Blood Part 3
A/N I do not own anything CH and AB do.
I was so scared that when I walked back into the Casino everyone's thoughts hit me at once. I felt dizzy and disorientated. Then the feeling was gone and I felt like I was falling into a black abyss. I clutched at my head and started to scream. I couldn't feel anything, see anything. I could still hear though and Eric was calling my name. I don't know how long I was on my knees for but I must have passed out. When I woke up I was lying on a bed and I could see again.
I looked around the room and noticed a man standing there. He was big, muscular and bald. I noticed right away that he had purple eyes and they were beautiful. Then I spotted Eric sitting in a chair. The room was fairly dark and that's when I realized we were in Eric's room. It must have been daylight out cause Eric was bleeding from his ears. He must have stayed awake.
My eyes seem to go back to the other man, it was like I couldn't keep my eyes off him.
"Sookie how are you feeling?" Eric asked.
"Who are you?" I asked the bald man.
"My name is John Quinn, I work for the King of Nevada. We were alerted to what happened last night and I was sent here to make sure that you were alright" he said with a smile. A shiver went through me at the mention of the King.
"Sookie?" Eric asked again.
"I'm fine really. I'll just go to my own room" I said and got up. I swayed a little and Quinn was there to help me.
"I'll help her cat" Eric snipped.
"It's ok Eric besides you can't leave your room it's light out. Can we leave soon?" I asked.
"I'll call Anibus and have them come collect us on their next possible flight. I'll be in my travel coffin" he said but I cut him off.
"No worries. I'll call you in a few days" I said. It looked like hurt came across Eric's features but then he schooled them.
"Very well" he replied and went into his bathroom.
Quinn helped me into my room. He asked if I would like help packing up and I agreed. My head was still sore and I just wanted to be ready to leave when the van showed up. After I was packed Quinn and I had coffee and breakfast. It was nice. He wasn't human I could tell.
"What are you?" I asked.
"I'm a bodyguard. I'm also a were tiger" he answered.
"A what?" I asked.
"Well you know about werewolves well I transform into a tiger. A big one" he said with a wink. Oh those purple eyes.
"Well, cool. I guess. I'm just a telepathic waitress" I shrugged.
"Can you read my thoughts?" he asked.
"Only if you think directly at me otherwise it's just a swirl of colors I pick up" I explained.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
I blushed at what he thought, he knew cause he smiled. I felt this pull to kiss him but I just met him. I knew I was attracted to him no doubt he was handsome. I wanted to run my hands over that bald head and down his sculpted body. I felt my panties moisten. Quinn moved first and I found myself in his arms being kissed thoroughly. His hands were everywhere and they were warm and insistent.
There was a knock at the door and we separated. It was Anibus. They took Eric out first and then my bags. Quinn walked me down to the van and kissed me goodbye. He gave me his number and I gave him mine. The whole flight back I thought of purple eyes and warm hands. It was still light out when I arrived back home so I left my bags and decided to sit out and sun bathe for awhile. It was late August and there wouldn't be many more chances to do so.
When the sun started to go down I headed inside and unpacked. I decided on spaghetti for dinner and got started making it. There was a knock on my door and I went to answer it.
"Hello darling" Bill drawled.
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I came to see you and make sure you were ok. How are you sweetheart" Bill said with a smile.
"Quit calling me those names. Eric told you not to come here anymore. Go away and I won't tell him" I said firmly. Bill looked a little shocked.
"But" he said.
"But nothing Bill go away" I said and shut the door.
I went back to making my dinner. Once ready I sat down and ate. When I was finished I decided to give Quinn a call. I wanted to see him again badly.
"Hello?" he answered.
"Hi, it's Sookie. Do you remember me?" I asked.
"How could I forget you? How are you?" he asked.
"Great. Lonely" I said. What in the hell?
"Hmmm. Well I could come by and visit you tomorrow night. I'm in the area for business" he said.
"I'd love to. Say around 8" I suggested.
"It's a date. See you then Sookie" he purred. No he actually purred and it sent a throb to my core.
"See you then John" I replied and hung up. The phone started ringing.
"Hello" I answered.
"Sookie this is Pam. Eric asked me to call you. Your check is ready. He wanted you to pick it up tomorrow night. He also wanted to discuss something's with you" she said.
"Great. Um, could he just deposit it like last time? I have a date" I said.
"Oh, I see. Well I will relay the message" with that she hung up.
I was just getting ready when there was a knock at my door. I went to answer it. Eric stood on the other side.
"Hello Sookie you look good enough to eat this evening" he said with a leer. Good old Eric.
"Funny. What brings you here?" I asked.
"Can I come in?" he asked.
"Not tonight. I'm really tired. What do you want?" I asked irritation in my voice.
"I came by to drop of your check Lover" he crooned.
"Don't call me that. I'm not your lover. We're just friends" I said.
"We're more then just friends" he leered.
"I'm going out with Quinn tomorrow Eric. I like him, a lot" I said.
"What? You choose that fur ball over me?" He hissed.
"There's nothing to choose Eric. I don't like you like that, why would I. You done nothing but use me for your own gains" I said venom in my voice.
