As she sat watching Jerry Springer, she saw Eric's bedroom door open. Confused, she glanced at the clock, it was still two hours until sundown.

Godric walked into the main room casually, in cotton pants and a grey t-shirt. He looked edible.

"how?" Bella gaped in shock at how Godric was awake during daylight hours.

"I am very old, little one. I rise earlier than most vampires" He spoke calmly. Bella nodded, amazed.

She stared at Godric, admiring his features – his beautiful grey eyes, his soft, kissable lips, his soft brown hair that called for her to run her hands through, when she was interrupted out of her musings,

"Is everything alright, min kära? (my dear)" He asked casually but was carefully scrutinizing her facial expression and checking her thoroughly.

Bella's face heated up slowly in embarrassment. She shook her head and smiled at him,

"Yeah I'm fine. How about you? Thirsty? Should I get you a True blood? There's some in the mini fridge" She asked politely, pointing to the mini fridge in the corner. Godric shook his head and walked slowly over to her, eyes focused on hers intensely.

She watched as he sat gracefully on the other end of the couch she was on. She tried hard not to stare at him.

"So, what are the plans for tonight then?" She asked, hoping to distract herself.

Godric continued staring at her, "Unfortunately I have some business to take care of in the transfer of area 9. I have, however, managed to procure tickets to a popular ballet in Dallas for you and Eric" He said, eye's searching hers, for what, she wasn't sure.

Bella gasped. A ballet? He got her tickets to a ballet? She had never been to one before! She had done a little when she was younger as she loved it but was absolutely terrible. She couldn't believe he got her ballet tickets! She grinned hugely at him. She moved forward to hug him around the shoulders, in gratitude and happiness. She nuzzled her head into his neck. Godric put his arms around her and put his nose in her hair. Bella took a big breath, inhaling his scent. He smelled divine, better than anything. She figured all vampires must smell nice because the Cullen's always smelled great to her. Godric was completely different, he smelled not intoxicating and dizzying like Edward that made her faint but simply perfect. Godric smelled musty and masculine with a faint undertone of something that made Bella shudder. He smelled absolutely incredible to her, she felt so safe in his arms. A warmth and joy spread throughout her chest, in affection for him.

Just then Bella realized what she had done and blushed, pulling back.

"Oh sorry about that" She spoke apologetically, hoping Godric would understand. When she looked at his face he was frowning slightly and she was concerned she had upset him.

Godric shook his head and took Bella's hand.

"Do not apologize, little one. Never apologize for touching me with affection. I am yours to do as you wish" He stated seriously.

Bella was confused by the wording but happy he didn't seem mad. She smiled at him gratefully and he smiled back at her, looking like a male model.

"You look very beautiful tonight" Godric told her, staring deeply into her eyes. Bella blushed and her heart started pounding in her chest. How was she going to remain just friends with him when he acted like this? Bella thought.

"uh, thanks Godric. You look nice too" she said shyly looking at him in embarrassment. Was she ever going to be around him and feel anything but embarrassment? She thought, frustrated. He took Bella's hands and started stroking them with his thumbs, craving physical contact.

Godric and Bella sat chatting for an hour steadily, getting to know one another. He seemed interested in her thoughts, opinions and beliefs, not just silly things like her favorite color or other inconsequential things. Stupid Edward. Bella berated herself internally, she needed to stop comparing Godric to Edward in her mind.

Although... she had thought Edward was the best looking person on the planet but Godric was just divine. Looking at Godric did things to Bella that Edward never did. She had a hard time concentrating on his questions when she was looking intently at his soft lips; so kissable, remembering how they felt against her throat and he drank from her. She found it hard not staring at his beautiful body, Bella was itching to touch it; run her fingers over his chest and feel the hard panes of his body. Edward was lanky; he looked like a true seventeen year old boy but there wasn't much boyish about Godric despite his youthful looking features. He was all man. But most of all, she was trying to keep her distance at a polite level. She wanted more than anything, to crawl on his lap and rub herself on him, taking in his amazing scent. He made her feel strangely... nervous, exited but calm and complete. This feeling was unfamiliar with Bella but she wanted it, she wanted way more of it. That's Godric 1, Edward 0

Dam, I'm doing it again.

"Bella? Did you hear me? I asked if you were feeling alright, you look a little flushed." Godric said politely. She was interrupted out of her musings by Godric's question. She blushed remembering why she hadn't heard him, too busy admiring him. Stop blushing Bella! She shouted at herself.

