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Title : In Dark Blue Lousiana
Genre : Drama, Romance.
Disclaimer : I don't own the characters unfortunately. They are the property of HBO and Charlaine Harris ! I own my OC, Ava Cole.
Chapter 35 :
- « I like her, Mister Northman. Where did you find her ? »
Find her, what did this vampire think ? She was not an object and why didn't she answer Ava's questions ? It was like she was invisible.
- « Hey, can you stop acting like I'm not here ? »
Ava watched the vampire approaching her, maybe she had gone too far. She started to feel uncomfortable and scared. She should have thought that this vampire wouldn't like the way she talked to her.
- « I'm Sophie Ann. »
Ava stayed silent, she didn't know what she could answer. It wasn't like she was enchanted to meet her or something like that.
- « Why were you surprised when Eric said my name ? »
Ava had plucked up courage, she knew that this vampire could sense her fear.
- « I've already heard it, and to tell the truth, I've heard a lot of things, especially about what someone named Rose Cole could do. Are you related to her ? »
Ava froze. What the hell was that ? How could this vampire know her grandmother and especially know about her power ? It was just unbelievable. Ava looked at Eric, an indescribable expression was written on his face, it was like he was afraid for Ava, or at least worried.
What could she answer ? If she told Sophie Ann that Rose was her grandmother then the vampire would know about her power. If she lied about that, it could also be dangerous, for herself but for Eric too. Even if Ava didn't know who this vampire was, she could tell that she was a very important person because of what had happened when she arrived. There was also the fact that Eric was very obedient towards Sophie Ann.
- « What if she is, Your Highness ? »
Eric's words reassured Ava a little. It seemed that he didn't want Sophie Ann to find out about Ava's power.
- « If she is, she is quite unique and has a special gift. »
Ava's heart skipped a beat. Sophie Ann knew about her power, what was she going to do now ? She was completely terrified, this vampire could do something to her, she could do what Ian wanted to do with her. Once again, Ava looked at Eric. She could see that he wasn't comfortable about this situation.
- « So ? I guess that this silence means yes. That's just absolutely amazing, the rumors were true.»
In a flash, Ava felt Eric behind her, holding her close to his hard body. His arm was wrapped around her waist. The young woman felt secure with him even if she still hated him for what he had done last night.
- « Come on, Mister Northman. I'm not going to take her away from you. »
Eric's grip tightened, it was like he didn't believe this vampire.
- « I mean it. She's yours, I don't want her but I believe that her gift could be useful. I may need her one day. »
She paused and stared at Ava. Her stare made the young woman uncomfortable but strangely, she knew that she could believe what Sophie Ann was saying. She had this little feeling, it told her she could trust this vampire. Maybe not completely that was sure.
- « I'll call you if I need her help and you'd better come with her, Mister Northman. »
- « What if I don't want to come ? » Ava blurted out.
The young woman was playing with fire, but it seemed right to do that.
- « You won't have any choice, I am the Queen of Louisiana and when I want something I get it. Even if you are his human, he has to obey me. »
The Queen ? There was a Queen, Ava found it hard to believe but it was true that she wasn't familiar with vampire's customs.
- « What if I'm not Eric's human anymore ? »
Sophie Ann laughed.
- « Then, you could be my human. It could be fun. »
Once again, Ava felt Eric's hand tightening around her waist and it hurt.
- « I think that I'll stay Eric's human for a little bit longer. »
- « Do as you wish. I was enchanted to meet you Ava, I really hope that I'll see you soon.»
With that she left and Ava found herself alone with Eric. The blond vampire was now in front of her, anger across his face.
- « What the hell were you thinking ? Are you out of your mind ? You're lucky that she likes you…»
Ava didn't even listen to what he was saying, she didn't care at all. Now, she only needed to tell everything to Eric, so she wasn't going to pay attention to what he was saying.
