It had been a week since the sons of anarchy bought the bar. They all had been in and out everyday makeung sure the expansion was going as planned. I got along with all of them. Under the big bad ass facade they where teddy bears. I hadn't seen Jax since he dropped me off. the guys mentioned that he was busy trying to finalize another business opportunity. I tried to ignore the way my stomach flopped every time his name was mentioned or the way my ears perked up when they talked about him. I couldn't get over the affect he had on me and I was doing my best trying to forget about him but I found myself day dreaming about him more and more each day.
The expansion of the bar was under way and I was glad I was able to make it happen even though Terry was less than thrilled. He wanted to keep it the way it was but the guys had told him countless of times that he had no say in things any more. I felt kind of bad for the plumped bald headed guy but I minded my business and kept my nose out of things that didn't concern me. I was watching over the construction process making sure everything was going as planned when the back of my neck start to prickle. I looked behind me and saw Jax walking in with all his god like glory. He looked my way and smiled his brilliant smile that had me weak in the knees. I waved slightly at him then turned back to the work I was doing. If I kept staring at him I was going to embarrass myself. I heard him behind me talking to some of the guys. his voice was wrapping me around me like an exotic blanket.
"How's it goin Tara?" Jax asked as he came up behind me I smiled and turned to look at him.
"Pretty good. Everything's running as scheduled" I handed him the binder I was holding that included some of the ideas I had for the expansion. He opened it and looked them over before handing it back to me.
"These plans look good. Seems like you know what your doing."
I laughed "nah I just keep thinking about what I would like to see as a customer coming in here"
He nodded and looked around the bar "I guess I'm glad your here then."
I looked up at him and smiled "I'm glad I could be here"
"You hungry?" He asked
"Actually I'm starving. I haven't had anything to eat since this morning." I looked down at my watch and sighed it was almost dinner time.
"Well then let me take you to dinner as a thank you for looking after this place" he waved his hand around the bar.
"umm"yes I was a little reluctant. I didn't know how good of an idea spending time alone with him would be. However when I looked up at him again and saw that same hopeful expression in his eyes that I saw last time I found myself agreeing before giving it another thought "Sure" he smiled brightly again and offered me his hand. I took it and felt that same electricity as before. I looked down at our hands then back up at him. His eyes where wild with curiosity again and I couldn't stop my movements if I tired. I reached up and cupped his face as he pulled me closer to him.
"What is that?" He asked. I closed my eyes and shrugged. I couldn't answer that. What ever this electricity was between us didn't come with instructions.
"Not sure" I said simply. I heard someone clear thier throat next to us and I jumped back slightly and looked over to see Opie smirking at us. Jax let out a frustrated breathe and looked at Opie.
"What's up Ope?"
"Sorry to interrupt what ever that was" he laughed "But the painter is here and needs to speak to one of you."
Jax nodded and grabbed my hand again. We walked to the front of the bar and spoke to one of the painters. I told him the colors we wanted and where we wanted them. Jax signed for the work and we made our way out side to his bike.
"Got any place you wanna go?" He asked before starting up the bike.
I climbed on "Nope. I'm in your hands Teller" he looked back and smirked at me before taking off. He took me to a small diner outside of town that I've never been to before but that didn't surprise me I didn't really get out much. I got off the bike and smoothed out my wind blown hair. We walked inside and took a table near the back. I glanced at the menu for a minute before deciding on a cheddar burger with fries and a strawberry shake. When I put the menu back down and looked up Jax he was staring at me Intently.
"See something you like?" I joked.
he smirked "I do actually" he reached across the table and moved my auburn hair out of my eyes. I looked down when I felt a blush grace my face but he tilted it back up "don't hide from me" he said sincerely.
I looked at him my green boring into his bright blue ones "I'm not. I just don't know how to approach what ever this is"
He nodded as if he understood "I don't know what this is either. All I know is I haven't been able to get you out of my head since last week. I don't know what to do here darlin I've never had such an instant strong attraction to someone before"
i smiled "same here but then again I don't get out to often" he laughed and shook his head
"Why is that? A beautiful woman like your self should be out and about all the time" he smirked he really did know the effect he had on woman. I could see it now. It was in the way he smiled and smirked and in the way he openly flirted with me but I also knew, some how, this was different. I didn't know how or why just that it was.
"Well I go to school Monday threw Thursday from 12pm till around 4pm then I'm at the bar from 5 till around 1 Monday threw Sunday. So when I have time I'm usually asleep or studying." I chuckled.
"So you basically have no time for your self?"
