DISCLAMER: I do not own SVM character's the Brilliant Charlaine Harris does and Alan Ball has TrueBlood… Please don't sue, I have no money I'm not making any money on this and I'm just bored and kinda just mixing it up ;)

Rated M for Language

Chapter 7

SPOV

I sighed and began to clear the table and wash the dishes and pans I used and left them to dry. I'm glad Eric's bottle didn't break that would have made a huge mess. I trudged my way to the bedroom I was using and got a quick shower. I went to the vanity and put on some eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss then dressed in black slacks and cranberry red silk top. I made my way down to the kitchen and found Eric sitting at the table wearing his usual black jeans and black wifebeater. Again I mentally sighed… that man takes sexy to a whole new level. He didn't say a word to me, didn't even look at me he just stood up tap some numbers on a security key pad and opened the door to the garage and motioned for me to walk ahead of him. I did as he again tapped numbers into the keypad and closed the door behind him. He opened the passenger side door to his corvette for me and I got in. With vampire speed he got into the driver's seat and started the ignition.

"Thank you" I said softly and dared to look at him. He still said nothing but gave me a curt nod in acceptance. Great! I still can't believe he's pissed.

We got to Fangtasia in what felt like 5 minutes which I'm sure should have been at least 15. I swear Eric should have been a race car driver instead of Sheriff. I'm sure he'd love that job. I wonder if there are rules against Vampires competing. Otherwise I'm sure he'd be doing just that. Eric loves driving fast. Pam too, come to think of it… huh… guess it's a Vampire thing. Wait… did Bill ever drive past the speed limit whenever I was with him? Nope guess it just an Eric thing. Pam is his child so I guess it would be a learned thing.

Walking into Eric's office and my nerves start to go haywire. I made sure all my shields were up so no Fangbanger thought's slip in. They're so disgusting all they think about is sex, sex, sex. . . then again that's all I think about when I look at Eric. Ha! Well at least I don't throw myself at any and every Vamp that passes by. Okay get a grip Sookie this is serious. I mentally slap myself. I stare at Eric as he stared at me. After a minute he says.

"So are you going to behave civilly and allow me to finish my explanation?" he asked and I gave a grand sweeping gesture to tell him to continue.

"Would you like Pam here? Would it make you more comfortable? He asked quietly.

"Seriously Eric, is my comfort really important to you? 'Cause nothing in this situation will make me comfortable. Unless you tell me I can go back to my own home to be left in peace and that she would be the one bringing me there." I snapped.

That earned me another death glare. I sighed and sat myself down on his sofa as he goes to sit behind his desk. I'm not really all that sure about what I feel about my 'good buddy' Pam right about now. But she and Eric were arguing last night right as I was getting up and she did look upset for a fraction on a second when I saw her last night…. Grrrrr Damn Eric and Pam why are they so confusing!

"Sure why not?" I gave a petulant shrug of my shoulders arms flail up and back into my lap. I didn't even hear him call her and in an instant she was closing the door behind her.

"Master, Sookie." Pam said in her usual bored tone as she bowed to Eric and then looked at me. Well that a plus for Pam she didn't sneer at me like she normally does when addresses people or "Humans" I should say. Maybe I shouldn't think less of Pam.

"So Sookie, what I was saying before we went off track is this. I think the Queen is waiting for the best possible opening to claim you with no difficulty. I apologize that I gave her that opening…" Eric looked up at me to make sure I wasn't going to interrupt him again. I knew better even though I want to pipe in, I'll just sit back and keep my mouth shut. For now anyway.

"...the situation with your brother has provided that opening . When I realized this I thought it would be better for you that I be the one to claim you so no other Vampire can. I know that you have an independent spirit and hate the fact that you will belong to me, but please understand that this is best for you." he was saying and with that I just could not hold my tongue any longer.

"Best for me! How can you say that this is best for me? Why the hell do I have to live with you? Why the hell can't I just go home? I thought this was about a Debt that Jason owed. If that's the case then I'll work for you whenever the hell you need me to for free. I don't understand why I have to stay with you. I don't see Alcide hold up in your house." I yelled and at the mention of Alcide's name Eric went completely still and his eye's went black with anger. So this time Pam answered since Eric was livid that I interrupted him yet again.

"Sookie, please let him finish hear him out." Pam said and looked at me like she wanted to kill me. I sucked in a breath and blew it out long and slow and sank back into the sofa.

"That is correct you simply owe me as Sheriff of Area 5 a Debt if you so choose to take your brother's place. The Queen can still claim you if that is all you accept. But, if you are Mine I can make it more difficult for her to do so. I cannot let you live your life freely because I won't be able to stop her if she chooses to take you. As I said, this is for your own protection. It is what's best. Unless you want to go to the Queen." he finished. And I just started to cry. I couldn't believe all this was happening to me.