- « I don't care Eric. I'm here for a reason. »
- « Why are you here ? »
Ava felt the memories of last night's event coming back to her and with that every single emotion.
- « I want you to stay out of my life Eric. I don't want to see you anymore, I don't want you to protect me anymore. I'll do it myself. »
The vampire raised an eyebrow but soon he was smirking and putting his hands on Ava's shoulders.
- « Why are you telling me this, my sweet Ava ? »
What an asshole, that was all Ava could think at this very moment. Eric knew exactly why she wanted him away from her. He knew it because of the blood bond, he surely had felt everything she had been feeling last night and now he was acting like he didn't know ? This was unbelievable.
- « Don't act like you don't know. You are very bad liar Eric. »
Her tone was harsh, she had to prevent herself from slapping him. How long was she going to stay like that ? She didn't know but she was sure that she couldn't last very long. She was too hurt, too angry at him.
On the other hand, Eric was smirking, loving every seconds of this little conversation with Ava Cole. He had been worried for her when the Queen was here. He didn't know what Sophie Ann could do to his Ava, however when she left, he knew that everything would be alright. Sophie Ann somehow liked Ava and wouldn't do anything against her. Anyway, right he was enjoying Ava's anger. He wanted to play with her. He knew that he had hurt her, he felt guilty for that but he still wanted to tease her.
- « Tell me why are you here, I desperately want to know. »
He paused and slowly pushed her against the nearest wall.
- « What are you feeling right now, is that anger ? Jealousy ? Tell me. »
Jealousy ? Oh no, she wasn't jealous, definitely not. He was wrong if he thought that. Angry, yes she was.
- « You know why I am here. You know everything Eric. how could you do this to me ? I thought.. I thought that you truly cared about me, I thought that we had something. »
What was she saying ? Or rather why was he telling him about how she felt ? She shouldn't tell him how much she had hoped that they were something. It was everything she wanted to avoid when she came here. Why ? Because she knew that Eric would only play with her more.
- « What made you think that I cared about you . What made you think that we were something ? »
Her anger was soon replaced by pain. How could he do that to her ? He had told her he cared about her, he had saved her from Ian and his friends, he had tried to sleep with her during two long weeks, he had called her lover. Was it just a game for him ? No, Ava couldn't believe it. There was at least one little part of truth. She stared at him in the eyes, desperately searching for something who would tell her that she was right, but she saw nothing. His gaze was cold, emotionless. He had played with her all the time, and now she knew this. Last night she hadn't be so sure but now everything was clear. She had really been stupid.
- « Ava, talk to me. »
She couldn't talk to him, she couldn't even look at him anymore. It was too hard, she felt tears in her eyes and soon she broke down. She had wanted to be strong and not cry in front of him, but she couldn't do that.
- « Please don't do that. Don't cry in front of me, I hate that. »
What was he expecting her to do ? Couldn't he feel what she was feeling right now ? Couldn't he see what he was doing to her ?
- « Ava. Don't do that. »
Eric Northman hated this view. He couldn't bear seeing her crying in front of him, it was too much for him. He had pushed her too far, he thought he knew what he was doing but he was just so wrong. He had never wanted to make her cry, he just wanted to tease her. He especially wanted her to tell him how she felt about him because he knew how much she cared about him.
- « Look at me. »
She didn't move, it only made him more guilty. He gently put a finger under her chin and forced her to look at him. He could see the hurt in her blue eyes, he could how much she cared about him. Too much for her own good he thought. He wished he could glamour her now to make her stop crying, but he couldn't and he hated that.
- « Why did you do this to me Eric ? Why did you play with me ? I can understand that you are a vampire but I can't understand your desire to hurt me. Why couldn't you let me believe that you didn't care ?»
- « Because I care about you. I already told you that. »
Lying, he was always lying but why was he so determined to do so ? It was pointless.
