Author's Note: I do not own Tru Blood or anything in this story that someone else made up. All I own is Lydia, and she's starting to grow on me so I'm going to keep her around for awhile I think :)

Also I would like to thank forestmae and AmaZen for their kind reviews :))

Anyways, enjoy the chapter, let me know what you think. Reviews are pretty awesome to get and I really do appreciate them.

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"Look at me..."

A beautiful voice called to her from the haze. She was surrounded by darkness. His voice was all she had to hold onto.

"Lydia, look at me.." How did he know her name? She had so many questions...but she couldn't speak. She tried to scream, but no sound would come out. She had to find him. She wanted to know who he was, and why his voice sounded so familiar and comforting and...terrifying...all at the same time. Then through the darkness came a lighter shadow. Moving leisurely towards her, she reached for it. "Lydia.." she knew it was him, whoever he was. Finally she found her voice, although it came out soft and muffled "Wait.." She felt as though she had forgotten something. The shadow moved closer.

"Open your eyes."

Lydia woke up panting, shaking, covered in sweat. She couldn't remember any of her dream...except a voice. A voice had been calling to her. Her heart ached and she didn't know why. Shaking her head as if to get rid of the nightmare, she rubbed eyes and got out of bed.

This was the third morning she'd woken up like that. "That's it..." Lydia murmured sleepily. "I'm going to start taking NyQuil..."

Her room was messy and small. Books littered most available surfaces, several notebooks also were spread throughout. A computer desk and chair, a bed, a lamp, a dresser, a closet and a TV. No pictures or posters on the walls. Lydia was just happy if she could manage to keep her clothes in the hamper instead of on the floor; she wasn't one for decorating.

Checking the time on her phone, it was 8:00am, Lydia saw the date too and realized that it was Saturday and she had the day off from work. She worked at a local discount book store called 'The Book Barrel'; she couldn't think of a job she'd be happier to have. All day she was able to read and talk books, plus she got first pick on new arrivals and a great discount. What more could a girl ask for?

Still though, it was her day off, and she felt adventurous. Most people assume that because you're a bookworm you don't have a wild side; the truth is the bigger the bookworm, the more daring the person. That's why Lydia called her friend Stacy.

Stacy was insane. A beautiful brunette with a smart mouth, she always found trouble. And trouble always regretted finding her. To Stacy, life was a story to be lived to the fullest. Every day was a party, all the world was a stage; and she of course was the star.

"Helloooo darling! How have you been? OH MY GOD! I NEED TO TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT! You won't believe it!" Singing and shrieking into the phone, Stacy began telling her about her latest antics and the victims. After about 20 minutes she seemed to be wrapping it up. "...anyways that's the last time I'm doing shots on a roof while there's a pool below."

"Didn't you say that last time when you were with Freddy?" Lydia teased lightly.

"Well I mean it this time! I swear!" The two laughed and joked and tried to make plans for the day. Then Stacy shrieked again. "OH MY GOD! You know what we need to do? Remember last time we hung out and I made you try on that GORGEOUS red dress and those CRAZY heels? You should go get yourself those instead of buying 50 more books and then..." Stacy's voice turned mischievous. "Well, then I have a little surprise for you!"

Lydia thought back to the time her and Stacy went into a boutique with old fashioned pin-up girl style clothing. The dress had been satin, red, and stunning. The most amazing thing about it though was how it looked on her when Stacy finally goaded her into trying it on. The majority of the time, Lydia was very simple with her clothing choices. Jeans and a tank top or t shirt was fine by her. Trying on that dress though, she had rethought her wardrobe; in that dress Lydia felt like the most beautiful woman in the world, even though most of the time she felt pretty plain. The only reason she hadn't got it was because she couldn't think of a single place she could wear it at, plus it was right around when rent for her apartment was due. Now though rent was paid...and Stacy had seemed to have found a place for her and the dress.

"Is it a good surprise?" Lydia laughed into the phone.

"It's a really truly amazing surprise! You'll love it!" Stacy giggled. "Meet me at the boutique in an hour! We're going to spend all day prettying ourselves up, then we're going out!"

Lydia wasn't sure if she should be excited or terrified, but still she hung up with a genuine smile. She had a feeling it really was going to be a good day and a good suprise.