I'm so sorry for the delay it's just that I have been working on a book of my own, I promise it won't happen again, please do review.

CHAPTER 9

She sighted in relieve as she saw Eric standing a meter away from the door. Now what?

She remembered reading that only the one who had cast the spell could remove it.

She stood in front of him calling his name and trying to push him back, which she couldn't as he was stronger than her, when it hit her. She recalled that there was a way in which she could wake him up. She had to do something that would make him react, as if he where thrown a bucket of cold water. So she did the only thing that she knew, or at least hoped, would make him react.

She put her hands behind his neck and kissed him gently on the lips. As soon as her lips met his he stopped walking, making Alice open her eyes and move away.

"Thank god" She whispered as she hugged him.

"Thank you" He was still confused about what had just happened, but he knew two things: she had saved him from his true death, and she had just kissed him. He inhaled the scent of raspberry and cherries of her shampoo as he hugged her back.

"What do you do when I talk? Because apparently you weren't listening when I told you to be careful last night" She said while cutting the embrace. Eric was disappointed about that.

"I know you did but I had to find Pam so as to tell her that. I knew she would be here so I came. When I decided to go to Bill so as to stay in his basement where he does have chains it was already to late. We don't keep anything made out of silver here so as to protect our costumers." He moved a curl that was in her face behind her ear. "I always listen when you speak"

"Don't try to charm my anger away." She met his gaze. I understand why you did it, but please you have got to be more careful, you could have died today."

"Were you worried about me? Is that why you are angry?" His devious grin returned to make Alice blush.

"Of course I was worried about you" Her voice was sweet. "But I'm not angry. And stop smiling like that!" She hit him gently in the arm to make his cunning grin fade away. It didn't. Though it turned into an honest and even sweet smile instead.

He directed her to his bedroom, which was as isolated from the light as the rest of Fangtasia. His room was impressive. He had a huge bed decorated with black and red sheets and pillows, light gray walls decorated with black and white photographs and old paintings. Alice laughed at the immensity of his closet, what else could I had expected?

His bathroom was even more impressive than his bedroom. It had cream marble tides on the floor and white ones in the walls. He had both a shower and a bathtub that also was a Jacuzzi. He owned two sinks that were in front of a rather large mirror. There where two wooden cabinets with towels and other supplies in them. She couldn't help but to wonder why he had a toilet if regular vampires didn't use them. He laughed at her expression.

"I have it in case I have special visitors, just like yourself."

"There are four hour left before sunset, you should get some sleep" Alice said worried that he would just stay awake and loose energy to be with her.

"You won't leave?" His voice was almost a plead.

"I couldn't leave you for her to cast another spell on you, I'm the only witch that should be allowed to mess with your head" She meant it but still she said it with a mocking tone.

She casted a protective spell on him that wouldn't let Marnie/ Antonia know that he hadn't died. Again.

Eric had already taken of his shirt and was lying under the covers when he heard her yawn. She was still exhausted from the events of last night.

"Lie with me, it's obvious you are tired" He patted the space next to him for her to go.

"Will you behave?" She was really tired and wasn't sure she could deal with Eric and his flirting.

"When do I not?" He smirked seductively "Fine, I will" He gave up as she cocked her eyebrow.

He saw her taking of her shoes and her jacket on the edge of the bed. He smiled in anticipation. She was wearing jean cut-offs and a tube top.

"Catch" He said as he threw her the top of his pajamas. "You'll be more confortable." It was true, sleeping in jean shorts wasn't comfortable at all, but his intentions hadn't been entirely selfless. He wanted to see her on his tight, slightly short T-shirt. "Though clothes are optional if you want" His devilish grin made her narrow her eyes.

"I thought you said you would behave" She said as she went into the bathroom to change.

She returned to the room a few seconds later. She had her clothes folded on one hand and was wearing his shirt. He couldn't help but to widen his eyes at her figure. The shirt covered all the way down to the mid thigh and was clinging to her body. She was perfect to him.

