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Rated M for adult themes (Lemons, language and possibly some violence)

A/N: Thanks so much for the reviews for the last chapter, I was so happy to receive each one of them. I again apologize for the late update, exams are keeping me super busy. This chapter will feature a first glimpse to the meeting of our favorite viking vampire. Enjoy!

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Chapter 8: Just Wanna Have Fun

Sookie's POV

I was plain exhausted.

After arriving to Shreveport, Claudine had not let me rest for one moment. Shop after shop, I tried on ridiculous amounts of clothing that I didn't need. She picked out endless arrays of colorful blouses, skirts, dresses and shoes that didn't really fit my taste. Every time I complained, Claudine just shook her head at me and pushed me right back into one of the many tiny fitting rooms in each store. My constant nagging just spurred her on. She was having her fun but I was in complete torture right now.

Shopping was something I didn't do often, at least not to this extent. Usually when I needed something new to wear, I stepped into one or two stores to make my small selection with the extra money I had. I was pretty sure by now, we had gone through at least two dozen shops. I didn't even know there were that many stores in this strip mall. I swear she used some of that fairy magic of hers to make them appear out of nowhere. Claudine really wasn't kidding when she said that we were going to shop till we dropped. I understood that a little retail therapy to release some stress was good for you but this was ridiculous. My feet were killing me and the hundreds of minds bombarding me were tiring my poor shields. I had an aching headache and we weren't even close to being done. My arms were sore from the heavy bags of clothing I was carrying as we made our way to and fro.

Claudine had a personality that could charm absolutely anyone. I really thought we would have gotten thrown out by now by someone. With both of us combined, we made a great deal of a mess in each boutique we entered. Claudine would throw whatever she could get her hands on at me to try on. The storekeepers would flash her their best smile while they only acknowledged me with a sideways glance. I kept mostly to myself as I looked through the racks of clothing, only smiling and shaking my head to those who asked me if I needed any assistance. Claudine on the other hand, chatted away with anyone near our proximity.

Modesty was another thing that faeries seem to lack and yet another trait I had to get used to. I discovered this the hard way. The first time, I had been completely taken by surprise and I actually let out a little scream when the door opened unexpectedly. She laughed while I glared at her. Whenever she thought I was taking too long to put something on to show her, she'd barge right into the changing room and tell me to hurry up. Her impatience would have been amusing if it were not for my exhaustion.

My stomach growled for the tenth time that hour and Claudine finally decided that it was time for us to get lunch. If you ask me, lunch was due hours ago. It was three in the afternoon and this was the first break we've had since getting here. Claudine brought us to a cute little restaurant that wasn't too overly crowded. They had an area where you could eat outside and enjoy the nice weather and watch all the other shoppers pass by. We picked a table out in the open and looked over the menu. I was starving and wanted something to satisfy the appetite I had worked up.

"My name is Kenny and I will be your server today. How may I help you two ladies this afternoon?"

I looked up to see a handsome young waiter looking down at me. He had green eyes and brown hair, a nice combination. I stared at him for a few seconds before realizing that I was doing so. I blushed and focused my attention down at the menu.

Claudine noticed that I was in need of rescuing and thank goodness for her bubbly personality. "Hi there. I'm Claudine and this is Sookie. It's nice to meet you. I'll have the Grilled Caesar Salad please. And you Sookie?"

"Umm...I'll have the Chicken Parmesan with a glass of water. Thank you."

"Of course. I'll be right back with your orders."

The waiter reached out to take the menu from me, our hand brushing against each other momentarily. The immediate contact broke the concentration of my shields and his thoughts were clear as day to me.

Wow, will you look at that rack. I guess this job is paying off after all. Look at her drool over me, this is too easy. Maybe I can ask her out to dinner and then get her into my apartment. She looks like one of those easy blonde bimbos.

I kept my face composed but what I was feeling was a whole other story. Men, they're all so typical. This was the reason why I couldn't ever be with a human. I had to deal with this. He might have been nice to look at but that was about it. I was used to these kind of comments but they never got old, it made me feel revolted a little more each time. The waiter gave me a quick wink as he walked away, his last thought thinking that he was going to get lucky tonight.

"I saw the way that boy was looking at you. I think you have a secret admirer."

I shook my head at my cousin and pointed to my head to indicate that I had read his thoughts, "No thanks." Claudine gave me a sympathetic smile and I sighed.

The food came a couple of minutes later and my mouth drooled at the sight. The waiter put my plate in front of me and flashed me another grin. I didn't want to seem rude so I smiled back, not as enthusiastically though. Claudine and I ate in silence until we were done. As I put down my fork and wiped my mouth, it was as if Kenny had been watching the whole time. Right on cue, he showed up with our bill and handed it to Claudine. He turned his attention to me even though I was trying to mind my own business.

"Hey, I was wondering if you would like to grab dinner sometime?"

