Once the night had ended and they were back the house Hannah finally decided to speak to Eric. "So, what exactly is going on with you and Nan and Bill?" Hannah asked as Eric was about to disappear to his cubby room. He turned toward her. "Obviously, you're using me. So how the hell could I be helping you?" She asked crossing her arms. "I think it's only fair that I know the truth." She stated.

Eric smirked. "Life or death is never fair." He said simply.

Hannah rolled her eyes. "I have to go back home eventually. You can't keep me here forever." She reminded him.

"You're right. I can't." He agreed. "However, I'm certain you won't be wanting to leave until you know that Marcus and Damien have been dealt with." He threatened. Hannah felt her jaw drop slightly. "Don't worry though Miss Hannah Baxter, I made a promise and I do intend to keep it but on my own time."

Hannah couldn't control herself anymore. Her hand raised and smacked Eric across his face.

He grabbed her wrist and held tightly onto it. "Don't push your luck with me." He threatened before squeezing enough to cause her pain and then letting her go.

"Or what?" Hannah asked as she cradled her wrist against her chest. "You're going to kill me? You can't. Obviously you need me for something so I don't have to worry about that." She reminded him. "Or maybe you'll drink from me against my will? Go ahead. It already happened before so it can't be much worse." She stated. "What else can you do? I don't have any family for you to threaten. You could go after some of my friends but I wouldn't suggest that. After the huge mess my disappearance was, you know that would be a horrible idea." She argued. "Or maybe you can lock me up and not let me leave your house? Oh, wait, you're already doing that!" She yelled. "So what else is there Eric?" She asked.

He stared at her clearly annoyed and angry with her. He knew she was right. There was really nothing he could hold against her. He couldn't let anything happen to Hannah, especially since Nan and Bill both knew she was with him now. If something happened they would come after him which would only benefit them. "I'm going to ground. I suggest you get some sleep too." He said before disappearing at Vampire speed.

Hannah stood there unsure if her words had actually had an affect on Eric. She turned to the stairs and walked up them to go to her room.

Hannah and Miles sat in the car in silence. Hannah was beginning to feel comfortable around Miles and more comfortable with asking him to take her places. They pulled into the parking lot of Merlotte's. "Have you been here before?" Hannah asked as they climbed out. He shook his head. "I came here once before." She said as she walked in front of him. "The people inside seemed nice enough and it's good to get out of Shreveport." She added.

"I can't argue with that." Miles said. He held open the door for and they walked in.

They were quickly greeted and then seated by a blonde waitress named Sookie. She handed them both menus. "So, can I get ya'll anything?" She asked with a smile on her face.

Hannah noticed the fang marks on her neck. "Can I have a burger and a coke, please?" Hannah asked as she shut her menu and handed it back.

"I'm not really hungry." Miles said shrugging.

"Get something. I haven't seen you eat once." Hannah said to him. "Besides, Eric is paying for it." She smirked at him.

Miles laughed. "He certainly can afford it. Alright, I'll have the same thing as her." He said before handing his menu to Sookie. She stared them strangely for a moment before she left. "That was weird." Miles said as he watched her walk away. He turned back to Hannah. "If Eric finds out he paid for my food he won't be too happy. He's pretty strict about his orders." Miles reminded her.

Hannah shrugged. "Who cares? I have your back and Eric doesn't scare me." She said. "Eric will get over it and he can't expect you to sit here and not eat. That would be rude and it would look suspicious. Plus, if I have to stay in the house all the time I'll go crazy." She added. She had avoided seeing Eric for the last three nights by locking herself in her bedroom which she was happy about it. It gave her time to concentrate on her new article, which had proved difficult to write. Her lap top had gone missing the night her and Eric fought, so she was forced to hand write everything. However, she was starting to feel restless and needed time out.

"I guess." Miles said. Sookie returned with their drinks, still staring at Hannah with a strange look. She walked away slowly. "So, what exactly are you doing with Eric?" Miles asked as he used his straw to swirl the ice cubes in his glass. "I've worked for Eric for almost a year and he's never asked me to watch any one for him and I've never seen him with any Humans." He explained to her.

Hannah exhaled. "That is question that I won't be answering." She admitted to him.

Miles took a drink from his glass. "I guess thats fair enough but just for the record I definitely don't buy your lie about writing an article about Eric. He isn't exactly the perfect Vampire to use." He said.

Hannah shrugged. "Well, good thing its a lie then." She responded and Miles smirked.

