Chapter Nineteen:

Laughing at the cringe-worthy scene on the TV, I curled up on the sofa. I was wearing some grey cotton drawstring trousers and a pink tank top. Sitting in the corner of the sofa I had curled up under the dressing gown as if it was a duvet or throw. It was pretty comfy, I won't lie.

When I had gotten into my room, I locked the door, showered and mulled over the fact that the vampire, Godric, Sookie and I were supposed to find was in fact Eric's maker. It made sense with Eric's attitude when discussing it, or even at the meeting earlier. He was anxious and worried for his maker and yet... I still didn't see it coming. Am I supposed to? Was it supposed to be obvious? For all I knew it could have been a debt that Eric owed and this would make them even, but no that's wrong. His maker. Just... Whoa.

I also had to figure out how I'm going to be around Eric, I mean… For some reason, I don't actually care about last night; in fact I'm happy it happened. I mean not only was it the best sex I've had in a long time (Not saying I've had crap sex, because the sex I was having before Eric wasn't all that bad and was kinda awesome), but there was something different about it. It's nothing like what I have with Darren, or my one night stands or even the sex I had when I was in relationships… There was something about it that I liked… I didn't want to give it up and yet as messed up as that is, something is just telling me to just go with the flow and deal with things as they come because… Things are going to get a whole lot worse soon. How morbid.

I picked up my water, it was a diluted one, and took a sip. I tried to not splutter it as I laughed at the main character tripping up dramatically, taking my mind away from those thoughts completely. I couldn't remember the name of this movie, but it was like a romantic comedy that was more comedy. Genius. I love these, it's those kind of chick flicks that just take your mind of reality...

Cold arms picked me up from my snuggled position on the sofa and I curled into the body automatically. I had fallen asleep during what I think was the second movie. Being warm and cuddled up somewhere snug can make someone feel sleepy.

"Don't you have your own room?" I mumbled raising a hand to play with the neck line of his round neck t-shirt. He chuckled pulling me closer to him.

"I believe I do, but I find your company much more appealing." I felt the vibration of his vocal chords as he spoke. He laid me down onto the bed and I opened my eyes to see him crouched low in front of me. He wasn't wearing his jacket. Did he take it off? I don't remember feeling it when he picked me up…

"Yeah, the death grip was annoying to get out of. I just wish I was there to see you wake up." I grinned lazily making him frown as he must have remembered waking up spooning a pillow. I had gone downstairs with Sookie to grab something to eat. Sookie also thought it would be better to avoid Eric's 'wrath'.

"I apologise." he then smirked and I rolled round so my back was facing him.

"So… what are you scheming?" I stretched out, enjoying the feeling of the muscles protesting in the movement. He appeared under the sheets next to me within seconds. I sat up to see his jeans folded neatly on my dressing table's chair. I looked back with an amused smile to see he was still wearing his t-shirt.

"Hayley, you should know by now, I don't scheme." there was a certain patronizing tone in his voice so I just rolled my eyes laid back down on the sheets, enjoying the coolness of them.

"Well then Eric, I would like to think I know you enough to recognize that particular light in your eye means you have planned something to keep you from being bored." the way his smirk dropped by a fraction for that split second confirmed it, I had to chuckle arching my back feeling the joints click before I sighed, "I hope I'm not involved in any way."

Rolling onto my stomach I bunched the pillow under my arms so I was hugging it and I had my head raised to concentrate in this conversation.

"I assure you Hayley, it has nothing to do with you." he responded rolling completely on his side and held his head up with his hand. God he looked… No. No Hayley, you have to be up in the morning. Destroy that libido of yours. This isn't a vacation. Totally not a vacation.

"You know, for a vampire, you just contradicted yourself and you're a bad liar." I grinned when he laughed and rolled onto his front also.

"You're the second person to tell me this tonight, I must be losing my touch." he commented and I pushed my shoulder against his before snuggling down onto my cushion.

"Was this a human or a vampire?" I asked and he smiled at me.

"Vampire." I nodded, pouting my lips a little in the process as I mulled it over.

"Then maybe only supernatural beings can tell when you're lying and not humans?" I voiced my thoughts to him and he shrugged, "So why did the vampire say you're a bad liar?" I rolled to the side and grinned at him cheekily. He laughed and shook his head making me pout.

"Business." he grinned knowing I wouldn't like this answer.

"Well that's silly." I pouted and flopped round on my back and rolled my eyes, "You're no fun."

Whelp, I regret saying that. I seem to forget that I was with Eric and not Darren. Darren would be like my best friend and during 'pillow talk' he would start a tickle war or something along those lines. Eric on the other hand… Well, he was on top me, my thighs around his waist, his body pressing mine into the mattress saying 'oh I don't know about that, I think I can be lots of fun'. Go. Away. Libido! You're not wanted here!

I laughed and tried to push him away by his shoulders. He didn't budge. I am feeling way too comfortable around him. So much that I actually began to forget who I was actually with! I'm so used to being with Darren for pillow talk… Maaan! I miss Darren now! I've barely been gone a day… or have I? Not the point! I miss my Dare-Bear!

