Rooftop Confessions

Preparations for Royalty)

The horror at the fact that Bill, despite sprouting ideas of mainstreaming and claiming he cared about human life, changed not only a teenager but an unwilling teenager was still stuck firmly at the forefront of Sookies mind as she arrived at work the following after noon. Her returning to her farmhouse instead of staying at Eric's Shreveport property had caused quite a stir, but Sookie found herself needing to clear her head after dry humping the thighs of two male vampires.

Not to mention dating vampires was really messing with a sleep cycle.

Arlene was first to greet her as she started her shift, the brunette leaning against the counter as a few customers scattered around the restaurant area. Sookie wasn't surprised when Arlene made a move to approach her the moment she had a few minutes of not clearing tables. "Heya Sook, did you go to Fangtasia last night?"

"I did," Sookie nodded, absently watching a rough looking couple quietly chatting in the corner. She didn't even want to know what was going on inside of their heads. "Why?"

Arlene shrugged, "I didn't see you last night that was all. I tried to get a hook up but none of them would give me a second look."

"I don't really don't know what to say to that, Arlene." She certainly wasn't going to interfere.

"So I take it you're not going to put a good word in for me then?" Arlene huffed as Sookie shook her head.

"Sorry Arlene."

The rest of the shift went smoothly other than a few snide comments and barely veiled insults that were sent her way. They were easy to ignore. They didn't mean enough to her to hit any soft spots in her emotions.

"Hey Sook!"

Sookie smiled at the familiar call of her boss. "Hey Sam, is everything alright?"

Sam nodded, scratching an inch at the back of his neck. "It's been quiet but I've heard from the site crew Jason works on that they all plan on comin' down here tonight for food 'nd drinks. I know I didn't ask you to work tonight, but could you fit in another shift?"

"Isn't Jessica working?" Sookie frowned.

Sam nodded. "She's getting' there but needs some more trainin', plus she isn't old enough to grab any drinks if Tara is blocked up at the bar."

After Godric and Eric both told her their concerns about her not attending Sophie-Anne's visit when she arrived in Shreveport Sookie couldn't blame them for not wanting her there. While she didn't want to be left out of the loop when this entire situation was because of her, she also didn't want to put Godric or Eric at risk by being stubborn and ignoring their advice. It wasn't as if Godric wouldn't inform her of what was occurring after she had left.

Not to mention it wasn't as if she wanted to meet the bitch of a queen.

"Sure," she agreed. Hopefully work would provide her with a distraction, it certainly sounded like it would be a busy shift. It may be just what she needed, and the extra wages were always useful. "Has Jessica been getting' on alright, though?"

Just because it had come to light that Bill had been the one to change her, Sookie certainly wasn't going to treat Jessica any different just because it was Bill's blood that was running through her veins. It wasn't her fault that she had a crappy maker.

Sam shrugged. "She's been dealt some shit by some of the rednecks but she's takin' it like a champ. So far I don't regret hirin' her."

"That's great news! Anyway I'd better get goin', I have some chores that need doin' before I come back for the night shift. Are you sure you're alright with me leavin' now?"