A/N: Hello Loverlies! Sorry for the delay in posting yesterday. I was physically worn out. I am going to try and make it up to you all by posting a 1-shot that I wrote to explain my Eric in greater detail from omnipotent POV. With that said I have had an outpouring of support for this story and it truly means the world to me that you all benefit from my creativity.

Alrighty then! Lets get back to the regularly scheduled program.

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Monday, November 23, 1999

Apartment 4D – Shreveport, Louisiana

Sookie panted the sheen of sweat that glistened on her body gave her a ethereal glow. Her eyes were glazed over in the throws of passion. His cool hands danced across the planes and valleys of her tanned skin. She arched her body begging for his touch to travel Southward. His icy lips kissed her thighs causing her to involuntarily shudder with pleasure. He was tracing patterns on her skin lower and lower fueling her desire for more her need for HIM. He opened his mouth to speak and what came out shocked her, "Buzz". Panic rose in her and again when he opened his mouth, "Buzz". This time however the noise continued long after his lips remained still.

BUZZZZZZZ

BUZZ

BUZZ

Sookie opened her eyes and groaned. She rolled over to look at the clock 10:15 a.m. 'That was some dream.'

BUZZ

I threw back the covers and rushed to the front door. Looking out the peep-hole she was hesitant to open the door. Debating weather or not she should open up the door bell sounded again BUZZ. Unlocking and turning the knob she opened the door and let out an exasperated sigh.

"Morning Miss Stackhouse."

"Good Morning Bobby. I thought we covered that you should call me Sookie."

"Indeed we did forgive me. My mind is elsewhere this morning."

"How can I help you today?"

"Mr. Northman assigned me to bring you several packages. Would you like me to bring them in?"

"Oh, Bobby forgive my rudeness. Come inside bring the things with you and put them on the couch."

He scooped up the boxes and scuttled inside. "Miss Stack..I mean Sookie my Master asked that I assure your total comfort. He is rather anxious to know if you need anything, anything at all."

"Bobby I am quite content at the moment. As for you would you like some coffee or tea?"

"Oh, no thank you. I am utterly busy. I was told to give you my card in case you needed to reach me." He handed me a business card said a quick good bye and was out the door before I could blink. I stood in the doorway pondering the meaning of the men in my life and figured that this was to complex of a thought pattern before at least two cups of java. "Shit!" I don't have a coffee maker. I knew that I was going to have to go to the store again I just didn't realize that it was going to be this soon or this early in the morning.

Looking at the mountain of boxes on the couch sparked my curiosity. At the top of the pile there was a stationary envelope made of high-quality creamy paper. Careful not to tear the envelope I took out the paper on the inside. The paper was just as high-quality as the envelope and reminded me of a high school graduation announcement. Unfolding the paper I sank into the couch and read:

Little One,

I am glad to see that you are enjoying the apartment. I noticed last night that you are lacking some essential human things. Please do not be angry with me. I relish in giving you things that you do not ask for. I know this makes you uncomfortable but please do not fight me on this.

Between the hours of 11am and 3pm someone is supposed to be around to hook up your telephone. Depending on my business matters tonight I was hoping to stop in and see you.

Until tonight,

~E

My first instinct was to be angry as a wet hen, but he has already asked for my forgiveness. I have a hard time understanding why he wants to shower me with gifts, although he reiterates that it brings him joy to do so. I don't want to be a "Kept Woman" but something keeps telling me the harder I fight him the more extravagant these gifts are going to become. He is just as stubborn and pig headed as I am. Even if I refuse them he will not take "no" for an answer. I will accept these gifts and give him conditions. That is one way to head off his "gift-giving".

I removed the first box off the pile and opened the lid. Another note. Placing the note to the side I dug into the box to find its contents. There in the bottom of the box was a red Blackberry. A phone are you kidding me. What on earth is his malfunction. See if I am going to tell him anything after this. All I did was mention that I didn't own one! And what does he do he takes it upon himself to purchase one. I am just going to have to be more careful about the things that I lack in the future. Or at least what I tell him I am lacking. Deciding that now is a good time to read the note I picked it up and read:

Little One,

I know that the phone company is on the way to install a house phone, but I do not like the idea of you being stranded on the side of the road or in trouble without a way to contact help. I have per-programmed the numbers for your grandmother, cousin, brother, Fangtasia, your house, and my personal cellphone.

