Tis the season for contests it seems. There are currently three new contests running at this time. Below you can read about the contest rules, guidelines, where to send your entries, and the contest hosts. Please visit their sites, spread the word, and follow them on twitter.
The Home Sweet Home Contest
What if Eric lived in your hometown? Or Sookie visited the place where you grew up? Or maybe Jason was dating the girl next door to where you live now? Or Bill seduced the cashier at your local supermarket because she could get him free coupons? Or Amelia turned your hairdresser into a parrot? Or the guy two doors down from you had a dog named Alcide? Or Pam was your local soccer mum? Or, or….
Write us a story about any or all of the SVM characters and put them in a place in which you’ve lived. It can be a country, state, province, city, town, village, or even neighborhood that you’ve called home. What happens there is entirely up to you!
Your hosts are Thyra10 and Suki59 and both of us have sent Sookie and Eric to our own hometowns quite a few times. Now, we’d like to see where you live or used to live.
Please, invite us in – take us to your Home Sweet Home.
Visit The Home Sweet Home's website HERE for more information.
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Happily (N)ever After Contest
Happy endings. We all love ‘em, but they’ve been done. To death. They’ve become predictable, and sometimes a little cliched. As much as we’d like it to happen, happy endings aren’t always possible. Besides, we all know the only real happy endings happen in fairy tales anyway. So, in the spirit of shaking things up and keeping it real, we proudly present the Happily (N)ever After Contest.
This contest is open to all pairings, and pretty much any style of story you want to write. All human, Alternate Universe, Canon…whatever floats your boat, so long as your pairing/main character doesn’t get the much sought after HEA.
Maybe you have an inner angsty side and you want to let her out. Maybe you have never tried writing unhappy things, and you want to stretch your writing muscles a bit. This is about changing it up, going against the grain, trying something different, and it could be a lot of fun to discover what you’re capable of.
Your Hostesses: Scribeninja Slacker Dee Makesmyheadspin
Your Judges: Chanel Addict Lubadub Sapfirerose Dracodew17 Musing_Mia Mavrosal brighteyes1131
Fairy tales usually have happy endings. We all know what has happened in stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. It is usually a lot of romance where the princes come to the rescue.
What happens when the prince is a Viking vampire or Cinderella is actually a telepath? How far can Sookie fall down the rabbit hole before Mad Hatter Eric catches her? What if Sookie fell asleep for 1000 years because of a curse and it took a young Eric to kiss her and break the spell?
Play with your imagination. Be funny or serious. Make it a mystery or an epic fairy tale romance. Whatever you are into, write your own version of a SVM fairy tale.
Happily Ever Afters and Lemons not required but appreciated!
Your Host is: blackdeadorchids (Krystle)
Submissions are accepted beginning: Monday, December 6, 2010 – Friday, January 21, 2011.
Final submission: Friday, January 21, 10 pm PST, 12pm CST.
Final Judging deadline: January 31.
Final Posting to Fanfiction Community: Wednesday, February 2, 6am PST, 8am CST If links are not received by that time the story will not be included in Public Judging.
Public voting of the Judges top 6: Wednesday, February 2, – Monday, February 7.
Judges jmurgatroid-98, VALady, ShadoKat, charhamblin, TheLadyKT, NelBearPig, Mrs.Northman, and donael!
This year has been filled with lots to be thankful for. First off with my introduction to the great SVM fan fiction community, the ladies of fanfiction have accepted me with open arms. I'm thankful for the fabulous readers of my first attempt in writing a story. 'Rescue Me' has been an evolving project that would not be as popular as it is without the feedback and encouragement I get from the reviewers and my friends. And last but not least to you, my blog followers, I appreciate you taking the time to follow me and messaging me. It truly makes my day brighter to know that someone is actually interested in my ramblings.
Thank you all for being so supportive and continuing to help me spread the word on this blog. If I could I would send you all hugs, since I cannot I hope you will accept my virtual hugs instead. Below are a few photoshopped photos I've been having fun with. Enjoy the laughs at Bill's expense. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Love, hugs, and kisses to you all,
Lisa aka Vikingfangtasies
Woohoo my photo shopped project, shown below, was picked as this months avi for the My SVM addiction's twitter page. Thank you Sapfirerose for choosing my photo to grace your twitter posts.
Author: Viking Fangtasies
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Filed Under: Rescue Me
A/N: Here you go, my lovely readers another chapter of Rescue Me. A few of you have been asking for Creeper Compton so I give you his return chapter. I hope you enjoy what I've written, It's a bit hard to channel him at times and this was a challenge, but I hope it came out all right. Please leave your thoughts at the end. Thanks.
Just to remind everyone that this chapter picks up after Bill is caught in Sookie's hotel room. By the end of the chapter he will be caught up with the group of friends returning from their boat trip.
Warning: This chapter contains some crude language and disturbing events. Reader's discretion is advised. Please do not proceed if you are easily offended by violence.
Creeper Compton hugs go out to his biggest fan, my super beta Southernlady23. This chapter was difficult to write because I didn't want to kill you. LOL Enjoy your afterlife and I'm sorry I didn't get to send you off with a smile on your face. Please come back to beta my work from the other side. Hehe
Song to listen to this chapter: Breaking Benjamin - What Lies Beneath
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story. All recognizable characters belong to Charlaine Harris. Julie and Tootie are all MINE. Chapter 14:
After his narrow escape at Sookie's hotel, Bill sped down the highway, constantly looking in his rear view mirror to make sure no cops were trailing him.
He drove around for awhile, finally deciding to grab something to eat before he returned to the hotel. Pulling into a Sonic Drive-In, he ordered and sat in his car, waiting for the carhop to deliver his food. Momentarily reminiscing about being in Sookie's room, he slid his hand into his pocket, and idly caressed the lace memento between his fingers that rested inside.
From his peripheral vision, he saw the carhop roller-skating toward his rental car, he pulled his hand out of his pocket and reached around for his wallet to pay the young girl. Setting his burger and drink in the center console, he started up the vehicle to make his way back to his hotel.
He parked and exited the vehicle with his dinner, stealing a backwards glance at the rental car behind him. Somewhere, in the back of his mind, thoughts of the meddling bell boy at Sookie's hotel crept up on him. Panic seized him, and he was filled with dread, wondering if he had truly made a clean getaway or not. He quickly composed himself and dismissed his fears, if the bell boy had gotten a good look at the car's license plate, there was a good chance he would be in jail by now.
Unlocking his room door, he looked around apprehensively before entering and locking the door behind him. Sitting at the small table close to the door, he finally let out a sigh of relief as he unpacked his burger and ate it in the dark, silent room.
I was so close. In her room, touching her things, and that fucking bell boy had to ruin my chances of entering her room later. Now she'll be cautious of everyone around her. How am I supposed to approach her now without her being suspicious? The only thing I have gained from this disastrous vacation is the little memento of my sweet Sookie.
Taking a drink of his soda, he set it down before he reached into his pocket to pull the small lacey fabric from it. Caressing the fabric between his fingers, he closed his eyes and pictured Sookie wearing it for him. He lifted the lace to his face and took a lungful of her musky scent still lingering on the delicate cloth.
Sookie, this is but a small detour to your final destination to me. I can't believe you are making me wait so long. This is only making the hunt all the more alluring. Stalking my prey before I pounce is a game I'm familiar with. Soon, my sweet, soon you will be mine. I will never allow you to leave my side. Only death will free you from my grasp.
With a sadistic smile playing on his lips, he disposed of the remnants of his quick dinner and removed his clothes to lay on his bed. He fell asleep clutching Sookie's panties in his hand and thoughts of all the delicious, torturous things he planned for her.
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After waking up, ordering some breakfast and showering the next morning, he dressed to start his hunt again. Knowing he could not risk returning to Sookie's hotel, he made his way down to the nearby beach. Finding a spot not far from the lifeguard's post, he set down his towel and removed his shirt to appear as one of the sun worshippers already out enjoying the early morning rays.
He stretched back, enjoying the sun on his skin as he awaited Sookie and her friend's arrival, hoping that the incident from the day before had not run them off. He noticed the blonde female lifeguard that helped Sookie when she was drowning, climb the ramp leading to the lifeguard stand and cursed his luck that it was not the phony Casanova Sookie was so fond of.
Where the fuck was he? Bill wondered.
Sitting back on his hands, Bill regretted coming out without some type of sun block. His usually pasty complexion was quickly baking in the sun and making him look as red as a lobster.
"Oh, wow. You really should put something on before you burn," came a feminine voice from above him.
