A/N: You all lucked out. I started on this last night, and since I'm still unemployed and did not feel like heading to school today you get another update. Thanks again for all the positive reviews. I'll try to keep updating as quickly as I have been, but once I get back to work the updates will slow a bit. Just a warning. Hope you all enjoy!!
EPOV
I rise slightly before the sunset totally looking forward to this evening. I was never a father in my human life, and I find myself looking forward to being a father to James.
After taking a quick shower, I get dressed and make my way out to Bon Temps. I pull up to the old house and all the lights are off. DAMN!!! I told that woman I was coming this night, and to be here. I know she is in town, so I decide to give it a few minutes before I go to find her; believe me, she does not want me looking for her.
About 10 minutes later I see an older jeep Cherokee head up the drive. "What a shitbox that car is" I think to myself. And I know instantly it must be Sookie's car. Before the car even stops, James bounds out of the car and runs up to me. He starts talking a mile a minute. "Are you really a Viking? Is that really your car? Can you take me for a ride? He says practically jumping up and down.
I chuckle to myself. I like the kid already. I answer his questions and give his hair a tousle. He then introduces himself to me and sticks out his hand. Without even thinking I take his hand and shake it, but also give him a pat on the back. I just can't help myself.
But it's in this moment I realize he has no idea I'm his father. I can instantly feel my temper rise and just glare at Sookie.
She immediately orders him in the house. The boy does not want to go, but finally relents when she raises her voice at him.
"Hello Sookie, so nice to see you." I say without absolutely no emotion.
"Hey Eric". She replies to me, looking slightly scared. Good.
"So how are you Eric? And what the hell happened to your hair?" she says trying to make small talk.
I remember the night I had to have Pam cut it. She'd been doing my highlights and well, let's just say I got a little to much blood in my hair.
Deciding not beat around the bush with her. "I did not come here to see you woman. I will inform you that I have guards posted to both you and James both day and night. Let me stress, these guards are for James, and their orders are to protect HIM first, and if they feel like it, then they can help you."
"Let's go in the house Sookie, I see we have company". I glance in the direction of a collie lurking in the woods which I know is Merlotte. Fucking Shifter.
"No Eric, I think we are fine out here, I don't want to invite you inside."
"YOU DO NOT WANT TO ANGER ME WOMAN!!!" I scream at her and pin her against my car. I can hear her heart beating fast and I smell her fear with a slight hint of arousal.
"Eric, please can we try to get along. For James's sake?" she whimpers
"Fine". I release my hold on her. "This is how to will be. Firstly, when it comes to James's protection, you have no say. I will do what needs to be done to keep him safe. Secondly, you will tell him immediately that I am his father, or I will. Thirdly, I will see him whenever I feel like; I will not have you denying me. Never forget, my life would be much easier, If you where no longer around. THE ONLY reason I'm allowing you to live is it will harm my son if you where to die".
I glance over at her and can see she is crying. What is it with humans and tears, it makes me sick. "Are we understood Sookie?" I ask her.
She sniffles at me trying to hold back her tears. I reach out to our bond, and can feel great remorse, fear, and longing coming from her. Longing? She left me, why would she long for me.
"Yes Eric, but I must warn you, If you threaten me again, I'm sure I can find someone to sharpen a stake with your name on it". She says glaring back at me with determination in her voice.
That woman. She always did have more guts than common sense. I'll let it go for now. I inform her that she will be receiving some legal papers in the next day or so, and ask her to send James outside so I may talk to him.
"Okay Eric, but if you do one thing to scare him or threaten him, I will kill you myself".
I hiss at her and she stomps into the house. She still looked great though after all these years and I'm a little angry at myself that I was getting aroused when I had her pinned to the car.
I go to sit down on the front steps, and a moment later James comes out and stands on the top step.
"Come sit down next to me" I say patting the spot on the step next to me.
"Okay" he replies with a trace of fear in his voice.
Crap he must have heard me yelling at Sookie. "You have nothing to fear from me, I promise you". I tell him with a smile.
He sits down and says" You and mommy don't really get along do you?" and looks right at me.
"No James we don't. But I'm going to protect you and your mom from the people who want to get you. Nothing will harm you, I promise you that".
I'm tempted to put my arm around the boy, but decide against it. Instead I decide to ask him about himself. He smiles at this and proceeds to tell me all about his favorite things in school, his favorite video games. He also tells me he just started karate.
"Karate, you know I'm a black belt, I could teach you some moves if you'd like" I tell him.
"Wow, really! Thank you Eric, I'd like that" he smirks at me. Oh man that's my smirk!
