"So… what kind of music do you like?" I asked Jessica. I figured that was a safe subject to start off our little playdate.

Jessica didn't.

"How's a sorority like?" She asked eagerly from the seat in front of the desk.

"Active" What? It's true.

"I mean what kind of things you do, like parties and boys and that kind of things"

"Well, I don't do boys" I started without thinking. Jessica started snickering. "I mean, I'm not interested in those kinds of things." Except for the other when that was the only thing I could think about. "But the parties are cool, very… alive." Then I looked at her. "Have you ever been to a party? Because you sound awfully enthusiastic."

"Of course I have been to parties-"

"Before you turned into a vampire?"

She looked down. "Yes. I couldn't stay long, though. I had to go back home before my parents find out I was gone, you know?" Actually, I wouldn't know, Dawn didn't have a problem with me staying late at parties. "But then I was captured by the vampires" Jessica said scornfully.

I sat up straight. "Wait, wait. You're first party was a couple of days ago? That's insane, what kind of parents do you have?" Not like I could judge. "And you were kidnapped by vampires right after? You poor thing. I would give you a hug but, you know, newborn vampire who can't control the thirst? That's a big no-no."

"Right. My parents are the worst, especially my dad"

"Hear hear"

"I wish my mom would just leave him" I leaned on the desk.

"I completely understand."

"I just feel bad for my little sister." She sighed. Then turned to look at me. "Do you have any brothers or sisters?"

"I have, had a sister. She died recently."

"I'm sorry"

"If you're sorry, imagine how I feel."

"How did she die?"

"Wow, no finesse whatsoever. She was murdered."

"That's so…."

"Extreme?"

"Yeah. "

"That's my life for you."

"How did you meet Eric?"

"I came to Fangtasia to investigate my sister's murder and got Eric's attention."

"You don't sound very happy about that." Jessica noted.

I'm sorry, should I be happy for attracting the attention of the most dangerous predator on the planet?

"Well, my sister and other women were murdered for interacting with vampires, I'm just trying to be careful."

"I don't think Eric would let someone hurt you."

"People really need to stop saying that." It's like everyone's Eric's PR.

"It's true; you saw how he threatened me if something happened to you."

She has a point.

"Maybe he just likes to threaten people." I offered.

"Maybe he likes you"

"Maybe we should change the subject." Like, how am I supposed to find my sister's killer?

"You're trying to find you're sister killer? That's so cool!" I looked at her wide eyed. "What? You said it out loud."

I exhaled. "Thank god, I thought you were a telepath like Sookie."

"That's Bill's girlfriend, right?" I nodded. "She can read minds?"

"Yes, except vampires. That's why she liked Bill since the beginning."

"What can you do?" Okay, this isn't X Men, not everybody has special abilities.

"I can get drunk really fast and not suffer a hangover."

"Something cooler?" Alright, though crowd.

"I can identify vampires by just looking at them."

"How?"

"There's a dark vibe around them. I think I can do that with any supernatural creature. " It happened with Sookie and Sam…

"That's cool. So how are you going to find you're sister's killer?"

"I have a clue, I just need to follow it."

"Sounds easy."

"It isn't"

"She's just like you and me, but more hormonal." I explained to Hannah while I was getting in bed.

"Can vampires get hormonal?" She asked.

I talked to Jessica for half an hour before Hannah came to pick me up (bless her). And for once, Bill got it right with me talking to Jessica. She just needs someone to talk to, someone who understands. And I do.

Kinda.

"She can, so I guess they do."

"Are you sure you want to bring her to one of the mixers?"

"That girl could use a little pick me up. Hell, I could use a little pick me up."

"Well, we better get some sleep, we have classes tomorrow." And she got under the covers.

"Dude, they start at 10 in the morning, I'm sure we can wake up before that." But I also got under the covers nonetheless.

"Light pink, dark pink. We make the boys hearts sing, OK!"

I pretty much bolted right there.

"What?" I answered my phone. "Is it ten o'clock?" I asked frantically to whoever was calling.

"Um no. Adrian, are you okay?"

Of course it had to be Sookie.

"Hi Sookie, I'm fine. What's up?" I looked at my alarm clock. It's 9:15.

Sookie better hurry.

"Jason's in jail"

"Again?"

"He turned himself in. Amy's dead"

YES!

"Ooohhh"

"And Jason's convinced he did it."

"Which he didn't"

"Try to tell him that. He's not listening to me."

The Stackhouses don't listen to anybody.

"I'll be there in a few."

"Wait, don't you have classes?"

"And your point is?"