Chapter 3

"Shit!" Screamed Kate as she slammed her hands on the steering wheel "God damn piece of shit car!" The car just had to break down today, her only day off from everything, from school and work. She had just finished shopping and wanted to just go home and relax for the rest of the day maybe veg out in front of the TV watch some stupid reality show. She tried turning the key again and nothing. She got out of her car and lit a cigarette while fishing out her cell phone.

"Teller-Morrow."

"Gemma, it's Kate, my car broke down again in front of Sam's Coffee Shop, can you have someone come tow me please."

"Of course I'll get one of the guys to come right away. See you soon." Gemma said sympathetically.

Well since she would be spending her day with Gemma she should at least go in and get another coffee for woman. After buying the coffee Kate took a seat on the curb next to her car to wait for the TM tow truck to arrive. Just as she is finishing her cigarette she saw the tow truck pull up and Chibs get out.

"Hey love, this old bastard giving shite today."

"Yeah, turned the key and nothing."

"Sac, get out here so we can get the lady towed, you need us to drop you somewhere or you comin to TM with us."

"Going to TM with you got Gemma a coffee."

After listening to Chibs bitch at Half Sac for the entire tow and ride back to the garage Kate was itching to get out of that truck. She kind of felt sorry for the prospect but she guessed that the hazing was part of it. Kate climbed out of the truck in time for Chibs to yell "Okay Sac get the car in the bay and see what's wrong with her I'm gonna get a drink"

"I'll just be in the office." Kate called back to Kip as she made her way through the office door.

"Hey Gemma, got you a coffee."

"Thanks sweatheart, just take a seat keep me company while I try and figure out what these assholes wrote on these work orders. You would think that they at least made it far enough through school to be able to put two words together."

Kate had just settled herself in on the couch in the office and began flipping through a magazine while Gemma cursed her way through work orders when the office door opened and Happy walked in.

"Gem finished the Buick," Happy said putting the work order in a pile on Gemma's desk when he saw Kate sitting there "What are you doing here?"

"Car crapped out on me this morning, Half Sack is taking a look at it right now."

"That shit head doesn't even know how to rotate a god damn tire, come with me."

Kate followed Happy out of the office and into the garage bay's where Kip was leaning under her hood. "Hey asshole, did you try and start it first." Happy yelled.

"No, she said she tried and it didn't work."

"Get the fuck out of here I got this."

Happy leaned in her car turning the key. "Sounds like it's the starter have a seat and I'll take a look." He said motioning to some stacked up crates next to him. Kate settled herself down and started to watch as Happy took apart her entire dash. "Yep it's the starter I think we have one in the back so I should be able to get this fixed for you while you wait."

"Kay, thanks"

"Gotta stop thanking me Kate."

"Well then you have to stop doing things to make me thank you"

"I don't think you'd like that."

"Why?"

"Cause I'm not a nice guy little girl."

"Well so far you are to me but don't worry I won't tell anyone."

Happy and Kate continued to banter back and forth while he repaired the starter and begin to look under the hood for whatever other problems she might have. "Jesus Kate this car is a piece of shit."

"I know but it's all I can afford not like Harry's paying me that much, I barely make enough to cover school."

"Well you have a couple of belts that need to be replaced so might as well do that too." Happy said standing up from the hood taking off his work shirt. For the first time Kate could see both his tattooed covered arms and make out some of the chest tattoos peeking out from behind the wife beater he had on. As she watched him work she could now see the well-defined six-pack she had been expecting him to have. It made her want to walk over to him lift his shirt up and lick every single muscle he had. The thought cause that familiar fire to return to her checks, she was just smiling to herself when she looked up and saw that Happy was staring back at her and gave her the signature smirk and returned to work on her car.

"Hey Happy? Can you do me a favor?"

"Besides fixing your piece of shit car?"

"Yeah, you see I have this school project and it's all about black and white photos and contrasting with color so I umm…. I need someone to um…."

"Spit it out Kate I ain't got all day"

"Can I take pictures of your tattoos?" Kate said in one quick breath.

"You wanna take pictures of my tattoos?"

"Yeah, it's for my photography class."

"Sure whatever, you wanna take them here."

"No my school has a studio that I can use, the lighting would be better."

"Whatever, when do you want to do this."

"Would tomorrow work at 5:30."

"Yeah got nothing better to do until later. You're all set here Kate should run for at least another week."

"Thanks Happy, Umm here is the address of the school studio I'll meet you there." Kate said handing him the slip of paper as they walked back into the office together

"See ya tomorrow Kate give ya another chance to sneak a peek." Happy said winking at her and walking away.

"What's that about?" Gemma asked.

"Oh Happy is just helping me out with something."

"Yeah, sure something that makes your cheeks look like there on fire."

"No Gemma it's not like that."

"Okay whatever you say Kate"

"Gemma can I ask you something?"

"Floors all yours."

"I heard that Happy likes it rough and I was wondering if there is any truth to that."

"Not sure on that one sweatheart, I do know that he is a favorite around here but the skanks don't usually share information with me like that. I would assume that since he has some repeats that it can't be that bad."

"Thanks for the talk Gemma I'll probably see you next week when my piece of shit breaks down again."

"Thanks for the coffee Kate."