Soon their food was brought out and they ate quietly. After finishing their food, Miles went to the bathroom as Hannah waited for Sookie to come and grab the credit card to pay the bill. The sun had set while they were eating. Hannah knew they had to get back to the house. She wasn't sure where Marcus and Damien were. She didn't want to risk running in to them at all, thought she doubted they would be in a family and relaxing place like Merlottes.

Sookie stopped by her table as she grabbed the credit card and came back within a minute. Hannah began to wonder what was taking Miles so long in the bathroom. "So, are you that reporter woman, doin' that article on Eric Northman?" She asked but Hannah stared at her unsure how Sookie knew about it. "Um, Bill Compton, my boyfriend, told me about it." She explained with a fake smile on her face.

"Yeah, that's me." Hannah said, returning her fake smile. She felt uncomfortable with Sookie so close to her. Something about her made her uneasy.

"Bill was telling me all about your last article...about Human and Vampires hate crimes. It seems like you are a very pro-vampire person." Sookie said with her fake smile still on her face.

"Well, to be honest, Sookie, I can't really discuss what my article is about until its officially printed." Hannah stood up from her bench. "But if you would like I could certainly bring a copy of it when it comes out in the next few days. I'll just drop it off here." She held out her hand. "Well, it was nice to meet you." Hannah said hoping Sookie would just leave her alone.

"You too, Hannah." Sookie said before turning sharply.

Hannah walked outside Merlotte's and stood against the car. She took a deep breath as she hoped Miles would come out already. She felt a sudden breeze and suddenly Eric was standing in front of her. "What the hell? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" She said as she felt her body shake with fear.

"What is this?" Eric asked holding up the notebook that Hannah had been writing in.

"You went through my stuff?" Hannah asked angrily as she snatched the notebook from his hands. "I don't go around your room and take your things, do I?" She asked as she started to put the notebook into her purse.

Eric placed his hands on the car, trapping Hannah between his body and the hard. He pushed against her as he looked down at her. "Your things are not your things if they are in my house." He said softly to her. "Or do you need me to force you to understand that?" He asked getting even closer to her. Hannah swallowed as she felt tears starting in her eyes. "What are you writing about?" He asked clearly angry.

Hannah looked away from him. "It's none of your business." She said barely loud enough for him to hear even with his Vampire hearing.

He pushed her aggressively into the car and Hannah felt her back hurt as it was pressed harder into the car. "Don't play your silly Human games with me Miss Baxter." He threatened her as his fangs unsheathed then.

"Eric, what's going on here?" Bill's voice rang through the air. Eric turned sharply then. "You are making quite a scene in a very public and Human populated place." Bill said to him.

Hannah and Eric then noticed the few people watching them. Hannah saw Sookie standing with her arms crossed and eyes glaring at Eric. She saw two women next to her, one she recognized as the bar tender from Merlotte's and another was the red headed waitress, who appeared to be more frightened than Hannah was. Eric stepped back from Hannah as his fangs disappeared.

"There is nothing going on." Eric said as he grabbed Hannah by the arm. "Get in the car, now." He said as he walked around the car still holding onto her. He pulled open the passenger door.

"Are you okay Miss Baxter?" Bill asked taking a few steps closer.

"I'm fine, Mister Compton." Hannah said forcing a smile before getting in the car. Eric appeared in the car almost instantly. He started the car and they drove away from Merlottes still in silence. Hannah couldn't help but wonder what happened to Miles but she didn't want to talk to Eric at that moment. She stared out the window for the rest of the car ride. Soon they were in the parking lot of Fangtasia.

Eric got out of the car and Hannah followed him. He grabbed her arm again, pulling her with him as he walked into Fangtasia. They started towards the Employee's Only door when Pam stepped in front of Eric. She said something in Swedish but Eric quickly dismissed her as he pulled Hannah into the back of Fangtasia. He pushed Hannah into the office and slammed the door shut. He threw Hannah onto the black leather couch. He walked to his desk and sat behind it.

Hannah watched him in silence for a few minutes before she spoke. "Why am I here?" She asked finally. He looked up at her before looking back at the papers on his desk. Hannah exhaled deeply which caused Eric to roll his eyes. "Why are you so fucking pissed off?" She yelled unable to take anymore of the silence. Eric looked back at her with a slightly amused expression on his face. "Don't do that now. Don't try to make it seem like you were never pissed because you get that stupid smirk on your face." She said as she stood up from her spot.

"Sit down Hannah." He ordered. She sat down. "I went looking for you to speak with you about Damien and Marcus. Unlike most, I do intend to keep my word." He reminded her.

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