Chapter 11

When we got back to the stables, I jumped off Cheech while he was still moving. Elena and Damon were there waiting for us. I gave them a smile and started towards the house. I stopped quickly to see if Dean was behind me.

"Are you coming?" I asked him.

"Go ahead. Sam will know what to do. Plus he's a book nerd. So he will definitly be more helpful." Deam nodded towards the house, "Go. I'll catch up."

I mouthed thank-you and sped towards the house. Thankfully the backdoor was open or I would have smashed through it. When I stopped I took a deep breath and looked up to see Bianca, Sam, and Eric all standing there. For a minute, I forgot that I was mad at Eric and ran over to give him a big hug. His bring arms swung around my body and rubbed my back.

"Where's Dean?" Sam asked awkwardly.

"He's just putting away the horses with Elena and Damon. He should be here soon." I said from Eric's shirt.

"Okay. Well everyone is on the livingroom. Sam and I will meet you guys there." She said as her and Sam slipped out of the kitchen.

"Are you okay min kärlek?" He asked kissing my wet hair.

"Yes...maybe." I said slowly trying to get away from him.

"Why is your hair wet? I thought you went horseback riding." He asked giving me a strange look.

"Yeah. So? It's smoking hot out so i went for a swim. We should go see the others." I said leaving out the part that Dean came with.

So we walked to living room where everyone was sitting. As I walked in, I asked Sookie to grab me a towel while we waited for Elena, Dean, and Damon to get here. She smiled and went to grab one. I loved it when people didn't say no. Then I say down beside Bianca and Eric quicly sat down beside me. I rolled my eyes remembering why I was mad at him. About 3 minutes later, Sookie, Damon, Elena, and Dean came through the the doorway. Sookie handed me the towel then handed one to Dean as well. Then Dean looked at me then Eric and went to go sit down beside Sam and Stefan. Eric gave me then Dean a strange look, then let out a low unnessaery growl. I ignored it and moved on.

"Okay, so we all know why were here today. A group of Eldeerian vamps have been killed." I looked at Bianca, "Who told you?"

"One of the sheriffs that works in the area. He was doing check-ups and telling everyone to be one the look out for the new vampyers. When he had shown up at his own nest, he could see blood and could smell dead vamps. When he got inside, no one was alive. Even the humans that worked there were dead." Bianca said in a low voice.

"Everyone? What section? Was it in the same section?" I asked and no body answered.

"Well...anyone? Was it the same section or not!?" I asked louder.

"It was section 204. North Texas." Eric growled

"Why would they move?" I asked Sam.

"Well it could be more hunters or looking for a new nest. We kind of killed all the vampyers in that nest. I'm sure of it." Sam looked over at Dean then at me.

"Well...were going to have to go to Kansas first, then Texas. I need to know more. I'll start making plans and let you guys know more tomorrow." I started, "Then we can get someone to meet us so you can get your car." I looked at Dean who was smiling.

"Whhen should we go then?" Sam asked in a happier tone.

"2 days. Tomorrow we can get make plans to get your car and to get down there. Then the next day pack. I can also make arrangments for my animlas and what not. So I guess that's all until tomorrow. I will be in my library of anyone hears more. But other than that, I wish to be alone to plan. Thank you." I got uo and walked out before anyone could say otherwise.

Before I went to my hiding place for the night, I went to the kitchen to make myself some iced green tea. As I was pouring it into my water bottle, I heard footsteps behind me. When I turned around I saw that Eric was leaning against the counter looking at me.

"You shouldn't go." Eric growled.

"I don't need you telling me this again. I'm not going through this again." I said as I tried to leave but Eric was blocking the way.

"I have to try to stop you somehow." He pleaded.

"No! I have to go. I'm not going to let you or anyone else try to tell me otherwise." I looked at him in anger, "Besides, you haven't seen me nor called me since this happened. Why do you care now Mr. Northman?"

"I have always cared for you Nicole! But now I see that we could work if you would stop flirting with that hunter!" He sneered at me.

"Poor, poor Eric. Not getting what he wants." I rolled my eyes.

Eric just growled and mummbled something in Swedish then took off out the back door. Fusterated, I put my tea in the fridge and grabbed the bottle of tequila and raced off to my library. When I got there, the door was slightly open and the lights were on. I slowly stepped inside, Bianca was sitting on the sofa with a bottle of rum. I gave her a slight smile and held up the bottle of tequila. She just chuckled and made room for me to sit.

"Look if you're here to tell that I shouldn't go or what not, I dont want to hear it. I'm going. That's final." I said as I sat down and opening the bottle.

"Ha-ha. Nope. I was going to ask to see if you want me to come or not. Plus you need a drinking bubby." She laughed.

"Of course you're coming! I'm going to need you there to help out!" I smiled at her.

"Good! Or else I would have protested." She giggled.

"So, what did you and Sam do besides swim?" I asked her smiling.