"I'm pretty sure you can," my voice was slightly strained as I pushed at his shoulders with a bit more strength. I was failing miserably, "but that's so not the point and you know it! UGH!" I gave up and crossed my arms.

"Are you done?" he asked in an amused tone making me scowl. Oh that was no fair. This was far from over! This. Was. War.

"Nowhere near!" I growled as I tightened my hold round his waist and threw my body into his pushing him onto his back. Now I was straddling him with his hands gripping my hips. He just grinned eagerly and I rolled my eyes. I saw he was about to comment so I just flung my hands over his mouth to silence him, "Don't you dare." I growled once more and his eyes lit up animatedly. Gripping my wrists, he pulled my hands away from his mouth and pulled me down, stopping inches from his mouth.

"I have to say, I'm liking this side to you, in fact, I'm liking this side a lot." and then he pulled me down to close the distance. Sure, I responded to the kiss with as much passion I could, but I was so not giving him anything tonight. No way. Nu uh… Oh man that tongue of his will be the death of me. Scratch that: He will be the death of me...

He released my wrists and flipped me onto back, pushing me deeper into the bed with his rock hard body. I groaned trying to shake my head away from his and failed. No way. I am not giving in. He got sex last night… hot… brilliant… I'm just turning myself on from the memories of it for crying out loud!

"Stop this," I whimpered after I had successfully pushed him back. He was just giving me a smug smirk because we both knew I was turned on, "I need to sleep Eric. You kept me up all night last night and I only had 4 hours sleep altogether! If I am to be fit in the morning in case of any problems, I'll need to rest tonight." I was gasping for breath after ranting that out in one go and before he would try to attack me with those luscious lips.

He sighed and rolled off me, bringing me with him to rest on his chest. I was definitely not complaining to snuggling. I placed my hand on his chest as he pulled me closer, his hand resting on my hip. With his spare hand, he took my wrist to rub circles round my pulse point with very slightly pressure. I'm assuming this was so he could feel my pulse also. I don't know why, but I kind of like this silly little habit of his. It's so human yet so... not.

"Thank you." I said as I got myself comfortable. He made a noise, kissing my hair and running a hand up my back to settle me. I smiled closing my eyes, feeling myself getting drowsy. I knew I shouldn't allow this to happen, allow myself to get closer to Eric because, let's face it, he's a douche bag. A total douche bag, but… times like this… he's really sweet and totally messing with my head. I shouldn't let this happen, and yet that little voice in my head was telling me to let it happen.

"Eric…" I mumbled trying to force myself to wake up a bit. I felt him chuckle.

"You like to ask questions when you're about to fall asleep, don't you?" I could hear the amusement in his tone, but ignored it.

"Shup…" I squeezed my eyes shut and rubbed my face in his shirt lightly, "Are you trying to make me like you or summat?" I hid my face in his shirt, unconsciously breathing in his scent. He smelt of cologne, nature and… some sort of musky smell… It was relaxing. Sweet.

I felt his shoulders shake in his light laughter, his finger tips trailing the bare skin on my shoulder. It sent shivers down my spine and I hit him lightly with the hand on his chest.

"I would… like it if you like me. Do you?" I smiled and shrugged feeling myself slipping, he was really comfortable!

"I don't know." I sighed, "Sometimes… I like you more than Dare…"

"Hayley! What have you done to her?" I heard bashing on a metal wiring and furrowed my brows together tightly as Sookie was screaming at people.

"Shown this heathen the Lord's true wrath! The Lord does not appreciate agents of the Devil!" it was a gruff voice. I shivered, trying to open my eyes, to see what was happening, but there seemed to be such a heavy weight on my lids. I groaned as I felt a sort of shift.

I was now lying on a cold surface, but could still see nothing. It felt similar to all my other dreams.

"Now then Miss Butler, care to tell me why you have glamoured my people and have healed from your injuries?" it was that familiar male voice from all my other dreams! He didn't sound as angry this time unlike before. It confused me. I coughed, rolling to my side as I had the strong coppery taste of blood in my mouth.

"I have told you nothing but the truth, please... believe me." I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder and face.

"You lie you HEATHEN!" my eyes finally flickered open in time to see I was in the room from before, except on some kind of stone table? I rolled my head to the side to see the vast expanse of land covered in a shroud of darkness. A sharp pain coming from my chest caused me to scream out in pain, arching my back in the process to trying to reduce the pain, and I looked down to see a dagger digging into it. I coughed up more blood feeling it constantly filling my mouth, my body shaking as the dagger was removed and plunged back into my chest making me scream in agony once more, blood spluttering everywhere. I felt the burning in my lungs as I took a huge gasp of air.

"Stop this… please…" I heard myself beg. Why wasn't I healing? I should be healing, instead I could feel my body seem to give up. No. No! That's not an option!