This was exactly what I was afraid of. I quickly thought of the first excuse that came into my head. "I'm sorry but I already have a boyfriend, I don't think he would like it if I saw someone else." I plastered on a smile a little too big for comfort and hoped for the best.

He seemed completely unfazed by the news and shrugged. "Don't worry, we don't have to tell him. It'll be our little secret."

I looked at him, I didn't even bother to answer that statement. I didn't know if I should be insulted or just grossed out.

Stupid blonde bitch, she doesn't know what she's missing out on.

I scoffed and grabbed my bags and purse and started walking away from our table to across the street back into the shops. I didn't want to be near him any longer. Claudine followed suit behind me. She put a hand on my shoulder and I turned around to give her a reassuring smile. "I'm fine Claudine, just one of those things I've got to go through on a daily basis."

Claudine dragged me into more shops to keep my mind off the negative. It worked pretty well. Soon I was enjoying myself. This time the hours passed by much quicker. Before I knew it, the sun had completely set and it was late into the evening. All the stores were beginning to close and we got ready to finally head on home. Claudine had purchased at least one item from every store we had gone into. My purchases, like Claudine's, were on the high end side from fancy brands I couldn't even pronounce. I was amazed that the credit card Niall had given me before we left wasn't maxed out yet. She said that I had to look the part of a fairy princess if I wanted to feel like one too. No more Walmart for me I guess.

As we made our way to where Claudine decided to park her car, a loud group of people dressed in very provocative goth like clothing walked passed us. Each one of them, male and female, had on nothing but black that barely covered their skin. They were all making their way to what seemed like a club across the street. A huge line stretched from the entrance to the end of the block and around the corner. Curiosity got the best of me as I pulled Claudine with me to get closer to the commotion.

We were now standing directly in front of the building. A few people trying to get pass me bumped right into me without saying sorry. They continued on their way, completely ignoring the fact that they had acted downright rude. It was so noisy, both outside and inside from the blaring music. I clamped down my mental shields to keep myself from getting another migraine. I looked up at the sign on top and the words Fangtasia flashed in red.

"Claudine look at that. Let's go see what's inside!"

"I don't think that's a good idea Sookie, I am pretty sure this is a vampire bar. It wouldn't be safe for either you or me to go inside."

Well that explained the weird name for the place. I nodded in agreement, I wasn't sure I was ready for that kind of excitement yet. Claudine was already halfway to the car by the time I looked away from the sign. I started picking up my pace to catch up to her when something stopped me in my tracks. A voice had escaped from my mental shields and all I could hear were screams. I froze. What the hell was happening?

I focused on the spot that the noise was coming from like Claudine had taught me. It was a human and they were broadcasting loudly, his thoughts were practically screaming at me.

Oh fuck. Someone please help me. I don't want to die. All I wanted to do was have sex with this hot vampire. Please god, anyone, please, please. Where the heck is she dragging me? Don't bite, don't bite.

My eyes widened as I heard the panicking voice in my head. I had to help him. I ran to catch up with Claudine and threw my shopping bags at her.

"I need to go in there, someone is in trouble. I think a vampire is attacking them."

"You can't Sookie, you'll be eaten alive in there. Please cousin, be reasonable." I shook my head at her, I couldn't just let whoever was in there get drained by a vampire. It would be on my conscience forever.

"I know you can't go with me Claudine but you need to let me help them. Just stay here Claudine, I'll be right back."

I didn't stay long enough to hear her response. I ran back to the entrance of Fangtasia and tried to decide what to do next. The line had gotten longer and there was no way I could wait on it if I wanted to get inside before it was too late.

"Hey you, blonde girl."

I looked around and then my eyes settled on a beautiful woman with pale skin and blonde hair. Vampire. I gulped,"Me?" She rolled her eyes and nodded. I walked up to her as she took a good look at me. I felt awkward under her gaze. Her fangs clicked down and I started to feel uneasy.

"Oh you are a pretty one. What's something like you doing around someplace like this...hmmm? Why don't you show me your ID. I think you and I are going to be having a great time real soon."

My hands were shaking as I took out my identification to show her. At least getting in wouldn't be a problem now. "Sookie Stackhouse. 25. Organ donor. How quaint. Go ahead in." She moved aside to let me in, a few of the people waiting on line shot me glares. I mumbled a quick thank you before hurrying inside.

The place was packed. Vampires and humans alike were dancing and enjoying themselves. The air was mixed with the smell of booze, sweat and sex. I wrinkled my nose at the repelling combination. I could make out blank spots everywhere in my brain and I held back a shudder. I was surrounded. I had no idea how I was going to go about with this. I had no plan.

Here I was in the middle of a vampire bar, looking like vampire bait. I could feel hungry vampire eyes on me. I had nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. What did I just get myself into?

Sookie's playing hero and gotten herself stuck in another hell of a mess. Poor girl can't seem to catch a break. How do you think Sookie is going to get herself out of this one? Will Eric come to the rescue or will he just cause more problems? Let me know what you think!

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