Sookie had a mortified look on her face as she stared at my date that looked like he just stepped out of a Linda Blair appreciation contest. So….it was safe to assume that A. Jason is feeling ten times better and B. Aaron was probably two seconds away from squishing off into the sunset and out of my life….at least away from my yard that is. I was probably dawning the same look Sookie was sporting. I didn't think I would need her services anymore in the mind reading department. I was more than sure that the thoughts running through Aarons mind weren't "Casey is so worth being puked on."

Sookie immediately ran inside while hollering. "Don't MOVE, I'll go and see if I can find you a change of clothes."

"You ladies got a hose or something?" Aaron said. His long muscular arms were stretched out. He looked as if he didn't want any part of his body to touch the other. I tried my best to not look at him. The way I figured if I didn't look at Aaron….Jason didn't throw up on him. If you don't see it, it's not there. I wonder if the same thing applied for if you can't smell it.

Sookie was running around the entire house and her voice carried a long way. "Casey, hose him off a little. I'm gonna get him a towel so he can take a bird bath and-OH MY GOD!" I heard Sookie yell from inside. "Jason I am going to kill you. Did you even TRY to get any in the toilet! Hold on Aaron! Where the hell is that mop?"

Aaron chuckled slightly. "Yeah…it's not a pretty picture up there."

I ran to the side of Sookies house where she kept the hose and brought it back to Aaron. "This is going to be a little cold." I said.

The moment I turned it on Aaron let out a long low howl. It startled me so much that I dropped the hose on the ground causing it to spray all over me. "Little is an understatement!" He managed to get out.

"No shit!" I said once I regained control of the hose. I could have dodged the water what with my super reflexes but I didn't want to make any sudden movements like that with Aaron watching me. I tried my best to brace myself for the water but Sookie must have had a good connection with the HOA because that water felt like it came from the Arctic Sea.

I was mortified. Why couldn't I just go on a normal date like anyone else?

After about three solid minutes of hosing Aaron was somewhat cleaned off. Sookie came running out with a towel.

"I thank you kindly." Aaron said slightly shivering.

"I'm so sorry about Jason." Sookie said while wincing. I honestly think that she was almost as embarrassed as I was….ALMOST. "I did the best I could with cleaning the main bathroom. Jason's in Amelia's room resting…he's gonna need it for the talk in gonna give him tomorrow. Casey would you mind showing him to the bathroom while I dig around some more for some clothes for him. Jason must have something here he can squeeze into." Sookie said. She was running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

I liked my plan of avoiding eye contact so I stuck to that. Sookie looked at me confused. The look was directed towards my now soaking midsection. Her eyes then widened.

You're makeup! Sookie thought. I looked at my Sookie thought. I looked at my shirt to see that my once hot pink shirt was now stained with my spray on foundation.

"On second thought!" Sookie elaborated. "Casey, since you catch a cold so easily you can take a shower my room and Aaron I'll show you to the other bathroom. I'll bring you both a change of clothes." Sookie said thinking on her feet.

I didn't way for Aaron to say anything and immediately darted up the stairs and into Sookies room. I ran to her closet and grabbed a towel and slammed the bathroom door shut. I looked in the mirror and sighed. I looked like I had been rolling in the mud. I was happy Aaron hadn't seen me he would have thought that I was either A. wearing all that makeup to hide something or B….very dirty…but when you think about it A. was actually the truth. My head hurts. I thought.

I tore into the shower scrubbing every inch of my body. I would later ask Sookie to help me apply a quick coat afterwards.

Having superhuman speed had its perks. I was thoroughly clean and done with my shower in five minutes flat. The only reason why it took that long was because I became mesmerized in the slow falling of the water. I was actually able to navigate my finger between drops of water. I knew from that moment on….bathing would never be the same.

When I was out and done I looked in the mirror. I kept the water running Aaron wouldn't be suspicious and waited inside Sookies room. After another five minutes I turned the water off and dashed to Sookies closet. I really had to stop borrowing her clothes.

After another ten minutes of searching through her things I realized that I only had two fitting options. A blue spandex party dress that Sookie wore to Sam's Halloween party. Hell to the no! Or, a long t-shirt that covered me down to my shin. Sookie was going to have to explain whose shirt this was when this night was over.

I went through Sookies cabinets to see where my makeup was but couldn't find it.

Sookie? Makeup? I thought.

I only got the one that we used on you today. She thought

"Well this is just perfect." I thought to myself. What am I suppose to do? I asked.

Two steps ahead of you. Sookie thought and just like that, all the power went out.

Smart move. I thought.

I was confident enough that with simple lighting Aaron wouldn't be able to get a good look at me. I felt a tremendous weight life from my shoulders as I made my way downstairs. When I entered the living room, Sookie had already begun lighting some candles as well as turning on a rechargeable lantern that she bought on a whim at a yard sale.

Sookie was already pouring some ice tea and sitting at the table. I went to the washer and tossed mine and Aaron's clothes in.

"What do you think Aarons gonna say?"

"I honestly don't know."

"Well…this sure turned out to me an exciting night."I said with a small chuckle.

"I'll say." Said a voice. It was Aaron as he was making his way down the stairs.

He was wearing a pair of plaid pajama bottoms that were about a size too small and a tank top that was about three sized too small. I tried y best not to laugh and was succeeding. Sookie on the other hand was failing miserably.

Aaron didn't seem embarrassed at all. He did a little runway strut into the living room and struck a voguing pose. That was when I got the green light to follow suit and double over in laughter.

"Come on ladies laugh it up. You know I look good!" He exclaimed.

Aaron's voice was like a tidal wave of relief that kept washing over me with every joke he told. After we calmed down, Aaron took a seat opposite me. His laughing faltered slightly. It was only then that I realized that Sookies lighting trick didn't do anything. Quickly picking upon that, Sookie tried to change the subject.

