Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters used to write this story. They belong to Charline Harris, I just play with them. *Waves* ENJOY!

Sookie's P.O.V-

I jumped out of bed coated in sweat. I was still breathing hard as I walked to the bathroom. Well, that was just about the worst dream I'd ever had. Placing my hands on the counter, I glanced at the mirror. I felt just like I looked. Like a piece of shit.

The bags under my eyes had grown from bearable to downright disgusting. I ran my hands through my hair and went to start a hot shower. As the water warmed up I decided to call Tara. We hadn't gone out in a while and I was long overdue for a night where I didn't have to worry about work.

I pranced over to the closet, suddenly excited for some reason. Shifting through piles upon piles of clothes, I finally decided on a white sundress with red flowers. I'd gone shopping last weekend and had found a pair a red "fuck me" heels. When I had bought them I never even pictured myself wearing them, but after trying them on I couldn't put them back. That's when I just knew they would be coming home with me.

I laid out my clothes for the evening and re-entered the bathroom. I peeled off my old clothes and tossed them into the hamper. As I stepped into the shower I was instantly relaxed by the hot water. I grabbed my strawberry shampoo and proceeded to get my hair washed. When that was done, I shaved and turned off the water. I reached for a towel and stepped out. The mirror was all steamed up so I turned on the vent.

As I dressed I thought about my dream. Did it mean something? Was my subconscious trying to tell me something? Yeah, right. I snorted at the thought. If my conscious was trying to tell me I was going to die by the hand of a wolf and a cliff, then I had some serious problems. I dried my hair and went downstairs. I smiled at the sight of Gran cooking eggs and bacon.

"Morning Gran," I said as I walked into the kitchen.

She looked over her shoulder at me. "Good morning Sookie," she smiled.

"I was thinking of going out with Tara tonight if that's ok,"

"Sure sweetie, you know you don't need to ask your Gran for permission anymore,"

"Thanks, I'm going to Tara's Togs. Do you need anything while I'm out?"

"Well, if you could pick up some more coffee that would be great Hun,"

"Sure Gran,"

I walked over to her and gave her a kiss on the side of her cheek. I snatched up my purse, slipped on my shoes, and walked out the door.

As I drove to Tara's Togs I couldn't stop smiling, and I wasn't sure why. I shrugged it off and pulled into the parking lot outside Tara's shop. I climbed out of my little old car and went inside. As I entered a chime sounded from a tiny bell over the door. I walked out to the counter and waved at Tara when I saw her helping a nice young man picking something out. I assumed it was for his wife. I knew it was wrong but I couldn't help peeking into the man's mind. I probed his mind and was astounded by what I found. It was static! All it was seemed to be a messy blur of noise, kind of like what Sam usually projected.

Tara was walking over so all I could do was shake it off. I smiled when she reached me.

"Hi Tara,"

"Hey Sookie, What's up?"

"I was wondering if you'd want to go out tonight,"

"Sure! I haven't gotten out in so long!"

"Great! So where do you want to go?"

I hadn't thought about it before. I'd already had an outfit picked out and nowhere to go!

"Oohhh, how about that new Vampire bar up in Shreveport?"

"Ok, so I'll see you then,"

"Ok, see ya Sook,"

I waved good-bye as I left and climbed into my car. Well, tonight would be the night I saw my first Vampire. I felt like a little kid, I was so excited.