Summary: What would you do if you woke up in the shoes of Sookie Stackhouse?

Disclaimer: I don't own the Southern Vampires. Sole copyright belongs to the genius that is Charlaine Harris. I just want to live in her world for a little while.

A/N: Hello all! Sorry for the long absence. Things have been hectic and I've had a bit of a writer's block so I hope this chapter semi makes up for it and I promise to not go so MIA on you again. As always reviews are more than welcome, in fact they are encouraged. Well enough chit chat on with the chapter!

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'Oh this is so not good.' I thought to myself as I slowly regained consciousness back in my own bed. I just laid in bed a little longer hoping that if I didn't move maybe the world, or worlds, would just forget about me. I can't believe I let Al, Aldor, whatever you want to call him pull the wool over my eyes. I didn't think I was one of those girls who let a nice body and a charming smile throw her off her game. Apparently, I was not above it.

'God how stupid I had been.' I chided myself as a buried my face further into my pillow before punching it and throwing it across the room. And that kiss. Man that kiss. I didn't even want to think about it but I couldn't help myself. It was one measly little kiss but the fire it had ignited in my belly was too much to ignore. Why did Al decide to fixate on me? Why was my life so complicated? That was it! Pity party was over. I needed to get some control over the situation and that included telling Eric I knew the visage of the mysterious Aldor. But if I told Eric would that mean that they would hunt Al down and try to kill him? Maybe they would just like to negotiate with him? I shook the thoughts from my mind. What did I care if they found Al. He deserved whatever repercussions were coming to him. Right? I mean he did save my life so he couldn't be all that bad.

I continued to contemplate a game plan as I made myself a make shift brunch. Poking the cooking egg I couldn't help but let my thoughts slip back to Al again. I mean, I never did get his side of the story. Maybe he thought he was trying to do something noble for his kind? However, he did try to take out Eric and I can't have any of that. Plus, Eric has saved my life way more times than Al had. But, Eric had been saving Sookie and Al had been saving me, Liz.

The smell of burning eggs took me abruptly out of my hopeless loop of thoughts. Although I had not come to any conclusions on the morality of Al's actions I already pledged my allegiance to Eric in a way. I had to at least tell Eric I met the infamous Aldor face to face. I abandoned my unsalvageable attempt at a meal and went to call Eric. I was in the middle of dialing when I practically smacked the phone against my forehead. You're in your world now Liz, Eric is only a character in a book and a television show here. I was obviously not thinking straight anymore and that was bothering me to no end.

I could attempt to go back to sleep? I had a feeling that wouldn't work either. One, I was way too jazzed up with all this drama to sleep, and two I didn't think whatever it was that allowed me to traipse back and forth from the Sookieverse would allow it. Plus, Eric was having his dead time anyways and all I would be able to do was sit around and wait. When did my life get so complicated? Enough was enough! I was going to get ready for work and that was final. Maybe thwarting harassing customers' grabby hands and the affections of my boss would be enough to get things off my mind.

Getting ready for work took longer than expected. I had stayed in the shower longer than usual enjoying the cascade of warm water of my skin reminding me of my kiss with Al. If his kisses had that effect on my lips it left a girl to wonder where kisses placed in other strategic locations would do to a girl. I quickly shook that can of worms from my mind and finished the remainder of my shower with cold water. I spent a little more time of my make up as well. I normally just go for some quick base to fix minor imperfections and add some lip gloss. Today I went all out with the addition of some eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara and even a little blush. For some reason today I felt desirable and decided to let my outside reflect my inside.

I got to work a little late but after I saw the looks Saul was giving me at my little makeover I knew I was forgiven. He soon made his way over to me and I couldn't help but stifle a giggle at the way he was goggling me.

"Wow Liz you look … you just look …wow." Saul managed to stammer out as he obviously struggled to form a full sentence.

"Thanks Saul but it's just a little makeup."

"No it's something other than that. You got this certain glow about you. Whatever you're doing keep it up."

Saul walked away still glaring as I saw Alexis heading straight towards me walking blindly as she scribbles in her order pad.

"Hey Liz …" Was all she got out before she halted almost causing the patron behind her to ram into her as she finally got a good look at me.

"Finally!" She said looking up to the heavens. "You finally got some!"

"Wait. What?" I stammered out as she hugged me to the point in which I thought my lungs would collapse.

"I'm so happy for you and Al because I know that is a big step for you and all even though in this day and age a woman can …"

"Alexis." I said harshly cutting her off.

