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Soulmates	By : ShannonG Category: S through Z > True Blood Views: 3941 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: I do not own True Blood, it's characters or locations, nor do I make money from writing this.
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Chapter 05
After ending his call with Godric, Eric turned to Sookie. She had moved to the couch and looked as though she was trying to come to grips with everything. If Eric had any say, Bill Compton would be forever out of her life now. No one else would ever be able to touch her without fear of the True Death. Eric could tell Sookie needed a bit more time to process everything, so he took advantage of her attention being elsewhere to study her.
Her beauty, he realized, was both inside and out. Such a rarity these days, and something he planned to protect and cherish forever. He had already decided, even before the whole mate thing, he would do whatever it took to protect her from the harshness of his, now her, world. The Supe world was a harsh one for one to exist in. It was cutthroat and dangerous for the most part. He knew Sookie would learn to deal with some of its darkness, but, given the chance, he would shield her from the darkest parts. It would be bad enough once she realized that he was no angel. He had done and was sure to do more terrible things to survive, and she would learn of some of what he had done as well as what he was capable of doing. He planned to never lie to her. Just from the little time he had spent in her company he could tell that she hadn’t had an easy life. She deserved the truth, and he had a feeling she would want it no other way.
It amazed Eric that Sookie was able to have such a light and goodhearted outlook on life, considering her telepathy. Humans were very good at saying one thing, yet thinking something totally different. To have heard as much as she had, it was a wonder she wasn’t hardhearted or cynical. She was neither of those things; she was actually just the opposite. She would need his and his Maker’s guidance and their protection in order to keep her brighter views intact.
After sitting on the couch for nearly half an hour, Sookie realized she hadn’t said a word or even looked at Eric. When she chanced a glance his way, she noticed he was studying her, a beautiful smile spread across his face, not a smirk, but an actual smile! WOW! How was a girl supposed to deal with that? The man was too good looking and charming for her sanity as it was, but add that smile, and DAMN! He became lethal! Sookie had thought to only steal glances until she remembered they were mates, then she decided to return his studying.
She began with his face. He had hard angles and piercing blue eyes. Eyes that could make most vampires cower in a corner if they were directed at them, eyes so blue she could drown in them. Then came his mouth, oh, what sinful delights she was sure that mouth could deliver! She had seen those lips thinned in anger, lift into a sexy smirk, and now, curve into a beautiful smile. Oh boy, she was in so much trouble! She was damn close to drooling and she had only studied his face!
Sookie let her eyes travel down to his broad chest to his tapered waist. She traversed the ridges and valleys of his chest and abdomen several times, appreciating the sculpted muscles that the black t-shirt he wore did little to hide. She knew vampires kept whatever shape they were in when they were turned and man; he must’ve been considered an Adonis in his village. Women must have clamored for his favor and men must have wanted to be him.
Next she let her eyes wonder down the crotch area and his long, lean legs. Once looking at his crossed ankles, her eyes made their way back up Eric’s body. His legs were long and strong. She could see the flexed muscles in his thighs from his legs being crossed. The low-cut, snug jeans accentuated his muscular thighs quite well. Then, with some hesitation, her eyes landed on his groin area. Oh! If her eyes were to be believed, he was definitely blessed in that area, and was apparently appreciating her perusal of his body. Lord, but the vampire was one hell of a specimen of deliciousness, um…manliness. Hey, can’t blame a girl for appreciating the sexy Viking, who wouldn’t! Once Sookie made her way back to his eyes she saw he was looking at her mirthfully. His smile had turned into a sexy smirk, and she was never so glad to be sitting down! Her girly bits were in great turmoil. Oh Lord, if she was this affected by each other just checking the other out, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to handle skin-to-skin contact. Still, she would definitely do her best to handle the situation when it happened and she had no doubt it would happen, probably soon, too.
