Second chapter for the day! Whoohoo! I think I may even get a third in if I can continue my momentum and the family can stay out of my hair! Enjoy and tell me what you all think! Hope you are all having a great weekend!

Chapter 65: Wonderful World

Eric

Eric led Sookie up to the bedroom, which was obviously where he spent the most time designing and decorating. He had wanted it perfect for them. He covered her eyes, to which she said, "You don't need to cover my eyes, they are closing on their own from exhaustion."

He chuckled and turned on the light and led her into the middle of the bedroom. He uncovered her eyes and said, "Okay."

She opened her eyes and gasped. Their room was big and the far wall where the head of their bed was stationed was an exposed brick wall with an elaborate brick pattern. The bed was a big bed that even Eric found spacious and on top of it was big fluffy white bedding, accented with yellow and white pillows.

Above their bed was a beautiful crystal chandelier that reflected light throughout the room. The bedroom furniture was wooden, but it had a weathered and rustic look to it. It was rustic elegance.

Sookie ran her head along a trunk placed at the foot of the bed. Eric nervously waited for Sookie's emotions to change from awe and wonder. She hadn't even said anything yet. "Sookie?" he asked.

She turned to him and when he saw her tears he said, "We can change it. Or hell we can rebuild the whole house if you don't like it."

She shook her head and said, "No I love it. It's the most beautiful bedroom I have ever seen."

He smiled and ran to her and picked her up and kissed her. She responded, but pulled back shortly after.

"I really am too tired to do anythin' tonight except shower and sleep."

He nodded and led her to the bathroom, which he considered his personal haven. The bath sunk in and there was plenty of room for at least three people. Sookie gasped and looked at the bath longingly, but Eric knew she would be in the water and fall asleep immediately.

He guided her to the shower and turned it on. There were 360 degrees of spigots that would hit everywhere they would need it to. Sookie oohed and ahhed. But he pushed her in and soon there were dark streams of water streaming down both of them as dirt and soot began to wash off.

Sookie began lathering herself up and Eric couldn't help but run his hands over her slippery skin. She had cuts and bruises from everything she had done during the day so Eric leaned in and bit his wrist as Sookie turned around and began soaping him up.

She was focused on her task but latched on when he held his wrist up to her mouth. She sucked and rubbed shampoo into his hair as she drank and Eric relished in the intimacy of the moment. His cock was hard as hell, but he was comfortable just taking care of Sookie right now and letting her take care of him.

His wrist healed and she planted a tender kiss on it before he pulled it away and then he leaned back and rinsed out his air as he finished washing himself and Sookie rinsed out the conditioner he had rubbed into her hair.

She smelled amazing right now. Like exotic flowers and fruit mixed with sunlight. He wrapped her up in a towel and he noticed she was now feeling so peaceful and content. He led her to the closet, which made the spare bedroom in the hotel look like a closet housed with Goodwill items.

Even Eric had to admit that it was stunning. Pam really had outdone herself. Sookie stood in the doorway trying to take everything in, so Eric walked around her and opened a few drawers before finding a drawer where there was some women's sleepwear. He pulled out a light blue nightgown with flowers on it and handed it to her. She looked down at it amazed and she walked toward the island in the center of the closet and placed the nightgown on top of it. She removed her towel and made sure she was dry before slipping into it. She then towel dried her hair. Once dry, Eric combed through her hair and then kissed her head before saying, "All done."

She nodded and stood on her tiptoes and angled her face up for a kiss. He obliged and then picked up his exhausted, but brave pledged wife and walked her to the bed and laid her out, covering her in the thick blankets.

He looked down into her face and said, "You look so beautiful right now. In our bed. Against those soft, white sheets."

She smiled and said, "Won't you be joining me?"

He nodded and said, "Pam and I need to discuss our next moves because Bill is gone. I will probably be asked to look over the state, possibly even as a permanent figure."

Sookie's face held a look of curiosity and genuine interest, "Is that somethin' you want? To be king?" she asked.

He shook his head. "No. I would like my life to be peaceful and with you. Being king would limit my peace and my time with you. So no, I don't want to be king."

She remained silent and nodded as she yawned. She rolled to her side and snuggled deeper into the blankets.

"Well, husband, I trust you to make the right decision for both of us."

What she said shocked him. Sookie was leaving it to him to make the decision. She could feel his surprise as keenly as he felt her sincerity. She rolled over and looked at him, "Don't be so shocked. I know I don't like people makin' decisions for me, but we are married your way and I know a few things."

He raised his eyebrows to her and she explained, "Well, this whole king thing is a vampire thing and I know nothin' about it, so who am I to have an opinion on it? Two, I trust you with my heart and my safety. Three, followin' you hasn't let me down yet. So do what you need to do. Love, Your Wife Sookie."

Eric leaned down and kissed her all over her face and she giggled as he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her softly on the mouth. "There is no way for me to explain how much I love you," he whispered against her lips.

She smiled against his lips and he kissed her smile and asked, "Do you like the house Sookie?"

She nodded and said, "I absolutely love it."

"Will you live here with me?" he asked, trying not to sound too forceful or nervous about her answer. He knew she loved the Bon Temps house, but he wanted to have a home for both of them. A place that was just Sookie and Eric's.

"Can I keep my Gran's house?" she asked in a careful, small voice.

He replied, "Of course. We can stay there as often as you want. I just like the idea of us making our own home somewhere new. Together."

She smiled and said, "I like that idea too."

He smiled and she said, "Wow, I can feel how happy that makes you. Almost as happy as the day we pledged. Oh my God! Py! Nora!" she exclaimed, shooting up in bed.

"Sookie, Py left early, remember?" he soothed, gently pushing her back to lie on the pillows. "I will find out about Nora as soon as I leave you."

She slowly relaxed back into the downy bedding and her heartbeat gradually grew smaller.

Once she had calmed down she continued their conversation, though he could still feel her worry. "If I am gonna get any sleep, you are gonna need to leave and not watch me like some creepy pervert," she said, joking with him.

He laughed and said, "I suppose you are right."

She laughed and rolled onto her sigh and said, "Good night Eric."

"Goodnight, min fru (my wife)."

Okay, tell me what you think Eric should do? And stay tuned because more is coming and soon!