Wow, ok there are not enough words. November, really that was the last time I posted? I sincerely apologize. All I can say is I have a great excuse, life got in the way. I finished school, thank God! I thought with that out of my way I would have more free time. But sadly all that did was free up more time for work, and when you're in the mental health profession. There is never a day when you're not working. I won't make any promises on when I will post again. Can promise it won't be another 6 month hiatus. I will try to do once a week to every couple of weeks. Definitely at least once a month. I have the progression of the story mapped out. The key is finding time to get it out of my head and into words. Thanks to all you for sticking with me and my story. I hope it was worth the wait.

Recap, where we last left off: Sookie's dance just ended and the crowd is in total chaos. Layfette is helping Sookie off the stage because she lost her connection with Eric and is paralyzed by the voices. Eric is pissed with Bill because not only did he take it up on himself to join Eric at his private booth, without permission. But Bill also just dropped his fangs. Leaving Eric to restrain him in a room full of humans.

Chapter 8

Everything happened in such quick succession, my dance ended I lost the connection and all hell broke loose. It was so bad that I could barely compose myself, if it weren't for Layfette holding me up. The pressure would've crippled me.

"It's ok baby girl, auntie's gotcha", Layfette said keeping his embrace. "You shaking like the ass on a fat lady". "Ain't nothin to be scare about, bitch you did good". He said squeezing me, "You made momma so proud!" He said fanning himself pretending to shoo away false tears.

"Oh my God, Sookie that was sooo amazing", Laci said running up and almost knocking me over giving me a hug.

"Yesss bitch! Damn, it ain't often that I's caught dat much off guard, that shit was sick". Layfette said, steadying me. "But what happened to the routine you practiced? You ain't learned all dem moves in the Ivy's".

"Once I took the first step, it all went blank. So, I just let the music carry me". I sheepishly admitted.

"Well it sure as hell carried you alright. Heffa did you see that crowd? Peoples was losing dae shit" Layfette said pointing in the direction of the audience.

"Did you see, Dawn and her minions? Now they are the ones losing their shit". Laci said laughing as we turned to look at Dawn, Mindy and Ginger, cutting their eyes our way. "If only green was a complementing color". Laci continued with a smirk.

"Do you guys really think I did ok?" I asked nervously. "You tell me". Laci said handing me a stack of bills. "What's all of this?" I asked looking at the cash. "This sweetie is your tips, you gotta to remember to get your money, honey". "That's the whole point of dancing, right?". She said shoving the money in my hand.

"No way, all of this is mine". I asked not believing it. "Hell, yeah it's yours, you earn dat with every bead of sweat". Layfette said. "You even got the big boss man outta his ivory tower and no body been able to do that in a while".

At the mention of big boss man, I'm instantly taken back to the customer with the blue eyes. He was definitely a big man. A big and beautiful man, and if he wanted to boss me…. Oh, I shivered and felt flush even thinking about the possibilities. Then a crushing realization washes over me, any man that I meet here will assume the worst about me. Would I even want a man that I meet here? Who was I kidding anyway, I was getting caught up in my own fantasy. Big, blonde and blue served his purpose, he was my muse, my focal point and that is it. But what a muse he was, it was like the fates saw fit to allow me access to one of their Gods for a short time and when dance was over he returned to his rightful place. This thought saddens me a little and I can't explain why. I was brought out of my musing when Pam joins us. Feeling embarrassed that I checked out a little.

"Well it would seem we have a new star attraction to add to our little zoo". She said in her low English drawl. The way she was looking at me, made me certainly think I was at a zoo accept she was the wild animal and I was the piece of meat the zoo keeper is about to throw in the cage.

"Well boss lady, what did I's tell you". Layfette said with a smug look on his face.

"Yes, yes Princess Glitter Sparkle, I never really doubted you". "You've always had a keen eye for the exquisite". "Even though there are times that I do question your taste level, you are the one that insisted we hire Ginger, after all" She said waving her hand nonchalantly at the group of girls still cutting their eyes. "But this time your little pet project really paid off. In fact, I think this little find will get us both well rewarded". She said matter factually

Not for the first time I felt uncomfortable. If not a little pissed off by being talked about, as if I was not standing there. Gran would have a field day teaching them manners. I am just about to say something, when I remember Gran often says, "The test of good manners is to be patient with bad ones", and besides they are my superiors.