While Eric studied Sookie, he also kept a conscious eye on her perusal over his body. From her dilated pupils, he could tell she was liking what she saw. Good, because he definitely liked what he saw! Her body was that of a healthy woman made for a man to hold on to and pleasure. She had curves in all the right places and he knew she would fit against him perfectly. Even if they weren’t mates, her soft curves would counter his hard planes. Speaking of hard, he was harder than he’d been in a very long time. He was amazed by this, considering all either of the two of them were doing was checking out the other. He couldn’t wait to taste her and for the feel of her body against his.
He really needed a new train of thought before he pushed her up against the wall then and there. That just wouldn’t do for his mate’s first time. Oh yes, he was aware she was a virgin and he looked forward to teaching her the pleasures of the flesh, but their first time together would be special, not some fast fuck because he was hard as stone. She deserved better and he would make sure she had it. A woman’s first time should be something she could look back on fondly. It would test his control, but he would wait until she was ready. She was worth it. He just knew. He decided to try to take his mind off his dick by talking with her.
“What thoughts have kept you quiet for so long, Lover?” Eric asked, watching her reaction to his pet name.
Sookie cocked an eyebrow at Eric over his nickname for her, but answered without having mentioned it, “I was thinking about having you and, possibly, your Maker for my mates. I’m not sure why the Fates thought I would need two men as mates, and only hope I might make both of you happy enough to keep you both interested. I mean, I’m nothing special outside my little quirk. I’m just a barmaid from a small town.”
Eric was immediately kneeling in front of Sookie. He took her face in his hands and, with a low growl, said, “You are very special, Sookie. I do not want to ever hear you downplay yourself again. Even if you had not your gift, you would still be very special, especially to me. I knew the moment you stepped into my establishment there was something about you. The way you brightened the room by just entering had me in awe. Your ability to still continue seeing the good in the world, even after hearing what most people would choose to keep hidden, is nothing short of amazing. I have waited over a thousand years for you and if I am correct, my Maker has waited for over two thousand for you to come into our lives. You need never worry about keeping our interests. I will not promise you that our relationship will be perfect, but I will promise that I will do everything in my power to keep you safe and happy for as long as I walk this world. I know Godric will say the same. We have both done things in our pasts, and will do in the future, that you will not like nor with which you will agree.” Eric raised his hand to silence her forming comment; he had to say these words in their entirety, without interruption.
“Please let me finish, then I will listen to you,” When Sookie nodded, he continued, “I am a vampire, and there is a darkness about me that you will eventually see. I am not perfect, Sookie, I am a thousand-year-old vampire who will do whatever may be necessary to protect you and rule my Area as I see fit. I would like to keep most of the darkness that makes up our world, the Supe world, away from you, but, at some point, you will see it. Know this; I will be by your side until I meet my True Death. You will no longer have to go through or face anything alone. From this night forward, I am yours as you are mine. You will see and learn a side of me only two other people have ever seen, Godric and Pamela. Though be aware, when we are in public, I will behave in a different manner. I will be allowed some leeway with you because you are my mate, however; I am still an authority figure and will need to keep things status quo for the most part.
“I will answer any question or questions you may have if I am able. I would have very few secrets between us,” At her slight scowl, he explained further, “There may come a time when I will not be able to tell you everything, for your own protection, but I would hope you will have enough faith in me to trust that I would explain to you at a later date what I could not tell you before. I would love to tell you that this would never happen, but life rarely works that way. I hope you will accept my and my Maker’s guidance and teachings so you will be as best prepared for whatever our world may throw at you and us. Finally, know that I will wait for you to choose when we become intimate. I have no doubt my control will be well-tested, but I will not rush you, nor coerce you in any way. When you come to me, you will do so willingly, without doubt or fear. That said, I am not above teasing you or making innuendos every chance I get! I find when you blush, it is the most beautiful, enticing thing I have seen in my long unlife, still, it will be meant more as serious fun. Serious because I will mean what I say, fun because it will be meant, especially in the beginning, just to get a reaction out of you!” Eric finished his speech, then, he leaned in slowly, to give her a chance to say no, and kissed her.
