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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 37 :

There was an awkward silence between Ava and Eric inside the vampire's office. The young woman didn't know what was going on. She accepted to talk with Eric in private but the vampire hadn't said a word since they entered his office, he had only been pacing up an down. It was just so frustrating.

" Are you going to say something Eric ? " Ava asked and crossed her arms.

The vampire froze and looked at Ava. There was something strange in his blue eyes, Ava couldn't tell what it was. He was angry of course, he didn't like the fact that Ava told him he owed her something but there was really something else. It was like he knew deep inside of him that he really owed her something.

Anyway, Ava truly believed that Eric owed her something. He had hurt her, he had made her cry and nearly broke her heart. It was her right to ask something from him. She also knew that asking him something wasn't very clever considering the fact that she had asked him earlier to stay away from her but Sookie needed help. Eric was the only one who could help and to tell the truth Ava felt the need to help her friend. She wanted to do anything to help the telepath even if that meant staying close to Eric for a little bit longer.

" I will think about helping Sookie. "

" Oh yeah, just like when I asked you for your help with Maryann. Listen Eric, either you decide to help us now or we.. "

She didn't even have time to finish her sentence, the vampire had crashed his lips against her own. As fast as Ava could, she pushed Eric away. It wasn't like she didn't like when he kissed her, no on the contrary. She loved his kisses but she couldn't let him play with her. She had made her decision earlier that night and he should respect that. He shouldn't kiss her like that, he shouldn't try to hurt her again. She couldn't allow him to do this to her again.

" What the hell Eric ! "

He wasn't smirking this time, he was only looking at her which was strange for him. Ava was used to his cocky attitude when he took her by surprise. There was something wrong with Eric, Ava was sure about that.

" I won't let you get hurt for Bill Compton or Sookie Stackhouse. I can't allow it Ava, I care too much about you. "

He seemed just so sincere. Ava wanted so bad to believe him but she couldn't. Eric Northman was a liar and she knew this.

" I don't care Eric. This is my life, Sookie is my friend and I will help her no matter what you want. "

He was silent and seemed in deep thoughts. Ava hoped that he was going to say that he would help them finding Bill.

" If you don't want to help us Eric, I'm sure that we'll find a way. I know where Bill is and.. "

" What ? "

She slapped her hand over her mouth. She had been so stupid, how could she have told Eric that she knew where Bill was ? Anyway, it was too late and the only thing she could do was tell Eric about her vision.

" I saw it in my vision, Bill is somewhere in Jackson. I didn't tell Sookie about that because she would have left for Jackson in a heartbeat, she would have gotten hurt. I also called Alcide and.. "

" Jackson ? "

Was he deaf ? She had already said that he was in Jackson. Why was he asking her the same thing again ? It was strange. In fact, it didn't really matter. Ava had no time for this.

" Are you going to help Eric ? "

He didn't answer, it was like he didn't even hear her. Again, he started to pace up and down. Ava looked at him and wished to know what he was thinking.

" Eric ? "

He was in very deep thoughts, he didn't even look at her. Ava decided to grab his arm and make him stop.

" Eric, what is it ? I know that you're hiding something about these werewolves and I.. "

" I don't want to talk about it, Ava. Are you really sure that Bill is in Jackson ? "

She sighed. Didn't he trust her enough ?

" Of course I am. Why don't you want to talk about it Eric ? "

" It doesn't concern you Ava. "

There was no way he was going to tell her about what he knew. However, Ava still wanted him to help Sookie.

" Listen Eric, I… I'll do everything I can to help Sookie so I'm ready to do whatever you want if you help her. "

This time, Ava got Eric's attention. She knew that she shouldn't have proposed this but it was the only way. She was sure that Eric wasn't going to help Sookie if he didn't get anything in return.

" You're willing to do what I want if I help Sookie ? "

" I… What do you want from me ? "

He smirked this time and it made Ava shiver. She knew what Eric wanted and to tell the truth she didn't really want to do this with him again. She wasn't a whore.

