A/N: And, because of a technical issue, I'm going to go ahead and post this now. Chapter 3 will be up next week!

Chapter 2

Sookie woke up smooshed between Jake and Alcide. They both had their arms around her. Maria-Star was squished up against the back hatch on the other side of Jake. "Guys? Can't breathe!"

Of course she could. She had been perfectly comfortable before she woke up. But still. It was tight quarters, and she really had to pee.

All of a sudden, four huge hands started tickling her. "Happy birthday, Sunshine!" Alcide bent down and scratched her neck with his stubble, which made her squeal. Jake just kept on tickling.

Sookie was giggling too hard to say anything, so Maria-Star mumbled, "Better let her go pee before she pees all over you. Happy birthday, Sookie."

The guys immediately stopped tickling. "Thanks Maria-Star." Sookie bent over Jake to give Maria-Star a kiss on the cheek, and Alcide smacked her butt, which was stuck up in the air.

"One! Two! Three! Four!"

Sookie covered her ass with her hands and laughed. "Cut it out, you big jerk!"

"Sookie! You need to get your birthday spankin's! Don't worry. Only 13 more to go." He moved her hands out of the way and held them. He was crazy strong. "Five! Six! Seven!"

"And a pinch to grow an inch." Jake reached up and pinched her butt, hard. Sookie squealed again, but then giggled some more. She kissed Jake and Alcide's cheeks, too, and went to find someplace to go.

When she got back, she snuggled back down on the bed between her guys, spooning up behind Jake. She didn't really know how to define whatever this was other than family. She wasn't in love with them, and they weren't in love with her. She loved all three of them fiercely, though, and the four of them were always together. And they almost never fought, or even argued. They all fooled around whenever the mood struck them, but there was never any jealousy, either. And they all fucked other people, too, except for Sookie. Other people were too easy to read. Too risky. Too whatever. She just wasn't really interested. But nobody would mind if she did.

Alcide tapped her shoulder, so she turned over. He started kissing her, so she went along, happily kissing him back. He trailed his hand from her head, slowly down her back, and then cupped her ass and ground himself into her. And then started smacking her ass again. "Eight! Nine! Ten!"

Sookie started giggling and couldn't stop. She rolled onto her back so Alcide couldn't spank her any more. Jake turned over and both guys laid down against her, with a head on each boob and a leg thrown over one of hers. She giggled again. "Maria-Star? What in the fuck has gotten into these dorks?"

"You're legal today, Sunshine! Sexy and seventeen."

Sookie laughed. "It's not like that stopped any of y'all last night. And there's still an ounce and a half of weed inside the seat cover. Who gives a fuck?"

"It's more fun when it's official. I don't have to feel like such a pervert."

Maria-Star and Sookie both burst into laughter. Maria-Star said, "But, Alcide, you totally are a pervert!"

Jake was sucking on Sookie's nipple through her shirt. When Alcide noticed, he started on the other. Sookie sighed, "I guess I'm getting a sandwich for my birthday. Come on guys, let me up. Now I'm hungry."

But Alcide was undoing the button of her cutoffs and sliding his hand in, and Jake was sticking his tongue in her ear with his hand inside her tank top, which she really did like a lot.

"Hey, guys. What about me?" Maria-Star leaned down and started kissing Sookie with a lot of tongue. It wasn't often that all four of them fooled around at once, and they almost never did three on one. Sookie was torn between sensory overload and sensory oh my God. After a couple more minutes, Sookie pulled away. "It's a telepathy thing, guys. I just need a few. Keep going without me, and I'll be back."

She grabbed a joint and lighter out of an Altoids tin, and took a walk. She saw a few other kids she knew by sight and waved at them. She shared a couple of tokes with the hot dog cart guy, and he gave her a free birthday hot dog. She kissed his cheek and happily ate her breakfast. They had been parking on this block near the French quarter for a few weeks, and they were always polite and never left a mess, and nobody had called the cops on them yet.

When she was nice and mellow, she walked back toward the van. There was an ad for a rave stapled onto a telephone pole, and she grabbed it. She let herself in the van, and Alcide was between Maria-Star's legs, having his own breakfast. She was busy sucking Jake's cock.

"Well, looks like y'all don't need me. I guess I'll take another walk…"

"Get over here, Sunshine. I want some legal pussy."

Sookie folded the ad up and stuck it in her pocket before shucking off her clothes and joining the pile of bodies on the little bed at the back of the van. They had a good time fooling around, and then all snuggled up together, just because it felt nice.

"I love you guys so much."

"Back atcha, Sooks," said Jake. Alcide and Maria-Star were almost asleep again. They all took a nap before the worst of the heat of the day.

Later on, when Sookie reached into her pocket looking for her lighter, she found the folded-up ad she'd torn off the phone pole. "Hey guys! Check this out. There's a rave tonight at a warehouse on Tchoupitoulas Street. We should totally go!"

