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Weight of the World	By : TammyDevil666 Category: S through Z > Southern Vampire Views: 2194 -:- 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 6
“Okay, everything looks good. Alyssa seems happy here.”
Sookie raised her eyebrows. “Did you doubt she would be?”
Alcide held his hands up in surrender. “Of course not, I was just making an observation.”
She decided to let it go, looking out the window to see Eric playing with Alyssa in the yard. In just a few short weeks, he had come to love that little girl just as much as she did. It should have scared her how close they were getting, but watching them together always made her heart jump.
“I see you found yourself a decent man, he’s good with her.”
“Yes, and she adores him. Before you say anything, I already told Eric that I can’t have kids. I wasn’t about to make the same mistake twice,” Sookie claimed.
He sighed. “I’m sorry for how things ended with us. I just wanted children more than anything, but I shouldn’t have left the way I did. Not a day goes by that I don’t regret my actions, but if that never happened, I wouldn’t have the family I have now and I’m grateful for them every day. Besides, it looks like things are working out well for you.”
Sookie turned back to him. “I don’t hold a grudge, Alcide. If we stayed together, there’s no guarantee that we ever would have made it in the long run. We both have lives that we’re happy about now, there’s no point dwelling in the past. I’ve already made up my mind about adopting Alyssa, and maybe after more time has passed; I’ll even consider adopting a second child. As much as I would love to have one of my own, this still feels just as great.”
Alcide nodded. “All right, I’ll draw up the paperwork.”
Eric came in then with Alyssa clinging to his back; he loved giving her piggy back rides. “I may be getting too old for this.”
Sookie laughed, knowing he wasn’t being serious. “You’re only thirty-two; I think you have a few years left in you.”
He ignored her teasing, putting Alyssa down as she ran off to the living room. “Is everything okay in here?”
“I was just getting the necessary papers for Sookie to sign to finalize this adoption,” Alcide explained. “I still have to make scheduled visits for another month or so, but after that, you should be fine on your own. I have no doubts that Alyssa is in very good hands.”
Sookie smiled at that, even more so when Eric wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. She couldn’t believe that with just a few signatures, Alyssa would officially be hers. As much as she hated taking anything from the Compton’s, Sookie decided it would be best to set up a trust fund for Alyssa’s future after speaking with a lawyer. Whether they drew up a will or not, everything would just automatically be left to their daughter. As for the Compton estate, it was going on sell because she had a feeling the girl would never care to set foot in there again.

* * * * *

She gasped into his mouth, throwing her head back as his lips made a path down her neck, his hand slipping under her shirt to cup one of her unclothed breasts.
“Is this too much?” Eric whispered.
Sookie shook her head. “No, but it probably shouldn’t go any further than that. Alyssa has a habit of waking up in the middle of the night and sneaking in here, she’s still having a hard time sleeping.”
He nodded in understanding, moving to lie beside her. “How is she doing at school?”
Sookie smiled. “Really good, I know it’s only been a week, but she’s already made some friends. Her teacher even talked to me about having Alyssa skip a grade since she’s already ahead of the other students, but I wouldn’t want her to feel like an outcast or anything. Right now, I believe it’s best that she sticks with kids her own age. I’ll talk about it with her and if it’s something she wants, I’ll consider it. Until then, I think she’s fine where she is.”
A soft knock sounded on the door and Alyssa opened it a second later, rubbing her tired eyes. “Can I sleep in here again?”
Sookie nodded, patting the spot next to her where Alyssa jumped up and made herself comfortable.
“I guess I should get going now,” Eric said, but the little girl wrapped her arms around him before he could leave.
“Don’t go, I need you to keep the bad dreams away.”
He could deny her nothing at this point; instead he got himself more situated, guiding her head to his chest as he ran his fingers through her hair. “Close your eyes; I’ll slay all those nightmares for you.”
Alyssa did as he said; she was fast asleep minutes later.
Sookie lay back down; watching Eric with Alyssa was always such a beautiful sight. He was a natural at this, but she supposed it had to do with having younger siblings. Sookie only had one older brother, but they were never very close. As soon as Jason turned eighteen, he took off for God knew where; Sookie hadn’t even seen him in several years. They talked every now and then on the phone, but it was never enough. He didn’t even bother to show up to Gran’s funeral, which hurt more than anything else he could have done.

* * * * *

Amelia shook her head when she walked in Merlotte’s; taking a seat at the booth Sookie was cleaning off.
“Don’t give me that look,” the blonde said.
“I just never expected to see you working here again.”
Sookie let out a breath. “What do you want me to do, Ames? I needed to get another job, and I knew Sam was short a waitress.”
“You’re also aware that he can never seem to say no to you, I bet all you had to do was bat your eyelashes and he caved like a puppy.”
She was insulted now. “I have you know I was very professional. Sam is just a friend.”
Amelia nodded. “Right, but I thought Eric offered to give you a job at his bar, isn’t that what you told me?”
Sookie nodded as well. “He did, but since we’re dating now, it would have felt too weird to be working for him. I already know I can handle this place. I’m only taking the day shift when Alyssa is at school, that way my nights are free to spend with her. I’m not about to hire a babysitter.”
“You know, I could always watch her for you. I bet you and Eric would love to have some alone time.”
Sookie blushed, sitting down across from her. “We’re not ready for that yet, it’s only been two months since we first started going out. This one is really special; I want to take my time with him. We don’t have to rush anything.”
Amelia shrugged. “I don’t see why you’re waiting, it’s not like you could get knocked up.” She clapped a hand over her mouth; sometimes hating the fact she had no filter. “I’m sorry, Sook, I didn’t mean that.”
She tried to hide the hurt her friend’s words caused, but it was a losing battle. “I know you didn’t, but I’m okay with it. I’ve accepted the fact I can’t have kids, and Eric is still willing to be with me. I don’t really have any reason to feel sorry for myself. I also have Alyssa now; she’s more than I ever could have asked for.”
“Is this a bad time to mention Tara’s baby shower next weekend? You said you were going, right?”
Sookie nodded again. “Yes, I’m going, and I plan to bring an awesome present. Really, I’m fine; I can handle a baby shower. I’ve handled it for all my other pregnant friends, this will be no different. I should get back to work. I have another hour before I have to pick Alyssa up.”
Amelia watched Sookie head back to the kitchen, wondering if her friend was really okay.
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