AN: Hello wonderful readers. Ok a couple of things with this chapter. First this is Sookie's date with Preston. I know most of you are hoping that it is a big flop. Second I am not making fun of any group in this chapter except maybe math nerds. I was one so I think I have the right. I hope you like this chapter and understand where it is coming from. There will be a second note on the other side. Read and Enjoy.

Chapter 11 Toe Curling Confusion

I got a call from Preston just after three asking me if I wanted to go out that evening. He said it would be a group date with some of his frat brothers and their girls. That probably should have been my first clue that something was fishy. I agreed mainly because I felt bad for cancelling on him last week. He said that we would be going bowling so I picked out jeans and a cute green shirt. I put my hair up in a ponytail and dabbed on a little lip gloss. There was a knock at the door as I was putting on my flats.

"Just a minute" I yelled frantically trying to get my left shoe on and walk to the door at the same time. That is not something that I would recommend trying. "Hi" I breathed when I opened the door.

"Hey Sookie you ready to go?" Preston asked nervously fidgeting with his jacket. He was dressed way nicer than I was expecting for a bowling date. I didn't think that he was dressed this nice the first time I saw him but to be honest I really don't remember. I mean since when did frat boys start dressing like GQ models. Well if GQ ever did an issue dedicated to bowling.

"Yep just let me get my bag." I said over my shoulder turning to locate my purse. I had thrown a pair of socks in it so I didn't have to wear them with my flats. He walked me down to a huge SUV with several people already in it.

"We're going to have to squeeze in the back there." He said opening the back door. I was helped in by one of the many people in the vehicle. "Everybody this is Sookie." He introduced me following me into the back seat. I had to ride bitch between Preston and his frat brother Bubba. Bubba was a real quiet and periodically hummed. His girlfriend Priscilla Ann was right in front of us next to Eggs. Priscilla was a short girl with amazingly blue eyes and dark hair. Eggs or Benedict was you're man's man kind of guy, tall, dark, with charisma for days. The guy driving Andre Paul was short, pail and kind of moody like a twilight cast off. His girlfriend Dawn was riding shotgun. Dawn was like his polar opposite tall, tan and sweet. The ride really was not that bad but it took forever to get to the bowling alley. When we finally arrived my legs were starting to fall asleep which made for a less then graceful exit. The guys dealt with getting lanes and shoes for everyone. Preston and I were sharing a lane with Andre and Dawn. The other three were on the lane next to us. Andre made this big deal about how real bowlers have their own balls and shoes. He was extremely proud of his. I did not have the heart to tell him that had I know sooner I could have gotten my own from home. Daddy got on this kick about a year and a half ago that the family would go bowling every weekend which did not last too long. He got us all professional shoes and balls. Mine was glittery pink with mine name on it. The guys were super competitive when it came to playing. It was kind of funny to watch just how serious they were getting. Preston had bet Andre that we would beat the two of them. By the fifth frame we were leading by thirty. I don't think it was that fair to Andre because I don't know if Dawn could have a chance at hitting pins without bumpers. Preston and I talked and flirted through several frames. He even got up once to "help me" with my swing. I chatted with Dawn when the guys all went off in search of liquid refreshments about half way through the 7th frame.

"How long have you been seeing Preston?" She asked from her perch on the back of the seats.

"This is our first date actually." I said honestly.

"Oh that's not nice of him to spring us on you like that but then I guess he wanted to see how you would handle being around the boys." She commented twirling the end of her hair.

"It's fine really." I added nervously.

"Can I ask you a question?" She asked in a whisper leaning closer to me. I nodded my head. "Were you married or something?" She pointed to my finger.

"I was engaged but called it off recently." I looked down at my left hand noticing the tan line that had not quite faded.

"Oh that's too bad." She sounded sincere. "I think that you should know that you probably won't get anywhere with Preston though."

"Really why?" I asked in surprise.

"I just don't think you're really his type." She said pointing to were the guys were. Preston was standing there waiting with them with a longing look on his face which happened to be pointed at Eggs. It took me a minute to figure it out. I couldn't really say anything after that. Seriously what do you say when you suspect that your date is gay, or at the very least has a crush on one of his friends. The rest of the night I kept an eye on him and whenever he thought no one was looking he was staring at Eggs. When everyone was looking he would be smiling and touching me in subtle ways. I just did not get it. Why would he go to all the trouble of asking me out if he was into dudes? By the end of the night I was kind of frustrated. I really wanted to call him out on it but I would feel like a total bitch if he was not out yet. I let him sit in the back with the boys opting to sit in the middle with Priscilla. When Andre pulled up to my apartment Preston hopped out, walked me up to my door and pulled me into a hug.

