And so, Eric is back! With all his vampiric hotness and pheromones ~.^ Hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment if you do! ^^ Also, thank's for everyone who took their precious time to review my story and even added them to their favorites! XD I'm very glad you like my somewhat spunky heroine and I totally agree with Freya39, Sookie does lack some backbone sometimes. :)
Eric's bluish eyes stared at the tied up vampire with disbelief and shock. The prisoner seemed to be literally devastated. He was wailing and sobbing, pleading for his 'princess' to come back. At the same time, between his pleads and weeping he was throwing names and addresses of the people related to him or his bosses.
Eric had been standing for some ten minutes listening to the vamp's ramblings. He was mostly repeating the same few names that he knew and reluctantly Eric had to admit that Lily had gotten out more information than he had expected in mere five minutes while they could not do it in three days. But the way she did it… Eric gritted his teeth in anger, his fangs sprouting out.
"Babe… come back to me," the vamp whined. "Babe-"
Eric was on top of him in less than a second, baring his fangs and glowering at the prisoner spitefully, "Don't you dare call her that, you scum!"
The vamp stared at him in fear, his eyes clearing up only slightly. Taken aback by his own outburst, Eric jumped off from the prisoner, hissing ever so slightly, and exited the room.
His eyes misted with anger as he recalled how she was sitting on top of that pathetic excuse of a vampire, cooing and wooing him, her slender fingers tugging at the belt of his jeans, her lips on his mouth, her entire body giving off so much passion and sexuality… Eric crossed the corridor in a matter of seconds, halting by Pam. His anger had just reached another level as Lily was nowhere to be seen. She'd better have gone to the bathroom… though he highly doubted that.
"Where is she?" Eric growled, glaring at Pam and the latter let out a chuckle as she replied.
"She asked me to tell you and I cite – 'he can go and impale himself on a wooden stake for all I care'. Isn't she a charmer?"
Eric merely grumbled in response, "That… that woman!"
And in another second he was gone, Pam left staring after him curiously. She wondered if this might have been one of those rare times when Eric was showing off quite a strong rage of emotions.
By that time, Eric was already outside and his eyes scanned his surroundings much like a hawk's when looking for its prey. The streets were empty, except for a few passers by as the club was just opening up and the main clientele would arrive later on. Eric glanced around a few more times and then gritted his teeth, calming his raging mind to try and think logically for once. Which was incredibly hard to do, given that the crazy woman was simply driving him mad. He had never met such an obstinate and stupid human, who showed no disregard to human and vampire rules alike. It was as if she was living by her own code. A code that was definitely called "100 ways to annoy Eric the vampire". Did she have a fucking list she used to irritate him and then checked out the points one by one?..
Eric hissed all to himself as he climbed into his Corvette and sped off towards the road leading to Bon Temps. He had a feeling she would be heading home one way or the other. And knowing her habits, it would not be the safest one. He pressed on the gas pedal harder and his car flew along the road and into the night. As he passed by the cars speeding along the road, he'd cast a quick glance, expecting to see Lily in one of them every single time, but he did not.
He had almost started to think he had already passed them or, perhaps, Lily never left Shreveport in the first place, but then his attention was caught by a taxi car on the side of the road. Eric hit the brakes the very same moment and the Corvette skid sideways along the road, coming to a halt mere centimeters from the taxi. He leapt out of the car as his eyes zoomed in on the pair on the back seat. In another jump the vampire was already tearing away the taxi doors and his hand pulled out the man from the back seat, gripping his shoulder with so much force, a slight crack was heard. The man yelped in pain and flailed his other arm, but Eric pushed him away easily and the man fell onto the road, hitting it hard. Another scream, this time of a female voice, crossed the night air and Eric leaned into the car, pulling the woman out. Meanwhile, yet another car screeched on the road and came to a sudden stop, its headlights illuminating the scene. Surprised, Eric let go of the arm of the woman he was gripping, as if it had burnt him, "You're… not Lily!"
The woman screamed again, backing into the car, her sharp voice echoing in the night, while Eric stood slightly confused. He made a mistake. She was not Lily. For a moment, he wondered, if he should be glad or mad about it. And then, someone gripped his shoulder and turned him around.
"What the hell are you doing, Eric?" He stared at Lily's angry face, her eyes burning with such intensity he suddenly felt very much aroused, despite all of his anger at her.
