Chapter 12 - No such thing as No in Sookie's book
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4 Years later
"Tom please stop putting glitter on Lilly's head
"But she sparkles!" Came the little boys response
"Yes but she's crying so I'm guessing she doesn't like it. Go play with the others over there and then it's time for lunch"
"YAY!" As he ran off to his friends Bri began picking the glitter out of the crying girls hair
"It's okay Lilly, look it comes out really easily, see you'll be fine" She stopped crying and then began sniffling
"But…But why was he being so meeaan!" That question Bri didn't have a reasonable answer to so she just said what she thought.
"I don't know sweetheart, all boy's are a mystery. Boy's are just silly" That got her giggling
"Boy's are silly" She squeaked. She then went skipping of singing "Boy's are silly they have willies" Bri prayed that Lilly wouldn't be singing her new song to her parents.
This was life as a teacher, it was a pain in the arse sometimes but Bri loved. She felt like it was the closest thing she would get to being with children and she cherished it. It was nice to be surrounded by people that cared more about who stole whose teddy bear than worrying about bills and relationships, she always felt relaxed around these innocent children.
Her job of looking after other people's children was not what she had planned but she never regretted it. She was happy, as happy as she allowed herself to be. There was a quote she once heard and it seemed to stick to her
'Happiness isn't about getting what we want; it's about appreciating what we have'
Bri lived by that quote every day. She knew she was lucky to be here after the accident 2 years ago and she never forgot that. That didn't stop the pain she felt the loneliness, it ate away at her that was how she become easily distracted by things, years of Practice.
Once school was over Bri headed to her car. Her father had kept the end of his bargain and she got her truck. Unfortunately her pride and joy met a messy end 2 years ago. Now she was driving a small dainty car with a few cracks and bumps. It wasn't perfect but it was simple.
Bri was in the middle of watching TV when her phone went off. She knew who it was so prepared herself for an ear bashing of a lifetime.
"Hi Sookie" She tried to sound as innocent as possible, failing miserably.
"Don't you 'Hi Sookie' me. You were supposed to be here 5 hours ago"
"Well my clocks really slow Sook what can I say" Sookie sighed don the phone
"Bri, I thought we both agreed this trip would be good for you"
"We did but… I just don't want to leave"
"Look, I really don't want to tell you this but it seems I don't have a choice. You have to wake up and realise this isn't you. You're a ghost of yourself. You barely go out and don't deny it. You've become so isolated. I haven't seen you in six years, I'm worried I won't remember what you look like" That got a laugh from Bri. "All I'm saying is it'll be good for you and I'd love to see you again, it'll be fun. We're gonna be roomies."
"When did you get so wise Sook?"
"Maybe it's the whole turning thirty thing"
"Maybe because you have a boyfriend who's lived through the civil war" She heard Sookie laugh from the other end of the phone.
"Please Bri" She knew she wouldn't give up and that she had a very good point. Maybe this trip would be good for her.
"Okay, I cave. I'll reschedule my flight. What am I supposed to tell my boss?"
"Tell them you had a family bereavement and you have to help out for a while"
"You make it sound so simple"
"It is, you just make it difficult" Sookie had her there
"Okay smart arse. I'll call you when I'm at the airport on the way there"
"Right. But if you're not there I will personally drag you here myself"
"Gotcha" Before Sookie could hang up Bri asked something she hadn't asked since she had last spoken to Sookie. "How is he?" Sookie sighed, she had hoped that Bri wouldn't ask this question but knew it was inevitable. The man made her feel like shit yet she still asks about him, sometimes caring sucked.
"Honey you ask me this question every time we talk and every time I give you the same answer. Now I want you in Bon Temps tomorrow. Bye" Bri didn't even get the chance to say goodbye. She knew Sookie meant business which meant that she was going to be on that flight tomorrow whether she liked it or not.
After she he had finished getting her flight sorted for tomorrow and contacting her boss she went to pack. She had no idea how long she was staying for so packed as much as she could before texting Sookie her flight details. Bill and her would be picking Bri up from the airport, according to Sookie 'It's more fun that way'. Finally she headed to bed the events of the day finally causing her eyelids to drop. It didn't take long for her to fall asleep and dream of a familiar face.
(? POV) you all probably know though :-)
"Come in" He shouted above the music and noise from outside his office. In walked his associate and child holding hands with a young woman who couldn't be more than 21 years old her long brown flowing down to her very visible breasts, her short skirt showing her bare tanned legs. Funnily though, it was her high heels that made her look like a hooker. He found himself staring at them when any other man when have been staring upwards towards her chest. They were at least 6 inches, red with spikes attached to the straps that trailed up to just below her knee. She was appealing to any man but there was one problem. She was a brunette. He couldn't do with Brunettes. Nobody knew why not even his child, Pam then became determined to crack him and tempt him but it never worked. Her attempts were pointless when he himself knew he wouldn't touch them. He wouldn't kiss them, screw them or even drink from them. He just couldn't.
"Pam, really. Still determined, yet losing." She smirked at him
"Come on. This one is special, I've tasted her myself, and delicious "She held the S for an extra 2 seconds
"Pam I am sure she is but I am very busy. Maybe later you can bring me a redhead but for now buy this one a drink at the bar and leave me be" The brunette looked thoroughly disappointed and pouted. Some woman are insufferable he though bitterly as Pam led the girl back to the bar and continued with his work. It was pointless though when his mind kept going back to the original brunette.
Sorry It's short but i had a huge writing spurt for a while (Apparantly writing in the bath is very good for writers block) So I was determined to put it up for you all. Hope you like it. Was my favourite to write (No idea why) Hope you like it
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