Sookie met her first vampire and accompanies him to Fangtasia the "IN" vampire bar!

Sookie' POV

Sookie was working away at Merlotte's Bar & Grill when she spotted her first vampire. Excitement coursed through her as since they "came out" to the world two years ago not one had visited her neck of the woods. She edged over to him, saying brightly "What can I get you?"
"A bottle of O negative Tru Blood please Sookeh" he replied his eyes on her name badge.
She was slightly disappointed in his old fashioned dress sense but it was probably because he also looked a lot older than her, she reckoned, and then giggled because of the weird way he pronounced her name.

She returned with his drink then, as things got crazy, had no further chance to chat to him but noticed he left shortly before closing time. Walking to her car at the end of the shift he was suddenly beside her and, annoyed at the fright he gave her, she admonished with

"It's not very polite to suddenly appear before someone without forewarning them dontcha know"

"My apologies, I just wanted to say I have just moved into my old family place and as your my nearest neighbour wondered if you would consider an evening out sometime."

He didn't appeal to her as boyfriend material but she was intrigued as to his background and how he came to get the vampire virus so cautiously agreed. Which is how they came to visit the vampire bar Fangtasia two evenings later.

She looked around her excitedly and accepting her Gin and Tonic commented on the slightly naff interior. Fangtasia was certainly decked out for the tourist in mind with black and red draped walls and flickering candles. Dancers were on raised platforms doing their speedy moves to heavy metal music and Sookie listened to a lot of thoughts from humans who were hoping to meet vampires, have sex or be bitten by them which slightly repelled her. There was also a crowded section selling souvenirs, T shirts and the like. She started to ask him about his background when Bill pointed out that Eric Northman was looking her over. She turned towards the raised throne and catching his unfathomable eyes caught her breath. He was certainly something to look at with his long blond hair and handsome, strong features. At this moment though he was talking to a petite blond female who nodded and set off towards them.

Bill said arrogantly "Let me do the talking as I think he wants me to introduce you." As it happened though Eric didn't want Bill there at all and made that very clear, so Sookie found herself walking towards him only accompanied by the lady, called Pam.

Her heart beat a little faster as she stood near him. He was drop dead gorgeous and he seemed to know that as he gave a little smile when suggesting she sit beside him. Annoyed with herself for gawking and remaining standing she questioned how he knew her name and why wasn't Bill invited over. Of course the club had seen her ID, which was how. Thoroughly flustered now she blushed when he abruptly asked if she was Bill's. She was affronted as it was obvious to her that Bill was far too old for her so she indignantly replied no that he was just a friend and neighbour. She bit her lip, wishing she had not made such a thing of about not sitting, as he boldly looked her up and down, thinking how sexy she looked

Behind her she caught the thoughts of an undercover officer gloating at the imminent raid, knowing that he had planted the couple supposedly selling the illegal drug V. Saying she must leave and letting Eric know why, he promptly instructed Pam to evict the dealers, then caught Sookie's hand and commanded she follow him. When, in his office, he lifted and carried her out though the staff exit a little shudder ran through her body.

He demanded explanations in such a high-handed way as to how she knew about the raid that, close to angry tears, she blurted out her secret - she could read minds. He laughed and sniffing her placed little kisses under her ear which sent tremors throughout her body, he said "What am I thinking now?" Thoroughly upset and wishing she had not visited the club, after such a horrendous evening Sookie shouted "humans not vampires" then wrenched herself free and made to stamp away. Eric vamped in front of her, kissed her fiercely then whispered "This is just the beginning between us" and was gone.

The intense emotions she felt when he kissed her ripped through her body and made her feel weak at the knees. Confused she shakily looked round to see if Bill was nearby, realising he too had gone she got in her car and made her way home.

Next day the gifts started to arrive.