A/N: Okay here's the weekly update. I'm glad I wrote most of this last week, or I would have never gotten it out to you!. I had a little evil fun with Sookie, after the way she treated Eric, I think she deserved it. Just remember these two are not ready for their happily ever after just yet, still more drama and angst to come. Also I decided to also post on Livejournal. With all the authors being pulled, you can never be too careful. I'll also keep posting here as well, and should have my livejournal completely updated soon and will post there as well. This is my link .com. If you want to follow me from there feel free. Enjoy !
SPOV
After Halloween, I've finally resolved that I'm done with Eric. He tried to call me for a few days after, but I let James pick up the phone around the times he calls. I'll always love Eric, after all, he gave me James, but I can no longer deal with his man whore ways. James is very upset I won't even let Eric apologize, but I've told him that many parents don't get along, and He is just going to deal with the fact that Eric and I will not get along.
The night after he texted me, the next day a delivery from a florist showed up at work. I glanced at the card quickly, realizing they where from Eric, and refused to accept them. Let Mr. Northman deal with that.
Eric is taking James to a Metallica concert tonight. I'm really surprised Eric is taking off work on a Saturday, but James is thrilled. Metallica is his favorite band. I'm having Damien over tonight, and I've decided that I'm going to sleep with him tonight. It's time to move on and frankly I'm really horny. And it's the perfect time, since James will be at Eric's.
"James hurry up, Nigel needs to leave to get you to Shreveport in time for the show." I yell up to him.
James comes bounding down the steps with his overnight bag. "Why don't you drive me to dad's mom?" he asks slyly.
"No Honey. Nigel is here and he will do it. I have no desire to be anywhere near your father." I tell him.
"Mommy, your just being stubborn and it's stupid." He spits at me.
"Listen to me young man, if you keep up with the attitude, you'll not go." I lecture him.
James has been nothing but attitude since Halloween." Whatever. You can't forbid me to go; I'm going to Dad's house. And he'll let me go." he says.
"Not if I don't let you go to your dad's young man. One more word, and I'll call him and you'll stay home."
"You wouldn't."
"Try me James." I say fuming. Just let him back talk me one more time.
Smartly, my boy shuts up. He should know better than to test me. I realize he's acting out because he's upset that I no longer want to talk to Eric. But he needs to respect me. Ten minutes later Nigel comes in to get him and James leaves without even a goodbye.
I have about an hour before Damien will be here, I have just enough time to shower and get dinner in. I've decided to make Gran's Jambalaya for dinner. I shower and change quickly and check on the dinner. I did the prep last night, so all I really needed to do today is throw it in.
Right on time, Damien knocks on my front door. I open the door to find him holding roses.
"Thank you, they are beautiful". I reach up and kiss him on the lips.
I lead Damien into the dining room and pour him a glass of wine. The dinner has about another half hour so we catch up on some small talk.
"Where's your son tonight Sookie? I was hoping to meet him." He asks.
"Oh, his dad took him to a Metallica concert. It's his favorite group." I tell him.
"Isn't he a little young for Metallica?"
I laugh. "Yes, I suppose, but James is very mature for his age, and he'll be fine, Eric is with him." James could not have a better bodyguard at a concert than his 1000 year old Viking Vampire father.
We chat a few more minutes, and I bring dinner out.
"This amazing Sookie, where did you learn to make this?" he asks me smiling.
I grow sad. Gran. She would have loved James more than anything. It's been over 9 years since Gran was murdered, and not a day goes by where I do not think of her. I know she'd be proud of me.
"What's the matter Sookie?" Damien asks taking my hand.
"Oh I'm sorry, you just reminded me of my Gran. She taught me to make this. " I say with tears in my eyes.
"She passed?"
"Yes, she was murdered over 9 years ago." I tell him.
"Murdered?" he says stunned.
"Yes. She was murdered by a serial killer. I really don't want to talk about it. I'm sorry." I say quickly. Now is not the time to explain the reason Gran is dead is because I was dating a vampire and Rene hated woman who dated vamps. Poor Gran was not the intended victim, I was.
Damien smiles at me and squeezes my hand. "Tell me about her."
I tell Damien all about Gran. How she raised Jason and I after our parents died. How she instilled values and morals in me. Just what a wonderful person she was.
"She sounds amazing Sookie. I'm so sorry you lost her." He says sincerely.
I clear the plates from dinner and we retire to the living room. I pour us both another glass of wine and we sit in front of the fire, just enjoying each other's company occasionally kissing.
"Sookie, I'd like to ask you something." Damien says gazing into my eyes.
"Okay."
"We have been seeing each other for awhile now, and I know it may sound silly, but I'd like to ask you to be my girlfriend." He tells me.
It's now or never. If I say yes, I will have moved on from Eric. If I say no, I'm sure Damien will want to end things. He seems like a very serious minded person.
"Yes, I'd like that." I smile and lean over and kiss him.
Damien leans over and takes me in his arms. He leans me down on the couch, never breaking our kiss. He runs his lips on my lower lip, trying to enter my mouth. Opening my mouth slightly, he slides his tongue in my mouth, massaging mine. His hands reach up and touch my breasts. I can feel his hardness pressing against my leg. He's not nearly as big as Eric, Hell most men aren't. Damn I really need to not think about Eric right now.
Damien reaches under my blouse and lifts it over my head. He reaches behind me, and undoes the clasp on my bra, releasing my breasts. Slowly he massages my bare breasts and I reach over and pull his shirt off.
Leaning down he takes a nipple in my mouth, "Amazing." he murmurs and begins to suck and lick my nipples. I grasp his shoulders enjoying the pleasure he gives me. He leans down and unbuttons my jeans pulling them down. I lift up to help him get them off and also undo the button on his pants. And he gets up to take them off, immediately leaning back down placing soft kisses on my breasts and my stomach. I feel one of his fingers push aside my panties, and run a finger across my folds.
I place my hand on his dick and begin to stroke him through his briefs. Slipping a finger inside me, He begins to rub my clit with his thumb and sticks a finger inside me. I moan. He reaches down and pulls off my panties and quickly removes his own underwear. He reaches in his back pocket of his pants and takes a condom out and rolls it on. I've only ever had sex with a condom one other time, and that was with Quinn. I find it really awkward waiting for him to put it on. Reaching down to grab his dick, He places himself at my entrance and pushes in. It hurts a little, since I've not had sex in over 7 years, but I quickly adjust. He begins thrusting slowly at first, then picking up speed. "Oh Sookie, your so fucking hot." He moans and keeps thrusting, unfortunately never hitting my spot. He keeps going for about 10 minutes. It feels nice, but I'm nowhere near an orgasm. I can feel his dick tightening, and know he's going to come soon, so for the second time in my life, I catch myself moaning faking an orgasm just to get this over with. He spills his seed and collapses on top of me panting. Pulling out, he goes to the bathroom to dispose of the condom, and I grab the quilt from my couch to cover myself.