Meanwhile, as the woman was sobbing in the background and the taxi driver tried scrambling up from the ground, Lily took a quick glance around to survey the situation.
"Did you attack these people?" She asked aloud and turned to him again. "No way, are you low on blood?! Oh, don't tell me you are!"
"I'm not," he grumbled out, surprised at how his anger had quenched down the moment he saw her and at the fact he found her utterly adorable even right now. He thought he would be strangling her the moment he had his grip on her, but right now, there were no such desires in him.
Lily let out a sigh of relief and glanced at the taxi driver, who was standing up on his shaky legs. Another woman appeared on the scene and Eric watched her whistle at him as she took in his appearance.
"Girl, I don't think you need a ride with me any longer," she commented and Lily turned to her.
"Yes, I do," she replied. "Just give me a moment, please."
"No, she doesn't," Eric grumbled and his arm tugged Lily to himself, her soft body bumping into him.
She yelped and the woman giggled, waving her hand and turning around. "Got it loud and clear!"
"The hell!" Lily struggled against his chest and Eric smirked, merely pressing her to him firmer. Her scent and the feeling of her body against his were driving his senses mad. He lowered his head to her neck and breathed in deeply. She smelled of fresh lilies and something else… something more profound, something that tingled all his senses and aroused him like nothing before.
The girl squirmed against him again and there was some kind of an allure in the fact she could not free herself from his embrace. Eric glanced down at her and in that moment he really did feel superior to her. After all, she was but a human.
"Let the fuck go!" meanwhile, Lily hissed, pushing against him and the vampire grinned, letting her take a step back.
His hand, however, landed on her wrist and as she breathed out in relief at getting free, he pulled her after him and headed towards his car.
"What? Hey, stop dragging me!" She struggled again, but Eric's fingers dug into her skin firmly.
He opened the doors of his Corvette and pushed her towards it, "Get in."
"No," she hissed defiantly, her eyes burning with that fiery independence that drew him to her in the first place.
Eric banged his hand on the roof of the Corvette, leaning towards Lily, who shrunk back in automatic response, "Get in before I make you."
His eyes glinted a cold blue colour and he could see Lily debate her options. Her eyes wandered off towards the other whimpering humans and then she looked back inside the car.
Suddenly, she turned to face him and flashed a smile, "Fine."
Surprised, Eric watched her slide into the passenger's seat and get comfortable. This was… unexpected. She was being too obedient. Which could only mean…
Eric smirked as he leaned inside the car and across her seat, his hand reaching for the keys in the ignition. He heard her swear under her breath and grumble something incoherent. He was still smirking as he shut the doors close and turned around. Now, he had to deal with a few humans here…
I cursed again as I hit the panel of the car with my palm. That damn sucker, taking the keys with him. I glowered at Eric, who seemed to be glamouring the poor taxi driver and then, I smirked. The keys aren't the only way to start a car. I grinned and scooped over to the driver's seat, leaning down and searching for those damn wires. I once fed on a thief and he happened to teach me a few useful tricks. Now… there. I heard the familiar buzz of the engine and lifted my head up to glance at Eric, who whirled around from the woman whom he was glamouring at the time, his eyes falling on me. I stuck my tongue out at him and pressed on the pedal, speeding off.
I was not a good driver for I didn't even have a license, but the road was empty, so after a few beelines I finally managed to steady the car to a straight line. I was already going at more than a hundred km\h, when something flashed right in front of the Corvette and with a sharp scream I stomped on the brakes, the car screeching to a halt.
I breathed out heavily, my mind a sudden mess. Oh, don't tell me I hit something… But then the Corvette doors flew open and I yelped as strong arms dragged me out. In a short moment, I realized it was Eric that flashed in front of the car in the middle of the damn empty road.
"Fuck, I should have run you over, Eric!" I yelled in anger as he suddenly pushed me down and I ended up lying with my back against the car hood.
My head swayed a bit from the sudden movement and while I contemplated my position he was already on top of me, his fist landing just beside my cheek.
"You surely enjoy playing cat and mouse!" he hissed at me, his fangs sprung.
Suddenly, my anger dissipated and I realized the situation I was in. I might be a Succubus in nature, but physically I was still human and my charms would barely work on Eric, not now at least. Not now, when he looked like he was gonna rip my head off… Or worse. Suck my blood dry.