Bill covered his eyes to block the sun and was stunned by the woman addressing him. As he glanced quickly up at her, he noticed she had a slight resemblance to Sookie. They both had had long, blonde hair, but this new girl had a fuller face, smaller breasts, and was a foot taller than his Sookie. Still, the similarities were there and he couldn't help but smile at the girl as her hair swept in the breeze above him.
Happy his luck had changed, he replied, "It seems that in my haste to get to the beach this morning, I overlooked packing some essentials."
"Lucky for you, I came along then. I think I still have some lotion in my bag."
"Would you be so kind as to help an older gentleman from being burnt by sharing your precious lotion?" Bill smirked sinisterly as he slid into his role of the unsuspecting predator.
The lady returned the smirk and retorted, "Sure. That is, as long as I can help you rub it on."
"I believe that would be sufficient payment for the use of your sun block," Bill winked at her causing her to giggle. "What's your name, darling?"
"Julie, but all my friends call me Jules. What about you, handsome stranger? You tell me your name and I'll let you call me whatever you want." Julie returned the wink.
"That sounds like a fantastic idea. I'm William, but you can call me Bill."
"Bill, huh? Do you mind if I call you Billy?" Jules asked while she rummaged through her beach bag in search of her sun block.
Bill gritted his teeth to hide his annoyance at the nickname she suggested. No one had ever considered calling him Billy before. When he was younger, he made sure the kids at military school knew to keep from taunting him by calling him silly childish names.
"I'd prefer it if you did not."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable. Bill is fine with me."
"Thank you."
"So what brings you to South Padre for spring break, Bill? Business or pleasure?" Jules asked as she laid her towel next to Bill's, sat down and opened her sun block bottle.
"I needed a break from my mundane life and nothing is better than the ocean breeze. I'm feeling rejuvenated already. If I find a bit of pleasure while here, then it'll be all worth it."
"True, the ocean is so refreshing. Maybe we can find something pleasurable together?" Jules arched a brow playfully at him.
Bill chuckled. "Indeed. What about yourself? Are you visiting or are you a local?"
"I live here, I rent a beach house not too far from here. I decided to take a small stroll when I came upon you roasting in the sun. Good thing I stopped when I did, or you'd be in pain later tonight," she repeated.
Bill nodded to Jules, annoyed at her fishing for a compliment for a second time. What a needy bitch, he thought, still not giving her any thanks as he glanced at the lifeguard stand and the area close to it. Although Jules was a welcomed distraction, nothing would make him lose sight of what he was doing here.
Where is she? I'll make that bell boy pay for his interfering if he scared Sookie off.
"Bill?"
"Hm? Oh, I'm sorry, What were you saying?"
"I asked if you were ready for me to rub you down."
"Ah, yes…that would be great." Bill smiled tightly to hide his irritation and hoped that Sookie had not left the hotel.
He sat quietly, acting as if he was listening, while Julie continued to talk his ear off about her life. He wasn't interested in learning anything about her, but he needed something to make him look less suspicious as he was waiting patiently for any sign of Sookie.
He looked to the lifeguard stand and saw the blonde on her cell phone while she was walking down the ramp. She turned to walk in his direction and as she neared he could hear her side of the conversation.
"Hadley, you can't be serious. Sookie's screams of ecstasy woke you up?" Pam laughed as she stopped to continue her conversation. "I knew she wasn't the innocent girl she portrayed herself as. It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for, right? Oh, I won't let Eric live this one down. When are you all heading back?"
Bill's body tensed and turned cold as he overheard what she just said. His Sookie and that pathetic lifeguard? It can't be true.
"Fine, I'll meet you all at the condo once you get back on dry land. I can't wait to get my hands on you, kitten. I'll have you purring and screaming all night. We'll put those two to shame." Pam laughed loudly and continued on her way to the Clubhouse.
Bill gritted his teeth to hide the growl that was threatening to escape. Now he knew why Sookie and the lifeguard were a no show to the beach today.
"Bill? Are you okay?"
Bill continued to look out at the ocean and think of all the things Sookie could be doing with that Eric.
"Earth to Bill. Anyone home over there?"
Trying to soften his features as to not alarm Julie he said, "I apologize. I was just thinking about something and got a bit carried away. Please, continue what you were saying." Bill looked to the side of him where Julie sat.
"Geez, Bill. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you weren't interested in me with all the daydreaming you were doing today. What's on your mind? Would you like to talk about it?"
"I'd rather not."
Standing up and brushing the sand from his shorts, he grabbed his shirt to pull it on."As nice as this has been, I must be heading off. It was nice to meet you, Julie."
"Are you sure? It wasn't something I said, was it? I was hoping we could hang out a bit more and…" Julie cleared her throat as she looked up at Bill. "Get to know each other better?"
Bill tried hard to reign in his temper. Julie seemed nice enough, but she was keeping him from following the female lifeguard.
"No, there was nothing you said that offended me…I just have another matter that I need to attend to first. Would you mind getting together later this evening?"
"That sounds great. Here, let me give you my number. You can give me a call and we can meet up or you can come by my place?" Julie dug into her big bag for a piece of paper and pen. After locating it and writing down her information she held it out to him.
Bill was looking at the lifeguard station, hoping that he'd get to his car before the lifeguard left. He felt Julie touch his hand and looked to see she was trying to hand him a piece of paper.
"Thanks. I'll be sure to give you a call."
"I look forward to it. Bye, Bill."
Bill tried to force a smile at her as he grabbed his towel. "Until later, Julie."
He turned to leave without a second glance in Julie's direction. He had to follow the lifeguard and see where Sookie was staying. This was his only chance at finding out where she was staying at now. Finally reaching his car, he saw the blonde as she walked out of the lifeguard station and get in a dark blue Saab.
He started his car and pulled out of the parking lot behind her. He tried to keep his distance, but kept her in his visual as he followed her. It wasn't a long drive and soon he saw her turn into a driveway. He drove past it slowly and parked a few houses away. He didn't want to be seen or risk her noticing that she had been followed. Sitting in the parked car, he noted the street name and address. Now it was a waiting game. Lowering his seat and adjusting his mirrors, he sat back to wait for their return.
Darkness crept up and he was starting to doze off as the glare of headlights lit his mirrors and hit his face. Opening his eyes, he saw the SUV turn into the same driveway and park. Keeping a watch on the doors, he saw the passenger door open and long slender legs slide out to stand on the ground. Looking up, he saw the object of his obsession close the door and walk to the rear of the vehicle. The back door opened and her cousin slid out and grabbed some bags from the back seat. Sookie's cousin closed the door and headed to the front door.
Sookie waited at the rear as Bill saw Eric approach from the opposite end to meet her. Eric gathered Sookie into his arms and pressed her into the back of the SUV as he pressed them together from lips to hips. Anger boiled into Bill as he saw Sookie throw her arms around Eric's neck and pull him tighter into her.
They pulled apart and Sookie turned as Eric unlocked and lifted the rear door to unload more bags. Sookie leaned further inside to grab something that must have fallen deeper into the cargo area and Eric playfully slapped her ass before groping it. Bill growled out loud as Sookie jumped at the contact and laughed loudly before hitting Eric on his chest.
Bill continued to watch as they got their bags and entered the condo. When the front door shut, Bill started the car and slammed on the gas as he sped off in rage. He was infuriated by Sookie's actions.
How could she allow him to put his hands on what is mine? I will make her pay dearly for her actions. You will beg me to end your life when I'm done with you, Sookie.
Trying to gain some composure, he thought of Julie.
Julie, yes, I can't get to you tonight, Sookie… but Julie will work as a great consolation and something to channel this anger into. Julie will be the perfect substitute.
Slowly he turned into his hotel and entered his room with a new purpose for the night. Throwing his clothes off, he headed for the shower.
Half an hour later, he was changed and ready to meet her. Grabbing his cell, he dialed her number and got her address. It was too late to meet anywhere else but she was more than happy to have him stop by for a late night cap.
He pulled into Julie's driveway and turned off the car. Reaching into his glove department he removed the bottle of Rohypnol and uncapped it to pour a few into his palm, thinking he needed to be prepared. Recapping the bottle and replacing it into the glove compartment, he shut it and exited the car.
Walking up to her door, he paused before knocking. Less than a minute later, it was opened to show Julie standing there in a long - almost virginal – white, flowing dress. For a moment, he saw Sookie standing before him, opening the door to greet him.
"Sookie," Bill breathed out in a whisper.
"Excuse me?"
"Ah… nothing, nothing at all. You look divine this evening."