"oh yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about it" She said sheepishly.

Godric's head tilted to the side and a small smirk appeared on his face, "Something distracting you, vacker en? (beautiful one)" He murmured edging closer to her, smoothly. His eye's had darkened into something more predatory like and Bella stared at him wide eyed. Something about his countenance made Bella's heart race in her chest and her feel a strange dose of anticipation, of what she wasn't sure; but she wanted it.

Godric raised his hand and pushed her hair behind her ear gently. Bella closed her eyes at the touch and move her head a little into his hand which stayed on her head. He began slowly stroking her. The odd movement made Bella's muscles southward clench, for some reason. She felt his lips touch her ear very gently,

"Ah yes, min fresterska (my temptress). I know exactly what distracts you. I believe I have the same problem" He murmured gently into her ear, Bella shuddered in delight. She felt a tingling sensation low down. Yes. Whatever Godric was doing, she prayed he would never stop. She felt strangely on fire but relaxed.

"Interrupting something, am I?" Eric's teasing voice rang throughout the room. Bella jumped up at the sudden unexpected sound. She was in her own little world, floating on a cloud and was extremely embarrassed all of a sudden. She looked at Eric desperately,

"No, no. Of course not. Come on in, Eric. I'm just going to get ready for tonight" Bella announced loudly, then practically ran off to her room.

Godric heard Bella hyperventilating in her room, trying to calm down. He sent a glare to his son who looked back innocently.

"Innocence does not become you, Eric" He spoke in an annoyed tone with irritation flashing across his face. Eric smirked back at his maker.

"I suppose not. You, however, should be thanking me. You desperately need my help." Eric stated then flopped down onto a chair next to him.

"Pardon? If I remember correctly, I was doing fine until you interrupted. Now Bella is panicking because of you" He said, irritated.

The scent of Bella hung heavy in the air and Godric was getting desperate. His cock strained angrily against his pants, creating a pleasant but slightly uncomfortable friction. He was so close, she was responding beautifully. He wanted to kiss her, claim her and never let her leave his side again. He was making excellent progress in seducing her until his child intervened.

Eric sighed, "Master, Bella is extremely innocent, as you know; in more ways than one. You can be untouched but knowledgeable in the pleasures of the flesh. Bella most definitely is not. It is obvious this is all completely new to her. Most people start their sexual awakening at puberty but for some reason Bella's is just starting now. She is confused and does not understand her feelings towards you. I could smell her arousal but practically feel her confusion and wonder. You need to go slowly, show her and teach her. If you want her for more than a fuck and feed you must make her feel comfortable, cherished and cared for; do not simply jump in to seduce-"

"Are you saying I will not treat her with respect? Tread very carefully my child, you are on thin ice" He growled in anger. For anyone to suggest he would not cherish his goddess was sacrilege to him.

Eric bowed his head, "No of course not, Master. What I mean is you need to make her feel cherished. Bella has extreme self esteem problems and poor confidence. Feeling cared for and appreciated is important in female humans. The more innocent, the more they need reassurance or it may prove difficult to keep Bella at your side. She is panicking now because she is confused at her bodies reaction and embarrassed. She does not know it is natural and to be expected; she probably feels betrayed by her own body." Eric spoke wisely. In a thousand years Eric had learned a lot, but his knowledge on women was by far the most vast. He knew what he was talking about, having a female progeny was just the icing on the cake. Which was what made his attempts to gain the telepaths favor so frustrating to him. He did everything to try to entice her to him, tempt her, seduce her to his side but she was having none of it. Sookie was no innocent like Bella, she was a vixen, a telepath for goodness sake! She was the least innocent person you could come across, being inside the mind of filthy human's.

Godric considered his childs advice. He knew how knowledgeable Eric was on women and especially on seducing them. Godric wanted Bella to want him. Wanted her to crave him as he craved her with every fiber of his being. He would follow Eric's advice for now. He felt uncomfortable sitting whilst listening to Bella in so much distress, it made him feel guilty for making her feel in such a way. It made no sense. She was enjoying herself until his son had interrupted, so he must be right in that she felt confused. He would take this slowly, treating her like a queen, making her believe she is the most beautiful creature he had ever seen and then when she was reassured he would strike. His mate deserved to be courted and romanced properly. It should not take too long. Godric nodded his head in agreement to his silent musings.