" You know what I want, I want everything.. "

Ava wanted to cry, she didn't know why. Well, actually she knew why. She was nothing to him, or just a blood bag, a fangbanger. To him, she was probably only something he could use for sex and other things. He didn't care at all about her, she was sure about that right now.

Then she felt Eric's hands on her shoulders and she looked at him. There was something in his eyes, of course he knew what she was feeling because of the bond.

" Don't worry your pretty little mind Ava, I will never force you to do something. Now, listen to me. I'll try to help Sookie and get some information but I want something in exchange. "

Ava's heartbeat accelerated. She was afraid, terrified. What could he want from her now ? She really hoped that he wasn't going to force her to have sex with him. No, he wouldn't do this, he had told her that he wouldn't. Eric wasn't like that right ?

" Don't be afraid. I only want you to let me drink from you. "

That was the only thing he wanted ? It was strange but Ava could let him do this. It was for Sookie after all and it wasn't that bad.

" And I want you to take my blood. "

She should have seen it coming. That fucking vampire had this on his mind. She didn't want to have a stronger blood bond with him, it was already enough. She was tired of having sex dreams about Eric…

" Ava ? "

She knew why he wanted her to drink his blood, he wanted to torture her. Anyway, Sookie needed Eric's help to find Bill and especially to stay safe. Ava knew that those werewolves were dangerous and only Eric could help and protect Sookie. It was true that Ava and Sookie couldn't go in Jackson alone.

Ava sighed. It was only a little sacrifice for her after all, and she needed to do this. Hopefully, after finding Bill, she could leave Bon Temps and Eric Northman and forget about this bond. She needed to stay focused on this idea.

-" Okay, but you promise to help Sookie. "

" I do. "

Eric gently took Ava's wrist in his hand. Then, he bit in his own wrist giving it to Ava. Reluctantly, the young woman started to drink from the vampire's wrist while he was doing the same thing on her wrist. Ava realized that it was the first time they were really exchanging blood together. It was a strange feeling, she felt more connected to him than ever, more attracted to him than ever and she hated that. She wanted this to be over as quickly as possible.

Ava was back at Sookie's. She couldn't believe what she had done, but it was for her friend. However, she couldn't tell Sookie about that. The telepath would be too angry at her.

Anyway, now Ava was trying to sleep. Sookie on the other hand was with Jason talking about Bill's kidnapping and some other things. Ava decided to let them talk alone, and to tell the truth she was exhausted and needed to sleep more than anything. Soon she found herself asleep but it seemed that someone had other plans for her. She wasn't going to have a peaceful sleep.

She was standing in the middle of a sunny clearing, completely alone or so she thought. A scary idea passed through her mind, what if Ian was invading her dream again ? No, it couldn't be him right now. It wouldn't be so beautiful and so calm. Perhaps it was her grandmother, it would be so amazing.

Suddenly Ava felt a cold hand on her shoulder and turned around. She gasped when she saw who was standing in front of her. It was unbelievable but also so great. The young woman couldn't help but smile at this view, Godric was standing here, an adorable smile on his face.

" Hello Ava. "

" Godric, how is that possible ? " Ava asked and hugged quickly the vampire.

Well, Ava knew that she'd probably have some dreams with her grandmother, but Godric ? That was something unexpected. He was dead and a vampire. It was clearly impossible for him to be in her dream.

" I don't really know but I'm here in your dream. To tell the truth, I'm pretty sure that Rose has something to do with this. "

" Gran ? How ? "

Godric shook his head and took Ava's hand in his own.

" I don't know."

" Okay… Hum, well how are you ? Are you really dead ?"

Stupid, she was really stupid. Of course he was dead, otherwise he wouldn't be in her dream.

" Come on, let's go for a walk. "

A walk ? In her dream ? It was so strange but well she wasn't going to refuse this. She had missed Godric even if she didn't really know him.

" I'm really dead and I feel happy. "

Ava smiled at him. Even if it had hurt her to let him meet the sun, knowing that he was happy proved her that she had made the right choice. It was exactly what he wanted.

" That's great Godric. "

" And you, how do feel Ava ? "

Godric was so adorable. He was truly a unique vampire. Ava wished that Eric could be like him, it would make things much easier.