"So how is it that you met?" Sookie asked already knowing the answer thanks to me.

I love that girl!

"Well…she assaulted me at first but after she soon realized that she was not immune to my charms." Aaron said suddenly.

That line awarded an embarrassed giggle from me. There then came a knock at the door. Sookie looked at her watch to see that it was going on 11:30 at night which meant it could only be one type of person…the non-human kind.

"Yeah?" Sookie said not moving from her seat.

"It's Eric." The door said.

All of the fun immediately got sucked out of the room.

"Not isn't a good time Eric. I have company." Sookie said still not moving from her seat.

Eric didn't say anything. He simply rapped on the door one more time.

I was more so nervous about Eric messing up the rest of the night especially since things were starting to look up. Sookie on the other hand, just looked plain irritated.

"I said some other time Eric." She said.

Aaron just sat there with a smile on his face.

"Who is in there?" Eric said.

"Repair man." Aaron said in a loud booming voice. Even though he was still smiling is eyes told a different story. His arms began to tense up almost as if he were about to go into battle.

"Who is that guy?" Aaron asked leaning closer to me.

"That is none of your concern." Eric said coolly.

Aaron raised his eyebrow and gave me a little wink. "Impressive." He began. "I read somewhere that lack of sex heightens you sensed."

My jaw as well as Sookies hit the floor.

"Sookie, Casey...tell your friend if he values anything attached to his body he will be silent this very instant." Eric said. There was still a cool tone to his voice.

"Home again?" Aaron said placing his hand to his ear.

I couldn't hold it in any longer. Just as I was taking a sip of ice tea I spit it out in a fit of laughter. I could really see myself getting use to this guy.

Sookies new front door was silent. I remember what Eric had done to it when Octavia cast what I thought was a protective spell on me but turned out to be a hybrid version of an aging spell….but instead of my body aging my abilities did. I didn't know if there was going to be a cap. Would I continue to become stronger and stronger until one day I try to give Sookie a hug and she explodes in my hands? The image in my head made me shutter. I looked over to Sookie who had a mortified look on her face.

"Casey….what….THE fuck?" Sookie said shocked. I couldn't blame her.

"I'm sorry I was just….thinking….doesn't mean anything." I said.

We looked over to Aaron who had an adorably confused look on his face.

We had totally forgotten that Eric was at the door. It wasn't until we heard an even louder knock that we remembered.

"Sookie open the door." Eric said in a more sober tone.

Sookie rolled her eyes and stormed to the door. "Look Eric, I usually don't care if you come over and bug me but I…HAVE…..GUESTS…you did call to say that you were coming over ergo"

"Latin meaning therefore!" I interrupted.

"—I don't have to see you. If it is very important then tell me now…if not please leave. I will talk to you later." Sookie finished.

Eric stared at me momentarily and then to Aaron. Eric simply scared at him while Aaron kept the same half grim plastered on his face.

We all stood there for a moment. The only noise that broke the silence was the buzzer on the washing machine telling me and Aaron our clothes were dry.

I don't know if it was out of sheer discomfort or because I wanted to have semi alone time with Aaron, but I asked Aaron if he wanted to help me with the laundry. Aaron read it as me wanting to give Sookie and Eric some alone time. Maybe it was all I know is that I felt really uncomfortable in my XXXXL t-shirt and wanted to put on some real clothes again.

Aaron silently got up and followed me to the back of Sookies house where he mini laundry room was.

"Alright come in Eric but if it's not important you have to leave." Sookie said with a sigh.

"Clothes." I said simply.

"Clothes." Aaron said as he tossed me our clothes.

"Dryer sheets."

"Two dryer sheets comin up." Aaron said as he handed me two dryer sheets.

"$20." I said sticking my hand out without looking Aaron in the eye.

When I didn't see or hear any reaction I turned around to see Aaron. He wasn't looking at me. He was looking at the circuit box Sookie accidentally left open. All of the switches were off except for the laundry room. Oh…my…shits…..I thought. The jigs up.

"So is there any reason why your friend turned off all of the power?" Aaron asked puzzled.

"Well….I…..uh…..well Sookie is one crazy kid." I said nervously laughing.

Aaron reached for the overhead light and before I could do anything. It took a moment for my eyes to adjust but I blindly turned away.

"Um….ok?" Aaron said. I wasn't looking at him but I could tell he was still smiling.

"I…..don't want you to look at me in the light….I….uh….I have a really bad skin condition and I didn't wanna cancel out date so-"

I immediately stopped when I felt a large hand come from behind me a caress the side of my face. I could have died happy right then and there. His hands were rough but at the same time smooth. Even with my heights when I was in his hands I felt so mall and delicate. I had never felt that way before….I liked it.

"I don't feel anything." Aaron chuckled. "And even if it is so….I don't care. You looked fine to me today…well….except-"

"Except what?" I asked in a panic.

"I hope you don't get upset but….I thought you were wearing too much makeup. You never looked better than the first time I saw you face to face in your house….I'd like to see that girl again." He said. His lips were right next to my ear. The heat from his breathe made me feel like my entire body was going to melt away.

"She's….dead." Was all I could say.

He let out a low chuckle against the nape of my neck. "Beg pardon?" He asked.

"What I mean to say is…I've changed a lot since you last saw me and well…" I couldn't think of anything else to say. I had been spending so much time telling lies that I had run out of them. I let out a defeated sigh and turned around.

I stared Aaron in the eye. His breathe hitched slightly but that was all. "You look better without all that junk." He said calmly.

Well there were two things I was sure of….Aaron was one of the sweetest people I had met in a long time and….he DEFFINATELY was not human.