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Chapter IV

Bill walked through the door an hour after dark. I hoped he had given up and wouldn't come back but that was just wishful thinking on my part. He was probably even more intrigued with me after getting him out of the situation he put himself in with the Rats without any real problems. He sat in my section, again.

Just then an idea came to my mind. There wasn't much going on in the bar so I asked Arlene if she could watch my section for a while so that I could talk to Sam.
"You owe me one. Don't think I don't know that you just don't wanna wait on that bloodsucker over there."
I couldn't seem to find it in me to be as friendly to Arlene as I once was.
I had to think about her involvement with the Fellowship of the sun everytime I looked at her.
"Sure," I answered. Not that I would do her any favors this time around. I felt sorry for Lisa and Coby but I had to think about myself and staying away from Arlene was for the best.

I walked behind the bar and tipped Sam on the shoulder while he was drying a glas.
"What is it Cher?"
"I was wondering if we could talk for a second?" I asked a little nervous. Sam and I weren't as close in this timeline yet. But I hoped to change that now.
He nodded and followed me into his office.

"You're going to quit right?"
"What? No! That's not what I wanted to talk about."
"Oh, good. Sorry it's just that I know this isn't what you want to do for the rest of your life and… Anyway what did you want?"
"Actually, I kinda need your help," I could feel the blush spreading on my cheeks. But when I looked up Sams face showed deep concern so I elaborated. "It's just- ugh. You should sit down."
We sat at his desk.

"Now. Tell me what's wrong. You know you can count on me." It was moments like this that I wished I could love Sam. He was just the sweetest. But my heart belonged to Eric. My Eric. And I didn't think this would change.
"I just wanna keep a vampire away. Normally I could do this on my own but I don't wanna draw more attention to myself than I already have."
"Now you got me confused, Cher. What's that supposed to mean."
I sighed. "Sam, you know that I can read minds, that's not everything there is to me." I said suggestively.

"Oh… What- what do you mean?"
"Sam… I know what you are." His eyes widened at this. "And I am very capable at defending myself but as I said I don't wanna draw attention to myself."
"Since when do you know about me?" After everything I had told him that was what he found most important? I rolled my eyes. Men.
"Not long Sam. I just know. Can we leave it at that?"
"Fine," he answered."So, what can I help you with?"
"I just need you to walk me to my car tonight?"
"That's all?"he seemed even more confused now. Now that he mentioned it, I probably didn't need to tell him all that I did.
"Yeah. I know I didn't need to tell you all this for that but I thought it was time to make a few things clear between us. You're a good friend Sam and I don't want you to feel like you have to hide this huge part of yourself."

We got up and walked slowly back to the bar which was getting busy now.
"I'm glad you think so Sookie. I thought if I told you, you would freak out on me." He said looking embarassed.
"Who am I to judge?" I answered and we both got back to our jobs…

I know this was very short. But the story is developing as I write and I can tell you that I already have some ideas for the next chapters. I just have a lot going on with exams coming up so don't be mad if I don't post anything for some time.