Chapter 3
Sookie woke earlier than she wanted to but something had to be done about her car and everything that was taken the night before. She knew that she had more than a few things to do in the short amount of time today. There would definitely need to be a trip to the DMV to replace her license. Also there was no way she was going to go out on the first date in over 2 years without doing a little primping first. Eric said to dress casual but that didn't mean it had to be frumpy. She needed to pick up her car then she wanted to get something new to wear, stop at the salon to beg Angelo to fit her in for a quick trim and get her nails done. First things first she thought 'Coffee.' No way was she leaving the house without her daily requirement of coffee. She started the coffee pot, went into the bathroom to take a quick shower while it brewed. Jumping out of the tub she grabbed a towel, wrapping it around her body and sprinted to the kitchen where the scent from Heaven was coming from. After 2 cups and a slice of toast were consumed, the dishes then loaded in the dishwasher she went into her bedroom to dress for the short list of things she needed to do today. Jeans, light pink t-shirt and sandals were perfect for the running around town. Just as she came out of her bedroom there was a brisk knock on the door, opening the door cautiously to see a tow truck driver standing in front of her. "Are you Miss Stackhouse?" asked the man with the name tag Leonard looking not too happy to be there. "Um…yes I am. Can I help you?" Sookie was a little nervous because she hadn't called anyone about her car yet. "Mr. Northman said to return your car to you. I was instructed to give you these keys since your others were stolen. It's a new set. He also instructed me to inform you that the bill has been taken care of." Oh, boy, she didn't like that one bit. 'Who did he think he was?' "Thank you, Leonard. I appreciate your time.' She took the new keys to her car then closed the door. 'Aw… Hell. What have I gotten myself into?' She grabbed her keys, purse and cell then headed out the front door to her car.
DMV was the first stop she made to take care of her lost license. She then went to the bank to get some for shopping and to talk to the manager about her things being stolen and that she would be in tomorrow to replace the lost cards and check book. Done there Sookie went to the mall where she went to her favorite store to get something 'casual' to wear tonight. Obviously Eric's plan included being outside so she picked a cute red cashmere button up sweater, black slacks, white satin short sleeved blouse, red sandals that were on sale and a few impulse items. It may be late September in Louisiana but it was still warm enough for sandals. She paid for her purchases then headed to the salon. Angelo stood with his hands on his hips glaring at her when she walked in. "Miss Stackhouse! You and I both know I am a very, very busy man. I have no time for your last minute needs. Make an appointment like all the rest of my clients!" Sookie pouted her lip as far as it would go. She and Angelo burst into laughter and began hugging. That was easier than Sookie had hoped. She was in and out of the salon within 2 hours with her hair, finger and toe nails all done to perfection. While walking to her car she realized she was starving so she pulled into the first restaurant she could find to have a late lunch. That made her feel much better so she got back into her car to get home to finish the things she needed to do for the evening. Her cell phone started ringing in her purse. Digging in her bag, she located it and answered it after looking at the caller id. It was Tara, her best friend and partner in the book store, Poetic Edda. They had been friends since childhood with the love of sisters.
"Yes my dearest friend in the whole world." Sookie put emphasis on every word just for effect.
Tara laughed, "Whatever! You enjoying your day of leisure while I'm stuck here workin' enough for both of us?"
Sookie knew she was joking "Yep. I have loved the day so much I don't think I am ever coming in again. You will eventually forget me dear."
"Humph. Not likely! What's the plan for tonight hun? Are you really gonna go out with a big, scary vamp? You want me to call ya about an hour in to get you outta the dreadful date?" Tara was stifling the giggles now. She had gotten a late night text from Sookie telling her she wouldn't be in tomorrow because she was going out on a date…with a really hot looking vampire.
"Tara! Don't you dare! He will think I am a horrible person. How will I ever be able to look him in the eye if you do? Besides it's only one date. He will see me for the freak I am and off he will go. Done deal." Sookie was serious with that statement. As soon as she spent any time with the handsome vampire he would realize what a nut case she was and he would be running to the hills faster than she can say 'Boo!'
