She'd had enough of phone calls, he wouldn't return them. She had called him at his home, on his cell phone, at his work, his dad, and nothing. She was fed up with this asshole, and his uncaring parenting. She drove across town from school to the Winston household. She pulled into the driveway, getting out she slammed her car door. She walked up to the door, knocking on it, she was hella pissed, that he was being inconsiderate.

She knocked on the door, it slowly opened, she looked up, suddenly thinking she'd made a huge mistake coming to the house to confront Harry Winston. She squared her shoulders and showed no fear.

"Mr. Winston, I'm Ms. Clark Kenny's teacher we need to talk!"

XXX

Opie took in the 5'5 petite, red head, with the flashing angry green eyes standing on his porch. She was so small, he could pick her up, and snap her in two. He got defensive when she mentioned Kenny's name.

"I don't have time today. You need to call and make an appointment!"

She looked at him. "Excuse me, but I've been trying to do that for weeks! You've been ignoring or avoiding my call. We have to talk!"

She walked into his house, crossing her arms across her chest. She looked at him daring him to throw her out, he had to admit she was a spitfire.

"What did you need to talk about Ms. Clark?"

XXX

"Kenny, is acting out in class. Not turning in assignments."

"He's had a tough year. His mother was killed..."

"I know Mr. Winston...

"It's Opie."

"Opie, I understand that he's been through a rough year, but he can't be disruptive in my class. He needs to do his school work."

She was looking into his eyes, she saw the pain that he had been feeling. The same pain was reflected in Kenny's eyes, she would do her best to try to make his life a little better.

"I'll have a talk with him, Ms. Clark."

"Please call me Hailey." She smiled at him. "I'd appreciate it."

She shared Kenny's grades with him, and what he needed help with, she spent a hour at the Winston house before leaving to head home. She drove to her home, thinking about Opie, and his family. It was a sad situation to be in, Kenny was such a sweet little boy.

XXX

She was sitting at her desk the next morning when Kenny and his dad came into her classroom. She looked up to see the giant of a man, towering over her desk.

"Good morning Kenny, Opie."

"Good morning Ms. Clark. I'm sorry for disrupting class and not doing my work. I promise to better."

She looked down at Kenny, she put her hand on his chin. "All is forgiven, go out and play for a little while." She smiled at the little boy, he ran out the door to play.

"Good morning Hailey." His voice was smooth, he smiled at her, his brown eyes looked warm and inviting.

"Have a nice day Opie."

"You too."

He left her classroom, she let out a slow exhale, he was trouble that was fore sure. She couldn't let her mind go there, he was a parent of a student, she started getting ready for the school day. The bell run bring her students in from the playground, they started the day with reading.

XXX

The end of the day brought thunder storms, and down pours of rain, she started her drive home, she had a flat tire. She got out of her car, preparing to change it herself, She was already soaked to the skin, a truck pulled up behind her. She saw the giant man get off his truck and come towards her, he took the tools from her.

"Get in my truck!"

She climbed into his truck, shivering from being wet and cold. He finished changing her tire he climbed into his truck, water dripping from his beard. She laughed at the sight of him, he shook his head, flinging water at her. She laughed harder, putting her hands up, protecting her face from the water.

"Thank you!" She started to get out of his truck, he touched her arm.

"Bring your car to TM, tomorrow, so I can fix your tire. I'll give you and the kids a ride to school."

"I don't want to be a bother."

"It isn't."

"I'll see you in the morning."

She got out of his truck, getting back into her car, driving home. She didn't notice him following her, she pulled into the drive, he pulled in behind her. She walked to his truck, feeling nervous that he followed her home.

"Just wanted to make sure you got home okay." He smiled at her.

He had a beautiful smile, she smiled back at him. "Thank you."

She walked into the house, smiling to herself. She moved to the bedroom changing into dry clothes. Her thoughts drifted back to Opie, she knew he was a member of the local motorcycle club Sons of Anarchy. They had a reputation of being a dangerous group of men, but she didn't see that in him. Maybe she was just native. He seemed sweet and caring.