"What?" She said obviously deflated by me cutting off her rant.

"What are you talking about?"

"You and Al. I though you and him got busy. You got that afterglow about you and I must say it looks fabulous on you."

I just continued to stare at her in disbelief.

"Unless…" She started to say with a devious glint in her eyes. "It wasn't Al. Oh who was it. Was it Eric? Was he as good as I imagined he would be?"

"Alexis." I scolded again rubbing my temples. She was giving me a headache.

"No it wasn't Eric. I haven't slept with anyone."

"Then what's with the glow?" She asked dejectedly.

"I dunno. I mean me and Al kissed but that was all …"

"Oh… my … God." Alexis squeak interrupting me again. "You're all glowly like this after one kiss? I wouldn't look all cloud nine like you do if I had a sex marathon with …"

"Stop right there Alexis I don't want a visual."

"Fine but girl you got it bad." And with that brief statement she went back to her duties.

With a sigh I decided it was time to get to work as well. Luckily it was a pretty busy shift and I didn't have to worry about thinking about anything besides how many basket of fries and pints of beer. I did notice that my tips just happened to be higher tonight. The downside was that the grope factor also increased. So was the life of a bar maid.

I was on my way to refill a pitcher of beer for one of my tables and started to dry some of the newly washed pint glasses while I waited when a velvety voice behind me whispered "Miss me?" into my ear. I heard the glass shatter as if left my hands shivering, unfortunately not from fright, and turned around already knowing who was behind me.

"Al."

"Liz."

"My dear Elizabeth when did you become so clumsy?" He said batting his eyelashes like some innocent child.

"What do you want now?" I growled as I bent down to clean up the shards of glass.

"What I need an excuse to come see you?" He smirked obviously enjoying the view of me bent over and cleaning a little too much for my liking.

"How about you just not come to see me at all?" I snipped back disposing of the glass and retreating to return the now filled pitcher to its table only to see that they had empty the other pitcher they had been nursing. What were these guys doing bathing in the stuff? I made my way back to the bar to get yet another refill only to see Al leaning against it patiently awaiting my return.

"You know Liz I have feelings too?" He said attempting to look wounded. I wasn't buying this little act of his.

"I'm going to take out the trash Saul." I called out still gazing daggers at Al. I grabbed one of the trash bags and dragged it along with Al outside to the dumpster. I knew it was probably a bad idea to isolate yourself with the bad guy but I knew Saul would hear me if I screamed.

"Are you referring to me as trash? Sticks and stones my love." He said closing the distance between us.

"Hold on I am not your love and I brought you out here to tell you to leave me alone. I don't know what game you are playing but I will not let you use me as a pawn." I had said my peace and I should have ran back inside but I just couldn't bring myself to.

"So you didn't bring me out here to seduce me. Well I can honestly say I am a little let down. I thought you would have been thinking about our kiss. I know I can't get it off my mind? Would you like me to refresh your memory?" He said leaning in so his lips were inches from mine.

I wanted him to kiss me. I really did. But I couldn't give in. It would be wrong. He was wrong. I thought of Eric and knew what my answer had to be.

"No." I managed to whisper eyes closed and ready for the inevitable.

"Very well." He said not coming any closer but staying still with his lips brushing mine as he spoke. "But know this my sweet Liz, I'm not going anywhere."

When I opened my eyes I was alone. I walked back inside a little dazed and confused. I continued my shift still a little off and had a hard time concentrating and was messing up orders left and right. At the end of the shift I was more than ready to go home. I was exhausted.

As I got ready for bed I looked in the mirror and noticed the "glow" everyone was talking about. I scrubbed, harder than I usually do, at my makeup and when it was all gone my fears were confirmed. It wasn't my makeover but myself that was glowing. Sighing once more I turned off the lights and climbed into bed. I had a lot to do when I woke up as Sookie so I should enjoy whatever slumber I was allowed. I wanted to drift off but thoughts kept on racing through my mind. Why did he still pretend to be Al when I already knew who he truly was? And why did he not kiss me even when he could have easily done so if he wanted to? Too many questions and not a lot of answers. That seemed to be a common theme in my now hectic life. The only thing I was sure of was when I got to the Sookieverse Aldor was going to get it. Well not get 'it'. Oh man was I in serious trouble. And with that final thought, I thankfully drifted off.

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A/N: I know there has been a lot of Al/Liz action as of late but do not despair! I think Eric wants in on the action as well and I think he deserves it. Don't you? Plus. Everyone likes a jealous Viking.