Alcide hated techno and electronica, but agreed it would be totally worth it. The Wolves were finally getting booked fairly regularly, and had a decent following in the grunge and post-punk scene, but there was quite a bit of crossover. Most kids at the rave would know them, or know of them. They had a decent reputation among the emo and goth kids, as well as the gutter punks. There shouldn't be any trouble, and they might even be able to network and maybe pick up some more gigs.

Jake said, "Hey! Know anyone who has E?"

Alcide started to laugh. "Sookie on E. Best. Time. EVER. Always."

"Guys…"

Maria-Star said, "Oh, come on, Sookie. You always have such a great time. And you never fuck anyone but us. You just… love everybody! And you make the whole world smile!"

"And smell like sex on a stick by the end of the night."

"Shut up, Jake!"

Sookie had done ecstasy a handful of times, and always enjoyed herself a lot. She was just always embarrassed afterwards because she was almost too sweet and friendly. And apparently it made her smell sweeter, too. At least to her wolves with their extra sensitive noses. The scent started out light, but by a few hours in, she was drenched in it. Their parents would have recognized the fairy smell that the MDMA just turned up the volume on, but none of The Wolves had had the pleasure of meeting a fairy before they set out on their own at 18. The smell drove them all crazy, though, and they always had a blast at the end of the night.

Sookie and Maria-Star knew all of the best clothing donation drop off locations, and they were always extra full on Sundays. They found a bunch of awesome things for the four of them to wear. The guys found some E, grabbed some Popeyes for supper, and picked Sookie up a birthday cupcake.

After they ate, they drove to a truck stop on the way out of the city and got showers. They picked up some snacks and filled the gas tank. The store even had packages of glow stick bracelets on the rack with the toys, there to keep bored kids quiet on long road trips. The girls bought a bunch, excited to wear them at the rave.

They drove to the warehouse and got ready in the back of the van. Since they were all planning on getting high, they just decided to park in the furthest corner of the parking lot and spend the night. And probably the next day, too. Sookie was wearing tiny little black cut off shorts with black and white striped knee socks, her lime green Converse sneakers, and an electric green crop top. She did her hair in two high pigtails. Maria Star had wide-legged jeans that laced up the front with a leather string, and a tight white fitted sleeveless shirt that would look great in the blacklight. They both were wearing ten glow stick bracelets on each wrist. The guys just wore what they always wore - Levi's and black T-shirts with flannel shirts over top and Docs. They wouldn't even touch the awesome stuff Sookie and Maria-Star had found for them.

Sookie shoved a few lollipops in her pocket (E sometimes made her grind her teeth, and the lollipops helped) and took her two tabs. It would take 45 minutes or so to kick in, and the doors were open and they were almost ready to go.

She jumped out of the van and lit a joint, waiting for her beautiful guys and gal to join her. There were going to be a lot of brains inside, and she wanted just a little something to take the edge off. The E actually made the telepathy feel kind of nice, with so many friendly things to hear, but if she was in a bad mood going in, it sometimes stuck around. This was better. The weed would tide her over until the E kicked in.

She was just so happy. So far, it had been the best birthday she had ever had, hands down. Even better than last year, when they were a little poorer and didn't know each other quite as well.

Alcide got out next and wrapped her up in a big hug. Then he reached down and started smacking her ass again. "Eleven! Twelve! Thirteen! Fourteen! Fifteen! Sixteen! And SEVENTEEN!" That last one almost hurt, but he rubbed it better. Of course. Pervert. By the time he was done, Maria-Star and Jake were out, and they were all ready to go. The line was moving quickly, and they were inside within a few minutes.

The place was packed with her fellow weirdos - goth kids, emo kids, club kids, punk kids. Gay kids, straight kids, trans kids. All kinds of kids that were abused and tortured by their families and peers at home and at school for being different, but were completely accepted here. Just like her.

The guys saw someone they knew and took off, hoping to drum up some gigs, while Sookie and Maria-Star hit the dance floor. Sookie pointed out a guy that Maria-Star had fooled around with a few times. She was really into him, and bit her lip. "Are you sure you don't mind, Sookie?"

"No way! I'm really starting to fly. Go have fun!" Sookie kissed her on the mouth and giggled, and Maria-Star went over and started flirting.

Sookie was feeling amazing. The music was wonderful, and everyone was so nice and beautiful, and she was just having the best time. She felt like she could dance forever. She unwrapped a lollipop and popped it into her mouth.

A little while later, Sookie felt someone place their hands on her hips, dancing right up against her back. She reached out with her mind, but heard… nothing! Even when the cold hands moved up to her bare waist. There was just a hole where the brain should be.