He pulled on his thousand years of experience to fill the kiss with as much finesse and passion as he could. He wanted her to understand just how much he wanted her, and what she had to look forward to with him. He was, and had always been, a very sensual creature and he planned to use his many years of practice, when the time came, on pleasing his mate in every way possible. As soon as his lips met hers he felt his entire body come ’alive.’ He felt the effects of their kiss with every fiber of his being. Sookie may be inexperienced but she knew how to kiss him enough to make his toes curl! Oh yes, she was definitely his mate! If she could make him feel so much from just one kiss, he couldn’t wait to get his hands and other body parts onto her body. To taste, touch, lick, suck, and nibble every inch of her body was the closest he would get to Valhalla! Finally, he pulled away and rested his forehead against hers, allowing her to catch her breath, and him to inhale her aroused scent. It was good to have his heightened senses so he could tell she was just as affected as him. He couldn’t help but smirk when he heard her small whimper when he pulled away.
Sookie saw Eric slowly moving in to kiss her, giving her the chance to refuse him, as if that would ever happen! She had been wondering what kissing him might feel like since she met him, and now that the opportunity had arrived, there was no way in hell she would stop him! As soon as his lips touched hers, her whole body instantly came alive and shut down at the same time! Eric had at least a thousand years of experience on her and he was definitely putting it to use! WOW! Talk about making her toes curl! She wasn’t sure if she’d ever get them uncurled, ah, the things a girl had to do… If she was worried whether or not she was kissing him properly, the low growl that escaped him helped erase any insecurity she might have had. When he finally pulled away to allow her to catch her breath, she couldn’t help the small whimper that escaped her, just due to the lack of his touch. Sookie inhaled his scent with each breath she took and reveled in the feelings of security and rightness, being so close to him. His scent reminded her of the smell of home and comfort. Oh, she knew without a doubt that he could be cruel and dangerous when the time called for it, but she felt no fear of him. She knew he would do everything in his power to keep her from getting hurt, by him or anyone or anything else.
Finally calming her breathing, she decided to comment on his declaration.
“OK, we’ll agree to disagree on whether or not I’m special. Thank you, though, for believing it. Yes, I have heard many, many things I wish I could ‘unhear,’ but I’ve been dealing with my quirk ever since I can remember. I know it has helped me to have thicker skin than most my age. I can’t change it, so I’ve learned to live with it. For the moment, I’ll have to take your word on my ability to keep your interests. I only know I will do my best,” She gave Eric a soft smile and he returned it.
“I wouldn’t want a perfect relationship, Eric, I just want an honest one. Nobody’s perfect. We all have our little idiosyncrasies and I have no problem with those. They help to make any relationship interesting. Also, I could give a flying frig about your or Godric’s pasts. We have all made decisions that we may not have necessarily liked, nor wanted to make in our lives. They may not change who we are, just remind us that we are not perfect. The world, I know, will throw curve balls. I have no doubt that I likely wouldn’t want to know every detail about your life before me, but I do realize that you are a vampire, Eric. I know you are a Sheriff and, as such, you have to handle situations differently than human sheriffs. I’m not saying I’ll always like the way things work in the Supe world, but I’m not naïve enough to think it’s the same as the human world. The human world doesn’t have to govern beings with supernatural abilities. Seeing that vampires are real, it’s made me wonder what else could be out there. It opened my eyes that fairies, witches, werewolves, and any number of other supernatural creatures or beings could exist as well.” At that comment, Eric raised an eyebrow at Sookie, surprised to hear that she was open to more than just vampires being real. He had been worried about her reaction to discovering the many different species of Supes that populated the world and other realms.
Seeing Eric’s surprise, Sookie smiled and said, “What? I read a lot. All the stories I’ve read have begun to make me wonder how much was actual fiction and how much was based on facts or experience. Anyway, I hope you truly don’t mind answering any questions I might have because I’m already bubbling over mentally with a bunch!” At this comment, Eric just chuckled and shook his head, as if he had been expecting as much. Sookie returned his chuckle with one of her own and continued.
