Godric sat in Eric's office at Fangtasia quietly sipping a true blood. He had flown to Bella's home only to find that she was driving here to meet him. Curious but he obliged her and waited patiently. He smiled faintly, hoping she was looking forward to spending time with him tonight. He was giddy at the prospect and eager to begin treating her like a princess. During Dallas was tough, hearing her, being so close but unable to talk to her, touch her soft silky hair, kiss her sweet pouty lips. It was torture.
"So, what do you have planned for tonight?" Eric asked casually, typing on his laptop. He was sat behind his desk. Godric looked at him. Eric didn't look up from the screen but adorned a tiny smirk. Godric smiled. "I have arranged for a delicious meal, my child. Then a romantic moonlit walk in the park" Godric replied calmly.
Eric snorted. "Is that all? If you recall, I told you to make her feel cherished. A cheap meal and some exercise will hardly make her feel special" Eric replied with amusement tainting his tone. Godric shot him a glare,
"I have other plans also, my son. Do not doubt me, I have some tricks up my sleeve. I do not wish to overwhelm her. This is the first time we will be spending a significant amount of time alone together and I want it to be special"
Eric sighed. He sincerely hoped that this went well. His maker had never acted so... emotional before. Well, he did when it came to his progeny. Eric prayed that when she was turned he would calm down. He was like a ticking time bomb, or a hormonal teenager. Eric smirked. His maker was indeed like a hormonal teenager. Going on his first date. He even looked the part too.
"What is it you find so amusing, my son?" Godric questioned curiously. Eric's smirk grew but he thankfully did not need to answer as there came a shy, hesitant knock on his office door. Eric and Godric shot an amused glance at each other. They could hear Bella's steady heart beat, a little faster than usual, her breathing and slight fidgeting.
"Enter" Eric called out loudly.
They watched as she slowly opened the door and walked hesitantly into the room.
Bella walked into Eric's office and saw Eric sitting behind a massive desk, adorned with a laptop and various sheets of paper. To his right there was the couch she sat last night, where Godric sat now, holding a true blood and looking at her warmly. She blushed. Bella noticed both vampires examining her attire for the night. She hoped that she picked wisely. Bella had chosen a little black and grey dress, which hugged her curves but not overly so. She also wore some pretty flats and a little jewellery. She even fixed her hair in a elegant, high pony tail. But she didn't wear any make-up, she couldn't figure it out. She looked at Eric and he simply smirked at her,
"My, you look beautiful, tiny. Is there a special occasion?" He questioned. Bella blushed lightly.
"No, I am just going out tonight for a change. Me and Godric are going out... aren't we?" Bella shot Godric a wary look, like perhaps he had changed his mind about spending time with her. Godric grinned beautifully and rose from the sofa, placing his true blood on Eric's desk. As he rose, Bella finally noticed his attire. Her mouth went dry. Godric wore a dark grey suit. He looked... so... hot. Her eye's roamed his figure hungrily. He had on a simple navy tie. For some reason, Bella loved a man in a suit. Godric in a suit was sheer perfection. Although his frame was slightly smaller than some men, the suit fitted him perfectly, showing off his impressive physique. He approached her slowly, giving her time to admire him more. He slunk forward almost lazily but carefully. It reminded Bella of a tiger, hunting. She felt a thrill go through her thinking that she was his prey. Oh how she wanted to be. When he reached her he gave a sexy lopsided smile. He lifted her hand and bent over to placed a gentle kiss of her knuckles. Fuck, his lips are soft was Bella's dazed thought. His lips were cool and oh so sweet. He kept his eye's locked with hers the whole time. She felt like she would explode any minute. His eye's looked so dark, so sensuous. His eye's were an intoxicating mix of green blue and grey, they were so fascinating, she could stare into them all night. He rose to his full height again and offered her his arm politely.
"Indeed we are, min kärlek (my love). Are you ready to go?" He asked politely with a small smile dancing on his lips. Bella smiled back, relieved.
"Yeah, I'm ready to go. I just need to talk to Pam, I'll be back in two minutes." She shot him a grin then walked out of the office. Godric sighed wistfully as he watched her leave. Her hips swayed oh so enticingly and her visible neck would surely be distracting tonight.
