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Chapter twenty

Sookie's POV

I feel like Barbie. Okay, I know Eric is really trying his best, but I feel like Barbie dressed in this outfit; I feel like a princess, which was Eric's target, but I look and also feel like a Barbie doll.

"Eric, I love that you're trying and I love the dress, don't get me wrong, but I must admit that I feel like some sort of children's doll. A Barbie doll to be exact" I tell him just as the horse and carriage comes to a stop. This was actually an amazing touch to the night out; I can't wait to get inside and dance with Eric. We haven't danced together in a long time.

"You do not look like Barbie. To my knowledge that toy is orange, with scruffy hair and the dolls breasts are always on display. You are not orange, your hair is perfect, beautiful, and your hair just makes me want to run my fingers through it. As for the breasts, well, they are perfectly stable and not on display to lingering eyes" Eric grins at me. I may be mad at him after he almost cheated on me, but he always knows what to say to make me feel better.

"Thank you"` I smile at him as he helps me out of the carriage, I place a light kiss on his cheek; his hand not letting go of mine as he shuts the carriage door and leads me inside. The hall inside of the building reminds of Cinderella so much, it is designed almost exactly like the ball there. It's like I'm Cinderella and Eric is my Prince. This is where they fell in love, maybe we will fall in love all over again. Eric fought hard to get us to be together in the first place, and now that he has me, he won't want to lose me. I hope he's willing to fight just as hard to keep me, because, honestly, I don't want to leave him. My emotions are so mixed up right now, that I just don't know what I want, but the fact that I want to stay with him is solid. That is the only thing I'm not confused about. I will admit now that I feel guilty, I sent the twins off to go stay with Sam for a few days, just while me and Eric sort this out.

I was on the phone to Sam this morning, he said they were being good for him and that he thinks they're settling well; but he also said that Annika has been really quiet and Zach has been over protective towards Annika. Maybe I can get Ammy to go down and talk to them, assure them that everything is going to be fine. I don't want my children worrying about me and their father. I place my hand over my stomach, a small smile on my lips as I remember my next little miracle. Another baby. I just hope Eric and I can sort this out, I don't want us to separate, and I don't want our children to have to go back and forth between their parents.

"May I have this dance?" Eric probes as a romantic love song comes over the speakers. I couldn't quite form the words, so I just nod my head as I smile at him; he then leads me onto the dance floor where he pulls me against his body.

His arms wrap around my waist as my arms go around his neck, my head resting on his chest as we start to slowly sway and move around the floor. Looking at Eric you never would have thought that he would be a good dancer, what with his height ad build, but he is. He is a great mover; he can be sexy while still maintaining his formality.

"I do love you, Sookie, and I know I have wronged you so many times over the years. If I could rewind time, I would. You deserve better than me. So why do you settle for an arrogant Vampire such as myself?"

"I haven't settled for anything, Eric. I went with my heart, and my heart called for you. It still does calls for you. And it always will" I assure him as I stroke his cheek with my finger. I want nothing more than to kiss him right here and now, but I know I shouldn't. He still has a lot of grovelling to do.

Ammy's POV

"What's up?" Alec probes lightly as he sits down next to me, my mind is a little muddled right now.

"Quite a few things, actually" I inform him, not even bothering to elaborate. I don't want to drop all of my problems on to him; he probably has lots of problems of his own. From what I've heard, his mom is thinking about moving away with his younger brother, and that actually kills him inside. He doesn't want them to go, but he knows as well as I do that there is nothing he can do about that.

"Talk to me" he pleads as he pushes a strand of my hair off of my face. It's always that one strand.

"I was talking to mom earlier; dad's taking her out tonight in the hopes of wooing her. From what I've heard from her, I think he's going to win her back. She's madly in love with him, but I guess when you're in love, you always try to make things work. Then I've had Isaac try to talk to me, he even tried talking to me after school. He said he misses me, and that he was tricked by Felicity as well. Apparently she fed him the same thing that he would die if he didn't accept the oath, so he did. He accepted the oath; only to find out he had appendicitis later on. Even though he seemed sincere about it, I just felt as though he was lying. I don't know what to believe anymore. And I was also talking to Annika last night, she's really upset. She doesn't understand why she and Zach have been shipped off to stay with Sam for a while; they think mom and dad are trying to get rid of them. It took me an hour to persuade her otherwise" I shake my head, my heart feeling pretty low. I hate seeing my little sister and brother worry like that.

