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'' Mommie I can't find my bag? '' Emma pulled Beth out of her thoughts as she came running towards her with a question. Placing her coffee down on the table beth spoke in her softest voice '' It's in the car, go see if you're sister is ready we leave in five minutes, we can't be late to your brothers game. '' Beth handed Kenny his lunch before making her way into her room to grab her jacket as she did her eyes went to the little white bag that held a gun in it. The sight and taught of it twisting something deep in her stomach. Sighing she shook her head, grabbing her jacket and purse she made her way out. She had to be at Danny's football game and didn't want to be late, with everything that happened with Dean lately she refused to let them down. Walking past Dean who was set up in the living room she offered a forced smile '' You need anything before I go? '' Deans eyes didn't move off off the TV, he was ignoring her now. '' Call me if you want anything, breakfast is out. '' Beth wanted to sigh, roll her eyes and storm out but she didn't. She hated it, she really did. He lied and let her down time after time and made her feel like crap but he was the father of her kids and the fact that she almost had to explain to them how daddy died...Dean didn't deserve that and her children certainly didn't. She was afraid of him, what he might do. Beth didn't trust Dean, not at all he'd proven to her himself she couldn't trust him and that made him dangerious.
Beth arrived at the school right on time. She closed the door after Emma and Jenny were out and smiled a small smile as they ran off towards their friends. Beth walked towards the gym, offering the other mothers a small smile, all eyes were on her. Not only was she the talk of the PTA meetings due to her and Deans original issues with him cheating, but word travelled fast that he was shot. Holding her head high Beth was replying to a text from Ruby who was still freaking out about their newest situation. Killing a man, even a man as shitty as Boomer... Beth sighed, she had to figure this out, give Rio back his gun and tell him to go to hell thinking he gets to boss them around anymore. Beth ran through her contacts and her finger hovering over Rios name in her phone. She hesitated for a second, she had to do this and the sooner the better if Boomer was talking to the feds, which apparently he was according to Rio which as crazy as it was she trusted. Tapping on his name she started typing her text.
Beth : We need to talk. ASAP. Tonight.
Pressing send, reading it over, Beth was about to place her phone back into her purse when it buzzed, her eyes widening and stomach tightening as Rios name popped up. He replied.
Rio : Why wait?
Beths eyebrows pushed together as his reply confused her, her fingers began typing a reply when she felt a presence beside her. '' You take care of our problem? '' Rios voice was cool yet stern. His eyes matched his tone, his lips twisted up into a small grin likely enjoying the surprise that was written all over Beth's face. She was frozen for a second, what was he doing here? At her sons game? Beth pushed him back towards the gym door, not wanting her kids to see him, bad enough Kenny had questioned her on who he was.
'' You can't be here?! '' Beths voice was serious, her eyes glared at him. Rios expression didn't break, he was as calm and collected as ever. '' My kids are here, ''
Rio licked his lower lip nodding '' Yeah, me to mamma. '' Beth watched as Rios eyes looked behind her as his son ran towards them. The sight of him still shocked Beth. Rio was a father? It still hadn't sunk in, his son couldn't look more like him if he tried, he even had his deep brown eyes.
'' Daddy! Come on, you gotta see me play. '' Rio switched, a light formed in his eyes as he kneeled down greeting his son. His tone sweetening and softening, she wasn't sure he was capable of sounding so soft.
'' I know pops, I promise I'll be in in a few minutes, Daddy just talking to his friend for minute. '' Marcus's eyes looked at Beth and the smile he gave her made Beth smile, her eyes were still full of surprise.
'' You don't look like Daddys other friends- '' Beth was about to respond when Emma came running over towards them. Emma spoke directly to Marcus, she hadn't seen him before so this surprised Beth. Her daughter seemed familiar with him '' Hey Marcus, '' The kids passed small talk. Beth watched them, their words not settling in her ears as they coversed. Marcus was his name, Rio had a life she didn't expect. Beth now noticed he seemed to be here alone, she was sure the kid had a mother, another thing she never considered with Rio. She felt a strange feeling wash over her... Did that bother her?...no...? Maybe.
'' Mommy can I go with Marcus? '' Beth was pulled from her thoughts... Did she want her kids mixing with Rios? It looked like they were familiar and they went to the same school. Beth nodded with a smile. The two kids ran off towards a group of kids Beth knew some of the ones Marcus chatted with, they were a year older than Emma. That would explain how Emma was familiar with the boy.
Beth turned back to Rio to find his eyes burning looking over her face. Daddy Rio was gone and Gang Rio was back, he really had compartmentalizing down. '' If this is one of your games it isn't okay. '' Rio looked annoyed instantly and it showed in his tone.