We spent about another half hour together just getting to know one another. I really enjoy the boy; he has a great sense of humor and is really an intelligent child. I can see Sookie peeking out the window. Bitch must be pissed we are getting along.
"Well James, I must be going, but I'd like to do something with you this week, is there something you think you might like to do?" I question him.
He thinks for a moment. 'We could go ride go karts. If you want that is". He says and looks down.
"Sounds like a plan". I reach into my pocket and hand him my business card. "These are all my contact numbers and my email. Call or email me anytime you want. If you need something during the day, I've also put my day man's number on the card as well; he will do whatever you might need".
James gives me a big smile and takes my card.
"I will call you in a day or so to set up a night to go to this go karting" I say to him. "Please send your mother back out, I need to speak with her again." I stick my hand out, to give him handshake goodbye, but then James shocks me and throws his arms around me and gives me a hug.
"Thanks Eric, I'll see ya soon!!" he jumps up and bounds back in the house.
Sookie comes back out of the house a moment later. "You know Eric, I don't think it's a good idea for you to take him anywhere." She says and sits down next to me.
"Since when do I care what you think Sookie, besides you'll disappoint the boy, if you don't let him go." I say looking over at her with my best murderous smile.
We just sit quietly for a moment. I glance over at her, and part of me wants to take her and kiss her, the other part of me wants to strangle her. It's got to be the bond. I have not felt it for years and now it's back after so long.
As if knowing what I'm thinking about Sookie says "What are we going to do about the bond Eric? I had not felt anything from it for years, but since I got back, it seems to be back".
" The bond is permanent Sookie, we where pledged with the knife, there is no getting rid of it. I should be able to block my end of the bond. With practice you will be able to so as well. I suggest you learn to do this quickly. I do not enjoy feeling your emotions as I once did." I tell her.
"Eric, about why I left" she starts.
"NO. I have no desire to here your excuses woman. You will learn to block the bond. End of discussion." I tell her and stand up.
"I have need of your services at Fangstasia as well; I will have Pam contact you with nights I need you to come. I will pay for your services, of course."
"Fine, but I cannot do it that much, I have to be home at night for James." She says unable to look me in the eye.
I can tell she feels disappointment. I use this opportunity to mess with her a little. I sit back down next to her. I can feel her longing and arousal at just being next to me.
'You know Sookie" I purr. "I can feel your longing; I can sense your arousal." I take my finger and graze it along the pulse point on her neck. I feel her shutter. "If you want, after the child goes to sleep, I can come visit you in your room, we can, relive some fond memories."
"Pig" she retorts and turns around and slaps me in the face. I grab her by her wrists "DO not EVER, slap me again, unless of course you want to lose a hand.." I say then release her wrists.
She stands up and goes to stand near her front door. "Besides, It's not like you have any problems finding company Eric. Why don't you go find one of those fangbanger's you're so fond of or you could always just… "She pauses.
"Just what?" I'm wondering what she means.
"Oh just forget it, are we done here Eric?"
"Yes we are. Please never forget who Sookie is in charge here. I will give James a call tomorrow night to set up a time to go go karting. Insure he is available for me to speak with. "
I give her a smirk with one eyebrow cocked "Always a pleasure to see you my wife". And go to my car at vamp speed and leave. I give her no chance to reply. HAHAHAH.
Even though I was angry at seeing Sookie again, I do have to admit I enjoyed making her squirm. She really has no right to order me around. If she would have said yes, I think I would have definitely fucked her. She was always a great fuck.
Since I'm in such a good mood, I decide to stop at this little underground club called the basement. The basement is a club where the patrons can indulge in all manner of sexual play. I get to the club, and nod to the bouncer, Of course he knows me. Scoping out the club I spot this little freak I've fucked once or twice before. I beckon her to come over and she does. Good it's on. We go into one of the private rooms, which has some erotic toys.
Once inside I order her to strip and also remove my own clothes. I grab her neck and shove her mouth on my cock. She's sucking my cock and it feels alright and all, but it's really doing nothing for me. I close my eyes and imagine its Sookie sucking me off. I can see her taking my length in her mouth, sucking hard. After awhile, im so engrossed in my fantasy I truly believe it is her. I grab her and place her in the sex swing located in the room. Slipping a finger inside her folds to test if she is ready, she is nice and wet, and I ram into her with my cock. I keep slamming into her, god it feels so good. I just keep fucking her harder and harder until I feel like I'm going to come. I moan "Oh Sookie" and bite into her breast. That's when it hits me. The blood tastes all wrong. I finish my evening meal, and the bloodbag has the nerve to ask me who Sookie is. I glamour the whore to forget our encounter, and leave the club.
