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Title : Dark Blue Lousiana
Genre : Drama, Romance.
Disclaimer : I don't own the characters infortunately. They are the property of HBO and Charlaine Harris ! I own my OC, Ava Cole.
Chapter 25 :
Eric Northman was a jerk, Sookie Stackhouse knew this but right now, she really wanted to stake him. He was making fun of her while she was trying to be serious and protect Ava.
- « Tell me Sookie why should I stay away from her ? It's not like she doesn't like me around her. Actually, I am sure that she enjoy my company. »
- « You took advantage of her. »
The vampire laughed, which only caused Sookie to get more upset.
- « Trust me, she wasn't complaining… Not at all. »
Sookie moved forward Eric, she was now standing right in front of him. She was determined to make him understand that she was deadly serious about hurting him.
- « Listen Eric, stay away from Ava or I can promise you that I'll stake you. »
- « Is that a threat ? If it is, I've already told you I don't respond well to threats. »
Sookie looked at Eric straight in the eyes, he didn't scare her. She was sick of his cocky attitude. He didn't know what she was capable of.
- « It's a promise, Eric. »
She didn't wait for his answer to leave. When Sookie got out of the room, she slammed the door and it calmed her down a little. She really hated Eric Northman.
Now, she needed to talk with Ava. She needed to apologize to Ava for her behavior. She knew she hadn't acted like a friend. She knew she should have been nicer with her and she should have tried to listen to her. Ava probably needed someone to talk about what had happened, not someone who screamed at her for what she had done with Eric. Ava needed a true friend and not a mother.
Sookie knew that Ava wanted to be alone right now, but there was now way she was letting her alone in this hotel full of vampires.
Ava Cole was confused, she was sitting on a couch at the hotel bar. She was holding a glass of alcohol. She wasn't going to drink it, it was true that she probably needed it but she wasn't going to drink it. She needed to be sober to think about Eric and Sookie.
She understood Sookie's reaction but she was upset. She was confused enough and Sookie didn't help her. The worst thing was that Sookie was probably right. Eric only used Ava to forget that Godric had died. He didn't care at all about her and it hurt.
It was true, Ava was hurt because she knew that what had happened with Eric meant nothing to him. She was hurt because it had meant something for her. It was not like she loved this vampire but she cared about him. She had been happy with him, truly happy.
What was wrong with her ? She was feeling low because of Eric, because she cared a lot for him and because he probably didn't feel the same.
She felt ashamed too, she had nearly slept with him again, she had wanted to and if Sookie hadn't knocked at the door, she was sure that they would have slept together again. Sure, it would have been great but she would have felt guilty about that later. Anyway, it didn't happen, so she shouldn't be thinking about that. She should concentrate on what she was going to do with Eric. She knew that she would have to go back in their hotel room and that he would be here, so she needed to think about that.
She needed to know what she was going to do, she knew that it wasn't going to be easy. She needed to be strong and not let Eric come near her. She didn't know if she should try to talk with him or ask him to forget what had happened.
Ava sighed, it would have been much easier if she had resisted him. Why had she been so stupid ? Well, she hadn't been stupid, she had just let herself enjoy these moments with Eric.
- « Ava ? »
Sookie was here, Ava sighed. she knew that this time she couldn't walk away from Sookie. The telepath sat next to her on the couch.
- « What do you want Sookie ? »
- « I'm so sorry. I think I overreacted ! I shouldn't have.. »
Ava shook her head, Sookie was such a nice girl.
- « It's okay. Don't worry. »
Sookie smiled, but didn't seem really convinced. She took Ava's hands in her own.
- « Listen to me please. I know that I shouldn't have yelled at you and I know that I should have acted more like a friend. »
Ava shook her head again, she was glad that Sookie was tying to apologize but she knew that Sookie had been right.
- « Please Sookie, can we just forget that we've argued ? I really don't want you to apologize, you were right about everything, I made a huge mistake and… »
Sookie hugged Ava.
- « Let's forget about that and let's start all over again. »
Sookie smiled and stood up, offering her hand to her friend.
- « Now come on, let's go in my room. It will be better to talk. »
Her conversation with Sookie had helped Ava. She felt relaxed and knew what she was going to do. She took a deep breath before entering inside the hotel room.
- « Eric ? »
He was sitting on the sofa, Ava decided to sit next to him, she was anxious.
- « I think we need to talk. »
- « No we don't. Pack you bags we are leaving. »
Eric stood up and looked at Ava. His stare made her shiver, she couldn't help but imagine him naked in front of her. Why was she always thinking of him like that ? She needed to pull herself together, so she stood up.