She fixed herself some dinner, and sat down to grade papers. She got to Kenny's math paper and smiled. He was such a sweet little boy, that has had a tough life lately. She was going to make an effort to give him more attention.

She got her things ready for the next day, and went to bed.

XXX

She was puled in to TM's lot and parked her car. She walked towards the office, to drop off the keys to her car. Opie pulled up behind her, she smiled and waved at him. She filled out the paperwork, leaving the office she climbed into Opie's truck.

"Good morning Ms. Clark!" Kenny and Ellie's voiced greeted her.

"Good morning!" She smiled at both of the children sitting in the backseat of the truck.

Opie handed her a cup of coffee, she took it smiling at him. "Good morning Opie. Thank you!"

"You're welcome. Good morning!"

She sipped her coffee, exchanging small talk with Opie on the drive to school. He pulled into the parking lot, Ellie and Kenny jumped out of the truck, running to find their friends. She was climbing out of the truck, she reached back in to get her schedule for bag. Her hand brushing against Opie's, their eyes met, she felt an tingle of excitement. It started in the pit of her stomach and shot to the tip of her toes.

"I'll pick you and the kids up after school."

"Thank you."

She walked into the school to her classroom. She prepared for the day, the bell rang and her students started to file into the classroom. She smiled at her students and started her day. The day went by fast, she was ready to go at the end of the day when Opie pulled up in his truck.

He stopped her before she could get out of his truck once they pulled into the TM parking lot.

"Would you like to join us for dinner?"

"I have plans tonight, maybe next time."

She smiled at him as she got out of his truck and walked into the office to pay for her tire and get her keys.

XXX

He felt jealous, even though he had no right to be. He didn't even know what her other plans were, except she'd turned down his dinner invitation. He watched her walk into the office, he was attracted to her, she was the first women since Donna he'd thought about.

He watched her get back I'm the car and drive away, maybe it was for the best she said no. She was to sweet to get involved with him and SAMCRO.

XXX

"I had a really good time tonight. Thanks for dinner"

She was being walked to her front door by her dinner date, she just wanted to end it. It hadn't been a good one the whole time, she thought about how she would rather have had dinner with Opie and his kids.

She was unlocking her door to go in when her date leaned in for a kiss. She moved so he'd miss, she didn't want to kiss him. Their first date would be their last. He smiled an eerie smile at her, pushed her in the door, kicking it shut behind him.

XXX

"How was school today Kenny?" Opie asked the next night at dinner.

"Ok, Ms. Clark wasn't there today. They said she was in an accident and won't be back until Monday."

Opie's stomach lurched, he was worried about her. He needed to check on her after dinner, he'd call and see if the babysitter could come over after dinner.

"Ellie, how was your day?"

XXX

She was laying on the couch, hurting all over. She was hoping by Monday she wouldn't hurt so bad, it gave her five days to heal. She closed her eyes, trying not to relive last night, tears escape her eyes. How could she have been so stupid?

A knock on her door, brought her thoughts to a screeching halt. She had a moment of fear, what if he was back. She slowly got up from the couch, looking out the window, she saw it was Opie. She felt relieved, she opened the door to let home in.

He took in her appearance, noting her bruised face. "Hailey, are you okay? What happened?'

He gentlely touched her face, she pulled back like she'd been hit. She turned to walk away from him, forgetting the fingertip bruises on the back of her neck.

"I was in an accident last nighr."

He touched her shoulder, and gentlely turned her around. "Tell me who hurt you. Who put his hands on you?"

"Opie..."

She closed her eyes, trying to hold back the tears she wasn't having any luck. He pulled her into his arms, holding on to her until her tears stopped. She pulled away from him, walking away.

"I'm sorry."

He looked at her, with his brown eyes. "Tell me who hurt you."