"If you want, we can go see them tomorrow. We'll buy them a present or two and maybe I can have a talk with them. I've been in their position before" Alec tries to soothe my worried soul; his words instantly making me smile.

"That would be great, thank you! They love you to bits, you know?" I cuddle up closer to him, I feel rather cold if I'm to be honest. And the warmth of his body is a blessing against mine; especially with the extra few degrees thanks to his Were status.

"There's something else on your mind" he notes thoughtfully, making me look up at him. There is something else on my mind, but I don't think now is the right time to express my feelings towards this particular subject.

"Alec…I…I don't know how to say this. But…your ex…is there anything still there between you two? I mean…I'm not accusing you of anything, but you looked so perfect together when I saw you two in wolf form. And with her you'll be able to please your pack. You two can have a Were child" I mutter, feeling really bad about this. He sighs as he pushes me away from him so that he can turn on the sofa to look me dead on in the eyes; he takes my hands in each of his, his thumbs stroking over the skin on the back of my hand.

"I don't care about making my pack happy. I don't care about having Were children with some random girl. Or with Mandy for that matter. All I want is you; you and you alone. If I eventually do want a child, I want one with you. I don't care what our child is; they'll still be our chid. They'd still be my child, even if my stupid pack doesn't agree with it. You really need to get this in your head, I'm getting fed up of having to tell you this" he drops my hands at this point as he shakes his head, his shaggy blonde hair shaking around his handsome face.

"I can't keep doing this with you. You either trust me and my love in you, or you don't. I love you, I don't love Mandy, and I don't love any other women. I don't give a fuck about my packs opinions on whom I date. If they have a problem, then they can put up with it" with that he gets up and heads into the kitchen, not exactly running from me, but instead going for a breather.

I must be a really crap girlfriend. I keep pushing him away from me, what the heck is wrong with me?

"Alec, I'm sorry. I don't know why I keep doubting you, I think it's my own insecurity; watching my parents go through what they are, it makes me worry about us. I know that you would never cheat on me, or even consider it, but I'm just being a stupid girl" I try to reason with him when I get into the kitchen. He sighs before pulling me into his arms where he hugs me; I always feel so safe in his arms. He's like my rock; I don't know what I would do without him.

"I don't think it's your parents' relationship that's making you feel like this, I think it's your old relationship with Isaac that has made you like this. You trusted him, and he betrayed that trust. Which I believe has ultimately knocked your confidence and trust in those around you" he tells me, making me laugh slightly as I hold him closer.

"I think those psychology lessons you do have really paid off" I compliment him as he strokes through my hair.

"They have, and just know this. I will never betray you. I'll always be here" with that he kisses me lightly on the lips. I really need him right now, in more ways than just one. But this isn't something I should just decide on last minute, especially considering my age. I'm not even technically legal yet, just another two years, but I have no clue if I can wait that long. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.

Eric's POV

All seems to be going fairly well so far, Sookie has enjoyed the night greatly and I believe I have succeeded in making her feel like a princess.

"So, my gorgeous princess; what would you like us to do now?" I probe as I give her a quick spin as we make our way back to the carriage. I must say I do prefer my Corvette to this, but for one night I think it is acceptable. Although I am made for speed, not horses and slow travel.

"Honestly, I want us to go home. We have a lot to talk about, Eric. Don't get me wrong though, I have enjoyed tonight, it's been amazing. It has been so long since you took me dancing. But right now I want us to go home and talk; like couples should do. I want you to tell me what you feel and why you feel it. I want us to open up to each other, we haven't done that in a long time either" Sookie notes, making me feel guilty. I really have neglected my Lover.

AN: The next chapter will be a mixture of both their talk, and maybe a slight time skip :D xx