Thank you everyone for the kind words. It made a real difference. And I will finish this story. I want it to be a sweet story about two people that comes together and learns there is life after loosing some one. Either it be through a break up or death, Life does go on after we have been hurt. No matter if we want it to or not. And we all loose someone we love before we find the right person to settle down with. We are all blind sided with pain, But then somebody can come along and make it seem worth the wait. Nobody is perfect. I hope you are enjoying my story. There will be snags I'm sure along the way. But I want to keep it as happy as possible. We want to escape the world when we read. Take on that persons life. So I want you to enjoy this story. We have enough grieve in our life, So let's escape for a short while. Please review. And Thanks again for the words of encouragement, they mean the world to me.

Chapter 7

Sookie answered the door. She looked breathe taking. She was wearing a beautiful pink dress. It was a baby doll dress. And made of cotton. But to Eric it made her look like a angel. His breathe caught when he seen her. And her breathe caught when she seen him in his light blue button down shirt.

" Good grief, I could jump him right here," Sookie thought.

" Oh, how am I going to keep my hands off of her the way she looks" Eric thought.

" Hello Sookie, you look quite beautiful this evening, I know its not much, but I brought you this daisy. Pam picked it out." Eric said.

He knew she would like it for the simple fact that Pam picked it out. But he was testing the waters, so to say.

" Daisies are my favorite. I love all of the different colors they are. By the way, You look very handsome also." Sookie replied.

" Shall we?" Eric said.

He put out his arm for her to take. She closed the door and looked around for Eric's truck. But it was not in sight.

" Uh… Eric, where is your truck?" Sookie Said.

Eric started laughing. Did she think he walked here? He was going to have to fill her in on some things. He hoped she wouldn't get mad at him.

" Sookie, I have a little thing I need to tell you about our date. I really didn't know what you would like to do. So I called Adele to see if she could tell me anything. She was very helpful. And she kinda got your dad and mom in on the plan. Tonight our ride is your family's Gator ATV. And we will be staying on the property. So maybe you won't be so nervous with me. You'll have the home field advantage. I wanted you to be relaxed and enjoy yourself. If you would like to go to the movies or anything all you have to do is say." Eric said.

Sookie looked shocked. Eric had went through all this trouble just to make her feel safe and comfortable. Oh, he was adorable. He was being so sweet. What other guy would have thought to do all of this.? Alcide never thought of her feelings that much. She made a promise then and there not to compare the two of them. She could tell already, Eric was in a league of his own.

" That was very sweet and thoughtful. And it means a lot to me you went to all the trouble for me. Thank you." Sookie said.

She was going to melt if she kept looking at him. And she had unshed tears in her eyes. She looked down, she didn't want him to see her tears. She knew it was silly to get so emotional over something like this. But how many guys would call someone's grandmother to get date advise? She loved he had went to so much trouble. Eric looked and Sookie and knew she was upset. He put his fingers under her chin and made her look up at him,

" Sookie what on earth did I do? I didn't mean to upset you. Please don't cry. I cant stand to see you cry. I've messed up already. Shit!" Eric said.

" No, no. You didn't mess up. I'm just grateful for all the trouble you went through. I'm sorry. I'm just being over emotional. Thank you for everything so far. You haven't messed anything up, I promise." Sookie replied.

Eric relaxed. He was so afraid he had gone to far. Or Sookie was upset because he had asked Adele's advise.

" I'm glad you are not upset with me. I thought for sure, I had messed up. Now that's settled, shall we?" Eric said.

Eric helped Sookie up on the ATV. And he got on the other side. They rode down to the cabin in comfortable silence. Eric was hoping Sookie enjoyed what he had done. Sookie was wondering how much more she could take before she fell at Eric's feet. They pulled up and they were whie and pink daises sitting on the porch. No doubt Eric had done been here. Eric grabbed the food and pie Michelle had made. And made his way around to help Sookie.

"Eric can I help you, I don't mind carrying one of the bags." Sookie told Eric.

" No thank you, You can open thedoor and step back. Give me a couple of minutes and I'll come get you." Eric replied.

Sookie nodded her head. She wondered what was going on. But she would see soon enough. She opened the door, looked side ways so she couldn't see in yet. Eric walked through the door and closed it with his foot. She stood outside looking at the waterfall. If she wanted to see inside all kshe had to do was turn around. The front of the cabin was nothing more than windows. But she wanted to give Eric this. He was being so sweet. She didn't have to wait to long.

" Sookie, please come in now." Eric said.

Sookie stepped through the door and was amazed. Eric must have been busy today. She was shocked at all the flower and candles and fairy light hung up. Eric was hooking his speaker and iphone up to play classical music.

"It's perfect Eric. You have been busy today. Where's Pam?" Sookie spoke.

" Pam is actually with Adele and Michelle. They wanted to watch her. And of course Pam wanted to stay with them. But they said if we stayed at the cabin too late tonight we could come up for breakfast." Eric said.

" No doubt she is being pampered as we speak. Both of them love kids. And Pam is so sweet, how could anyone not fall in love with her." Sookie said with a smile.