"Stop talkin' like that. You are not a freak, well not much of one anyways" More giggles from Tara. " Hun, I am just kidding. I love you and if that idiot doesn't see you for the wonderful person you are then screw him! Let him fall on a stake somewhere." Tara wasn't laughing any longer. She meant what she was saying now.
"Thanks. I love you too. Listen I am sorry to blow you off today but I will make it up to you. I almost home so I am gonna get off here so I can make myself pretty. Wish me luck, ok?" Sookie was pulling her car in front of her apartment now. The conversation with Tara drew to a close with promises of calling each other in the morning for details.
She knew time was flying by too quickly now. She only had about 2 hours before the big blonde sex God would be back on her door step to collect her for their date. It was time to do some serious primping to get ready. Gran always taught her if she made an arrangement with someone you needed to follow through, so follow through she would do. It was only one date. How bad could it be? He was really quite something to look at. Not to mention his rear end which she only got a quick look at but boy it was a view in itself. Giggling at the naughty thoughts she carried all the bags from the shopping spree into her apartment she set them down on the bed, undressed then started to ran a bath. She would need that to calm her nerves before tonight. Sookie had only dated a few humans she knew from her hometown of Bon Temps. They were nice enough but with her extra "gifts" she couldn't continue with a relationship with them. 'What about vampires?' she thought to herself as she slipped into the warm water. She spent a couple hours with Eric and there wasn't one sound coming from his mind even after she dropped her shields, nothing, just silence. Since she was a child Sookie had been known as "Crazy Sookie" the girl who could "hear things" from people's minds. It was definitely a curse to be sure, one she never knew how to stop.
The bath water started to cool down after a bit so Sookie got out of the tub, wrapped her body in a towel then began fixing her hair. She decided to blow dry it to leave it lying long down her back. Make up next with extra care to not over do it. She was always a minimum make up kind of girl. Sookie was brought up to be a lady, a title she took great pride in. She walked to her bed to get the clothes she bought out of the bag. Dressed she sat on the bed to put on her new sandals, glanced at the clock on the nightstand 7:49! She gasped then hustled out of the room to the living room, grabbing her purse, cell phone and keys. Taking one more look in the mirror over the mantel she was pleased with her appearance. She jumped when she heard the knock at the door. Eric stood on the other side of the door. Boy, he was handsome but was handsome even the word to describe him? No, he was breathtakingly gorgeous. Standing in the door way he was smiling at Sookie. She looked at him from the tip of his shoes to the top of his head. He was dressed in boots, black jeans, a very expensive black v-neck sweater and a black fitted leather jacket. "Wow, you look great Eric" was all Sookie could manage. Eric in turn looking her up and down managed "Sookie, you are more beautiful then you were yesterday. I don't know how you did it but I approve." She smiled, shutting the door behind her and locking it. Together they walked to the parking lot to Eric's car. Sookie didn't see his corvette but a big black SUV sitting in its place. "Eric, where is your car?" Sookie asked. Eric stopped to open the passenger door to help her in saying "Miss Stackhouse, does this not meet your approval? I thought this would be more comfortable for an evening out, was I wrong?" She began blushing. All Sookie could manage was "It's fine, really."
Eric pulled the car onto the road then began driving out of the city limits. They were heading down the dark road with only the lights of the SUV to light the way. Sookie had driven these roads too many times to count but couldn't figure out where they were heading. She decided she couldn't stand the suspense, "Where are we headed Eric?' He turned to look at her with a smirk on his face. "I have a few plans tonight Miss Stackhouse. I hope you will indulge me a bit. I am vampire but humans have needs so I hope to fulfill at least one of them for you tonight. Have I mentioned how lovely you look tonight?" Sookie blushed again but smiled from the compliment. "Thank you again Eric. Listen, I know you were trying to be helpful about my car Eric, but I could have taken care of it. I am a big girl so I can manage things on my own. I appreciate it but I don't like people doing things for me. It makes me a bit feisty. " She giggled at that her description of herself. He turned his head to look at her with a mock face of concern. "Well, I will keep that in mind Miss Stackhouse."
