A/N: Ello! Sorry for not updating sooner! Just letting you know, most of this chapter is bright!!! And, I hope I'm clearing up any confusion you had about the whole uncle thing... Read! - Sam
Uncle,Fire,Roommate?Oh my!
My sister never mentioned her husband's family. As a matter of fact, the only time she even mentioned was Ralph's grandmother, and that was only because Lexi was seeing her and couldn't come for Christmas. So it never occurred to me...that I wasn't the only family Lexi had. Especially after what Officer Burns had said. So, after I somehow managed to pry Lexi off her uncle and get her in the kitchen to do homework, I decided to have a nice little chat with 'Uncle Erik'. "Officer Burns said I was her only family left." I said, guarded. There is such a thing as a bad cop...
"He probably meant you were Lindsey's only family. Lindsey was the last parent in charge of Lexi, so therefore she went to you instead of me." Erik answered. I racked my brain for some way to fight him, but I came up with nothing.
"Why didn't you tell me you were her uncle? How are you even allowed work on my sister's case anyways?" I asked. Aren't police officers not assigned to personal cases because it could be too much to handle or something?
"I'm working on Lindsey's case because I'm not related to her. You are, not me. I didn't tell you I was Lexi's uncle because I was working. However..." he trailed. "...I'm done now. Do you want to grab a cup of coffee or something?"
I blinked. Did he just ask me out? "No, actually, I don't. I want you to leave me house, please. You finished your job, now you can leave."
He smiled. "You're one of those hard to get chicks aren't you?"
My jaw dropped. Is he seriously here hitting on me? We talked about my sister's death, how he was Lindsey's husband's brother and now he's sitting here happy as can be asking me out? All because he's not working anymore?! "I'm taken, for your information." I said, bitterly. "And you've overstayed your welcome. Leave."
Erik raised an eyebrow. "A bit feisty today, are we? Well, that's fine, I see how it is. I'll leave after I say bye to Lexi." he told me, before heading towards my kitchen. I followed him quietly, deciding that was fair enough.
Little did I know he had a trick up his sleeve. "Lexi, you're aunt is forcing me to leave." he stated when he got in the room. What the hell?! What kind of adult does that?! Tattletale...
Lexi's eyes widened. "But you just got here! And I haven't seen you for so long! I miss you!" she cried, hugging him tightly. Lexi turned to me and I could see the tears in her eyes. "Don't make him go!" she shouted at me. Damn...I can't do it.
I sighed. "I won't." I said, reluctantly. Lexi immediately looked better, she even smiled. It's worth it....
"I haven't eaten anything all day, I'm starving. So I'll be picking up some food, giving you and your uncle time to catch up, okay?" I offered. Lexi nodded her head eagerly to have time with Erik. Part of me was jealous, Lexi enjoyed his company so much. Another part of me was happy because she looks better now than she has since she got here. "You eat something, too, okay?" Once again, she nodded her head.
"I'll watch her. Oh, and bring me back a couple tacos from taco bell."
I gave him a quick glare before grabbing me keys and heading out the door.
*Erik's P.O.V.*
After Angela left, I sat down next to Lexi and looked at her with narrowed eyes. "You know, Lexi, it would help you a lot more if you worked with your Aunt. She's trying her best to help." I scolded.
Lexi rolled her eyes. "She has no idea what we are, or what really happened to my mother. She's human and incompetent. How could she possibly help me?" I mentally put Lindsey's 'accident' on the list of things to ask once I'm finished with my attempted parenting.
I sighed. Such a stubborn child... "I didn't say she would help you, I said she was trying to." I pointed out.
Sookie jumped up on the table and Lexi started petting the little kitten. "Well, in this case, it's just not good enough. I don't appreciate her questions and hovering."
"Not good enough, kid. You're in a human house, at least try to act human. That includes eating whatever meal Angela puts in front of you." I ordered. Lexi nodded her head. "Speaking of which, how have you been getting proper nutrition while staying here?" I asked.
She smiled. "Easy, I sneak out at night. Although...Aunt Angela caught me a couple of times." she admitted.
My eyes widened. "Are you stupid?! What did you tell her you were doing?!"
Lexi giggled. "I said absolutely nothing. I never talk to her."
"Because she's a human and you're a vampire, or because she reminds you of your mother?" I asked, regretting the question instantly. All the color drained from Lexi's face and a pained expression came across her face.
It was silent. "Both." she whispered.
I opened my arms and she jumped in my lap and I wrapped my arms around her protectively. "I'm sorry. But while we're still here....what exactly happened to your mother?" I asked, softly.
"It was that hunter. The same one that killed Daddy." she answered.
I froze. So I hadn't killed the right guy? Oh shit, what if he comes after Lexi? Angela is a mortal she won't be able to protect Lexi... "I guess I'll be staying here then."
Lexi perked up. "Really?!"
I chuckled. "Of course. Just so I can mess with your aunt, though." I teased.
She punched me, probably trying to hurt me. "Be nice or she won't even give you a chance to stay here!" Which, probably wasn't too far off. Angela didn't seem to like me too much. I can't see why though... I'm fun!