He leaned to me and I shivered at his cold eyes, "Perhaps, it's time for the cat to enjoy the little mouse…"
I yelped as his left hand gripped my shoulder, holding it down and his lips crashed onto mine passionately. It did not take long for my body to respond and I lost my senses, feeling feverish and straight out lewd. I arched my back as Eric's right hand trailed up to cup my breast and he broke off the kiss momentarily, his eyes glazed over.
I was breathing hard, as his hand left my wrist and trailed down and up my waist, pressing at my stomach. Suddenly, I realized a wondrous thing. I wanted this man. This… vampire. I was not sure if it was my nature speaking or my deprived urges, but I wanted him to take me right here and now.
This man in front of me… was amazing. Alluring. Strong. My hands sneaked up his chest and towards his shoulders, my mind giving up to the sensations. Eric leaned towards me again, nibbling at my lower lip seductively.
"Tell me you don't want me and I'll stop," he whispered and I moaned.
I wanted him, I really did. But I couldn't have him, just like I couldn't let him have me. This was out of question… Vampires were out of question, no matter how hot they were. Out of question.
I repeated that line in my head a few times more as Eric teased and kissed my lips, his tongue playing inside my mouth, inviting me to join in the game.
"I don't," I breathe out into his lips heavily, ignoring the sting of pain in my chest.
Eric tilted his head and his eyes bore into mine intently, "You lie."
I gulped as I wondered what was gonna happen now and Eric's lips hovered above mine for a few moments more until he leaned back and smirked at me.
Painfully, I ascertained his retreat and sat up on the hood of the car, slightly confused, "You're… gonna stop?"
"Why? Do you want me to continue?" he mocked and I bit my lip, pulling my wrinkled shirt down.
In a flash he was back to me, leaning to my ear, "You're not the only seducer here, Lily. How does your own medicine taste?"
I bit on my lip even harder, almost drawing blood. Oh, he got me. He got me good.
"Get in, I'll take you home," Eric said in his usual tone and I almost hissed at him, but then he added, "and don't even think of refusing."
Something in his voice told me I did not have much choice this time. And so, gritting my teeth and biting back my pride I slid into his car, barely giving him a glance.
He put the keys into the ignition and turned them, starting the car. I remained silent, burning with residues of anger and spite. That darn vampire. He used my own techniques to get to me. I was so close to actually giving in. So close. Unbelievable. A succubus, seduced by a mere vampire!
I gritted my teeth and turned my head to look out of the window. This entire trip to a quiet town for a change of pace had turned into a catastrophe. Everything seemed to be going downhill… I bit my lip as I tried to quench my anger and something else that was slowly rising from the crevices of my soul.
The hunger.
This little run-in with the vampire had just woken up my deepest desires. It's been more than a month since the last time I had a decent meal. Perhaps, I could have gone without it longer, but I had used my charms today on that prisoner of Eric's and then Eric had pinned me down, drawing my sleeping passion out. Now it burned slowly unsatisfied and I felt a familiar dry taste in my mouth. Like when you're feeling really thirsty, but no matter how much water you drink, you still want more…
The rest of the ride to Bon Temps was quiet and rather eerily so. I had expected Eric to blow up at me, but he did not. He hardly gave me a glance the entire way back and even though I could feel anger in him, Eric remained calm outside.
He stopped the car next to the building, where I was renting my room and for a moment we stayed silent. I peeked at him and grumbled under my breath, forcing the words out of my mouth, "Thanks' for the ride."
It came out more like a mumble, but I was sure Eric had heard it. He had perfect hearing, didn't he? He did not reply though and I got off the car, pushing the doors close. I took one last look at him, but he was staring forward and so I shrugged my shoulders and turned around. Fine, be that way. What do I care?.. I couldn't even understand what had gotten into him so suddenly. And why was he still after me? Was it my succubus charms working on him without even me knowing?..
Well, darn it all. I climbed the stairs and headed across the corridor towards my room, taking the keys out of my back pocket. I jingled them on my fingers, listening to the sound echoing in the empty hall. I halted in front of my room and stood there for a short moment with my head down. I've spent my entire life around men and now one of them was driving me crazy with his erratic behavior. And there I thought men were easy to deal with. Gee, how wrong I was…
"No goodbye kiss?" I practically jumped at Eric's voice booming so close to me and the keys rattled down to the floor incredibly loudly.
"Stop doing this!" I yelped as I squatted down to pick the keys up.