It bothers me that ever since Sookie has returned to my life, I've been unable to have sex unless I imagine it's her i'm fucking. Granted, I had to do this years ago right after she left, but I thought I'd been over this. It angers me to think that she still has such a hold over me. I also know that because of James, I'll never be rid of her. I'm sure these emotions are just a side effect of the bond returning. I'll get over it.
I return to my home for the night and power up my laptop. I send an email to a Karate School here in Shreveport, inquiring about classes and also the level of experience the instructor has. Hopefully I can find James a good instructor. I'll also teach him as well. My son will learn to be a warrior just like his father. I also do some research into "gokarting" and figure out what it is, and find a place in Monroe (which is closer to Sookie's home) that has not only go-karts but also video games as well.
While I'm searching the internet I also do some looking at private schools for James. I will not have my child going to that backwater school in Bon Temps. I send an email to a school called Southfield and close up my laptop as it is nearing dawn. As I feel the day take me, I realize, I might actually enjoy this parent thing.
SPOV
Eric has some nerve. Threatening me and then telling me what to do. He even went so far, as to pin me against his car. I'm embarrassed to admit, I got turned on. This in itself is disturbing, since he's so cruel now. I took a risk, and managed to dip into his mind for just a moment. Just like the first time I saw his thought's it was like being tossed into a pit of snakes. It was truly scary. Also apparently I'm supposed to be getting legal papers. What the hell is he on about?
Eric ordered me to send James out. I warn him to not scare him or I'll kill him myself. He hisses at me and I go inside to get James.
"Honey, Eric would like to speak with you for a little while." I tell him.
"Are you okay mommy? I heard him yelling at you." he asks me.
I tell him im fine and send him out. Of course I stay right near the door so I can hear what's going on. Oddly enough, they seem to be enjoying each other's company. I hear James telling Eric about his favorite video game. I take a peek outside and see Eric smiling and laughing with my son. What the Hell??? Seeing him like this, reminds me of My Eric. Not the monster that just came out to play a few minutes ago.
Their conversation goes to Karate, and Eric offers to show him some moves. James seems thrilled by this offer. Eric then tells him he wants to hang out with him and asks James for an idea of what he might like to do. James suggests Go Karts. HA. I'd like to see that 6'5 Viking Vampire get into a go kart. I'd pay good money to see that.
A few minutes later they are saying their goodbyes and James gives Eric a hug. This really surprises me. James has never warmed up to strangers that fast. It took two visits before he was comfortable with Bill.
James comes back in and says" Mom, Eric wants to talk to you again. Guess what? he's going to teach me karate and take me go karting!!!" he exclaims and bounds upstairs to his room.
I head back outside and take a seat next to Eric. Damn he still looks good. Even with this new gelled back short hair. He's dressed in jeans and a black Ed Hardy Tee with motorcycle boots on.
Eric and I speak about him taking James. Of course the smug bastard would have to throw it in my face that James would be disappointed if I did not let him go. Then I mention the bond. He flat out tells me it's permanent and I better learn to block it since HE did not care to feel my emotions anymore. Feelings mutual buddy.
I decide to try and talk with him about why I left. "Eric, about why I left" I start.
"NO. I have no desire to here your excuses woman. You will learn to block the bond. End of discussion." He tells me coldly and stands up.
Then he tells me he needs me to read minds at the bar again. At this point I don't feel like arguing so I just agree. I feel so sad and disappointed that Eric has become this way. But yet I still long for him to take me in his arms.
As if Eric can sense what I'm thinking he slides over to me and says,' you know Sookie" I can feel your longing; I can sense your arousal." he takes his finger and grazes it along the pulse point on my neck. I can feel myself getting wet already. "If you want, after the child goes to sleep, I can come visit you in your room, we can, relive some fond memories." He purrs.
"Pig" I retort and turn around and slap him in the face. He grabs me by my wrists "DO not EVER; slap me again, unless of course you want to lose a hand." He says then releases my wrists.
I start to tell him off basically saying he should go find a fangbanger. But then I almost make I huge mistake and mention what Pam told me but, I stop myself just before I do. He's seems to wonder what I was going to say, but does not feel compelled to push the issue.
Eric informs me he will call James tomorrow night, and before he's ready to take his leave, cocks an eyebrow at me and says "Always a pleasure to see you my wife." He smirks and takes off at vamp speed to his car. What an asshole.
I go back in the house to tuck James in for bed. All he can talk about is Eric this, and Eric that. Frankly it's enough to make me want to scream at him. I finally get him settled down enough to go to sleep.
Heading back downstairs, I pour myself a glass of wine and decide to plop down in front of the TV and just veg out. Bill knocks on the front door. As if he can sense I'm in no mood to talk, we settle in on the couch and watch a re-run of the Cosby Show on Nick at Nite.
