Time Is Just A Game

A/N I do not own anything but my mistakes, CH and AB own the rest.

Chapter 13

Pam knocked on Eric's door and waited. Her Master has been distracted as of late by the new dancer. Sure Pam thought she was hot and would be able to picture having fun with her but all this trouble? Not a chance.

"Enter" Eric said from behind his door. As she entered his office she noticed Sookie sitting on the couch with all her clothes on. What a waste.

"Here is the information you requested Eric" Pam said and handed Eric the sheets. He waved his hand to dismiss her but she didn't budge.

"What Pamela?" Eric said irritated. He always used her full name when she irritated him.

"Why does she get to stay? She's just the bloody dancer" Pam replied and stomped her foot like a two year old.

Eric growled and had Pam by the throat and against the wall in seconds. Pam as terrified, this was a side of Eric she had never witnessed before. He had never raised a hand to her, ever. Sookie gasped from her spot on the couch. Eric came to his senses and let go. Pam sank back to the floor on her feet rubbing at her throat. There was definitely something up she thought.

"Sookie give us a moment" Eric said and Sookie nodded. Sookie gave Pam a small smile and closed the door on her way out.

"Pam, sit" Eric ordered and Pam sat.

"I' am sorry I acted rashly. You did not deserve that. You are the best childe that a maker could ever want and I will love you till my final death. There are things happening that you don't know about and you should know about but for Sookie's safety I cannot tell you" Eric explained, Pam just stared.

Eric had always shared everything with Pam, that's what makes them a good team. Pam couldn't help but feel bitter towards Sookie. Sookie was taking Eric away from her. Sookie this and Sookie that. Sookie. Sookie. Sookie. Then it dawned on Pam.

"Your in love with her" Pam simply stated and from the look Eric gave her, she knew it to be true.

"Well, ok then. Oh if anything doesn't happen with that information I will be happy to take care of Compton for you. I just bought some new silver toys to play with and I haven't broken them in yet" Pam said with a laugh.

"Thank you Pam. I know you feel left out. I promise to inform you if I need your assistance. Also I noticed you look in need of some new clothes" Eric said with a wink.

"I'll send Sookie back in" Pam said with a smile. She did need some new shoes.

"You ok Pam?" Sookie asked when Pam told her she could go back in.

"Perfect, infact I believe shopping might be on the menu later" Pam said with a wink and went back to the front door. Pam felt a little lighter after talking with Eric. What ever was going on he had it under control and when he need her, she would know.

"Sookie we need to have a talk" Eric said as he sat beside her on the couch. Crap, Sookie thought.

"There are something's you need to know about. When around other vampires you need to be in control of what you say. I' am the Sheriff of Area five and with that title I have responsibilities. I have a retinue of people that I must watch over. I cannot be shown as weak in any form or they will not respect my authority. When we are alone you may express your concern until your hearts content but only when we are alone" Eric explained to Sookie his heart still heavy about what he had said to her the other night.

"I understand Eric. I may not like it but I understand and it will not happen again" Sookie replied.

"Thank you. Now onto a more interesting topic" Eric said waggling his eyebrows, Sookie giggled.

"Would you like to go out for dinner tomorrow evening. I think humans call it a date?" Eric asked. Waiting for Sookie's response was killing him. For some reason he was afraid she would say no.

"I have to work" Sookie quickly replied. Why did she say that?

"Ah but you see I'm the boss and after looking over the roster noticed that you were off tomorrow evening" Eric said with a smile.

"Yeah but I was covering for Yvetta" Sookie said as she wrung her hands together in her lap.

"Oh" Eric replied and the hurt was evident by the look on his face but then it was gone and a stone façade replaced it.

"Ok. Enough. Sookie you must decide if you want to be with me or not. This endless bouncing back and forth is starting to get old. First your hot, then your cold. AHHH" Eric let out a frustrated groan.

Maybe she hadn't changed as much as he thought. Still the indecisive Sookie he knew well. He had come to terms with what he felt about Sookie but it seemed maybe she did not feel the same way.

"I'm not sure what I want. Don't force me to choose yet Eric. It's been fun so far, hasn't it? Why ruin it with a commitment and expectations that I probably can't live up too" Sookie replied her voice betraying her emotions.

"Wait a minute, what expectations are you talking about Sookie?" Eric asked not understanding what she meant.

"Well you've been around the block, had many woman and I'm just a virgin who doesn't really know what to do or how to please a man" Sookie said her cheeks flushing and tears welling up in her eyes.

'Sookie, little one look at me" Eric gently prodded Sookie until she faced him. Tears were running down her cheeks and he brushed them away. His sweet little Sookie.

"I don't have any expectations Sookie. I just want to be with you. I didn't fall in love with you because I thought you were experienced or.." Eric explained but clammed up when he realized what he had said. Shit.

"You love me?' Sookie asked, her voice hitching at the end.

"Yes. I have for a very long time" Eric replied looking her straight in the eye. Sookie saw truth there and love that was, so so deep. Her heart ached with the knowledge.

"I love you too Eric. I've been to afraid to admit to myself but I do. When I go to sleep, it's you I dream about. You and me" Sookie confessed.

Eric leaned in and captured her lips in a sweet kiss that shone with love. Sookie sat back to catch her breath and giggled. She was overjoyed to say the least. Eric pulled a small velvet box out from his jean's pocket and placed it on her lap. Sookie looked at it puzzled but Eric motioned for her to open it.

Inside the velvet lie a beautiful diamond pendant. The pendant was a heart and inside the heart where the initials E and S. Sookie's eyes welled up once more.

"Thank you Eric. I will wear it always" and with that Eric helped her put it on. Sookie leaned into his ear and whispered four words. The indecision and doubt gone from her voice.

"Make love to me"

Eric looked floored for a moment but regained his composure and went about getting things settled for the night.

"Pam I' am leaving for the evening" Eric said and Pam was at the door.

"Yes, Eric" Pam replied and smiled at Sookie.

Eric scooped Sookie up bridal style and carried her out to his car. Tonight he would take her back to his home and show her how much he loved her.

"Gran please help me, please" Hadley yelled as she pounded on the door. She could hear Gran coming but she kept pounding. Adele opened the door Taking in Hadley's appearance.

"What's wrong child?" Gran asked as she ushered Hadley inside.

"I'm in trouble Gran and I was wondering if I could stay in my old room for a few days?" Hadley said thinking that she should get an award or something for her great acting. She whipped up some more tears to add to the charade.

"Certainly child you are always welcome this is your home as well" Gran said and pulled Hadley into a hug.

"Thank you Gran. Now, Bill Compton won't you please come in" Hadley said with a little laugh.

"Hadley what are you doing?" Gran asked hurt and afraid. Why was she inviting in that awful vampire.

"Securing my place at Sophie Ann's side of course" Hadley said with a shrug and watched as Gran hit the floor. Bill was standing behind her syringe in hand.

"Now search the house Hadley. Bring me anything pertaining to Sookie" Bill ordered and Hadley went off to look. Bill eyed the old woman with disgust and got to work.

TBC