~E

Lord have mercy I might just have to rethink my stance on gift giving. This was just the first box! What am I going to do! Maybe with these purchases out of the way there won't be anything else to buy I am going to make sure of it. With that and my compromise things will be just fine. The next box had wrapping paper keeping me from knowing what was on the inside. Once I had the paper removed I let out a shriek of delight. Maybe these gifts aren't so bad. I raced to the kitchen to plug in my new appliance. I set to work making a pot of coffee. At first I had problems figuring out how to operate the machine. Once I read the operating instructions I filled the pot with water and turned it on to perk. The instructions were complex to say the least I could make espresso in this thing! One thing is for certain Eric does NOTHING on a small scale. I would have been happy with a twenty dollar Mr. Coffee.

The best feature of this coffee pot was that I could pour one cup at a time. Once I figured that enough had brewed for a cup I got one of my Japanese designed coffee cups from the dishwasher and poured a cup. The heavenly scent assaulted my nose helping to wake me further. I took a tentative sip of the liquid moaning in delight. A knock sounded on the door bringing me out of my coffee orgasm.

Looking through the peep hole I let out a sigh of relief. It was the technician from the phone company. I invited him inside and he set to work as I sat on the couch dreading the pile of boxes still sitting there. What more could he think I need to function. Taking the safe route I picked up the smallest box remaining and opened it. Of course a cordless house phone. There is no way that he would forget something like that. I was beginning to see that Eric thought of every possibility. 'I guess 1000 years will give you untold amounts of insight and experience. I think I am out of my league when dealing with him on any level. What on earth am I going to do. When I am around him I turn into a bundle of nerves and cannot think clearly. He causes me to act so unlike myself that I am beginning to wonder who the real me is. Snap out of it Stackhouse he is just a man. A gorgeous model of epic undead man but still a man!'

"Miss Stackhouse?", the technician said braking me out of my thoughts and back to reality.

"Hmm..Sorry what is it?"

"I am all finished here I just need to test the line. Do you have a phone connected so that I can do that?"

"It isn't connected but I have one here." I handed him the cordless and he put it together and plugged both wires into the wall behind the entertainment center. He pulled out a hand-held device and punched in a few numbers. The sounds of "Fir Elise" filled the room and he grinned in satisfaction.

"Everything seems to be in working order. This phone has a digital answering machine if you like I can set it up for you."

"Thank you that's mighty nice of you." He pushed a few buttons and then indicated that I should record a message.

"You have reached Sookie Stackhouse I am not able to come to the phone at present. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience." He released the button and the BEEP sounded. He smiled at me and handed me a post-it note with my number written on it and took his leave.

I started to get a sense of self satisfaction. The morning was eventful and pleasant so far. I returned to my task of opening boxes and was surprised at the contents of the largest box. It was a fully assembled chaise lounger for my balcony. The frame was made of wood and stained a rich redwood color. The cushion was a beautiful red with white palm tree pattern splashed across the soft fabric. It reminded me of something that you would see poolside at a high class resort. I fell in love with it immediately. Knowing that the one I bought myself would have had a metal frame and nylon back and seat. I placed it on the balcony longing to just kick back and relax but I have things to accomplish.

Returning to the couch I picked up my mug and drained the contents. It had gone cold but it was still wonderful. Hurriedly I refilled my mug and went to finish with the things that Bobby had delivered I was almost finished. There were still two packages left and for some reason I was filled with anticipation instead of dread at what might be under the wrappings. Picking up a box I sat it on my lap with some difficulty. It was heavier than it looked, yet bobby had brought them all in at once stacked on top of each other he is stronger than he looks I thought to myself. Removing the paper more carefully than that of the coffeemaker I was stunned at the contents. There were 12 bottles inside the box all individually wrapped in plastic to prevent spillage.

Reading the labels I smiled to myself. Mr. Northman is a nosy snoop. I should have known better than to send him unaccompanied anywhere in my apartment I won't be making the same mistake twice. The bottles were Coconut Lime and Verbina shampoo, conditioner, body soap, body spray, lotion, and perfume doubles of each. Knowing Bath and Bodyworks as I do the box contained over $200.00 in products. He is in so much trouble.