"You're amazing." He says when he returns and gathers me in his arms.
Unfortunately, I can't say the same thing so I just smile at him. I wonder if this is what women have to do all the time. Maybe I'm spoiled for human men. I really just want him to leave. Hopefully this get's better after time.
"Let's go to your room." He says yawning.
"Damien I'd love to have you spend the night, but James will be home tonight. I need to tell him about us first before you spend the night." I say reaching up to give him a quick kiss.
"Of course my dear." He says. He holds me for about another half hour, and get's up to get dressed.
"Would you and James like to do something tomorrow?" He asks as he puts on his shoes.
James would totally flip on me if I introduced Damien to him after the attitude he's been giving me about Eric. I need my son to get over that first, before I bring another man into his life. I decide to be honest.
"I'd love nothing more than for you to meet James, but now is not the best time. James was hoping that I would get back together with his Dad, He just found out that will never happen and is not taking it very well. He just needs a little time is all." I tell him.
"Okay, You know what's best for your son Sookie. Maybe you could spend the night with me Monday?" he asks.
"Sounds good. I tell him." We kiss again and he gets up to leave, telling me he'll call tomorrow.
What the hell have I just done? I've not only agreed to be his girlfriend, but I had sex with him and it was horrible. Getting up, I take a quick shower, and change into some pjs. I head back to the living room. I need someone to talk to so I decide to call Pam.
Dialing Pam's cell, I hear her call tone "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo. I just chuckle to myself. That Pam.
"Hello there Sookie." Pam answers.
"Hey Pam how are you?" I ask.
"Bored with the vermin. I just love the fact I got stuck here on a Saturday night, while my master took his little human to a concert." She snarks.
"How are you Sookie?" she asks
"Not too good Pam. I had sex with Damien tonight." I tell her.
"Oh my, and how was it?" she chuckles.
"Not great." I reply. She starts laughing her head off. "Oh Sookie, if at first you don't succeed, try again!" she laughs loudly.
"This is not funny Pam." I fume at her.
"Of course it is. You are spoiled for human men Sookie. If you wanted to get laid, why did you not just fuck Eric? He'd be more than willing." She says still laughing.
"I'm not having sex with Eric ever again Pam. You're the one who told me to go out and have fun." I spit.
"Well yes, but you did not. So find someone else or fuck Eric." She states.
"I told Damien I would be his girlfriend before we had sex."
"Oh Sookie, why would you have done a foolish thing like that? Have you ever not heard of "try before you buy." She laughs.
"Whatever Pam." I hiss.
"Oh my friend, I'll get you a rabbit. I have one, they are wonderful. If you'd like, I can come over and show you how to use it." She says sweetly.
"Uh, thanks but no thanks Pam."
"Well the offer is always open Sookie." she purrs.
"Okay Pam. Look I'm going to go to sleep, I'll talk to you soon okay."
"Call Eric Sookie. Quit being a child." She says.
"WHAT!!" I scream.
"You know what I mean. What happened on Halloween was not his fault. Granted, he fucked that bloodbag, but you are not together and he has stopped with her and all others."
"I don't care who he fucks Pam." I tell her nervously.
'Yes you do Sookie. And right now, He's not fucking anyone. You both need to grow the fuck up. I'm really getting tired of playing referee between you two. So is James." She says smugly.
"Excuse me?" I ask her.
'Your little human had a nice little talk with Aunt Pam. Eric had an emergency meeting come up, and I took him for a few hours. We got along famously." She cackles.
"What did he say Pam?" I stammer.
"He said he can tell from both your minds that you both want each other, but you are both constantly changing your minds. He says he just wishes you'd both stop. I agree with him. He may be a little boy, but he's no dummy, after all he is Eric's son." She says proudly.
"Pam don't talk to him about things like this, He's only a boy. I'm sure Eric would agree with me on this." I tell her.
"Why don't you call him and tell him what we did? Hmmm?"
"I'm going Pam goodnight." I say getting ready to hang up on her.
"Just think about it Sookie. I just want to see my master happy and you as well. Get rid of the bloodbag, and go be with Eric. If you call him now, I'm sure he'd come by tonight." And with that she hangs up the phone.
Ughh. What the hell am I going to do? Not even two months ago, Pam was telling me to stay away from Eric. Now she's trying to get me back with him. And she's talking to my son behind my back. I really don't know how I feel about James having the influence of "Aunt Pam" in his life. I need to talk to Eric about that. I'm still not ready to speak to him so I chicken out and decide to send him an email.
From:
To:
Eric,
I just found out Pam took James this week. I'm not too sure how I feel about Pam being alone with him. Not that I'm worried she will do anything to him, but Pam is not exactly "child appropriate" at times. Hope you boys had fun at the concert.
Sookie
After I send the email I decide to get to sleep it has been a long night.
The next morning I get up and make my coffee and head to my computer to check my email. There is one from the realtor in Florida. The house finally sold and the closing is scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving. I think it would be nice to go to Florida and respond that I will be there. I think I'll bring James so he can say goodbye to his friends as well. He never got the chance. I also think a few days away might do some good. Of course I'm sure Eric will have loads to say about this. And of course I see Eric's response to my email.
From:
To:
Sookie,
Yes we had a wonderful time last night. I managed to get backstage passes, so James got to meet the band and take pictures with them as well. He really enjoyed it. I find I did as well. Since he was up so late last night, I figured he could sleep in, and I'll bring him to your home tonight when I rise.
As for Pam, I agree that she might not be "child appropriate" but she is not only my child but your friend. I trust her with our son implicitly and do not understand why you do not as well. I'm sure Pam would be upset if she knew. I will not inform her of this though. She claims James get's on her nerves, but yet when I arrived from my meeting, those two where playing a video game and getting along like old friends. Perhaps you just don't like him around vampires. You must never forget though Sookie, he is also part vampire as well. We have no idea what other traits he may develop as he ages.
Eric
Damnit! Leave it to Eric to remind me that our son is part vampire. I have never let myself think about how he may change as he ages. What if he starts drinking blood? Or stops aging after a certain point. And he's bringing him home tonight. This is not what we agreed on. He was to come home first thing this morning.
I spend the rest of the day cleaning and go over to Merlottes to meet Tara for lunch. I have not had a chance to see her since I've been back. I walk in and find her seated a booth.
"Sookie!!!" she exclaims and runs over to me and hugs me.
'Hey Tara" I greet her with a hug. Sam comes over and we all catch up for a few minutes and takes our order.
"So Sook, let's see pictures of that son of yours" she says
I reach into my purse and pull out some pictures of James. One was taken right before we left Florida, and the other is one with him and Eric on Halloween.
"Sookie, why does James look like the vampire?" she questions.
"Tara, Eric is his Dad. And so far, he's been a good father to James."
"Girl, how is that even possible, I mean he's a vamp. But James looks just like him, so I guess it is true." She says matter of fact.
