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Chapter 14

Lexie

The sun was beating down on me. The music was blasting into my ears as I jogged down the street. I didn't think it would get this hot outside. Letting my mind go free was one thing, but having something replayed over and over again was totally different.

After last night, I wanted to drown myself in misery but I didn't have any alcohol and besides what good that will do?

So I decided to throw on some shorts, a sports bra and my sneakers and jogged. The only problem was that it was hot as hell outside. I did bring a water bottle with me just in case. I needed to clear my head before work tonight.

I stopped to catch my breath. I poured some water on my head as I collapsed beside tree on the side of the road. The shade is providing some relief as I was catching my breath. I leaned against the tree as I ran my hand through my hair. I just hope that tonight doesn't bring any more drama bullshit because I really don't want to deal with it at this point.

Fuck my life. That's all I can say.

"Why do you look so down?" Sookie asked me as I was cleaning some glasses.

"Dunno," I replied.

"Something really got to you," she said. "I won't tell anyone."

"I'm not even worried about that," I said.

"Then what is it?"

I sighed heavily. "I went over to Jason's house last night," I said.

"So what's the big deal?"

"He had another girl there," I replied dully.

"Oh good lord," she said. "Why can't he keep it down in his-"

"I don't think it was like that at least I hope it wasn't," I said.

"Then what's the problem?"

"The problem is that I wanted to try and well, you know maybe be more interested in him as friends and well maybe a relationship," I said. "Is that a bad thing?"

"Oh honey it's not," she said.

I blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall. I grabbed the glasses and made the drinks as I went over towards the table and gave them to the couple.

"And besides, would he given me a chance? Who knows?" I said.

Sookie could only shrug as we worked behind the bar. I waited on my tables and I was coming back from the pool table area when Jason and Hoyt walked in. I stopped short in shock as Jason faced me for the first time since last night.

You've got to be shitting me.

I briskly walked past them; grabbing two menus along the way as I led them towards a booth.

"Someone will be right with you," I said as I walked away.

There was no way I could face him right now. I tried to focus on work while he was here. I couldn't help but look over and sometimes I saw him looking over at me. I couldn't tell what his expression was, but I knew that he didn't like how the situation was playing out.

I didn't like it either but what else could I do?

It was near the end of my shift when I was cleaning up the remaining tables. There were a few people lingering around but they were by the bar and harmless for now. I brought the bin full of dirty dishes and glasses back in the kitchen and left them in the sink.

When I went back outside, Jason was standing by the door with his hands in his pockets.

"I thought you left," I said.

"I did only to bring Hoyt back since he left his truck at my place," he said.

"Oh," I could only say before I went towards the other tables and started to clean them.

"Lexie…"

"Look whatever you have to say it's no big deal," I said, still wiping the table.

"Come on Lex, I'm sorry about what happened I just had no idea you were going to show up," he said.

"Gee I'm sorry but whatever like I said. I'm over it," I said, staring at him hard.

"I don't believe it," he said.

"Believe whatever you want," I said as I walked away from him.

"I don't believe you're over it for one damn second. I don't understand why you had to be so goddamn pissed for something that I didn't even do," he said.

I spun around and looked at him. "You think you know me but you have no idea," I snapped.

"Maybe if you would've-"

"I tried to tell you last freaking night Jason!" I snapped. "How was I supposed to know that you had someone over?"

I only shook my head as I tossed my rag at the bar before I went into the back. I grabbed my bag as I fished for my keys. I left through the backdoor since I really didn't want to see Jason again. I got in my car and drove off.

There were a few tears coming down my face but I wiped them away as I concentrated on the road. By the time I got home, I kept blinking my eyes in order for the tears to stop but they kept coming down. I went into the kitchen and grabbed a wine glass and a bottle of white wine and brought them into the living room.

A knock came on the door and I got up only to see it was Sookie again.

"Want to play who's life sucks the most? I'll win," I said.

"No and you look like hell so I wanted to see if you were alright and I'm glad that I came," she said, coming inside.

Oh joy.

"Want wine?" I asked.

"No thanks," she replied, looking at me warily.

"Did I do something wrong? I knew that I was too late when I said something to your brother," I said sadly.

"Oh no you haven't," Sookie said.

I scoffed as I took a sip. "I don't know. Did I wanted to date him? At first no," I said. "No offense but your brother's been a jerk from what I've been hearing but everyone's not perfect right?"

Before Sookie said anything, there was a frantic knock on the door. I got up and went to answer it. To my surprise, Jessica Hamby was there. She was another vampire but a young one in fact. She was still use to getting to be a bloodsucker of the night but I think she's used to it plus she and I never had any problems to begin with.

"Hey Lex, Sookie around?"

"Um yeah, would you want to come in?" I asked.

She stepped inside and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Sookie. Now I'm beginning to wonder what's the hell is going on.

"What happened?" Sookie asked.

"Bill wanted you to be okay because from what I overheard, a whole other trouble is starting to brew," she replied.

"You eavesdropped?" I asked.

"It's not like I had another choice. Look, I was heading downstairs because I can't really see Hoyt after we broke up because it's still awkward enough as it is but besides that; I heard Bill talking to someone about someone from Hot Shots trying to get more 'V'" she explained.

"That's no news, you can't help it that they're trying to get high off that shit," I said, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Lexie, those people aren't just the poor, some of them are werepanthers," Jessica said.

Were what?

A/n: Hi, I know, I know it's been a year since I've updated and I'm so sorry for that. Things got in the way and well I'm back and with the new season of true blood back, why not celebrate by updating, finally!

This story is going to be between 25-30 chapters total. Might be more, might be less who knows. I do plan on updating the outtakes for my other true blood story. I know that hasn't really been updated in a while either but it never really had an update but I do want to add some scenes to it.

I thank you guys for your patience and support! They mean a lot to me and I hope to see you guys next time!

Until then,
Spike