Kaeson was stretched out on Sam's couch with her legs thrown over his lap. Her drink sloshed in her glass as she laughed and tried to set it down.
"I think you've had enough." Sam said laughing and taking her glass.
Kaeson just laughed and playfully hit him in the arm.
"I had no idea you were such a mean drunk." Sam teased as he laid his hands across her legs.
"I am not! Maybe just a little feisty, but I'm always like that. Except for at work of course." She slurred as she sat up.
"I don't see why you're not. Merlotte's needs a little spice." He replied smiling.
She smiled and slid her legs off him and sat up. "Thanks Sam, but I don't think Merlotte's could handle my hidden attitude. That and I don't like to cause issues, that's just not me." She replied taking another long swig of her drink.
"I think I could handle you." Sam mused as he leaned closer to her.
"Sam Merlotte, are you hitting on me?" She exclaimed as she laughed and leaned on his shoulder.
"What if I am?" He asked looking down at her.
"You're my boss and like a big brother to me." She replied looking up at him and rubbing his arm.
"A big brother, huh?" Sam repeated downtrodden.
"Yeah, you're protective of me and always here for me just like Jason is." She replied drinking again.
Sam looked down and smiled.
"I guess I can deal with that." He said laughing and pouring more Jack into her glass.
"I'm glad you're not mad. I'm not sure if I could handle it." Kaeson replied as she took another drink.
"I don't think I could be mad at you." Sam said reassuringly.
Kaeson let out a small laugh, "Well, you don't know me that well then."
"True, but maybe you could fix that."
"Eventually Sam, eventually. Or maybe it's a maybe. I'm not one to open up and bare my darkest secrets to someone not even Eric knows everything. He's the most involved I've been with someone in a long time."
"Understood. How are you and Eric anyway?" He asked looking a bit concerned.
Kaeson let out a sigh, "I don't really know actually. We talk a lot but not about us, or him for that matter. It's mostly work, business and sometimes me when I want to."
"Have you talked to him about it?"
"No, I get the feeling that he is still trying to sort things out and don't want to be a bother. It's just a matter of time; he will tell me when he wants me to know."
"I hate to break it to you, but you don't have forever like him."
Kaeson turned to look at him, "I know that, that is why I'm cherishing every minute I have with that man."
Sam just looked at her and sighed as he poured himself a drink. "He hasn't claimed you yet has he?"
"Do I have 'unclaimed' tattooed across my forehead or something?" She replied under her breath and let out a harsh chuckle before she took another drink.
"I didn't mean it the way you thought it." Sam retorted looking over at her.
"That's always the story isn't it?" Kaeson mused as she began to giggle.
"You've really had too much haven't you?" Sam asked smiling.
"Nah, I'm fine Sammy." She said as she reached for the bottle of Jack.
"Sammy? What-"
"Shit! You drank a hold damn bottle Merlotte." Kaeson exclaimed laughing.
"I drank the whole bottle? No, you better back up Kaeson. You're the one that drank ninety percent of it." He replied defensively.
"Mhm, blame the lady why don't you."
Sam just laughed as he finished his drink.
"Well, I better get home I do have work in the morning." She said trying to stand but failing.
"Do I need to take you home?" Sam asked concerned.
"No, no, no. I'm fine." She said laughing and standing.
"Alright, be safe. I want to see you in the morning." He said as he walked her to the door.
"Don't worry, you'll see me bright and early." Kaeson said as she waved goodbye and got into her car.