"Why thank you, Bill, thanks so much for coming. Please, come in and make yourself at home." Julie swept her arm aside to allow him entrance.
"Thank you for inviting me, Julie. Your home is quiet lovely," he said as he entered her home and looked around. He wanted to assume his unsuspecting persona to get her to trust him a while longer.
"Thank you, you are so kind. Have a seat and I'll grab us something to drink. Is wine fine?"
"Yes, that would be great. Thanks."
"I'll be right back with two glasses then."
"Take your time."
Bill sat down on her sofa and rubbed away the weariness from his eyes. He'd been going full steam with little sleep for the last few days and it seemed to be catching up with him. He heard Julie's sandaled footsteps get louder as she approached him. Looking up with a false smile, he reached for the wine glass she offered him.
"Thank you."
"Oh! I have some snacks for us as well. Just a moment," Julie said as she set her glass down and turned to leave.
This was the distraction Bill needed. He wasn't up for banter with Julie for the rest of the night and the pills in his pocket would guarantee the girl would keep her mouth shut while he took what he wanted from her. Reaching into his pocket, he removed two pills, set them on the table, crushed them with the bottom of his wine glass then swept them from the table into his palm to pour into her wine. He lifted her glass to give it a swirl to help hide the taste of the pills in her drink. Just as he set her glass down, she walked in with a small platter.
"This is perfect. I'm not very hungry at the moment."
Lifting her glass she held it out for a toast. "A toast, to new friendships and getting to know each other better."
Bill lifted his glass to clink it against hers and smiled before taking a sip of his wine. His smile spread more as he saw the furrow of Julie's brow at the taste of the wine.
"Wow. That has a bit of a kick to it." She frowned, but took another larger sip.
"It's delicious. Just what I needed to end this day with."
"It wasn't too bad, was it? I mean you did meet me after all." Julie smiled and drank more of her wine.
"No, I believe this will be the highlight of my night."
Julie smiled and crossed her leg to run her foot up his pant leg. "I do believe you are right about that."
Bill smiled and waited for the drugs to kick in. Sipping his wine, he turned to look around her place a bit more. It was a small home, most likely a one bedroom. He hoped she lived alone or he may have company soon.
"This is a great place you have here, Julie. Do you stay here by yourself?"
"Yes, it's just me and my cat of course. He's around here somewhere. He doesn't like strangers, so he's probably hiding." She was already starting to slur her words a bit.
"That's nice. Cat's are such great companion animals."
"Do you have any animals, Bill?"
"No, I do not."
"That's a shame. I love my Tootie. He's a great snuggler. What about you? Are you a snuggler?" Julie asked as she leaned closer to him and ran a finger across the lapels of his suit jacket.
"I can't say that I am. I'm used to sleeping alone."
"Well, we'll just have to change that won't we?" Julie slurred more and slid her hand inside his jacket to stroke his chest.
Bill tensed up, but allowed Julie to touch him. In his mind, he tried to imagine it was Sookie who was touching him and he relaxed a bit more. When Julie pushed up to whisper in his ear, the stench of the wine and the difference of tone in her voice shattered his illusion.
"Bill…" she whispered before laying her head against his chest and passed out.
Thank God. I was starting to think I didn't use enough on her.
Sliding free of Julie's hold, he laid her head down on the cushion he had been seated on. Grabbing the wine glasses, he walked into the kitchen to rinse and wash them. Wiping them with a cloth to remove him finger prints, he found the cabinet she kept them in and placed them back in their designated spot.
Returning to the living room, he grabbed the platter with the towel and moved back to the kitchen to place it into the refrigerator. Looking out into the living room, he didn't see anything else that he left behind or touched. Walking over to the sofa, he slid his arms under Julie's neck and knees to lift her. Turning around, he walked to a door to the side of the kitchen. He hoped it was her bedroom, and using the towel to turn the knob, he pushed it open with his shoe. Relief flooded him as he had indeed found her bedroom.
He threw Julie on the bed and his heart stopped as she groaned and turned over. When she didn't wake up, he looked around for things he could use. While rummaging in her drawers, he thought of Sookie and what she was up to today. Growing outraged by the different scenarios playing in his head, he pulled what he wanted free from the drawer. Turning with an evil smirk on his face, he approached Julie.
Once he had her where he wanted her, he threw his jacket on the small chaise lounge in the corner. Sliding his tie free from his neck he removed it with a snap and sat on the chaise to wait for Julie to awaken.
An hour later Julie groaned and tried to move on the bed. She felt like she had a hang over and tried to open her eyes but was having a hard time. She attempted to rub her eyes to help open them when she felt her arms being restrained.
What… the… fuck? What's going on? Where am I?
Her heart thumped in her chest and adrenaline coursed through her body, as she threw her lids open and strained to see in the darkness.
"So nice of you to finally join me,"
"Who's there? What do you want?"
"Don't you recognize the voice of your love?"
"My love? What are you talking about?"
She tried to remember what was going on before she awoke in this predicament.
"Bill? Is that you? Why do you have me tied up? What are you, some type of pervert?"
"Tsk, tsk. I would not have you calling me names and disrespecting me anymore, Sookie. You have made a fool out of me one too many times already."
Julie's blood turned cold as she heard the distant coldness of his voice as he addressed her as Sookie.
"S..Sookie? What are you talking about, Bill? My name is Julie. You met me at the beach today, remember?"
"Don't try to play these games with me, Sookie. I know who you are and what you've been doing while you've been here. Flaunting your body like a common whore,, touching that filthy lifeguard with the hands that are meant for my body only. You belong to me, Sookie, and I will not allow him to defile what is rightfully mine.."
"Bill, please listen to me…I'm not this Sookie you keep talking about. Look at me, I'm Julie. Please stop this and let me go. I won't call the cops, I won't tell anyone about this, just please let me go."
"I can't do that, Sookie. I've been waiting for you to come to me willingly and now that I have you, I'm not letting you go. You have to pay for your actions. You have to pay for the disrespect. You have to pay for pushing my affections aside all the while you throw yourself at the first man who shows you attention here."
"I'm not Sookie! Stop this! Stop this right now!"
"You will not raise your voice to me, Sookie! I'm in charge here and I make the rules." Getting up from the chair, he strode towards Julie and looked down at her with a cold, dead stare.
Julie gasped and tears started to fall from the corners of her eyes as she trembled in fear. She should have never invited him into her home. Why had she trusted a stranger whom she knew nothing about? She had been way too trusting and this was going to be a lesson she was going to learn the hard way.
"Please…please don't hurt me. Bill, I'm sorry…I'm sorry for disrespecting you. I'll never do it again, just please don't hurt me."
"It's too late, Sookie. Your words won't sway my decision. You've allowed him into your body, to touch what is mine. How can I trust you won't do that again? How can I touch you and not see his hands on you? No, this is the only way."
"No...please, no. Don't do this, Bill. I love you and only you. There is no other and will be no other."
"Save your breath, Sookie. Stop your pleading, there is no way to change my mind."
Julie began to shake as the tears and sobs racked through her body. She looked up to Bill to plead with her eyes for him to let her go and saw his sick, twisted smile as he watched her cry in vain.
Bill sat on the bed beside Julie and stroked her hair in a false comforting manner. He reached into his pocket with his other hand and removed his tie. Lifting Julie's head he slipped it around her head and set it back onto the pillows with her hair fanned across it.
"You fucking, bastard! I'm not your fucking bitch Sookie. No wonder she doesn't want you, you're a psycho. Who would want your sick ass?"
Shaking her head and gasping between her sobs, she took a deep breath as she prepared herself to scream out in a last Hail Mary attempt to get someone to save her.
As if he knew what she was about to do, Bill grabbed the ends of the tie and twisted it to cut off the scream in her throat. She struggled against the binds her hands and feet were in and looked up at one only to see one of her favorite silk scarves hindering her escape. She tugged against them and tried in vain to get free. She felt her face turn hot and knew her last breath would run out soon.
Turning back to Bill, she shook her head and looked at him while her tears fell down her face. She let go of the breath she held and mouthed the word 'please'.
"I loved you, Sookie. Farewell, my love."
Bill looked on as Julie's eyes opened wide and the life drained from them. He gave a final tug before sliding the tie free from her bruised neck. Sitting beside her, he enjoyed the look of death on her face for awhile.
With one last look, he stood up from the bed and walked to the chaise to grab his suit jacket. He folded it over his arm and started to walk out. When he was about to reach the bedroom door, he tripped over something and fell to the floor.
