Author's Note: After this chapter, it may be about a week (probably less) before I update again. I've neglected my other story so I wanna get it a bit up to date before i do the next chapter here. Anyhow, thanks to EVERYONE for all the reviews and I'm super glad everyone liked their date. I also wanna give a shot out to Howyoudsdoin for being the 100th review! She got a nice lil thank you from me aka she got some hints about the story. Anyhow, lemme shutup and let y'all get to it. Enjoy!
Jessica knocked on Bill's office door while rolling her eyes. She didn't like Nora; something about her just rubbed Jessica the wrong way. And it certainly didn't help that she was the one to open the door. She forced a small sarcastic smile at Nora while walking past her into the office. Her smile to Bill though was much more friendlier and genuine.
"Good evening, Jessica. Is everything alright?" She nodded as she reached his desk, trailing her red painted fingernails along the wooden surface.
"Everything's fine. I was just wondering if Jason could come over and spend the night?" She smiled sweetly at him, just as any child would when trying to win over an adult. Bill's mouth pulled into a lazy smile as he looked at her, remaining silent for a moment. He knew that if he said no, she'd probably throw one of her usual 'you suck' tantrums and he really wasn't up for it. Plus, she'd been well behaved since moving back in from living with Hoyt. Part of him envied her. It was so easy for her to move on.
"Yes, he may. One night." She nodded as her smile grew from ear to ear.
"One night, I promise." He watched as she turned and sped to the front door. He raised an eyebrow, watching as Jessica open it. Jason walked in with a backpack slung over his shoulder. Nora looked to Bill with a smile, trying her best to resist laughing. Bill's face had shifted into a "wtf" expression that she found to be hilarious. Bill watched as Jason kissed Jessica quickly before looking into the office, waving at him. It took a second before Bill nodded, a small smile spreading on his face. He watched as the young couple raced upstairs before Nora closed the door. He looked at her.
"I should've known."
Sookie blinked the sleep out of her eyes open a few times, waiting for her vision to clear. She smiled as Eric's blurry face became clear to her. He looked handsome even when he looked dead. She placed a small kiss on his cheek before turning to get off the bed. She stopped when she saw a black enveloped propped up on her nightstand. Her name was written on it in the most beautiful calligraphy she had ever seen. Was it Eric's handwriting? She picked it up, opening it and pulling out a ivory colored piece of paper. Looking over the handwriting, she realized it matched the envelope's perfectly, which meant it musthave been Eric's. Smiling to herself, she stopped admiring how he wrote and began to read what he wrote.
Good morning, my love.
She smiled softly.
I have arranged for Fred to meet you at Fangtasia today at 1pm. He will be giving you a card that is linked to my account. Tara will also be there. I wish for you two to enjoy the day, together. Shop for anything you may need or want for house. This is your home, too.
She felt her smile grow. Even without physically speaking, this man could melt her heart.
Fangtasia will be closed tonight and at sundown, I'd like for you both to return here. Pam will then join you as I would also like for you to go buy yourself some dresses and we both know if Pam isn't invited, it would be the end of the world.
She laughed because she knew it was true.
Till tonight.
Yours Always,
Eric.
She held the letter to her chest and looked at him. Even if it wasn't a love letter, the fact that he had taken the time out to leave her a note made her feel warm. Hell, Bill never did that. In fact, Bill never did even half the things for her that Eric had. More importantly, Eric opened up to her. Something Bill had told her thousands of time was impossible and yet, here she was. Waking up beside a man who shared a part of his past with her, not just verbally but physically. She had never felt more like a princess, or a Fairy princess as Pam would say. She knew he was trying his best to give her everything she wanted. He was even giving her a girls day and including the one other woman in his life she would always have to deal with, so they could bond. Unless you counted Nora. She shuddered at the thought. She wasn't fond of Nora in the slightest and not only because she had tried to kill Sookie the first night they met. No, it was more. What the hell was Godric thinking when he turned her? Was it for Eric's sake? Maybe he didn't want Eric to be alone. Hell, maybe he just wanted a set of kids; one boy and one girl, just like any parent dreams. She shrugged as she turned back to the nightstand, putting the letting and envelope down while glancing at the clock; 12:03 pm . She had enough time for a shower and some breakfast before she'd had to head out, especially since Fangtasia was only about a ten minute drive away. She placed her hands on the bed beside her hips, ready to get up when she felt Eric's cold hand grab her right wrist. Sookie snapped her head around with a small gasp, to find Eric looking up at her from his black satin pillows. One corner of his mouth curled into a small grin.