After about an hour he finally asks me" So Eric came tonight?"
"Yes Bill he did. You where right. He has changed."
He turns to face me. "And what about James, was the poor boy frightened of him?"
I laugh. "I wish. He absolutely adored Eric. And oddly enough, I think Eric enjoyed meeting him. They really seemed to hit it off."
Bill rolls his eyes." I hope for James's sake that Eric is being genuine although I highly doubt it. I'm afraid he will hurt him in the end. Eric is incapable of Love."
"I don't know Bill. You did not see them together. I think Eric really wants to try and be his dad. You did not see how protective he was of James".
"Sookie, I don't like it, Eric will use the boy, or will just dump him when he gets tired of playing daddy. I would never do that. Sookie we can still leave with James tonight." He leans over and tries to kiss me.
"No Bill" I say pushing him away. "I don't feel that way about you anymore. I really need to give Eric a chance at being a father."
"You still love him, don't you? He spits out
"Yes Bill. I suppose a part of me will always love him, after all he is the father of my child." I sigh.
Bill agrees to drop the subject. We continue to sit in silence just watching tv. I still love Eric. I was denying it to myself for so many years, but seeing him again made me realize I was still in love with him. This is something I needed to get over immediately. Eric obviously does not want to do anything but use me for my telepathy. He pretty much told me his life would be easier if I was dead. I think that's telling me right there any hopes I might have had of the three of us being a happy family, are gone.
Bill get's up to leave. I give him a hug goodbye and ask him if he'd mind watching James one night this week, since Eric wants me to read minds at the bar again.
"Of course Sookie, I enjoy the boy." He returns my hug and leaves through my front door.
It's been such an emotional day all I can think about is going to sleep to forget.
The next morning I'm awoken by the sounds of Metallica blaring from the stereo downstairs. For a six year old, James has such odd taste in music. I grab my robe and head downstairs to fix us breakfast. When I get downstairs, I find James head banging and playing air guitar to Metallica's One. I laugh to myself. My son truly is the best thing I've ever done in my life.
"Morning Mommy!" he exclaims.
"Hi Honey, did you sleep well". I ask him
"Sure Mom". He get's down off the couch he's been perched on and turns off the music. "So what's up with Eric Mom? Why is he so nice to me, and why does he seem to not like you?" he questions me with a glare.
I head into the kitchen and he follows. James takes a seat at the kitchen table while I fix us some fruit salad. "Well Mom, I'm waiting."
I'm really freaked out now. James is also a telepath like me, and I'm not so sure I was blocking very well last night. But I decide to try and just ignore the question.
"Oh hun, we just fight sometimes, it's nothing really." I tell him as I set down his breakfast.
"Well mother", he glares at me," If you won't tell me, I'm sure Eric will. I'll just ask him when he calls me".
That little shit. Sometimes he acts so much like Eric its scares me.
"James, don't you go bugging Eric with grown –up things. He's a very busy man." I tell him as I join him at the table.
"He said I could call or email him anytime mommy. He even gave me his business card." James reaches in his pocket and waves a business card at me.
I go to grab the card from him. "No Mom. It's my card." and he shoves the card back in his pocket.
We eat the rest of our breakfast in silence. James just keeps glaring at me, and I'm doing my best to block him from my thoughts. Does he know? Did he hear Eric mention he was his father last night? Did he read my thoughts and figure it out?
I know I really need to tell him, but I chicken out and keep quiet. I can only hope Eric keeps his mouth shut. I highly doubt Eric wants to deal with an over emotional six year old.
I'm sitting on my laptop looking at job postings for librarian positions, while James is sitting on the couch playing his gameboy, when there is a knock on the door.
I get up to answer the door and find Eric's day guy that little weasel Bobby Burnham on the other side. "Hi bobby" I say with dryly.
"Miss Stackhouse" he says. "These papers are for you." He shoves me an envelope. "Also my Master has told me to inform you, your presence is requested at Fangstasia this evening." Oh great I think to myself.
"I need to see Master James as well". Bobby barks at me. Just then, James get's up and comes over to the door.
"I'm James sir". He says to Bobby.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Master James". He says jovially. What the fuck?"Master Eric has instructed me to give these to you." Bobby then hands two packages over to James.
"I've also been instructed to introduce myself and inform you that I'm at your disposal for anything you might need during the day." Then he smiles at James.
"You mean you'll get me anything I ask." James questions him.
"Anything Master James". He replies.
"Go get me an Oreo blast from Sonic then" James orders him.
"Of course" Bobby replies and turns to leave.
"No Bobby. You don't need to do that." I tell him. "James, you apologize for ordering Mr. Burnham around and go to your room. Leave the packages."
