Why Sookie and Eric?

So why exactly is Sookie and Eric's relationship so facinating? Why do so many people support their passionate relationship? There are many reasons! Here are just a few:

Eric gives Sookie what she needs in a way that she can accept.
• When Sookie was in the hospital for the first time, he sent her flowers and came by with the intention of visiting her
• Eric payed for Sookie's driveway to be regravelled while Bill was busying "throwing his money at the Bellefleurs." Sookie didn't want expensive, useless gifts from anyone; she needed a new driveway and Eric provided that for her.
• When Sookie's cell phone and front door were broken during the Nevada takeover, Eric replaced them for her as soon as possible.

There is a connection between Sookie and Eric right from the very beginning.
• Sookie noticed Eric right away upon entering Fangtasia; Bill comments that Eric "scanned" Sookie twice, indicating that Eric noticed Sookie too.
• Eric is always around when Sookie needs him and she has agreed to help him anytime he needs her or her telepathic abilities. They watch out for each other; you don't agree to do that for just anyone - there must be some emotional connection
• Sookie trusts Eric with her life and knows he will protect her from harm, even as early as book 2.
• When the Hallow cursed Eric and he lost all his memories, he instinctively headed towards Sookie's house; Eric's subconcious knew that Sookie would look after him and Sookie took him in without hesitation.
• Sookie allowed an amnesiatic Eric to sleep in her bed; she trusted him enough to fall asleep holding hands with him.

Sookie and Eric are blood bonded; But beyond the blood bond, they care for each other too.
• Eric will take bullets for her and Sookie will suck them out if he tells her she needs to do so
• The first time Sookie reliquishes her will to another, it is to Eric
• Even with amnesia, Eric is still drawn to Sookie
• Sookie is not afraid of Eric, even if she should be
• Eric was willing to give up everything to stay with Sookie
• When the Fellowship of the Sun fanatics bombed the hotel in Rhodes, Sookie warned Quinn by phone, but went to rescue Eric in person; she risked her life to save the person she cared about most.
• Despite his daytime stupor, Eric ensured Sookie's safety when getting them out of the hotel windows
• Eric made Bill tell Sookie the truth about why Bill was living in Bon Temps
• Sookie admits out loud to her friends that she loves Eric

Being with Sookie has made Eric happy for the first time in hundreds of years and Sookie is happiest when she is with Eric too
• Eric introduced Sookie to her grandfather, Niall
• Eric "lives on" in Sookie
• Sookie admits that it would hurt her if Eric died
• Eric has asked Sookie to live with him; vampires do not share their resting places lightly

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