Edited 2019

AN: My only note for this evening's show is finally and WTF no bitten Weres. Someone didn't want to do the makeup and CGI I thinks. I want to remind you all to please go vote in the poll and thanks for reading as always.

Disclaimer: If I owned his hotness oh the things I would do, but sadly I don't I will just have to make do with fantasies and fan fiction. (big dramatic sigh)

Chapter 19

I woke up well-rested and smiling like a fool. I decided today was going to be a great day. The weather seemed to agree with me it was going to be hot and sunny. I picked out a sundress that was white with red trim. It came to just below my knees. I wanted to show my school spirit but in a more subtle way. I got out a red headband to put in my hair. I found a black sweater to wear in the building. With air conditioning, it can get downright cold. I grabbed two towels and went to take a shower.

I washed my hair and as I did, I thought about Eric and the kiss. It was a great first kiss. I decided that I would give him till the end of next week before I would accept going with someone else. I really wanted to go with Eric, but I would not compromise my values and go with him if he is still staying at the house.

"I am a lady and I am gonna keep it that way," I said to myself. I shaved my legs and other important parts. I finished my shower, got out, and dried off. I towel dried my hair a little. I wanted to have it dry in waves so, once it was not dripping, I brushed it out and let it go. I went back to my room and got dressed. I found a pair of cute red sandals. I walked downstairs to find all the lights off. I was a little unusual for me to be up before Gran but it has happened from time to time. I went to the kitchen and got out some fruit. I made a fruit salad for breakfast and some toast. It was getting to be close to seven and Gran was still not up and neither were the boys. I started with Jason and found him sprawled across his bed with his thumb in his mouth. I was nicer to him then I had been on Tuesday. I sat next to him and moved his hair out of his face. "Jason you need to wake up we got to go to school. We are going to be late if you don't get up soon." I said waiting for a response. He blinked blearily at me and smiled.

"You look pretty Sook. I'll get up is anyone else up yet?" He asked yawning.

"No I got you up first even Gran is not up yet. Do you have to dress up today?" I countered.

"Yeah Coach wants us all to look presentable today. Could you help me pick something out?" He sat up stretching.

"Sure go get cleaned up I will find something for you. Do you have to wear a tie or just a dress shirt?" I asked.

"I need a tie, but could you help me tie it when I get ready to please? You do a better job than I do." He got the towel off his chair.

"I will, I need to go get Gran and Eric up so, get going," I said going over to his closet. The surprising thing with Jason is that his room may look like it through up cloths but his closet was well organized with his dress clothing. I took out a nice crisp, lightweight white dress shirt and a pair of black pants. I took one of his red ties and laid it all out on his bed. I also grabbed his shined black dress shoes. I sat those by the bed too. I then went to get Gran up. She must have been real tired cause she was snoring away when I entered the room. "Gran?" I whispered, shaking her shoulder before continuing, "we are going to be leaving for school soon. I thought I should wake you up."

She blinked a few times, sat up, and smiled at me. In a tired voice, she said, "I had a hard time getting to sleep last night," pausing to stifle a yawn, "Thank you for letting me sleep."

"You're welcome, Gran. I need to go get Eric up now." I left her to get ready and went upstairs to get Eric. I guess everyone but me was having a lie in this morning. When I walked into the room and I found him on his back with his hair splayed out over the pillow. I tried not to laugh when I noticed that his feet were hanging off the end of the bed. He was a beautiful giant in a little bed. I crouched down next him and whispered his name. He rolled towards my voice and mumbled. I did it again to see if I would get another reaction.

"Sookie, Jag älskar dig." He answered in Swedish still asleep. I had no idea what he said but I was going to find out. This time I shook his shoulder when I called his name. He blinked and smiled. "I could get us to waking up in this bed if I got to see your face every morning." He sat up and the sheet fell off his bare chest. I blushed, stood up and turned around.

"Eric, I got a question for you," I said.

"What is your question Sookie?" I could hear the smile in his voice.