"So are you guys dating again?" she smiles at me. Luckily Sam brings over our order and for a blessed few minutes we dig in and I do not need to answer.
"Well girl, I'm waiting."
I sigh. "No Tara. All we do is fight all the time. In fact we are not even speaking right now."
"Sook, that vamp loved you. I could tell. After you left, he questioned us all. He looked all over for you. He was a wreck." She says looking right at me.
"I know Tara, I hurt him. There is just too much between us. Besides I have a boyfriend." I tell her.
I tell her all about Damien. Then I tell her all about what's gone on between Eric and I since I've gotten home. I tell her how confused I am, and that honestly don't know what to do. I even let her know that sex with Damien was horrible.
She laughs." Girl no wonder it sucked. You are totally in love with Eric. And from what you tell me he loves you as well. Okay vamp is a horndog, but you guys where broke up. You can't really blame him for what he does when you are not together." She pauses. "Eric is gorgeous, rich, a sex god and apparently a good father. Sounds to me like the obvious choice is right in front of ya."
And she is right. As much as Eric's ways bother me, I have no right to be mad at him for things he does when we are not together.
I tell her about what happened on Halloween with the fangbanger. Maybe after she hears this, it will change her mind.
"What did he do when she hung on him?" she asks.
"He told her to go away. She lunged at me and I punched her, Pam came and took her away. Eric seemed more concerned with if I was okay. Tara, he even offered to give up Fangstasia for me."
"Girl he offered to give up his bar? Yes what happened might have pissed you off, but he was honest with you. I think if you guys are going to work out he needs to give up that bar. And if he's willing, and it's his own idea….. Go get him girlfriend." She assures me.
"Thanks Tara". We enjoy the rest of our lunch. She shows my pictures of her daughter Jasmine with JB. We make plans for all of us to get together soon so our kids can play. She asks what school James goes to, and I tell her Eric sends him to a private school in Shreveport. One more point for Eric in her mind. But then again, Tara never judged me for dating vamps like everyone else.
I head home after lunch and do a few more things around the house and throw in some laundry. Before I know it, it's dark out and I hear the corvette's engine roll up the drive. I go outside to greet them.
James jumps out of the car. Eric has not gotten out and still has not turned the car off. I motion for Eric to get out. He turns off the car and comes over to us.
"Would you like to come in Eric?" I ask him.
"Why?" he asks dryly.
"Well I'd like to talk to you about a few things Eric. They have to do with James." I tell him. And they do. I need to tell him about Florida.
"Fine." He replies and follows me into the house.
I tell James to go take his bath and when he's done Eric will tell him a story before bed. James bounds up the stairs leaving Eric and I in the living room.
"Would you like to sit down?" I ask him.
He does not reply, but sits down on the couch. I sit down in the chair on the other side.
"So what do you want Sookie? I need to be at the bar in a bit." He retorts sarcastically.
"Well Eric, My house in Florida sold. I'm taking James over thanksgiving weekend for the closing and so he can say goodbye to his friends." I tell him.
"No."
'What do you mean No Eric?"
"You will not take my son out of state. I forbid it. You may go. I will send a guard with you. He will stay at my house while you are gone." He orders.
"Eric you can't forbid me to take James out of state." I say
"Can't I Sookie? If you refuse to listen, I'm afraid I will just need to take you to court. And of course I will win. After all, you lied about his existence to me. A Judge might just give me full custody." He snarls.
So we are back to asshole Eric. Just great. At that moment, James comes downstairs crying. "Dad, I want to go to Florida, I'm going with mom." He cries to Eric.
"No son, it is not safe. I must forbid it now. I will take you another time to see your friends." He tells James gently.
"NO!" James screams. "I'm going with mom, you can't stop me. Besides it's Thanksgiving. You don't even eat. What am I going to do, sit around and eat turkey while you and Aunt Pam drink blood, gross."
Whoa. I can feel Eric's temper rising through our bond. I hope he can reign it in. if he blows up at James, It will scare him and all the progress they've made will be lost. I can see Eric is struggling.
"Child, you will do as I say. I forbid this for your safety not to harm you. Do not be irrational like your mother." He fumes.
"Oh just great Dad, go ahead and insult Mom, that's all both of you are good for. I'm so sick of this!!!" he screams. "I wish we never came here. I hate this place and I want to go home mommy!" Screaming again he runs upstairs and I hear he door slam.
Eric gets up like he's going to leave." And just where do you think you are going?" I ask him.
"Your son has made it abundantly clear he was happier before I was in his life. I will give him his wish." He says. I reach out to the bond and feel a little anger but mostly extreme sadness.
I walk over to Eric and take his hand. "Come sit down Eric." He allows me to bring him back over to the couch. I sit down next to him, not letting go of his hand.
"Is this the first time you've fought with him?" I ask.
"Yes." Eric replies.
"Oh Eric, all kids say they hate their parents. James has said it to me more time than I remember. You are just trying to protect him, and he's acting out to get what he wants." I say calmly.
"So he does not hate me? He does not regret meeting me?" He asks hesitantly.
"Of course not" I squeeze his hand. "He would be hurt if he never saw you again. He loves you Eric."
"And I love him. I'm just not used to this. I've never quarreled with him before."
"Welcome to parenthood." I say and smile at him.
He smiles back at me. I can tell by our bond that he is relived.
I decide to bring up an alternative." Eric, maybe you could come with us. We would be safe if you came right?" I ask him.
He ponders a moment before answering. "Yes. You both would be safe if I accompanied you to Florida." He pauses." Would you be okay with that alternative Sookie?" he questions.
I smile at him." Yes I'd like that Eric. Would you take us to Florida?"
Eric smirks at me. "It would be my pleasure Sookie. Shall I book a two room suite? A room for James, and one for us?" he says raising an eyebrow.
I decide to mess with him a bit." That could be nice." I say seductively and grab his knee.
Eric is speechless. He's just staring at me with his mouth open. He recovers quickly." Think you're funny? My little bullshitter..." but he says it smiling.
At that moment we both look at each other and start laughing. I do want to talk to Eric about us, after speaking with Tara; I am convinced I need to give Eric one more chance.
"Eric I did want to talk to you about something else." I say to him.
"Yes?" he questions.
"I'm sorry about Halloween. I had no right to judge you on things you do. We are not together after all." I say to him sincerely.
"And I am sorry you had to witness that. It was not my intention to offend you. You even sent back the flowers I sent you." He says wounded.
'I know. That was Childish of me Eric. I'm sorry."
He looks stunned again. "Did you mean what you said that night?" I pause." About wanting to give up Fangtasia and give us another chance?"
Eric is silent for what seems like an eternity but is only really probably seconds. "Yes. Iam seriously considering selling my interest in the bar to Pam. It is time for something different. I will still keep an office there for my sheriff duties, but I rarely sit on display anymore."