"But Mom, he told me anything I wanted. And those are my presents" he whines.
"You apologize or you won't get these presents at all" I scold him. I won't have my son becoming a spoiled brat just because Eric is loaded.
"Fine. I'm sorry Mr. Burnham." He says and stomps up to his room.
"Miss Stackhouse, I'm at your son's disposal. I was ordered by my Master to listen to his orders as I would his" Bobby informs me.
"Bobby, he's six year old. I won't have him disrespect anyone, even if it is you."
"Fine, Miss Stackhouse. The Master says to have those papers signed and bring them to Fangstasia this evening". He turns and heads back to the car.
I slam the door and head over to the couch to open the envelope. Inside I find a child support agreement first. Oh my god !. Eric is going to pay me $5,000.00 a month in child support. What does he think? That I can't afford to take care of my own son!! Fuming I throw the paper down.
The next document is a custody/ adoption agreement. How the hell did he get this? Just two years ago, the law was passed that vampires could adopt their human mate's children. The document inside states that James legal name was to be changed to James Eric Northman. Also this document gives Eric full joint custody of James. Something tells me that Eric is probably is going to buy off a few judges to make this legal.
As much as I want to fight the adoption and joint custody agreement. I know I'll never win. Eric has loads of money. How much I'm not sure. But I know he could afford to bribe whoever he needed to, to get this done. I sigh and sign the paper. I won't sign the child support agreement though. Eric can pay something, but not $5,000.00 a month. It's just too much. I won't be a kept woman.
Curiosity is killing me. I look over to the packages and see a note attached. Even though it's addressed to James, I open it anyhow.
James,
I can assume by now your mother has informed you that I am your father. Nothing brings me greater joy. If you have need to talk to me about this please call me. I will answer any questions you may have my son.
Enclosed please find a cell phone and a book on Vikings. I know from our talk last night, that you where very interested in learning more about it.
This cell phone is so you will be able to contact me anytime. I have programmed my numbers, my child's numbers, and also my day man's number's if you are in need of anything at all and I'm not available. This phone is quite fun as it is also capable of playing music and games.
I will call you this evening.
Your Father,
Eric
That sonofabitch! How dare he write a letter like that! What if James had read it first?
Eric has every intention of letting James know he is his dad. Ughh. I open the book. It's a children's book on Viking Tales. That's actually a nice present. I go to open the box I'm assuming holds the cell phone.
What the hell!!! Eric bought my son an iphone. A six year old child has no business with a 400 dollar cell phone. I quickly close up the box and stash the letter and legal documents since I hear James come downstairs.
"What did I get mommy?" he asks and sits down next to me.
"Oh honey, Eric got you a book on Vikings". I hand James the book.
"Cool. What's in the other box Mom?" he asks me.
"Oh nothing honey. I need to return this to Eric tonight." I tell him.
"Mommy, those where both for me. What is in other box?"
"It's a cell phone, but it's too expensive. It's not appropriate for you to keep it." I tell him.
"Mom, that's not fair."
"Sorry baby." I lean over and hug him.
It's still fairly early in the day, so I decide to take James over to Bon Temps Elementary and get him registered. James has been in a mood all day, and when we get to the school he tells me he thinks it's a dump. Principal Mcnair gives us a tour, and James says "Mom, they don't even have computer's here".
I assure him that even though it's not as advanced as his school in Sanibel Island, It's still a good school. He just shrugs his head. Michael comes running into the office. This seems to perk James up." Mom, may I go play with James for a bit?". He asks me.
I allow him to go as I have papers to fill out. I register James as James Northman. But also make sure to note the other name he went by. When I complete the paperwork, I hand it over to a young looking secretary.
"Northman." She questions. I can tell by looking at her mind that she immediately thinks of Eric and what he had done to her. I swear he's such a manwhore.
"Any relation to the vampire who owns Fangstasia?" she asks slyly.
"No it's a coincidence is all". I say quickly and leave the office to find James.
I find James and Michael out on the playground running around on the jungle gym. I'm so glad James will at least have one friend when he starts school. Luckily James has always been able to control his telepathy much better than I could at his age, so he has never had to suffer the ridicule I did as a child. At his former school he was popular with all the kids.
Being the son of a prominent vampire will make him a target though. I'm sure there are many children whose parent's are involved with the FOTS at this school. I glance back and notice the two guards trying to blend in. James has not noticed them yet. I'm glad. I want him to have as normal of a childhood as possible.
I tell James it's time to leave and we head out. I need to get some things from the grocery store, so we make a stop at the Piggly Wiggly on our way home. Getting some grocery's for the next few days I also remember to stock up on some more true blood. I have a feeling I'll be entertaining vampires a lot more now.