'' My kid goes to school here. I ain't in the game of bringing kids into business darling. ''
Beth shook her head and let out a fake laugh '' But taking a father away from his kids, that's okay? You almost left my kids without a dad '' she spat back, her tone matching his and instead of growing angrier he looked her dead in the eye. Tilting his head to the side, his tone was colder.
'' I know the feeling. '' Beth felt the pang of guilt? For Marcus. Rio had a point, that caught her off guard.
Beth's tone was defensive because she was, '' I have kids, I don't want them growing up without a father. ''
Rio moved closer towards her, causing beth to walk backwards, there had been little space inbetween them as it was. He stopped inches from her when her back was against the door and his tone was low, angry and cold but confident. His cool brown eyes staring into hers '' Oh, same here sweetheart. '' His words were so clear and sharp they could of cut through her. They were in the same boat, they both had something to fight for.
Beth and Rio just stood inches from one another looking into each others eyes. It felt like forever. Beth broke the silence '' Why haven't I noticed you picking him up? ''
Rio cooled down a bit '' His mom deals with the school stuff, I get him after school when it's my time. ''
Interested and puzzled beth spoke before thinking '' Your time? ''
Rio narrowed his eyes but answered her back '' She gets him two weeks, I get him two weeks. She deals with bake sales I deal with funds...'' Beth nodded slowly, he was a single dad? This eased Beths earlier discomfort with his relationship status. She hated that it bothered her. '' Come on. '' Pushing back from her he opened the Gym door for her, Beth could hear the game starting. Pulling herself together she eased her breathing and walked through the door. She could feel Rio by her side, next to that she could feel the other moms watching her and eyeing up Rio. Rio Placed his hand on her lower back, it startled Beth and she knew by the small grin that formed on his lips he caught on. His hand lead her towards seats far enough away from the other parents so they could talk she guessed. Beth sat down and eyed Rio as he sat beside her, his eyes going to Marcus and his grin turning to a smile. Watching him Beth felt so many feelings wash through her. He clearly adored his son, she didn't know why this surprised her so much? Maybe because he killed people, she knew he must have he would of killed her. He done bad things to whoever stood in his way. Out of the back of her mind a small voice roared his head ' Don't you to? ' Beths eyes went to Danny who was playing on the same team as Rio's son, to the rest of her babies. In that moment she realised she was deep in this, just as deep as Rio in many ways and right now she would do anything for her babies. She'd do anything to make sure she never had to leave them. Just like Rio? She had no idea what kind of people he worked with? What kind of people he had to deal with... She didn't want to defend him... what was she doing? Trying to understand this man who she'd considered to be selfish and self serving in his job. He had someone he cared for, just like her. All Beth knew was right now Boomer was threatening them, what was she going to do about that? He was trying to take her from her babies...
Beth slowly turned to Rio to see him watching her closely. His face soft but smug, she rolled her eyes and his smug smile widened. '' You ladies take care of our problem? '' His tone was cocky, sweetly devilish.
'' We can't do it. You'll have to find someone else. '' Rio chuckled.
'' Nah. '' He shook his head, smile fading slightly '' What did I tell you about cleaning up your own messes? ''
'' You don't tell us what to do anymore. We don't work for you anymore. '' Beth said, head high she spoke with confidence.
'' We in this together now darling. I go down, you come down with me. Time to get those pretty hands dirty. ''
Rios eyes darkened. They bickered like this back and forth for the remainder of the game. In conclusion it was Beth refusing and Rio continuing to challenge her. They settled nothing. The game bell rang and beth jumped. Marcus & Danny came running over all smiles, Beth noticed their team won. Rio clapped his hands together and looked impressed '' We got some winners on our hands here. You guys trashed em. '' Marcus laughed and high fived Rio.
'' Mom can Marcus and some of the team come to our house later. '' Beth felt all the eyes going to her, she didn't need to look at Rio to feel his smug look.
Beth nodded '' Sounds great hunny. We still need to discuss things...' She eyed Rio who looked amused.
'' Hmmmm. '' Rio shook his head slowly standing up '' We'll be by later, Marcus whatta you say? ''
Marcus looked at Beth '' Thank you. '' She felt her heart strings being pulled.
Beth pulled the cookies out of the oven. Taking one into her mouth as she finished ordering the Pizzas on the phone. The door was left open and parents came and went dropping their kids off. Thank god Dean had doctors appointments today to check his gunshot wound. Out of nowhere it seemed Marcus came running up to Beth with a pink rose in hand. Beth coked down the rest of her cookie as Rio approached her seconds behind his son. Marcus spoke confidently just like his dad '' I got Emma a present! Daddy said the pink one was better. '' Beth wasn't sure where it came from but she found herself laughing, maybe at how adorable it all was. Beth kneeled down, really looking the boy over.
