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