They had been driving for a bit when Eric made a turn into an out of the way place Sookie was not familiar with. He stopped the car, got out to walk to the passenger door to help her. Eric took her hand in his then left it there the entire walk to the inside of the building. Sookie was almost drooling from the smell of the place by time the hostess came over to greet them. The tiny red headed hostess greeted us "Good evening Mr. Northman, Ma'am. It is a pleasure to see you this evening. Your table is ready so please follow me." Together they walked to a tiny at the center of the table still hand in hand. Other guests were enjoying their food chatting quietly at different tables though out the restaurant. Eric pulled the chair out for Sookie then took his seat. Eric took her hand again and smiled "I hope you don't mind. I took the liberty of ordering for you. I understand by human standards the menu here is what you might call delicious." Sookie looked around hoping Eric wouldn't order something slimy. That is one thing she couldn't stomach for sure. After drinks were ordered then delivered with her appetizer Eric watched her closely. She looked nervous also a bit strained. He had hoped taking her somewhere off the beaten path would have pleased her. What was the cause of the strain he could see clearly on her face, was it something he had done?
"Sookie, is everything alright? Did I overstep by ordering for you?" He was getting concerned.
She was doing everything she could to keep her thoughts clear. It must have been showing on her face she thought to herself. Sookie tried to wash her face of the stress but was not doing a good job of it "Oh, no, I am fine. I appreciate your choice so far. All of this is really delicious." There was a man in the corner of the restaurant that was a clear broadcaster. He was staring at them at the table with very disgusting intensions on what he would have liked Sookie to do to him with her mouth. She shuttered to the thought. Eric reached across the table grabbing her hand again to getting her attention. "What's wrong Sookie? Please do not say that nothing is wrong because I know differently."
She sighed. Should she just tell him now? Did she have anything to lose here? No. This would be the last date for sure so should might as well get it out of the way. He would be running out the door any second anyway when she said the words out loud. "I have a disability Eric." His eyebrows shot up in anticipation of her announcement. "One I cannot control sometimes. You see that man over there?" Eric looked to the man Sookie indicated. Sookie continued, "He is thinking about how lucky you are to have a woman like me to do things to your body parts with my mouth. That woman over there in the black dress, see her? She thinks you must be a model because you are too handsome to be just an average person. The man she is sitting with is her lover because I can see them sneaking around to be together like tonight. The waitress that waited on us just now, she loves working for you and hopes one day you will take her blood. That's what I am Eric. I am a freak. I have been this way since I was a young child. I try to keep it under control but times like tonight when I am nervous things just overwhelms me. I can't stop it. The voices or the images are too much"
Eric sat up straight in his chair still holding Sookie's hand. His beautiful face changed to an angry glare. Here comes the part where he laughs or tells her she is an idiot. "How DARE you call yourself that! Who told you were some kind of FREAK! Tell me who has called you such a name. They will live to regret it!" Oh, he was really mad now. "What you are is a telepath. Sookie, that is a gift, one many of my kind would give anything to possess. That is amazing! I don't believe I have ever known a true telepath in all my years."
His face changed instantly and he laughed a hearty laugh now. He was squeezing her hand a bit too hard now. 'A telepath… She truly is priceless'
Sookie didn't find the humor. She knew what she was, what it was called. It didn't change what her life has been. "I don't see your enthusiasm Eric. I have spent ever day of my life hearing people's thoughts and it sucks. I hate it. People think I am crazy and I am sick of it. How would you like to hear the deepest, nastiest thoughts of people you have known your whole life. It's not a gift by any means." The waitress appeared with Sookie's main course and a glass of blood for Eric. It looked heavenly, filet mignon, baby golden potatoes and the greenest asparagus Sookie had ever seen with a wonderful sauce drizzled on them. She began cutting into her steak when Eric sat back to ask her the million dollar question.
"Can you hear my thoughts?" He looked curious but concerned by the answer she was about to give him.
"No, but you are only the third vampire I have met but the first was your manager Pam, then my friend's boy friend and now you. I never heard anything from any of them or you. Is that good or bad?" She looked up at Eric not sure which answer she wanted from him.