'' That's very sweet of you, lucky for you she loves pink! '' Beth had her sweetest tone. '' Why don't you run out the yard and find her. Here '' Beth handed him one of the cookies that had icing to match the teams colours. Taking it he ran off saying thank you as he did. Beth smiled watching him, he smoothly ran up to Emma handing her the rose which she took and smiled. It dawned on Beth it was the first time a boy gave her a flower. Turning to Rio she forced her smile to fade '' Pink for a girl? The rose? ''
Rio looked smug as usual when he was amused by something Beth couldn't see. '' I figured she liked pink seeing as it takes up most of her room, noticed it when dropping my boy off here. '' She didn't find it funny or maybe she did? But she let out a small short laugh. The whole scene just was something she couldn't make up. Her amusement took Rio by surprise. He bounced back quickly. '' So, what you wanna talk about? Please tell me its about how you are gonna deal with our problem. ''
Rubbing her hands together she beckoned him to follow her as she made her way towards her bedroom, he was on her heels. Grabbing the bag that was by her dresser she turned and was stunned to find him right behind her, almost bumping into him she stepped back gaining back her confidence and handed out the bag to him. '' No. '' Rio was losing his patience on the matter. He was grinning but she could tell he had a shorter fuse on this matter now.
'' You really gonna let us all go down cause you afraid to deal with your mess. You want this life, here you go darling. '' He pushed the bag that held the gun back towards her, his tone was devilishly seductive she forced the gun back towards him and instantly he grabbed the bag throwing it on her bed. '' I ain't babysitting you bitches anymore. Get it done. '' His tone was sharp, not to be messed with, or challenged.
Beth shook her head '' We can't do it, I can't '' Her eyes softened, both were silent for a few seconds. Rio closed what little space was between them '' You can, you will. You need him gone as much as I do. We in this together now, remember? '' She froze as she felt his fingers brushing a strand of her hair behind her left ear, her breathing became slightly uneven. Their eyes locked onto one another's. Rios hand ran down her cheek, beth didn't move. Like a switch he was so soft, gentle. She could feel his hot breath against her lips as he closed the space between them, as soft as he had been his kiss was roughly passionate, he wanted her desperately, Beth hadn't felt anything like this is so long. While it took her a few seconds to react she did. She met his lips with her own, equally rough and passionate, their tongues teasing each other, Beth's arm wrapped over his shoulder pulling him closer against her body, as close as he could be, as she did she felt rios hands slid down her back grabbing her ass, she felt her back being pushed against her dresser, the sound of pictures being knocked over. She didn't care, she was right where she wanted to be right now. She felt sexy, wanted a feeling she missed. Rios hand ran down one of her thighs over her jeans. He brought one of her legs around his waist causing beth to moan into their kiss as her hips pressed against his she could feel how hard he was for her. She wanted him, all of him. She didn't care if it was wrong she knew exactly what she wanted. Her nails dig into his collar. Their lips never parted, neither dared break it. Beths free hand ran over his chest, Rios fingers moved from her thigh up side her t-shirt along her back his cool couch set her skin on fire and he couldn't help but bite down on his lower lip. Rios lips moved roughly down her jaw, tilting her head back, pressing her hips against his teasing him more, not that he needed it, having Rio turned on and out of control did something wild to her, it made her feel unbelievably sexy. His lips continued over her breasts that were exposed in her V-neck shirt. Beths eyes fluttered open, glancing towards the door she jumped pushing Rio back as her eyes landed on a very disapproving mom holding a tray of cookies. Rio gave her a look that looked more animalistic than it did human. '' Chantel, Hi. '' Beth was breathless, her cheeks flushed, Rio glanced at the woman for a split second before turning his attention back to Beth. His annoyance at them being interrupted was clear as daylight.
The mom in the doorway eyed them both, judging them both she spoke after a few seconds. '' Beth... I baked some cookies, I thought maybe they might make dean feel better after his accident...'' Her eyes ran Rio up and down. Beth felt like she had been punched in the stomach, if that woman knew half of what Dean done, maybe she'd rethink baking those cookies. Beth Ran her hands over her shirt and hair straightening herself out. She noticed Rios eye roll matching his grin.
Beth walked towards the woman taking the tray of cookies from her. '' You can pick Jessie up at six. '' Beth looked the woman in the eyes, her tone still slightly breathless but more confident. She felt Rios hand on her ass as he slipped past them offering the woman who'd interrupted them a fake smile before making his way towards the kitchen. The woman eyed them both one more time before leaving and Beth could hear them all talking about her already, but she didn't care. Her eyes darted to Rio who just reached the kitchen. She let out a deep breath, smiling. Her entire body still tingling from his touch, she could still taste his lips on hers.
Tray of cookies in hand she made her way towards him.
The End.
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