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Eyes of the Beholder
Chapter 5
Two weeks later things were running smoothly. I was writing my final essay before spring break and was ready for some much needed relaxation time. I was still thinking about my final thesis paper that was supposed to be written on vampires and if I should still do it or not. It seems the topic had been causing more problems than it really needed too. I was ecstatic about the fact on how I hadn't ran into Eric or had him torturing me in these last two weeks. It seemed things were finally going to get back to normal. That is until I had a knock at the door. I wasn't expecting any visitors and of course it was day light so I knew it couldn't be the big bad wolf. But who could it be? I finally got up to answer it hoping it wasn't some other supernatural being. Boy was I wrong because standing in for of me was Sookie.
"Can I help you?" I asked kind of bitterly.
"I was just wondering if you and I could talk for a bit." She said in that deep southern drawl.
"I guess. Come in." I said making way for her through the door.
We both took a seat on the couch, but I wasn't about to offer her anything like most southern people did. I wasn't like every other woman who dotes on guests. I didn't believe in that sort of thing. I was a feminist I guess in some sorts.
"What is it you want?" I asked.
"I think we got off to a bad start ya know and I thought we could get to know each other." She said sweetly.
"Cut the bullshit. You and I both know you aren't here for that reason, and bad start or not you were the one giving me that eat shit and die look a few weeks ago."
"Your right and I'm sorry about that. It's just I couldn't read your mind and it was strange to me considering vampires are the only minds I can't read."
"Well I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but move along. I don't have all day." I said. Yeah I know I was being a bitch but I really didn't care. There was just something about her I didn't like.
"Well as you know my boyfriend Bill is missing and I hear you could help tremendously."
"Oh really and who did you hear that from?" I asked her.
"Um. Well…Eric." She said.
"That's what I thought and that is why I don't care to help. He's an asshole, and if you associate with him then I consider you an asshole. I already have one so I don't need anymore."
"I know he doesn't have the best manners, but he is at least trying to help me so that speaks for something." She said trying to persuade me.
"He is only helping to get into those tight little shorts of yours. If you don't notice that then you really are as naive as you look." I snorted.
"Listen I didn't come here to get insulted. I'm just askin' a favor and of course Eric will pay you."
Pay me? Now that is something that sparked my interest.
"Really? He told you he would pay me to help?" I asked suspiciously.
"He said he would, and trust me he does pay rather greatly. I've helped him a few times and each time the check was always good." She said.
"Well that is something to think about." I said.
"Well you think about it and Eric just told me to tell you he would stop by later to get your answer."
"Great. You can leave now." I said being the bitch I am.
"Ya know I really don't like you." Sookie said getting up to leave.
"Touché." I said grinning as she walked out the door.
Later that night since I knew Eric was coming to visit I made sure to wear my sexiest pajama shorts that were of course way to short, but I didn't care. I added to it by wearing a tank top with no bra. I loved the fact that in a way it would turn him on, and yet he would never get any of this. I was lounging around waiting when I heard my door open and suddenly saw him standing in front of me.
"It's called knocking asshole." I said to him.
"It's always more fun this way." He said grinning. "And you look rather appetizing."
"I'm too cute to eat." I said grinning back at him.
"I guess I'll have to eat you a different way then."
Did he really just say that? I believe he did, and as much as that vision made me tingle I wasn't about to show him that.
"You are what you eat." I said grinning.
"And what would that be?" He said questioningly.
"A pussy." I said laughing.
"You are rather vulgar for a female."
"I'm not your normal female."
"That I can agree with you about." He said.
"So what is it you're here for?" I asked even though I already knew.
"I assume you talked to Sookie and she told you my proposition."
"Oh yeah, and by the way I don't like that little bitch. She's a little too whiny and it makes me want to slap her. Never send her to do your dirty work again or I actually will slap her." I said to him.
"Never speak that way of her again." He said getting angry.
"Just because you're having trouble getting your dick wet by the little twat doesn't mean I'm not going to speak the truth about her." I said getting angry too.
Why was he getting so defensive of her? Was I jealous? There is no way I would be jealous of her. Never.
Suddenly fangs were out and I knew I hit another nerve. Score another point for me.
"Panties in a wad again Mr. Northman?" I asked.
"You are the most frustrating woman I have ever talked to." He said trying to hold back from killing me.
"I've been told that a time or two. Now let's get to the point." I said.
"Let's do. Will you accept the job?"
"How much are you going to pay me?" I asked
"I'm willing to pay 15,000 dollars for your time and I'll also pay for all expenses."