"A picture will last longer you know" She said mockingly as his eyes wouldn't leave her, making her feel a slightly uncomfortable but also flattered.

She climbed into the bed and covered herself with the comforter. That bed was heaven. It was mushy and cool and made her feel as if she were lying on a cloud. Eric turned of the light with a switch that was on the wall next to his side of the bed.

"Sleep tight" She said with her head on the pillow facing him. She knew better than to put her back to him.

"Sleep tight" He repeated in a whisper looking at her as she closed her eyes. He barely resisted the impulse to kiss her and make her his.

She was different, she wasn't like any other woman he had ever met human nor vampire. Usually women would just succumb to his charm and throw themselves to his arms. She wouldn't. She seemed immune. She hadn't answered to any of his insinuations. But yet she had kissed him. He could still feel her soft full lips against. Her kiss had made him feel more than other women had made him feel during sex. She was on his mind during the day and the night. She was present in his dreams every single day. She had an effect on him that no one else had ever had. She made him smile whenever she was around and she made him anxious when she wasn't. She made him jealous when she was out during the day for other men to see her and she made him envious because he couldn't be there with her.

Eric new that relationships amongst vampires were mostly based on sex and nothing else, but he was sure Alice was the type of woman that deserved and was meant for something more than that. And he was willing to give everything he could to her.

Alice could feel the sun coming down so she woke up. That was one of the benefits of being a vampire you never overslept. As she stretched and caressed her pillow she noticed something strange. The pillow wasn't as mushy as it had been before and it felt cooler. Wait why does my pillow have a… a six-pack?

Alice could hear a muffled laugh coming from her "Pillow" as she wondered through it's, um, abs. She could feel a hand running softly up and down her back.

"I thought you said you would behave" She said in a sleepy voice.

Eric had one arm across her waist and the other caressing her back. Her head was on his chest and he was hugging her.

"I am behaving"

"Of course you are" She was too sleepy to faux-fight with him so she just mocked him. Besides she kind of liked the feeling.

Eric was looking at Alice while she got up to get her clothes.

"You won't be needing those" He said as she was reaching for her jeans.

"I won't be wearing your shirt all night, and I won't be naked either"

"I was sure you'd say that, it's a pity though" He was now in front of her only centimeters away. "I told Pam to get you some evening clothes."

"May I ask what for?" He loved her Britt accent.

"Though few will notice what you're wearing I can't have you by my side in a plain tank top and jeans"

"Oh, I see. You have a reputation to maintain right?" He nodded and she took a step closer. "And I have to look nice if I will be seen with you?" He nodded again and she took another step closer. Her chest was pressing against his due to the proximity. Eric's pupils dilated in anticipation. "And I would embarrass you if I didn't dress for the part?" This time she whispered in his ear. As he didn't nod nor shake his head she took three steps backwards. "Fine but I won't use anything transparent or lacey, Sookie told me about the dress ups in here"

"Again, it's a pity, but your wishes are my commands." Eric left her side and handed her a white bag that was over a one-piece sofa.

"Thank you." She said while taking of the bag a black and silver sequin mid thigh dress. It was rather tight but besides that it was very beautiful.

"You can change in the bathroom, oh and Pam also left this for you" He handed her black pumps.

"Thanks."

She washed her face and fixed her wild curls with some water and diluted conditioner before putting on the dress and applied some mascara and Chap Stick that were on her purse. She had to take of her bra as the dress was strapless and then put on the dress and the heels.

As she got out she saw Eric wearing a dark blue shirt with the first four buttons open and black trousers. He was looking very handsome to Alice.

"You clean up nice" She said while returning him the tank tube she had borrowed from him.

Eric was awe-struck, she looked even prettier than before. The dress fitted her perfectly and the pumps made her long legs look never-ending. Even with no make-up and messy curls she looked better than if she would have been to the salon.

"You look beautiful" His voice was sincere behind his sly grin.

"Thank you" She was starting to like being around him. His smugly grin, his piercing stare, his voice, she was starting to like him, really like him.