By the time we get home, it's already starting to get dark. James goes to help me carry in the packages and when he heads back out for another load, my phone rings.
"Hello" I greet my caller.
"Why did James not answer his phone? Am I to assume you did not allow him to have it?"
It's Eric. Oh great.
"No Eric, It's too expensive." I say. He growls at me. "You will give him the phone immediately. I do not wish to have to speak with you every time I want to talk with my son." He hisses back into the phone. I can imagine his fangs are fully out right now.
"Does he know?" Eric questions.
"No Eric not yet." I say tentatively. "I was going to explain to him tonight. I swear."
"Put him on the phone immediately woman, I am losing my patience with you. You have until tomorrow night to inform him, or I will myself when I take him out tomorrow night." He snarls.
Grabbing James as he comes back in with an armful of groceries I tell him "James you have a phone call, it's Eric."
James grabs the phone out of my hand and says happily "Hi Eric, thanks for the book."
I can only hear James's side of the conversation, so of course I'm wondering what Eric is saying to him. I'm trying not to intrude on his call so I head into the kitchen with the load of groceries. I can still hear from the kitchen.
James is laughing and says "I know, she'll never change". Christ what is he telling him
There is some more laughing and James explains his day to Eric. I hear a few more yes's, okay's and cool's then I finally hear "Alright Eric I will, See ya tomorrow." I hear James coming back into the kitchen.
"Mommy, Eric says to tell you to be at his bar by 8pm. Also he wants to talk to you about my school." Terrific he's been a father less than 24 hours and he already wants to try and dictate things to me.
James smirks at me and says" May I please have my phone back now? Eric says you are to give it to me." Great, FUCK FUCK FUCK.
"Okay honey" handing James the box. "Just make sure you don't take it to school with you, it's very expensive."
"Mom, Eric told me to take it everywhere in case something happens." With that he trots off to play with the new phone.
I'm preparing our dinner; I can hear James giggling from the living room.
"Honey what's so funny?" I ask him.
"Oh nothing Mom, Eric just send me a funny joke on a text." He says immediately returning his attention to the iphone before him.
Great. So this is what I have to look forward to for the next 10 or so years. In less than a day, Eric's managed to make my son idolize him. Maybe I should have just run off with Bill. But no, I could not do that; it would not have been fair to Bill to use him in such a way. While we are finishing up dinner. I can hear Bill knock at the back door.
"Come on it" I yell.
"It seems I'm on baby sitting duty this evening. I was informed by the Sheriff." Bill replies.
"Uncle Bill!!!" James screams and jumps out of his seat and immediately tackles Bill. Bill just chuckles at my son, and returns the hug.
"Why would the Sheriff order you to watch me Uncle Bill?" James asks him.
"Your…Eric is the local lawman for the area vampire's. He needs your mom to go to his bar tonight, so he requested I watch you." He tells my son.
'Oh yeah, Eric mentioned I'd see you tonight when I was talking to him before." James says offhandedly. "He's so cool Uncle Bill, isn't he?"
"Surely" Bill replies with a forced smile.
Cleaning up from dinner, I leave Bill and James in the living room playing checkers while I get ready to head to Fangstaia. I don't want to look like I'm trying to hard, but of course I want to look nice. Picking out a nice black dress and heels to match, I do my hair, and slap on some makeup. Quickly saying goodbye to Bill and James I head out the door to make my way to Shreveport. Shit, I'm going to be late.
The drive takes me about 45 minutes and gives me some peace and quiet. Before I know it, I'm pulling into the lot of Fangstasia. I grab my purse and make my way to the entrance. Pushing past the pathetic fangbanger's I make my way over to Pam who is in front checking id's.
'Sookie, so good to see you my friend." She smiles showing some fang.
"Oh hey Pam, Eric wanted me to come and listen in tonight for a bit."
"Of course, follow me. Last I saw, he was on his throne enthralling the masses." Pam takes my hand and drags me through the bar. Nothing has changed at all. The patrons are still the same pathetic lot looking to get bitten and fucked by a vampire, mostly Eric though.
As we approach the dais Eric's throne is on I see him sitting on his throne, with some pathetic fangbanger in his lap, grinding into his crotch.
"I see he's busy Pam, I'll just sit in a booth and listen in for awhile." I say trying to sit at the closest booth.
"Nonsense Sookie." She grins. "See he's summoning you". I look over to Eric and he is motioning with his hand for me to come over. Prick.
Making my way over to Eric I glare at him. "Sookie, your late." He says.
"You will listen in for awhile. There has been some terrorist activity against vampires in my area recently by the FOTS. If they are planning anything else, I want to know about it." He commands.
