Instead of a long apology and saying why I haven't been updating, here's a short and sweet I'm sorry and I hope you enjoy this new chapter!

After letting out a huge scream, Sookie ducked as a gun shot went off. Thankfully the gun shots had narrowly managed to avoid her. She brought up her hands meaning to be peaceful, and hopefully calm down her attackers, but was startled when her hands glowed brightly, and sending energy towards her attackers. They were flung backwards, and hit the dumpster. "Oh fuck," she whispered to herself. Though they were down, but they weren't out. She turned around and sprinted back inside Merlottes. Before she could get very far, she had slammed into someone. She screamed again, and was relieved to hear it was Sam.

"Sam we need to get the hell out of here…the Rattrays…." She had managed to get a read on who was after her. They were enraged that they weren't able to get their fix on V, and now were after blood. She looked down and saw that her boyfriend had managed to procure his shotgun from his office.

"Sookie…you need to get somewhere safe-,"

"You mean we right?" she demanded. Before they could argue anymore, the Rattrays appeared.

"You made a big mistake," Sam growled, pumping the shotgun. "This is your one chance to leave," Sookie inadvertently dipped in his mind; he was hoping that they would try to attack so he could shoot him. Through all the years of her working for Sam she had never seen this side of him.

"Nu uh sweetheart, you keep them fingers of yours down," the male Rattray said, "We ain't getting blasted by those again," Sam glanced at her questioningly before, setting back his steely glare back. "Then again….this vamper blood is amazing…can you imagine what we could do if we had hers?" they were clearly losing their damn minds, and it was not setting well with Sookie. They wanted to drain her now instead of just killing her?

Before any more harsh words could be said, a blur rushed in and the next thing Sam and Sookie knew the Rattrays were gone. "What the fuck?" Sookie breathed. In another instant vampire Bill appeared. Sookie could feel the fear and adrenaline running through Sam's mind.

"It's ok," Bill's cool voice said, hands up in a peaceful gesture. "You saved my life and I was just returning the favor," he promised. The way he was looking at Sookie didn't sit well with Sam, but in favor of not fighting, he slowly lowered his shotgun.

"Thanks," he said reluctantly. "What happened to the Rattrays?"

"Probably better you don't know," Bill said to them. Sookie shook her head in shock; did Bill kill them? She wondered why the vampire was looking at her so strangely. It was like he was sniffing her out. She sidled closer to Sam.

"Thanks," she said. Bill nodded his head and then turned and walked away. She took a shaky breath in, and found that Sam had been talking to her.

"Sook are you ok?" he questioned, placing his hands on her face. She didn't realize how badly she had been shaking. She was never a fighter; and yet her she was dealing with blood addicted humans and vampires, and to top it all off she was able to do some more crazier things than she thought she was able to.

"I…I don't even know," she admitted. Sookie let out a tiny sigh and relaxed against his body.

"Stick close to me ok?" he whispered, picking up the shotgun he dropped. "We'll close up. You want me to take you home afterwards?" she bit her lip and thought about it. She didn't want her Gran to worry about her, but she wanted to stay with Sam.

"Mind if I just stay with you tonight?" she questioned. Sam smiled lightly; may not be the way he originally intended for Sookie to stay with him, but he wasn't going to say no. He was glad that Sookie felt safe with him.

"Of course Sook," he murmured, wrapping an arm around her. Sam had her sit down in the restaurant as he locked everything up. He grabbed his jacket and headed towards his girlfriend.

"Thanks," she murmured as she got up from her seat. She looked down at her watch; a part of her wondered if she should call her Gran to let her know that she wasn't going to be home tonight, but thought against it. She could call her in the morning.

"What are you thinking about?" Sam questioned as he lead her towards his home. He wasn't exactly expecting company, so it was cluttered he noticed as he unlocked the door and let her in. "Sorry about the mess," he apologized, about to start cleaning up when Sookie stopped him.

"You just help save my life and you are worried about making sure that your place is clean?" she laughed lightly. "It's ok Sam," she said. Adrenaline was still pumping her veins and she wasn't exactly tired yet, but she could tell by the look on Sam's face he was starting to feel it.

Before she could offer to just go back to her place so he could rest, he offered, "Wanna watch a movie?" she grinned and nodded her head. "Go ahead and find something," he headed towards his room, and grabbed an old shirt he didn't wear anymore and pair of pants that hopefully would fit Sookie before he got out of his jeans and flannel shirt to change into something more comfy. "Sook?" he called out as he exited his room.

Sookie had pulled out a movie and popped it in. She had settled onto his couch and started to watch whatever she picked. "Sookie," he tried one more time, and she finally shook herself out of her daze.

"Hey sorry," she breathed, "Come sit with me," she said, patting the spot next to her. Sam smiled lightly and sat down on the couch with her. He lifted his arm up so if Sookie was comfortable she could lean into him. The telepath found herself sidling next to her boyfriend and he let out a content sigh. "Thanks," she whispered.

"Anytime Sook," he murmured, running a hand through her hair. Not even halfway through the chick flick she put on, Sookie was sound asleep. He grabbed the remote and turned the tv off. Reaching behind him, he grabbed the blanket and put over the both of them. "Night Sook," he yawned, and found himself passing out as well.

I know its not a huge update, but its better than none right?