Turning over on his hands and feet, he looked up into a pair of glowing yellow eyes. A loud hiss assaulted Bill's ears and a sharp sting burned his face as Julie's cat appeared under the bed and fiercely swiped at his face with it's sharp claws.
"Fucking cat!" Bill lifted a hand to his face and felt blood trickle down from his cheek.
He rose to his feet, and stomped on the floor to scare the cat deeper under the bed. He bent down to pick up his jacket from the floor and walked out, leaving Julie's body tied to her bed.
A/N: So Tootie got Bill back for killing his master. LOL Gotta love cats. Please review.
Author: Viking Fangtasies
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Filed Under: Rescue Me
I want to say a quick hello to my loyal readers, the new readers, and alerters. I'm so happy your're enjoying my little ditty here.
A huge thank you to everyone who left me reviews for the last chapter. I'm glad you all enjoyed the dolphin swimming and yacht fun. Now, I've been promising you this lemon for a bit, so your patience has finally paid off. I really hope my lemons live up to your expectations. If you love my lemonade please leave a review at the bottom.
Naked Viking hugs go out to my fab ladies rcherry1977, EricDreamer, and my awesome-sauce beta Southernlady23.
Song to listen to this chapter:
Come on Closer - Jem
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Charlaine Harris. I just like to have them rock the boat. Chapter 13:
Eric spread his stance to halt the downward descent of his shorts. They were hanging off his slim hips, but still covering the erection that was starting to stir after hearing Sookie's words. He spun around quickly and captured her in his arms to give her a passionate kiss.
As Sookie opened her mouth to allow his tongue entrance, she flung her arms around his shoulders and pulled him closer to her. She pressed her lower body into him and felt Eric slide his hand up her back, attempting to tug her bikini strings free.
Reluctantly, Sookie broke their kiss, and pulled back to look in his darkening gaze as she shook her head 'no' slowly at him.
Eric looked at her in confusion and with a furrowed brow. Was I mistaken when she said she wasn't stopping? Maybe she changed her mind? Disappointment was settling in his face before he felt her arms run down his neck.
Sookie looked up at him with a mischievous smirk, and laid her palms flat on his chest, nudging him a few steps back until his legs hit the end of the bed. With a playful push, she made him sit on the foot of the bed. Turning around, she located her beach bag and reached in it for her iPod. Scrolling through the song list, she found the song she wanted and hit play. Turning up the volume, she set it down on the side table next to the bed.
The sultry music pumped out of the speaker and Sookie moved to stand in front of Eric.
Come on closer I wanna show you what I'd like to do You sit back now And relax now I'll take care of you
She began to dip and sway her hips slowly to the beat, channeling her inner sex goddess. She was in a playful, teasing mood and wanted to see how far Eric would allow her to push him.
She ran her hands up and down her body as she moved with the music, her stomach coiled tightly as she kept her eyes on Eric's lustful gaze. He sat back on his hands and watched her slow, seductive movements.
Locking her gaze with his, she turned around and bent over, trailing her hands from her calf up to her thigh. Standing up straight, she flipped her hair and smacked her ass with a feigned shocked expression.
Eric growled at her actions and she continued to swing her hips slowly to the beat of the song she selected, raking her nails up her body, moving them to her full breasts. Lightly stroking her nipples, they tightened and strained against the thin fabric of her top.
Looking into Eric's feral expression, she bit her bottom lip and reached behind her neck with one hand to twirl one of the bikini strings keeping her top on, around her finger. She gave it a slight tug, without releasing it completely, before moving her hand up to her neck and toward her mouth. She bit her finger, and slowly swirled her tongue around it and sucked on it.
Eric gave a small groan, and shifted on the bed. Her hot, little tease was wearing on his patience. He didn't know how much longer he could hold back before he pounced and had his way with her. He clutched the sheets in an attempt to keep seated on the bed.
Reaching behind her back, Sookie slowly untied the bikini strings beneath her shoulder blades. She slid her hands to her front, to keep the triangles of fabric from exposing her breasts completely to Eric. With another dip of her hips, she slowly inched up the fabric to expose the bottoms of her breasts for a small, teasing peek. She heard Eric growl and it aroused her, making her bikini bottoms dampen.
Holding the fabric in place with one arm, she moved her other hand up to untie the strings behind her neck. Tugging them, the strings slid from their place and over her arm, holding the small triangles to her breasts. She moved forward within an arm's length of Eric, and finally allowed the fabric to flutter to the floor.
Eric let out a small gasp and reached out to cup her breasts, squeezing and massaging them. He moved his fingers to lightly strum her pert nipples with his thumbs, making Sookie throw her head back and moan at the feel of his warm hands on her breasts.
"Uh uh. I'm not through with you yet," she whispered, lightly slapping his hands away.
He molded his hands to her hips, then placed open mouth kisses below her navel, allowing his tongue to dip in. He tried to untie the bikini strings at her hips, but Sookie wiggled free from his grasp.
Spinning around, she writhed against the bulge in his crotch and smiled as she continued to tease him.
Eric groaned as Sookie rubbed her backside on his painfully erect cock. He slid his hands down her smooth back, towards her sides, moving up to caress her breasts, and smirked as he felt Sookie's body shiver and arch from the contact.
Sookie pushed back into Eric's crotch once more and felt him move his hands up to her swollen breasts. This time, she didn't protest and moaned as he moved to pinch her nipples, making them tighten under his attentions. Rotating her hips more into him made him growl and nibble against her neck.
"Uh...Eric," she whispered out breathlessly and slowly sat on his lap, surrendering to him.
Eric smiled and was relieved her teasing had come to an end. Leaving one hand on her breast, he continued to pluck her nipples, and slid his other hand down to loop one of her legs over his knee. He moved her other leg around his opposite knee, and opened her up for him as her feet dangled from the ground. Sookie leaned back, molding into his chest, and he ran his hands down to the front of her bikini bottoms and cupped her mound.
He swiveled his hips and moved them in a circular motion, rubbing his hardened length between her spread legs. He squeezed her mound, eliciting a breathy moan from Sookie.
Sookie's body was humming with pleasure as Eric continued to swivel his hips in a circular motion, stroking and playing with her body.
If he keeps this up, I won't last much longer.
As if Eric had heard her thought, he stopped and set her on her feet. Turning them, he laid her down on the bed before standing at his full height. With a smirk on his face, he allowed his shorts to fall the rest of the way to the floor, and noticed Sookie bite her lip from looking down at his newly exposed flesh.
Sookie looked on as Eric's shorts slid down his toned thighs and his rigid length made her mouth water. She licked her lower lip as she scooted up on the bed to lay her head against the pillows and headboard. She had to rub her legs together to bring the fire that was raging between them down to a simmer.
The bed dipped as Eric climbed on it. He heard Sookie's breath hitch as he lowered to his hands and stalked towards her slowly. He placed small kisses at her feet and trailed them up her long, smooth legs. He was returning her teasing and wanted to drive her mad with lust and skipped the areas where he knew she wanted him most. He moved up her torso, delivering more kisses as he made his ascent. Stopping at her chest, he looked at her once before he leaned down to lick her breast from the bottom to the tip, ending his assault with a swirl and nibble on her taunt, pink nipple. He felt Sookie's hand grasp his hair tightly, and he moved to the opposite side to deliver the same attention to its mate.
Sookie felt one of Eric's hands slither up her thighs, making it's way towards her center and she bucked her hips to meet it, only to be disappointed as it changed directions to slide North. She let out a frustrated sigh and pulled Eric's hair roughly.
Eric chuckled at her impatience. "Patience, Lover. I thought you deserved a little pay back for that enticing show you just performed."
"Eric!"
He chuckled more before trailing his fingers along her nether lips through her bikini bottoms.
Sookie hissed at the feelings he was creating in her body. She tried to rock her hips up for more friction, but that only made Eric stop his actions.
Eric put his hand in Sookie's hair, and tilted her neck to trace his tongue along the shell of her ear, before he nibbled on her lobe and placed small kiss just below it. He felt Sookie shiver and purr, and knew this must be a hot spot for her. He began placing open mouthed kisses down her throat to her collar bone. He licked down her torso, keeping his eyes on hers as he made his descent to her lower body.
"Watch me, Lover," he whispered before he dipped his head down to lick her through the cloth of her bikini bottoms.
Sookie tried to keep her eyes on his as he licked up her slit, and decided to reach for the strings on her hips. She tugged them loose as quickly as she could, eager to feel his tongue on her flesh.
Eric lifted his mouth from between her legs and grinned before he tugged the bikini strings free from her body. He latched onto her bare, swollen clit and suckled it as he worked a finger into her wet, warm core. He began to slowly thrust it into her before he added a second finger. He continued to slowly push his fingers into her, teasing her and making her moan for him. He was quickly becoming addicted to her moans of pleasure.