"I would say it is good for now. You will come to know that my world is cruel Sookie. We take from others on a daily basis what we feel is ours to take no matter the cost to the other individual. I don't want that to ever happen to you. It is important that we keep this quiet. When the time is right and the proper circumstances you possibly could use your gift for good in my world. But for now let's keep it to ourselves, shall we? At least until we know all the facts, alright?" She pushed her plate away from her, smiling. Eric reached for her hand again after taking another drink of his blood. She looked at their hands entwined together then looked Eric in the eyes. "Ok, if you think that is best I will follow your advice. Thank you for being kind to me. I was sure you would have made some excuse to leave as fast as we got here after I told you about my problem." Eric growled. "Sorry, gift" Sookie giggled and Eric looked pleased. The waitress brought a large plate with chocolates, powered confections and slices of different cakes at that moment. Sookie's eyes got as big as sauces. "ERIC! I couldn't possibly eat this now! I won't be able to fit back in your car if I do." The waitress reappeared and she took the plate from in front of Sookie "I will box this up for you to take with you Ma'am. I hope your dinner was satisfactory." Off she went, seconds later she was back with a bag that contained the deserts. "Thank you Sarah that will be all." Eric stood to walk around the table to help Sookie out of her chair. He took her bag on one hand and her hand in the other then walked her to the car. After getting her situated he got into the driver side, turned the key of the car then drove out of the lot. "I hoped you enjoyed dinner. I know I did." He looked at Sookie with the slyest smile on his face. "Dinner was wonderful and the company was ok I guess." She was laughing at his expression so hard she had to cover her mouth. "The Devil, that's what you are Miss Stackhouse. You injure me." Eric grabbed his shirt over his heart.
They laughed a few more minutes before Eric pulled the car into a little clearing in the road. The lane was narrow as well as extremely dark. It almost looked like the car would be engulfed in the trees it was so dense. Sookie looked out the window while anxiety starting to creep up to her throat not knowing where they were going. She was getting nervous, fast. She didn't know this vampire more than 24 hours and here they were driving in the deserted woods. This had America's Most Wanted written all over it.
Eric must have sensed her concern, "Don't worry. I am not kidnapping you or planning to kill you and bury you in the woods. I have a piece of property out here I would like to show off to you." Sookie sighed while saying a quick 'Thank you Jesus' for that information.
Much more relaxed she started to look out the window again. Now she could see the clearing through the trees. Big, beautiful, full trees lined the outer sides of the property. The moon was full and low in the sky. In the distance she could see a body of water. What it a lake? No, it was a river. The moon was reflectively dancing off the water. It was miraculous gasping at the beauty of what she saw. Eric was staring at her now in the darkened interior of the car. He pulled the car over to the left side of the clearing. "What do you think?" He asked her.
"Oh, Eric! It is the most beautiful piece of property I have ever seen! I could just envision a home sitting on the other side of the banks over there. Do you see that clearing there? A white two story home with the columns just like from 'Gone with the Wind', do you know the movie Eric?" He smiled at her enthusiasm. This is exactly what he wanted to hear, her opinion on this piece of property he just had purchased not knowing what do with it when he bought it, he just had to have it. He had big plans for this property now.
"Yes, I know that movie well." Eric got out of the car, went to the back to get something then came around to the passenger side to help Sookie out of the car. Taking her by the hand again he led her down to the edge of the property just before the water began. From under his arm he took a blanket then spread it out on the ground. He looked down at Sookie to ask her in the sexiest voice she had ever heard "Would you care to sit and enjoy the moon with me tonight Sookie?" She thought her legs would give out because they felt like jelly from the words he spoke to her. He helped her sit down as lady like as possible on the ground then sat next her and began to sit back, kicking his legs out in front of him. He turned to his side to look at her propping his body up with his elbow. She was beautiful even more so in the moon light he thought.