"Okay Eric". I reply. Eric rises from his throne and grabs the fangbanger's hand. "I'm going to have dinner, when I return, we have some matters to discuss." Eric takes the fangbanger's back to his office.
I can hear all the jealous thought's of this pathetic lot at not being the 'Chosen One" for this evening. It truly disgusts me some of the things I hear. If I'm not mistaken there are not many women in this crowd tonight that Eric has not fucked.
I settled in to listen for any FOTS spies. A few minutes later, I feel pure lust from the bond. I know at this moment Eric is having sex with the girl. I can't believe he would embarrass me like this. I'd felt lust last night as well and know that he fucked someone last night as well.
Furious now, I get up and head over to this cute vampire who'd been giving me looks for the past ten minutes. He's about 5'9 with black hair and amazing green eyes. "Hi, I'm Sookie". I introduce myself.
"Sookie, I'm Christian. Would you care to dance?" he extends his hand to me. I take his hand and let him lead me onto the dance floor. He takes me in his arms and we start dancing close to 'The Kill" by 30 Seconds from Mars. I glance over to Pam, and can see she's shaking her head laughing. Well, might as well give her a good show.
I move closer to Christian and wrap my arms around his waist. He tightens his grip on me and leans in placing a soft kiss on my neck. I grind up against him. I'm now really getting into this dance and find I'm having a good time. Christian leans in, and whispers in my ear "You are quite beautiful my sweet". He looks me in the eyes and turns to kiss me, when all of a sudden I feel myself being grabbed away.
"Out of my bar, you are banished" Eric roars to the other vamp.
"Yes, I apologize Master". He bows and makes his way to the front door.
Eric grabs my hand and drags me back to his office. "What the fuck do you think you where doing?" he snarls at me and throws me on the couch.
"Whatever do you mean Eric?" I ask sweetly. "We where only dancing."
"I will not have my wife act like a whore in MY BAR." He yells baring full fang.
"I'm not your anything Eric, I can dance with whomever I please" I say defiantly.
"Woman, do not try my patience, while in my bar, around other vampires, you will behave in a manner appropriate of your position."
"My position?" I question.
"Yes as my bonded, wife and mother to my child." He glares icily.
"Wonderful, so while I'm sitting being the perfect "little woman" you can feed and fuck on whoever you want". I yell back at him.
'I do not care what you do; you can fuck whoever you want. But when in my presence in this bar, you will do as I say" Eric sits down in next to me.
"Fuck you Eric" I go to slap him again and he grabs my wrists. Eric pins me down on the couch and hisses. He leans down and licks my neck." Get off me Eric" I try to push him off me but he does not budge. "You know Sookie, I'm still hungry, and your blood was always so delicious". He places a kiss on my neck and continues kissing my chin and my cheek. Just as he leans in to kiss my lips, Pam throws open the door.
"Oh my, I hope I'm not disturbing anything" she says with a hint of fang.
"Of course not Pamela, Anything I can do for you?" He releases me and sits up. I can see he's sporting quite the erection, but seems unfazed. Pig.
"Oh master, I just needed Sookie for a minute, I believe there to be a FOTS spy in the bar". I get up and accompany Pam out of his office. I look back and he winks at me. It takes all my willpower not to go back and slap him silly.
"Thank You Pam, I don't know what would have happened if you had not come." I tell her.
"Are you stupid?" she asks me with an acid tone. "Didn't I tell you not to anger him? If I had not come in when I did, you'd be flat on your back submitting to him right now." She quirks an eyebrow at me.
"I know Pam, thank you. So where is this spy?" I go to sit back down in a booth.
"Oh there's no spy, I was just saving your ass once again." She turns and leaves me in the booth.
After about a half hour, his highness emerges from the office and sulks over to my table. "Hear anything of value?" he questions and sits down,
"Well, if wondering what you're like in bed, or fantasies of the many whores you've fucked, then yeah I've heard tons." I roll my eyes at him.
Eric chuckles at me. "What's the matter, Jealous darling?" he purrs at me and grabs my hand. Managing to pull my hand out of his grasp," Hardly." I tell him.
"If there's nothing else Eric, I'd like to go home now" getting ready to grab my purse and hightail it out of there.
'Oh yes, two other things, I need those papers Bobby gave you to file with the court. Also I've arranged to enroll James in Southfield School in Shreveport, he starts next Monday." Eric slides a brochure for the school over to me. I glance at the brochure. It looks like a very nice school but then I see how much tuition is.
"9,000 dollars a year Eric. I can't afford this, besides James is enrolled at Bon Temps Elementary".