"I hope you had a good time tonight. I would like to see you again." He said stepping back.

"Ah … yeah … thanks for taking me. I will see you around Preston." I said awkwardly fumbling with my keys.

"Did I do something wrong?" He asked looking sad.

"Only if you asked me out and you are into your friend Eggs." I said finally getting my door open. His face blanched. "Night Preston." I said crossing the threshold.

"Sookie wait!" He pleaded grabbing my writs. "I really like you but I … ah um … I'm bi I think."

"What do you mean you think?" I asked cautiously not wanting to hurt his feelings.

"I normally like girls but … ah he is … he's the first guy I have ever seen that way." He answered shyly looking down.

"Ok but…" I guess he took my ok as a green light for him to see me and like Eggs. He did something that kind of shocked the hell out of me. He kissed me cutting off the rest of my thought. Now I don't mean a little peck. I mean a givin' it all you got kind of kiss. It was one of those kisses you remember when you are old and gray. It's the kind of kiss that curls your toes and makes you weak in the knees. I stood there stunned into silence and out of breath. When I looked at his face he was smiling from ear to ear. He kissed me a second time, to the point where I was sure I would pass out from lack of oxygen. "I will call you. Good night Sookie." He said making his way to the stairs. I shut the door and just stood there trying to figure out what the fuck happened. Did he actually come out to me and then kiss me till I couldn't breathe?

"Sookie how was your date?" Jess asked standing at the end of the hall with a smile on her face.

"Honestly kind of weird." I said moving away from the door.

"Really because that kiss looked pretty intense?" She came down the hall and sat down on the sofa.

"It was the most amazing kiss I have ever had." I admitted joining her on the sofa curling my feet under me.

"Then what was weird?" She questioned.

"He spent a good chunk of the evening looking longingly at one of his frat brothers." I blurted out.

"Oh! Is he gay? I mean with that kind of good night kiss he can't be right?" She responded in a surprised tone. Her face was hilarious as her eyebrows shot up out of sight into her bangs.

"He says he thinks he's bi." I replied. We both started laughing and I don't know why because it is not funny if he is confused about that sort of thing. I felt bad for laughing but once we started it was kind of hard not to. "You know we really should not be laughing about this. Why are we?"

"I know I was just thinking of what Lala said when you meet him. That he was a fine specimen or whatever. It totally could have been you saying it to him instead." She said catching her breath.

"I don't know about that he said that this is the first time he has liked a guy like that. Preston is a great guy and an amazing kisser but I don't know if I can be the girl in his odd love triangle." I postulate honestly.

"Would it really be a love triangle if you and the other guy aren't into each other? It's more like two rays that originate from the same point don't you think." Jess said trying to stifle anther fit of giggles but lets out a snort.

"Seriously you go there math nerd much?" We start laughing again to the point where I almost lose control of my bodily functions. On the rare occasion that we get laughing like this and Jess snorts it is almost impossible to stop laughing.

Jess finally calmed down enough to ask, "Are you going to go out with him again?"

"I don't know maybe if it was just us. It is really a downer when you don't have your date's full attention." I reply thinking about if I could really see myself with him. "I guess I might give him another shot but I don't know."

"If nothing else we now have an in at Alpha Tau Omega parties." She said with a smile. Always one to think on the bright side Jessica's optimism is priceless.

"Sure because I totally want to watch him make goggly eyes at someone else. I need to go to bed I have to be at my practicum early tomorrow." I made my way down the hall to my room and switched on the light. I made sure that my bag was packed for the next day and put out my "teaching appropriate" dress and leggings. I grabbed a pair of shorts and a tank and headed into the bathroom to get cleaned up. I went to sleep thinking about how I felt about Preston. On paper he is great except that one little thing. My trust issues were such that I would always wonder if he felt like he was missing out. Maybe I would have better luck with Alcide.

AN # 2: I am not making fun of the LGBT community at all. I am only adding a new layer to the story. I am not making light of coming out which can be an extremely hard and scary thing to do. Sookie is in a situation she was not expecting and Preston is a wonderful guy who does not know what he wants yet. And yes I went there with the Elvis reference.