"I want her home for 3am sharp and no later. You are to keep her safe, no alcohol and no shenanigans, am I clear?" Eric said firmly. Godric looked back at him with a confused expression. Eric looked about to explode with mirth. Godric couldn't figure out why. Godric thought he was simply worried about her and decided to indulge him, although he did so sarcastically,
"Yes, sir" He muttered then left the room, to find Bella.
As Godric left the room he heard Eric's roaring laughter and wondered what had gotten into him. People had always said Godric was the peculiar of the two. He shrugged, ignoring his childes antics and zoomed out to the bar to fine his mate.
Bella smiled happily as spoke to Pam, she asked to borrow a nice purse for the evening as Bella had no idea what would match what she was wearing. Pam, of course, had a purse handy she could use and gave it to her. It was a small leather black bag. She threw in her keys, purse and cell phone. Her purse was small and hung over her shoulder, she could never tolerate those clutches. Holding them all night was just plain awkward. She thanked Pam and felt someone tap her shoulder. She turned to see Godric standing there, looking at her expectantly.
"Ready to go?" He asked politely. She nodded back, he led her out of the loud bar, the humans glaring at her as she left. Bella hummed happily as she walked through the car park. Godric was leading her to the employee parking so he must be driving tonight. She heard a bing that alerted she had a text message. She checked her phone absent-mindedly as she walked. Her good mood dropped when she saw the message.
Good evening Bella. Are you busy tonight? I was hoping you would come for dinner with me and Sookie later. She is still very upset and perhaps we should discuss this as a family. ~ Bill Compton.
Bella frowned. Her good mood evaporating. Bill is texting her? What is the world coming too.
Bella wondered when Bill was considered a part of her family and why was he sticking his nose in our business. Sookie shouldn't of said anything to him, not yet anyway. Bella began worrying, remembering what Niall had told her earlier that day. Was Sookie under his influence? The blood can manipulate apparently, is that why Sookie has been acting so irrational lately? She frowned considering this. She would to talk to Eric about it.
Soz Bill, Busy 2night. Goin out with Godric. I'll give Sook a call after she's calmed down. B
Bella shot off a quick reply as she slid into the passenger side of a black SUV, Godric held open the door for her kindly. Her phone beeped almost immediately.
This is important Bella. Come to Bon Temps immediately, we must discuss this. ~ Bill Compton.
Bella sighed in annoyance. Bill was trying to order her around again. Wonderful. Who signs their text messages with their full names anyways? Godric began driving out of the parking lot.
"So, where we goin' tonight then?" She asked causally, looking out the window, watching Shreveport night life.
"It is a surprise" He said gently. He sounded so sweet right now, his voice was always so soft, gentle and hypnotising. Not to mention that accent!
"Oh ok" She replied. She heard her phone beep again and sighed. She pulled it out to reveal another message from Bill.
Bella? You will come to Bon Temps tonight. Do not make me come and collect you. ~ Bill Compton.
Bella scoffed. Just then her phone beeped again showing Bill had text her again.
Bella, it's Sookie. Come down here right now, missy! We have a lot to talk about. ~ SS
Bella was getting frustrated. Bill roped Sookie into getting her to come down? What on earth was so important? Why did they need to talk to her so badly. Sookie can't of been that upset at her. She was mainly angry at gran. It must have been about earlier today. She decided to send one final text message. Why did Bill want to talk about them being part faery?
No. I'm busy. I'll catch up with u later. Do not try to order me around! ~ B
Bella sent her message then switched her phone on silent.
"All is well I hope?" Godric questioned worriedly, noticing her drop in mood.
She smiled at him and shook her head. "Yeah, Bill and Sookie just wanted to see me tonight. Don't worry, I said I'm busy" She answered lightly, looking out the window again. Godric nodded.
Soon they pulled up to a sophisticated looking restaurant. It screamed high class and Bella watched the rich people socialising through the window warily. She felt terribly under dressed. Godric left the car and zoomed around to open her door in a gentlemanly manner. She smiled. She exited the car and took his outstretched arm politely. The keys were given to a valet and she was led inside the restaurant. Bella looked around in awe. The people here were dressed extremely elegantly. They were adorned with beautiful jewellery and ridiculously expensive looking clothes. No one here wore anything that wasn't designer, that's for sure. Bella saw one women dressed in something that could pass for a wedding gown! Another older gentleman had a monocle, a freaking monocle?! Bella wondered if this was the type of place Godric usually went. She felt pretty intimidated, more so than she usually was. If this is the typical place he hung out then they had a lot less in common than she thought.
