EPOV

"Gosh darn it, Eric! Wake up!" I felt a tug on my arm but I didn't dare to move. I heard Sookie huffed in irritation.

Smiling to myself but keeping my face asleep, I heard her shuffling around the room and closed a door. I sat up and realized she wanted to take a bath. Before I could stop myself I visualize Sookie in the small bathroom. Steam everywhere, Sookie bare and wet, every drop of water touching her soft voluptuous curves and breasts. My cock twitched in excitement and I had to will it down. Soon…my friend.

Sookie would have been uncomfortable once she got out of the bathroom, no matter how much I desired to stay, I wanted her to get comfortable with me and to trust me.

Sighing, I got up to leave.

SPOV

Eric…

You stupid…arrogant…big…stupid…vampire!

I sighed as I reached for my shampoo. Waking up with a gorgeous vampire in my bed shouldn't upset me. But it did. I mean, what was he thinking? Just because we made out doesn't mean I was ready to jump in bed with him that quickly. Or did it? I mean, we had a talk and everything. But I wasn't exactly that strict in letting him know what I want. And what do I want?

A monogamous relationship with a 6'4 sexgod? Like that'll happen!

I shook my head, he wouldn't even want to anyway. Right? Girls would always want to be with him and I couldn't compete with them anyways. What did he want from me? No strings attached sex? Probably. Hell, he slept with almost everybody in the bar. He even has endless supply of them girls everywhere.

Being a virgin, a telepath and being the town's 'Crazy Sookie!' didn't exactly help me in the dating department. And right now, I'm as confused as a fish in a dishwasher.

Sometimes he would flirt with me but not in anyway that would make me feel uneasy. No, he always made me blush. In a good way. And he did care about me and he never hid the fact that he was interested in me. He did save me from that creepy vamp. I don't know what I was to Eric but I trust him. I trust him with my life.

I just hope he trusts me. Well, he did. Why else would he be sleeping in my bed at daytime knowing he would leave himself with me in his most vulnerable times.

"Stupid brain!" I cursed as I started hyperventilating. Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit! Was this what Eric meant? That he wanted something more with me? With me?

I turn off the water when I finished off. Grabbing a towel, I dried off and put on jeans and a green tank top. After I was finished with everything, I stepped out of the bathroom knowing that Eric had already woken up. But color me surprise, when I see my bed made, the curtains and blankets were all folded and probably put in their proper place.

I hadn't had a chance to fix them, since I woke up pretty late and groggy too, even though Gran would have been pissed to know that I let a guest tidy for themselves, I appreciated what Eric did.

I stepped into the kitchen and saw him drinking a bottle of Tru blood while leaning casually on the counter. Damn. He was wearing his suit pants and his razor back undershirt was tucked in, he did his hair in a ponytail in a sexy messy way. I was shocked with myself staring at him so damn openly but it relieved me a little when I saw him give me the same appreciated look.

"Hmm, strawberry scented shampoo. Delicious." He scrunched his nose and smirked.

"Creepy, Eric. That's just creepy. Don't you know it's rude to smell people?" I rolled my eyes and poured water for myself.

Eric chuckled behind me and then heard him walking behind me. "I need to talk to you about something, Sookie." I shivered when I felt his breath on the back of my neck and I just know dang well he saw it. And I was glad he didn't comment on anything. When I faced him his face was mere inches from mine. I stood there for a while forgetting what to say and stared into his eyes. He tucked a stray of hair behind my ear and bent down to look me in the eyes. Instantly my heart beat started to rise and my breath hitched. He put his forehead against mine while closing his eyes and I wondered what he would do next. And for the first time I wish I could read vampires' minds. I blinked and for a long moment of awkward silence, I realized what he wanted. He wanted for me to make the first move. I sighed and looked at him; he wanted to know for sure that I was all in with him, whatever this was. I trusted him, didn't I? Yes. I did.

Closing my eyes I leaned forward to meet his lips with mine. He was hesitant at first and I couldn't help but smile. He was kissing me gently trying to tell me what he wanted from me and I wanted the same thing. To prove my point, I put my arms over his neck and pulled him closer. I guess that was enough of an invitation for him, 'cause the next thing I knew he had me lifted up the counter and was taking full control of the kiss. I wasn't as inexperienced as Eric, but I was trying my best. Mimicking his movements with his tongue and just for fun I tugged his hair a bit. Ooooh. He liked that one.

When I was running out breath he pulled away and kissed my jaw, neck and he nipped that real sensitive area under my right ear, which I knew nothing about till now. I squealed when he softly bit my neck too.

The next thing I knew, his hand was going up and up until it reached right under my breasts. I gasped and suddenly I was too tense to move. I could see Eric struggling and was glad when he didn't take it any further.

Eric pecked my lips before pulling away immediately. "I'm sorry." He sighed and stood while helping me up.

