Chapter Sixteen:

"Tell me your name"

"Leon."

"Alright Leon, no one is going to hurt you."

I sat with Sookie patiently, watching as Bill glamoured the guy who tried to kidnap her. Jessica was watching, eyes wide with interest and when Bill asked her if she wanted ago she was positively beaming! I nudged Sookie and grinned to her who nodded and looked back to watch as Bill taught Jessica how to hold a glamour to a human. It was such an easy trick for a vampire to perform that they sometimes relied on it far too much. My example will be Eric when he tried to glamour me into telling him my real age. Silly Viking.

"No one's going to hurt you, you're going to be okay." she stated after having emptied her mind. I smiled and shifted myself near to the door so Bill could move next to Sookie. He smiled as he did so and she curled up to him automatically.

"You were very sweet to her." she smiled to him. He didn't return it though, in fact… his jaw was clenched so tightly I am surprised he hasn't shattered his teeth! Why is he such a stiff sometimes!

"He was sent to abduct you. Someone must have known of your arrival." his voice was cold. He was holding in his anger it seems. Yeah, no one touched Sookie when Bill was around...

"Well, it won't be anyone from home." I stated and he nodded, keeping a watchful eye on Jessica.

"So… somebody here has betrayed their Sheriff?" Sookie questioned. I leaned forward to look to her.

"Must be; I mean, no one apart from the Hotel and the Sheriff's household knew we were coming and the hotel doesn't exactly know why we're coming." I explained and shrugged leaning back in the seat.

In the end Bill asked Jessica to glamour him into driving us to our hotel. Hotel Camilla. It was huge, beautiful and naturally, had red lights framing the majestic building. Now that vampires have revealed themselves, I don't think the hotel will like to be inconspicuous.

I smiled when I jumped out of the car to pull out my suitcases. A bell boy had walked up to pick them up and I smiled brightly. He was kinda cute actually… And he looked young. Why would such a young guy be working at a hotel like this? I guess it's a source of income. And now he's more attractive. Why is that? When you realise a guy has a good or dangerous job, then it's instantly BAYAM! Instant Attraction. Kind of like the whole 'bad boy' look to girls except with money…

He walked away blushing a furious crimson and I bit my bottom lip with a grin before following Bill and Sookie to check in. As I reached the desk Bill turned to face me, scratching the back of his head nervously.

"Hayley." he began his tone a lot lighter, "I was possibly wondering if you could sit with Jessica while we sort out the rooms." I nodded understanding straight away. He gave me a brilliant smile and I couldn't help but return it. I did like it when Bill was in a good mood. He looked a lot more handsome and… normal. That's something I've noticed about him… He hasn't truly embraced the fact that he's a vampire. Not really.

"Of course. Try and get me my own suite please?" I asked and he nodded with a smile. I grinned brightly and turned to go sit with Jessica, my back to the counter.

"Doesn't trust me then?" she asked, her eyes not breaking the glamour once from poor Leon.

"I don't think it's a trust issue. I mean, he's allowed you to keep the glamour going for this long hasn't he? And the fact he's taught you how to Glamour, that's a milestone." I smiled. I saw the smile tug at her lips as she tried to not look away from Leon.

"Can I have you phone?" she asked Leon and he handed the phone to her straight away. I gasped with a grin. It looked like some kind of blackberry.

"Jessica!" I whispered, trying to be the 'sensible adult', she grinned, knowing I found it funny.

"I wanna be able to call Hoyt." she smiled dreamily and I refrained from squealing. Young Love was the cutest thing ever. I miss it so much.

"Aw! How sweet!" I grinned and Jessica nodded, biting her bottom lip. She would be blushing now if she wasn't dead.

"Hey, I wonder if I can do this…" she bit her lip for a split second, "You're actually not alright, all of your worst nightmares are about to come true."

Poor Leon's bottom lip started to wobble as he looked terrified yet completely gormless. I leaned back in the chair and covered my mouth to refrain from giggling. Oh dear, this would be hilarious!

"All your nightmares will come true, unless you scream at the top of your lungs…" She grinned and leaned forward and whispered something in his ear, she then leaned back, "Now scream it."