"I will not have my child attending school in that backwater town. I've already paid the school fees." He states.
"I cannot drive him to Shreveport and back every day Eric." I say putting the brochure in my bag. "I need to work Eric."
"One of the guards will drive him and stay during the day with him, and then drive him home in the evening." He looks at me smugly.
'I need those papers as well Sookie".
"I forgot them Eric, I'll give them to you tomorrow." I get up. "I'm leaving now Eric, goodnight." I stomp out the bar and head to my car. Holding back my tears, I go to start my car and it won't start. "Will this night get any worse" I wonder.
"I see your car is quite dependable Sookie." Eric opens my door and extends his hand to me." I will drive you home, come."
He releases my hand so I can lock up my car, and I follow him over to the corvette. He opens my door and I climb in.
Luckily for the first 20 minutes or so, Eric does not feel the need to speak, as he is driving at least 3 times the speed limit and bopping along to some up-tempo rock music. I close my eyes, and pretend to rest until I feel his hand inching up my thigh.
"Cut it out" I say pulling his hand away.
"What's the matter precious? Cat got your tongue? You're never this quiet." He says chuckling to himself.
'Dick" I retort and he let's out a loud laugh.
"Oh Sookie, you always amuse me." he smiles at me and winks again.
The rest of drive is quiet. We pull up in front of my house and he shuts off the car. I bolt out of the car. "Thanks for the ride Eric" I say quickly and head toward the house.
Just then, James bolts out of the front door and runs over to Eric. He bends down and gives James a hug.
"Leave us Sookie, I wish to speak with James a few minutes before I take my leave." No point in arguing with the jerk so I just stomp in the house to go speak with Bill.
EPOV
What a fun night I've had tonight. I so enjoy annoying the hell out Sookie. While I was enjoying my evening meal, I could feel her rage and jealousy. Oops. I guess I forget to block off the bond, how forgetful of me.
When I return to the bar, I find her dancing suggestively with some vampire. Furious I march right over to her and after ordering the vamp out of my bar, haul her into my office and toss her on the couch. I tried to talk with her rationally but she just needed to be difficult.
As she goes to slap me yet again, I grab her wrist and pin her down. Being this close to her, it makes it impossible to fight the urge to taste her and fuck her senseless. I lick her neck and start kissing her neck moving my way up towards her lips. Just as I'm about to lay a kiss on her, Pam bursts in. What a bitch. Apparently though there is a fellowship spy in the bar and Pam wants her to listen in.
They leave my office and I need to gather my thoughts. Did I just almost fuck Sookie? Maybe I need to let it happen once to get out of my system. I ponder this idea for a moment, but then dismiss it. I cannot. If I'm to be a father to James, I will need to deal with her for many years to come and having sex with her again will just make things all that more difficult. So no as much as I want her one last time, It won't happen.
Before heading back out to the bar I grab the brochure for Southfield School I had Bobby pick up today. I've already arranged enrollment for James and paid the fees. I'm sure Sookie will be pleased. It seems like a nice school.
Making my way back out to the bar, I find Sookie out in a booth and join her. I question her if she's heard anything of value and she sasses back to me that if hearing about all the fangbangers who want to, or have fucked me, sure she's heard a lot. I think my little telepath is jealous.
Deciding to let it go, I hand her the brochure and inform her this is the school I've enrolled James in. She get's pissed and in no certain terms, tells me she already enrolled him at the local elementary in that backwater where she lives. I think not. She also gives me some lame excuse that she needs to work. I inform her one of the guards will take him and drive him and also stay with him during the day. This shuts her up. And of course she forgot the paperwork I wanted her to sign.
She get's up to leave. After a moment I decide to call it a night as well. Heading out to my car, I can see that Sookie's piece of shit will not start. I really did not want a drive out to bumfuck this night, but it might give me a chance to see James so I head over to her vehicle and offer to drive her home.
I mess with her a little on the drive, but for the most part leave her alone. I can tell she's fighting back the tears. I wonder why. She acts like she's hurt but yet, is the one who left me. I never went anywhere. And why the hell do I care if she's upset. I won't allow myself to. No way.
We get to her home and she practically fly's out of the car. James must have heard the corvette and bounds out the front door and runs to me. I bend down to hug him. I just can't help myself. Being around him brings out emotions I've spend over 6 years trying to bury again. But this is fine. James is my son. He will not leave me. I'm sure of it. I think.
I inform Sookie I'd like to speak with James a moment, but she basically ignores my comment and storms in the house. I gesture to James to join me in the car, as I do not want her overhearing what I say to him.
"Did you enjoy your time this evening?" I ask him.
"Sure DAD." he responds and looks at me angrily.
Oh hell I think to myself.