"What does Jag älskar dig mean? You said my name and then that phrase while you were sleeping." I asked. I looked over my shoulder to see he had grabbed a t-shirt to put on. I turned back around to see his face had lost some color.

"I don't know if I should tell you just yet but I will someday I promise." He recovered pulling me into a hug.

"Well you need to get ready I assume you have to dress up too do you need any help picking stuff out?" I asked pulling out of his arms. He seemed reluctant to let me go but he did.

"No I got it but when I come down could you help me with my tie? Without Dad here I have a hard time trying to tie it." He said with a smile.

"Sure I will leave you to it." I left him to get ready. I went to my room and packed up my cello and bag. I carried both downstairs setting them by the door. I went back to the kitchen to find Gran sitting at the table munching on some of the toast that I had made. "Do you want me to make you something else Gran?"

"Since you are offering honey, I would love some eggs and coffee," Gran said. I took the apron off the hook and got to work. I started with the coffee getting it brewing so I could work on the eggs. When I was just about done Jason came in holding out his tie. I handed Gran her eggs and went to pour her coffee.

"Just a minute Jase." I gave Gran her coffee and then turned to help him with his tie. Gran had taught me how to do this when I was nine, she wanted me to be able to help when we were getting for church on Sundays. I always got to tie Jason and Papa's ties. I made a Windsor knot and let Jason tighten it himself. Eric had come down and was waiting for help with his tie too. He had chosen a nice pair of black pants and a black button-down shirt. He was carrying his shoes and crimson tie. I took the tie from his hand and slipped it around his neck. "Once I am done Eric's tie what do you two want to eat I made fruit salad we have eggs I can cook and I think there is some sausage left that I can fry up?"

"Sausage and eggs please," Jason said with his mouth full of toast.

"I would like the same please Sookie," Eric said smiling down at me. "I like your dress by the way the only thing you're missing is a lettermen's jacket. Then you would be the epitome of school spirit. You know I have a lettermen jacket."

"Keep your jacket to your self Sookie don't need yours," Jason growled.

I took out the sausage and got it heating and then cracked some eggs. I cooked up their breakfast and served it up for them. They mumbled thanks in between bites. I sat down at the table and ate some of the fruit. When everyone was done we rode into school. The ride was quiet, kind of nice for a change. When we got to school, I took my cello to the band room and went to homeroom. You would think that today was homecoming based on just how much red, white and black was in the room. Even Mr. Brigant was decked out, he was wearing a black suit, red dress shirt, and a red and white striped tie. I guess everyone was getting in the spirit for the first game. The morning went by quickly. I was walking with Holly and Amelia to the lunchroom before I knew it. I looked around the room until I found Claude. He was sitting with some of his friends. I asked the girls to save me a seat and told them that I would be right back.

"Hi Claude, can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked him, making room for him I took a step back. He got up and followed me.

"What do you need Sookie or should I say, Captain?" He asked with a smile.

"That is what I want to talk to you about. I get to pick my co-captain and I would like that to be you if you are interested." I smiled.

"Are you serious? I say yes. Oh, I got to go talk to Lafayette we have planning to do. Thank Sookie I will see you later." He hugged me, squeaked and ran off. I think that I just made his day. I made my way back to the table. They had saved me a seat in between John and Eric. Someone had gotten me lunch. It was a pulled pork sandwich, peas, and an orange. I took a bit of the sandwich careful not to spill any on my dress. I took another bit when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Preston standing behind me.

"I want to talk to you about something Sookie." He said. I think it must be the day for me to have private conversations.

"Sure, let's go talk in the hall to talk," I said grabbing my orange from my tray and followed him to the hall.

"Sookie I like you and I think you like me as well. I want to know if you are going with anyone to the homecoming dance?" He asked looking nervous.

"No, I am not yet no one has asked me. Are you going with someone?" I asked.

"No, but you could change that. Will you go to homecoming with me?" He answered.