I jumped at the sudden yell about someone called Becky being fingered in the back of the church. Bill shouted at Jessica who had burst out laughing. I tried to hide my smirk as I leaned forward and placed a hand on Leon's knee and sent my tranquil waves throughout his body. He relaxed, looking fatigued.

"Leon," I whispered and he slowly turned his head to face me, I smiled kindly, "Don't worry. Everything will be fine. You'll be fine. All you need to do is relax. Can you do that for me?" I used a soft tone that I knew would entrance him. This was my version of glamouring, I called in compulsion (same thing yet not), but it was still using my empathy. At least, I'm pretty sure of it. I never used it much because I didn't know how too… I guess I do now… Weird.

Leon nodded, relaxing into the chair, eyes never leaving me in wonderment. I smiled softly and nodded, "That's right honey. I need you relax your mind and body. Fall Asleep. It's okay. Everything will be all right." his eyes fluttered close and he slumped. I smiled and leaned back in my chair.

"Wow… How did you do that?" Jessica asked and I turned to face her with an arched brow. Did I know? It had to be empathy really… What else could it be?

"Empathy." I smiled and she turned her whole body to me.

"That's so cool, is that like one of your special powers?" I thought about it and shrugged.

"Not sure, but it sure comes in handy. Unfortunately, I can't glamour memories away, only try and convince the person it was all a dream," I teased slightly before sighing and shrugging, "But that's what makes us so different."

She grinned and nodded before leaning back in her chair and hiding her newly acquired phone in her pocket. I turned to smile at Bill and Sookie as they walked over.

"The rooms have been sorted and you have the suite opposite us." Sookie smiled brightly, practically bouncing. I beamed, feeling her excitement and jumped up.

"Awesome! Let's go!" I pointed towards the elevator and paused. "Erm… I'll follow you guys." I scratched the back of my head sheepishly blushing at Sookie and Bill's laughter.

I entered my room and squealed in delight turning to Sookie who was already grinning at her suite that she was sharing with Bill and Jessica. I saw Bill carrying Leon and I bit my lip. He just smiled softly.

"I will find out what happened and then glamour us from his memory," he explained and I winced, "It'll be alright, he won't recognise us or even know us."

I shook my head and he gave me a confused look.

"Bad part of my empathy: He'll think of me being a dream, maybe even a day dream, but luckily he won't remember much of me. Just that I'm very vague and I'm not sure if it can be glamoured away…" I explained sheepishly, scratching my elbow, "I'm sorry Bill, he was just so scared I don't think you would have been able to relax him to find out answers."

Bill then smiled and nodded, understanding immediately and thanked me before entering his suite. Sookie poked her head back out.

"I still have some of your Jammies in my suit case, when you've unpacked, come and collect them okay?" she smiled and I nodded with a grin before entering my room.

The living room was wide with a small kitchenette to the corner and a lowered bit of flooring with a similar corner suite to my own (Leather and kind of… Bricky) and a glass coffee table between them facing the fireplace.

The bedroom was large with a similar décor. The bed was huge with cream and black silk sheets, wardrobes either side and opposite the bed was a dressing table. I noticed an ensuite bathroom and noted it was modern with white and black colours. Most likely a luxury bath and shower in there by the size of these rooms.

I pulled off my jacket and started with the unpacking straight away. I hung everything up and placed my shoes in a row next to the dressing table. I had taken full advantage of both of the wardrobes.

It only took me half an hour to unpack absolutely everything and make the room a little bit more homey for myself. I wasn't used to silk bed sheets, and even though Darren had them for a while, I wasn't too keen on it. Nothing beats cotton duvet and sheets in my opinion, but I'll have to live with it here for just a few days.

I had to grab my Pyjamas from Sookie as I realised I had forgotten to pack some sensible ones (Big t-shirts and revealing night dresses) when Sookie said that she hoped she would get some alone time with Bill without people bursting in the hotel room all the time. I had remembered that I couldn't rescind invitations and grew slightly fearful of this fact. Dull and unflattering nightclothes are a must have when around Eric Northman. Especially when I don't have a Bill of my own growling and defending me every second of the night time…

I knocked on the door and walked in to see Bill on the phone with someone, angry. I ignored it and saw Sookie walk in my clothes in hand.

"Oh Hayley! I was about to come and give these to you." she said a little shocked I turned up. I laughed and nodded.