"And the other thing?" I ask hesitantly.
Again he pauses to gather his thoughts. He runs his hands through his hair and sighs. "I did Sookie. I'm just not sure about the feasibility of that anymore. Look at us. All we do is fight."
Disappointed I say "Of course, your right." I look down so he won't see the tears I'm fighting back.
Eric puts his arm around me and pulls me close. He puts his finger under my chin and tilts my head up so I'm looking him in the eyes." I said it's not feasible Sookie, not that I don't want it. Would you like to try being together again?" I can feel his anxiety through our bond.
It's now or never. "Yes" I say immediately.
I'm totally bombarded my feelings of joy from Eric. He takes me in my arms and hugs me tight. He breaks our embrace and glances in my eyes. Just as he leans in to kiss my lips I hear "Mom? Dad?"
Eric and I quickly break apart and James comes over to us.
"What are you guy's doing?" he asks.
"Nothing sweetheart. What's up?" I ask him. He looks over to Eric. "I'm sorry Dad. I did not mean it." He apologizes.
"It's okay James." Eric says. He reaches over and puts James on his lap." Besides, after speaking with your mother, we've decided we are all going to Florida." He tells him.
"All of us? Like together?" he questions us.
"Yes. I'm going to take you and your mom over Thanksgiving weekend." He tells James happily.
James looks back and forth between us hesitantly before he speaks." Is that a good idea Dad? I mean you guy's always fight. You don't have to. I'll stay home with you." He smiles at Eric.
Eric looks over to me before he speaks." I don't think we will be fighting much anymore James. Your mom and I have talked out some things. I'm sure we will have a nice trip." He reassures him.
"If you say so Dad. I just hope you don't fight. I don't like it when you guy's fight."
James then hugs Eric. He get's up and hugs me. Before turning to go back upstairs He says" Night Mom, Night Dad, love ya !" and bounds back upstairs happily.
Once we hear James door close Eric looks back over to me." Did I handle that okay Sookie? I was not sure what to tell him."
I smile at Eric." No that was great. I don't think he needs to know what we are doing just yet."
Eric leans back over and whispers in my ear "Shall we retire for the evening. Lover?" I can feel his hand snake up my leg. Part of me wants to throw caution to the wind and jump him. I never thought hearing him call me lover again would make me so damn aroused.
"I'll be retiring. You mister" I poke him in the chest." Should be heading back to Shreveport."
"Lover, isn't this the part where we have make-up sex till dawn?" he smirks at me.
"Eric I don't want to rush this. I want to take things slow. You might start by taking me out on a date." I suggest.
"Very well, you're so mean" He pouts. "Would you like to accompany me out tomorrow night? The bar is closed, I'm sure I can persuade Pam to stay with James for a few hours." He waggles his eyebrows at me.
I laugh. "I'd like that. Now get going. It's late and some of us need to be up early in the morning."
"Can I at least kiss you goodnight?" he leers at me. Without giving me a chance to reply, He swoops down and captures my lips. The kiss starts out sweet, but all too soon he slips his tongue in my mouth and deepens the kiss. I moan and it takes all the energy to push him away.
"You're incorrigible"
"I know" he smirks. Placing one more light kiss on my lips he gets up." I'll see you tomorrow when I rise." And with a wink, he's out the door in a flash.
For the first time in many years I feel completely at peace. Working things out with Eric won't be easy, but I know its right. I also need to break up with Damien. I should really feel worse about technically just cheating on him with Eric, but I don't. That bothers me somewhat, but I'm still so dizzy from Eric's kisses I could care less. With a smile I shut off the lights and head to bed.
Just as I'm starting to drift off I hear my phone beep with a text. Glancing at my phone, I see it's from Damien. Damn.
Damien: Everything okay? Did not hear from you today?
Everything's great. It just has nothing to do with you. I realize I need to take care of the Damien situation immediately.
Sookie: I need to talk to you. Can we meet for lunch tomorrow?
Damien: Aren't you coming over tomorrow?
Sookie: That's what I need to talk to you about.
Damien: Okay. Meet you at 12 at the Grill.
I'm about ready to close up my phone when it beeps again. I look this one is from Eric.
Eric: Are you naked?
I laugh. God he's such a perv. But I love it.
Sookie: No. Going to sleep. Fully clothed!
Eric: LOL. K. Sweet Dreams dear one.
I drift off to sleep with thought of a very naked Eric. Yum.
The next morning I get up and drive James into school and me to work. I let him know on the ride, That Eric and I need to do something and that Pam will be watching him at Eric's house for a few hours. He seems okay with it. I drop him off at school, and let him know I'll see him at Eric's later.
I get to work and the morning flies by. Around 11am I see a man carrying flowers head toward my desk.
"Sookie Stackhouse?" he asks.
I answer yes and he gives me a clipboard to sign. I look for my bag to give him a tip but he informs me it has been taken care of. I got a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Smiling, I figure these are from Eric.
I open the card and read it. They are from Eric as I suspected.
To New Beginnings
~E~
Mara one of the librarians I work with spots the roses and heads over.
"Who are those from?" she asks.
What the hell do I call Eric? By human law, He's not my husband, and we've been back together less than a day. "My boyfriend". I reply with a smile.
"Oh that hot professor I've seen you with?" she questions. Shit I forgot about him.
"Not exactly Mara." I say.
She sits down next to me." Spill" she smiles at me.
Why not. All girls deserve a little gossip." Well I've been dating the professor, but I'm breaking up with him today. Last night my son's father and I decided to give things another chance." I reply like a giddy schoolgirl.
"Oh, is he that hot blond stud you showed us in the Halloween pictures?" she winks at me.
"Yes that's Eric." I say.
"Well hell Sookie. That's one fine man. Besides, it's always better when kids have both parents together if they can be." She smiles and takes off back to her area.
The next hour flies by, and before I know it I need to head over to the Grill to meet Damien.
Damien is sitting waiting for me at a table when I arrive. He stands up and leans in to kiss me. I push him back and give him a quick peck on the cheek.
"What's wrong Sookie?" he asks immediately.
"We need to talk Damien." No sense in dragging this out." I can't see you anymore."
"Why Sookie? What happened? I thought Saturday meant something to you?" he asks with a hint of anger.
I owe Damien a decent explanation. He's been nothing but sweet to me." I was wrong to lead you on like that. I did not mean to hurt you. This just won't work." I tell him.
"What's his name?" he spits.
"It has nothing to do with anything like that" I say.
" have kept me at a distance for months. When we finally have sex, you push me away. I want to know why. The truth you bitch." Okay the name calling is a little uncalled for, but I guess I deserve it.
"Okay Damien." I sigh. "The truth of the matter is that I've never gotten over my ex. We worked out some things last night, and have decided to try again. We are back together now."
"So basically you've been dating me, and screwing him behind my back?" he asks.
"NO. It's not like that." I say.
