Author's Note:
So this chapter is a bit under my 3K limit. However, to make up for it, I can promise the next chapter within two days. I also wanna thank everyone for the kind reviews, I love y'all all so much for sticking with me and this story. So, without anymore ramblin', I give you Chapter 10! Enjoy!
Bill threw Nora face down onto the bed while slamming into her with force. She let out a giggling moan as he grabbed a handful of her hair, shifting into vamp speed and hammering away at her for a few minutes. Soon they both came, grunting and moaning in unison as their climaxes washed over them. Nora collapsed back onto the bed as Bill stepped back from her, looking her over. He grinned as he walked to his closet and slid it open. Nora sat up and began watching his every move. He pulled out a pair of dark charcoal gray slacks, along with a baby blue button up. Hm, He was dressing to impress. Next, he pulled out a black garment bag on a hanger and turned to her.
"Will you do me the honor of accompanying me to Merlotte's this evening?" Nora looked at the bag excitingly as she snatched it from his hands and used her vamp speed to pull out its contents; a dress { Ref: http:/i.imgur.com/jUM0oWb.png }. Bill laughed. Typical woman; whether human, vampire or any other form of supernatural, always flipping their shit over clothes.
"It's beautiful." She smiled at him as she kissed him.
"I'm glad you like it." He glanced at the clock beside his bed. 6:56. If she hurried, they'd make it to Merlotte's within the hour.
Tara rushed behind the bar, tying her apron quickly. She flashed an apologetic smile at Sam.
"I'm real sorry, Sam. I overslept." He didn't bother to hide his rolling eyes as he left the bar area to return to his office. Once his door shut, Sookie scurried over to the bar, leaning over it.
"Everythin' alright? I called you this afternoon but it went straight to voice mail. Did you get home alright last night?" Sookie was suddenly worried and upset at the same time; if Pam did anything to her...
"Sook, I'm fine. The battery died overnight and I overslept. That's all." Tara's voice was chipper and she couldn't stop smiling. Sookie narrowed her eyes at Tara, watching her as she happily poured a beer for a customer. It hit her. Sookie rushed behind the bar and grabbed Tara by the wrists, dragging her into the employee's bathroom in the back. As she shut the door behind her, Tara looked at her.
"What the fuck, Sookie?" She spun, facing Tara with a grin.
"You slept with Pam!" Tara stiffened for a moment before laughing.
"Excuse you?" Sookie smirked at her while crossing her arms. As Tara's laugh began to die down, she realized Sookie wasn't buying it.
"Oh, hell." Sookie squealed and giggled.
"I knew it! Oh mah gosh! Did you let her bite you?" Tara smiled and nodded. Sookie began to instantly look over her best friend's neck and when she found no marks, moved to her arms. Tara laughed as she pulled away from Sookie.
"Ya ain't gonna find 'em. Trust me." Sookie looked confused for a moment before she realized why. Her eyes instinctively moved to Tara's thigh before snapping her gaze back up and blushing.
"Did you drink her blood?"
"Hell naw. I ain't trying to go through the same shit you went through with Bill and Eric. I like people not being able to find me or know what I'm feelin'. Shit, it's bad enough you can listen to what I'm thinkin'." She had a point. Having any form of a bond with a vampire was pretty evasive. "Now can we get back to work before Mr. grumpy ass fires us both?" Sookie smiled and nodded as she opened the door. "Oh and can we not tell anybody about this?"
"Don't worry, your secret's safe with me." They looped arms while walking back out into the restaurant. If it wasn't for some thoughts she instantly heard, she might not have noticed that 'vampire couple' sitting in a booth. In her section. When Sookie saw Bill sitting across from Nora, her laughter was ended quickly. Eric didn't say anything about them being, together. She blinked a few times before walking over to the table, feigning a small smile and not bothering to pull out her pen and pad.
"What can I get y'all tonight?" Bill smiled warmly at her while holding Nora's hands in clear view on the table.
"Good evening, Sookeh. This is my friend, Nora." Sookie looked to Nora and nodded.
"Sookie and I are already acquainted. How are you?" Sookie wasn't in the mood for this, at all; she was still processing them, together.