"Well, I was setting my bed up for when I came back to crash," I grinned taking them off her. I heard Bill's silence and we both turned to him. He was staring at me curiously and then suddenly sighed before handed the phone over. I blinked at him in a confused manner, but he just motioned with his hand for me to continue before turning off into the opposite bedroom. Sookie just smiled and went back into her bedroom, "Hello?"

"You found the time to visit our friend Lafayette then." his cool collected and very amused, voice came through and I sighed.

"Of course I did. Why?

"I went to pay a little visit myself only to find that his leg had already been healed. He was very quick to deny it was you once questioned on the matter."

"I told him to not say anything. So if he was quick to deny to you that it was me who healed him, then he obviously feels that you shouldn't know in order to protect me," I replied in a calm manner, "And this makes me happy because it means I can trust him and not get Dare to Glamour him, which by the way is annoying." he chuckled at this. I scowled and was tempted to just hang up and tell Bill to tell him I jumped out a window and died… or some Vampire drained me… Either way, it would make Eric think I'm dead… until he came here. I'm not being childish… I'm just avoiding him because it made things easier. In more ways than one.

I was confused too because I didn't know what to think at this moment in time. I understand that he's the Sheriff and have certain rules to keep too, but it doesn't mean I can like them. Not to mention he is just unpredictable! What am I supposed to think when he's this big hunk of… sex and then he's… someone I… snuggle up to at night. It's just a mind funk really.

"Speaking of which, do you know what damage you've done to the poor guy?" I asked.

"I am aware that he is more…cautious about his surroundings." he replied and I had to bite a comment back to save me saying something stupid. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

"Cautious? Eric you broke him. I don't want to know how, but he better recover from this."

"Is that a threat Ms. Butler? Because I would love to see that." he spoke in a low husky voice after a short chuckle. Why did he have to put on the sexy phone voice?

"Anyway, what do you want?" I snapped, scowling at his laugh. Bill walked into the room and gave me a reassuring smile when he saw my scowl. I mouthed 'take the phone and say I spontaneously combusted please?' he shook his head with an amused smile making me sigh.

I missed what Eric must have said… Whoopsie. "Erm… I might have blanked out on you there Eric, but I can't stay, I have to finish unpacking and grab something to eat." I hung up and threw the phone to Bill as he had walked over to collect it.

"You are aware he will-" he was cut off by the phone going off. I shrieked and ran from the room as soon as he answered it laughing…

A couple hours later, I had a knock on my door and opened it to find a robed Sookie. I laughed whilst she had a faint blush.

"Some one decided to show up and ruin my time with Bill. Want to hang out for a while?" I tilted my head in confusion when she spoke, "Eric." My brows shot to my head at this before I nodded. Eric was here already? Well Poo. I'll just change into my sensible night clothes later. Besides, I had a robe. It was a comfy robe. Big, grey and fluffy. There was only one other way to enjoy this robe and I would have to be naked for that. Nu uh. I knew better than that. I don't just walk into those unwanted situations. I actually think…sometimes.

"Sure, I'll just turn the TV off and I can head straight to yours. Leave the door open?" she nodded and I spun round to grab my robe and switch off the TV (Which was on the wall next to my bedroom).

I bounced into Sookie's suite and dived onto the sofa, my room keys in my pocket and she switched on the TV and we scrolled threw the channels.

"What did you find out from Leon?" I asked frowning at the titles of shows I wasn't keen on. Sookie had frowned at them also. Awesome.

"He was from the Fellowship of the sun to pick up the humans that were travelling with the Compton party," she explained and went back to the main menu. I saw there was the option of 'adult' and grinned, I could tell Sookie was tempted to even just look at the titles and she laughed and nodded before slowly going down to that option. I love this!

"Humans? Cool. I'm a human now." we laughed and saw the titles of some of the adult films. 'Intercourse with a vampire', 'His first Fangbang' and 'Co-Ed Chowdown'. I burst out laughing whereas Sookie had muttered 'Ew' before laughing at the cheesiness of it with me. We were slightly tempted to actually watch one… but it would show up on the bill… Not good. Not really anyway… Not when it's Eric paying the bill.

A knock on the door made us freeze and she threw the remote to me and I just switched the TV off in panic, turning to see Sookie open the door to the cute Bellboy from before. His hair was neatly pushed to the side and he was slightly tall with long features.

