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I woke up around 5:00 the next night because I was so cold. Once I got my bearings straight I realized that I was sandwiched in between the two most attractive vampires I had ever had the pleasure of knowing. Eric's arms were wrapped around my torso, but I could feel Godric's hand on my thigh and his head up against my own. My face was still buried in Eric's chest, our current position made us all very, very intimately close to each other. When the memories of the previous night came flooding into my memory my cheeks instantly became hot and rosy. That night had been one of the most exhilarating nights of my whole life. My body let out an involuntary shiver and I let out a quiet hiss of pain. I was very sore from our activities last night, but not nearly as sore as I would have been if I hadn't had Godric and Eric's blood. I felt the comforter, which had been pushed to the foot of the bed from last night's activities, slowly sliding up my legs and over our bodies. I was facing Eric so I knew he didn't move. It must have been Godric.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you." I whispered backing my head away from Eric.
"You didn't little one." Godric said kissing the back of my head gently. "I was actually listening to you breath for a while. It is quite soothing."
His hands started roaming my body casually, and I instantly became a little embarrassed and self-conscious. I was definitely in tune with the how Godric was feeling since our blood exchange last night, and given our position right now. I could feel his attraction for me, literally up against me.
"I don't understand human's self consciousness about nudity." Eric mumbled with attitude loud enough for Godric and I to hear. He took his arms from around me and rolled onto his back.
Godric gave a small laugh and I simply rolled my eyes. I wasn't self-conscious about my body, I just wasn't used to being sandwiched between two gorgeous men, or having threesomes. Eric and Godric had truly been alive during times when nudity was not a big deal, and certainly the world was coming back around to those times, but in my own defense I was not used to anything like this at all. I was hoping Eric would be a little sympathetic to my emotions tonight. I knew that was hoping for a lot though, because Eric, sympathy and emotions never go together.
Eventually we all got our things together to fly back to Eric's house. Eric barely spoke to Godric and ignored me entirely until we were about to leave. We left at dusk, my flying with Godric since Eric wasn't talking to me, and we arrived back at his place within a half hour. When we got in I immediately went to take a shower and change my clothes. Eric had informed me, once we stepped into his house, that I was going to be working the bar at Fangtasia tonight to give Pam a well-deserved 'night off'. I didn't argue with him about it since he seemed like he was in a bad mood, and with everything that Pam had been through, she did truly deserve a night out.
I got dressed in a simple leather dress that stopped an inch or two above my knee. It had one shoulder strap and was cut to fit my body perfectly. I straightened my hair quickly and then threw on a pair of plain black heels and walked out into the living room where Godric was seated and Eric and Pam were talking. I was surprised to see Pam there because when Godric had asked about her earlier, Eric insisted she would be at her home keeping rested. I could sense tension in the air by the low murmurs that were coming from the room. However, once I walked in all three vampires grew tenser and Pam started speaking in the ancient tongue normally used to keep me from understanding what was being said. After a few minutes of what seemed like a very heated discussion Pam left. She didn't even say goodbye to me.
"Godric ride with her to Fangtasia. I still have some things I need to handle here before I leave." Eric said with an attitude then walked to the back of the house.
I got more upset because he didn't even address me by name. Eric really just called me her.
I jumped up and grabbed my purse and keys then walked to the garage. I was getting more than frustrated with every step as I thought of how Eric was treating me right now, especially after last night. But I guess he is a vampire. Sex isn't a big deal to him. When we were in the car and driving I couldn't help but to ask Godric what was happening. I needed answers.
"Pam has some concerns about a few things, and Eric… well Eric is under stress right now." Godric said slowly to emphasize his point.
One issue at a time, I told myself. "What concerns does Pam have?"
"Pam has some worries about the queen, then king, and you." I raised my eyebrows at what Godric was saying. "You have to understand that Eric is Pam's maker. She is only trying to protect him."
"That's fine Godric but I can't hurt Eric even if I wanted to. I can understand the queen and the king, but me? Honestly, maybe Pam isn't thinking things through." I said starting grip the steering wheel tighter.
