Chapter 7:
"So, why are we watching zombie movies?" Sookie asks as I put the DVD of the newer Dawn of the Dead in the DVD player. We are both in our pajamas, settling into the living room to watch the movie.
"To get us in the zombie-killing mood for tomorrow," I say, stretching out on the love seat and snuggling up in a blanket.
"Oh…Do you really think we are going to have to kill some?"
"We might; would you prefer to watch something else?"
"No, this is fine."
As the movie was beginning, there is a knock at the door. "I'll get it." I get up from the love seat, clutching the blanket around me and open the door to see the one person (or vampire) I was hoping not to see until tomorrow night.
"Hello Eric." I say and lean against the door jam.
"Hello lover." He says with a smile and takes a step forward.
"You wish." I say, rolling my eyes as I pull the blanket tighter around me.
"Not for long. Can I come in?"
"Only if you promise to behave."
"I can't promise anything."
"Well then, can I get back to watching Dawn of the Dead?"
"You two are having a movie night and you didn't invite me? If I had feelings they would be hurt."
"Jeez, Eric, don't you have a bar to run?" Sookie says as she walks up behind me.
"I put Pam in charge for the time being. I needed to talk to the two of you."
"About tomorrow?"
"Yes."
I step out of the door way and claim my seat on the love seat.
"May I?" Eric asks me, meaning for me to lift my legs so he can sit. I roll my eyes and sit up. "Thank you," he says and sits close to me.
"Bite me." I snap.
"Don't tempt me," he says, letting his fangs run out and he kisses my neck. I shiver involuntarily, which makes him smile and return to a normal sitting position. I glance over at Sookie, who is glaring at Eric.
"We know Bill's location and we will go on with the plan as scheduled."
"Is that all?" Sookie asks, still glaring.
"Yes it is."
"You know, there's this thing called a telephone, you can call people on it and tell them information that doesn't necessarily require a visit." I say, glaring at him as well.
"And miss zombie movie night with you two?" He lays one of his long arms across my shoulders.
"Which you are now ruining." I say, trying to shrug his arm off, but he puts it back.
"Eric, am I going to have to rescind your invitation to my home?" Sookie says with a condescending edge.
"No."
"Then shut up and watch the movie if you want to stay." She says and presses play on the remote. Surprisingly, we manage to get through the movie without a single peep from Eric, except from the occasional snicker about me and Sookie's squeamishness. Once the movie is over, Sookie told us that she was going to go to bed early because we have a big night tomorrow evening and we need to make sure we bring everything necessary, and once again I'm left downstairs with Eric.
"I think you've earned yourself a True Blood." I say, getting up and stretching a bit before heading into the kitchen, humming the Richard Cheese version of Down with the Sickness from the movie. Eric walks slowly into the kitchen doorway and leans against the door jam and watches me as I shake the bottle walk up to him. "Here." I say and look up at his face.
"Thanks," he says, but before I know it, I'm in his arms, my legs wrapped around his waist and he is kissing me passionately.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" I say as I pull away from the amazing kiss, somewhat reluctantly. "How the fuck did you do that?"
"It's part of being a vamp-"
"Rhetorical question; can you put me down, please?" He walks me over to the counter and sets me down, placing his hands on each side of my legs. His beautiful blue eyes boring into mine.
"Zoey, why do you resist me?"
"Because, for one thing, this isn't my house to be fooling around in and I have too much respect for myself to be one of your whores." He just shakes his head and laughs. "I'm serious!" I can feel my temper rising, and the bottle of True Blood falls on the floor. "Oh Fuck!" I say for two reasons: one, that's going to be a bitch to clean up and two, I just uncovered another secret. I'm telekinetic, well, sort of. I haven't mastered it yet and that's part of the reason I was going to my brother's place in the first place. The bottle crashing to the floor distracts Eric and I climb off the counter, grab some paper towels and begin to clean it up. I can feel Eric's stares on my back, but I refuse to look back at him.
"Zoey, what-?"
"Maybe you should leave; I got to clean this up." I feel a swoosh and Eric is on his hands and knees looking at me, trying to get me to look in his eyes.
"Look at me, Zoey." His presence flusters me even more and I accidentally slice my hand on a piece of glass.
"Ouch, shit! God Fucking Dammit!" I say, falling back on my heels clutching my hand.
"Let me see your hand." Eric says calmly.
"It's fine," I get up to rush to the sink but Eric stops me before I get there.
"Let me see your hand." I know this is a losing battle so I extend my wounded hand, wincing in pain and nervousness. He takes it, inhales deeply, closes his eyes, and begins to lick my wound. I gasp and his eyes flick open and he stops. "Zoey, my saliva has coagulant in it; it will make the wound heal quicker." All I can do is nod and watch him. He resumes, closing his eyes in pleasure, as if it's the best thing he's ever tasted. Once I feel the wound is closed, I gently pull my hand away and Eric doesn't resist. His blissful gaze reaches my eyes, and I blush and turn back to the mess on the floor.
"Thank you." I manage to say, meekly, as he sweeps up the broken glass.
"You're welcome." He says, quietly as he walks up behind me after I throw away the soiled paper towels. "Does Sookie know?"
""Know what?"
"Don't play dumb."
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"What are you?"
"Exhausted." I say with a yawn. Eric stares at me for a moment and looks away.
"I will leave you so you can sleep, but this conversation is not over." He takes my once wounded hand and kisses it. "Good night, lover," and he walks out the door, leaving me, yet again, stunned.
A/N: I tried to make this chapter longer and add a twist. I hope you guys like it. Thanks again to those who read, favorite, and review my story. :D