Crunch time for finalising Sookie's new job, Sam doesn't take it well

As she was on the first shift at Merlotte's that day she decided to quiz Sam regarding his knowledge of Eric and let him know about her new job. Although lunchtime was busy, after that there was only a steady trickle of customers. Laying her hand on his arm as he passed by she stopped him by saying "Sam can we have a minute please"

"Of course Sookie come to the office with me." he looked at her with a question in his eyes.

"How do you know Eric Northman?" She studied his reaction which became shut in and wary.

"He visited all the business in the area to introduce himself as sheriff and let owners know that he would help with any vampire problems they had." Then curious about why she wanted to know, he said "Why?"

Sookie knew he wasn't telling her the whole truth but figured anything else was his business. "He has offered me a job Sam and I am accepting it."

"Sookie, seriously I wouldn't get mixed up with vampires. Although Eric is fairer than most he is still ruthless as hell. Also what about your job here?" he seemed more annoyed than concerned which irritated her.

"Obviously I don't think I could work any evening shifts again but maybe a couple of daytime shifts a week would be OK - if that is all right with you. It's being very hard financially for me since Gran died Sam. This job will help with that and also will be a step up from being a waitress."

"Whatever." he replied turning away, then "I have a lot to do now Sookie. Look you might as well go home now as we are not busy. Sort things with the boyfriend and let me know." He knew he was being unreasonable and mean but couldn't find it in himself to be anything different.

After all the years of friendship she shared with Sam she was upset over his reaction. "Sam he is not my boyfriend, just my new Boss."

Sam snorted "Yes, sure!

"Well if you feel like that I guess there is no more to be said, I won't be coming back to work as I quit." with that she stalked out of the employees door trembling with anger.

She stopped at the store to buy some food and a 12 pack of Tru Blood, before heading home. Once there she got rid of her frustration with Sam by cleaning the house until it gleamed. Eating her very late lunch, she worried that she had made the right decision but she would have to see as there was no going back. Glancing at the clock Sookie decided she had time for a leisurely bath. After that and feeling very relaxed, she moisturised her body, dried her hair which she wore straight then dressed in low cut jeans, and a little blue top reaching under her chest, leaving a small amount of her taut and tanned stomach showing.

On the dot of 8pm there was a knock on the door, she opened it and there Eric stood, waiting for her invitation to enter. He was wearing very tight black jeans and top and a black leather jacket. He looked magnificent.

"Welcome to my home Eric and come in please." Tonight she felt a little shy for some reason.

He looked at her appreciatively, kissed her on the cheek and handed her a bottle of champagne and a box. "May I" she nodded and he took a seat on the settee."You look beautiful Sookie. The champagne is to celebrate your new job as my PA. The box contains a mobile which has my personal number in and I would like you to carry it at all times."

"Would you like a Tru Blood." she interrupted showing her nerves.

He smiled "Yes please and Sookie relax we are just going to iron out some details tonight. Your job doesn't start until tomorrow."

"So soon?" she gave a little gulp and went to the kitchen to get his Tru Blood and a glass for the champagne. She held her head against the refrigerator to collect herself. He came up behind her, put his arms around her and hugged, inhaling her incredible scent. "Why so nervous? You are going to be great I am sure, I have every confidence in you. I shall be with you at all times. Come now let's finalise everything then celebrate with the champagne and another Tru Blood"

They worked through all the terms. He offered a fabulous salary, which she wasn't sure she deserved. Eric insisted though as he said she would be pretty much on call seven nights a week and maybe some days when they travelled. Sookie gave in and signed the contract after reading it carefully. Her work pattern didn't leave much time for leisure but the salary reflected that so she couldn't complain.

Both feeling satisfied Eric opened the champagne whilst she got him another Tru Blood. They toasted together after a few sips he brought up the subject of his blood. "I think it would be a good idea to take it now, whilst we are private Sookie. Come sit on my lap and I will hold you whilst you drink, not too much mind." he chuckled.

She could see the sense in that and although nervous wanted it, over and done with so she carefully sat on his lap. One arm snuggled round her waist holding her firm whilst he bit into his wrist with the other. She dipped her head, and put her lips around his wound.

"Now suck, I will monitor you." Eric instructed

She took her first tentative suck and swallowed and OMG it tasted like rich heavy wine and not at all what she expected. Sookie latched on even firmer and sucked in earnest, she couldn't get enough and for a minute he watched, feeling more and more aroused as his blood coursed through her. Then he realised she had a little more than he intended and asked her to stop which she reluctantly did.

"How do you feel" he asked.

"Just like you." She looked at his bulge and placing her hand on it leant forward and kissed him with her bloody lips, pressing her breasts up against him. He groaned and wanted nothing more than to rip her clothes off and make passionate love to her but he knew his blood had greatly intensified her libido.

He pushed her away gently and stroking her hair said "Sookie there is nothing I would like better but this is one of the immediate effects of taking my blood. Couples usually exchange blood during or after sex. This isn't why you took mine and I won't take advantage." then that mischievous look came into his eyes "That's not to say we wont be future lovers Sookie because I am sure we will be, but I the time has to be right" he smiled wickedly " I have an idea, let me phone Tara and get her to open her store so you can choose some clothes for work. You will require smart normal as well as glam evening ones."

Whilst Eric was on the phone she went and washed her face. Her hair definitely looked lighter, she felt sexier, stronger and her energy levels were very high. His blood was like a drug and she would have to watch taking any more. She felt a bit embarrassed that she kissed him but, as he pointed out, it was his blood that made her act that way and his body didn't object at all. A little part of her acknowledged she wanted him before she took his blood, but she pushed that aside.

He called her down and they set off together to Tara Togs. She was looking forward to choosing a new wardrobe and felt so lucky to be in the position where new her job entitled her to one.