"How did I get so lucky as to stumble upon you Miss Stackhouse? The moon and stars look insignificant compared to your beauty. Did you know that?" He looked up to her while she was looking down at him, her eyes smoldering. He took his other arm to bring her face down to his. Eric's lips were so soft as he leaned into the kiss her. She gasped from the shock of it. How could someone so handsome be interested in her? She was just an average, strange girl from a small town, nothing special. But the way his kiss began to intensify there was shooting electricity through her blood. The kiss was soft but so incredible it started to make her feel dizzy. She leaned closer to him. He reached behind her to pull her down to lay next to him. He could feel her heart beating so quickly which just made him want her more. He could smell the scent of soap, her shampoo, her perfume, her. Their lips sought out each other, their tongues twisting together. Sookie pulled away slightly, dazed. "Eric, I can't breathe. Please." As he pulled her to him again his fangs rang down, he couldn't stop it. He had to have her, to possess her, to touch her, to kiss her. This was like nothing he had ever felt. Something that felt like lightning bolts was energizing his body with every second of their kiss. Sookie wrapped her arms around his neck holding on for dear life. She knew if she let go she would surely die. This was life, this was everything. Eric caressed her neck, her face, her back, her hips any place his hands could touch. He wanted her in every sense of the word. Sookie's hands reached under his sweater to touch his cool skin. It felt like bliss, cool on her fingers but also rock hard from the muscles of his body. He was manly and muscular, not like anything she has ever seen in her whole life. He pulled his lips away from hers to kiss her neck, her face, then teasing her ear lobes. Sookie was whimpering from the loss of his lips on hers. How could he stop kissing her now? This was too incredible to stop. Her hands continued to press against his skin the warmth of her hands sending sensations through his body. She leaned over this time to run her tongue over his fangs while Eric growled at her. "Sookie, we have to stop now. If we don't I won't be able too." She looked at him, leaned into kiss the skin exposed at his neck then whispered in his ear "Who said I want to stop." He had to stop this now or he would regret it. There was no way he was going to do this with her here. His control was slipping with every kiss she planted on his neck. Eric rolled them both to sitting. He got to his feet, bent down to pick her up then carried her back to the car like she was light as a feather. Sookie's face was buried in his neck. He smelled amazing she thought. He put into the car, got in the driver's side, started the car and put the car back onto the road driving like a mad man. The entire ride hands searched out for one another, caressing, squeezing, arms, hands, necks, chests any part that could be reached between them. Eric had the car in front of her apartment building before she realized where they were going. He was out of the car and in front of her door, her keys in his hand to open the door with vampire speed. "Where, Sookie, where?" was all he could say to her. She giggled while pointing down the short hall. They were transplanted into the room before Sookie's eyes blinked again. He laid her on the bed so softly she touched it to make sure she was actually laying on it. "Let me undress you Eric, please. I want to see you, every part of your beautiful body." Here was a vampire that had experienced so many things in his long life but the words that this beautiful human just uttered to him almost brought tears to his eyes. She stood next to him by the bed stripping the clothes off of him. Her eyes never leaving his while she did it. When his clothes were gone she edged him forward to look at him. He was glorious, Adonis glorious. He should have his chiseled body sculptured in marble for all to see she thought. His eyes stared down at this woman who was smiling at what she saw. "Your turn, lover" she liked the sound of that, lover. Gently he removed each article only stopping long enough to admire her choice of under things, beautiful white lace bra and panties. They looked amazing against her sun kissed skin. Laying her onto the bed again he moved to lie next to her. After a few minute of kissing each other while their hands were tracing every inch of each other's bodies Eric moved slowly down kissing her from her neck to her navel, her body jerking with each kiss. Her skin felt like the finest silk while he could smell the sun at every place his mouth touched. What had he done to deserve this? No women or man for that matter had ever made him feel like this. His mouth found her core, kissing, sucking, nibbling and licking while his hands held her hips. "Oh, Eric, Eric, Oh God" was rolling off her tongue. Her hips were bucking with every action and Eric couldn't have enjoyed it more. He started on her slowly, teasing then quickening the pace only to slow it down again. Sookie