"Fine. Just know if that fuck breaks your heart again, don't expect to crawl back to me." he states and get's up and walks out.
Ending relationships are never easy, but I'm glad that's done. I should really have never started with him to begin with. Just kept it as friends. I doubt he'll ever even speak to me again.
The rest of the day goes by quick, and I find myself looking forward to my date with Eric. I get to his house and knock on the front door. James opens the door.
"Hey Mom."
"Hey hun, how was school?" I ask.
James tells me all about his day. He's having some problems with his math homework so I sit down with him to work on it. Since im already dressed in a nice skirt and top, We lose track of time doing word problems.
"Good evening." I hear Eric greet us. I turn around to look at him. He's dressed in grey slacks and a black button up shirt. He comes over and hugs James and then winks at me.
"How was your day James?" he asks our son.
"Word problems suck dad" he retorts.
Eric laughs out loud. He sits down with us, and we all try to figure out the math problems with him. Surprisingly, it's the 1000 year old Viking that has the least problems with them.
About a half hour later, Pam comes through the door. I guess at some point she must have moved out of Eric's house. Last I heard she lived here.
"Oh isn't this adorable." She snarks looking at all of us.
"Hello little human." She greets James.
"Hey old vampire." He replies. She just laughs. I can see these two get along. Our lives will never be normal; I guess I just need to be happy people care for him, and that Pam keeps things "G" rated.
"May I go swimming?" James asks us.
Eric answers. "That's fine. Run up and change. Aunt Pam will sit with you in the pool. And no diving without me around, okay?"
'Okay." James responds happily and runs upstairs.
Eric excuses himself for a moment, saying he needs to check his email quickly, and then we can be off.
"So Sookie, hot date tonight?" Pam says the minute Eric leaves the room.
"We are going on a date Pam, yes." I respond.
"This is good. I just want to see you both happy. Eric can be totally unbearable when he's unhappy, as you well know. I'm glad the both of you have decided to grow up." She snarks.
"Pam, things are complicated, but we are going to try. I think we are finally doing something right." I smile.
"Let's hope so. I can no longer take my master's mood swings. I need a vacation." She replies.
Eric comes back in then. "Ready to go?" he asks me.
I agree and we leave Pam. Eric escorts me over to the passenger side and opens my door for me. He get's in his side and we head out.
"So where are we going?" I ask him. He smiles at me and takes my hand." There is this new supe run jazz and supper club. I though that might be nice. If that's not acceptable, we can go somewhere else." he says.
"No that will be nice Eric." I smile to him squeezing his hand. We make small talk on the ride over. He asks me how my day was.
"Oh yes, thanks for the flowers, they where beautiful." I tell him. "Your welcome, thank you for not refusing them." He comments with a smirk.
We get to the club about 20 minutes later. The server leads us to the table and takes the drink orders.
"So who owns this place?" I ask Eric.
"Apparently, an old friend of yours." He responds.
Oh shit. "Who?" I question.
"The kitty. Although my sources tell me he is in Nevada much of the time. Regardless of him owning this, it is quite a nice place, No?"
"Yes. I just hope he's not here. I really could do without Quinn tonight." I tell him.
Taking my hand he says" I feel the same way. I was assured he was in Nevada. Things should be fine."
The server comes over and takes our order. I decide to get a roasted chicken breast, and Eric orders a Royalty. We are just sitting enjoying each other company and the sounds of jazz music from the band. By this time, Eric had slid his chair next to mine, and put his arm around me.
My meal comes. Eric is still sitting next to me watching me eat. He smiles at me occasionally. I feel nothing but happiness and content coming from our bond, and I'm sure he's getting the same from me.
After finishing my meal, I decline desert and we decide to just enjoy each other company. While Eric has his arm around me, occasionally he will lean over and kiss me softly. During once such occurrence, I hear the sound of someone clearing their throat.
"Well Sookie Stackhouse, how are you?" Fuck Me. It's Quinn.
"Kitty, you are supposed to report your appearance in my area any time you return as per our agreement." Eric barks.
"Well Northman I just got back, and wanted to check on the place. I called Fangtasia and left a message." He states. "Imagine my surprise to see you two here. Aren't you both the happy couple." He retorts.
"Leave us tiger." Eric growls. "Can you not see I'm enjoying an evening out with my wife?"
"Bye babe. If you ever want a real man, give me a call." Quinn turns around and leaves us.
"Sookie I'm sorry about that, please don't get mad. I had no idea he was going to be here." Eric says worriedly.
"It's fine Eric. I know.' I reassure him.
"We can leave if you like." He tells me.
I lean over and kiss him. It starts as a slow kiss on the lips but quickly deepens. Eric lifts me up and places me in his lap. His put both hands on my waist, and deepens our kiss. Our tongues massaging each other, I slip my arms around his neck, bring him closer. He leans back and places soft kisses on my neck, and returns to attack my lips. I can feel his hardness on my butt. Someone needs to put a stop to this, before we end up having public sex. I gently push him back.
"Tease." He smiles at me
"Horndog." I retort. We both laugh.
Only staying another 20 minutes or so, we decide to head home since it's already after midnight. On the ride we share a comfortable silence, occasionally looking at each other and smiling. Eric holds my hand the whole way.
Once we get back to the house, we sit on the couch.
"You can stay over tonight Sookie. It is late to head back to Bon Temps." He tells me.
"Oh I planned to. I brought clothes for James and I." I tell him.
Eric moves over next to me and puts his arm around me. "And where will you be resting this evening?" he questions, waggling his eyebrows at me.
"The guest room perv. And no funny business." I scold him smiling.
"Oh Sookie, I'm a perfect gentleman. Shall I tuck you in?" He says winking at me.
I just can't help but laugh at Eric. He's such a flirt. It's just his nature.
"Seriously Eric. I want to wait for awhile before… that happens. We need to take things slowly. For James's sake, okay?" I ask
"For now, I will wait. Just know Sookie, when you finally yield to me again, I'm never letting you go again. You're stuck with me." he jokes.
The emotions swirling around Eric right now are overwhelming. I feel content, happiness and what I think is love coming from him. He might have joked about being stuck with him, but I know he is deadly serious.
Eric walks me up to the guestroom and I feel like I don't want to leave him. Being around him just makes me so calm and happy.
"Will you hold me until I fall asleep?" I ask him.
He smiles and kisses me lightly. "Of course."
We head into the guestroom and I excuse myself to change in the bathroom. When I return to the room, I see Eric lying on the bed in just black silk lounge pants. I lay down next to him and he spoons up behind me dragging me against his chest and wrapping his arms around me. I lean back a softly kiss him. We kiss for a few minutes innocently.
"Sleep Lover". You have work in the morning." Eric places a kiss on my forehead. I drift off to sleep just to hear Eric whispering something in my ear in that ancient language of his.
The next few weeks fly by. Surprisingly enough, Eric and I have been getting along great and we grow closer everyday. I see him at least four times a week. If we are unable to see each other, he always calls to speak with both James and I.
