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Taking Chances	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 2490 -:- 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 4
“So, tell me about this former man in your life? We have been seeing each other for nearly a month now, and I don’t know anything about him.”
Sookie shrugged, suddenly finding the floor to be very fascinating. They were currently sitting in his living room, enjoying some Chinese food and a movie, which she realized was now on pause. “There’s nothing much to tell. We used to work together at the hospital, dated for over a year, I found him cheating on me, end of story.” She finally glanced back up, caught in his concerned gaze and knowing he would need more than that.
“We were engaged,” Sookie responded quietly, deciding it was about time to get things off her chest. “I loved him, and I thought he loved me. We met when I was just an intern, he was one of the nurses, but he was going to medical school to become a doctor. When he asked me to marry him, I was completely caught off guard. With how hectic his life was, I didn’t think he would ever be able to fully commit to me, but he said he was ready. Bill wanted to be a doctor, but he also wanted me to share everything with. He always said how he needed a good woman in his life, and I was so blinded by love that I said yes to his proposal. No matter how much my friends tried to talk me out of it, they were always on my case about us rushing things, but I wouldn’t listen. We were engaged for three months when I caught Bill with another woman, Lorena, an old girlfriend that suddenly popped back into his life. According to Bill, she’s the one who got away. He never thought he would see her again, and when she showed up wanting a second chance, he didn’t hesitate to give it to her.” She took in a deep breath, feeling a weight being lifted off her shoulders.
“It’s all fuzzy now, but I can vaguely remember throwing his ring back at him, and getting the hell out of there. He transferred to another hospital a little while after that, and I never heard from him again. That was two years ago, I haven’t really been involved with anyone since. I put a lot of trust in Bill, and after he betrayed me, I just don’t think I can go through that again. That’s why I was so hesitant to accept your offer at first. You seem the type to have lots of women after you.”
Eric took her hand in his, not expecting for her to share so much, but really glad that she did. This Bill was a complete fool to let a woman like her go. “I do, but they’re nothing but trashy harlots, not the kind of people I want to associate with. I have to play nice at Valhalla, a crabby host is bad for business, but I have never once taken up with any of those women. I must admit, I’ve had a few one night stands in my time, and only ever two relationships that have lasted more than a year, but I’m tired of it. I’m thirty-five, it was about time I settled down and thought more about my future. I’m not trying to rush you into anything, I understand that we haven’t known each other very long, but I want you to know what my intentions are. You’ve come to mean a great deal to me, Sookie. I would never do anything to hurt you.”
Sookie didn’t know why, but she believed him. She’d been around enough liars in her lifetime to know when someone wasn’t being sincere with her, and Eric Northman was definitely telling the truth. They’ve been together for a few weeks now, and he never pressured her to do anything that she didn’t want to do. “Thank you for being honest with me.”
He smiled, bringing her hand to his lips and pressing a kiss to her knuckles. “Shall we continue with the movie?”
She smiled as well, leaning back against his chest and taking pleasure in what was left of their evening.

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Sookie knew he had to get back out there. It was a busy Saturday night at Valhalla, but she couldn’t seem to budge. She was sitting in Eric’s lap as he trailed smooth lips down her throat, and then back to her mouth, slowly pushing his tongue inside to be met with hers. His grip on her tightened, and it made her feel incredibly safe, but all good things must come to an end at some point. The door to his office burst open, an agitated Pam now standing there.
“I’m all for having a quickie when you’re on break, but this is not the time for that. The place is crowded, Eric, people are demanding your attention.”
He pulled his lips away from Sookie’s, gracing Pam with a scowl. “They can wait five more minutes.”
She shook her head. “Victor’s here, and he won’t wait any longer. He’s in one of his moods again, and the amount of alcohol he’s consumed is making him even less pleasant to be around than usual.”
“Fuck,” Eric cursed, gently moving Sookie off of his lap. “Why didn’t you tell me that sooner?”
Pam rolled her eyes. “You were a bit preoccupied.”
Eric glared at her, turning a softer gaze on his girlfriend. “I’m sorry, dear one, but I must take care of this. Victor is an old adversary of mine, and whenever he’s around, let’s just say that trouble tends to not be far behind.”
She nodded, not liking the sound of this guy. “That’s okay; I should be getting home. I have an early day tomorrow.”
He kissed her one last time, leading her out of his office and to the front of the bar, but a booming voice stopped him.
“Northman, you fucking bastard, took you long enough to show up.”
Eric clenched his fists, turning to address the thorn at his side. “Madden, I wasn’t expecting you tonight.”
“I can see that,” Victor claimed, perusing Sookie’s body. “And who is this delectable creature? You been keeping her all to yourself back there? How is that fair? Didn’t your mother teach you about sharing?”
Eric gave him a look that could kill, but was shoved aside before he could retaliate.
“I’m Sookie Stackhouse, it’s nice to meet you,” she said, her Southern charm shining through.
Victor licked his lips. “Well, aren’t you sweet? You got dibs on this one, Northman, or can anyone have her? I bet she’s quite a screamer, it’s always the good girls you need to look out for.”
“You better watch yourself, mister. I don’t take kindly to your implications.”
Victor laughed. “Oh, you are fun.”
Eric pulled her away and showed her to the door, before she could say anything else. “I will call you later, love. Drive safely home, all right?”
She nodded, glaring at the man behind him, who was still giving her creepy looks. “I don’t like him, Eric.”
He smiled, pressing a quick kiss to her lips. “You’re not alone in that.” Eric watched as she got in her car and drove off, then reluctantly turned back around to deal with Victor Madden.
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