I placed the items in the bathroom and returned to the lone box on my couch. Inside the box was the most beautiful Victoria Secret pajama set I have ever seen. Bubblegum pink cami with butterflies and scrolling in white and black. The bottoms were capri pants that had a single butterfly embroidered on the right thigh. The fabric was silky smooth to the touch. I picked up the pants from the box and found another set of bottoms. They were boy short style with lace around the edges and on the back across the bottom was another butterfly embroidered across the butt. Under the tissue paper there was an envelope that simply said Sookie across the front. I was wondering at this point if he bought stationary in bulk. Or if he just expressed himself better in writing. More things to ponder about Eric Northman.

Little One,

I know that I have given you many gifts today. But this one is personal and will be worn against your skin. I picked something feminine and light to match your personality. It would please me greatly if you would wear these tonight when I stop by. I would like some time to get to know the many sides of Sookie Stackhouse. I hope in my heart that you are not too upset with me I would hate to spend my time with you arguing over something that pleases me so. Take the rest of the day and relax outside in the sun. I will see you shortly after sunset.

Anticipating your Beauty,

Eric

I was swooning at the words on the fine paper. He even makes me forget myself with what he has written. I took up the notes and placed them at the bottom of my underwear drawer. I started a small load of laundry adding the pajamas that he sent. After the activity of the morning I could really use a shower but I decided to don a bikini and get some use out of my chaise on the balcony. Stripping off my Saints Jersey and rifling around in my dresser I finally found the top to my pink bikini. I grabbed a towel and the suntan lotion from the bathroom. I turned on the T.V. and flipped through the satellite radio stations until I found the top 100. Bopping my head to the beat I sat on the lounger and applied the lotion. I suddenly got a devious wicked idea and smiled to myself.

I ran into the living room and grabbed the blackberry from the coffee table. Once I made my way back outside I checked to see that I had just enough coverage of the oil to make my skin shine. Clicking through the menu I found the camera. I snapped several pictures of myself in the sun with the oil shining on my skin. I opened the picture message box and added the photos. Scrolling the contact list I added Eric in the TO: box. I typed out a message:

Just following your advice. Thx so much for the lovely gifts. See you tonight ~S.

I clicked send and relaxed into the chair and closed my eyes. I lost track of time and figured that I had better flip over if I wanted to keep from burning my skin. I sat up and applied some more oil to the backs of my legs and to as much of my back as I could reach before I stretched out on my stomach to brown the back. I set the alarm on my phone for 45 minutes and took a short nap.

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Apartment 4D – Shreveport, Louisiana 5:22 p.m.

I had no idea what time Eric was going to show up. I cleaned up the paper and the boxes from earlier placing them all into the trash compactor. I rinsed out my coffee mug and put it in the sink. My phone started to go off in the other room Pleased to meet you, Hope you guess my name, But what's puzzling you, Is the nature of my game Axl sang. He has a screwed up sense of humor I think. Then I started laughing at the irony of the situation Eric really is a devil silver tongue and all. In my inbox I had a text message.

ERIC: I am glad to see that you are listening to me.

SOOKIE: What's the deal with my ringtone?

ERIC: I wanted you to know when I was trying to contact you.

SOOKIE: What are you doing awake sunset is still a while off.

ERIC: I am really old. I rise much earlier than others. To my benefit I see I wish I could have been there with you =).

SOOKIE: That's good to know. Thank you when I opened the coffee pot I could have kissed you for your thoughtfulness.

ERIC: Really? I will be there in a less than an hour little one. I will gladly let you kiss me then. Just to show your appreciation.

SOOKIE: Don't Push it Mr. I might do just that but you won't know until it happens. I have a few things to do before you get here. I'll see you then Sheriff.

ERIC: Why Miss Sookie Stackhouse are you flirting with your boss?

SOOKIE: Wouldn't you like to know Sheriff, but as I recall you were the one flirting with your telepath.

I shut my phone off as soon as the message sent. I threw my jersey back on over my bathing suit and shimmied into some shorts. I grabbed my purse, keys, and phone and hurried to the SUV. Pulling into the Circle K a block from the house I ran in and grabbed some Tru Blood O+ and a Dr. Pepper from the fountain. I paid the clerk and she gave me a disgusted look as I took my change. By the time I got back to the house and put the blood in the fridge I had 35 minutes to shower and get ready.

I was bushing out my hair when the doorbell Buzzed. I frantically pulled the brush through my locks trying to rid myself of knots and tangles. Making the situation worse I went to the door with my hairbrush locked into my hair. When I opened the door Eric took my breath away. His soaring height taking up the entire entrance. He laughed when he seen the state of my hair.