Sookie voiced her pleasure more intently and bucked into his hand as he increased his rhythm. Her body felt like it was on fire and he was heating it up more with each thrust into her core. Her lower belly started to coil tight and she knew it wouldn't take much longer to push her over the edge.
Eric curled his fingers into Sookie, staring at her darkening gaze as he nibbled lightly on her engorged nub. He saw Sookie arch her back and let out a loud scream of pleasure as he felt her inner muscles clench tightly and spasm around his fingers. He lapped up her juices as they spilled from her freely, and with one last kiss to her nub, he slid up her body to softly kiss her mouth.
Sookie was in a daze, panting and trying to gain composure after the orgasm rushed through her so quickly. She felt Eric lay his lips on hers and she kissed him back reverently. She stroked his back as they kissed, and smiled when she felt his hardness bump against her thigh. Reaching down, she grasped and stroked it lightly.
"Sookie, I didn't think to bring any protection. I wasn't expecting anything to happen, or I would've grabbed something before we left."
Sookie looked up at him and let out a frustrated sigh. "What kind of lifeguard are you?" she asked. "I thought you were always supposed to be prepared?"
Eric chuckled. "That's the boyscouts, darling."
Sookie smiled up at him. "Whatever. Good thing for you, I came prepared."
Sookie pushed Eric aside as she rolled over to her bag on the floor. Rummaging through it, she found the foil package and came up with a triumphant smile, holding it between her fingers.
Eric leaned back over her to capture her lips in a rough kiss. He grabbed the package from Sookie and tore it open. Taking the latex ring from it's wrapper, he laid on his side to roll it onto his hardened length. Returning to lay between Sookie's legs, he felt Sookie grasp his cock and rub his tip around her nub before sliding his length up and down her wet slit.
Sookie gasped at his large size, but her body quickly opened up to allow him entrance. She moaned as he filled her inch by inch and when she felt as comfortable as she could, she started to rock against him, setting a slow pace to their movements. She felt his cock throb in her as he slowly pushed in and out of her. The feelings were so intense and overwhelming, and when she had enough of the slow movements, she increased the rhythm and met Eric thrust for thrust. Her body was tingling still from her first orgasm and the pleasure he was bringing her.
"Ahh..Eric...yes..yes!"
"Sookie, fuck...you're so tight."
Eric began pushing into her hard and deep, pulling out then slamming back in. He shut his eyes as he savored the tightness of her wet entrance. He felt Sookie digging her nails into his shoulders as he continued to drive deeper into her. He slid back to his knees and lifted one of Sookie's legs to hold it against his chest. He felt his cock throb from the new position and knew he wouldn't last much longer. He reached down to pinch Sookie's nub and plunged deeper into her.
"ERIC!" Sookie screamed out as her second orgasm ripped through her body.
Eric felt Sookie shudder in pleasure and climaxed as he thrust once more into her.
"FUCK...Sookie!" His cock swelled within her walls and he spilled into the latex sleeve.
Holding himself above Sookie, with his arms on each side of her head, he lowered his mouth to kiss hers before rolling off her sweat drenched body. He lifted himself from the bed and walked towards the bathroom, to dispose of the condom. Returning back to the bed, he stared down at Sookie who was panting the same as he was. He wiped the hair stuck to her forehead away, and put it behind her ear, before he leaned forward to place a small kiss on her temple.
Sookie turned to smile at Eric and reached up to cup his face. "Eric, that was...wow..."
"I know, Lover. I know. Why did we wait so long?" Eric murmured into Sookie's ear.
She giggled and mumbled something indiscernible back that made him chuckle. He encircled his strong arms around her and pulled her to his side. Sookie snuggled up to him, wrapping her body around his as well, and lay her head on his chest. The sound of his heartbeat lulled her into a deep sleep, sated and satisfied.
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An hour later, they were awoken by giggles coming from the hallway. Sookie stretched and kissed Eric's chest as she made her way to the bathroom. She knew it had to be the girls on the other side of the door, so she banged on it before walking into the bathroom to wash up.
The bang on the door caused the gigglers to yelp in surprise before she heard footsteps running up the stairs. Sookie laughed while she looked at Eric who was smiling from ear to ear on the bed. She turned back and walked to the bathroom.
"Why don't you come over here, big boy? I'm going to clean you from head to toe – all part of the Sookie Aftercare Service," Sookie stated with a flirty smile.
"Mmm…Sookie Service? Sounds downright sinful." He stood from the bed and said, "Why don't you come over here and tell me what does this service include?"
Sookie ran to him and jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist as Eric caught her. "The first rule about Sookie's Aftercare Service is we don't talk about the service." Laughing loudly, they both made their way to small bathroom.
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"I think it's time to rejoin our friends, Eric," Sookie whispered, just a few moments later as she stood in the bathroom's doorway.
"Lover, the way you're standing there, looking damn right fuckable, I want nothing more than to drag you back to bed and have my way with you again."
"As tempting as that sounds, I don't think our friends would appreciate us staying locked up in this room for the rest of the day." Sookie grinned and walked over to the foot of the bed to pick up her bikini top.
"Sookie, I could give fuck what they think. I want you and that small taste was not nearly enough for me."
"If you're a good boy, you might get a repeat performance later." Sookie winked at him as she tied her top on and picked up Eric's shorts, while throwing them at him.
Eric leaped to his knees and moved to the foot of the bed. He snatched his shorts in his hands as he reached for Sookie. "Are you fine with this, Sookie? I need to know you don't regret what we did."
"I'm fine, Eric. I wouldn't have done anything if I wasn't ready." She leaned down to peck his lips lightly before turning to look for her bottoms. She found them hanging halfway off the bed, tangled up in the sheets.
"You were more than ready, Lover. Now hurry up and get dressed, I cannot wait for this day to end and get you back to my house and in my bed." Eric slipped off the bed to pull his shorts up his lean thighs.
Sookie turned and bit her lip and watched with disappointment as Eric covered himself. "My sentiments exactly, Eric."
Eric grabbed her and pulled her into him for a lingering kiss. She broke the kiss with a nibble to his bottom lip before saying, "Come on, before you talk me out of this bikini again." She swatted his hands away as they gave her hips ties a playful tug.
Eric chuckled and followed Sookie as she opened and passed through the cabin door. He enjoyed the view as she climbed the stairs ahead of him. He could not keep his hands off her and quickly found himself reaching up to grope her tantalizing cheeks.
"ERIC!" Sookie gasped out.
"What?"
Sookie laughed and shook her head lightly as she reached the saloon and quickly walked towards the sliding doors. Before walking past the doors, she moved aside by the steps leading to the fly bridge.
"After you." Sookie spread her arms in the direction of the steps.
"Sookie, you know ladies always go first. What kind of a gentleman would I be if I went before you? I promise to keep my hands to myself...this time," he smirked at her.
Sookie laughed at that and proceeded to climb the stairs where she heard their friends talking above them. As soon as her head peeked through the opening, their hushed conversation ceased.
"Hey, guys!" she said cheerfully.
"Hey, yourself. By the way, thanks for that loud wake up from my nap." Hadley grinned widely at Sookie as Amelia and Tray tried to hold in their laughter.
"Oh hush." Sookie flushed at her cousin's words.
"I thought the boat would capsize with all the rocking you two were doing down there, Sookie."
"Oh...my...God! Hadley, if you don't stop, I'll have Eric throw you overboard." Sookie laughed at the startled look on Hadley's face.
"You wouldn't dare," Hadley shrieked out.
"I don't know. Are you willing to risk finding out?" Sookie arched a brow at Hadley.
That instantly shut Hadley up, who looked out at the water.
Eric was standing back watching the exchange between Sookie and Hadley with a grin on his face. Hadley sure knew how to tease and when to stop. He wouldn't dare throw her overboard, but he might pick her up and act like he would.
"Girls, enough with the teasing. We're all here to have fun so let's enjoy it. Sookie, Eric, Tray has most of the food ready. There's steaks, chicken, baked potatoes, and pasta salad downstairs. There are also some beers and sodas in the fridge. Why don't we all head down there and start serving ourselves?"
"Thanks, Amelia. Tray, the food looks and smells great," Sookie said as she passed him by to descend the stairs
"Thanks, Sookie," Tray answered her as the girls all rose to head downstairs.
Stepping up to Tray, Eric asked, "Hey, you need help with anything?"