“I also understand, don’t like it, but understand, that there may be times where you cannot tell me all of what is going on and, yes, I will trust your judgment and experience in those situations. I may be stubborn to a fault at times, but I’m not stupid. Most people think I’m just a dumb blond, but I’ve helped them believe that. When I’m having a bad day, for whatever reason and my shields aren’t up to par, then I put on what I call my “crazy Sookie” smile, and act dumb. It’s easier than trying to explain my quirk and why I might have answered or commented on something they thought rather than said. I would be honored and grateful for any guidance and teaching you and Godric will bestow upon me. I’m quite new to the Supe world and I know there is much I don’t know. There’s so much, I could easily see myself getting into trouble. For instance, allowing Bill to have claimed me before I understood such a claim was a perfect example as to just how much I do not know and will need to learn. I’m also hoping that the two of you will teach me self-defense as well, as you said, just in case. I’d rather know how to defend myself, and even the two of you, than be taken by surprise and have to deal with the aftermath,” Sookie’s eyes were so serious and filled with intensity while she spoke, and the only thing Eric could do was nod his head with the same amount of gravity. His Southern belle was just full of surprises and he knew getting to know and teach her as much as he could would be entertaining. He was proud of her acceptance of him and the situation as well as her honesty. They could work with honesty.
“Now, as far as when we would become intimate, I have no idea. I won’t lie and tell you I’m not interested because I am, very much so. I’m just not quite ready yet. To be honest, I don’t think you will have to wait all that long for anything to happen, but until then I do appreciate your patience. I have no doubt you’re aware that I’m a virgin. That’s about where my innocence ends. Being a telepath has ’enlightened’ me to the many…ah…avenues of sexual congress. I’m not sure I’m interested in all that I’ve seen, but most of it seems as if it could be pleasurable, and as far as the innuendos go… bring ’em on!” She had to laugh at the change in his expression! He had been looking at her with pride and something close to love; that is, until she told him to bring on the innuendos. His eyes darkened with lust and twinkled with amusement instantly. There was a bit of surprise, too. She was pretty sure he hadn’t expected that response. Good! Gotta keep him on his toes! She couldn’t always be so easy to read!
“The biggest thing to remember is to just talk to me. Don’t shut me out unless it is the last resort, and only then for as short of a time as possible. I will never lie to you, Eric, and I expect the same. I’m excited to start this new chapter of my life with you and hope you are, too. I know we will have our moments, our fights, and our good times, just as long as we continuously communicate, then there will be nothing we won’t be able to overcome. As you said, I am yours as you are mine,” Finishing her long speech, she took a deep breath and waited.
“I agree communication will be a key player for our relationship, just as it is for any relationship to work. I also know that there will be times you will have to be patient with me. I am not used to sharing my thoughts and feelings with anyone, so I may need a bit of encouragement from time to time, but I will do my best.” Eric then surprised her when he picked her up and placed her on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her and buried his nose in her hair, inhaling deeply. Her scent was intoxicating and soothing at the same time. She smelled of coconuts and sunshine, of home and femininity. It made Eric want to crawl into her and never come out. At the same time, his protective instincts jumped into overdrive, wanting to keep her from all things dark and nasty.
Once placed on Eric’s lap, Sookie snuggled into his chest. She inhaled his scent as well. He smelled of safety and home. His masculine scent smelled of a warm summer’s rain, calming, soothing, invigorating, and arousing all at once. It was confusing how he could cause so many different reactions in her, but she loved it, too. It felt good to be in his lap, wrapped in his arms, and listening to him purr. Wait, what? He was purring?! Oh, it was such a comforting sound Sookie hated to say anything, but her curiosity got the better of her.
“Eric? Are you purring?”
“Mm-hmm,” was his reply. “Holding you soothes my inner beast, holds my darkness at bay. Does it bother you, Lover?”
“No, it’s quite soothing actually. I just wanted to make sure what I was hearing is all.”
They sat like that for nearly twenty minutes before Eric suddenly sat up, almost knocking Sookie to the floor. Tightening his hold on her, his face suddenly split wide with a large grin. Looking confused, Sookie asked, “Eric, what is it?” Apparently, it was something good, but what could make him react so?
“Godric is here.”
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