- « You care about me and you.. »
She couldn't even say it. It showed how much she was hurt. Eric kept looking at her. He wanted to comfort her, to hold her in his arms but he couldn't do it. He was a vampire after all. He was, yes but he couldn't let her cry like that.
- « I wanted to forget about you. »
His words made her heart skip a beat and strangely her sobs had stopped. He wanted to forget her, what was this lie ? Why would he want to do this ? She didn't understand.
- « There are words I can't say, things I can't do, feelings I can't show Ava. You should know that .»
- « Don't lie to me and please don't play with me. You don't feel anything Eric, I know that.»
One of his hands fell on Ava's hips. She didn't believe him, she couldn't believe him, not after what she had seen. He knew that it was hard to believe, he knew it too well. He even had a hard time to believe that he cared about a human but he was.
- « I'm not playing with you. I deeply care about you and I hate that. You make me feel disturbingly human Ava . »
He seemed just so sincere, she wanted to believe him, but she couldn't. It would be too painful to believe him because she knew deep inside of her that he would hurt her one day. She knew that he would make her feel like that again.
- « You're such a liar Eric. Now please, let me go, I need to help Sookie. »
Strangely, Eric moved and Ava started to leave. However, the vampire grabbed her arm and made her look at him. It was like he had realized what she had said.
- « I'm not letting you go like that Ava, I won't let you get hurt because of Bill. »
- « It's not like you have a choice Eric. It's my life and I do what I want and right now I want to help my friend. You should go back with this woman and enjoy your time with her. Maybe you should call her yours too. »
His grip on her arm tightened and he drew her towards him.
- « Why can't you understand that I used her to forget you ? You can be so stubborn and stupid sometimes. Now, listen to me… »
His tone was soft, he was nearly whispering.
- « You are mine, Ava. You will always be mine and I will protect you from everything even if you don't want to. I will bring you in my house and keep you there if I need to, I could even chain you up in the basement. »
- « Why would you do this Eric ? You really want to show me that you care about me, I'm not going to believe you if you do this. you will only make me feel like an object. »
Suddenly, Eric kissed her. It was something Ava didn't expect, and even if she hated to admit it. She loved it. That was exactly why she needed to get away from Eric, she should hate him for kissing her. The young woman broke the kiss. She needed to stop whatever was going on.
- « Stay away from me Eric. »
- « That's not going to happen and you know it. »
He was right, she knew that he wouldn't let her alone. He needed her, or at least he needed her gift and maybe her blood.
- « Show me how much you care for me by staying away from me. »
Riding in the car to Sookie's place, Ava was trying to stay as calm as possible because Pam was with her. Eric wanted Pam to give money to Sookie, for Dallas. He had forgotten about that apparently.
Anyway Pam's presence made Ava very uncomfortable after everything that had happened with Eric tonight. She knew that Pam had heard everything and she also knew that she wasn't very happy with that. Pam didn't like the fact that Eric cared about Ava, the young woman was sure about that. She could see it thanks to the way Pam looked at her. However, she knew that she was safe with Pam, the vampire wouldn't do anything against her.
When Ava parked in front of Sookie's house, she felt relieved and got out the car as fast as possible. Sookie was waiting for her inside the house, holding a gun.
- « What is Pam doing here ? »
Ava entered the house while Pam was still waiting outside.
- « She has something for you. »
Sookie was surprised and curious so she let Pam enter. Ava, on the other hand, let Sookie and Pam alone and went in the kitchen. She was lost in her thoughts, she couldn't but think about her conversation with Eric. She was confused, completely confused.
It was hard to believe that he had been lying but a part of her told her that she had already been fooled by him. What was different this time ? Nothing. Well, not really. He had let her go and promised to stay away from her. He was going to do exactly what she had asked him to do, wasn't this a proof ? She couldn't be sure about that. Eric was himself and he was unpredictable. The vampire was also a very good player..
Anyway, she needed to stop thinking about him. It was only making things too painful because she knew that she could fall in love with him very quickly if she believed him.
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