"I'm fine. Bill, O neg?" His smile grew a bit, she remembered his favorite type.
"Yes, please." Sookie shifted her gaze to Nora. "and you?"
"I'll have the same, thank you."
"Comin' right up." Sookie began to walk away.
"How is Eric?" She turned on her heel and smiled brightly at Nora.
"He's doing very well. In fact, he'll be here in a couple hours to take me home." Nora contained her growls as she expressed delight facially.
"That is very kind of him to come from Shreveport just to escort you home. A bit of a journey but nothing I'm sure Eric couldn't make in mere minutes with his flying." Sookie looked at Bill, she wanted to laugh. He was clueless.
"Yup, his flying does help but I suppose it's not for nothing since I'm not going to my home tonight. We're going to ours." Bill tensed instantly and Sookie took notice. "In fact, I'm sure you noticed the pink car outside."
"With the Northman plates, yes." Nora's voice was chipper, showing no signs of it bothering her. Bill, on the other hand, was trying his best to hide just how bothered and pissed he was. Fucking Eric.
"Now, if y'all excuse me, I'ma go grab your True Bloods." Sookie turned and walked to the bar to get the bottles. Nora looked at Bill, keeping her voice low enough for only him to hear.
"If this is your idea of getting under her skin, I am sorry to say she is doing a far better job at getting under yours." He smiled at her.
"Rest assured, it has already worked on her." Before Nora could question him, Sookie placed the two warm bottles in front of them, along with two wine glasses.
"I just can't see drinkin' out of those bottles being any romantic, so I brought y'all some glasses.." Nora cocked an eyebrow at Bill who cleared his throat and smiled at Sookie.
"Thank you, that is very kind of you." Sookie smirked.
"It's no problem. Sometime, it's the small things that make a date much more romantic." Nora laughed softly as she nodded.
"I couldn't agree more." She watched as Sookie returned to the bar to talk to Tara. Picking up the bottle, she began to pour it into the glass while laughing.
"Yes, you're completely right. It worked wonderfully." Bill growled as he picked up the bottle and began drinking from it. He was certain seeing him with another woman, especially Nora, would have bothered Sookie. He hated that he could barely feel her anymore, he wasn't stupid; he knew that she was probably drinking Eric's blood. Fuck, he wasn't planning on bonding with her, was he? Surely Eric wouldn't want to attach himself to anyone he wasn't obligated to; especially a mortal. Bill thought for a moment; maybe if he asked Sookie to speak privately, he could attempt to woo her or maybe even kiss her. "Oh bloody hell." Bill examined Nora's face which showed a hint of fear. What the hell was wrong with her? "It's Eric." As the words left her lips, the front door to the bar closed and there he stood. Nora seemed almost frozen, afraid to look in her brother's direction.
"What are you doin' here? I still got about another two hours or so." Eric closed the space between them as he pulled her into his arms, kissing her passionately. Bill growled, wanting to go over there and tear them apart. His anger only grew as he watched her giggle at Eric; she use to look at him that way. That son of a bitch was going to pay for taking her. Nora watched as Bill was overtaken by thoughts, staring at Sookie. If he kept it up, Eric wouldnotice. She needed to get this attention but knew if she spoke, at any level, Eric would hear her so she placed her hand on top of Bill's, squeezing lightly.
"I thought I would surprise you." Sookie loved his voice, it always seemed to send shivers down her spine. Sam was leaning on the bar by now, nodding a hello to Eric.
"Can I getcha a True Blood?" Eric looked at him appreciatively.
"No, thank you. You can however grant me, my Queen." Sookie hit him lightly on the chest, her cheeks blushing something awful. Sam couldn't help but laugh at her reaction.
"Uh, sure. Arlene's here so I don't see why not." Sookie looked at him, smiling.
"Really?" Sam nodded with a lazy smile.
"Yeah, get on outta here. I'll cover your tables but ya ain't getting the tips!" She giggled at his playful tone while skipping to the back to get changed as quickly as possible.
"Did you enjoy yourself last night?" Eric was looking at Tara with a smirk that let her know he already knew the answer. She laughed while nodding her head.
