A/N – This is a one shot! I may or may not write a sequel to this at a later time. I am currently working on a multi-chapter story that will end up as a trilogy. My muse kept knocking away at my brain for me to write this so here it is.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters. They belong to Charlaine Harris and Alan Ball.

Here I am kneeling on the floor next to Eric Northman, the man who just tricked me into sucking bullets out of his chest and I was watching my boyfriend walk away from me. I could see the disgust in his eyes and it was aimed at me. Sadly, I didn't have the heart nor the energy to try and stop him. After spending two days in the basement of the church with no food, almost being raped, the fight with Lorena and now the bombing I didn't have the energy.

I knew that sucking these bullets out of Eric's chest wouldn't endear me to Bill but dammit to hell, Eric HAD been the one who saved me from the church and the insufferable man had taken silver to his flesh for me. Even if the bullets would have pushed themselves out, I had shortened the time and pain it would have taken. It was the least I could do for the man. With a groan I leaned forward and laid my forehead on Eric's chest. I knew this vampire would not harm me and right now he was the one in front of me and I needed a minute to breath.

As my forehead hit his chest, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. As I was inhaling for the second time, I felt long, cool fingers weave into my hair and cradle the back of my head. Those fingers lightly began massaging and I didn't even bother to suppress my groan. Eric, bless the man didn't try to move, he let me lay there and continued to cradle my head. I moved my head slightly to the left and my tired eyes met his.

" Are you okay Little One? " Eric asked speaking softly. I noticed Eric's eyes weren't his normal cold and manipulative blue. These eyes that looked down at me, held something akin to tenderness and that caused a jolt to go straight to my heart.

" At the moment...not so much. It's been a long month. I saved Bill from drainers and then was nearly beaten to death for it afterward. I've watched two acquaintance's of mine die because of who they associated with, my brother was thrown in jail for a crime he didn't commit, my Gran was murdered for the same reason, my cat was killed, I was nearly killed again by the same serial killer who killed those girls. I was almost eaten alive by the three unstable vamps that Bill knew, I had vampire blood shoved down my throat by a dying vampire who might I add was stealing money from you. And the list goes on and on and on. I'm tired Eric...so tired. I feel like I could sleep for weeks."

I ended my tirade with a sigh and closed my eyes again and all the while, Eric continued to run his fingers through my hair. It was soothing, gentle and so very unlike the ancient Viking. I must have dozed off at some point because the next thing I know, I'm waking up with my head cradled against Eric's chest and he's walking beside Godric and we are entering the hotel. I let my eyes close again and sleep comes swiftly.

When I open my eyes next, it's dark in the room and I'm in bed. I close my eyes again and go to roll over and an arm snakes around my waist and hauls me back, causing my back to his cool flesh. I squeaked in surprise as a voice whispered in my ear.

" Shh it's okay Little One, you are safe. "

Eric...I'm in bed with Eric. I open my eyes and in front of my lays Godric. Well okay then...I'm in bed with two vampires and neither one of them are my boyfriend. Boyfriend...whose name is Bill...who I haven't seen since last night. Which reminds me...

" Eric...why am I in your bed...with Godric. Why am I not in bed with Bill. I would have thought you would have dropped me off in my room. " My voice sounding louder then I intended in the dark room. I tried squirming against his hold but stop when he moans softly.

" Be still woman. I can only take so much. " Eric whispers against the back of my neck.

" You are in my bed, Little One because when I arrived at the hotel I was informed that Bill had already checked out. Your luggage was waiting for us at the desk. It appears your precious Bill has left you here and I didn't want you to wake up in a strange room by yourself. And to be perfectly honest not only am I loving the fact that you are in my bed but I don't trust Lorena to give up so easy. What is it that you humans say. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. "

Beside me Godric raised a hand and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear that was tickling my nose.

" Don't worry Miss Stackhouse, no harm shall come to you while you are here. I can assure you my child will behave himself. There is only one bed in the room and neither one of us wishes to sleep on the floor. It is almost dawn, so come get some sleep. Later tonight is going to be busy and I do hope you will join us."

I nodded and closed my eyes. Well that's just perfect...my boyfriend left me in Dallas all because I helped saved his Sheriff. Well screw him! It's not like I cheated on the man. While I don't condone Eric's actions and it was tricky, I owed him and this was me paying his back. As sleep took me again, I vowed to deal with this later tonight. For now I was going to sleep in Eric's bed, sandwiched between two ancient vampires who for some reason felt the need to comfort me.

Comfort apparently comes in all shapes and sizes was my last thought before my dreams took me.