"Straight Male, B Negative?" he asked and Jessica was walking towards the door saying it was for her. I bit my lip with a smile as she grinned to me before vanishing into her room. She had looked excited, yet very nervous as she showed him to her room. Oh, that's naughty Jess.

"He's 23" the bellboy suddenly said and I looked in his direction. Something seemed to go on between the two and before I knew it, Sookie was running down the hall for the guy to stop. I sat there for a few seconds before jumping up and following her down the corridor yelling 'Sookie! What in the world!'.

I finally found her as he had turned to try and warn Sookie away. I heard him insult her and I placed my hands on my hips.

"Well now, that's no way to talk to someone whose only concerned." I spoke loud enough for him to hear. He was jumpy and nervous, I think he was scared. I smiled softly and walked up next to Sookie. My blasted robe had become a little bit loose, but not visible enough. I looked up at him and my gaze switched between them for a few seconds… He must have been a telepath like Sookie. His eyes widened at me and I guessed he heard my thoughts. I just smiled softly.

"I don't really care if she's concerned. These Dallas vampires are scary as shit-" he started to explain and I held my hand up whilst Sookie cut him off:

"And my vampires aren't gumdrops and roses either, but I learned to live with it," she tried to reason and we smiled at each other, "We both have." I suddenly missed Darren for some reason, but that could be because Darren was a total teddy bear for a vampire when around me.

"You live with a vampire?" he gasped and I smiled and nodded.

"Listen, I just want to learn more and maybe we can help each other out?" Sookie asked this caused the boy to snap, telling her he doesn't her help and that we needed to forget about it. He was desperate about this and he backed away before storming off. I turned to Sookie and shrugged.

"Oh, he's not getting away with this that easily." she huffed before turning and storming off. Most likely back to the bedroom. I threw my hands up in the air before chasing after her.

"Sook, slow down will you!" I called after her as I jogged to catch up. For a little determined gal, she can be a fast stormer-offer... She stopped before entering her door to give me an apologetic smile and we both walked in to hear Bill lecturing Jessica. Most likely about the human she had to eat.

"Hey Sookie, Hayley, there's porno on the TV." Jessica's eyes had lit up as she told us and I giggled whereas Sookie replied:

"I know. Yuck." she smiled. I leaned back on the door.

"To your room. True blood only." Bill said, using a fatherly tone on Jessica. She wasn't happy with this as she stormed off into her room saying something about getting an eating disorder. I bit my lip and nodded after the red head had slammed the door,

Bill turned to both of us and we huddled together.

"Sookie, Hayley, where did you two wander off to?" he asked us as Sookie mentioned bellboy I repeated 'Candy machine' in my head. She just grinned as she explained we wanted to know where the candy machine was and what a continental breakfast was. She was such a good little liar sometimes.

"You two cannot wonder off on your own. The situation is far more complicated than we thought." he explained and I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. If I wasn't worried about the situation at hand, then I would feel like a child being scolded by their parent.

"How much more complicated?" I asked and he sighed in equal annoyance.

"A lot. We don't nearly know enough about the Dallas vampires and this seems to be rooted a lot deeper than originally expected." he explained and I turned to Sookie with a pout. It was time for Sookie to distract Bill so he's less of a stick in the mud. She nodded, understanding completely, and I took a step back.

"Well in that case, I'm going to call Darren. He might know someone here." I lied and left the room immediately to enter my own. When I closed the door I sighed and leaned my back on it.

Sookie would now be seducing Bill. Jessica was most likely phoning Hoyt to change her foul mood. Darren would probably be working or out somewhere. I sighed once more and scratched my head pulling the robe off and chucking it on the Sofa ready for me to pull it on of someone knocked on the door.

I felt the slight shiver run up my spine and the now exposed skin tingled in the cold as I walked into my room to grab the change of night clothes from under the pillow. It was a cotton T-shirt and trouser set that was a size too large for me. I sighed as I stared at it. It was cheap and easy to buy, maybe it'll be comfy. I know it'll definitely be ugly and off-putting.

A knock on the door distracted me long enough to run and grab the dressing gown and just quickly wrap it round my body. The person at the door must have been insistent because they knocked again within seconds. Sookie must have found something out? Or Darren was here to surprise me! Yeah I know… I'm hopeful.

