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Finding My Own Way	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 1812 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own the Southern Vampire Mysteries or any referenced characters and no money is made from this story. It is purely for fun.

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Title: Finding My Own Way

Author: TammyDevil666

Summary: Sookie's world gets turned upside down by her handsome, yet very mysterious, new neighbor. Will she be able to help him face the demons of his past, and maybe help herself in the process?

Pairing(s): Eric/Sookie

Rating: NC-17

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Chapter 1
Sookie wasn’t really a pervert, but when you had an actual Adonis living next door, one could only be curious. In a small town like Bon Temps, Louisiana, you didn’t normally get residents like him. Eric Northman, he was tall with long, blond hair, and a body that any woman would fantasize about. As usual, she found herself staring out of the kitchen window, hoping to catch a glimpse of him.
“Should have known you’d be lurking in here, I don’t know what your fixation is with that guy. You know what they say about him.”
Sookie rolled her eyes, turning to address her friend. “You know I don’t listen to pointless gossip, Arlene. They’re only rumors, has anyone actually talked to him?”
The red headed woman shrugged. “Everyone’s probably too scared, and with good reason. Why else would a man like that move to this place if not to run away from something? He’s always keeping to himself, hardly ever leaves that house. It’s just a bit too suspicious, if you ask me. No one is that private unless they have something to hide. If you were smart, you’d stay away from him. I heard from Marcy down at the salon that he butchered his own family and buried them in the backyard, that’s why he had to move so suddenly. It’s just tragic.”
She would have laughed at just the idea of that, but the expression on Arlene’s face had her deciding against it. “Well, I’m going over there to introduce myself,” Sookie said, ignoring her comment and picking up the plate of cookies she baked earlier that day.
Arlene looked appalled. “You can’t be serious! Did you not hear a word I just said?”
“I heard you; I just don’t believe any of it. This man is a stranger and we rarely get any in town, that’s why everyone is so quick to judge him. You should get to know a person before you make crazy accusations about them. He’s been here for several weeks, and I haven’t even gone by to say hello. Gran would have been disgusted with such behavior; she would have had me go over there the second he moved in.”
Arlene crossed her arms over her chest. “And why haven’t you made with the introductions yet? It’s because you believe there is some truth to those rumors, don’t you?”
Sookie rolled her eyes for what felt like the millionth time. “No, I just didn’t know what to say once I met him. My palms always get sweaty at just the thought of it. He’s beyond gorgeous, I’m sure even you’ve noticed that.”
“I do have eyes, doesn’t mean I’m gonna get in bed with the devil. Besides, what would Bill say if he knew you were having naughty thoughts about your neighbor?”
Sookie let out a breath, hoping to delay this conversation a bit longer. “It doesn’t matter what he says, I’m planning to break up with him.”
Her eyes widened. “Seriously? You two were high school sweethearts; everyone thought you’d get married. When did you decide this?”
“I’ve been thinking about it for a while now,” Sookie admitted. “We’re not the same people we used to be, everything I once found charming about Bill no longer applies. He’s too controlling, and I really can’t see myself marrying someone like that.”
“Don’t worry, Sook, I’m sure you’ll find a nice man to settle down with soon enough. You can be as happy as I am.”
Sookie laughed. “No offense, but you’re only twenty-seven and already on husband number four. I don’t think I ever want to be that happy. Once I do decide to get married, I plan on that being it.”
Arlene shrugged. “Whatever works for you, but I gotta get going now. Have to pick the kids up from school, just be careful when you go over there. I wouldn’t wanna see you get hurt, and there’s something I really don’t trust about him.”
Sookie nodded as her friend left the house, taking in a deep breath to calm herself. It was time to put on her big girl panties and with that thought in mind; she headed next door to finally meet Eric Northman. She knocked three times and received no answer, but a noise coming from the back had her changing direction, really not prepared for the sight in front of her. Eric was working in the yard, shirtless and sweaty, with his long hair tied back. Her jaw nearly dropped, never before had she seen such a perfect male specimen. Sookie didn’t know how long she stood there, until a throat being cleared broke her out of her reverie, realizing that he caught her staring. She blushed under his gaze, thinking of something to say. “I brought cookies,” was all she could manage to get out.
He raised his eyebrows, clearly amused.
Sookie decided to try again. “To welcome you to the neighborhood, I know I’m a little late and wasn’t sure what you liked, but I figured you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip. My name is Sookie Stackhouse, I live next door, but I’m guessing that’s pretty obvious. It’s the old house to your right, my grandmother’s house; it was left to me after she died. I’ve been living there by myself for about two years now.” She put an end to her rambling, afraid that she’d just go ahead and tell him her whole life story. He probably already thought she was a mental case. “Right, so, I’ll just leave this here and get out of your way. Sorry to bother you,” she finished, about to put the plate down, but his voice stopped her.
“Would you like to come in? I can’t possibly eat all of these by myself.”
Sookie nodded, giving him a smile. “Sure, I can do that.” She followed him in the house, taking a look around. Not much unpacking had been done yet, if the numerous boxes were anything to go by.
“Can I get you something to drink?”
She was about to respond, but again couldn’t stop staring at his muscular chest, shaking herself out of her daze. “Yes, some water would be nice, you’re very hot. I mean, it’s hot outside.” Sookie cursed herself, wishing a black hole would open up and swallow her right about now. Could she possibly be a bigger ditz?
He smiled, nodding after a moment. “I’ll just go put something on.”
Sookie wanted to tell him that he didn’t have to, but it would probably be best to keep her mouth shut. She kept busy by glancing around the house; he already had a few pictures up on the mantle. There were a lot of him when he was younger, even since then, he was always good looking. There were a few of another woman, blonde, and incredibly stunning. She looked like a model, but it was the photograph in the back that really caught her attention. Eric was with a dark haired woman, they looked to be in a park, a young child cuddled in between them. The little girl was beautiful, and appeared to be about six or seven. The picture couldn’t have been taken all that long ago.
She was startled by another throat being cleared behind her, immediately turning around to see that Eric was no longer amused. He remained silent, only handing her a bottle of water. After what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke.
“Thank you for the cookies, but I have a lot of things to do today. As you can see, I’m really horrible when it comes to unpacking. I should get back to that.”
Sookie knew a brush off when she heard one, and felt horrible because of it. He probably thought she was another one of the gossip mongrels in town, just looking for something new to spread about him. Before she could say anything, he was ushering her over to the front door.
“It was nice to meet you.”
And just like that, the door was closed in her face.
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