Disclaimer: I forgot to do this on the first chapter, but I own nothing in this story except Arianna. Anything you recognize belongs to either Charlaine Harris, Allen Ball, or to some other fandom I am a part of. I hope you enjoy this chapter. I'm rusty in my writing and I've never been very good at writing lemons. Please let me know what you think!

I pulled up to Fangtasia a couple of minutes after sunset the next evening. It had taken longer than expected to pick out something to wear. With Megan's help I finally settled on a black lace skirt that came to my knees and a dark green peasant top with cap sleeves that accentuated my breasts. The look was completed with a pair of black strappy wedges. Megan had insisted on putting my hair up. I told her no, I thought it might be rude to show off my neck to a vampire. Instead we compromised with a half ponytail. She curled it all and placed a green flower clip over the rubber band.

I let out a high pitched scream as my door was suddenly pulled open. I turned to see a smirking Pam with pure amusement in her eyes. "What the hell?! You nearly gave me a heart attack!" I accused as I stepped out.

She shrugged. "I know. It was fun." She closed the door and started walking towards the club. "Come. Eric has been anxiously awaiting your arrival." I followed her into the still closed club and sat on the bar stool she pointed to. She walked behind the bar and started checking all the liquor bottles. "He'll be out in just a minute. He's just finishing up some paperwork."

"Okay." I nodded. I watched her do inventory for a little bit before turning around to get a good look at the club. It looked very different with all the lights on and no one but Pam and myself inside. I found it very cheesy with the blood red walls and posters of movie and TV vampires. I was eyeing the dancer poles, one directly in front of Eric's throne, when I heard Pam behind me.

"You can go ahead and take it for a spin." she said. "I'm sure it would excite Eric. I know it would me." She laughed as I felt heat creeping onto my cheeks. "You make it so easy."

"Stop embarrassing her Pamela." I heard Eric say from my right. I turned around to look at him and my breath caught. He looked even better tonight than he did last night. It was obvious that his black pants and gray button up shirt were tailor made to him specifically. He walked over to me and ran his hand down my cheek. "Good evening Arianna."

I smiled up at him. "Hi."

"Are you ready?" I nodded and accepted the hand he held out. He pulled me up then released my hand only to wrap an arm around my waist.

"Should I expect you back here tonight?" Pam asked.

Eric shrugged. "I'll return if the mood strikes me." He ignored Pam's eye roll and led me out to the parking lot to a bright red Corvette. He opened the passenger door for me and when I was settled, shut it before zipping over to his side. A look of pure joy crossed his face as the engine purred to life and we took off.

"Where are we going?" I asked as he sped through the city.

"I thought I would take you out to dinner. I believe that is customary for a first date."

I raised an eyebrow. "Yes that's usually how it works. But you're a vampire, you don't eat human food."

"That's true, but there are some restaurants that now cater to my kind. And here we are." We pulled up to one of the fancier restaurants in Shreveport. Eric stepped out of the car and gave his keys to the valet before opening my door and escorting me inside, his hand on the small of my back.

The hostess smiled and eyed Eric appreciatively. "Hello. Welcome to Formaggio's. How may I help you?" I scowled as she practically salivated over him.

Eric must've sensed my change in body language as he moved his arm around my waist and pulled me as close as possible to him. He kissed the top of my head before turning back to the hostess. "I have a reservation. It's under Northman."

The now frowning hostess nodded, grabbed two menus, and led us to a private booth in the back. I slid in one side and he slid into the other, making sure he could still see everything going on. "Does that happen a lot?" I asked slightly defensive.

"Yes." he said simply before grabbing my hand. "But I only have eyes for one woman." Not sure how to respond, I turned my attention to the menu. When the waiter came I ordered the filet mingon and a watermelon martini, with a glass of water as well. Eric ordered an AB negative Royalty. The waiter, now slightly freaked out about Eric, quickly scurried off. Eric chuckled a little before turning his full attention to me. "So tell me more about yourself Arianna."

"There's really not much to tell. Like I said last night, I'm just here on a mini vacation, visiting Megan."

"How do you know Megan? You're not from around here."

"Neither of us are. We grew up together. She got out of our hometown, I didn't. I've got a decent paying job and my own place." The waiter returned with my drink and I nodded my thanks. "No kids, no boyfriend."

"You make yourself sound boring."

"That's because I am."

"I highly doubt that." he said. The waiter returned with my food and Eric's blood. We fell into a comfortable silence, him sipping his blood and me enjoying the most delicious steak I'd ever had. I unintentionally moaned quietly with almost every bite. Eric shifted in his seat.

"I'm sorry." I said after taking a quick drink of water, my martini long gone. "Does human food bother you?"

"Not really. I don't particularly care for it, but I understand it's sustenance for you."

"Then what's with the shifting?"

He smirked. "You've been moaning the whole time."

"And your shifting because-oh!" It finally clicked. I looked down quickly. "Oh. Sorry."