"Sookie are you at war with your hair tonight. I think it's winning it has your brush in a full nelson."

"No, I was trying to hurry and made the situation worse."

"I happen to know a thing about follicle-warfare let me help you." He led me to the couch and sat at the end of the chaise. He placed me between his legs and worked the brush out of the tangle. Once it was free he brushed my hair in sure strokes humming under his breath. By the time he finished I was half asleep.

He broke the silence by asking, "Sookie can I ask you some questions about yourself? I just can't get you off of my mind. When I am working I am constantly thinking of you and wondering what it is you are up to."

"Sure if I can make a concession. First I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for me over the past few days. It really means a lot to me that you would go out of your way to make me comfortable and at ease. With that said Eric you are giving me too much. Way too much. So I will accept the gifts that you have so graciously given me but morally I can't accept anything more. It isn't right. Honestly what can I give you in return?"

"Sookie this isn't about equality and the only thing that I want in return doesn't cost a dime. I give you things because you would never ask me ever. Most women that I am interested in are interested in me for money, power, protection, and among other things sex. You on the other-hand want nothing from me. My money means nothing. My power means very little. The protection that I can offer you is one small thing that you need, yet I give freely. And as far as sex goes I will give that to you if you asked, but you haven't. I can't promise that I won't give you anything more. If I think that you deserve it you will have it and much more. Nothing you say can make me think that you deserve anything less than all I can share with you. I will say this my gifts won't be any larger than a car. How does that sound?"

"E..Eric..you make me feel so different when I am around you. It's almost as if I can't breath or think. But when your not here its the same I can't breath and I cant think. My mind is a fog trying to clear with the sun and I am not sure that I want it to. I don't understand why you are interested in me I am a simple girl from a simple small town in the middle of Northern Louisiana. It makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever."

He brushed my hair aside and whispered in my ear, "You little one have no idea how special you are. And if you would let me I would spend my existence showing you. You make me into the man I wish I was when I am around you." He kissed the shell of my ear. His cool breath on my neck made me shiver and I closed my eyes tightly to regain my self control.

"Eric the things you say could melt the whole of Antarctica."

He chuckles into my neck and placed a kiss on my pulse point. "Sookie tell me about you. I want to know I am dieing to know (no pun intended). Tell me something anything."

"I was born. I grew up. And one day I will die."

He laughed, "tell me does Charles Dickens know that you quote David Copperfield or is this a one time occurrence?"

"Oh, he knows I got express written permission just for this conversation.", I giggled at my own joke.

"I am not sure what it is that you want to know maybe you should ask me questions I will answer to the best of my ability."

"Little one start at the beginning I want to know the people that raised you. Who are your parents?"

"My parents were Corbett and Margret Stackhouse. I have a brother Jason. My parents raised me until I was seven and they were killed in a flash flood coming home from their anniversary dinner. The car washed down stream. My brother and I were at my Gran's. They died and she raised us. By the time my parents died Gran had lost both of her children by the time she was in her Mid 50's. My Aunt Linda died to Leukemia in her 30's. My cousin Hadley was a cheerleader and most popular girl in school along with my brother until her mother died. She took it hard and never recovered. She started using drugs and ran away from home. Gran paid a lot of money to put Hadley in rehab. She ran away from there and disappeared until last weekend. She showed up on my mud porch in the middle of the night. We found out that she is pregnant."

"On top of having a hard life because of your telepathy you had no parents either?"

"No, my Gran was everything to me and my brother and she did the best she could to raise us right. She still lives in her ancestral home in Bon Temps. That's where you dropped me off. I was hesitant to leave her because she has done everything for me my entire life. Hadley is staying there now though and I feel much better about leaving her she isn't alone on my account. There isn't much more to tell. You have seen me every night since I left Bon Temps."

"Sookie that is still very eventful for such a short time on this earth. I had no idea that your life was so hard. What about when you were in school?"

"It was just as hard kids either made fun of me or avoided me like the bubonic plague. I scared them all they were afraid of the things that I knew. I was teased mercilessly. Children are honest in their cruelty. They always did or said what they were thinking. But it wasn't nice and they didn't try to be. In school I had two friends and my brother to shield me from their attacks on me. Tara, Lafayette, and Jason made sure that I was safe. My brother was an all star quarterback and popular and I new in his mind he wished for a normal sister. But he was stuck with me and he made the most of it. People used to tell my parents that they should lock me up in an institution. The things that I knew drove my mother to drink and she was jealous of any attention that my brother or I got from my father. He worked two jobs to support us and he never complained once not even in his thoughts. He was doing what he had to do to provide for his family."