"Hang on!" I opened the door, holding the dressing gown shut, only to look up to see Eric smirking. I sighed, for the millionth time that evening, and rolled by eyes, "Doesn't take you long to get here now does it?" I asked and he grinned sliding past me swiftly to get into the room. I used this as an excuse to quickly tie the robe up tightly. I wish the invitation rule applied right now. I hadn't had the chance to change!

"Not when you know the right people." he leaned on the back of the sofa and undressed me with his eyes. I licked my lips and kept the door open. Maybe he would get the hint and bugger off.

"Great… Erm… Do you want something?" I asked motioning him to the door, but the grin on his face made me bit my bottom lip nervously.

"From you? Always." his fangs extended and I bit down harder on my lip and nodded slowly. Why'd he have to come here and looking all… yummy. Frick!

"Well, this is a bad time," I nodded and scratched the back of my head, "I was about to crash for the evening and you know… sleep, busy day tomorrow." I could feel my head nod like a stupid nodding dog as I spoke.

"I'm sure you were. You've had a busy day taking advantage of my generosity." I froze and grinned uneasily, stuttering a short laugh.

"All I did was drink a little bit on the plane." I quickly defended myself and he laughed, standing up tall.

"It was more than a few drinks Hayley." he crossed his arms and all I could do was grin and laugh anxiously. Was he angry or something? How did he know I took advantage of the situation with Sookie? Was he spy- I am not going to finish that mental sentence because I bet I will hate the answer. I guess he might have had a bill? It will make me sleep easier if I believe that because… Lets face it… Eric isn't Mr. innocent.

"Well when it's doll sized bottles of alcohol, of course I'm going to take advantage! They were so cute and the stewardesses gave Sookie and I some to take home… for free I hope" I pouted. He chuckled at this shaking his head.

"You are far too easily amused." he laughed and I scowled.

"And youmy dear vampire… are far too annoying." I blew as raspberry and instantly regretted it when I found myself pressed against the now closed door, legs around his waist with one hand holding me up and the other gripping my chin softly. I felt him dip his head into my neck, the tip of his nose trailing up my pulse, inhaling deeply.

"I'd be careful with that tongue if I were you." he spoke in a low tone making me shiver involuntary before I felt the tips of his fangs scraping across the skin.

My hands were resting on his shoulders as I silently hoped to God he wouldn't start kissing me. After what happened last time, there was definitely nothing to stop him and I knew all too well that I wouldn't be able to stop myself like I did the first time. I'm not that strong darn it! Maybe Pam should be nice and call him. Now. Okay… maybe NOW. No? Frick.

I slowly nodded, seeing disappointment flash in his eyes, before he smirked, eyes glittering with mischief, and ran a cold hand slowly up my bare thigh, pushing the dressing gown with it. My grip on his shoulders tightened and I bit down on my bottom lip to try and distract myself from the shivers running down my spine. If I was standing, I would have probably collapsed by now… Fudge-sickles.

His smirk slowly turn into a grin when the tips of his fingers reached the laced-hem of my night dress and I released a shuddery breath. Totally unsuitable, completely flattering and sexy night dress that I would normally wear. What was I thinking when I packed my suitcase? Seriously! Was I high!

"And here I was thinking you were holding out on me." he said before grasping my ass tightly, making me gasp and taking full advantage of this fact by assaulting my mouth. Well… Fuck.

And there you have it. The hook up. ;)

Here's the problem, as of recently I have noticed that have been taking down stories with... well... smut in it. Next chapter is (what I hope) Lemony goodness. I've looked through it and I have edited it to flow much more nicely and I've also copy and pasted it all onto another document for me to... de-smutify it a bit to make it suitable for and any of you that may not like it.

If you have any advice for me please give it, whether it's privately or via reviews.
I'm leaning towards the latter really. I don't want to have the risk of breaking the rules because lets face it, M rate is just the foreplay in not much detail (Or so I think from reading very approved fanfictions). I'm going to re-read the rules, hopefully read your advice and then I'll let you know at some point whether it's on my main page or via an edit of this.
By the way, there's a poll on my main page to get some sort of idea as well. :D

Thank you for reading.

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