"Nope. I made it to school on a scholarship that basically pays for everything but I still have to come out of pocket for a bit of it. Plus my school books and my apartment. I didn't want to take out any loans because I don't want to have to be in debt for anything so I just work my ass off to make it work. I'm in my 3rd year I'll be working in a school next year to finish up my degree. Then I can teach a class by myself." I smiled. I was so close to fulfilling my dream. All this struggle would be worth it.
"What about your family? They couldn't help you" He asked. He seems genuinely curious about my life.
I scoffed "Nope. My fathers been a drunk most of my life who disowned me the moment I decided to leave my home town of Chicago and come to school here and my mother well" I searched for the words to describe her. I didn't want her to make her seem like an un fit mother but I couldn't find any so I simply said "she paid attention to his needs more than she paid attention to me." I shrugged. The waitress showed up then and took our orders.
"so your pretty much by your self in the big state of California?" He seemed upset about this and I didn't for the life of me know why.
"I guess so. I don't mind it though I've been alone for most of my life I've dealt with it" that seemed to anger him even more. His hands where clenched and his body was stiff. I reached over and grabbed his hand and was glad when he seemed to relax a bit. "You ok?" I asked him. I was sure confusion was written all over my face. He smiled slightly and nodded.
"good" I smiled at him "so tell me about you"
"what would you like to darlin?" He kept my hand in his grasp.
"Well how about how you became the president of a motor cycle club?"
"My dad started it years ago with a group of guys. Called themselves the first 9. He wanted to form a brother hood. I grew up in it. The MC is the only life I've ever known. My mom was an unofficial Queen but since my father stepped down and I became president she's taken a back burner to everything. Now she just runs the fundraisers and helps out at the garage."
"The Garage?"
me nodded and played with my fingers "My dad owned a garage with his best friend Clay called Teller Morrow. They still own it but it technically belongs me and Opie now since I'm president and He's VP. The Sons club house is on the same grounds. That's where we usually hang out. The place it's packed on weekends. There's nothing like a Sons party" he smiled.
"You sure do own a lot of businesses don't ya?" I smirked
he shrugged "Trying to expand my horizons"
"Can I go to one of those raging parties one day?" I asked threw a laugh.
"Sure. I have to worn you though they get pretty crazy"
"I like a crazy party once in a while" I shrugged.
"Well then we might have to let you loose in one. I'd like to see what your capable of in a party. Just promise not to let any of those horney guys talk to you" he laughed
I smirked and nodded he was definatly a man of many masks. I was determined now to uncover the man behind each one. When our food arrived I reluctantly pulled my hand out of his and we began to eat in a comfortable silence. We asked each other questions when ever they came to mind. We got little things out the way like birth dates and favorite color. It surprised me when he told me he enjoyed reading he even gave me a list of books to read. We had a great time talking and I couldn't remember the last time I laughed so much. He told me clubhouse stories of all the guys that kept me howling in laughter. When we finished eating we stayed for another hour and just talked.
"Come on let me take you home" he paid for both meals and we stood to leave.
When we got back to my place I got off and he turned off the bike but didn't get off.
"Thanks for dinner and for the ride" I didn't want to him leave yet but inviting him in would be to soon. He threw his leg over the bike and took a seat facing me. He placed his hands on my hips and brought me closer so I was standing in between his legs.
"I like you Tara. A little more than I probably should but my life is messy right now. I just need a minute to figure out what ever this is before we jump right into what ever were beginning to feel for each other. I don't want you in the cross fire of any messy business" He told me honestly. I smiled and took a step closer towards him. I reached up and played with his scruffy chin.
"I'm not in a rush Jax. I don't know where this is going either. So yes you can have your minute. As long as you can give me a minute in return."
He wrapped his arms around my waist and brought me flush against his body. His lips where just inches from mine and I craved to close the distance between us. My body was being set on fire. A fire I was positive only he would be able to extinguish.
"You can have your minute to" he whispered before pressing his lips to mine. I ran my hand threw his short cropped hair and brought his face closer to mine. The kiss was deep and passionate and unlike anything I've experienced before. Our touches battled for dominace before I eventually gave up and gave into the feeling he was providing me. He had me in a frenzy and if we weren't outside I probably would have made a move for his belt by now. I don't know how much time went by but I was happy to never pull apart from eachother. Unfortunately the universe had other plans. Jax pulled away with a sigh when his phone rang in his pocket.
"Yeah" he answered some what frustrated. I tried to pull away to give him some privacy but the arm that was still around my waist tightend and held me in place. I looked up at him and he winked at me. I smirked and bit his lip playfully. He pulled his lip from between my teeth and kissed me chastely.
"Alright I'm on my way. Meet me there" he closed his phone and put it back in his pocket wrapping his arm around me again "Sorry to cut this short but I gotta go" he said somberly.