"Doing what?" he asked curiously and I scoffed. As if he didn't know what I was talking about.
"Creeping up on me, that's what," I replied with a grumble, nevertheless, and stood up to face him. "Just what do you want from me, Eric?"
The vampire stared at me relatively calmly and I wondered how he could still keep his composure after all that happened to us tonight.
"You're not as dumb as you want me to believe, Lily," he whispered as he loomed closer to me. "You know what I want."
I gulped down and turned away, trying to stick the keys into the keyhole, "No, I don't."
"Why are you rejecting this idea so much?" He leaned sideways to the wall, watching me still fumble with the lock. The stupid keys just refused to fit in.
For some reason, I could feel his closeness so much more clearly than before, his masculine scent tickling my nose, my skin tingling at the intensity of his eyes on me. A crazy vision flashed in my eyes, me and Eric in a passionate embrace, and I tried to turn the keys forcefully, cursing myself for such thoughts.
Then, I felt his fingers on mine as he led my hand gently, turning the key in the lock. I felt a prickling sensation, as if electricity run through us and I knew this was so wrong. So not good… I should not be doing this. Should not even be thinking this.
"Eric," I breathed out, turning my head to him. He was so close to me. So close. I could see his lashes and his pale blue eyes, gazing at me almost lazily. "I can't… we can't…"
"Can't?" he echoed as he leaned forth towards me, our noses almost touching. "Or don't want to?"
"Can't," I whispered hoarsely. "Can't."
"Just can't?"
"Just."
"So simply?"
"So simply," I echoed shakily and tried turning away, but his fingers touched my chin, holding my face in place as he leaned in and kissed me gently, nibbling at my lower lip.
I parted my lips, granting him entrance and his tongue slipped in, exploring my mouth slowly and tentatively. He ran its tip along the roof of my mouth and then flicked it across my upper teeth teasingly. Without even noticing it, I got pulled in and as soon as I got the chance, I let my tongue touch his fangs temptingly, running the tip along its full length. I felt Eric's hand hold the back of my head as he deepened the kiss and our tongues danced around together passionately.
We broke off, me panting heavily at the lack of fresh oxygen and Eric simply trailing down my neck, planting kisses, leaving a wet trail. I leaned back, letting out a moan and his arm snaked around my waist, holding me firmly.
"I know you want me as much as I want you," he whispered into my ear, nibbling at its lobe. "Why do you keep resisting?.."
I groaned in response, not sure of it myself any more. My mind was a complete mess. My budding hunger mixed in with my primal urges and my passion, my head clouded with hot desires. There was something… something dangerous…
"I don't know," I grunted as I gripped onto Eric, not wanting to let go of him any more, my mind shutting off mental alarms about danger and vampires. Screw danger. Danger is good. Danger is fun…
Meanwhile Eric pushed me against the doors and I griped the handle, pressing it down. The doors opened up as the key had already been turned and I moaned, gripping Eric's head for one more hot kiss.
He retreated first, whispering hoarsely, "Invite me in, Lily."
I nodded my head, my hand gripping at the door casing only momentarily to steady myself, "Eric… ah, co-ouch!"
I yelped at the sharp prickling pain and my eyes dove towards my fingers. There seemed to be a splinter on the wooden casing and I was just lucky enough to prick my finger on it. And the mood was just right… I cursed at it and brought my finger up to lick off a small droplet of blood that was slowly forming on the torn skin.
A shaky moan caught my attention and I looked up at Eric in horror, realizing I just drew blood in front of a vampire. All the mental alarms went off again as I stared at his glazed eyes, fixated on my finger, his nostrils widened at the alluring smell of my blood.
Without a second thought, I jumped back into my room, letting out a heavy breath, hiding my bleeding finger behind my back as if that could help keep the scent away.
Eric's bluish eyes rose to meet mine and there was that look in them… that hunger… that thirst, which was overtaking his lust slowly, but surely.
This was it. Now he knew. He had scented it. And next time, he'll be there to taste it…
Without a word, I pulled the key out of the still ajar doors and shut it close as the hot blond vampire stared at me baffled, surprised and… hungry.
Hot tears formed in my eyes and I hit my back against the closed doors, sliding down to the floor. It's been a long long time since I cried. It's been a long long time since I had a crush. And now I had it again. On a vampire. A love not meant to be.
I bit back the tears that threatened to run down my cheeks and gathered myself up, forcing my body to stand up…