As if finally noticing that she is in presence of other human beings, that deserve respect. Pam addresses me. It would seem however only to make me feel continually uncomfortable.

"Now I think it's time for Lulu Lemon drop to hit the showers, not that I don't find your sent intoxicating" She said leaning closer, again her nostrils flaring like she is sniffing me. I am really starting to find that off putting. "But it is a little distracting", she continued straightening back up.

I was confused and a little insulted, but Laci pulled my arm leading me toward the locker room.

"Is it me or was that…, isn't she a little weird?" I ask as we walked a long

"Don't mind Pam, she is a lot weird and a lot scary. It's best to try to ignore her". Laci says, "Besides I don't think you have to worry too much".

"Why do you say that?" I ask.

"Because she likes you" Laci answers

"How do you know that" I ask

Laci looks thoughtful and then smirks, "Because she hasn't made you cry, well not yet"

I'm taken back about to say respond, but as we walk into the locker room. There bending over in all his naked glory is Aiden. Who knew that a man's ass could look so good?

I squeak and cover my eyes. "It's ok Sookie Aiden considers himself one of the girls". Laci says all the while sporting a wistful look.

I make my way to my locker still shielding my eyes to gather my things from my locker, thinking to myself "As if".

Aiden straightens up and quickly pulls up his draw string low hip pants, showing his v .

"I'm sorry Sookie it's rare to see a girl with modesty anymore". He says, "I'll try to be more mindful around you, until you're more comfortable with all of this". He says with a panty melting smile.

"OMG he is so he's thoughtful and caring" Laci thinks while she all but swoons

"Besides us girls have to stick together" He says while patting me on the shoulder. I instantly see him hearing us coming and removing his pants on purpose. His next move is an accidental dick slip. That's all it has taken in the past to get some of the girls to fall for his act and pursue him. Even while thinking he was gay. Aiden recalls a woman saying to him, "Something that nice should always find it's self nestled in between a woman's thighs".

Aiden believes Sookie is like every other woman he's lied too and manipulated, who he thinks wants him and plans to use her modesty to his advantage.

Sookie shirks his hand away like he touched her with acid. "I will never be comfortable with getting naked with any man unless he's my boyfriend or husband. So, since you're gay the latter won't be happening. So, while I get that we all share that same locker room, I would really appreciate you continuing to be mindful in my presence". Sookie said emphasizing the word gay.

Aiden looked taken back by Sookie's response, having trouble with accepting that she is apparently not falling for his charm. "Sure, Sookie whatever you say" Aiden says

After he takes his leave Laci says, "Look Sookie, Aiden really is a nice guy and didn't mean to offend your modesty", using air quotes.

"But if you're going to be working here, there are some things you're going to have to get used to and accept. Naked and half naked guys in the locker room is one of them".

Sookie could tell that Laci was slighted on Aiden's behalf, and knowing how Laci feels about Aiden. Made it even worse. But before Sookie could respond, her words were lost in her throat.

Stepping out of the men's bathroom with a towel wrapped low on his waist, fresh from a shower. Is the customer from earlier, his alabaster skin seem to glow under the florescent lights. If she thought he was big before, he is huge up close. His muscles are tight over his lean frame, he has broad shoulders and arms that look chiseled from stone. His long blonde and wet hair, is plastered to his face and neck. Water droplets shine and glide down his chest. Following the happy trail that is sure to lead to some place magical. He brings one large masculine hand to his mouth. Swiping excess water off of his unbelievable kissable lips with his thumb. "Damn, how can hands be sexy?". Sookie felt like they were locked into this intense invisible embrace. With his beautiful blue eyes again boring into hers. But alas the spell is broken with what seems like a dash of cold water…. When he speaks.

With an arrogant smirk, he asks "See something you like?".