- « You can't act like nothing happened Eric. I… »
Eric put his hands on her shoulders, slowly caressing her. Ava couldn't help but shiver again, his touch was so good. Ava looked at Eric in the eyes, she was hypnotized by him, he made her feel so weak right now while she needed to talk to him.
- « Eric we really.. »
This time she couldn't finish her sentence because Eric's lips silenced her. This kiss was slow, Ava put her hands on Eric's nape, pulling him close to her. She couldn't get enough of his kiss, Eric Northman was addictive. His kisses were like a drug. However, too soon Eric broke the kiss.
- « We don't need to talk. »
With that, Eric left and Ava was now alone and speechless. He had just left like that without talking. Kissing was great but Ava still wanted to talk. She really shouldn't have let him kiss her, he had distracted her. Well it wasn't like she was complaining. Ava sighed, it seemed like her conversation with Eric would have to wait.
However, the question was, what did he mean by « we don't need to talk » ?
- « So Ava, did you talk with Eric ? »
Ava was pulled out of her daydream by Sookie's voice. They were in a huge van on the way to Bon Temps, Bill and Eric were in their coffins. Ava found it weird, it was strange to sleep in a coffin.
Anyway, she didn't really know how to answer Sookie's question. She couldn't tell her the truth, but she hated lying to her too.
- « You can say that. »
- « Care to explain ? »
Ava didn't know what she could say. She couldn't explain her anything,, the young woman sighed.
- « There's nothing to explain Sookie… It's not really interesting you know. »
Sookie wasn't convinced, definitely not but she decided to leave Ava alone with that, her friend already seemed preoccupied enough.
- « Okay. Well, if you don't mind, I'll try to get some sleep. »
Ava looked at Sookie, and it wasn't long before the telepath was asleep. Then, her attention fell on Jason. Ava still didn't understand why he had been with the Fellowship but she didn't really care. The past was the past.
- « Ava ? Why were you with Sookie in Dallas ? I can understand that she could help back there but you, I don't understand.»
- « Oh.. Well, it's a very long story. »
- « We still have a long ride to get home. »
Ava nodded, it seemed like she would have to explain everything to Jason. She didn't really care, she trusted him.
When she explained him everything, Jason was more than surprised and told her that now Sookie wasn't the only freak in Bon Temps. It was true but Jason didn't know everything, he didn't know about Sam, who was shifter. Ava laughed, Bon Temps was a little town full of surprise.
- « There's just one little thing I don't understand Ava, are you involved with this blond vampire, Eric Northman ? »
What could she answer ? Yes, she had slept with him but was she really involved with him, she didn't really know.
- « No, I'm not. »
Jason raised his eyebrows.
- « Are you really sure Ava ? I couldn't help but listen to one of your conversation with Sookie this morning. »
- « Oh… »
Wonderful, that was all Ava could think now. She was a little embarrassed by this situation, she wasn't usually like that and especially in the front of Jason.
- « Well, let's say it's complicated, very complicated. »
Jason smiled but his expression then changed and seemed thoughtful.
- « There's another thing I don't understand, why are you all having sex with vampires ? I mean, Sookie and you.. »
- « Sookie loves Bill and it's reciprocal, that's why she's with him I think. »
Ava paused, what she was saying was true. Sookie and Bill loved each other and that was why they were together. Now, about Eric, she didn't really know what she could say. There was nothing between them.
- « What about you Ava ? »
- « Well, it was nothing, even if it was amazing. »
What was she saying ? It had been amazing but why was she telling Jason about that ? Ava was sure that now she was blushing.
- « Was it really that great? »
- « More than you could ever imagine but please stop questioning me about that. »
Jason laughed, he knew that Ava was definitely embarrassed about that.
Soon, Sookie woke up and seemed a little bit disturbed. However, Ava didn't really pay attention to her friend, she was more interested by what was happening in Bon Temps. The town was a complete mess, it was sheer chaos, like a tornado had occurred there. Ava couldn't believe it, it was so crazy and when she saw a man hitting his head against a beam, she knew that something was definitely wrong with Bon Temps. Suddenly, Ava heard a loud bang, two people had hit the car.
Sookie, Jason and Ava went to check on them. They were completely insane but not hurt physically. However, what really shocked Ava was their eyes. They were black, this wasn't possible, she was hallucinating.
- « Are their eyes black ? »
Ava looked at Sookie and her friend nodded. Something was definitely wrong in Bon Temps.
It was nighttime and they were all at Bill's, talking about what was happening in Bon Temps, Jessica and Hoyt were here too. When Ava saw Hoyt here with Jessica, she couldn't help but smile, the young vampire seemed incredibly happy. However, Maxine, Hoyt's mother, was also here, with her eyes all black. She was acting like a mad woman talking about Sam, and a God.