would moan or whimper his name softly and he would do it again before she thought she would go up into flames if he didn't finish her. "Eric, please! I need you! I can't take this!" He laughed at that statement because he planned on doing so much more to her. He wanted to hear her scream his name, over and over again until she was horse from doing so. "Look at me, lover." Sookie opened her eyes to look at what incredible things he was doing to her body. Eric took his hand off her hip moving it to her center inserting two of his strong fingers inside her. She moaned with pleasure, he could sense it she was getting close. He moved his fingers in and out of her for only a few moments before she was hurdling off the cliff of her orgasm. She was panting, screaming, moaning his name as the waves hit her body. Relentless he started her on her again this time his thumb on her nub rubbing at such a speed Sookie thought she would pass out from the pleasure of it. Seconds went by before she saw the multi colored lights again behind her eyes while panting "Eric, YES, Oh God Eric YES!" When she opened her eyes again his face was almost touching hers he was so close. Leaning down he kissed her and Sookie could taste herself on her tongue. "You are beautiful Sookie, amazingly beautiful." Eric kissed her again and he positioned himself between her legs. He had to have her, every part of her and he had to be inside of her this moment. His cock was so hard for her. At that moment Sookie grabbed his face and brought it to her lips looking him straight in the eyes with worry and passion he had never seen before. "Eric, please be gentle. Please." She looked away at that moment. Eric put his hands on her chin to bring her face back to his at first not sure he understood what she was trying to tell him with her eyes. "Sookie?" was all he could muster to say to her while he looked into her eyes. "Yes, Eric." Kissing her mouth he moved to her entrance. Slowly entering her a little at a time, she gasped with each motion. The size of this man was incredible but Sookie anticipated the pain. He paused to give her body time to adjust before slowing moving inside her while she moved to take him inside her. The pain was quickly abated with pleasure he was giving her. No man could have been as gentle with her as he was. He searched her face for signs he was hurting her all the while kissing her, stroking her, loving her. Tears welled up in her eyes at the feelings she wasn't sure she completely understood at that moment. Stopping instantly he asked "My love. Am I hurting you? Please tell me the truth. I couldn't stand it if I was hurting you." Looking at him with her eyes on his face Sookie smiled at him through her tears "No, sweetie, you aren't hurting me. Please make love to me." He began moving in her now, each thrust met by her. She wrapped her legs tightly around his gorgeous behind to pull him deeper. She had to have him in her, every inch of him. They were perfect together, just perfect Eric thought. His trusts were patient but intense. He would not hurt her with his greed but it took every ounce of control he had to do it. He began kissing her breasts, her shoulders, her face, her neck. She knew what she wanted him to do to her and she wanted him to take her blood. She knew how important it was to him as it was to her. Sookie turned her head to allow him easier access to her neck taking the invitation. Eric looked down at her amazed by her courage. "Bite me, please bite me Eric." He began licking her neck for a few moments then he bite her drawing her blood into his mouth sucking intensely. Eric thrust into her a few more times before yelling something in a language she did not understand as they both climaxed together at that moment both clutching to each other, both feeling things neither thought were possible.
As they lay together arms around each other, legs twirled together, Sookie was trying to get her breath. Eric slowly licked the puncture marks on her neck. He did not want to scar up her lovely skin. So many thoughts were going through his mind. One he needed the answer too now.
"Why did you not tell me before lover? I would have tried to control myself…."
She cut him placing her fingers to his lips "Shhhhh. Eric, that was perfect in so many ways. I couldn't have asked for you to be any gentler with me for my first time. You were amazing. Heck, if I knew it was like that I would have jumped the first guy I could find!" Eric started to sit up anger flashed on his face and he growled loud enough to make her jump. She ignored him. " Besides, grown women aren't supposed to be virgins. I didn't want to give you any more reason to think of me as crazy Sookie!"
"That's not funny. I don't want hear you calling yourself that again! You insult yourself and me as well saying things like that. Here is a sexy, bright, funny, gifted woman and for reasons beyond me she continues to make fun of herself. I can't tell you how you have made me feel tonight. Don't you know how you amaze and surprise me? You are more than I could have hoped for." He leaned to kiss her now swollen lips.