"That's not true and you know it. Very well. I do not know what happened but I will abide by your wishes. I do not grovel to humans. Good luck with the tiger" he said and was gone.
I thought I imagined a bloody tear running down Eric's cheek.
I woke up the next day to birds singing. I cleaned the whole house top to bottom. All the paint looks good. I decided to buy a new desk and chair. It would come in handy for homework, etc. The spare room will be my office. I had a quick shower and threw on some clothes. Went over to Wal-Mart and bought my desk and chair. I bought a new dress for tonight.
I put the desk and chair in the spare room to be put together later. I still had to set up my computer as well. I called my local cable company and ordered the movie channels and signed up for internet service. I got a good deal. The appointment to set up was tomorrow morning and for a few bucks more they would set up my computer too. I had to work the supper shift so I was good.
I decided to soak in the tub for abit so that I could give myself a pedicure. I painted my nails blood red to match my dress. I put on my new silver toe ring and ankle bracelet. They looked lovely. I decided to leave my hair wavy and I applied minimal make up. Promptly at 8 their was a knock at the door. When I opened it my breath was stolen away. Quinn was dressed in tight jeans and a light mauve shirt that set off his eyes. He had daisies in his hands and handed them to me. I accepted and invited him in.
"Hello Sookie you look beautiful" he said.
"Thank you and so do you" I answered.
"I thought maybe we could order in and watch a movie" he suggested. Then he produced The Ugly Truth.
"Sounds wonderful. How bout Chinese?" I suggested.
"Perfect" he answered.
We ordered and sat down with some sweet tea to wait. We idly chatted about everything and nothing. I found out Quinn had a sister and a mother. I told him I had a brother. Our dinner was here before we knew it and we sat down in front of the TV to eat. It was unseasonably cool so Quinn offered to build a fire, I agreed. We sat close while we watched the movie. Halfway through we started making out. Then some how we were on the rug in front of the fire. Quinn unbuttoned his shirt and pulled it off. My mouth went dry. It wasn't marble like but it was tanned and warm. He bent down and slipped his tongue into my mouth and I was lost.
Stopping during to put on a condom was something new. It was great but something in the back of my mind kept yelling at me but I chose to ignore it. Afterward we lay in front of the fire cuddling and again something in me screamed out wrong but again I ignored it. I must have dozed off cause I woke up in my bed and Quinn was beside me. I must have been half asleep, I thought I seen Eric's sad face in the window.
I woke up early the next morning to make coffee and eggs. Quinn came into the kitchen in nothing but his boxers. He pressed up against me and I pushed back. Let's just say breakfast took an hour to make. We put the desk and chair together. The workers showed up shortly after and I excused myself to go have a shower. Quinn kept an eye on the men.
After the squad left Quinn showed he how to send emails and surf the net. He also set me up on msn messenger. I add everyone I knew into my contacts and sent a short email to let them know I was online. Soon it was time for Quinn to leave and me to get ready for work. He kissed me good bye and said he'd call soon.
I worked my shift with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. I made pretty good tips and was happy. Soon as I got home I fell into bed. The next week was pretty much the same. Quinn called a couple of times to keep in touch. The King was keeping him busy and so was his business EEE. He said he should be able to make it down at the end of the month on the last weekend. I was excited and I think I love him.
I received emails from everyone letting me know that they received my emails. Also received several friend requests from people. Pam even sent one.
Southern Belle has signed on
Blondie150 has signed on
Southern Belle: Hi Pam
Blondie150: Hey Sookie what's up?
Southern Belle: Nothing
Blondie150: How's the kitty?
Southern Belle: Good and stop calling him that
Blondie150: Pfft Eric was way to entangled with you. I'm glad you've taken up with the tiger. I have my master back and boy is he back, he just had two red heads
Why did what Pam say bother me?
Southern Belle: Gross Pam I don't want to hear that, I have to go
Blondie150 has signed off
Vamps never big on goodbye. The next weeks flew by and soon I received a summons from Eric. It seemed urgent so I didn't hesitate to get ready and leave. When I arrived the lot was empty and Pam was waiting at the back door for me. She nodded in greeting.
She took me to Eric's office and shut the door. Eric was on the phone with his back to me. I heard him answer with a lot of sirs and then he was silent. He turned to look at me with a grave expression.
"It seems that the King of Nevada would like to acquire you. He's been in negotiations with the Queen" he said.
"What, no way I don't want to go to Vegas. Why? You have to do something" I cried out.
"I'm sorry Sookie but I cannot. It's not my place. Your Quinn's now and Quinn works for the King" he said regret in his voice.
"You can you just won't. Your jealous and petty" I spit out.
"You would do well to watch your tongue when you speak to me. You were the one that pushed me aside for that cat. I tried to worn you. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a set up all along. Whatever this does not concern me. I have been forbidden to interfere. For what it's worth I'm sorry" Eric was now standing in front of me and I stood up and beat at his chest. He let me for a moment and then he pulled me towards him and wrapped his arms around me. Why did this feel so right? I went to pull away but he beat me to it. He hissed at me and stepped back.
