The tears continued to fall as the dark road stretched out in front of her. She couldn't comprehend what had happened to her just a few moments before. More thoughts and more questions were running through her mind as she pulled into Sookie's driveway. She stopped the car and shut it off. She ran up the stairs and fiddled with the keys in the lock before busting through inside. She slammed the door shut and sank to the ground, her body aching with sobs.
"Rea?"
The lights turned on revealing Sookie at the top of the stairs. Aurea heard a gasp and Sookie's feet as they rushed down the stairs.
"Holy shit, what happened?" asked Sookie, looking her over.
"Eric," she cried. "Eric happened."
"Eric did this?" asked Sookie, her face burning with rage. "Where the fuck did you go?"
"I went to see him. I couldn't sleep, so I thought I could ask him and figure all of this out. But he threw me against the door and said that I was his once and I would be again. And then, this happened." she sobbed, pointing towards her neck.
"Why the hell would you do something stupid like that?" snapping Sookie.
"Oh fuck you, Sookie. I can't tell you how many times I've had to listen to Sam bitch about every stupid fucking thing you've done. You're no better than I am. So save the almighty shit you hypocrite." snapped Aurea, her eyes burning with rage.
Sookie didn't know how to handle the comment she heard from Aurea. Her eyes glowed with rage and Sookie decided to back off.
"I'm sorry, Rea. It's just, after everything you've been through, I just hoped you'd wait until someone could go with you to help you figure all this shit out." said Sookie, slumping against the door right next Aurea.
"I know." she sighed. "I just, I couldn't sleep, and he's the only one who can help me. I think."
"Well, next time I'll go with you." said Sookie.
"Thanks." said Aurea.
They both sat in silence for a bit before Sookie thought of something.
"How did you get out?" asked Sookie.
"What do you mean?" asked Aurea.
"Well, if I know Eric, he isn't one to just let something like you slip from his fingers." she said.
"I honestly, I don't know. When he bit into my neck, I felt like I had to burst. Just, this immense pressure felt like it was building up inside of me, waiting to escape. And it did." she laughed. "He went flying."
"I wish I could have seen that." chuckled Sookie.
"Right after though, I felt sorry for what I had done and wanted to ask if he was okay." she said, confused. "I'm so screwed up."
"Did you find anything out from him?" asked Sookie.
Aurea hesitated before telling Sookie anything. From the past couple experiences when Eric had been mentioned, Aurea had noticed Sookie's attitude. It changed to an envious woman when Eric and Aurea were involved. She had a feeling that Sookie harbored something for Eric. She would never admit it, but Aurea believed she liked the attention she got from Eric. Maybe a little too much.
"Nothing useful really." she replied.
Sookie looked at her skeptically, but jumped when there was a pounding on the door. Both girls looked at each other in confusion before standing up. Sookie pulled the curtain aside and sighed when she saw who was on the other side.
"Hello, Eric." she said, opening the door.
"Miss Stackhouse." he said. "I believe you are harboring something that belongs to me."
"Fuck you, Eric. You don't own me." said Aurea, stepping into view.
"Ah, there she is." he said, glancing her over. "I hope the neck injury was enjoyable for you as it was for me. You really must control your emotions. You're all over the map."
"Listen Eric, I don't have time for this shit. What do you want?" asked Sookie.
"I already told you." he replied calmly. "You have something that belongs to me. And I want it back."
"She's not a possession, Eric. She's a person, who doesn't belong to anyone but herself." argued Sookie.
"Wrong. She is a possession. Always has been, and she's mine." he growled.
"This isn't a conquest you stupid Viking. People have rights nowadays." said Sookie.
"Ah yes, but when she became mine she had no rights. She was a conquest, one that I took joy in capturing." he smiled, looking Aurea over.
"What the fuck are you talking about?" asked Sookie, getting more and more confused as the conversation went on.
"Did she not tell you?" he asked, looking at Aurea. "Bad girl."
"What's he talking about Rea. What didn't you tell me?" asked Sookie, turning on Aurea.
"Nothing important." she said, glaring daggers at Eric.
"I always did love those eyes when you were angry." he purred, stepping closer to the door.
"Will someone please just tell me what the fuck is going on!" yelled Sookie.
"Aurea is my wife, and therefore belongs to me."
Silence.
No one seemed to breathe after what he had said. Aurea had closed her eyes when he had unveiled the comment to Sookie, knowing what it would do to herself and Sookie. She could feel the smirk on Eric's face before she even saw it, but she was more annoyed with the fact she couldn't see Sookie's reaction since her back was still towards her.
"I'm sorry," she heard Sookie whisper. "You're wife?"
Eric just nodded as he watched Sookie round on Aurea, her eyes blazing with anger. Sookie slapped Aurea across the face, which earned a growl of awareness from Eric. Sookie looked back at Eric and smiled before turning back to Aurea.
"Why the fuck didn't you tell me?" yelled Sookie.
"Cause quite frankly I figured it was none of your business." said Aurea, letting the stubborn side of her show through.
"I took you in and helped you." said Sookie.
"Yes Sookie you did, but you need to remember that I didn't ask you too. And I am grateful you allowed me to stay here with you, I am, and don't think I'm not. But you're not exactly the most honest person present here either." raged Aurea.
"What are you talking about?" asked Sookie.
"You keep things from me, I know you do. Grant it, I've only been here a couple of days but in that time you haven't given an ounce of personal history. I have told you everything. I know there's more to you than you're telling me, but I let it slide. So I figured since you didn't share with me, I didn't share with you." said Aurea.
"Don't you think that's a bit childish, love?" asked Eric, leaning against the door frame clearly amused.
"This does not concern you, Eric." spat Aurea. "And don't call me that!"
"I was trying to help you figure out why vampires go into shock when they see you! The whole point was to figure this out, and hiding information doesn't help!" yelled Sookie.
"Well I'm sorry that every time I mention Eric and I you get all green on me!" yelled Aurea.
"What are you talking about?" asked Sookie, suddenly getting defensive.
"That little envious side of you that pops out when anything has to do with Eric? Even though you won't admit, you have a thing for him." said Aurea.
"You have a thing for me?" asked Eric.
"No! I do not have a 'thing' for you, which is clearly evident since Aurea almost killed me because of my distaste for you." she said.
"Maybe you don't like him, but you love the attention he gives you." said Aurea. "It's quite unbecoming of someone like you."
"When did this all of a sudden turn against me." said Sookie. "I thought you hated Eric."
"I do, but this had to come out in the wash, and I'm glad it did. I love you , Sookie, I do, but if we're going to continue whatever it is this is, we need to be honest with each." said Aurea, holding her hand out. "Deal?"
Sookie tried wrapping her head around Aurea's comment that turned a complete 180 degrees. She thought about what she said and figured there was no other way to end it.
"Deal." she sighed.
"Excellent. So may I have my gift now?" smiled Eric.
"No." both girls said in unison.
"Fine. I'm a patient man." he smiled. "Just remember Aurea, I will get you back. Oavsett vad."
He watched Aurea's eyes widen at the familiar words and smiled before taking off into the night, leaving both girls unknowing of what to do.
"What did he say?" asked Sookie, closing the door.
"No matter what." whispered Aurea.
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