He only chuckled. "It's quite alright. I'm glad you're enjoying your food." I finished my meal quietly, still embarrassed. Eric left enough money on the table to cover the bill and tip. He grabbed my hand and led me to an elevator. We got in and he pushed the up button. "I hope you like dancing." he said when the doors opened. The entire room was one big dance floor. There was a band on the stage playing soft music, perfect for slow dancing. He led me to the middle of the dance floor and placed one hand on my waist, the other one clasping my hand to his chest. I placed my hand on his shoulder and let him lead.

The band began playing a cover of Michael Buble's Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You). I laid my head on his chest as we swayed. "I love this song." I whispered. I felt him gently kiss the top of my head and smiled. Who knew a vampire, especially one with Eric's reputation, could be so romantic. He's only doing it to get in your pants, a voice said in my head. While that was probably true, I didn't really care. I wasn't looking for a relationship and after I left in a week, I'd probably never see him again. What was wrong with having a little fun in the meantime?

"What are you thinking about?" Eric asked.

I looked up at him and smiled. "You."

A smirk graced his lips. "Oh really?"

"Really."

"And what is it you were thinking about me?"

I gave him a smirk of my own. "That I want to get out of here and show you my….appreciation for tonight." I pressed myself against him and let out a low growl. "Is that okay with you?"

His lips captured mine in a passionate kiss. He pulled back, his eyes a darker shade of blue. "Let's go."

Eric had blindfolded me when we got to his car. He explained that he keeps his resting place a secret from humans, the one exception being his day man Bobby. Normally I would've protested but for some reason I trusted him not to kill me. Besides, in some weird way, it excited me. Especially when I would feel his hand ghosting over my inner thigh. "We're here." he said before coming over and opening my door. He helped me out and carefully led me inside his home. I heard him shut the door and set an alarm.

"You're really into security aren't you?" I said when I felt him in front of me.

He quickly removed the blindfold. "I am I don't trust many, vampires and humans alike. You're the first person I've ever brought here aside from Bobby." He grabbed my hand again and started heading down a set of stairs. "Even then, he's only ever stayed in the foyer or kitchen." We came to a solid metal door. He pressed a panel next to it and it moved, revealing a key pad. He quickly typed in a code and the panel hid the key pad again while the metal door opened.

"This is some cool doubled oh seven stuff." I murmured as he pulled me through the door, shutting it behind me. The locking mechanism could be faintly heard as it locked into place.

He pulled me up against him and started kissing my neck. I moaned as he ran his tongue over the spot where my neck met my shoulder. He stood back to his full height and began walking us towards his California King bed. My knees buckled when the backs of them hit the mattress, causing me to sit. Eric knelt in front of me, carefully taking one leg and removing the shoe, then doing the same with the other. "Now before we get carried away," he started. "The bedroom door automatically locks when closed. You can get out but you can't get back in." That door there leads to a bathroom."

I quirked an eyebrow. "Are you assuming I won't just want to go back to Megan's after we're done?"

He smirked as he ran a hand up my leg and under my skirt. I shivered as he ran a finger over my center. "Believe me when I say that when we're done you won't be able to even walk for at least twelve hours." I gasped as he literally ripped my underwear off and slid one long finger into me. "Mmm…you're already so set and we haven't even started." He continued to move his finger in and out at a steady pace eventually adding a second finger as my hips bucked against him. I let out a small scream as I came and clutched the bedding. He gently removed his hand and sucked my fluids off his fingers. His eyes closed as if he was savoring the taste. "Magnificent." he murmured.

He gently pushed me down onto the bed and slowly slid my skirt off. My shirt was the next to go followed by him ripping my bra off. "That bra and panty set cost me a lot of money Eric." I said as annoyed as I could be with him kissing me from my neck down.

He paused to smirk up at me. "I'll buy you more."

"Damn straight you willOHMYGOD!" I exclaimed when I felt him take a nipple in his mouth, teasing it with his tongue while his fangs lightly scrapped the areola. He brought his hand up and began to pinch and pull on the other nipple, driving me mad. He spent some time switching between the two before continuing his kissing trail further down. He parted my legs and lifted them onto each of his shoulders. His hair fell into his face as he lowered his head between my legs, his tongue moving in circles around my clit. My eyes rolled to the back of my head when he started alternating between licking, biting (with his blunt teeth), and sucking. I started feeling that familiar tingle that was suddenly amplified when he inserted his two fingers into my core. "Eric!" I screamed as I was hit with my second orgasm of the night.

"I love hearing you scream my name." he said huskily, once again licking his fingers.

"Okay." I started after I managed to catch my breath. "Pre-show's over. I want you in me. Now."

He chuckled and laid my legs back down then stood to his full height. "My, my, my, aren't we a demanding little minx."

I watched as he unbuttoned his shirt, practically drooling when he slid it off thus exposing his perfectly chiseled torso. I shook myself out of my daze. "I just know what I want." I said, repeating his words from last night. My eyes followed his hands as he quickly undid his belt and pants. He kicked his pants off then slowly, teasingly, pulled his boxer briefs down. "Oh my God." He was HUGE!

"See something you like?"