"Your father was an honorable man Sookie he was right. He was your provider and your protector. I feel for your suffering. These people that you describe are bigots and tyrants. They used you against yourself. Even your mother made her problem because of you. Coping the wrong way. Instead of nurture she too avoided you and used the alcohol as an escape from the things that she felt she could not change. But she did not try. She laid down and gave up and for that I am sorry. What about your Gran?"

"My Gran was a pillar of strength for me. She made sure that I could block and helped me develop the shields that I still use today. She never looked on me as a freak. She told me all my life to count my blessings and cherish the things that I have been given. To this day I can tell her anything and she doesn't judge me. She wants me to have all the things in my life that make me happy. She says that I have never had enough happiness. I am inclined to agree with her, but I have never let any of those things get me down. People can't help how they are. I can only forgive them their trespasses and move on."

"After everything that you have dealt with in your short life you are still pure and good."

"You can't dwell on the things that you can not change Eric. I can't change that I have telepathy and I certainly can't change what people think. You have to rise above the bull shit and hold your head high and march forward with purpose. That is the only way that you over come adversity in anything. My life included."

"What of Tara and Lafayette? How did they become your friends? Your brother I understand."

"Tara is Lafayette's cousin. Her mother was also a drunk. But she was a violent one. My mother never hit me for fear of my Gran. Tara's mother had no one to keep her in check. Tara would run from her house to ours and Gran would keep her safe. Feed her clothe her and protect her from her mother. Lafayette was teased in school too. He was black and gay. Our back water town couldn't handle it and he was just as victimized as I was. We all protected and helped each other and Adele Hale Stackhouse kept us from drowning in our sorrows."

"I am greatful to your Matriarch she has to be one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of hearing about."

"She would like you. Although she would invade your privacy and as you as many questions as she could come up with. She is very in love with history. You are a walking encyclopedia. As a matter of fact I would fear for your mental stability if you spent more than an hour with her answering her endless questions."

"I would enjoy meeting her. She sounds unusual for a human. Much like yourself. The oddities of life are fascinating. I know I profit from my own oddness every night the bar is open."

"Would you like to meet her?"

"It would be an honor. I would like that very much."

"I will talk to her and arrange it maybe a Monday when Fangtasia is closed."

"That is feasible. Easily organized I will mark my calender. I think that I have asked all of the important questions except one. I am hesitant to do so because you are being so open with me and I don't want you to close down or become angry with me."

"Eric just ask and if I don't want to answer I won't simple as that."

"Alright little one. Why is it that you are still a virgin at 25? You are beautiful, intelligent and irresistible I do not understand this."

"My ability. When I touch someone their thoughts assault me. It is hard to get lost in the moment if you know your partner is thinking about the grocery list while being intimate, or that they wish you would move to the left, or be more vocal. It is a huge turn off. I have been on dates that have ended terribly I couldn't stomach all of the thoughts. Once I was on this date with this really sweet guy. His thoughts were centered on the conversation instead of my breasts or some other part of my anatomy. It was great until I kissed him and got thoughts of him having sex with his brothers best friend...a male and hoping that if our date went nice enough that he could forget him just as his parents would want. As he had not come out to them but was worried of their reaction since he had never brought home a woman. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against homosexuality, but be who you are don't lie to me and yourself. I wasn't going to fix him and he knew it he wanted me as a cover story for his parents not me. I ended up dumping my drink over his head and walking home three miles in heals. But it was worth it to make him realize that he needed to be himself for himself. The next day he told his parents and they were fine with his sexual orientation. He is still with my friend Lafayette to this day."

"I see that would be hard on anyone. And I admire your courage. You act the way that shows the most respect for everyone involved. I moved to Louisiana because Southern Belle mentality called to me. Until I met you I had never met a true Southern lady. I had begun to think that they were a myth. Everything about you appeals to me little one." He kissed my neck again and suckled my neck as if he were a starving babe. "I want you. I want you more than I have anything in my long life."