"You have a filthy fur ball growing inside you. Your fate has been sealed. Now the King can force you to Nevada" Eric said voice as frosty as ice.
"What do you mean?" I asked in shock, I was pregnant.
"He owns Quinn. You have a part of Quinn growing inside you, come on Sookie use your brain" he said in disgust.
"Fuck you Eric" I retorted. I grabbed my bag and ran out to my car. I floored it all the way home.
What the hell am I going to do. I don't want to be pregnant and I don't want to live in Vegas. Something feels wrong, very wrong.
I stayed in bed for the next couple of days and fell into a deep despair. On the second day Claudine appeared in my bedroom. She was dressed in white and was glowing.
"Sookie what is wrong? I could feel your despair" she said.
"I don't know" I cried. She came closer and laid her hand on my shoulder.
"Oh no" she said.
"What?" I said not even caring.
"There's magic surrounding you. Someone has put a spell on you, by the looks of it a love spell. I need to go to the fae realm for a moment. I will be right back" then she disappeared.
She was back in a flash and offered me a vial of purple liquid. She said to drink it so I did. It took a minute to focus but when I did everything was clear. I looked back on the last couple of months and I cringed. I had hurt Eric so much. I knew he had feelings for me but I had thrown them in his face. Well technically it wasn't my fault I was compelled to but I hurt him none the less. Now I had to deal with a pregnancy I didn't want.
Oh my god. Could Quinn have set this whole thing up? That bastard.
"Your pregnant Sookie, congratulations" Claudine gushed.
"It's not good Claudine. I became pregnant under a spell. I got pregnant, no never mind I had sex with a man that I hardly knew. I was falling for Eric, Claudine. He has done so much for me and had always been there for me. I saved his life cause I couldn't bear for him to meet his final death. I've put him through so much" I said.
"Sookie" she started.
"I know it's not my fault I get it but it doesn't matter. Now I'm going to be forced to move to Nevada, oh god what do I do?" I asked.
"You could get rid of the baby?" she suggested quietly.
"No, I can't do that' I replied.
"Sookie, there's someone coming" she said and popped out.
I heard a knock at the door. I went down to answer.
"Hello, babe" Quinn said and picked me up and kissed me. I heard him suck in a breathe and I knew he knows about the baby.
"Woohoo. A baby? I'm so excited babe" he said smile on his face.
"Did you put a spell on me, to make me fall in love with you?" I asked.
"No" he said. A hurt look on his face. I knew it was fake.
"Were you seducing me for your King?" I asked and he turned away.
"Son of a bitch not again. You bastard. I'm not coming with you" I yelled.
"I'm afraid you have no choice in light of the news I just found out. I'm sorry for what it's worth. If we're being honest here, well I'm not thrilled either. Your really not my type and your not that great in bed" he said.
"What?" I said.
"Yeah, well it wasn't that good. When I said you were the best, well I lied" he sneered.
Just then the door busted off it's hinges. Eric stood in the doorway and he looked scary as hell.
"Enough tiger. Leave her be" he hissed.
"Shut up leech" he said.
"Why are you here?" I asked Eric.
"I could feel your pain" he said.
"Come in Eric" I said. Eric was in and had Quinn by the throat.
"You will leave my area tiger. You are no longer welcome here. Until negotiations are completed I'm law in this area. Get out" he seethed and threw Quinn out the door.
"I'll see you soon Babe" he said and drove away.
I collapsed on the floor. Eric was there and took me to my room. He laid me on my bed and went into the bathroom. I could hear water running. He came back out a few minutes later. I sat immobile and void. He picked me back up and undressed me. He set me in the bath and began to bathe me. The water smelled like vanilla and I began to relax. Once I was clean he dried me off and dressed me in my comfy pyjama's. Then he changed my sheets and put me to bed. He left for a 15 minutes and was back with Merlotte's take out and a note from Sam.
Sookie
Take as much time as you need. Your job will still be here.
Sam
That was sweet of him. He also sent my favourite. Eric got me a glass of sweet tea and set it by my bed. He went and sat in the rocker. I picked at my tuna sandwich and ate my pickle. I wasn't very hungry. I drank my tea and lay back on the pillows.
"Someone put a spell on me Eric, a love spell. We need to find out who it was. It wasn't Quinn. Who else would do it?" I asked.
"I do not know. Why did you not ask if I did it?" he asked.
"Did you?' I asked.
"No. I could feel your lust, sadness and joy. I came by the other night and saw you in bed with the tiger. I have felt everything you did. I couldn't shut it off. I don't want to feel what you feel. We are all being forced to endure against our will. Some of us want to change things, to make things better. Do you know what it's like to be a thousand years old and be helpless to do anything?" he asked, his tone emotional. Do vamps get emotional?
"I just knew it wasn't you. I'm tired" I said with a yawn.
"It's time I left. I'll look into your question for you. You have my number if you need" he said and was gone.
I cried in my pillow. I thought about Quinn and the pregnancy. Bout Nevada and the King but most of all I thought of Eric. Of what we had started and where it could have gone. I cried out his name over and over again but he never came back. All I wanted was Eric and now he was lost to me forever.
TBC