"I think I got everything under control here, but thanks for asking. Go ahead and make yourself a plate, I'm just about done here and I'll join everyone."
"Thanks for helping out, Tray. I didn't mean to abandon you up here."
"No worries, man. I understand that things come up." Tray chuckled as Eric shook his head and patted Tray on the back.
Eric headed downstairs where the girls were setting up the table with all the food and walked to the fridge to grab some drinks for everyone.
Once they were done setting up, Tray joined them with the last platter of BBQ. They all served each other and sat around eating and bantering lightly with each other. Soon the sunset was starting to set and they knew they had to head home soon.
Eric decided to pull the anchor up and steer them homeward from the helm station in the saloon. Sookie helped in the galley with the clean up, since she missed out on things earlier. Once everything was cleaned and in its rightful place, Sookie walked up to Eric's navigation station.
"Thanks for today. It was great, and I really needed this to get my mind of all the unpleasantness of this trip," she said, throwing her arms around his shoulders and placing a small kiss on his cheek.
"You're welcome, Sookie. I'm happy you and your friends enjoyed it."
"Yes, we definitely did, but don't think I've forgotten about the talk we still need to have, Eric."
"Of course, Lover. I said we'd talk and that's exactly what we'll do." Eric smiled reluctantly at her.
He knew he couldn't keep something this important from Sookie, but he wanted to do anything he could to keep her safe. He just hoped that once he revealed the truth of the situation, she wouldn't run away from him or worse, decide to go home. He just met her and he wasn't ready to let her go. A/N: There you have it! So, what do you think? Will Sookie run? Will she stay and allow Eric to be her protector? Let me hear your thoughts.
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Author: Viking Fangtasies
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Filed Under: Rescue Me
Big smooches go to my wonderful pre-readers Rcherry1977 and EricDreamer. I also want to thank Southernlady23 for taking up the reigns as my new beta and allowing me to bounce some ideas off her. She's been great with helping me map out some things for this story. If I could send her some Whataburger as a thank you, I would totally do it. hehehe
Song to listen to in this chapter: Today was a Fairytale - Taylor Swift
Disclaimer: I still don't own them, I just like taking them out on a boat. Chapter 12 Sookie awoke with a start a few times throughout the night. The first time, she didn't know where she was until she felt Eric laying beside her. This made her feel reassured she was safe and away from harm. She wrapped her leg around his thigh and snuggled deeper into him as she laid a sweet kiss on his chest. She felt Eric tighten his hold around her, which made her smile and fall back soundly to sleep.
The last time she awoke, she felt the warmth of the sun across her face as she lifted her head to gaze sleepily at Eric with her chin resting on his chest. His arms were still wrapped around her with her half laying on him. He was so handsome while he was resting, and the way the light lit his hair made it look like he had a halo around his head. She was so happy, she let her guard down with him and allowed herself to get to know him better.
Sookie shifted a bit and felt something hard hit up against her thigh. She turned her head and lifted the covers to look under them. When she saw what she hit, she lowered the covers slowly, biting her lower lip to hold back a moan from escaping. Turning her head back to look at Eric's face, she saw he was staring at her with a smirk playing on his lips. She quickly hid her face in his chest to hide her embarrassment at getting caught admiring his morning wood.
Eric softly chuckled at her reaction. "Well, good morning to you, too."
He stroked her back to try to help her get over her embarrassment. Reaching under her chin, he tilted her face up to place a small kiss against her lips.
"Let's get this day started. I have some plans for us and I need to make some arrangements."
Sookie laid her head back down and nodded against his chest, not able to respond just yet.
Eric chuckled again. "I may need you to move just a bit so I can leave the bed, Sookie."
Sookie's eyes widened. "I'm sorry," she answered sheeplishly.
Sookie quickly moved off of him to scoot to the other side of the bed. She was flushed bright red as she sat up and hugged her knees to her chest. She watched as Eric rolled out of bed and stretched, revealing a light patch of blonde hair trailing down into his lounge pants when his tank top lifted.
Eric caught Sookie checking him out again and winked at her when her eyes finally met his. He chuckled again as she buried her face into her knees.
'How does this man make me blush like a school girl with a crush?'
"I'll get breakfast started. Why don't you get up and dressed? Meet you in the kitchen when you're ready?" Eric smiled then walked out of the room.
He pulled out the ingredients to start some waffles. He knew Pam and Hadley would probably be up at some point, so he decided to make enough for them as well. Grabbing his phone from the bar, he made quick call to Tray as the waffle iron heated up.
After the call Eric, made his way down the hall to knock on Pam's door. She had to work today and he didn't want her to be late.
"I'm up!" Pam yelled through the door.
"I'm sure you're up, now get your ass out of the bed and get ready for work!" Eric yelled back.
"Fuck off, sunshine boy," Pam snarled back.
Eric laughed and went back to making waffles, waiting for his grouchy cousin to get her ass up. He heard the door open to his bedroom and turned to see Sookie entering the kitchen. She was in some white shorts and a pink halter top, and her hair was pulled up in a ponytail. He smiled at her, walked over to pull her into a tight embrace, and placed a light kiss on her lips.
Eric leaned back and looked into Sookie's eyes."You look beautiful, lover. How are you feeling this morning?"
"Oh hush, Eric. I look a mess, my eyes are still puffy from last night," Sookie admonished while trying to make sure her hair wasn't all over the place.
"Nonsense. You'll always look beautiful to me." Eric smiled at her, hoping to lighten her mood.
"Thank you. I'm feeling better now that we're away from that hotel." Sookie shivered slightly.
Eric ran his hands up and down her arms, trying to stop her from shivering. "Nothing will get you, Sookie, while I'm around. Now come have some waffles, then we're going out for the day."
"Where are we going? Are you going to tell me, or is it another surprise?" Sookie asked as she walked over to the bar and sat on the stool. She remained still, watching Eric remove some waffles from the waffle iron.
"No surprises; I'll tell you shortly once Pam and Hadley make it out of their room." Eric nodded towards Pam's door.
Sookie laughed and thanked Eric as he set down some waffles topped with fruit in front of her. He handed her some coffee and she sighed as she took her first sip. She continued to watch as Eric moved about the kitchen, fixing waffles and plates for everyone. When he was done, he settled next to her as they ate in silence.
They heard the door open at the end of the hallway and heard Pam and Hadley making their way to them.
"Good morning," Sookie said to them as they entered the kitchen to grab some waffles.
"Yes, it seems it's morning. As to whether it's a good one, that remains to be seen," Pam stated flatly.
"Come on, Pammie, don't be such a downer." Eric smirked at Pam, and she returned his smile with a glare.
"What have I told you about calling me that?"
"I don't know what you're talking about, Pammie." Eric chuckled.
Pam snarled at Eric, then turned her lips up into a huge grin. "Oh, dear cousin, looks like that vampire was on the prowl again last night."
Pam was staring at Sookie's neck where Eric had left a mark, matching the one she left on him the night before. Sookie had hoped the halter she wore would hide it enough to keep her from explaining anything. She should have known Pam would spot the mark like a shark notices a drop of blood in the ocean. Sookie flushed and looked down to her plate of waffles, trying to hide.
"Pamela. Enough," Eric warned.
Pam arched a brow at Eric. "So it's Pamela now? Perfect, I knew you'd see it my way."
Pam chuckled and walked away to sit next to Hadley on the remaining bar stool.
After a few silent moments, Hadley spoke up. "So what exactly happened last night at the hotel? Amelia called me crying and told me to come pack my things up. Was our room really broken into?"
"Did you ever find your keycard, Hadley?" Sookie asked her with a shaky voice.
"No. I think I lost it when we were at the club or on the way here that night? Who knows? Maybe when I was helping you in the bathroom?" Hadley stated, while continuing to eat her breakfast.
"Well, I think someone picked up your keycard and used it to enter our room. I don't know how they figured out the room number though. Eric, did you learn anything from the hotel manager?" Sookie continued with a puzzled look on her face.
"Let's not talk about that today. Why don't we have a good day and try to forget about this until later?" Eric shot Pam a look that said they needed to talk, but not now.
"But Eric-" Sookie tried to speak, but Eric interrupted her.
"Sookie, I'll tell you... just not today. Let's enjoy this beautiful day and we'll talk soon," Eric pleaded with her.
Sookie nodded in agreement. "Fine, but you will tell me all you know. Don't hide anything if it's important."
"I promise you I'll tell you everything." Eric leaned into Sookie and kissed her furrowed brow.
Pam nodded slightly to Eric before she rose from her stool. "Well, some of us have to work today; we can't all relax under the sun."