Sookie spun around, eyes wide. She was dancing with a blonde girl, maybe a little older than her, but definitely a little shorter, even in heels. She was so beautiful. She smiled at Sookie, showing great big dimples. "Oh my god! You are the prettiest little thing that I've ever seen! What's your name?"

"Pam. You?"

"My name is Sookie. Pam, it is just so nice to meet you!"

"Likewise, I'm sure. How is it that you smell so wonderful and so disgusting at the same time?"

"Well, honestly, I don't know! My guys say that E always makes me smell really sweet. But they have extra sensitive noses. I didn't know I smelled at all!"

"Your guys? Sensitive noses... Gotcha. Sookie? Would you like to maybe find a nice quiet spot and get to know each other a little better?" She licked her lips.

Even though she looked about Sookie's age, she didn't really sound like it. But she did seem awfully sweet and interesting, and Sookie really did want to get to know her a little bit better. "Sure, Pam! I would really love to."

Pam grabbed her hand and led her off the dance floor and down a long hallway. They went through a door and were in a large interior bedroom with an attached bath. There were no windows. And, of course, it was much quieter. "Wow! This is so pretty!"

"My God. Are you always so goddamn perky?"

Sookie giggled. "Kinda? Although I get kind of extra perky on E. And smelly, apparently. Pam, how come I can't hear you?"

Pam tried to hold in a smile. This Sookie was kind of ridiculously delightful, if maybe not very bright. "If you can't hear me, Sookie, how are you answering me?"

Sookie bit her lip, "Oops!' Then she whispered, "Let's just pretend I didn't say that."

Pam sat down on the bed and patted the spot beside her. "Come and sit next to me. Is there anything I can get for you to drink?"

"Um… No? I don't think so." She sat down next to Pam and sighed. "I really like it here, Pam. Is this your warehouse?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact, it is."

"Oh, that's nice. How come you invited me back here? Did you want to kiss me?"

Sookie wasn't really into girls at all. Being with Maria-Star was OK, but she really preferred to sleep with her guys, even though she loved them all the same. But Pam was so pretty, and Sookie was really interested in how quiet her mind was. And she kind of wanted to be kissed. She thought it would feel nice.

"Sookie, I would like that very much."

Pam kissed her, and it was almost a revelation. Her lips were so soft, her tongue was so silky and wet and cold in her mouth. Her guys were a few degrees hotter than her, even. Pam's hands were so cool and delicate on her waist and the nape of her neck. And it was so quiet. Sookie moaned into Pam's mouth and placed her hand on Pam's leg.

"Sookie, I want you."

"Mmmm… Ok." Sookie flopped down on the bed and giggled.

Pam tried to hide a smile again. "You really are the most adorable thing I've ever seen. It's almost disgusting."

"Actually, I hear that a lot."

"I'll bet you do. Will your wolves come looking for you?"

Sookie's eyes widened and she sat straight back up. "Wolves? What wolves? I don't know anything about any wolves."

"Oh, well done. Very believable."

Sookie cringed. "Whoops?"

"It's OK, Sookie. I knew all about Weres long before you let anything slip. Now. Are they going to come looking for you?"

Sookie nodded. "Yup. Absolutely."

"Ok. Is it alright if we go for a little drive then? I don't think either of us will appreciate them breaking the door down while we're in the middle of having our fun."

Sookie shrugged. "Ok. That sounds fine to me. Where are we gonna go?"

"I have a hotel room nearby. I will bring you back here well before dawn. Ok?"

Sookie shrugged and followed Pam outside. Pam led her to a grey minivan. "Hey! We have a van, too! See? It's the orange one way over there in the corner."

"Ahh. I should have recognized the scent of patchouli and desperation."

They both got in the van and Pam pulled out of the parking lot. "Don't be silly, Pam. We aren't hippies! And besides, I thought you said I smelled good! I did have a shower today. And even after I fucked my smelly wolves. Pam, do you enjoy the smell of patchouli and desperation?"

"Wolves? Plural? Well well. You are a busy girl."

"They're my family."

"Funny, you smell nothing like them. Underneath, at least. Which is very very good. Is your family tree a wreath?"

Sookie rolled her eyes. "My adopted family, Pam. I'm Southern, but I'm not that Southern. They love me very much, and I love them, too."

"So, why are you here with me?"

"Oh. We're not like that. We love each other, but we can love other people, too."

"Aaah. So when you aren't fucking your family, you can fuck everyone else."

"Exactly."

They parked in front of a huge hotel and got out. Pam tossed the keys to the valet and they went inside. "This is some swanky business, Pam."

Pam looked like she was biting the insides of her lips. "Sookie, if you don't watch out, I am going to insist on seeing you again."

"You're so sweet. Ok! I'd like that."

