True Blood

Hard-Hearted Hannah

When we wake up that morning theres an annoying knocking on the door 

"Tell them to go away." I whisper but Bill looks anxious 

"It could be anyone." he whispers and I watch as he gets up and opens the door 

"And who is this?" I hear Bill ask and I walk over to see Isabelle and a man standing there 

"His name is Hugo. He is mine." she whispers and I open my eyes wide in surprise I gesture them inside and she smiles at me when we're finally seated she starts. 

"I could see how worried you were about Meghan infiltrating the Fellowship. I thought Hugo could help." she says smiling 

"And why would you wanna help us?" I ask curious 

"Because Godric is my sheriff, not yours. It would be criminal of me to let you take such a risk without my at least offering." she replies and I turn to Hugo

"And why would you wanna help us?" I ask Hugo 

"Well, I would do anything for Isabel." he says 

Truth, Love, Forever 

"It's true, he would.  He loves her." I whisper listening to the voices 

"Consider my offer. If nothing else, with Hugo there...Meghan will be less likely to arouse suspicion. People of the church, they have a way of not trusting a woman... when she's absent a man." Isabelle says and I smirk 

"Bill, I have to say... as a woman who's been absent a man most of her life that could not be more true Plus I happen to have a temper I'd rather have someone there to calm me down" I whisper and he nods. The next day we enter the church and Hugo sits down next to me 

"You should probably wear this." Hugo says holding a ring to me 

"Oh, Hugo. Yes. Yes, a thousand times, yes." I say sarcastically and he laughs 

"And also, just so that they believe that we're a couple about to get married...it'd probably be best if you let me do most of the talking." he says and I nod 

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'll just shut up and look pretty." I say and he looks shocked 

"That's not what I meant." he says and I laugh 

"Yes, it was. It's okay. It'll be easier to feel others... if I don't have to worry about carrying on a conversation." I say and he nods 

"Good, good. But if they do ask you any questions... are you sure you're gonna be able to say the things about vampires...that they're gonna wanna hear?" he says and I sigh 

"Hugo... I don't just hear the things that hateful people say. I hear the things that are so hateful...that hateful people don't even wanna say them out loud. Don't you worry about me. I've got plenty of material to work with. I'll be fine." I say and he smiles  "God. It's funny, I don't even know you really, but you're the only other person...l've ever met who's dated a vampire..." I say and he sighs 

"What do you wanna know?" he asks 

"Everything. Like do you and Isabel ever fight?" I ask and he nods 

"Oh, we fight like crazy. But I've been with women I didn't fight with before. With every one of them, the only reason that we never fought... was because I didn't care enough to bother." He says and I laugh 

"Oh, Hugo, that is messed up." I say slapping him jokingly 

"Maybe. But it's also true." he replies and I nod 

"It's funny, but whenever Bill and me fight, even as I'm screaming and I'm so mad... I don't think I'm ever gonna stop, somehow, in the middle of all that... I know we're both fighting for our relationship. For each other. We're fighting to stay together." I say and he smirks 

"Lately, the thing Isabel and I have been fighting about the most... is whenever I bring up the subject of her turning me...she just shuts down. She won't even discuss it." he says and I tilt my head 

"Is that a thing that people actually do? Because it never even occurred to me." I say and he gasps 

"How could it not? I mean, right now it's all well and good... but in 50 years, when they're still what they are... but we're in our 70s and 80s... and we're hunched over and frail and using walkers? Come on. How could they still love us?" he says and I sigh 

"We should go." I whisper as I get up but he grabs my hand 

"Listen, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have told you that. L..." he says and I interrupt him 

"It's okay, Hugo, really. Besides, now if I die today, who cares? I'll never have to feel old and unloved and unwanted." I say smirking and we get in the car to make the journey 

"Why do I recognize her?" I say as I see a blonde bimbo walk pass 

"Because she's on TV all the time. That's Sarah Newlin. She's the reverend's wife." he says and I smirk 

"Oh, right. You know, in person, she looks like vanilla pudding." I say and he laughs as we leave the car she walks up to us 

"Hi there. I just happened to be looking out the window as you were driving up. I thought I'd come on out and greet you myself." she says and I laugh 

"Hi, Holly Simpson. I cannot believe I'm actually meeting you. You are cute as a button." I say and she smiles 

"Well, thank you. And you're like a cool breeze on a hot summer day. And you are?" she says looking over at me 

"Silly me. This is Rufus Dobson, my fiancé. I love saying that word. In fact, sometimes I love it so much..." I say rambling 

"Now, how about you all follow me in and we'll see if Steve is available." she asks and I nod and we walk into a room where the pastor sits I give him a smile as I sit down 

"Well, the funny thing is, Rufus and I actually met in church... but we both left, like, a month later... when we realized that our pastor was a little iffy." I say as the pastor smirks 

"He was a homosexual." He states 

"We don't know that. He might have been, but what became all too clear was that...he was a sympathizer." I say trying to make tears fall down my face 

"See, that really ticks me off. I mean, how can you claim to be a God-loving person...and love something that God detests?" he says and I nod 

"It's upsetting....but that's why my fiancée and I are here. We wanna make this our new home." I say leaning over to hold Hugos hand 

"We are thrilled that you've chosen us." he says but the voices interrupt 

Plantform, Vampire basement, sun goes down 

I smile and he gets up to lead us into the church. As he leads us through the church he gets of the phone and turns around to smile 

"Careful now." he says and I feel Hugo tense 

"Careful? About what?" he asks 

"Sometimes when we open these doors...so much love comes flowing out that it'll knock you down... if you're not ready for it." The pastor says and I giggle a little 

"We'll be sure to brace ourselves." I say smiling but then they both open the doors and I don't think I've ever believed in God more. It was like we had stepped into heaven the way the lights shone 

"This is where we're getting married. I can't wait to see you walk down this aisle." hugo says turning to me and I smile 

"Have either of you ever been to a lock-in?" the pastor asks 

"A lock-in?" I ask 

Run, they know

"That lock-in does sound like fun." I say and I turn to smile at Hugo  "Rufus, we gotta go get our sleeping bags." I say and Hugo shakes his head 

"But the tour's not even over yet." he says and I sigh 

"I know, but I think we really ought to go so we can come back for the lockdown." I say trying to get him to understand 

"There'll be plenty of time to get ready.  The lock-in is not until tomorrow night." the pastor says and I swear I nearly die right there

"You wanted to see me?" a tall buff man says as they walk in 

"Oh, good. Holly, Rufus...l'd like you to meet an aide of mine.This is Gabe." the pastor says and I nod in acknowledgment. Something uneasy washes over me when I stare at him 

Tits

Well thats fucking gross

"Now I'd like to take y'all to see a very special part of the church." The pastor says 

"There's more?" I ask 

"Yes, my father's tomb." he says 

Run, Run, Run 

"You can literally feel the presence of his spirit." he says 

"It's okay. We don't need to see it. Rufus" I cry as the pastor opens the door to what looks like a basement 

"What's the matter?" The pastor asks 

"It's no big deal. She just has a tiny little case of claustrophobia. We both do, actually." Hugo says 

"We should go" I cry but before I know it they're pushing me down the stairs covering my mouth I try to scream but the hand covering my mouth makes it impossible 

"Get off of me" I mumble between the hand