"In her defense, you must see things from her point of view. Both the queen and the king want you and Sookie. Vampires, especially vampires in power, are always looking for ways to solidify their power and interrupt someone else's. You are a pawn in the great scheme of things but you posses a power that they would want, and that's why Pam is worried." Godric finished softly.
"None of this is my fault though!" I said slamming my hand on the steering wheel. "If he wants to be pissy about something completely out of my hands then screw him."
After my short tirade we didn't speak any more. It was only a 15 to 20 minute ride to Fangtasia from Eric's house but after that short conversation it seemed like hours. Godric held my hand and reassured me that everything would work itself out. Once we parked in the back I went in Fangtasia and started bartending. It was still early, only 9:00 so I wasn't as busy as I would be in a few minutes. Godric took his place sitting in Eric's thrown on stage, and watched me out of the corner of his eye. I could feel worry through our bond. I tried to relax a little, and that seemed to help Godric relax also.
An hour later a strange man walked into the bar. He was probably around 6'0" tall, and had Dark brown hair. He stuck out like a sore thumb in the bar since he was only wearing some casual jeans and a fitting white tea shirt. He seemed to be in good shape. His arms were bulging from the sleeves of the shirt and I could see definition under the He looked over to the stage then walked over to the bar.
"Is your boss here?" the mystery person said. "Its important". He had a deep raspy voice, and some dark brown eyes.
"Well hello to you to Mr. Rude." I said fixing a drink for one of the patrons. "Fortunately for us all, my asshole of a boss is not here right now to annoy both you and I senseless. The way I see it you have one of two options." I stated giving a customer the drink I was making. "You can either A. leave and come back another day, well night or B. wait for the self centered jerk-off to come in." I looked up at Godric who was laughing at me and I gave him a wink. "Its up to you."
I went back to taking orders and serving drinks while the mysterious man sat down at the bar and made himself comfortable. He was a rugged kind of handsome, but he still did not hold a candle to either Godric or… I immediately started scolding myself for thinking about Eric like that right now.
"You must be Emelie right?" The husky voice said yelling to me over the music. I stood in front of him as he spoke. "Sookie described you as a much more aggressive version of her."
The mention of Sookie definitely peaked my interest. But I had to laugh at the last sentence. "A more aggressive version of her huh? Well, I guess. Is she okay?" I tried not to act too interested, but we both knew I was.
"She wanted me to come talk to Eric about that." He said grimly.
"Well okay Mr. Rude man. Eric should be in soon." I said with a half smile. I started walking away when someone grabbed my arm. I turned my head and the stranger was reaching over the bar. I immediately furrowed my eyebrows. He seemed very warm, too warm.
"Alcide." He said with a toothy grin.
"Excuse me?" I said still staring down at his hand grabbing bare arm.
"My name is Alcide, not Mr. Rude man." He said with a smile still plastered on his face.
Before any other words could be spoken Godric was by my side. "I suggest that you take your hands off her were." He was pulling into his chest.
"Godric its fine. He was just trying to get my attention."
"Well I don't believe that is the way you get a woman's attention." Said a voice behind Godric and I. When I looked I saw it was Eric. "Alcide, I knew I smelled something rank when I walked in my own establishment. What do you want?"
I found myself sandwiched between the two vampires again, but this time both were in territorial mode. I could feel both of their bonds coming in strong, pretty much saying that no other man would ever touch me.
"Sookie for whatever reason asked this as a favor Northman. She wants you to know some information so you can get her out of the situation you put her in." Alcide growled
"Lets get one thing straight Alcide. Sookie put herself in that situation running after Bill. Eric here was only trying to help her out." I lashed back at him. I didn't know why I felt the need to defend Eric but I did.
Godric squeezed by waist and nodded at me. This man, Alcide however glared at me. It wasn't my fault that he had his facts mixed up though.