What the hell? He is going to pay me 15,000 dollars just to help his blonde bimbo find her vampire boyfriend? It was too good to be true.
"How do I know you will actually pay me?" I asked.
"I give you my word." He said seriously.
"I believe you, because if you don't there will be serious hell to pay." I said.
"Thank you. We will leave tomorrow after the sun goes down." He said. "Oh and by the way I haven't forgotten about that one night. How is it you did that?"
"I did a little research and it turns out there are more of me out there, and that is all I will say Northman." I said.
Suddenly he was inches away from my face.
"Just remember I haven't forgotten." He whispered.
"I am a hard one to forget." I said back.
"Only time will tell." He said before he left.
I was upset now, and that was because I didn't get the last word in and that really pissed me off.
The next day at sundown I had my suitcase packed and I was ready to go even though I didn't know where the hell I was going. I waited until I heard a knock at the door and saw both Eric and Sookie standing there.
"Are you ready?" Eric asked.
"As ready as I ever will be." I said back.
I was then leaded to a car.
"Where the hell are we going anyways?" I asked.
"New Orleans." Eric and Sookie both said.
"So are we driving there?" I asked.
"Yes I will be driving us there." Eric said to me.
"Oh well isn't that fucking wonderful. A nice little car ride with a dead guy and a bimbo." I said pissed off. I didn't really want to ride in a car with both of them, because I knew that I would be more annoyed than ever when we got there. "Oh and I hope you both know I am not sitting in that tiny ass back seat the whole way."
"You will sit and you will hold your tongue." Eric said angrily.
"No it's fine you can sit in the front I don't mind the back seat." Sookie said getting in.
"Whatever." I said getting in.
The car ride started off quietly which I was more than thankful for because I wasn't in the mood to see what these two talked about. I could tell they both wanted each other, but Sookie was a self conflicted person who obviously wanted the danger part of Eric and also wanted the sweet boyfriend type which she saw in her boyfriend who was missing. This was going to be a strange trip, but I also found it kind of funny how these two were.
"Can we listen to the radio or something?" I asked trying to break the silence.
"Do as you wish." Eric said.
Really? That was all he had to say? This Sookie chick must have the golden pussy or something to keep this vampire silent like he was being. I turned on the radio and was happy to hear the new Lady Gaga song "Bad Romance." I couldn't help myself and started singing along to it.
"What is this god awful music?" Eric said.
"It's Lady Gaga duh." I said.
"This music is awful." Eric said turning the radio off.
"Hey I really liked that song asshole."
"I didn't get the whole point of it." Sookie said.
"Of course you wouldn't." I shot back.
"What's that suppose to mean?" She said angrily.
"It's suppose to mean that you're a backwoods hillbilly that understands music that only talks about some other hillbillies cheating heart who drowns his sorrows in beer." I said back to her.
"I understand way more than you." She said bitterly.
"Oh really and what is that? Oh right you probably understand the part about her wanting his disease because you are a disease and somebody actually wants you." I yelled.
"Can you humans just shut the fuck up?" Eric yelled.
"How about you tell your little play thing to shut the fuck up. Her voice is annoying and I don't understand how you and her little boyfriend stand to hear it."
"Do not bring Bill into this." Sookie said.
"Oh really and does your Bill know that you lust for Eric?" I shot back at her.
"SHUT UP." Eric yelled speeding.
"Stop the car." I said.
"What?" Eric looked at me.
"I SAID STOP THE FUCKING CAR OR ILL KILL YOU BOTH." I yelled. I was extremely pissed off and I couldn't stand another second of being in this car with these people. I was exhausted and I just couldn't take any of it any more. Eric finally stopped the car on some deserted highway and I opened the door to get out. Eric then got out with me while Sookie stayed in the car. I didn't stay to chat though, and started walking. Suddenly Eric was walking beside me.
"Where do you think you're going?" Eric asked.
"I'm going home." I said. "No amount of money can make me deal with the both of you."
"Deal with us? Look at you. You're the one who can't keep her mouth shut and can't stop making threats against me. I still can kill you in the matter of seconds. Whatever power you may have is still no match for me." Eric said.
"Really? Don't tempt me vampire because I'm already in a pissy mood." I said still walking.
"I think you're problem is that you see I am attracted to Sookie and she is attracted to me and it makes you jealous." Eric said.
That made me come to a stop.
"Are you really so fucking cocky to think I would actually care about that? If I wanted you I could have you." I spat at him.
"Don't be so cocky Kimber. It isn't becoming on you." Eric said grinning.
I wanted to scream, but that is when I heard Sookie's scream.