Dead and Dating

Disclaimer: I don't own the Southern Vampires. Sole copyright belongs to Charlaine Harris. I'm poor, please don't sue.

This story occurs after From Dead to Worse

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My insides felt like they had been tied in knots. I reached into the box and ran my fingers over the cool gold finish. I sighed and threw my arms around Eric. "I love you.", I whispered and then reached into the box. I lifted up the gold ring with the house key attached. He wanted me to move in with him.

For a split second I thought there was going to be an engagement ring in the box. I was relieved to see that I didn't have that big of a decision to make yet. But moving in however, was a large step. I clutched the key ring to my heart.

"Eric, you want me to live with you?"

"Yes, I want to share my home with you. I want to live with you and love with you. Seeing you at the kitchen table , in your sleep wear, eating dinner with me. I want that every night."

"But Eric, I can't give up my Grandmothers house. It has been in my family forever."

"I never said you had to. Amelia pays you rent, does she not?"

"Well, yes..."

"Then let her rent the house. Then maybe one day you and I can move into that home. But for now, I would like you to share my home." He looked up at me like he was a second away from begging. I couldn't think of any reason not to. I grabbed his face in my hands and kissed him until I couldn't breath. I pulled away and looked into his eyes.

"Yes, Eric, I will move in with you." He picked me up, being careful of my shoulder.

"Sookie, I was so worried I was going to lose you tonight. I never want to feel like that again."

He showered my face with kisses. He brushed feather light kisses on my eyelids, my nose, my cheeks, and eventually my lips.

"You know whats funny?", I asked him quietly.

"What lover?"

"I thought there was an engagement ring in the box."

"Would you have said yes?"

"I'm not sure, I would have had to think about it."

"Do you love me?"

"Of course. I'm just not sure about that big of a step yet."

He kissed my forehead. "I know your not ready, but when you are, please know. I already have the ring picked out."

"When did you get it?" I could barely keep from gasping.

"After Rhodes. When we danced, it was like I was lost in you. Then watching your face when I spun you around in the air. I could have done that forever. I knew then that I loved you. And I hope that one day you will be my wife."

"Vampire/Human marriages are now legal."

"I know, Sookie, I know. I pray one day you will give me the honor."

I didn't know what to say to that. So instead of speaking I lifted my face to his and kissed him gently. It wasn't like our normal kisses, this one was slow and searching. I relaxed and let myself go in his arms. Finally releasing all of my fears. I know he felt it, because he squeezed me tighter and kissed me deeper.

That night he did not "fuck" me. He made love to me. It was slow, and passionate. We climaxed together and when we were done he held me in his arms. Tears started flowing down my face.

"Eric, I don't think I ever realized how much I love you. I'm so sorry I pushed you away for so long. I didn't mean to flaunt Quinn.." My voice trailed off. Eric brushed over my lips with his fingertips.

"Lover, It is the past now. We are the present. I love you too, Sookie." He smiled at me and I gazed at him lovingly. Then something snapped me back to earth. I wanted to move in tonight. It was only 1am. We had plenty of time before dawn.

"Eric, can we move some stuff in tonight?"

"You certainly are excited aren't you?"

"Yes, I am. I can't wait to start my life here with you." Something started to bother me though. I had a nagging feeling about something that was left unsaid.

"Eric, what about Pam?"

"Well, that's why she went to your house. She is going to move some of her things there and stay with Amelia. Not every night. She will still live here on most weekends because of the bar. But during the week she is going to stay with Amelia."

I laid my head against his chest for a few more seconds. "So, can we go get some things from the house?" I heard him laugh. It shook his chest and made me giggle too. "Of Course, Lover."

Before I knew it I was dressed again and climbing into his car. We set out for Bon Temps, my hand resting on his the whole way.

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Okay, that was a short Chapter. Sorry for the teasing, but all I can say, is that the story isn't over yet! There is still lots more plot left. I'm building up to the plot involving the FotS. Please stick with me. It won't all be fluff. But I felt I should give you guys something tonight. Thank you for all the comments. They really do motivate me to write more and more.