"Jesus, Eric. You scared the daylight out of me!" He pulled her arm from under her body causing her to fall back, her head landing on stomach as she laughed softly. "What are you doing up?" She propped herself up, watching him as he sat up, pressing his back to the wall above the bed.
"I had a dream about you." She could tell by the small frown that now took hold of his mouth that it was probably a nightmare, instead. She looked into his eyes, curious but not wanting to bring him any more discomfort than it already gave him. He looked over her face; he had never given heaven much of a thought before but looking at her, he knew that she had to be an angel. There was no other way to explain her beauty and grace. Her warm heart that loved so purely and strong. Sookie Stackhouse was everything good he had seen in over a thousand years and more. "You..You had left me." His words were almost a whisper. He was afraid if he said them too loudly, they might somehow become true.
"Oh, Eric..." She stroked his cheek, smiling softly. She had already made the mistake of leaving him once and it killed her. Sure, it had hurt to walk away from him and Bill but she was no stranger to it with Bill. It was leaving Eric that had crushed her. In the few days they had spent together, making love and bonding in everyway possible; she knew she had fallen in love with him. Sure, she was attracted to him even back when he was just an asshole to her, but then again every woman was. It was in Dallas, when she first saw a side of Eric that very few even knew existed, that she knew it was more than lust. She knew Godric was probably the sweetest vampire she would ever know but she also knew that Eric was capable of such goodness, too.
"I'm right here." He looked at her, sadness engulfing his eyes.
"But for how long?" The question took Sookie by surprised. She blinked a few times. Did he think she wasn't in this for the long run? Til the day she died?. As the thought finished processing, she felt her stomach knot. What if her eventual death was what he was talkin' about? What if he wanted to make her a vampire and he was trying to hint at it? She shook the thought from her mind and she smiled at him, hoping it would comfort him.
"Eric, I'm here for as long as you'll have me." She saw a familiar twinkle in his eyes; a spark of happiness, perhaps?. "I wouldn't be with you if all I wanted was something short term. Shoot, I don't even think I'm capable of anything short term." He laughed softly as she smiled, feeling accomplished in breaking his sour mood. But silence took them once more as his laugh faded. Well, so much for that. She wasn't sure what to say anymore.
"I don't deserve someone like you." His voice was low but serious enough that she felt a wave of fear wash over her. This sounded like the start to a typical break up speech. "You are all that is pure and right in this world and I am...I am death." Her smile was gone by now. It hurt her to hear him think he was nothing more than a killer.
"Ya know, even death loves someone." He looked at her. Why was she so fucking perfect? No matter what painful thought held his heart, she could always say something to break it's grip.
"I love you, Sookie. More than you will ever know." She smiled as she leaned to him, rubbing her nose against him gently.
"I love you, too." He smiled as he pulled her body against his, glancing at the clock. She followed his gaze before they looked at one another. She rolled her eyes with a laugh.
"You got a half hour!" He grinned as he kissed her passionately. He planned on making the most of every minute.
Tara looked at Fred with a small smile. He was 5'10 with a muscular build. His hairstyle was very similar to Eric's, only his hair was black. And his eyes. His eyes were as green as the grass in spring. He was dressed as handsomely as he looked; black suit with an eggplant colored shirt. He was hot enough to make Tara consider playing for the hetero team again. Then she thought about Pam and smirked. She shook her head, trying to stay focused.
"I called her phone but it went straight to voicemail." Fred smirked at Tara as he opened up his briefcase, pulling out a white Samsung Galaxy Note II cell phone.
"Her number was transferred to this phone this morning. Which is off. Which is why your call went to voicemail." Tara cocked an eyebrow. He had to laugh at her creeped out looked. "Eric's orders. He's paying for her phone and..." The sound of the front door closing caught both of their attention as they looked and saw a smiling Sookie walking toward them. Tara smiled, thankful she was finally there.
