed it.
Once we were seated, sitting across from one another, Sookie leaned over the table and said, "This is great Eric! I heard their steak is fantastic."
"I am happy you are pleased, Lover. Order whatever your heart desires" I said reaching over and taking her hand in mine I rubbed my thumb over the palm of her hand and she shivered just a little. I could barely contain my pleasure at the fact that I was effecting her as much as she was effecting me.
The waiter walked up to the table then and I released Sookie's hand. "Good evening, I am Chad and I will be your server tonight. Can I start you off with some drinks?" He asked as he handed us menus. His beady eyes trailed to my Sookie's breasts as he spoke. 'If he doesn't avert his eyes soon, he is going to lose them.'
"I'll have an iced tea. " she said coldly, but did not notice the fucker's stare. She was looking at the menu. I wondered if she heard something unsavory in his head.
"True Blood "O" positive." I said glaring at him and dropped my fangs. He scurried off, just like the rodent that he was.
"So, have you decided what you are going to order?" I asked Sookie after retracting my fangs. She was silently looking over her choices. She seemingly had not noticed my veiled threat to the waiter.
She shook hear head. "Everything looks so good." she replied biting her bottom lip.
"Yes, yes it does." I was obviously not talking about the food. My eyes were glued on her. When she looked up her eyes met mine and she smiled coyly.
The waiter returned too quickly with our drinks and Sookie ordered a steak with green beans. I was pleased that he barely looked up from his order pad when she spoke. I ordered a glass of Royalty blended to be brought with Sookie's main course and handed the waiter our menus. He took off as fast as he appeared.
There was still so many things I wanted to know about her. I was fascinated by the way this woman drew me in, like a spider that draws a fly to her web, I found myself entangled in all things that were Sookie. It was a place I was happy to be in. Tonight I had learned a lot about her. I was surprised to learn that as beautiful as Sookie was, she was passed over by most human men, which worked out well for me. Humans seemed to be put off by her gift, mistaking it for mental illness, and I was not pleased at how she described their treatment of her. She did not have many that she counted as friends so she was more of a solitary creature, much like myself. She talked a lot about her Grandmother. I recognized the pain in her eyes as she spoke of her and it seemed the only person who truly cared for Sookie, was now gone. It explained the loneliness I felt from her. 'She will not have to be lonely anymore and neither will I if I have my way.'
"Are you enjoying yourself Sookie?"
"Oh yes, Eric! Everything has been wonderful. I can't believe you did all this for me." She reached over the table and grabbed my hand giving it a soft squeeze.
"I did this for us. Your company and conversation invigorate me. I have been enjoying our time together and look forward to more." I said sincerely. She gave me a tender expression, something in her eyes gave me a feeling of warmth deep down. I wanted to pull her to me right then. "Sookie, would you like to dance?" I asked, noticing the band was playing a slow song.
"I would love to." She purred and I stood taking her hand in mine and gently guiding her from her chair. We were right next to the dance floor so we did not have far to go. I pulled her into my arms and held her close to me. She rested her head on my chest and wrapped her arms around me. We swayed to the music and everything else seemed to fade away with my very own angel in my arms.
We danced to a couple of more songs and then Sookie's food arrived. We sat, relaxing quietly while Sookie ate and I sipped on my blood. The silence was not uncomfortable and hearing her little moans of pleasure while she ate, was proving to be more than arousing. I could not wait to get her out of here. I wanted to get to part three of my plan. My body was already humming with anticipation.
When Sookie was finished she commented about her enjoyment of the food and the waiter came back by to collect our dishes and inquire if we needed anything else. Sookie declined dessert and the waiter handed me the check. He seemed to eager to get rid of us.
"Let me get dinner." Sookie said holding her hand out for the check.
"No lover, I will pay." I said sternly. There was no way I would let her pay. 'I will take care of her needs, all of them.'
She looked like she was going to protest so I said, "Sookie I have more money than you could spend in a many lifetimes, let me do this." My voice came out gently and she nodded.
I could tell she was getting tired, and I wanted to get her home where we would finally be alone. So after I paid the bill, we left, and I drove her back to her place. The ride was quiet and Sookie looked out the window with a wistful look on her face. She seemed so content that I did not try and open a conversation. I simply rested my right hand on her leg and she covered it with her own.
When we arrived, I emptied my trunk of her stuffed winnings, and walked her to her door. She opened it and I followed her in. She took the stuffed animals from me and walked back to her bedroom. I followed and watched her as she deposited the stuffed animals on her dresser. When she turned she seemed a little surprised to see me there, but her surprised expression turned soft, and it was then that she finally broke the silence. "Eric thank you for everything tonight. I have not had this much fun in a long time." She said taking both my hands in hers.
"I can say the same. Thank you for accompanying me." I murmured and leaned down to kiss her. Our lips molded together in a wonderfully slow symphony of movements that had me convinced that no other kiss before this one could ever compare. It seemed to go on and on, I never wanted it to stop.
When Sookie finally broke the kiss she asked in a breathy voice, "Eric would you like to stay for a while?" I could see the lust in her eyes matched my own. The scent of her arousal was calling to me. I wanted her with every fiber of my being.
"Oh yes." I said leaning down and stealing another kiss. All that I could think of now was divesting her of her clothes and worshiping every inch of her.
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A/N: Sorry for the delay. But I decided not to split this chapter in two, since so many of you were eager for their date, hence the extremely long chapter. I promise lemons next chapter as they continue their night. I hope you enjoyed it. Let me know what you think and I promise the next chapter will be up much quicker. XOXOX