Why was she thinking about Eric now ? She was dreaming and talking with his maker, she should focus on that and not on this arrogant vampire. He had already hurt her enough and she wasn't going to let him ruin her dream with Godric.

" Well, I'm okay I guess. I'm so happy to be able to talk with you. It's so amazing to be here with you even if it's just a dream. "

" Are you sure that you're okay ? " Godric asked and smiled sadly at her.

Of course she was alright, why was he asking her this question ? She was completely happy to be here, it was the best thing that had happened today.

" I'm really fine Godric, why.. "

" Eric. "

Oh. She should have known that Godric knew about Eric. He was dead but he probably knew everything. He had seen everything, and especially that night in Fangtasia.

" There's nothing to say, really everything's fine with him. "

" You really don't know how to lie. Rose was exactly like you."

She knew she was a very bad liar but she had hoped to sound convincing. Anyway, it really seemed that Godric knew everything and it scared Ava. Well, she was not really scared, just uncomfortable. If Godric had seen the night in Fangtasia, he had also seen the other nights, the one she had spent with Eric.

Anyway, she really didn't want to talk about Eric right now, but something told her that she couldn't escape this conversation with Godric.

" I've seen how he acted towards you. "

" Oh. Well, it's okay now. I don't care at all. It's Eric and it's nothing really. "

Lie, lie, lie. She cared, that's why she was still hurt. That why she hadn't slapped Eric when he kissed her in Fangtasia.

" You don't have to lie to me, I can understand you perfectly. Eric is stubborn and doesn't know how to show his feelings. "

Eric had no feeling that's why he couldn't show them. He only loved to hurt people and use them, Ava was pretty sure about that.

" I really should have teach him to do so. I'm truly sorry for what he has done to you, after all I made him what he is today. "

Why was Godric apologizing for something he hadn't done ? It was unbelievable, Eric should be the one to apologize. This Viking vampire made his own choices.

" It's not your fault Godric and really, right now Eric can do whatever he wants. I'm okay with that. "

Godric shook his head. He knew that strangely the young woman walking next to him cared about his child He knew that she was strongly attached to him, more than Eric could ever imagine. However, he didn't understand his child's attitude towards Ava. Godric knew that Eric cared about Ava too, he had seen this, he had felt it. So why was he tying to push her away and hurt her ? This made no sense.

" Don't lie to me and don't lie to yourself Ava. I know that you love Eric. "

" No, Godric you're wrong. I don't love Eric, I can't love him. I only care about him, that's all. "

It was true, wasn't it ? She didn't love Eric, no she couldn't. It was just a crazy idea.

" I know you love him, don't pretend that you don't. You know, I wished I could be alive right now because I could help you deal with him."

Ava didn't answer him because she didn't know what to say. She strangely started to have doubts about her feelings towards the Viking vampire thanks to Godric. It was awful to be so confused now. She needed to stop thinking about that.

" I… I think that I'm confused about him, Godric. "

" I can understand. "

" Can we talk about something else ? "

When Ava woke up the next morning, she couldn't help but smile every time. Her little talk with Godric in her dream made her incredibly happy. The vampire was just amazing and so nice, Ava wished that she could still be alive. She could spend more time with him.

She felt calm and safe with him. She hoped that she would dream of him again. She still had so many questions to ask him. She still wanted to know how it was possible for him to appear in her dream. Her grandmother had something to do with this but she needed to understand. Next time, she would ask him about that.

Anyway, this dream had also helped her. Godric had explained Ava what he knew about werewolves. The vampire had even mentioned her that Eric knew something about the mark. However, that was all, he hadn't said anything else, explaining that it wasn't his story to tell. Ava understood but now she was intrigued. She wanted to understand why Eric had lied last night and she wanted to know what he knew about this mark. She also needed to tell Sookie about that.

Anyway, there was one thing that Ava hated. Now, she was confused about Eric. She was really starting to believe that she loved him. It would make sense after all, why had she reacted that way when she saw Eric with another woman ? The only answer was because she loved him. If she only cared about him, she wouldn't have broken down. However, loving Eric was really a problem.

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