"Lookin' good, Sook." As Sookie approached them, she curtsied.
"Eric picked it out, what do you think?" She twirled around, showing off the bow in the back of the dress.
"It's very you." Sookie smiled at Tara before looking at Fred and extending her hand.
"Forgive me, I've forgotten my manners. I'm Sookie Stackhouse." Fred stood, smiling as he took her hand and kissed it gently.
"I'm Fred, it's a pleasure to finally meet you, Ms. Stackhouse. " She smiled as she let her hand fall to her side.
"Please, call me Sookie." He chuckled softly.
"Of course." He picked up the phone from the table and held it to her. She looked at him questioningly as she took the phone from him, slowly. "This is your new phone. Do not worry about your contacts or cell number. We transfered everything for you."
"Wait, hold up. Eric never said anything about a new phone." He smirked.
"It's suppose to be a surprise. You can throw away your old cell or hold onto it. Choice is yours." Sookie looked at the phone. Aw shit, she wasn't good with these fancy touch screen things. She made a note to herself that she'd have to ask Pam about it later. Fred turned back to his briefcase and pulled out a white envelope, handing it to Sookie. "In there you'll find a V card." Sookie looked at him, laughing a little
"I'm sorry, a what?" Tara was trying to stay out their business but this caught her attention.
"It is a credit card that is exclusive to Vampires. They allow cards to be added to the account is the recipient is the vampire's bonded." She felt her cheeks become warm and knew that she was blushing. She hadn't told anyone about that day with day he offered his blood to her, shortly after drinking hers. Offering to becomeone with her. She had asked him later what it meant; being one. He explained that he would forever love and long for her and her alone. She smiled remembering his promise. He also explained that she'd be able to feel him and in time, project thoughts to one another. She thought it would be weird; the only other person she had ever done that with was Barry the bellboy when they were in Dallas.
"Oh." It was all she could say. She was overtaken by the sudden emotions she felt thinking about her and Eric's relationship.
"There is no limit and it is accepted anywhere, worldwide." That got Sookie's attention.
"No limit?" She had read about rich people who had that exclusive black credit card but she had no clue there was a vampire equivalent or that her boyfriend could afford one. Then again,a thousand years is a long time to build credit.
"None." Sookie took her wallet out of her small white back and slide the card in one of the many available slots. She put the phone and her wallet into her bag before smiling at Fred.
"Is there anything else?" He shook his head as he closed his briefcase, picking it up.
"That is all, ma'am. Now, if you'll excuse me. I've got some other errands to run. Y'all have a good day." Tara nodded at him as Sookie waved, watching him leave. Sookie sat down across from Tara.
"Good afternoon, Mrs. Money Bags." Sookie laughed.
"I am not. Eric just insists on letting me know I'm welcome to his money."
"Uh huh. So what are we waiting for? I know Eric told you to shop so let's go shop!" Sookie looked at her with a small smirk.
"And how do you know Eric wants me to buy stuff?" Tara smiled.
"The man just sent some men in black person to deliver a cell phone and limitless credit card to you." Sookie nodded slightly. She did have a point. "Plus, Pam told me last night after Eric called." Sookie's eyes widened as her smile grew. Tara stuck her tongue out at Sookie while laughing.
"You saw Pam last night?" Tara nodded.
"Yeah, came here after work."
"Uh huh." The girls giggled for a moment before Tara stood up "Well, lets go buy some pots and pans. "Oh yeah, we need plates and cups too. In fact, we need alot of things actually." Tara nodded as they headed to the door, she stopped for a moment and called back into the bar.
"Ginger! We're leaving! Make sure ya lock up!" They waited before they heard Ginger's thin voice call back. Laughing again, they left the bar, ready to shop.
Jason hopped down the stairs, making sure the towel around his waist didn't fall. He made his way into the kitchen, hoping to be quick enough not to be seen. His hopes were crushed as he walked in, seeing Nora standing next to the fridge. She was wearing a black thigh high silk nightie that did little to hide her constantly hard nipples. Jason swallowed as he forced himself not to look at her, making his way to the fridge.