His mind drifted as he began thinking about watching her experience a sexual awakening. The more he thought about it, the more it appealed to him. He cherished her innocence. It exited him. His cock throbbed and he bit his lip. He could teach her everything. He would like this. Yes. He could show her. He would whisper into her ear every delicious thing he would do with her body, he could tell her how to pleasure him, show her-

"calm down, master. Bella is returning" Eric's interrupted his thoughts. Godric blinked and re-arranged his trousers so they obvious bulge was not quite so obvious. He had no hope of getting rid of it with Bella's scent in the air.

He heard as Bella started walking slowly over to her bedroom door, to return to the main room. When she entered, Eric turned to Bella,

"So, what did you do today, tiny? I can smell that Sookie was here earlier" Eric asked curiously. He was savouring the smell, feeling comforted by it. Bella shrugged as she walked over,

"Not much, me and Sookie hung out here during the day, catching up. We haven't spent much time together lately. I had a phone call from my friend Jake but other than that nothing" Bella shrugged. Just as she finished, her phone began to ring. Bella checked the ID before answering.

"Its my Dad. Ill be right back" Bella announced then made her way back to the bedroom, for privacy.

Godric sat still, holding onto his rage by a thread. Who was this Jake? This boy was surely interested in his mate. His mate. My mate. Mine. This Jake must be trying to worm his way into Bella's heart and this infuriated him and worried him. What male wouldn't? Her heart belonged to him. He needed to find out everything about Bella and soon or else he could potentially lose her to him.

Eric spoke up, "Relax, master. I am aware of her relationship with this Jake. He is a were, unfortunately" Eric paused as Godric growled darkly, "I will have a report prepared on Bella after we return to Louisiana and ill give you every shred of information I can uncover about her. Fortunately, I already know much about her personal life. I will tell you later, some if it will displease you and we need you to have a level head" Godric frowned, wondering what in Bella's life would bother him. She was being courted by a smelly mutt, what could be worse?

Just then, Bella returned to the room, smiling as she did so.

"Come, tiny. We must get going if we are to make our reservations" Eric said, standing and running his hand down his chest, smoothing out his clothes. Bella nodded and looked at Godric.

"I guess I will see you later then Godric?" She asked shyly. Godric looked sorely disappointed and nodded sadly. He walked over to her.

"Yes, I will see you later tonight min kompis (my mate). Be safe" He whispered and kissed her gently on her forehead. She tried not to blush but failed spectacularly. Bella noticed Eric's serious expression as he nodded when Godric said 'be safe'. That was odd.

Eric and Bella left, saying their goodbye's to Godric. Bella, oddly enough, missed him already. She never wanted to leave his side which was unhealthy and weird, she scolded herself. She was determined to have a wonderful time tonight and not feel glum that Godric wasn't joining them. She could have just as much fun as usual.

Later, Bella returned to the hotel room in a huff. She threw open the door and attempted to slam it shut when it was caught by a Vikings large hand.

Bella looked back and saw Eric's stupid amused face. She glared at him.

"How was your evening, little one?" Godric's voice came from behind her. He was sitting calmly of the couch in the main area of the hotel. She hadn't noticed he was there, in her rage.

"Terrible. Eric is a terrible companion. He is so embarrassing! He should not be allowed out in public!" She exclaimed loudly. Eric flashed beside her and smirked down at her.

"Don't be like that, tiny. I made the night more amusing, that's all" He told her. Bella glared at him again.

"What happened?" Godric asked curiously. Bella looked at him, frustrated and sat next to him to tell him of the horrors she had to experience this night.

Godric sat and listened to Bella tell her story of her outing with Eric. She seemed to be very angry and he tried hard not to laugh as it would most likely upset her. Or enrage her. She looked beautiful when she was angry. Face flushed and chest heaving. She was passionate, she will be an excellent lover. He sighed, feeling the familiar erection he constantly had in her presence. If he didn't bed her soon, he would need to do something about this.

"Well, first of all he would flirt with every single women that walked by, no exception. The women would glare at me or insult me. One women even 'dropped' her drink on me! Then there was how rude he was to the waiter, he complimented me and he flashed his fangs and scared the living daylights out him! Oh and he insulted an old lady by calling her a blood bag! But worst of all, was that he pretended to be my boyfriend and would flirt with me and completely humiliate me in front of everyone! He even groped me as I sat down and the whole restaurant saw!" Bella spat out, completely furious.