My eyes were still wide. "How in the…I mean really….that…I don't think that's going to fit."

He let out a laugh as he walked towards me. "Oh believe me Arianna. It will fit." He leaned down to capture my lips with his and gently moved me to the top of the bed. He laid me down, my legs automatically parting for him, and settled himself at my entrance. "This will hurt. For that I am sorry." At my nod he thrust into me. I gasped and felt tears prickle my eyes. I was not a virgin by any means, but the sheer size of Eric stretched me more than I ever had before.

We lay like that for a while, letting my body adjust. Slowly he pulled out and pushed back in. It felt absolutely amazing and I knew then that I was completely ruined for other men. As I started meeting each one of his languid thrusts he increased his speed. I locked my legs around his waist and ran my hands up and down his back as he pounded into me. It didn't take long before I found my release. I looked into Eric's face and saw his fangs fully extended, a question in his eyes. I tilted my head, exposing my neck to him. I heard him growl before feeling him sink his fangs into me. Another orgasm hit me and I screamed his name in ecstasy.

Eric detached from my neck before thrusting into me one last time and roaring as he found his own release. He rolled off me and placed an arm over my stomach. He ran his tongue over the fang marks on my neck, cleaning up any excess blood. I watched him prick an index finger with his fang before running it over the marks. I felt the holes seal. "How?" I asked.

"Our blood has healing powers. It is not public knowledge and I would appreciate it if it stayed that way."

I nodded. "Of course." I tried to stifle a yawn but failed. "Sorry."

"It's okay Lover. You're body needs rest and rest it shall have." He gave me a fangy smirk. "For now anyway." He stood and pulled covers over me. "Go ahead and sleep. I have some business I need to attend to. I'll be upstairs if you need me." He kissed my forehead and headed out of the room, shutting off all the lights save for the lamp on the bedside table. I grabbed my phone from my purse and sent a quick text to Megan, telling her that the date went great and I didn't know when I'd be back but it sure as hell wouldn't be tonight. With that done I powered down my phone and snuggled into the extra comfy bed and was asleep in seconds.

It felt like I had only been asleep for a few minutes before I felt Eric between my legs, licking a highly sensitive part of my anatomy. He smiled up at me. "Naptime is over Lover. Sunrise is not far away and I want you many more times before I go to my day rest." And that's what we did during the last remaining hours of the night. I lost how many rounds we had and how many orgasms he had given me.

We collapsed in each other's arms after the final round. I had never felt so satiated in my entire life. Eric reached over my exhausted body to turn off the light before pulling me against him and draping an arm over my waist. He kissed my neck and whispered, "Stay with me. Spend the rest of your time here by my side."

I sighed. "I can't Eric. That wouldn't be fair to Megan." I paused and snuggled into him as best I could. "But I don't see why I can't divide my time between the two of you."

"Whatever time I can get, I will take. I've never met a human who I was so enamored by."

"That makes us even then. I've never met a vampire I wanted to spend time with."

Eric pulled me closer. "Sleep my lover. I will take you back to your car as soon as I wake." I closed my eyes and quickly fell asleep with a smile on my face.

True to my word I divided the remainder of my vacation between Megan and Eric. Though we did spend most of our nights at Fangtasia. Megan loved the attention she'd get from the vampires, Pam included, in a mostly safe environment. Eric and I would periodically sneak off to his office for some passionate, primal sex. After the first few times I was no longer embarrassed that all the vampires in the bar could hear us.

My last night in Louisiana Megan was more than happy to send me off with Eric. He assured us both that his day man would bring me back with plenty of time before my flight. He took me back to Formaggio's for dinner and dancing, then back to his house for cuddles and sex. Lots and lots of sex. After one extremely vigorous round, I laid curled up against him with my head on his chest. I kept my eyes closed while he stroked my hair. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.

"How much I'm going to miss you."

"I'm going to miss you too." We were silent for a moment before he said, "You can always stay here."

I sighed and sat up, pulling the sheet over my chest. "Eric, we've been over this. I have a life back home. We both knew going into this that it was a limited time thing." I felt tears beginning to form. "No matter how much I wish it wasn't."

"Please don't cry Arianna. You know I hate it when you do that." He pulled me back into his arms. "I know you cannot just up and leave your life to move here. I'm just being selfish. I'm not used to not getting what I want and it's not exactly bringing out my best side." I let out a little laugh and he smiled. "That's better. I have a surprise for you." He reached over into the night stand and pulled out a rectangular velvet box. He handed it to me. "Open it."

I did as told and gasped. Inside was a diamond infinity pendant with a heart shaped ruby in the middle on a white gold chain. "It's beautiful."

He carefully took it out and put it on m. "I wanted to get you something to remember me by."

I turned to face him. "I could never forget you Eric." I kissed him gently. "Thank you." He smiled and pulled me back down to lay next to him. No more words were said. This was our goodbye. My gut clenched as I realized this was the last time I'd be in his arms. The feeling only worsened when I came to the startling realization that, somehow over the last week, I had begun falling in love with Eric. Life really was unfair sometimes.