"Eric" I moaned. He stopped kissing and sucking my neck and I stood and changed positions so I could look into his eyes. They were full of lust, understanding, and need. It scared me more than a little. I was afraid of more than just the man. I was afraid of his intentions and most of all his nature. Not the vampire that he is but the playboy persona. I was afraid of my attraction to him and the overwhelming differences that I undergo when I am in his presence.

"I am afraid."

"Little one have you changed your mind are you afraid of me?"

"Not for the reasons that you think. But yes, I am. I need you as the flowers need the sun. I want you more than anything but I can't."

"Why? What can I do to put these fears of me to rest if it isn't the monster that you fear? I will try. I want to try."

"I am scared of who I am when I am near you. My mind shuts down and my body takes over and I am never ever out of control. I need to be more than just a blood bank and a warm body. And most of all I am afraid of.."

"Tell me. I want to quell your fears little one I can not if you will not discuss it. Tell me."

"I am afraid of your experience. That and the fact that you are not shy to divulge such information to anyone. I can't share. That is the biggest fear that I possess."

"I see you think that I can't be monogamous. I can't say that it is an unfounded phobia. I have never in my 1000 years been as such. But for you..for you anything is possible. I feel drawn to you. If I must do this to be with you I will. You have my word that I will only share my body with you little one. My word is my bond and on this I swear."

"I believe you. I do." His lips slanted on mine and he kissed me with passion. The kiss deepened and became a kiss of promise. He ran his tongue begged entrance into my mouth and I granted it effortlessly. I wanted to finish beyond desperation what we started in the car. I wanted him to love me and excite me. I wanted to be his in this moment we were only for the other.

I broke the kiss and panted into his mouth. My emotions were in overdrive. He cupped my face and ran his thumb over my bruised lips. His touch was tender and caring. I wrapped my arms around his neck and twined my fingers in his hair crushing him to me. I wanted no I needed MORE. To feel more to touch more to taste more to give and take more to be more. I shifted in his lap and he groaned into my neck.

"Sookie."

He looked me in the eyes, "I am trying to go slow for you little one at your pace. If you move like that much more I won't be able to control myself. Your sent invades my senses you are true beauty and warmth. Yield to me Sookie."

"Eric, please. Please touch me. I burn." With me wrapped around his frame he stood up in a swift motion as if I was a feather on his lap and carried me into the bedroom. For a minute I felt fear, anticipation, and need. Need won out as he placed me into the center of the massive bed. My heart was hammering in my chest. He positioned himself next to me propped on his elbow. He was looking at me intensely with such caring in his eyes. I wanted to give myself to him fully. To be the man I needed in my life above all others. He stroked my cheek and whispered in my ear, "Calm. Breath. I will not hurt you. Precious." He waited for my breath to regulate and my heart rate to lower significantly before he touched me further. He rubbed the inside of my wrist to help calm me. It was hypnotic and worked faster that I would have imagined.

He gripped my wrist and placed a kiss there. Never dropping my hand he trailed his fingers upwards until he reached the crook of my elbow and placed a wet kiss there. Continuing his path he moved on to my shoulder and kissed where it met my neck. Flicking his tongue along my collarbone leaving a wet trail to the pulse in my neck. He stilled his movements to suck the skin there. I moaned. He was taking his time. Making me feel loved and wanted. He snuggled into my neck with his nose running it along the shell of my ear causing me to shiver. He chuckled. "Tell me you want me to continue. I can't go on until you do."

"Please."

He kissed my lips and worked his way to the other side of my neck. I never saw him move to the other side of the bed. He was there on the other side of me. He made symmetrical movements starting at my wrist and ending at my lips. I was panting. I wanted more. I wanted everything he had to share. He was looming over me looking into my eyes. I couldn't break his stare even if I had wanted to at this point, and I didn't. So softly I almost didn't feel it he kissed me. He worked down my jaw until he reached the top of my cami. Tracing his fingers along the hem I was on fire. My entire body felt like lava. He sat me up and pulled the cami over my head. "Beautiful."

He looked at me for so long I started to feel self conscious. I moved my arms and crisscrossed them across my bosom. "No, you are enchanting and perfect. I could look at you all night Lover." Finally he bent his head and took my nipple into his cool mouth. I moaned in appreciation. I never wanted him to stop I had never felt something so grand in all my life. He rested his weight on his elbows and palmed my other breast. When he tweaked my nipple between his long digits I cried out. He repeated the action and I squirmed beneath him. He switched and placed his mouth on my aching nipple between his fingers and palmed the other breast giving them equal attention. I was enraptured. I could feel my juices dripping down my thighs soaking my capris.