Apparently, this crazy mess was Maryann's fault. Ava remembered the woman, she was creepy. If she was the reason why the town was like that, they all needed to do something. Ava was lost in her thoughts and didn't even notice that her head was starting to spin. It was only when she had to close her eyes, that she realized what was happening.
This time she saw a dead body with scratches on the back, just like the one Sookie had. It was a woman, Ava recognized her. It was Daphné, the new waitress in Merlotte's. Then, the scene changed and Ava found herself in the front of Sookie's house, which was a disaster. What the hell was happening here ?
Inside the house, it was worse. Ava then saw Sookie and Bill; but they weren't alone, Maryann was here too. She was now holding Sookie by the neck and Ava shared Sookie's feelings. She saw exactly what Sookie was seeing, Maryann was the one who had attacked the telepath.
Then, Ava saw Bill biting Maryann but something was wrong with him, it was like her blood was poisoning him.
Then her vision stopped and she was back at Bill's. Sookie looked at her.
- « Ava ? What did you see ? »
When Ava explained everything to Sookie, her friend was determined to go to her house and make Maryann leave. Ava was worried, she knew that her vision was going to come true if she didn't do anything.
- « Sookie, I'll come with you. »
- « No, you've already done enough Ava. »
What Sookie didn't seem to understand was that Ava needed to come with them, she wanted to prove that her visions were useful.
- « I don't care Sookie, I'm coming whether you like it or not. »
Just as Sookie was about to answer, Bill intervened.
- « Sookie's right Ava, you shouldn't come with us. This is too dangerous so stay here. »
- « Listen to me Bill, if I don't come, my vision will come true, you will attack Maryann, drink her blood and be poisoned, I won't let this happen ! »
Ava wanted so badly to help Sookie and Bill, she couldn't stay here, doing nothing but waiting.
- « I won't let Bill drink Maryann's blood. Now, Ava you are staying here and don't you ever think about following us. »
With that Sookie and Bill left and Ava had no other choice. She was going to stay here with Jessica, Hoyt and Maxine while everyone was going to do something to save this town from Maryann's influence. Even Jason was going to do something, Ava had to do something, but what ?
That was when she had an idea, if she couldn't follow Sookie, she was going to get some help. There was only on person who could help, it was Eric. She wasn't very happy, she didn't really want to go and see him right now, but she needed his help. The only little problem was that her car was still at Sookie's, she needed to find a way to go to Shreveport.
- « Hoyt, give me your car's key. »
Hoyt looked at Ava, surprised.
- « Why do you need them ? If it's to follow Sookie and Bill I won't give them, I.. »
- « It's not, I'm going to get some help, okay ? »
Ava could tell that Hoyt was thinking.
- « How do I get my car back ? »
- « I will ask someone to bring your car back here tonight, don't you worry about that. »
Hoyt searched for his keys in his pocket and threw them at Ava. However, Jessica was blocking the door.
- « Where are you going Ava ? I won't let you put yourself in danger. »
- « It's okay Jessica, I'm going to Fangtasia. »
Jessica nodded, the young vampire knew that in Fangtasia Ava would be safe. She went back beside Hoyt.
- « Don't forget to call me when you get there Ava. »
- « Okay Jessica. »
Ava laughed, Jessica was acting like a mother. It was funny considering the fact that Ava was older than the vampire.
Fangtasia was open and a huge crowd was waiting to get inside. Ava didn't care about the line and she directly went in front of Pam. She heard some people groaning but that was the least of her worries.
- « Ava, what a pleasure to see you here. »
- « Is Eric here ? »
Pam smirked, something told Ava that she knew about Ava and Eric's time together, it was probably due to Ava's bite marks.
- « He is. »
- « Can you let me enter ? »
Pam didn't answer and moved in order to let Ava enter. Inside, Ava searched for Eric, he wasn't in his throne. She then felt someone behind her.
- « In his office. »
- « Thank you Pam. »
It seemed like Pam was nicer with Ava, it was something strange. Anyway, Ava made her way towards Eric's office and knocked at the door. She didn't even wait for an answer and entered.
- « My sweet Ava, to what do I owe this pleasure ? Were you already missing me, craving for my touch ? »
In a flash, Eric was in front of her, with his hands on her hips.
- « I need your help. »
The vampire smirked and pulled Ava closer to his hard body. Ava felt weak but she wasn't going to let Eric trap her again, she needed his help and only his help.
- « I am serious Eric, something strange is happening in Bon Temps because of a woman named Maryann, so I need you help. »
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Next chapter will be posted saturday !