Pam took her plate to the sink where she rinsed it and placed it into the dishwasher. She grabbed her bag, then walked to Hadley to give her a kiss goodbye.
"I'll see you tonight, pussy cat." Pam slapped Hadley on her ass before turning to the door.
Hadley giggled. "I can't wait. Have a good day at work, honey."
Sookie laughed, shaking her head at her cousin and Pam.
Eric clapped his hands and said, "Okay, ladies. I need you both to pack a small bag with bathing suits and anything you need to sunbathe in. I'll grab some towels and some other things we'll need."
"Where are we going, Eric?" Sookie asked as she rinsed her plate along with Eric's.
"Well I'm taking you all out in my father's yacht. A day in the sun and on the water should melt away all your worries." Eric smiled at them both.
"Oh my God, Eric, that's great! I'll go get packed and meet you both in the living room in a bit," Hadley said before running down the hallway.
"What about work? Don't you work today?" Sookie asked as she cleaned up the mess Eric made.
"I called in a favor and another lifeguard is covering for me today." Eric wrapped his arms around Sookie from behind and kissed the side of her neck.
Sookie moaned and wiggled her ass into Eric. "If you keep that up I won't want to leave this house."
Eric groaned and laid small kisses across Sookie's shoulders. "As much as I'd love that, I believe Amelia and Tray would be disappointed if we didn't meet them at the marina."
Sookie sighed before she turned around in Eric's arms."Then stop tempting me, and let's get moving."
Eric laughed and released Sookie from his hold with one last kiss on her cheek. "As you wish, lover."
They were packed and ready in no time. They jumped into Eric's other vehicle, a black Saab 9-7X Aero, and made their way to the marina to meet Tray and Amelia. Eric parked the car, then made his way to the back to open it and grab the bags and towels he had packed. Sookie and Hadley helped Eric with the bags before they all headed to the yacht. When Eric started boarding a beautiful boat, Hadley and Sookie stood in shock, looking it over with their mouths agape.
"All aboard ladies." Eric smirked at them.
Hadley pushed Sookie to the side and tentatively crossed the small ramp with the bags she was carrying. When she teetered a bit, Eric reached out to help steady her. As soon as she entered the saloon, she let out a loud squeal.
Sookie was still standing on the dock staring at the huge boat.
"Sookie? Are you coming aboard?" Eric tried to break her trance.
"Sorry, I'm coming." Sookie stated before stepping slowly on the boarding ramp.
Eric reached out to help her cross, just as he helped Hadley. They made their way into the cabin where they saw Hadley talking to Amelia.
"Isn't this great, Sookie?" Amelia asked as she saw Sookie walk into the saloon.
Sookie looked around with her eyes wide in shock. Everything looked new and highly polished with cherry wood covering most of the room. Eric was behind her and guided deeper more into the saloon by placing his hand on the small of her back.
"Why don't you go below deck and set your bags down?" Eric asked her with a huge grin on his face.
"There's more?" Sookie whispered to him.
"Yes, there are three cabins below. Go have a look and change into your swimsuit. I'm going to help set things up and do a quick check before getting us going." Eric patted her bottom to get Sookie moving before making his way to the stern of the boat.
"Come on, Sook, let's go take a look at the rest of this mansion on the water." Amelia grabbed her arm and lead them past Tray who was unpacking bags in the galley and setting the items in the small fridge.
Sookie couldn't believe how big the yacht was. She'd never seen anything like it before. They made their way down the steps and looked into the first cabin to the right. When they walked in, they saw the cherry wood continued below deck. There was a king sized bed in the corner, and to the right of it was a small breakfast nook that seated two, with a small table in the middle. Just past the nook, next to the door, was a private bathroom with a small shower, sink, and toilet.
"You can take this room since it seems to be the master cabin." Amelia smiled and winked at Sookie.
Sookie agreed before setting her beach bag down on the bed. They exited the room and saw another door to the right which led into a small cabin with two twin beds in it. Across the smaller room,was another small bathroom. The last door opened up to a cabin slightly smaller than the master cabin. It had another king size bed in the center of the room, a small port hole was located above the bed that allowed light to filter in, and had small end tables on both sides of the bed.
"How about Tray and I take this room? Hadley can cram into the small room over there," Amelia giggled along with Sookie.
"Where are you two trying to cram me?" Hadley yelled out as she came down the stairs to join them.
Both girls pointed to the small room across from the stairs. Hadley looked inside and groaned at the lowered ceiling.
"I'll make you both pay for sticking me in the kiddie room." Hadley glared at them.
"Oh come on, Had. It's not like we're staying the night on the boat. You just need it to change and rest if you get tired," Amelia was trying to help Hadley look on the bright side.
"Fine. Now shoo so I can get changed. I'm so ready to get on the sun bathing spot on the bow of the boat." Hadley made a shooing movement with her hands as she shut the door on them.
The girls laughed at Hadley's enthusiasm before they headed to their rooms to change and get back upstairs.
As Sookie was changing, she felt the engine come to life and the boat start to pull out of the marina. She put her clothing away in her beach bag and grabbed her suntan lotion, sunglasses, and a towel before she left the room.
Amelia was exiting her room as well and joined her, climbing the stairs to an empty saloon. Amelia went to the fridge to grab them some bottled waters and handed one to Sookie.
"So, I didn't get to ask you how your date went last night. By the looks of your neck, I'd say it went well." Amelia smirked at Sookie.
To avoid answering Amelia, Sookie opened her bottled water and began to gulping it down.
"That good huh?" Amelia continued to tease her friend.
Sookie began to choke and spit some water out of her mouth. When she could breathe again she yelled out, "Amelia! Are you trying to kill me?"
Amelia chuckled before patting Sookie on the back. "Come on! Spill it, girlie."
"I'm not saying anything."
"Sookie, you can't do that to me. I need deets and I need them now."
"A lady never tells, Ames."
"Where's this lady you speak of?" Amelia laughed at Sookie's shocked expression.
"You want me to spill it? Here it is," Sookie stated, squirting some water from her bottle at Amelia.
Amelia screamed out as the cold water hit her and threw her hands up in defeat. "Fine! I'm letting you slide...for now, but I want the all dirty details later. And don't leave anything out."
Sookie laughed and nodded reluctantly before slowly following Amelia to the stern of the boat. They heard voices coming from above, where some stairs were to the right of the sliding saloon door. Amelia climbed the stairs thinking that must be where everyone was. As Sookie peeked her head through the opening of the fly bridge, she saw Tray setting up the grill to the right of them, while talking to Eric who was at the helm steering them to their destination.
"Well, hello boys." Amelia smiled as she made her way towards Tray to wrap her arms around his waist.
Eric turned slightly, his eyes wide in shock, when he saw what Sookie was wearing. It was a black, micro mini bikini, with pink polka dots all over. It made his vision go blurry for a sec and his board shorts suddenly felt much tighter.
Sookie smirked at his reaction before she made her way to the seating area directly to his right to lay out. She laid the towel on the seat before sitting down and sliding her sunglasses on to block the sunrays. She turned her gaze towards the other couple on the fly bridge to see that Amelia was whispering something in Tray's ear. From the feral look Tray was giving Amelia, it seemed he was enjoying her bikini just as much as Eric enjoyed Sookie's.
Amelia's ruched bikini top looked almost like black seashells, barely covering her breasts leaving the bottom of them exposed. The micro mini bottom didn't cover much either. With Amelia's tan, the black barely there bikini made her look exotic.
Sookie heard Amelia giggle then start to make her way back down the stairs dragging Tray along with her. Tray turned to give Eric and Sookie a sly smirk before disappearing down the stairs.
Eric turned when he heard Amelia giggle and let out a chuckle after seeing Tray smirk and leave with her. He threw Sookie a smile before he went back to steering the boat out of the marina.
"So, where we headed, captain?"
"It's a bit of a surprise. I'm sure you'll enjoy it once we get there."
"Your all about surprises today, aren't you?" Sookie arched a brow from behind her sunglasses.
"Yes, but there good surprises so be patient and it'll pay off in the end."
"We'll see. You haven't disappointed me yet, so I'm trusting you." Sookie popped the top of her tanning lotion and poured some into her hands.
"You need help with that?" Eric waggled his eyebrows at her.
"I think I have it covered. How about you focus on the wheel and where were going?"
Eric shook his head and turned back to where he was navigating them.
Sookie smiled at him, then turned slightly in the seat to see Hadley making her way to the suntan area below the helm. Hadley turned and waved at them before she sat down on one of the cushioned spots.