"This way" A women soft voice reached her ears. Bella looked and saw a stunning blond wearing beautiful red gown. Her hair was curled to perfection and she looked like freakin' runway model. They followed miss beauty queen to a small table, secluded from the rest of the restaurant.
The dinner was pleasant, if not a little awkward. Conversation flowed naturally between the two and Bella had to look down at the table or above Godric's head to focus on the conversation. Sitting next to a god, does that to you. She found it hard not to gape at his beauty. Although the company was great Bella felt uncomfortable throughout the meal, they were being watched by the entire restaurant it seemed. Their table seemed to be constantly busy also. A few 'business associates' of Godric's would stop by and ask questions and suck up to him. Fortunately, none of the women who sat and eye-fucked Godric approached. She was relieved. Bella had no idea what she would do if Godric ditched her for one of these women.
They left the restaurant and instead of getting back in the car, Godric led her down the street. She shrugged and followed him. Bella and Godric walked aimlessly through the dark streets of Shreveport. The roads were empty aside from an occasional car or party goers stumbling by. Eventually they reached a cute little park. They walked until Bella saw a little bench and slumped down upon it. She needed a seat. The park was deserted at this hour. It was oddly peaceful and a little creepy. If she wasn't with an ancient vampire she would be a bit concerned about her safety. It was also extremely dark. The park didn't have street lights.
"I apologize for this evening" Godric finally spoke in a quiet murmur. Bella looked across at Godric in shock. He had sat next to her on the bench and was looking down at the ground, his shoulders slumped.
"What? Why? Don't apologize, I enjoyed myself" She tried to cheer him up. He seemed so upset right now, it broke Bella's heart. Godric sat up and looked at her sceptically, he arched an eyebrow.
"Oh? Do not lie to me Bella. I am aware you did not enjoy yourself this evening. You felt uncomfortable all night. You did not enjoy the meal, the restaurant, the atmosphere, the people, everything you disliked" He sighed and looked away from her. Bella furrowed her brow. She reached over her hand hesitantly. She laid hers over Godric's gently. When he felt her hand he looked back in shock.
"Yeah. Your right, I didn't enjoy those things. But I did enjoy tonight. I enjoyed spending some time with you Godric. The restaurant... it wasn't really me. I am more of a – stay in watch a movie kind of girl – instead of a high class socialite. It was nice getting to know you and learning about your past. Your a remarkable person Godric and I would have enjoyed tonight no matter what we done" She finished with a gentle smile. Godric smiled back beautifully. She couldn't see him fully in the poor lighting but she could definitely make out the happy grin on his face now. She wished she could see him better.
"I see. I did not know. I wanted to take you out somewhere special and most humans nowadays equate speciality with displays of wealth. I realise now you are more of a simple women. You enjoy the simple things in life" He smiled softly. His eye's were warm and sweet. Bella tried hard not to swoon at the look in his eye. She smiled back.
"Next time, lets do something simple then? Go to the movies, go for a drive or maybe just stay in and chat" She suggested. Godric took her hand in his and squeezed gently.
"Sounds perfect, min kära (my dear)" He answered softly. Bella sighed and relaxed. She really enjoyed Godric's company, she felt completely at ease with him. His presence made her relax and feel happy. She looked up to the stars and let her mind drift off. It was odd thing for Bella to feel happy but she was feeling it more and more these days. With her friendship with Eric, Pam and now Godric she started to feel like she belonged. Her relationship with Sookie wasn't great but, Bill was in the way. They were a package deal nowadays, you couldn't see one without the other. Which was weird considering that he couldn't even be out during daylight hours.
"Do you like the stars?" Godric's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Hm?" She questioned distractedly. Godric let out a soft chuckle.
"The stars? Do you enjoy watching them?" He repeated.
Bella smiled and looked away from the sky to Godric's face. He was looking at her intently.