Most of the time we end up doing things together as a family. I let my boys have Wednesday night, as karate is their thing, But other nights Eric will come over and spend time with us or we will be in Shreveport at his house. Also one night a week we make sure to go out on a date just the two of us. We don't do anything special, but it gives us a chance to relax and be a couple away from the prying eyes of our precocious son. And make out like a pair of horny teenagers. Eric has been very understanding about waiting to have sex. And for a horndog like Eric, this is a big sacrifice.
We had just got back from our weekly date and we are on the bed in the guest room just hanging out. I'm already dressed in my pj's and Eric has taken off his shirt and shoes and just has pants on. He's pounding away on his laptop answering a few emails and checking the itinerary for our trip two Florida in two days.
"Lover I booked us a night flight so we can all fly together, is that okay?" he asks.
"That's good. I hate flying and James has never been on a plane so I'm not sure how he will act. It will help if you are there." I smile at him and kiss his cheek.
"Good. And with the accommodations, I booked a house. There is a lack of vampire friendly hotels in the area, but I've found a rental home that suits our needs."
That's the problem traveling with vamps. If you fly during the day, you need to make sure you have the travel coffin. I was glad James would not have to see that just yet. Also certain places are still not that vamp friendly, so finding places to stay can be difficult. I know the area the house is in, and let Eric know it's a nice place. In fact if my memory is correct, it's one of the nicest places on the beach. I'm trying not to argue with Eric about money. He's used to nice things in life, and if we are going to be together I need to try and adapt.
"Maybe now that your home has sold, you can finally get rid of that deathtrap for a reliable car." He states.
In fact I was thinking of doing that. The jeep had broken down again and in fact was getting fixed yet again. I've been driving Eric's Hummer the past few days.
I look over at him and feel lust and ask him" So how have you been feeding?"
"Royalty and bagged blood from the blood bank. You evil woman." He winks.
"Are you hungry?" I ask him seductively.
His eyebrows raise." Are you offering?" he questions.
"Maybe." I say to him shyly. "You little temptress." He responds. Quick as a flash he moves the laptop over to the side table and is on top of me. He leans and kisses me roughly. I open my mouth slightly and he pushes he tongue inside. Our tongues battling, I feel his hands go up under my nightgown." No panties, woman are you trying to send me to my final death?"
I smile and his hands roam under my nightgown. Still kissing me, he runs his hands over my breasts gently rubbing my nipples with this thumb. Slowly I feel his hand traveling south. He brushes his finger on the outside of my folds, and I moan. Gently he pushes his finger inside starts gently massaging clit. This man certainly knows how to please a woman. Since we got back together, this is the furthest I've let him go.
Eric continues kissing my lips and massaging my clit. I feel him stick a finger inside me and find my spot. Oh my god!! It's been years since I've felt this kind of pleasure. I grind into his hand and he chuckles increasing the speed of his finger thrusting. With his other hand he lifts up my nightgown and leaving my lips takes a nipple in my mouth. Lost in pleasure I'm startled when I feel a rush of air and we are covered by the blanket.
"Dad, why are you in the bed with mommy?" Our son asks. Damn.
"What's wrong James?" he asks avoiding the question. Good I would have done the same thing.
'Why where you kissing mommy?" he questions. "And you had your hand under her nightgown." Oh shit. I really did not want him to see this. We are going to have to tell him something.
Eric looks over to me quirking an eyebrow"Sookie?" he asks.
"Did you have a nightmare honey?" I ask him.
"Yes. But why are you and Dad kissing Mom?" he asks yet again.
Eric and I look back and forth at each other." Sit down son." Eric finally says.
James comes and sits in between us." Son, Your mother and I, have decided to try dating again. That is why we where kissing." Eric tells him.
James looks confused. "So you and mommy are boyfriend and girlfriend now?" He asks.
Eric winces a little. I can tell he hates that phrase. "You could say that, yes." He responds.
"James, I do not want you to get your hopes up about this. We are trying to make being together work. I will not promise you that everything will work, since I do not know. Just know that we are your parents, and whatever happens, that will never change, if we are together or not." Eric tells him.
"Mommy are we going to move here?" James asks me.
"Sweetie we are not at that point yet. There are many things your dad and I need to talk about still. We had not planned on you finding out this soon." I tell him.
"Okay I guess." He responds to us. I can tell he's really confused and has no idea what to say.
"Come son, I will take you back to bed and you can tell me about this nightmare of yours." Eric lifts him up and carries him out of the room.
About 15 minutes later, Eric comes back in. He closes the door and locks it. We probably should have done that in the first place.
"I think we need to lock doors now Sookie." he says sitting back down.
"Oh I know, I hope he did not see everything."
"He saw us kissing and he saw my hand under your nightgown. He's confused right now Sookie. He told me he likes the idea of us together, but he does not want to get used to it, since we fight so much. I was hoping we would have been able to wait to tell for awhile." Eric says.
"We have not had a fight in weeks Eric." I say.
"True." He pauses for a moment. "And I hope the days of fights and petty disagreements are behind us. Sookie we need to be completely honest with each other, and trust each other. If we do not, this will never work."
Oh crap. I am trying really hard to trust in Eric. I wonder if I should tell him about Damien. I did sleep with him, but Eric and I where not together when it happened. After all, I don't know about all his conquests. Hell he probably can't even remember half their names.
"I know Eric." I smile and kiss him.
"Eric is DeCastro going to leave us alone?" I ask him.
"Hopefully, it is impossible to figure. By vampire law, we are married and not even a monarch can interfere, unless unfaithfulness can be proven, in that case, the marriage will be dissolved." He says.
'Eric, if you get technical you've been unfaithful. How many thousands of women have you fucked in the past 7 years." I retort.
"Sookie, It is not expected for a vampire to be faithful to a human. It would be if you had been unfaithful." he tells me.
"Oh that's rich. So you vamps can fuck anything you want, yet the little woman has to sit back and take it."
"Lover I don't agree with it. It is just the way it is." He pauses for a moment." I hate to bring this up Sookie but, I need to know if you where with anyone in the seven years we where apart."
"What business is it of your's Eric! We where not together." I yell.
He shakes his head." Please don't be irrational. I'm aware we where not together, and no it is not my business. The reason I ask, is so that we may arrange to have them glamoured in case DeCastro tries to investigate."
Damn. I really don't want to bring Damien up. I highly doubt there is a way for DeCastro to find out I was with Damien. " No, Eric. There was not anyone else." I say silently.
"Okay. If there was, please just tell me Sookie. This is for our safety. Like you said, we where not together. I may be jealous, but I have no right to be mad." He says kissing my forehead.
I snuggle up against him and kiss his chest. I hope I'm making the right choice about not mentioning Damien. I just know that even though Eric claims he will not get mad, I know he will be furious.