He kissed his way down my stomach placing wet kisses on every inch of exposed skin. I moved my hands to his hair not wanting him to pull away from me. He growled at me tugging at his hair. He dipped his tongue in my navel and I cried out. I was panting so hard that my breath came in and out in short bursts of air. "Breath Lover. Take a breath." I inhaled a long staggering breath and was thankful for the cool air as it hit my lungs. "That's right little one relax." he kissed the skin above my capris from hip to hip and started to work them off. I raised my hips and suddenly they were on the floor. He stood and picked up my right foot. He placed a kiss in the arch and licked his way to my toes. He sucked my big toe into his mouth and released it. He set kisses on the tip of each toe and worked his fingers to my ankle. Sliding his cool hands up my leg he laved kisses behind my knee and continued the path to the top of my thighs. Same as with my arm he worked up my other leg. When he reached my thigh he pulled me to the end of the bed and sank to his knees at the foot. "I am going to worship at you alter Sookie. I want you to scream my name and come on my face."

He put my feet over each shoulder and kissed the inside of each thigh to the him of my panties. I was squirming all over the mattress. He placed a hand on my stomach to still me and ran his nose along the fabric of my panties inhaling deeply. His resolve was breaking he shuttered. He blew out a unnecessary breath into my sex covered panties and I moaned, "Eric." Before I could comprehend what was happening I heard the tearing of fabric and a whish of cold air envelope my mound.

"So wet for me Lover."

"Yes, you make me rampant with lust."

"Watch me don't take your eyes off of me."

The moment his tongue came in contact with my clit I closed my eyes. The involuntarily action was unavoidable.

"No, Lover watch." With much difficulty I opened my eyes and locked them with his. While his mouth ravaged me I mewed, clawed, pulled his hair, and was frantic with insatiable lust. He placed a finger inside of me and I was close so close to coming.

"Ahh...I am so soo..close to commming Eric." He stroked his finger in and out with renewed vigor he added another finger stretching me preparing me. I was so frantic that I was talking gibberish and begging God to save me.

"God isn't here Lover. He can't save you now. I will be your savior." Curling his fingers inside me he thrust a few more times. When he touched my g-spot I saw fireworks bigger than the finale on forth of July.

"Eric...God..Eric! oh...oh." He didn't stop he stroked me and stroked me I was having the never ending orgasm. I couldn't help it I tore my eyes away from his and threw my head back and chanted his name. The aftershocks had barely subsided and I felt his weight on me. I reveled in it. His cool skin was like iced tea on a hot summer day and I welcomed the reprieve from the searing burn.

"You are enchanting when climax takes your body Lover. I regretfully have to hurt you momentarily when I take your maidenhead. It will be brief. I have prepared your body the best I can for what is to come. I am fairly large. Are you ready? I will be as gentle as possible."

"Yes, take me."

He rubbed the tip along my folds using my come to lubricate his length. I moved my hips to meet him. I wanted this more than anything at this moment I was gone.

"Shh..Lover be still I don't want to injure you."

He kissed me with unbridled passion and slid the tip of his cock into my opening. I moaned into his mouth. Inch by inch he slid into me. I cried out into his mouth and hot tears scalded my cheeks. He licked my tears away.

"I am sorry dear one it is unavoidable pain. It will be better next time."

He moved again and I realized he wasn't finished but the pain had subsided and I wanted him to move over me. He moved once more and his pelvis was resting on mine. I flattened my palms against his chest and twirled the hair peppered there in my fingers. A smile broke out on his mouth and he began to rock his hips. He was slow and tender. His thrusts were deep and shallow at the same time. He sat up on his knees and thrust within me. He was looking down at our joined bodies and he threw his head back and roared. I thrust my hips in time with his movements meeting him thrust for thrust. I was wanton and undone. He loomed over me again and took my nipple into his mouth. I hadn't noticed his fangs snick out but I felt them as he slid them across my skin. I pulled his mouth to mine and kissed him for all I was worth. A kiss of thanks a kiss of urgency.

