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Where the Heart Is	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 2748 -:- 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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Chapter 11
“I thought that was obvious,” Eric remarked, trying to act as if what he just said was no big deal.
Sookie shrugged. “I don’t usually catch on unless the actual words are spoken, and you’ve never said them before.”
He smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. “I love you, Sookie. I’m not expecting anything in return. It’s still very sudden…”
She cut him off with her lips, tangling her fingers through his long tresses. “I love you, too.”
“That works out nicely, then.”
She nodded, taking a step back. “You’re right, though, this is very sudden. I’ve only just agreed to move in, but I think we need to speak to Jessica. See how she feels about this new turn of events.”
Eric dismissed her worry with a wave of his hand. “Jessica practically worships you; I don’t think she’ll be bothered by it.”
“That may be so, but I would still feel more comfortable if we talked to her.”
“All right, but she’ll be at school for at least another hour. I think we should keep ourselves occupied until then,” he commented with a leer.
Before Sookie knew what happened, Eric swept her off her feet and carried her next door to his bedroom since it was the more spacious one, giving her a little preview of what she could expect if she were to move in. She laughed when he threw her on the bed, joining her a second later. They still had yet to take their relationship to the next level, but Eric was surprisingly a perfect gentleman about that. He never made her feel pressured at all, but living together alone was a big enough step for her. Nothing else needed to be rushed, and it was very reassuring to know he felt the same way.
After nearly twenty minutes of making out, Sookie had to leave for work, talking to Jessica would have to wait for another time. She left Eric’s apartment, running her fingers through her very messy hair, only to crash into another body. Sookie groaned when she realized who it was, and the woman did not look pleased.
“Oh, I see how it is. You are totally screwing around with my boyfriend. Is Eric using you to make me jealous? That’s just pathetic.”
Sookie would have laughed if she wasn’t so disturbed. “Are you mentally challenged? He’s not your boyfriend, Eric made that very clear. Why can’t you take the hint?”
Crystal gave her a look that could kill. “We belong together, you little slut. He’s just playing hard to get. I will have what’s mine, and no goodie two shoes barmaid is gonna stand in my way.”
Sookie watched her go, shuddering at the insanity of that woman. Eric really must have lost his mind to ever hook up with her; she didn’t even want to know how Crystal knew about her tending bar. She must have seen Sookie working at Merlotte’s once, even though it was only a part time job. At this rate, Eric might have to get a restraining order.

* * * * *

Amelia laughed. “Crystal fucking Norris is trying to steal your man? That bitch has no chance in hell; do you know what I heard about her? She spent some time in an institution because she went crazy over her own damn cousin. I mean literally, she became obsessed with him and when he wouldn’t give her the time of day, she broke into his house and spray painted everything. Cryptic notes about how they belonged together, and that she’d kill anyone who tried to take him away from her. Fucking nut job, he called the cops and she was sent to some special facility or whatever. I’m guessing Eric didn’t get the memo when he stupidly took up with her.”
Sookie didn’t like the sound of that, especially since it seemed like Crystal had turned her obsession on Eric now. “You don’t think she would really try to hurt me, do you?”
“Please, even if she did, you could take her. I think the bitch is all talk, I wouldn’t worry about it.”
Despite her friend’s words, she couldn’t help but worry.

* * * * *

Sookie was all moved in about three weeks later, and luckily there had been no sign of Crystal since their last confrontation.
Just as Eric predicted, Jessica was more than okay with the abrupt changes. In fact, she was beyond ecstatic. With Jessica’s blessing, Sookie felt even more that she was definitely making the right choice. She was broken out of her thoughts when Eric entered the room and sat on the bed next to her, giving her a kiss.
“Jess is all tucked in, poor kid was exhausted. She was going on about her new friends at school; one girl invited her to a sleepover this weekend. Her first one apparently, she was constantly begging me to let her go. Right, like I could really say no to that face. I believe this would be good for her, it makes me glad to know that she’s doing so well here.”
Sookie smiled, lying down at his side. “Plus, we would have the weekend all to ourselves.”
He grinned, kissing her more passionately. “I do love the way you think.”
She took in a deep breath. “Good, because I think I’m ready now.”
Eric raised his eyebrows. “Are you sure?”
Sookie nodded, no hesitation on her part. “I love you, and I want to be with you completely. If you’ll have me, that is.”
“Oh, lover, you never have to worry about that. I’ll have you any and every way you please.”
She rolled her eyes, a hint of a smile on her face. “Such a romantic.”
He kissed her again, slipping a hand under her shirt. “You have no idea.”

* * * * *

“Daddy, we have to go! I don’t wanna be the last one there.”
Eric packed a few more snacks, watching Sookie’s amused expression as they got ready. “In a second, baby, we have to make sure you have everything you need. All right, I don’t think this bag can hold anything else. I wouldn’t want you toppling over.” She ran to the door, but not before Eric called out to her. “Say goodbye to Sookie first, you won’t see her all weekend.”
Jessica ran back over to Sookie, giving her a big hug. “Bye, Sookie!”
“Bye, sweetie, have fun!” she yelled after the excited child, laughing at her antics. Ah, to be young again.
Eric rolled his eyes. “I should go before she starts the car and decides to drive herself there,” he said, pecking Sookie on the lips. “I’ll be back in about twenty minutes, and I demand to find you naked on our bed when I return.”
Sookie pulled him back for a longer kiss. “I make no promises.”

* * * * *

Eric walked his anxious daughter over to her friend’s house; the excitement seemed to turn into nervousness during the drive. He kneeled down to be closer to her.
“If you wish to come home at any time, don’t hesitate to call me. I know how scary these things can be when you’ve never done them before.”
She rubbed her eyes. “I’m not scared.”
He smiled. “That’s because you’re a very brave girl. If you’re not already embarrassed of your old man, could I get a hug first?”
Jessica gave him one, giggling when he lifted her off the ground in the process.
Eric never wanted to let her go, but knew he had to at some point. This was the first time they’d been apart over night since she entered his life; it was not something he ever wanted to get used to.
“Love you, Daddy.”
He would probably never admit it to anyone, but those words were enough to bring a tear to his eye.
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