Her heart cracked with that statement. No one had ever said words to her like he had in the last few hours. Tears came streaming down her face unable to control it. She had always thought of herself as a woman that would spend her life alone because no one would want or accept her for what she was. Here laid this beautiful creature saying all the right things. "Oh, Eric!" She turned herself out of his grip to run to the bathroom. Her world was crumbling under her. How could he just walk into her life only to fill her heart with compliments and courage before he realized what she was then leave her? Eric grabbed her arm before she could flee. "Sookie, what is it? Tell me what is the matter? I can't stand to see your tears", desperation in his voice. She turned to look at him now. She knew in that moment she could tell him a lie in hopes he would dismiss her and she could continue on her life's path without him. Problem was she didn't want that. How could she express what he was making her feel about herself, about him, about them together? "Eric, I am sorry for crying. I have always been a girl that cries at the drop of a hat. You just are so patient and kind to me I don't want it to end. I am not one of those girls Eric. I don't sleep with men! I don't know if I can spend tonight with you to only hear you say the sweet things to me and go back to being "gifted" Sookie all alone when you get tired of me."
Eric looked at her with the most seriousness on his face. He meant was he was about to say to her. "My love, I think you will grow tired of me long before I do you. I have spend many years truly alone Sookie. I don't let people in my life or share my life but with one and that is with Pam. She has been with me for over 200 years, she is my child. That doesn't make me care for her just because she is my child but I do. Over the years I have worked very hard to get where I am in the hierarchy of my world. Doing so I allowed those human emotions I used to have hardened never wanting to use them again. When I was made vampire I lost my human life, my wife, my parents, my children and my home land. I only had my survival skills which every Viking warrior is taught. I honed them, cultivated them into the brutal killing vampire I am now Sookie. That is what I am. Until last night nothing or no one could change my path. I want you in my life. I don't think I could walk away from you if I tried. Did you not feel what I felt when we were together minutes ago? Did you?" He had to have her answer. He needed to know for his peace of mind if it was just one sided.
"Yes I felt it Eric. It was like nothing I knew was possible. You took my breath away." She said to him in almost a whisper smiling shyly at him.
He smiled back at her while pulling her back into the crease of his arm. His arms was holding her so tighlty. "It's getting late lover, aren't you tired? Go to sleep now. I will lay with you while you do. I can't be here in the morning when you wake, but you know the reason for that correct?" He wanted her to know he wasn't leaving her if he didn't have too.
"Oh yes, I do. The sun, I know some things about vampires Eric. I hope to learn more though." She was yawning now.
"Go to sleep little one. I will see in the evening tomorrow. I was thinking of stopping at this new book store down the street from my bar. Maybe you've heard of it?" He was teasing her now trying to give her time to get comfortable to sleep.
"You are so naughty Mr. Northman!" she swatted his chest just for effect. Thinking of him coming by the store tomorrow made her smile because Tara would be so jealous it would be worth it. She gave him a longing kiss before settling to sleep then she was out within minutes. After about a few hours of watching her sleep he got out of the bed, covered her up, kissed her lightly on the lips, dressed, walked into the kitchen to leave her a note then he let himself out of the apartment. He checked to make sure the door was locked behind him then headed to his car to head home. He rubbed the place where his heart was in his chest, smiling. There were feeling there he thought he had long forgotten. Pulling his cell phone out of his pocket while getting in the car he dialed Pam.
"Master. I hope all is well in your life. I know I am not privy to all things that involve your existence so I won't waste your time or mine asking how your night was." Oh, she had worked herself up to mad now. Eric laughed. "Pam I know your curiosity is getting the best of you. If you must know I went out. Actually, it was a date." There was a thump, scrambling and Pam was clearing her throat. Eric was sure she dropped the phone on the floor from the shock of what he had told her. "ERIC! What is this? Some kind of joke? I don't randomly call you like this! I demand you tell me the truth. You are just being cruel now." He was laughing hysterically now but he trying to control his laughter to continued his teasing of her, "Pamela, listen carefully. I went on date, with a human. I know that you are more than capable of running things in my absence but I wanted to let know I was able to be reached by phone if you need me now. I am headed home. I will see you early tomorrow. Alright?' She wasn't buying what he was trying to sell. "Fine, don't tell me. But if I find out you went on some wonderful killing spree without me I swear I will use your American Express and order every bag Hermes has! Mark my words Eric Northman." She hung up on him. Yes, she was angry. She is something! He couldn't be prouder of her.
At home Eric laid down in his bed for his final rest of the day. Thinking of his Sookie he was smiling. For the first time in more years than he could remember he was excited about the coming day. Dawn quickly began pulling him into his nightly dead sleep.