They got into the elevator, and Pam put her room key card in the slot and hit the button for the penthouse. Sookie said, "Ooh la la!" and then burst into giggles. Pam couldn't help but smile, but then the smell of fairy started to fill the elevator. "My my my, Sookie. Speaking of sweet, you smell absolutely intoxicating." She closed her eyes and willed her fangs to stay put. This was going to be magnificent. Not only was she young and firm and gorgeous, she was a goddamn fairy hybrid. And at least a half by the smell. Yum. How had she missed that before now? She couldn't wait to brag to Eric. He had made fun of her for buying that warehouse. He said that drugged out little goths with Mommy issues were a dime a dozen, and it would never be worth the price she paid. She was going to get her money's worth tonight, all by itself. And the girl had already agreed to see her again. Maybe Sookie could even become a pet, if she could be extracted from her Weres. And Pam would have fairy blood on tap!

The elevator stopped and they got out. The penthouse was the only room on the floor, and it was enormous. And this one was special, as the master bedroom windows had UV-proof glass. The suite was Eric's, but he would understand. He was in California for the week, visiting an old friend, and didn't need it for anything.

Pam took Sookie's hand and pulled her inside. Sookie was trying to look at everything at once. She had never seen anything like this in her life. "So, what's a pretty little fairy doing hanging around a bunch of wolves?"

"Oh. I'm usually straight. Um… Well, I ran away from home a little more than a year ago when my Mama did this." She showed her the scar on her arm. "And they picked me up hitch-hiking. I was looking for my cousin, but I never did find her. So I stuck with my guys and we've been taking care of each other ever since!"

She looked healthy for homeless. And definitely smelled better than one would expect. And everything else, besides. Great teeth, too. Probably the fairy blood. She couldn't wait for a taste. It would be a big step up to go from homeless to hers, so Pam considered this a mark in her favour. "Well, that story is almost as sweet as you are. Except for the scar, of course. How old are you, Sookie?"

"It's my birthday! I am seventeen years old today. That's why I screwed them so much. They were celebrating my newfound legality."

"Certainly a cause for celebration. Happy birthday. I think I'll take a turn."

Pam leaned forward and kissed her again. Sookie kissed her back, and ran her fingers through Pam's hair. She pulled her mouth away. "Pam, you are so beautiful that you just seem to glow." She sighed happily and kissed Pam again. She didn't see Pam's eyebrows raise. Yes, definitely a fairy… But Sookie didn't seem to know at all. She had been homeless for over a year, was a recreational drug user, at least, and was obviously very open and experienced sexually. So why did she seem so damn innocent and naive?

"Sookie, are you sure I can't get you something? Maybe some strawberries and champagne to celebrate your birthday?"

"Oh, Pam, that would just be wonderful. Thank you so much! You are just the sweetest thing!"

Pam snorted a bit, and ordered a bottle of Kristal and strawberries from room service. She turned on the stereo and started playing some music. "Sookie? Will you dance with me?"

Sookie bit her lip softly and nodded. Her pupils were huge, and her high was close to peaking. The fairy smell, at its most concentrated, started oozing from her pores. She wrapped her arms around Pam's neck. Pam's mouth was only an inch or so below hers. She closed her eyes and kissed her hard, swiping her tongue across Pam's.

And Pam's eyes dilated, too. Fairy. It was all she could smell. It was everywhere. She needed it. Just a taste. She pulled her mouth from Sookie's and struck.

When she came back to herself, Sookie was on the floor. Her heart was barely beating, sluggish and irregular. "Fuck a zombie!"

She was with Weres. Full-blooded Weres. They were her family. They would come looking. They would have a Pack Master."Holy fuck. Fuck no!"

Pam had asked a couple of people about Sookie before she started dancing with her. Everyone knew who she was. Knew who all of them were. "Holy shit. Jesus fucking Christ."

People had seen her dancing with Sookie. Leaving with Sookie. The hotel would have surveillance footage. All of the people in the lobby… She was only seventeen years old! "Fucking hell! What am I going to do?"

Pam bit into her wrist and put it to Sookie's mouth. She massaged Sookie's throat, making her swallow. She did it again. And again.

Eric was going to silver her. Stake her! "Holy shit. Holy fucking shit."

There was a knock at the door. "Room service!"

"Coming!"

Oh, no. Pam ran to the bathroom and scrubbed the blood from her eyes and cheeks and mouth. She cleaned the blood from her arms and tore off her shirt. She threw on the robe hanging from the door. She did this all at vampire speed. She closed the bedroom door behind her, took a deep breath she didn't need, and opened the door.

What the fuck? "Hadley? What are you doing here?"

"Sophie-Anne says hi." And Hadley plunged the stake into Pam's chest. She put the Do Not Disturb sign on the outside door knob and left.

A/N: OK! I KNOW! I'M SORRY! SHE'S MY FAVOURITE, TOO!