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' I... Umm... Well... I... '

I had no idea what to say. I couldn't let him know what I was, he would drain me. I had to find something to say, some explanation for him. But what ?

Eric was still inches away from me, and for some reason, he was breathing. And every muscle in his body was tense, and he was scared, and angry, and pissed, and curious all at the same time. Not that he wanted me to know that.

' Just let me go. Please... ' Was all I managed.

' How do I know you don't have any other freakish powers like that ? '

' I won't hurt you if that's what you mean. I'm not that crazy. ' I had to turn the conversation away from my powers. I did have more, but I wasn't about to let him know that. I already let him know too much - any more and he might be able to guess what I was.

Eric stared at me for a while, then proceeded to slowly untie me. He started at my feet, then when he got to my hands, he noticed the end of huge scar I had. He looked up at me curiously, and when I didn't answer, he rolled my sleep up to my elbow, to fully look at the scar that traced the whole of my forearm.

' How the hell did you get that ? ' He said, caressing it with the tips of his cold hands. He seemed mesmerised.

' I got into a fight a long time ago. It's nothing, really. ' God I wanted to pull my sleeve down and run away. ' Please, could you finish untying me ? ' I was pleading now. Nevermind my pride, I couldn't take this anymore.

He proceeded to untie my hands and was then looking up at me, from his crouching position in front of my chair. I didn't dare move, he scared the hell out of me. He eventualy got up, grabbing my hands and pulling me up as well. He then came closer to me, and closer, until his nose was against my neck and I could feel him smelling me, taking in my scent. It sent shivers down my spine, it was repulsive. I stepped back, clumbsily, nearly falling down. ' I'm not so sure I want to let you go just yet. Sookie said your name was Sigrid, is that correct ? '

' I er... Yes, that is correct... ' Why was he asking me this ?

' Old norse, for beautiful victory. Interesting. ' He came at me again, so I backed up. He grabbed my arm and pulled me to him, staring at my scar again, looking confused.

I pulled my arm back, and covered it up. ' Just leave me alone, please. ' I was backing up again, even though he wasn't moving. He smiled, which really confused me.

' You can go, but you will be back. If not, I'll find you. ' Within a second he was at the door again, holding it open and waiting for me to go.

I hesitated, wonerding if it was a trap. But I went anyway, nearly running past him for fear of him grabbing me. Once outside, I took in the fesh air. ' Sigrid, I will see you tomorow night. One way or another. '

I turned round, and he was locking the door. ' Can I offer you a ride home ? ' He walked over to his car. And I must admit, it was looking very attractive, as I had to walk all the way back to the hotel, not even sure I would be able to get in at this time of night.

' No, thank you. I'll be fine, I don't need your help. And I'm certainly not letting you know where I sleep. ' That's IF I had anywhere to sleep...

' Suit yourself. Goodnight ! ' He got into his car, and sped off. I looked at the road leading back to Bon Temps, barely lit and very, very long. Great, just great.

It took me ages to get back to the hotel, and luckily, I could still get back in, with the right code. Once in my room, I took a shower, trying to rid myself of Eric. I scrubbed my arm and neck, where he had touched me, rubbing ever so hard as though his touch had contaminated me with a disease.

I came out, and got into bed. It was past 4 in the morning. I set my alarm for 10 am, so I could go and see Sookie as promissed.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm, really pissed off. I neaded more sleep ! I layed there, staring at the ceiling. I had dreamt of Godric, again. Maybe I could go and visit him up in Dallas, just for a little while.

I arrived at Merlotte's, just after 11. I walked in, and Sookie ran over to me. ' Sigrid ! Oh my god I was worried sick ! Are you alright ? ' She hugged me.

' Yeah, I'm fine. Can we not talk about that ? ' I really didn't want to. I mean she was already over stepping her boundaries by hugging me - I barely even knew her !

' Of course, I'm sorry. Can I get you anything ? ' She lead me to the bar, so I could sit near her and Tara, who smiled at me. ' I'll have some pancakes, or something sweet please. '

I sat and talked to Tara, who didn't have much to do. Sookie was all over the place, so I didn't talk to her much. But I prefered Tara anyway, at least she didn't invade my privacy like Sookie did, even though she meant well. We talked about the weather, and how boring life was in Bon Temps, until Sookie's brother, a guy named Jason, walked in. He immediately attracted most girl's attention, and I wondered why. Tara then told me what he was like, and how he slept with one girl one night, and another the next. He didn't seem like a mean guy, just one that didn't think very much.

I left after lunch, starting to tire. I remembered Eric wanted to see me tonight, so I went to buy some clothes - ones that covered everything up very nicely, as I didn't want him to find me pretty or anything. I ended up buying a white shirt with frills at the collar, and buttons at the wrists so you couldn't pull the sleeves up, like people wore in the 1800's. I also bought a pair of plain black jeans to go with it.

When I got back to the hotel, I asked the woman at reception if she could print out a list of the hotels in Dallas, with their phone numbers and adresses, so I could try and figure out where Godric might be. He probably had his own house, but he was sheriff, so there had to be somewhere for his vampire guests to sleep. I found a hotel called the " Carmilla Hotel ", which was apparently the only one in the Dallas area to accomodate vampires. I'd call them at dusk and try to get myself a room for a few nights.

I went back to bed, as I was still tired from the night before. But I was just lying there, feeling lost and lonely. I thought back to the last time I saw Godric, about 30 years before. We were in Egypt, visiting Pharao's tombs for like the millionth time. As dawn was coming, he caressed my face with one of his hands, and looked me in the eyes. ' We have to part my dear friend. I must go to Dallas, I have business there. '

Tears were rolling down my face, and he wipped them away. I understood compleatly, it often happened. But I hated it when we parted, we was everything to me. He was my whole family, and my only true friend. Of course I befriended other people, but only for a few years at a time - I couldn't let anyone know I was immortal. I was used to it though, it didn't bother me.

' We will meet again Sigrid, I promiss you that. ' He smiled. ' Take good care of yourself. '

' You too, Godric. I'll miss you so much. ' I hugged him. He had never been one for physical contact, but I always managed to get a few hugs from him now and again. ' I love you. Don't forget me. ' I tried to smile, and he laughed.

' How could I ever forget you ? ' He kissed my forehead, and looked into my eyes one last time, before disapearing.

Once night started falling, I put on my new clothes, and made sure I had a silver necklace on, just in case. Then I walked out of the hotel, and got a taxi to Fangtasia. There was a long queue of people outside, most of them wearing black and red leather and latex. I noticed that Pam woman was at the door, letting - or not letting - people in. I was nervous as hell, and hoped this would go better than it did last time.

I took a deep breath, summed up all my strenght, and walked towards the door.