EPOV
I lay here in bed holding my angel as she drifts off to sleep. The past few weeks have been amazing. We are spending time together getting to know each other again. When Sookie agreed to give our relationship another try, it was one of the high points of my existence.
Once I realize she is asleep, I slip out of the bed grabbing my laptop on the way out the door. I check on James quickly on the way to my own room. It is still fairly early for me, so I head down to the kitchen to head up some blood to take back upstairs. If James had not interrupted us tonight, I would not only have enjoyed her delicious fairy laced blood, I'd be buried inside her right now.
No matter. It is only a matter of time before she yields to me. Tonight would have been the night I believe. I never thought I'd be cockblocked by my 6 year old son. I chuckle to myself. Sookie wants to wait to have sex. I know she is still afraid for whatever reason. I can feel her apprehension in the bond. I need to handle her carefully. I have every intention of moving both her and James in with me, and eventually marrying her according to human laws.
I've got a few hours until dawn and decide to check my investments and work on some financial reports. There is an email from my lawyer with the preliminary draft on the contract to give Pam Fangstasia. I was serious when I told Sookie I was giving it up. I will still own a percentage and receive some part of the profits, but the primary ownership and bulk of profits will go to Pam. She's been such an excellent child she deserves this. I have more money then I could spend in two lifetimes, and make more daily. Maybe I will just enjoy being a father and eventually a husband. And I still have my sheriff duties as well to keep me busy.
The next night when I rise, I can hear James downstairs in the gameroom playing a video game. I went and bought every game system and many games for each when he started coming to stay with me often. It is odd that he's here, It is a Tuesday after all.
I head down to the gameroom dismissing Nigel on my way.
"Hello" I greet my son.
"Hey Dad" he responds not even looking up from the game he's playing.
I sit and watch him play for a few minutes until he character dies."Are you ready for dinner?" I ask him.
He nods and we head upstairs. I take out a dinner to heat for him and a blood for myself as well. When his dinner is ready, I place it in front of him and quickly heat my blood and join him at the table.
"Is your mother coming over tonight?" I ask. I'd forgotten to ask her last night.
"She did not say Dad." He responds in between bites.
I reach for my cell to call rings three times and she picks up.
"Hello Lover" I purr
"Oh hi Eric, what's up?" she asks me
"I was wondering if you're coming over tonight, did you have to work late?"
"No I'm heading to Bon Temps tonight. I had James come to your house tonight, I hope that's okay." She tells me.
"It's fine Sookie." I let her know.
"Oh good. I'm just going to do some laundry and pack our clothes for our trip. Can you do me a favor and take James to the mall to get new sneakers, his are getting small."
"That's fine. Just remember we leave early tomorrow so please come straight from work." I tell her.
"Okay Eric, I'm just going to take it easy tonight, maybe stop at Merlotte's on the way home for some takeout".
I wish her a goodnight and hang up the phone. It is unlike her to leave James here without letting me know, but I don't think much on it. Perhaps she's just getting comfortable with our situation finally.
I give Pam a quick call to let her know I will not be in tonight. By that time James is done with his dinner.
"I understand you need new sneakers?" I ask him.
"Yep I have to scrunch my toes up now, and it hurts."
We get ready and leave for the mall. I have never been a fan of these enclosed shopping hells. The minute we cross through the front door all I can hear are the sounds of humans scurrying around. I find it quite unnerving.
I take James's hand and I walk over to the directory to find a shoe store. Once we located it on the map, we make our way there. I know Pam shops at Neiman Marcus, and I know they sell shoes so I figured this would be a good place to go.
We get to the shoe area and James quickly finds a pair of DC sneakers that he likes. I've always thought the clothes Sookie dresses him in look cheap, so I take him over to the clothing section and pick up some true religion and john Galliano jeans, along with some Burberry polos, and a few button down shirts. I also get him a little leather jacket that looks like mine. Now he will look like a Northman.
"Dad I need a haircut as well." He tells me
We find a hair shop and walk in. The minute I walk in, the woman start drooling. I tell James quickly to put up his shields immediately. A little brunette calls us back after a few minutes and we make our way back to her area.
"So what kinda style do you want cutey?" she asks James.
"Short and spiked to the left please." He tells the woman. Oh crap. Sookie had his hair cut very conservatively.
"Do you think your mother will approve?" I ask him.
"Oh it will be fine." He smirks at me.
"Oh Eric, it's not that outrageous. I'm sure his mother will be okay with it. All the boys are wearing it like that now." The stylist tells me.
How the fuck does she know my name. She does not look like a fangbanger. I hope to hell I have not fucked this one. The stylist tells my son to go back to get his hair washed.
"How do you know my name woman?" I bark at her.
"Oh, I've been to your bar before. And I have a calendar with your picture. I'm sorry I slipped with your name. I'm sure your son did not catch on." She says.
"It's fine. Just please do not mention the bar or the calendar. I keep him away from those things." I tell her.
"Of course. You seem like a good father." She says to me smiling.
James comes back and sits down. She starts cutting his hair and talking to him. She asks him about his school and what he likes to do. James's is chatting along. I smile at the woman. I'm not usually nice to most humans, but this one has class. A rare find. I appreciate that she kept her thoughts to herself and thought of my son first.
She finishes up and I get to see the finished product. He looks cute. Much better than that cheap haircut he had before. We head up to the register but I slip the stylist a hundred and wink at her. I can sense her arousal and chuckle to myself. Still got it Northman. Almost out of reflex, I think of going back and getting her number. But stop myself. She's the type of human I would have kept around for a few weeks till I grew bored. But I have my sookie now, no others matter. Even if I'm starving and horny as hell.
We decide to head home. Once we get home I turn on the TV and flop on the couch. James sits next to me looking like he wants to ask me something.
"Something you want to ask me?" I ask him.
"Uhhuh." He mutters.
I nod for him to continue." How did you meet mommy?" he asks.
I pause for a minute to narrate the story to G rated in my head." She came to my bar one night." I tell him.
"Oh, so she came to your bar and you asked her for a date?"
"It was not that easy son." I reply. I tell him about how she came with Compton and they where together at the time. I had to leave a lot out, but told him about how I stayed with her when I lost my memory, and that was when we fell in love. I also told him I did not remember for over a year, but when I did, I made sure we where together then.
"So how long where you together?" he says.
"Not long, since soon after the fairies took her and, well you know what happened then." I sigh.
"Are you going to stay together now, or will it end again?" he asks timidly.
"I want to, I just do not know son. You where not suppose to know yet". I tell him.
"Why?"
"Well just in case it does not work. It was our fault for letting you see us kiss. I promise you, I will do my best to make this work." I reassure him.
That seems to keep him happy for the moment. We settle on Orange County Choppers to watch on TV and get to enjoy the show about twenty minutes before my cell rings. I can tell by the caller ID it is Pam.
"Yes Pam." I answer.
"Master you need to come down to the club. The police are here. We had a raid again."