"Hey, sorry, I didn't know anyone was in here. I just wanted a snack." He looked through the fridge before grabbing a red apple and shutting the door. Nora smiled as she sipped from the brandy glass of blood.
"It's quite alright. I, too, was getting a snack." Jason laughed nervously, nodding.
"Yeah, Jess sure can work up my appetite." He winced as soon as he said it. "I'm sorry, that was inappropriate." Nora laughed as she put the glass down on the counter, smiling at him.
"It's alright, Jason. I'm over 500 years old, I've heard much worse. Plus, there is nothing wrong with a healthy sex life." He smiled at her, thankful she wasn't as uptight as she looked. "Even at my age, I try to maintain a very active and fun sex life." She grinned at him as he looked into her eyes. It took mere seconds before she had pulled his mind into hers, glamouring him. "Now, Jason...Why don't you tell me what you know about your sister's relationship with Eric Northman." Jason blinked slowly as he nodded in his drugged state. As he began to open his mouth, the voice that filled the room was not Jason's.
"What the FUCK do you think you're doing?!" Nora's gaze shifted to Jessica who stood in the doorway of the kitchen, her fangs bared. She cursed under her breath as she stepped away from Jason.
"I was causing him no harm." Jessica stomped toward them, standing in front of Jason protectively.
"No, you were just trying to use him." Nora smiled calmly.
"Jessica, dear." Jason shooked his head, holding it.
"Whoa, what happened? I feel dizzy as hell."
"Whora over here tried to glamour you." Nora hissed at Jessica.
"Glamour me?! What for?"
"I was just simply trying to find out your intentions with Jessica. I know how much she means to Mr. Compton." Jason looked at her, figuring it was believable enough.
"BULLSHIT! I heard you asking him about Sookie and Eric." before Nora could defend herself, Bill sped in. He looked at Nora first before moving his gaze to Jessica.
"What is going on in here?"
"That bitch tried to glamour Jason!" Bill shot a look at Nora for a second. "And she was asking about Sookie and Eric." Bill could smack Nora. How stupid was she to try to glamour Jason? He realized that she wasn't aware Jason had drank Jessica's blood; glamouring him would cut off any feelings he had and Jessica would know.
"Jessica, why don't you calm down. I'm sure it was all a big misunderstanding." Bill offered her a smile but her eyes just widened in disbelief.
"Are you seriously defending her?!" Jessica was so mad, she could've sworn she was seeing everything in red. Bill didn't say anything, hoping her little tantrum would blow off quickly, but boy, was he was wrong. "I am soooo happy Sookie chose Eric because honestly? you don't deserve her." Bill felt his jaw tighten. The tension in the room grew thick, quickly.
"Watch what you say." Jessica narrowed her eyes at him.
"Or what? You know I'm right. While she was gone for a year, what did you even do? Played King and slept with every pathetic whore that threw themselves at you and now that you're not King...You're still sleeping with pathetic whores." Nora stepped forward but was stopped by Bill's extended hand. He extended his fangs, his face no longer holding onto any calmness.
"You will remember that I am your maker. You will show me respect." Bill growled.
"Fuck you. I didn't choose for you to be my maker! Hell, I would rather anyone but you!" The words hung in the air for a moment. No one was sure of what was to come next, but no one could be prepared.
"Jessica, as your maker. I release you." Jessica's eyes widened as she felt something tear inside her. "And I want you out of house. You are no longer welcome here." Nora stood silently, remembering when she had begged Godric not to release her. She felt a twinge of pain in her dead heart as the memory played through her mind. Jessica stumbled for a second and looked at Jason.
"C'mon, let's get our stuff." He nodded and followed behind her, never looking back at Bill or Nora. They remained silent for the ten minutes it took before they heard Jessica slam the front door, followed by the sound of Jason's truck. Nora looked at Bill, her eyes welled with tears.
"What did you just do?"
I don't know about you but even I wanted to hi-five Jess after she stuck it to Bill. xD So what do you guys think will come of this? Also, if you do review and ask me something about a character - like if they have feelings for someone else in the story or if they'll cheat, etc -I'll reply. :) So review! review! review!
edit: So my imgur links were uploading before but not anymore. Not sure how i'll ref my dresses.