Godric looked at Eric questioningly, unhappy that he had touched his mate and secretlyjealous but he would address the issue later.

Eric sat across from them with a satisfied expression on his face. He loved every minute of her pain! She narrowed her eyes at him. This meant war, she thought darkly.

"I was only making our evening a little more interesting" Eric smirked at her and wiggled his eyebrows. Bella looked back, her mouth in a firm line.

Eric practically radiated satisfaction with himself. It would be funny how much he was preening if it was not because of her misfortune. She had never been so embarrassed in her life!

Eric then stood, "Well, I need to do a little mindless sheriff work then I am off to find a bloodbag for the night. Don't wait up" He winked at them and then flashed away. Bella scowled at where he had been previously.

She sighed then turned to Godric, "Has he always been like this?" She asked wearily. Godric grinned back and her breath caught. Dam, she thought dazedly.

"I am afraid so, little one" Godric said with amusement. Bella huffed. She needed to do something to get back at him. She started blinking furiously as she came up with an idea in her mind.

She turned to Godric and grinned deviously. Godric's eyes widened and his lips parted but she didn't notice his reaction, too exited about her idea.

"Godric, do you want to help me get a little pay back on Eric?" She asked in an innocent tone, but her eyes were anything but.

Later, Eric made his way down to the bar area of the hotel. He had been on the phone with Pam, keeping up to date with his area and responding to some urgent emails. Now was the time to pick up his fuck and feed for the night. It shouldn't be too difficult, it never is.

Eric approached the restaurant area and sat at the bar gracefully. He saw several women eyeing him already. This will be easy, he smirked. He asked the vampire bartender for a true blood. As the bartender handed it to him, he noticed a women sliding up next to him.

"Hey there sugar, lookin' for some company?" She spoke in a sultry tone. Eric turned his head eyeing the human. She was a blond in a tight black dress, displaying too much cleavage. Her tits looked fake. He could also smell the horrible odor from the excessive makeup she wore. She looked more like a clown than an attractive women. She would not do.

"No, go away" He said simply then turned back around, ignoring her. Apparently she didn't listen to him.

"Hey buddy, you don't know what your missin'" She spat out. Eric sighed, he hated dealing with these type of humans. He didn't bother looking at her as he replied.

"Yes, yes I do. I am most likely missing a round of sloppy, mediocre sex, where you will make clumsy attempts at pleasing me and fail. I am also missing seeing your poorly done surgically enhanced body and if vampires breathed then I would most surely choke on the stench of perfume you have drowned yourself in. Yes, I definitely do know what I am missing. There are millions of desperate humans like you. You are far too pathetic for my attentions. Now, leave, before I make you" He finished, in a bored tone. He hoped she would leave and he did not have to glamour her. She wasn't worth the effort.

He heard her stomp off, her heals clicking loudly on the floor as she left.

"Good for you, see the stereotypes aren't right, are they? Vampires ain't interested in girls like that, figured that your so old you would have some taste when it came to women" Eric heard a women snort. He looked and saw a brunette sitting near him on the bar. He was sat near the corner and she was on the other side but still quite near him. He scanned her discretely, she had sort hair which was styled nicely, a clean face, clear of makeup and a good athletic build. She was quite attractive and her blood smelled remarkably clean and healthy. She was also wearing something more casual to the usual ball gowns and diamonds the humans were wearing around them. Yes, she would do.

"Oh yes of course, I have centuries of experience and like only the best" He purred and looked at her suggestively. She bit out a laugh and took a drink of beer.

"Your barkin' up the wrong tree pal. I bat for the same team" She said amusedly. Eric grinned. Excellent, it was a favorite past time of his: seducing women who preferred other women.

It was Erics lucky night. An hour later, he was ridding up to his hotel room with two attractive women to bed. The human from before had refused his attentions until her girlfriend had come along... whom liked both genders. It was easy from there. A blonde and a brunette, nice combination. He hadn't had two women at once in about a year. He was looking forward to it.

He exited the elevator and walked towards the hotel room door. He heard the girls giggling and sharing small kisses between them. He unlocked the door and held it open for both girls. As he walked in he froze, what he saw shocked him to the bone.