Eric noticed how Sookie asked about Pam. She was a angel and didn't even realize it. Which made it that more so. He extended his hands to Sookie. She took them and he seated her, and then pulled her chair up. He went and plated their food. He took their plates and sit them down. Sookie's eyes lit up when she seen the fish. He brought her a bowl of coleslaw. And he went to get the wine. As he sit down Sookie started talking.

" Eric, I love fish. Did Gran tell you?" Sookie asked.

" Yes, she did. I had a fancy catering company going to do it. But when she told me what you liked I decided just to order out and go pick it up. I hope that's ok.?" Eric Replied.

She thought it was even more special since he had but so much thought into it. She wanted to reassure him.

" Eric it's perfect. All of it. Don't doubt it. Lets just relax and talk and get to know each other better." Sookie told Eric.

So that's what they did. They ate and talked. They told each other about school, parents, anything and everything about each other. They told each other stories of their childhoods. It wouldn't nerve wrecking at all. They enjoyed it. It was like they wanted the other on to know everything. It was Eric that looked at the time.

" Sookie do you realize it's 3:00 in the morning?" Eric said.

" No, I've kept you out all night. Do you want to take me home or go to the main house?" Sookie asked.

" No, not really. I don't want to scare you off, but I want to stay here with you and talk some more. If we get sleepy we can go to sleep there." Eric replied.

" I wondered what was up with that. That sounds good to me. Do you get any extra blankets?" { sookie}

" Yes, I got two extra. I hope that's ok. I didn't know if you wanted to get close enough to snuggle or not." Eric said.

Sookie giggled. Eric was nervous. She wasn't going to have sex with him. But she wouldn't mind kissing him. She went over and took her shoes off and laid down on the blankets with head propped up. Eric followed her lead.

He lay beside her. Their hands were close. But it was Sookie that grabbed Eric's hand. She knew he was going slow for her. But holding hands wouldn't kill them.

{Eric} Sookie, I really like you. But I have to discuss something with you.

{Sookie} Ok. Talk to me.

{Eric} It's about Pam. She has met you. And she likes you. But I have her feelings to think of also. I don't want her to get attached to you for her to loose you. You have to understand, her mother died. I don't want her to loose anybody else. It would hurt her. { He looked down} It would hurt me. Its been awhile since I put my feelings out there. And I really enjoy this. But I have to know you will consider I have Pam and what that entails before you go out with me again.

{ Sookie} Eric, I love Pam already. But if you are asking me do I think this could get serious, then yes I think I would love to get know you and Pam both. Life is a gamble Eric. You cant be scared to live it. Loosing Alcide taught me that. I know you have someone else to think about. And you wanting to discuss it just shows what a great father you are. My family loves you both already. Otherwise they wouldn't have helped you. But we have no worries there. I accept it. Never doubt that. And I know Pam has to come first.

Eric relaxed at what she just said. Thank God. He thought she would understand. But he wanted to make sure. Sookie spoke up then,

{ Sookie} It will be fun taking her on our dates also. There is plenty to do with children. Just don't worry about it.

{ Eric} Thank you Sookie.

With that out of the way. Eric's mind was at ease. He wanted to kiss her again so bad. So he looked up and asked,

" Sookie, uh…. Can I kiss you. We don't have to do anything. I just want to kiss you." Eric spoke softly.

Eric had never been nervous kissing a girl before. But he wanted Sookie to want him as much as he wanted her. He could see him loosing himself in Sookie. He didn't know if that was good or bad. But he felt to good to care.

Sookie looked up at him deep in his eyes. It was like she was looking into his soul. It was unsettling. Then she said the two words he would never forget.

" Kiss Me" Sookie said.

It was a whisper. So he leaned in and kissed her. Soft at first. Barely ghosting his lips over hers. It was Sookie that grabbed the back of his head and attacked his mouth. He was breathless. And before he knew what happened, she was on top of him. She was sitting right on his hard on. She was killing him. He bucked up and that only made Sookie attack his lips again. It had been to long since she had the touch of a man. She was loosing herself to Eric. She didn't care about tomorrow. She just wanted to get him naked and have her way. Eric stopped her.

" Sookie, Sookie! We have to stop. As much as I want to lay you out and have my way with you, I will NOT be a regret. I want his to work. And I don't think you are ready. And I don't want you to run from me." Eric said.

It was taking all he had to stop. He wanted to be buried in her so bad. But he also wanted to do this right. Sookie look a little nervous.

" Sookie please believe me when I say I want you. You have to feel that." Eric spoke.

Eric bucked his hips up. And you couldn't miss the large bulge. Sookie thought to herself," If he keeps that up , I wont even have to take my clothes off. But she knew he was right.

" I'm sorry Eric. I don't know what came over me." Sookie said.

She was a wonderful shade of pink. Eric wanted her so bad, he could feel it in his teeth. His heart was pounding to get out of his chest. But he still didn't want her to move.

" Sookie, never apologize for what you just did. It felt to damn good to be sorry for. I just want to do this right. I can see a future here. Can you?" Eric looked at Sookie hopeful.

" Yes, for the first time since Alcide, I can see a future with you and Pam. I know its soon. But I don't care. When you know, you know." Sookie replied.

" Oh Sookie, You've made me a happy man. But I won't have you tonight. We'll wait. I want you to be sure." Eric said.

Sookie just shook her head. She laid on top of him. And that's how they went to sleep.

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