He broke the kiss and I reached out and stroked his fangs with my fingertips he growled. It was the most erotic thing I have witnessed. His eyes sought out mine for permission to bite and I bared my neck to him wanting it. He licked a slow lick over my pulse to my ear and sucked it into his mouth. He released it with a quiet pop and nuzzled my pulse again. I was close to another orgasm as he bit me I toppled over the edge of a long cliff. His fangs in my neck were connected to my clit I growled like a feral animal as I came around him. My muscles spasmed and jerked. I never wanted this feeling to end. I latched on to his neck sucking and nipping. As my climax ended I bit harder than I intended to and his blood spilled into my mouth. He tasted of apple pie and ice cream, cinnamon rolls and coffee. When one taste ended another started. Perfect combinations of my favorite desserts only better. When the wound on his neck closed I felt him swell within me and his cool seed spilled into my tight walls. I came again as I felt the contrasting temperatures inside me. He collapsed on me but kept his weight on his arms. I gazed into his eyes and they were full of satisfaction and yet still wanting. He rolled off of me and tucked me into his side I whimpered at the loss of him. I shivered and he pulled the comforter around us.

"Sookie that was incredible. You are a goddess."

"I feel like a goddess thank you. I have never felt more alive than I do right now."

"Are you in pain my Lover?"

"Some but it isn't unbearable. It is like monthly cramps."

"I will heal you the pain is unnecessary Lover." He pulled the blankets down and bit the tip of his finger and inserted it inside me. He massaged my walls with his finger and I felt the pain ebb and flow over me before dissipating into nothingness. He laid down and brought the blankets around us like a cocoon.

"Thank you Eric. The pain is gone."

"You are welcome dear one. We must talk about what will happen now that you ingested my blood."

"Is it bad? I am sorry I couldn't help myself. I was compelled to bite you."

"No, it isn't bad, and I enjoyed you taking my blood from me. It is a great turn on. I wasn't expecting it I am pleasantly surprised. Vampire blood can heal human injuries. It will also give me a link to you and I can find you if you are in trouble. Now that we have shared blood I can feel you. Right now you are content and curious. Your sex drive will increase. And you will have dreams of me..erotic dreams. If I desired to call you I could, but I have no need to do so. You gave yourself willingly and I took willingly. You will feel more and see more and taste more. If we do not exchange blood again the effects will wear off. My blood is strong and it will take longer than if you ingested the blood of a younger vampire, although I like knowing your feelings. Humans feel strongly I have never felt as I do with you. And your feelings make mine real."

"Eric what do you mean you could call me?"

"I could make you do things that you wouldn't normally do, but I have no desire. I want you as you are. You are not a puppet. Vampires that use humans in this manner are below their station. It sickens me. I want Sookie Stackhouse the headstrong stubborn woman. Not a demure pet that will not question me. Although in some situations I hope that you will act according to protocol. But those times are minimal. When we are alone you can act and say things as you please."

"Eric I understand. And I hope that I do not embarrass you in public situations your world is so different than my own and I want to please you."

"You already please me and I will teach you the ways of the vampire to protect and secure your place. Have no fear little one. Do not worry." I yawned and was having a hard time keeping my eyes open.

"Come dear one let us take a bath to relax you before you drift off to sleep. I will stay here with you until almost dawn and fly back to my day-room."

He scooped me up and took me into the bathroom. Pulling back the shower curtain he turned on the tap to fill the tub. When he had the water temperature right he floated into the tub and placed me between his legs and I sank into his chest. He washed me gingerly making sure that I was clean. He tipped my head back and used the hand held sprayer and wet my hair. He scrubbed and massaged my scalp. I was so relaxed I was almost asleep. He rinsed my hair and followed the same process with the conditioner. When I was clean he moved me from his lap and quickly washed himself. He stepped onto the bathmat and pulled the stopper. He toweled off quickly. Once he was dry he plucked me from the water and gently brushed the fluffy towel down my body.

He carried me back into the bedroom and sat me on the foot of the bed. He rummaged in the dresser and found panties he picked up his Fangtasia shirt from the floor not finding what he was looking for. He slid the panties up my legs and helped me stand to pull them into place. He raised my arms and placed the shirt over my head. It smelt of cloves and the woods musky male scents that were purely Eric. I sighed as I breathed it in. he sat behind me and brushed the tangles from my damp hair. When he was finished he placed me on the pillows and covered me with the blanket. I felt the bed dip down as he crawled under the covers and spooned up behind me. He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me flush with his body. We fit perfectly together despite our differences. I was fading fast. The last thing I remember Eric kissed me softly on the lips and whispered, "good night Lover." I faintly remember him kissing me on the forehead before I drifted off to sleep again.

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