"Can you not handle it Pamela? I have James with me as you know." I tell her.
"I know, but they want to talk to you Eric." She replies.
"Fine. I will be there shortly." And I hang up the phone.
Damn I really do not want to bring James anywhere near Fangtasia. But I've already let the guard go home, and he is too young to stay on his own.
"James we need to go out." I tell him and shut off the TV.
"But it's almost bed time Dad." He says.
"There is a problem at the bar. I need to go to Fangstasia."
"Oh cool ! I get to see your bar!" he exclaims and runs off to get his jacket.
This is so not cool. I have a feeling that Sookie will kill me for having to take him, but I have no other choice.
We get in my corvette and within 15 minutes we pull up in back of Fangstasia. I get out of the car and take James's hand and lead him in the employee entranced and into my office. Pam is inside.
"Now James, I want you to stay in this office. Do not, open the door. You stay here and play a game on my computer, okay". I tell him sternly.
"Okay Dad." He agrees and sits behind my desk and starts clicking the mouse.
Pam and I leave him in the office to go deal with the police. Apparently they decided to pick tonight to raid the place and found two instances of public feeding in the restrooms. A big no no. I'll end up having to pay some sort of fine, and having to keep the club closed a day or two. I'll also need to arrange punishment for the vampires in question. We are just about done dealing with this mess when I hear a scream come from my office.
Pam and I bolt off at vampire speed toward my door and it is locked. I can hear James inside crying.
"Leave me alone" he whimpers.
"Oh nonsense", the other voice states. "Such a tasty treat cannot be wasted." FUCK. It's Madden. And apparently he wants to eat my son. Well FUCK that. I charge toward the door and since its steel it takes me two times before I can bust it down. I get it down just in time I see Madden leaning over about to bite into my boy. Pam grabs Madden up by his neck and slams him into the wall and I rush over to James.
"Dad, he was gonna eat me." he cries. I grab my son up and hold him in my arms.
"What the fuck Victor!" I growl. "Why in hell where you going to bite my son?"
"Your son?" he questions. "Oh yes, I heard from the King you adopted Miss Stackhouse's bastard by rape".
My poor little boy is crying his eyes out and all I want to do is kill this fucker."Pamela take James and go to my house now." I tell her. I hand James over to her, and she carries him out.
Madden is trying to regain his composure after Pam had him in her death grip.
"You must forgive me; I thought you brought a snack Northman." He snarks.
"Madden it is illegal to feed from children not to mention sick." I growl.
"My apologies." He says without a hint of remorse.
"Why are you here Victor?" I ask
"Oh I just wanted to stop in for the Area report." Says joyously.
'I emailed it Victor, yesterday." I hiss.
"Oh, I must have forget to check my email how foolish. If you'll excuse me, have a nice night." And with that he slithers out of my office.
I cannot believe what just happened. If Madden was not the King's second in command, I would have ripped him limb from limb and bathed in his blood. He not only scared my son to death, but was going to bite him and if I'd been a minute later, would have. I finish up with the police quickly and make my way to my home.
I walk in the living room and Pam is sitting on the couch holding James who is still crying. He looks up at me and I sit down and gather him in my arms. Pam gets up quietly, and I can hear her leave.
"He was gonna bite me Dad. He thoughts where all nasty and scary." He sobs.
"James he does not know you read his thoughts does he?" Oh fuck I hope not.
"No"he sniffs. "I just started screaming when his fangs came out.
"Good boy, you must never let anyone know okay."
"Yes" he whimpers.
"Now son, what was he thinking?" I ask him.
James takes a deep breath. "He saw me and thought I looked tasty and he wanted to drink my blood.
What a sick fuck.
"Son that would never have happened. I am so sorry that had to happen to you. Not all vampires are like that. There are good and bad vampires, like there are good and bad humans." I tell him stroking his back to calm him down.
"I knew you'd come Dad, I told him you would and he laughed. He said you adopted me to shut mommy up." He sniffles and rubs his eyes.
"Son, you know that's not true. With some people it is better for them to think I'm not your real Dad. But as long as we know the truth that is all that matters."
"Dad, can I stay in your room tonight?" He asks me.
I figure he must still be scared and not want to be alone." Of course, just don't be frightened when you wake. Vampires are very heavy sleepers and you will not be able to wake me after the sun rises. Your guard will be here by the time you are up."
He nods and we head upstairs. He goes into his room to change and brush his teeth and I sit on my bed and turn on my television. James comes in about five minutes later and climbs into bed. I put it on the financial news, and within 15 minutes he's asleep. I change into some pajama pants and get my laptop out to do some work. I will stay here all night, just in case he wakes. I also know I need to call Sookie and let her know what happened.
I grab my cell and call her. She picks up on the second ring. "Hi Eric" she says bubbly.I think she might be tipsy.
"Been drinking lover?" I ask her.
She giggles. "Only a few. Lafayette came over for some girl talk tonight". I can hear the flaming queen in the background.
"Sookie something happened tonight." I start.
I hear her get up and go out the front door." Is James okay?" she questions.
"He's fine, just a little shaken. There was a raid at Fangstasia tonight and the police needed to talk with me. Since the guards where dismissed for the evening and Pam was unable to leave I had to bring him with me. I took him to my office and left him in there with the door closed. He did not even see the inside of the bar."
"So what happened Eric?" she says shakily.
"I was out front with Pam talking with the police and I heard him scream. I ran back and broke down the door. Victor Madden was scaring him and almost bit him."
"WHAT!!!" she screams.
"He's fine Sookie. Just a little scared. He's sleeping right next to me." I tell her.
"Bring him home right now!" she demands.
"No Sookie, It's almost 1am and he's asleep. He's safe."I reassure her.
"Oh yeah, I see how safe he is with you, you take him to Fangstasia of all places, and Victor Madden almost feeds from him. That's really irresponsible Eric." She yells.
Now I'm mad. I agree that Fangstasia was not the best place to take him, but what was I to do. "Woman, what was I to do, leave him home alone? I could not forsee Madden being there. He was in the office with the door closed. He did not enter the bar."I yell back at her.
"Whatever Eric. I was always getting injured from your vampire shit, Now it seems our son is to suffer the same fate." She says snottily.
I take a deep breath. I had not expected this conversation to be easy."Sookie your upset, when you take some time and think about things you will see that yes this was bad, but in no way my fault. I will see you tomorrow evening for our flight." And I hang up the phone. I'm really not in the mood to hear her rant and rave like a lunatic anymore tonight.
James opens his eyes and looks up at me." I'm sorry did I wake you son?" I ask him.
"Yeah, she's mad huh?" he asks me.
"Of course." I tell him.
He smiles at me." Don't worry dad, I'll tell her it was not your fault." And he closes his eyes.
I just hope once Sookie get's over being scared for James she calms down and sees that this was unfortunate but not to be blamed on me. If not, it will be quite a long weekend in Florida.