"It's fine Eric. I wasn't saying no either. But I'm glad you stopped." I smiled. It would've been weird having this conversation with me on the counter top while my legs were wrapped around him. But it didn't.

"Barely." He muttered. "I lose my control when I'm with you."

"Guess we have the same problem here." I nervously laughed.

Eric looked at me with a wicked glint in his eyes and I couldn't wipe off the stupid grin in me too. I jumped off the counter and straightened myself while I could see him trying to stop grinning himself. I bit my lip and cleared my throat. "Why don't we talk in the living room?" I smiled at him.

Before he could reply his phone rang and he looked at me in question. I smiled and shrugged. "I'll be in the living room."

When he was done he took his seat on the recliner while I was sitting across him from the couch. He looked serious now, and I wondered why. For the second time in my life I wished I could read vampires' minds. Or maybe just his?

He leaned his elbows on his knees, folding his hands and cleared his throat. And just like that, he was Eric; the badass Vampire Sheriff of Area 5.

"Caleb has been seen walking around Fangtasia. Right after we left." He asked in a business like tone.

"Oh." Was all I could say right now. If Eric hadn't been so stubborn and if he would have left me I may have been hurt real bad…or worst. I shivered remembering those fangs of his, his hands that could snap me like a twig and his eyes. Those pure, black, beady eyes that now remind me of a shark smelling blood. Suddenly I feel Eric's arms around me and I jumped. Realizing I was trembling for a long time I leaned my head on Eric's shoulder.

"I won't let him hurt you, Sookie. I promise." He whispered harshly and threateningly.

I nodded, believing him with my whole heart. When I calmed down a bit, I chided myself for being such a baby. I'm a Stackhouse. I can get through this. "So what are you going to do about Caleb?" Eric looked away and I sat further away from him seeing the scary expression he had on. "Eric? You still there?"

I could see the wheels turning behind his eyes. "I want you to come with me…to Europe."

I was about to refuse him but thought better of it. "Why?"

"To keep you safe. I can keep you safe Sookie."

I shook my head gently and he glared at me knowing full well that I won't say yes. "Eric, I can handle myself. Really."

"I know you can. But against a vampire that old? I don't think so."

"Yes, I can Eric." I said standing up and crossing my arms. "I'm not a weakling. I can keep myself safe."

"Can you, Sookie?" Eric voice was ice cold and he too stood up. Taking a step closer to me he whispered. "What can you do to protect yourself? Hmm?"

"You can't scare me Eric." Eric's eyes dilated and before I knew it he was gone. Whipping my head around I grabbed a pillow. Okay, that was stupid but I didn't want to use a fire poker to hurt him. "Eric! Stop it!" Just then I felt a whoosh around the air near me that made me jump. "Eric!"

I felt someone push me which made me fall on my butt. "Ugh! Very funny!"

"Not when Caleb's attacking you." I heard a harsh whisper near me and looked around. Damn it Eric! Refusing to let him win, I stood up and ran towards my kitchen. I felt a whoosh again and I was nudged almost losing my balance. When Eric had had enough he roughly pressed me against the wall. I punched him in the face out of reflex; I gasped instantly and regretted it just as fast.

Eric looked at me in pain as quick as lightning and laughed out loud. "Hmm…you know I love it when you get all feisty on me, Sookie." My name rolled out of his tongue seductively and he used his vamp speed to hold both my wrists with one hand above my head. I shrieked out of surprise.

"He would have ripped your skin off by now, Sookie." He tsked at me and smiled smugly. Then gently kissed my neck.

I let my head lean on the wall and a wide smile spread on my lips. "I rescind your invitation."

Eric looked like I'd hit him on the head with a bat. He was stunned that he looked confused for a second before grabbing me with him. We both ended up laughing as some weird magic thing dragged us out. It was first time I heard him laugh genuinely and I made sure to remember it and keep it locked up in my head. We landed on the yard while my back was against Eric's chest.

When we stopped laughing, we just laid down and stared at each other. Seeing Eric so unlike the vampire in the bar, seeing him so carefree and so happy, I just wanted to stay with him in this moment. Corny, I know, but I felt right.

He sat up, kissed my forehead and touched my cheek. I leaned into his hand and looked up at him.

"Sookie, please come with me to Europe." I could almost laugh when I saw how hard it was for him to say the word please. But seeing his eyes, so tender and soft, knowing that I do trust him and just wanting to be with him…

"Yes." I breathed. Eric wore a huge stupid goofy grin before schooling his features and clearing his throat. He bent down and kissed me gently.

A/N: Hi guys. I'm really sorry for not being able to update as much as I want to. I've been trying to write this chapter, and I've re-written it A LOT. I'm having a bad case of writer's block and I've been trying to get over it. So far, not so good. Sigh. I have no BETA and English isn't my native language, so if you see any errors I apologize.

Anyways, I hope you guys like this chapter. :)