Bella was lying on the floor bound by rope and covered in... true blood? She looked badly beaten and her clothes were torn, the hotel room was a mess and filled with various weapons and torture devices.

"RUN! THIS GUYS CRAZY! YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF HERE" Bella screamed. Eric was shocked. What was going on here? He heard the humans he brought in scream. He turned around in shock to see the blonde sprinting out the door and the other moved swiftly and kicked him in the groin. FUCK. Eric dropped to his knee's in blinding pain. He was kicked in the balls! Fuck! Eric was in agony, the human was wearing steal toed boots.

Eric was brought out of his daze of pain to the sound of hysterical laughing coming from behind him. He turned round and saw Bella rolling around the floor laughing.

"You... should... have seen... YOUR FACE" She got out, between giggles. Eric narrowed his eyes. She had planned this?

"Oh my god. I can't believe she kicked you in the balls. That's better than I could have imagined" She continued laughing. Eventually she stopped at looked at Eric in glee.

"That's for embarrassing me earlier! You deserved that" She grinned at him. Eric torn between amusement and frustration. He let out a laugh and a groan.

"Well now that you've had your fun, I'm off to go find my meal for the night" Eric shook his head and flashed away. He would get Bella back later. It was dinner time. He would simply not bring his meal back, he would go to another room.

Eric waltzed back into the bar area and saw his maker surrounded by beautiful women. He was sitting at the bar with a true blood and about five women were around him, attempting to gain his favour. He smirked, this was a perfect opportunity for him. He walked up to his maker and when the humans caught sight of him, they leered and moved out his way.

"Good evening master. Who is your friend?" Eric asked Godric, but kept his eyes on a stunning women in a red dress, to Gorics right. She was eye-fucking him back.

"Good evening Eric, This is Christine, I believe" Godric said calmly. He didn't look at his son or the women in question, he just looked on in the distance.

She held her hand out to him and he took it, kissing her knuckles seductively.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Christine. I am Eric" He murmured, his eyes blazing into hers. He noticed her eyes darken and breathing increase.

Eric moved to sit on the stool next to Godric. As he sat down there was a loud noise of flatulence being released from his chair. He was startled, that was an odd sound for a seat to make.

"Eric! What have I told you. You are a vampire, you cannot eat Brussels sprouts anymore, no matter how much you loved them. They give you gas" Godric scolded. Eric looked at him in shock. What? Vampires couldn't ingest human food.

Eric noticed the human women making disgusted sounds and walking away. NO! Whats happening? Surely they know vampires do not pass gas. That's disgusting!

Eric looked up and saw Christine glare at him, "You're a disgrace" She bit out, then stomped away.

Eric sat frozen in complete shock, what had happened?

Just then Godric burst into laughter, he also heard a familiar laughter that he heard earlier. It was Bella. She appeared next to Godric and gave him a kiss on the cheek and a wide smile.

"Thanks for your help, that was so funny. HA! Eric the farting vampire. Whoope cousions are a classic" Bella giggled, looking proudly at Godric. He was basking in her attention and beamed back at her. As much as he wanted to, Eric couldn't blame Godric. He would most likely do anything for his mates approval and affection. He scowled at Bella.

"Okay, you've made your point, tiny. Now leave me alone to get my dinner for the night, it will be sunrise soon" Eric told Bella. She smiled back at him.

"Of course, farty pants" She blinked.

Eric growled lowly and walked off quickly to find a meal, he needed to locate one quickly. He saw a women sitting alone at a table drinking a cocktail. She was fairy attractive and would do. He did not have time for anything better.

"Hello there" He spoke and sat down next to her. He would need to seduce quickly if he wanted to get a fuck in before sunrise.

He was working his magic when someone threw a glass of water on him from behind. It dripped down his neck uncomfortably. He could hear it dripping onto the carpet. For the third time that night he was surprised. It took a lot to surprise a thousand year old vampire, which only meant one thing... Bella.

He flashed up and surely enough, she was standing there with an enraged face, her hand on her hip.

"Your jerk! You gave me genital warts" She shouted loudly, then stomped off. Eric saw and heard the humans snort in disgust and eyed him like he was dirt. Humans eyed him like he was dirt! He thought incredulously. Eric watched as his companion swiftly stormed off.

It was only half an hour to sunrise and did not have time to find another human. He scowled as he made his way up to his hotel room. This means war, he thought darkly.