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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 9
“I still can’t believe it. You, Sookie Stackhouse, are Eric Northman’s girlfriend. Saying it out loud doesn’t make it any more believable, just to think that he would have a girlfriend at all let alone it being you.”
Sookie raised her eyebrows, wondering just what she was getting at.
“Not that dating you is unheard of,” Amelia amended. “I just mean because you’re always complaining about him. I never thought in a million years you would ever date Eric Northman.”
Sookie shook her head. “It’s different now, he’s changed.”
Amelia had to agree. “I’ll say. Eric hasn’t picked up some new floozy in weeks, and he was pretty crazed when he had no idea where you were. He has a kid now, too, that changes you. Not that I would know, but I could imagine. Are you sure getting involved with him would be the best idea, Sook? Being a girlfriend is one thing, but a mother is a whole other boatload of responsibility. I could never do it.”
“I’ve thought a lot about this and really think I can handle it, Jessica is amazing. She’s the most well mannered child I’ve ever met; it’s hard to believe they have the same genes sometimes.”
Before Amelia could respond, another voice beat her to it. “I think you’re being way too calm about this. He’s a fucking playboy; do you really think you could tame him for long? No offense, but a guy like that isn’t capable of change. Kid or not, there is no way he could ever commit to one woman. You’re just setting yourself up for heartache in the long run. I give him a week before he’s cheating on you, and after your last disastrous relationship, can you really go through that again?”
Sookie rolled her eyes; Arlene Fowler was the last person she would ever take advice from. The woman had three kids and was currently on husband number four, what the hell did she know? “It’s my decision to make, end of discussion. I didn’t ask for your opinion.”
Arlene scoffed, heading to the back of the bar.
“She gives all women a bad name,” Amelia commented, shaking her head in disgust. “I heard Rene was having an affair, hence her being jaded and bitter with everyone else who’s trying to find some happiness in this shitty world. I wouldn’t listen to anything she says.”
“I don’t intend to,” Sookie responded, turning to the table she was cleaning off earlier. Arlene didn’t know anything about her new relationship with Eric, but unfortunately, it would take much for her insecurities to go away completely. If they ever did.

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She giggled as Eric attacked her throat with kisses. “That tickles.”
He smiled at her. “Oh, could it be that I have found one of your weaknesses?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Eric wasn’t convinced, instead choosing to tackle her with his fingers.
Sookie laughed harder, trying to get away from him. “Okay, I give, stop torturing me already!”
He took on a serious expression, gazing down at her flushed face. Eric loved to see her happy, even more so to know it was because of him. She would have never graced him with one of those gorgeous smiles weeks ago; it was incredible how much had changed in such a short amount of time. He kissed her then, not able to resist. It felt like a part of him was missing when he wasn’t around Sookie. She was in his thoughts every second of the day, and when he wasn’t thinking about her, he was thinking of his daughter. Those two meant the world to him now, and he would never do anything to lose them.
Eric pulled away when breathing became an issue, caressing her cheek lightly. “Move in with me.” His eyes widened, that not being what he planned on saying. He planned on telling her how beautiful she was, but as usual, his mouth had a mind of its own.
Sookie sat up in shock. “What?”
It was in that moment when he realized he wouldn’t take it back for anything. “Move in with me, I know it’s still really sudden, but you already spend most of your time over here. That’s the apartment you shared with Bill. It might be good to get out of there, make new memories. I know Jessica would love it if she got to see you more.”
“You can’t keep using Jessica as an excuse, Eric. Is this really something you want? If I give up my apartment, that’s it, there’s no getting it back. What if you change your mind somewhere down the road? You might realize being with me isn’t what you want.”
He shook his head. “We’ve already been over this, being with you is all that matters to me. I don’t want anyone else, Sookie. Look, I’m not saying you have to decide right now. Just take some time to think it over, we’re not going anywhere.”
She nodded, lying back down at his side. This would definitely take a lot of consideration.
“I’m ready for bed now, Daddy.”
Eric was startled at Jessica’s appearance, still not used to hearing her call him that. He smiled at his little girl, already in her pajamas and clutching a book to her chest. He didn’t even have to tell her it was time for bed, but he lost track of time when Sookie was around. “I’ll come tuck you in, do you want me to read to you?”
Jessica bit her bottom lip. “Could Sookie read to me?”
He was taken aback by the question, but not disappointed in the least. “Of course, if Sookie wants to.”
She nodded again, clearly just as surprised. “I can do that.”
Jessica flashed them a smile, running back to her room.
Eric was glad he finally made use of that extra room, got it all ready for Jessica by filling it with things little girls liked. He even let her pick out what she wanted. It was time; he was getting tired of sleeping on the couch.
“It has to be said, she is the cutest thing ever.”
Eric laughed, kissing her cheek. “You have got some competition.”
“Oh, there’s no way I could compete with her.” Sookie looked appalled at just the idea of it.
“Both of my girls are beyond adorable.”
She blushed now, not used to the compliments. It still took some getting used to, but she was already too far in. If things didn’t work out, there was no way Sookie would be left without a broken heart. It would be ten times worse this time around.
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