"Well, yeah. Of course I do. Doesn't everybody? They are so beautiful. Looking up at the sky makes you seem so small. It makes all your problems seem so insignificant compared to the whole universe. Looking up, I forget how it feels to be an outcast. I feel a part of something, a part of the universe. I don't feel so alone" Bella murmured. Seeing how intensely Godric was looking at her she blushed. Bella hoped he wouldn't notice in the low light but he was vampire and knowing Bella's luck, he probably did notice.
"That is a beautiful way of looking at life. Do you star gaze often?" He spoke quietly, not breaking the peaceful atmosphere that had developed around them.
"Not really. I used to a lot but not so much recently. I do miss it. When life gets tough sometimes, I wish I could be a star and look down at all my problems. Have a different perspective on things. If I was as star and could look down on all the hardships, all the pain, and see it in a new light. I could overcome my fears. Up there in the sky, nobody could get to me" Bella reflected.
Godric stood up from the bench and held his hands out to Bella. She looked up at him quizzically.
"Come here. Trust me" He said.
Bella nodded and rose to her feet slowly and took his hands.
"Stand on my feet" He ordered. Bella was confused but did as he said. She enjoyed the cool feel of his palms, the little heat radiating off of him and his amazing natural scent. She stood on his feet carefully and looked up into his eyes. Being so close to Godric she could read the expression in his eyes more. They looked... peaceful. Happy. Godric's eyes were warm and welcoming, he was looking at her like he had never seen anything so unique before. She felt her heart clench looking into his eyes. His eye's looked grey, green in this light but no less beautiful than they usually looked.
"Bella?" Godric whispered, breaking the silence. She was so transfixed on his eye's she hadn't said anything in quite a while.
"Godric?" She answered breathlessly. Godric's eye's darkened a little.
"Look down" He muttered, his voice gravelly. Bella's eye's flickered to his lips. She had to use every ounce of her willpower to take her eye's off his gorgeous lips. Bella looked down at her feet and gasped. They were flying! She gripped onto Godric's hands tighter. Being too afraid, she simply wrapped her arms around his waist instead. They were hovering about one hundred feet in the air! She inched her body as close to his as possible, as they floated high above the park. Her breathes were coming out a little faster and her heart was racing. This is incredible! She thought, dazed.
"You can fly" She questioned incredulously. Godric nodded softly and lifted his hand up slowly to place a small tendril of hair that had escaped her pony-trail behind her ear. She couldn't believe this. It was a dream come true. Godric could fly!
"Godric, this is amazing" She breathed looking back to his handsome face. Godric looked very peaceful, a small smile playing around his lips. He kept his eyes transfixed on her instead of taking in the beautiful view around them.
"You are amazing Godric I can't believe you can do this" She whispered, her eyes sparkling.
"Anything for you, min kärlek (my love). Absolutely anything" He voice filled with loving devotion. There came a rumbling from his chest. She remembered this from the church. He was purring. Bella's heart felt like it was about to burst. How incredible could one person be? Her eye's moved across his face slowly, taking in his perfect face. His perfect, clear skin. His dark eyebrows, beautiful eyes, his soft lips... that looked so pink and kissable... she wondered what they tasted like...
So tell me what you want what you really really want. I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want. I want uh- Godric growled and snatched his phone from his back pocket.
"Vad? (what)" Godric spoke angrily into the phone. Bella couldn't hear the other side properly, she heard a little, as she was so close but it was in another language.
"Vi är upptagna . Tala om för dem att återvända i morgon (We are busy. Tell them to return tomorrow)" Godric tone of voice was quiet but sounded deadly. A shiver of fear ran up Bella's spine. Godric eyed her warily.
"mycket bra (very well)" Godric said curtly then hung up the phone. Bella looked around and realised that they had been lowered to the ground during the phone call.
"I am sorry, Bella. It appears Mr Compton and Miss Stackhouse have arrived at Fangtasia and refuse to leave until they speak with you. They say the matter is most urgent" Godric spoke, his tone filled with exasperation. Bella gritted her teeth in annoyance. Why couldn't they leave her alone for just one night?! She thought angrily. Bella looked at Godric with determination shinning in her eyes.
"No, let me handle this Godric" She spoke harshly. Godric nodded. Bella took out her cell phone from her purse and went to dial Bill's number. She noticed that she had thirty-five unread text messages and fourteen missed calls. Jesus Christ! Bella called him back, tapping her foot impatiently.