"We swam for a bit then we talked. Sam is so sweet. I wanted ask you something privately...but I think I'm falling for Sam...and I think he feels the same way." She looked at me.

"Well it's find with me. I won't stand in the way. I think it's cute." I said trying to hide the fact that i might be falling for Dean.

"Thank you Nicole! What about you and Dean? He brighten up when you came to the kitchen at lunch." She beamed.

"As you know, we went horseback riding then I took him to my secret place and went swimming for a bit. Then we talked, then you called." I said to quickly.

"Right." She smirked at me taking a sip of rum.

"Fine. We have kissed..." I took a sip of telquila.

"WHAT!? Okay, now you're defintly going to tell me everything." She squealed and took another sip of rum.

"Okay. First, we were swimming in our underwear and boy oh boy, does he ever look good." I smiled at the memory of a half-naked Dean, "Then, we sat on the rocks and talked for a bit. We started talking about our love lives...then we just kind of kissed. It felt natural...exciting." I buried my face in my hands.

"Awe. You're really feeling something for Dean. Aren't you?" She asked sincerly.

"Yes and I don't know what to Bianca. For once I'm scared to follow my heart."I looked at her, holding back tears.

"Well, you should take your own advice. I haven't seen you relaxed in a long time. You love Pulp Fiction and you fell asleep on his chest. I offered to move you or wake you up but he said you looked peaceful." She looked me right in the eyes, "And when I look at you, you're radiating peaceful, happy rays around you. Then when he looks at you, I can see he is feeling the same as you. Sam told me that he admited to liking you back. I think you two were ment to meet."

"I just don't want him to be like the rest. I don't want my feelings to be wrong. I haven't felt like this in a long, long time." I hugged her, "But, thank you for listening to me. You alway know what to say" A tear escaped my eye.

"Alright, alright. I'm going to talk to Sam and you plan what needs to be planned! Be happy Nicole, you have this!" She wiped the tear and got up towards the door, "Remember, don't be afraid to let him in. He afraid too." Then she was gone.

I smiled and took a sip of telquila, then grabbed a pad of paper and a pen that was on the coffee table. As I was planning transportation, I thought that drving would be the best option, In case they attack somewhere else or find others. Eventually I was a little too tispy after making it half way through the list...and the bottle. So I started drawing random scribbles and giggling. After a few minutes, there was a soft knock on the door, at first I didn't answer it. But then a couple momre minutes go by, then there was another soft knock. I slowly staggered towards the door and put my ear up to it. I heard someone mummbling then I slowly opened the door. When I peaked through the crack, Dean's back was towards the door. So I swung open the door and he slowly turned around.

"I know you said you didn't want to be bugged but, something inside me made me come see you." Dean said in a low voice.

"It's fine. Co-come in." I smiled tipsly smiling at him.

"Is this another hiding place?" He asking as he walked in.

"Ha, yeah. But I guess it's not so hidden now is it?" I giggled.

"I guess so, hey." He smiled.

"Sorry if I seemed mad earlier. I'm just worried." I sat down him on the couch and wrapped my fluzzy blanet around my legs.

"I can understand. Can't be easy be a queen." He chuckled, "Whatcha drinkin'?" He nodded towards the bottle.

"Telquila. What a shot?" I asked him as I passed over the bottle.

"Why not." He grabbed the bottle and took a shot. He made a funny face after. I just giggled and took the bottle back and took another shot.

"Let's play a drinking game. 20 questions." I asked not knowing where that came from.

"Fine. Loser jumps in the pool. Naked." He smirked.

"Deal. Who goes first?" I winked.

"You." He quickly said.

"Never have I ever...gone skinny dipping?" I smiled. We both took a shot.

"Never have I ever...had to run to save your life?" He asked already taking a shot. Then I took the bottle and had one myself.

"Had to walk more than 4 hours?" Only I took the shot. Then I shook my head and giggled at him.

"Never have I ever...dined and dashed." He asked smiling, but only he took the shot.

"Wow. Asshole. Never have I ever...fallen in-love at first sight." I gave a smell smile and took a shot. He slowly took one too.

"Never have I ever..been arrested?" He asked in a low voice. Only I took a shot.

"Suprising. Never have I ever...eaten a full pizza to myself." We both a shot.

"Played strip-poker?" Dean asked watching me taking my shot. Then he took his.

"Slept with someone they just met?" I looked down at the bottle then took my shot and passed it to Dean and got ready for the last question.

"Never have I evr slept with a human." He asked quickly taking a sip then pass it to me. I took a shot and counted up the score.

"It's a damn tie!" I laughed. The shots were starting to hot me.

"Well, it's looks like we will both going for another swim." He gave me a sexy smile. The he got up and extented his hand to help me up.

I smiled and grabbed his warm hand. When I got up, I was leaning on his chest. He was breathing fast and his heartbeat was steadily beating faster and faster. When I looked up at him, he was looked down at me smiling. Then he slowly leaned over and gave me a soft kiss.