"If you were an Angel of our Mighty Lord, you would not be travelling with the creatures of the devil! You, my Dear, are a fallen Angel like Lucifer himself and I shall put an end to this blasphemy!" I tried to look up at the figure screaming at me, but my eyes never left the dagger and I could tell what was going to happen now as he plunged it into my heart once more. I screamed in pain feeling everything shut down, my hearing was blurring, yet I could still hear his manic laughter as clear as day.

Strong arms embraced me, telling me to wake up, that everything was fine and no one will ever cause harm to me, the embrace was cold, yet warming… I could feel the warmth in the words as they echoed around my mind. I wanted to be closer to the person embracing me, soothing me… I wanted… I wanted to wake up!

My eyes fluttered open and I had to blink a few times in uncertainty before realising where I was, my hotel room. I had woken up in the secure embrace of Eric once more and the strange reoccurring nightmare vanished from my mind as it had done many times before…

I had my head resting on his arm with my wrist in that hand, and his other wrapped round my waist tightly. A small smile reached my lips and I snuggled further into the embrace enjoying the feel of his cool skin against my warm head, wanting to sleep for longer and not allow my stupid mind to catch up with me.

Unfortunately, it did catch up with me and I realised, yet again, how silly I was being. I was allowing myself to get to close to him and made the mistake of sleeping and letting him feed off me. Dangerous grounds for an Angel who could actually recover from a Vampire feeding off them. Around ninety percent of Angels normally died. I don't know what does it, maybe they cannot get their blood pumped round their body fast enough to recover, or maybe the vampire is in some sort of frenzy and drains them completely. Fact is, not many Angels go near vampires. I am one of those foolish few and I was never happier… when with Darren that is.

I don't know what is going on between Eric and I, but it was definitely not safe and it's making me all confused! I liked Eric. I was comfortable around him, I could joke with him and he was obviously comfortable around me… I don't know. He was an old vampire and he could be… like using me or something. I know that not all vampires were… douche bags who manipulate you and stuff, but could Eric actually be one of those vampires? I really don't like my head… it's confusing, contradicting and… annoying when Eric is involved…

"You're awake." the said vampire pulled me closer into him curled up, snuggling myself into his bare chest. Wait a Second…

"Huh?" I pulled away to notice he wasn't wearing his shirt, but in fact, I was… I arched a brow to look up to see his blue ones gaze into mine intently. "What happened?"

"You were having a fit in your sleep." he stated and I bobbed my head before pausing again. Talk about being blunt.

"A fit? So a fit cause you to put me in your shirt?" I bit the corner of my lip as it tugged upwards. He didn't even look near amused as he sat up, pulling me up with him.

"Your temperature had risen and you were soaking through your clothes. Something was happening in your sleep. You wouldn't wake up." he sounded weird as he turned to face me completely. My face had dropped completely and I ran a hand through my knotted hair. I finally noticed my ripped clothes thrown to the side, crumbled.

"Then it must have been the nightmare I have been having…" I shrugged and sat back on the head rest, "Darren said that some of the nights I scream out, arching acting as if... as I was being hurt." Eric nodded, his gaze scanning my body quickly before he sat back next to me.

"You were doing that. Saying to stop it, to believe you." there was still something with his voice I wasn't liking so I turned to face him. He… He looked worried… for me.

"I'm sorry,"I whispered, "I don't understand why I am having them. I'll ask my mother when I plan my next visit to her." he tilted his head towards me and pulled me into his arms.

"Make these plans to be soon if they have been happening for a while." his hold tightened for a split second before he pulled us down to get tucked in.

"Eric it's day, you should sleep." he made a noise of agreement and rested his chin on my head after kissing it. I closed my eyes, ignoring all thoughts about before and entwined my legs with his as we settled to sleep.

"Your alarm will be going off in an hour to get ready for breakfast with Sookie." he commented and the corner of my lips tugged up in a small smile.

"Thank you." I kissed his chest and got comfortable in his arms. I could tell he was fighting his sleep by the way he was stroking my hair and massaging circles on my hip with his thumb. I just remained in his arms, slowing my breathing, till I felt him finally give in before de-tangling myself from him. I laid at the edge of my bed, just staring at his features. He looked completely relaxed and utterly beautiful. I didn't know what to think of it all really. Maybe I could just give into my desires, go with the flow, whilst I am here and handle it when I get back.

I slipped out of bed, switched off the alarm for seven AM and then headed straight for the bathroom to get ready. As I slipped off his t-shirt, I noted it smelled a lot like his scent and I folded it neatly, placing it on the counter ready for me to take it out. It was only when I was in the shower I realised a very silly fact. I was falling for him. Fast. Not good.

So let me guess: 'Why after all this time you post now?' Or... 'what too you so long damn it!'. Whelp. You guys. After getting no responses after chapter seventeen and then not much of a response of eighteen, I had kinda decided to just... give up. I honestly felt rubbish, as if no one was really interested in this story and then... I look at my e-mail and in the fanfic section to see... interest. And I don't know... I felt like I should post a chapter just to see.
This chapter is deliberately small. I wanted to put some fluff in there. I was in the fluffy mood at the time.

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