"Bella!" Bill's annoyingly exaggerated southern drawl came through the phone. Bella growled a little. "Bill. What the fuck are you doing at Fangtasia?" She said angrily.
"Bella! That is no way for a youn-" Bill began in a haughty, superior tone.
"Shut the fuck up!" Bella spat out. She continued, "Bill, leave me the hell alone. What do you think your doing stalking me around Shreveport, demanding to see me and speak to me? Who do you think you are. I do not need to speak to you. I do not need to see you. You are Sookie's boyfriend, you are nothing to do with me. So leave me the hell alone. In fact, leave everyone the hell alone. Stop hassling people to get to me. It's creepy and stalkerish. What the wrong with you? I will only say this once. Goodbye Bill. Oh and tell Sookie ill talk to her when I get home" She finished and hung up. She finished her little rant fuming. Why is Bill Compton so desperate to talk to her?! It's fucking ridiculous. Bella ranted in her head angrily for a while and realised how rude she was being.
She sighed loudly, "Sorry about that Godric. Bill just drives me insane. I told him I was busy tonight" She huffed.
Godric didn't reply. Bella looked up to him curiously and stared at his expression. Godric looked... dark. His eye's were hooded, he looked dangerous. Bella gulped. She hoped she hadn't pissed him off. "Uh, Godric? Everything alright?" She asked quietly, a little fear seeping into her voice. He seemed to snap out of whatever trance he was in and shook his head as if clearing his thoughts.
He smiled at her gently. "Yes, min skönhet (my beauty). Everything is fine. Come, let us return you home, it is getting early" His voice seemingly completely calm. Bella eyed him warily for a moment then took his arm and they began their way back to the car. The drive back was filled with an animated conversation. Bella had finally gotten over her shyness of Godric and was happily chatting away with him. She felt comfortable around him now that she had gotten used to his divine looks. Godric really was a fascinating person. She loved talking to him and getting his opinion on things. He, like her, viewed things differently from most other people. She grinned and he shared some of her opinions on things and felt less like a freak than ever.
They arrived back at Fangtasia in record time, Bella demanded on picking up her car and driving herself home, much to Godrics annoyance. Fangtasia was shut at this hour and very few cars were left in the lot. Her car had been moved to the employee section oddly. She walked over with Godric slowly, savouring her last moments with him.
"Fun night?" Eric's voice said through the darkness of the night. Bella looked and saw him leaning against her car door with an amused expression on his face. She was too happy to let him bring her down.
"Yeah, we did! Did you know Godric could fly" She gasped out in amazement. Eric smirked. Faeries couldn't fly but vampires could. Who would have thought? Before he could reply Bella spoke again,
"We had so much fun. It was absolutely perfect" She turned around and grinned at Godric. He smiled back. Bella reached forward and gave him a brief hug. She could feel every hard pane of his body press against hers... maybe a hug wasn't such a good idea. She stepped back a little embarrassed and looked up at his face impishly with rosy cheeks. He looked back at her, his eyes shinning in triumph.
"Well, I'm off now, its really late, or early. Thanks for the great night, Godric. We should do this again sometime" She smiled at him. He smirked and nodded back. Bella turned to Eric and saw the shit eating grin on his face,
"Night Eric. Night Godric" She called out casually as she made her way into her car and drove off back to Bon Temps. Godric looked at Eric and breamed brightly, obviously proud of himself. Eric chuckled ruefully and shook his head back and forth. Godric eyed where Bella had drove off worriedly, Eric sighed,
"Go, fader follow her home to ensure her saftey then tell me all about your outing with the lovely Bella" Eric said. Godric grinned and flashed up the sky, after his mate.
An hour later, Eric lay in his bed in downtime when Godric returned. Godric zoomed over to his bed with a happy smile on his face and begun his tale of his night. After a while, Eric regretted asking Godric about his night with Bella. Godric went into ridiculously excessive detail. He went over the whole night with such a fine point, Eric probably knew more than Bella herself. The worse was when Godric would explain Bella's facial expressions and possible reasons for this. Eric groaned internally. Godric was indeed like a teenager with their first crush. A teenage girl.