I nodded "It's fine. I'll see you soon though?" I asked hopeful.
he nodded "I'll be back in a couple of days but I'll call you before then" he bent down to kiss me again then tapped me on the ass "I'll see you soon" I pulled away and nodded.
"See ya" I winked at him and turned towards my apartment. When I reached the door I heard him rev the engine and pull away. "Show off" I whispered with a smile.
The next morning I decided to play hooky from school. It was Friday and I had already turned in all my assignments early. I emailed my professors and asked them to send me any notes I missed and along with any new assignments they had given out that day. I decided to pamper my self, so after showering getting dressed in some fitted jeans and a white fitted v cut tshirt, I headed out the door. My first stop was the nail salon where I got a French manicure and pedicure. Next I went to the hair salon where I got my ends cut and my hair loosely curled. When I was done I headed to happy Joes to see the progress. I was greatful that I lived in an area where everything was in walking distance. It made my life so much easier.
As I walked into the bar I was greeted by the many regulars that came in. Donna was leaned over the bar talking to Opie. I smiled as I passed them but Opie stopped me.
"Hey Tara" he greeted "Jax and Terry are in the office said that if you came in to send you back there."
I smiled brightly. I didn't think I would be seeing Jax for a couple of days so the thought of seeing him now brought butterflies to my stomach.
"Thanks Ope" I looked at Donna "Donna you good back there?"
She smiled but didn't look my way "Yeah. I'm more then good" she said looking directly at Ope. I laughed and shook my head. Apparently I wasn't the only one being dazzled by a biker. When I walked into the office Jax was leaning against the desk smoking a cigarette and Terry was seated in the chair in front of him. Jax looked up and smiled when he saw me.
"Hey" he said
"hey" I micked with a smirk.
"Tara good I was hoping you would come in early." Terry said from his seat. I closed the door behind me and went to stand by Jax.
"Well here I am. What's up?" I looked back and forth between the two waiting for them to tell me what was going on.
"I've decided to step down as manager. I know I've been a pain in the ass with all the changes and all truth is I don't want to see them happen so instead of continuing to bitch every 5 mins. I'm just going to leave for good. I still get paid my 20% either way so I'll be good." He shrugged
"wow ok then. We're gonna miss you around here Terry." I smiled sadly at him. It wasn't a complete lie. He was a good boss just of the Pain in the ass variety.
"Yeah right" he smirked "but thanks for trying Tara"
i looked at Jax for a moment then back at Terry "If your stepping down. Then who's stepping up?"
"You are" Jax answerd "I want to promote you to manager. I've already spoken to the guys and they agree. Someone will be here during the day when you aren't and then when you come in they can either leave or you can give them another Job." Jax shrugged. I gaped at him. He wanted me to be the manager of Happy Joes? I wouldn't have to work behind the bar any more or get hit on by sleezy bar goers?
"Congrats kid." Terry smiled and stood up patting my back before walking toward the door "my last shift is tomorrow and then it's all yours" he chuckled and left the room. As soon as then door closed Jax pulled me in his arms.
"Well hello there" I said breathless.
"Hey" He ran his nose down mine and kissed me gently. "I dreamt about kissing you all night" he kissed me again "I realized I didn't want to wait a couple of days to see you." Another kiss "so when I got the call that Terry wanted to talk. I found myself jumping on my bike without a second thought" he smiled and kissed me once again. This time letting his lips linger close to mine. I was dizzy. my breathe was coming in short against his lips and my hands had some how ended up in his hair once again." Are you ok with being manager?" He whispered. His lips just inches from mine.
"Are you ok with me being manager?" I asked as I leaned in to kiss him.
"Yes I am. It'll help you out more with your tuition and I get to keep you away from all dirty old men that like to hit on you" he smirked. It amazed me that he was so caring toward me already. I had never had someone worry about me the way he was showing he already did.
I pulled away slightly to get a better look at him and smiled "Jealous already?"
"yes and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I don't like when people hit on what's mine" he growled playfully.
I raised my eyebrow "Yours?"
Jax turned serious "Yes mine. I know we're taking a minute to figure shit out but this is heading some where and I'd rather avoid anyone trying to take you from me now or in the future."
I smirked at him "Possesive to?"
He kissd my lips "Just a little bit"
"your a man of many masks " I giggled
"Your welcomed to try and un mask each one of them" he smirked "After our minute is up of course"
I laughed "I fully intend to" I leaned in and kissed him letting the Fire errupted that was brewing just beneath the surface. I'm pretty sure actually I'm almost absolutely certain that being with this man was going to cause a lot of turmoil but then again I've always liked a challenge.
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