"This is a matter that we should discuss in private though." Eric said gesturing to the hallway where his office was. "After you." He said speaking to Alcide. "As for you, I appreciate the sentiment." He smiled down at me and kissed me roughly. On the lips
The three men walked into the hallway and I stayed to finish bartending. With Pam gone it seemed that Fangtasia was completely short staffed. She had such a big impact on how smoothly things seemed to run here. I shrugged that thought out of my head though. Even though I could understand Pam's concern for her maker I was still mad at her. I worked for a while but I could feel a growing anger through the bond, which only meant Eric was angry. I called Ginger, the other wait staff, over to bartend for a few minutes.
I walked down the dark hallway and didn't bother to knock. I knew the door was locked. I was already angry and feeling Eric's frustration through the bond was not much better. I flicked my hand and the door unlocked and flew open. All three of the men stopped what they were doing and looked at me. Eric was in his chair looking very frustrated. Godric was on the couch watching Eric's every move, while Alcide was just looking at me shocked that I had even gotten in the office. I took a step in the room, closed the door and turned my attention on Alcide.
"I don't know what you did to piss him off but I think it's about time you left. It's clear from his posture," gesturing to Eric "And the feelings I'm getting that you have overstayed your welcome. Tell Sookie we will do whatever we can to help her." I folded my hands across my chest.
With that Alcide gave a low growl stood up and walked out the door. Before he got through the door thought I flicked my wrist and the door hit him on his way out.
"Your powers seem to increase when you are angry." Godric said as I sat next to him and leaned my head on his shoulder, just as he decided to kiss my forehead.
I just shrugged.
"I must admit I enjoy watching you get angry." Eric said slightly. "It just does something to me."
"Oh Eric shut your mouth. I've had it about up to here with you tonight." I said raising my hand up eyelevel with my head.
"Careful dear. Your inner faerie is showing." He said lightly as he let out a beautiful, hearty, genuine laugh.
I gave him half of a smile. "Just what the hell is that supposed to mean? And did you just call me dear? Gosh Eric you are getting soft." I said playfully. This was the Eric that I missed.
"The Fae are known for being beautiful, but they are fierce warriors. Slow to anger but they kill quickly. I see that same beauty and fierceness in you." Eric said leaning back in his chair.
I stood up smoothing and smoothed out my tight leather dress. "I'm going to finish my job. We can talk about what's going on with Sookie later" I said walking over to the door. But just before I walked out I turned to Eric. "Since you see that 'fierceness' as you say, maybe you wont be so quick to treat me like shit just because you have a problem..."
The rest of the night went smoothly and without a hitch. Eric stayed in his office all night, and Godric was up on stage ignoring his adorning crowd of vampire lovers, and fang-bangers. Eventually Fangtasia did close and Eric, Godric, and I left to go back to Eric's house. I stopped to get a bite to eat During the ride over I could not get the fact that everything I did now had to do with Eric. I lived with him, I worked for him, and I was in some strange messed up relationship with him.
I found myself yearning for the independence that I had when I lived in Dallas, when I walked into the house. I had no clue where Eric and Godric were. The lights were on, but I didn't hear a sound. I ate slowly, coming to the conclusion that it was time I moved out of Eric's house. After eating I made my way to the guest bedroom where my clothes were. Slowly peeling myself out of the leather dress I hung it up and threw my heels into the closet. I put on some shorts and a tank top and when I turned around I saw Eric watching me in the doorway.
"You always seem to pop up when I'm half naked." I said rolling my eyes. I slipped my feet into my fuzzy house slippers and walked up to him. "What do you want now Eric?"
"Id rather be able to show up when you are completely naked" He said with a smirk. I responded by putting my hands on my hips. "I have been sensing detachment from you all night."
"Yea, that's what happens when you get an attitude and start treating me like crap." I said quickly.
"Let me apologize to you in some way." He said still smirking.
"Apology's aren't your thing Eric. It makes you look weak." I crossed my arms and popped my hip out. I was tired of speaking to Eric. And for the life of me I really couldn't understand why he was smiling right now.
"Well let me do something that doesn't make me look so… weak as you put it."
In an instant I was over Eric's shoulder. I couldn't help but smile and shake my head. What a dysfunctional relationship. He carried me out of the guest bedroom and into his own. Before putting me down he slapped my but and threw me on his bed. The night was obviously far from over in Eric's eyes.