"Right. We'll also need an excuse. Time to brainstorm."
*Angela's P.O.V.*
I ate at Olive Garden, and even though I drove by Taco Bell, I didn't pick up those stupid taco's for stupid Erik. I walked into the kitchen and found Lexi finishing up her homework and Erik on the phone, looking distressed. Good!
"Lexi, did you eat anything?" I asked, not expecting an answer.
"No, could you make me a sandwich?" Lexi asked. That is the longest sentence I've ever heard from her since she came here...
I was shocked for a moment before composing myself. "Yeah, sure. What kind?" I asked.
"Turkey." I didn't answer, I just got out the supplies I needed and made her the sandwich. I put it on a plate along with chips and a brownie. Now here's the real shocker, Lexi actually put away her homework and ate the food! Wow...
"Angela? Can I talk to you in the other room?" Erik asked, putting his phone away. I nodded and started walking towards the living room, but I looked at Lexi quickly first. She looked like she was about to smile, but just as soon as I saw it, it was gone. Probably in my imagination...
"What do you want to talk to me about?" I asked, calmly.
"My house just caught on fire and the fire department are putting it out now." Erik said, completely serious.
I couldn't help it, but I laughed. I mean, first he comes in all serious, then he starts being all perverted with me, and now he's going serious again? I don't think so, something is up. I stopped laughing once I saw Erik, who wasn't amused. Uh oh... "You're not kidding, are you?" I asked.
He turned on the television and sure enough the news was on and there was breaking news on a house fire around here. "No, I'm not. And...I need a place to stay." he told me.
Erik? In my house? I'm not getting a good feeling about this idea... "For the night?"
"Until my house is rebuilt."
I shook my head. "I don't have anywhere for you to sleep. We only had one guest room and Lexi sleeps there. I'm sorry, I can't help you."
"Please, Angela, hear me out." Erik pleaded. "I have no where to sleep and no money right now to afford the cheapest hotel room because I won't be getting paid until next week and I don't have a bank account, just cash. I have no where else to go but here." he reasoned.
Erik was desperate and...I felt bad for him. I sighed, having a sinking feeling that I was going to regret this. "Fine...you can stay."
Suddenly Erik's ice cold arms were around me, squeezing me tight. "Thank you very much!"
"Erik, can you let me go? There's this thing called personal space." I reminded him.
Erik chuckled and let me go. "I've heard of it before....but I didn't feel it was important enough to remember." He's going to be annoying, isn't he?
Lexi came through the door. "I finished my sandwich." she announced.
Erik smiled at her. "Lexi, your Auntie Angela is letting me stay here!" he exclaimed.
Lexi brightened up and hugged me. Okay... so maybe he won't be that bad....after all, he just made me look good...
The rest of the night went by quickly. Lexi showed Erik around the house and the three of us played a bunch of board games. I let her stay up until nine, but she had to go to bed then because she had school in the morning. After tucking her in, I went downstairs to make myself a late night snack. Erik was sitting at the table, looking at Maxine. "She looks mean." he commented.
"She looks mean, but she's the nice one. Sookie is the little evil one, always attacking Maxine or clawing up the carpet." I told him.
He chuckled. "Just shows you how things aren't as they appear to be." It sounded like there was more meaning to that than he was willing to give, so I decided not to press it.
"Want a snack?" I offered.
"Well, I really wanted those tacos, but you never brought them." he stated.
My eyes narrowed. "I don't take orders, Erik. I wasn't offering you anything then, but I am now. Would you like anything?"
Erik smirked. "Are you on the menu?"
My jaw dropped. Tell me he's kidding... "One, ew. Two, I have a boyfriend, thanks. Three, you're Lexi's uncle and you're being very inappropriate."
"Lexi's sleeping, you're boyfriend's not here and to tell you the truth, I don't think you're grossed out at all. No one ever is." he said, smiling his pearly whites at me. Psht, you may be good-looking, but I have a boyfriend who is good-looking also. So ha!
"I don't cheat. And I don't go for players." I retorted.
He chuckled. "Fine, play hard to get. I like a good game."
"Okay, if you're going to continue with this, I'm kicking you out."
Erik rolled his eyes. "I'm just teasing you, calm down. There's no need to be so crazy." You're hitting on me in my kitchen when I didn't exactly want you here to begin with! But I'm the crazy one?
I put away my snack. I'm more tired than hungry. "Whatever, jerk. I'm going to bed." I said, leaving before I could hear his response. I changed into pajama pants and a tank top and crawled into bed. In one week Micheal would be back and I wouldn't have to worry about Erik's stupid behavior anymore, Micheal would kick some sense into him.
I fell asleep, thinking about seeing Erik's smug smile getting punched right off his face and smiled.
I woke up with my head on a man's chest and his arm laying on my waist. For a moment, I thought it was Micheal. I lifted my head up and saw Erik, I shrieked and jumped out of the bed. "What the hell?!"
He just smirked. "Morning, Roomie!"
This is going to be one, long month.
A/N: Erik is here to stay!! Whoo!! Ahaha so there you go, my wonderful readers. Please review and tell me what you think!!! - Sam