Hadley was in a white string bikini that was a bit more conservative than what she'd usually wear.
Sookie noticed that Hadley spotted the port hole at her feet and moved to look through it. Sookie looked on as Hadley knocked on the window and gave a wave down while laughing so loud. Eric and Sookie could hear it where they were above her. Sookie knew what Hadley had seen as the port hole was directly over Amelia and Tray's cabin. They must have covered the hole because Hadley let out another roar of laughter before she laid back to enjoy the rays.
Sookie turned to Eric as she heard him laugh at her cousin's antics. It was good to see that he understood and accepted Hadley and all her craziness. She guessed being around Pam so much helped with that alot.
She returned to her task of rubbing lotion on her chest, arms, and legs all the while feeling Eric's gaze upon her. Sookie kept her head down. hiding her smile as she took longer than necessary to smooth the lotion on her body.
"Sookie, if you keep that up, I'm going to drag you below deck next."
Sookie giggled. "What? I'm not doing anything...yet."
Eric let out a growl and tightened his grasp on the wheel. He tried to keep his eyes on where they were going, but couldn't help himself from occasionally glancing at Sookie lounging within arm's reach.
Sookie laid her head back and focused on soaking up the sun. She would look to the corner of her eye occasionally and catch Eric watching her. She would rub her legs together or stretch just to tease him a little. She had to give it to Eric though, this was exactly what she needed to get her thoughts away from what happened last night. Being out here where no one could hurt her or her friends was liberating. She could let her guard down and not worry about it for just a day. Going back would be a different matter, but she'd think about it later. For now she would enjoy this time and throw caution to the wind.
Sookie had just started to fall asleep, when she felt the engines start to slow. She stretched and sat up in the seat to get a look at where they were. They were out a bit in the water but she could see a beach with a small cove not too far away. She looked to Eric and he turned the engines off and smiled at her.
"Where are we?"
"Just a little spot where the tourist boats like to bring people out."
Sookie threw him a look over the top of her glasses. "Can you be a little more specific?"
Eric came over and laid his hot, topless body over her. "Lover, trust me. You're going to love this place."
He kissed her slowly, slipping in his tongue in her mouth to get a taste of her, which got Sookie's motor revving in no time at all. Eric ran his hands up her side and had just gotten a handful of her full breast when they heard someone clear their throat to the side of them.
"As much fun as it is watching you grope my cousin, can someone tell me why we're out in the middle of nowhere?" Hadley asked as she cocked her hip with her hands resting on them.
Eric laughed. "Why don't we go downstairs and head into the water? This is an ideal swimming area."
"Hell, no! I'm not going out there. There's sharks, and gigantic sting rays, and other scary things we can't see under there." Hadley shook her head and crossed her arms over her chest.
"Hadley, nothing is going to get you. Now come on...I'm sure we'll be fine." Sookie laughed as she pushed Eric away from her.
"I promise to save you from the monsters of the deep, Hadley." Eric chuckled.
"I'm holding you to that, mister." Hadley turned and headed down the stairs.
Eric reached out to help Sookie from the seat."Come, lover. We can continue this later."
Sookie giggled and accepted Eric's help. She followed him as he descended the stairs to the stern of the boat. He walked over to the controls, against the wall next to the sliding door, and pushed a few that seemed to lower a ladder into the water.
Amelia and Tray joined them as Eric picked up Sookie and walked onto the platform and jumped in. Sookie yelped as she hit the water. When she broke the surface of the water, she splashed Eric, swimming away just in time to avoid his retaliation. Treading water, she called for the others to join them as well. Amelia jumped in next, followed by Tray. Hadley was a bit reluctant and sat on the platform with her feet dangling in the water. She sat watching the others swim and splash water at each other. With one last look around, she finally slipped into the water to join the fun. They all swam around and continued to splash or dunk each other.
Everything seemed to be going fine until something nudged against Amelia's foot.
"What was that?" Amelia tried to look under her but couldn't see anything.
"Don't even play like that. Amelia." Hadley huffed and splashed her.
Tray and Eric looked at each other and tried to rein in their laughter. They knew what it was but, they didn't want to spoil it for the girls.
Hadley felt something glide past her back and she spun around wildly to see if it was one of the guys playing with her.
Hadley turned back to her friends with a ghastly look when she saw a fin behind Sookie. She yelled out, "SHARK!" and began swimming as fast as she could back to the boat.
Tray and Eric howled with laughter to the point that they were almost going under from Hadley's reaction. Sookie and Amelia turned to see what Hadley had seen and started laughing with the guys when they saw it was a dolphin fin.
Hadley flailed in the water trying to climb the ladder as fast as she could. When she was safely on the platform, she turned to see her friends all laughing. Panting and growing angrier by the second, she couldn't understand why they were laughing and not swimming for their life.
Finally Eric caught his breathe and managed to say. "Don't worry Hadley, I'll protect you from the big, bad dolphins."
This elicited another round of laughter from the others. Hadley stomped her feet and turned to enter the saloon.
"Eric, that was mean," Sookie gasped out between laughs.
"Says the woman who's laughing at her cousin's expense." Eric laughed and dunked Sookie beneath the water.
Sookie came up spurting water at Eric.
"So what is this place anyways?" Amelia asked as their laughter finally subsided.
"It's a dolphin sanctuary. Tourists come here to swim with the wild dolphins. They're all friendly and will let you touch them," Tray told the girls.
Just then, a small group of dolphins popped their heads above the water, taking a peek at the group of friends. It seemed that their laughter had piqued the dolphin's curious nature and they wanted to see what all the noise was about. They dipped back into the water and began to swim around the group.
Sookie lowered her hand into the water and allowed her fingers to lightly run along the body of a small dolphin that swam near her. The dolphin flipped its tail and splashed water at her as it passed her by. This started Tray, Amelia and Eric on another laugh fit.
The group of friends spent the next hour swimming and playing with the dolphins. The dolphins seemed to have as much fun playing with them as they were. The dolphins would nudge them from behind, then swim off like they were playing tag. Whenever one of the group would get close enough to touch one of the dolphins, the water creatures would twist and splash water at them.
At one point, Hadley got over her anger and sat at the table on the stern of the boat with a water bottle, watching as the group have their fun with the dolphins. There was no way she was getting back in that water. After awhile, she walked back into the saloon and started making sandwiches for everyone. She knew they'd be hungry by the time they were through.
Sookie started to get tired and her limbs were telling her it was time to return to the boat. "I'm heading in guys, I don't want to overdo it out here."
"Yeah, I think it's time to call it in for a bit. We can return if you're all up for it later." Eric asked as they began to swim back to the boat.
They all climbed up the stairs to the main platform. There sitting on the table was a stack of towels for everyone. They all grabbed one and began to dry themselves off as best as they could. Making their way into the saloon, they noticed a plate of sandwiches, bags of chips and bottles of water waiting for them on the table.
"Aww, Hadley is so sweet. I feel bad now for laughing at her," Sookie said as she laid the towel down to sit and grab a sandwich to eat.
"You can be sorry all you want. That bitch was spying and laughing at me earlier, she deserves a bit of laughter thrown back at her." Amelia laughed and snagged a sandwich before the men grabbed them all. "Still...we know she's not a fan of open water. After watching Jaws, she wouldn't go to the lake for years out of fear there was a shark beneath the water," Sookie commented between bites.
They all laughed at that. Only Hadley would think the lake would have sharks. After they ate their snack, Eric and Sookie headed below deck to change into some dry clothes. Tray was going to finish setting up the grill and start the BBQ that was forgotten earlier, and Amelia was going to lay out since she didn't get a chance. Sookie knocked on Hadley's door to talk to her but when she didn't answer, she opened the door slowly and found her taking a nap. Their talk would have to wait till she woke up later.
She closed the door lightly and turned to walk into the room she was sharing with Eric. She opened the door just in time to see him sliding his wet shorts off his hips - his gorgeous derriere just begging for her to grab. She didn't know what possessed her but before she was aware of it, she had walked right up to Eric and grabbed two handfuls of his muscular cheeks and let out a moan at the feel of them. When her awareness returned to her, she gasped and reluctantly pulled her hands from his delicious buns.
"Don't start what you don't intend to finish," Eric teased at her.
"Who says I'm going to stop?" Sookie teased back, smiling at him with a devilish look in her eyes. A/N: I know, I'm evil for leaving it there. LOL Don't worry, you'll get what you want in the next chapter. I'll try to get that out, fingers crossed my computer cooperates, next week sometime. Please drop me a review to let me know your thoughts on this chapter. Thanks for reading!