"I am a human being for Christ's sakes. We live in American how can this be right? How can you expect me to accept this?" I sobbed and Eric just stared at me and let me do it although Pam looked really uncomfortable. I'm surprised she didn't comment on the "Leaking human" then I started to laugh a little. Pam looked at Eric confused and Eric just smiled. Then Pam said.

"Eric, I don't understand… she was just leaking. How can she be laughing at a time like this?" And I just lost it I was laughing so hard I could barely breath and every time I looked at Pam through my fit of giggles I laughed even harder cause she was looking at me like I was a rattlesnake about to strike. Vampires, Pam expecially isn't afraid of shit. And she looked scared to death. It was just too much. As they waited out my little episode I decided to get this over and done. I calmed myself down enough to speak and said.

"Fine, I'll do it I accept. But I'm telling you right now I don't like it one little bit." I huffed and Eric told Pam to get my brother and the contract and we just sat and stared at each other. Finally Pam and Jason came in and I shot out of the sofa to hug Jason.

"Jason! Are you okay?" I asked and pulled away to get a good look at him. He still looked starved and like he hadn't slept in weeks but at least he smelt better and had on clean clothes.

"Yeah, well as good as I can be I guess. She let me clean up and sleep in a real bed last night." He nodded his head towards Pam as he finished his statement. "I'm so sorry Sookie. Can you tell me what's gona happen? I thought I'd still be in that dungeon or dead by now." He asked and my heart broke. Jason looked like a completely different person. Gone was the arrogant, selfish bastard. He looked like a terrified little boy. I didn't know what was gona happen to Jason, I only knew my shitty fate so I turned to Eric. Jason followed my gaze.

"Jason, your sister had made a great sacrifice for you." Eric said and Jason snapped his head to look back at me and he actually started tearing up I just shook my head and started rubbing his arm to comfort him. I looked at Eric and he looked pissed again. He continued "Your sister has chosen to accept your Debt. That leaves you free to go and live your life however you choose. Be warned Jason your future choices better be wise ones because next time you get yourself into trouble your sister will not be able to save you." Eric finished

"What does he mean? Sook, what's gona happen to you? Jason asks wearily. "I can't let you die for me. Now, I won't let you." he finished with more confidence.

"Don't you worry about me Jason, I'll be fine. Apparently I'm too valuable to kill so don't you worry about me. You just worry about getting yourself better. And please stop messing up Jason. Eric is right I won't save you next time. Now, I love you, but this is the last straw. I can't keep bailing you out." I said feeling both sad and angry

"I'm so sorry Sookie, for everything. You been the best sister to me and I've always treated you like shit. I don't deserve to have a sister like you." Jason said and he hugged me tight and kissed my forehead as tears fell from his face.

"You are right about that Jason, you don't deserve Sookie. We need to get these contracts signed and Jason you can be on your way." Eric said as he made motions for us to approach his desk. We all signed the contract and that was it. Jason hugged me again and kept thanking me over and over again.

"Sookie, I need to sit in the club you can either stay here or have a drink at my booth, I'm sure you could use one." Eric said.

"I don't want to go out there. Can Jason stay and keep me company for awhile?" I asked Eric just nodded and left the office with Pam on his heels.

"So, Jason. What do you plan on doing with your new found freedom?" I asked.

"Shit, Sookie. Are you sure about all this? I can't let you do this." He replied.

"We'll it's a little too late for that ya think?" I said sharply. Jason just hung his head and didn't respond. I sighed.

"Jason, don't worry I know Eric and he won't hurt me. He says he's doing this for my protection. So if he's protecting me that mean's I'll be fine. Besides it's already done." I said resigned.

"All you have to worry about is keeping yourself safe and that means out of trouble. I mean it Jason. I won't do this again."

"Damnit, Sookie. You have no idea how much what you did means to me. I never meant to hurt no body. It's just that damn V. I was so far gone off the stuff, I let Amy talk me into all that bullshit. I know it don't even matter." He said shaking he head. "I sware to you Sookie, I'll do right from now on." he finished with determination.

We sat in silence for a moment and I said "So what are you're plans now Jason?"

"I don't know Sookie. I guess I'll go back out to Hot Shot. Me and Crystal was planning on getting married before all this happened. I guess it's time for me to get serious and grow up." He said.

"Jason, please don't tell anybody about this. None of this needs to get out." I told him. I didn't want anyone knowing especially Sam.

Jason and I just talked for a little while longer and I could see how tired he was so I told him he should go on and get some rest. He agreed and left. I stayed in the office for a little while more and started to get bored and was a little tired myself so I took a little nap.

A/N: Okay so this is the end of this part of the Story. I already have a sequel in the making so Stay Tuned for more Eric and Sookie Drama! It was pointed out that there shouldn't be a sequel since my next story continues this very same night. Sorry! My only excuse is that I'm a newbie! Thanks for reading… PLEASE REVIEW!

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