"Yeah, I did butchu already know that. I take it you and Sookie made up?" Bill smiled slightly. They had fought! Ha! He knew they wouldn't last.
"Oh, did we ever." His voice hinted at their make up sex. "In addition, I am taking her out tonight." Tara smiled. "In fact..." He took his set of car keys out of his pants pocket and tossed them to her. "Take her car to her house tonight. I have a limo outside, waiting." Tara's eyes widened.
"Uh, why a limo?" Eric looked to Sam.
"It is safe to assume she has ever had someone lavishly court her and I'm certain you'll both agree that she deserves to be treated as the Queen she is." He smirked, knowing Bill couldn't afford to court Sookie the way he could, in addition he also knew Bill was listening. He had seen both Bill and his sister sitting there but chose to ignore them, in fact, he was surprised Nora was smart enough not to bother him.
"Brother..." Eric closed his eyes for a moment. So much for that. He reopened them as he turned to see not only Nora but Bill as well, both standing a few feet from him; she was smiling. "I did not expect to see you again, so soon." She hugged him tightly before stepping back next to Bill. "You know Mr. Compton." Eric had a smug grin on his face, one that Bill wanted to personally remove.
"Yes, we know one another." He was glad he began to smell her getting closer. As he looked toward the back, she turned the corner and Eric could have sworn she was glowing. She looked like a goddess with her messy curls pulled into a loose bun, some strands escaping; highlighting her face and neckline. And the dress { Ref: http:/i.imgur.com/3J4qFz7.png }. He couldn't have been happier with what he had selected for her, although hadn't been sure about shoes when he picked them. They were a simple pair of peep toe heels, that matched dress' color perfectly. However, seeing everything on her now, he was certain of two things; he had excellent taste, naturally and that no matter what she wore, she would always look like a goddess to him. When she approached her group of friends, she noticed that they, along with everyone else in the bar, were staring at her.
"You look stunning." She smiled at Eric.
"Thank you but you're the one that picked it."
"And do you like it?" She nodded.
"It's perfect." Bill felt like throwing up while watching them. Goddamnit, how could she not see Eric as the masterful manipulator he was?! Sam cleared his throat, looking over the patrons of his bar, making sure they all went back to their own business before looking at Sookie.
"You certainly are captivating." Eric glared at him as he looked longingly at Sookie. He always knew the shifter wanted his Sookie - hell, who the fuck in their right might wouldn't?
"Thank you, Sam." Eric held his hand out for her as he captured her gaze from Sam's.
"Shall we?" Sookie nodded, taking his hand and waving to her small group.
"Have a good night, y'all." Eric nodded toward Sam and Tara as his beloved talked before smugly grinning at Bill and Nora.
"Have fun, love birds." Nora forcefully kept a smile but glared at Eric. She knew that tone; he was rubbing their own stupidity in his face. Bill hadn't been able to take his eyes off Sookie, as they exited the bar. Sam and Tara both walked behind the bar, pouring drinks and talking amongst themselves while Nora waited until she heard the Limo drive off. Once she knew it was gone, she walked out the bar with Bill following.
"Well, that went smashingly." She turned to face Bill who was obviously unhappy.
"How was I to know he would show up? You made no mention of this to me."
"Oh, yes because I can read his fucking mind. I'm sorry but you must have me confused with his telepath." Bill was on her within seconds, using his speed and strength to pin her against a nearby tree. He extended his fangs as she began to laugh. His anger melted into confusion. As her laugh died down, she smiled at him, baring her own fangs before effortlessly switching positions with him.
"You forget, I am both older and stronger than you." Bill could barely growl at her under her powerful grip. She leaned closer to him, still smiling. "You're lucky I like you." She licked his lips and then his fangs before releasing him. He smoothed out his clothes.
"You do not like me. You need me to assist in breaking Sookie and Eric up, so that you may have your brother all to yourself." Nora laughed.
"Either way, you're lucky."
So, first things first - Should i write out E & S's date? Also, I'd love to know what everyone thinks of how things went down. Up, up and review!