For Kate the next day couldn't go by fast enough all through class she kept a watch on the clock as it slowly ticked away. Finally by 3:30 she was out of school and rushing home to change. She felt like she was getting ready for a date. Showered, shaved, spent the extra time on her hair to get it perfect, and making sure her makeup was flawless. She decided to go simple with her wardrobe she chose her black lacy boy shorts with a matching bra, covered it up with her dark blue skinny jeans and a casual black button up to, borrowing a page from Renee's fashion book she chose to complete the outfit with a pair of red stiletto pumps.

Kate got the to the studio early to set up she was lost in thought trying to get the lighting perfect she didn't hear the door open or hear him approach. She had no idea someone was there until she was being grabbed from behind and a hand went over mouth trapping her scream in her throat, she was pushed forward up against the wall. It had all happened so fast she could even think and then she was released and spun around. The first thing she saw was the coal black eyes "What the fuck Happy?" She said beginning to rub her arms where he had grabbed her.

"How about what the fuck Kate, you gotta be smarter girl, in here all by yourself you should keep the door fucking locked. Anything could have happened and no one woulda heard shit and wouldn't know anything was wrong till they found you rapped and dead. That what you want?"

"No, but I was expecting you to be here any minute."

"And what if I fucking no showed you?"

"I didn't think about it."

"Well start fucking thinking Kate. You didn't even try and fight back."

"You had my arms pinned I couldn't punch you in the balls."

"Not all people like Lou are gonna attack you from the front, if someone takes you from behind you fucking fling your head back and up try and head butt them in the nose, then go the balls and the eyes. Got it!"

"Yeah, I got it."

"Okay let's do this little photo shoot I ain't got all night."

"Okay" Kate said surprised that he was acting so nonchalant he had just come in and attacked her to teach her a lesson and here he was acting like it was just a normal day for him. Maybe the red stilettos were a bad idea, maybe all of this was a bad idea. "Umm just stand here in the middle on the black X and remove your shirt." Kate said shyly.

"You want me to take off the pants too Kate."

"No, just the shirt will be fine." Kate said now in full blush.

After twenty minutes of Kate taking photos of Happy in different positions and of course none of them of him smiling Kate had was she needed. "Okay that's a wrap"

"Alright now it's my turn"

"What?"

"It's only fair Kate I let you take pictures of me now I get to take pictures of you."

"No that wasn't the deal."

"There wasn't a deal, you got any tattoos little girl?" Happy said walking over to her still shirtless until he was towering over her.

"Yeah one."

"What is it?"

"It's stupid I got it went I was 18 to piss my parents off." Kate said looking up at him.

"Let me guess some chick tattoo, a fairy or a flower or something. Show me." He said not asking more demanding.

"No, it's stupid."

"Show me Kate."

"Okay" Kate sighed "Don't laugh."

"Can't promise that."

Kate reached for the button of her jeans as Happy's eyes widened a bit shocked that she was actually going to do it. Kate unbuttoned her pants and opened them holding the right side open while lifting up her shirt slightly to expose the tattoo she had on her right hip. Happy looked down and then squatted down to have a better look. "Butterfly huh, just what I thought a chick tattoo." Happy said looking up at her then returning down to inspecting her ink. "It may be stupid but at least you went someplace good the lines are clean, shadings good, colors are even, skin isn't raised." He said as he ran his fingertips over the butterfly. At that soft touch Kate was lit on fire she could feel every inch of her skin burn at his touch, she wanted to grab his hand and shove it down her pants so he could feel what he was doing to her and provide her with the release she craved from him. "Your turn go stand on the black X." Happy said as he stood up and grabbed the camera.

Kate moved towards the black X and turned around to face Happy holding the camera. "You know this isn't really fair."

"How's this not fair you took pictures of my ink I take pictures of yours."

"You only took your shirt off I have to take my pants off."

Happy put the camera down hands going down to remove his boots and then to his belt buckled opened his fly letting the pants drop to the floor to stepping out of them. Kate's eyes trained on him the entire time as he now stood just wearing his boxers.

"There is that better? Tit for tat Kate your turn pants and shirt off."

Oh Christ Kate thought silently thanking god she has chosen the nice lacey boy shorts with the matching bra. She toed off her pumps, jeans still unbuttoned pushed them down and pulled them off hands going to the top button on her shirt working her way down tossing the shirt to side when she was done.

"How do you work this thing?" Happy asked as he picked up the camera.

"Just look through that little box on the right and then push the button on the left. Try and make sure my face is in the little box when you look through the lens."

"Ain't focused on your face Kate."

Kate let a full laugh as Happy began snapping pictures. "Alright all done"

"Already, you only took a couple."

"Saw everything I wanted to see little girl."

"One more go stand on the X." Kate said switching Happy places putting the camera on the stand pushing a few buttons and then going to stand next to Happy him facing sideways toward her she standing to face the camera. "A picture of the both us." Looking toward the camera she felt Happy's eyes on her, she turned looking into his eyes, desperately wanting to know what he was thinking did he want her as much as she wanted him. Happy suddenly reached out wrapping his arm around Kate's slender waist pulling him to him. Her almost bare checks pressed up against him there eyes still locked on one another. Happy started to lean and Kate though with relief that she was finally going to get the kiss she had been wanting since she first saw him. But he bypassed her lips going straight to her ear whispering to her "You hungry Kate."

"Yes" Kate whispered back hating the desperation in her voice reaching up to put her hand around the back of his neck.

"Good, so am I lets go get something to eat." Happy said removing his arm from Kate and walking away from her to his clothes on the floor and started to get dressed.

"What?" Kate said still trying to catch her breath.

"I'm hungry lets go grab a bite to eat."

"Yeah, Okay." Kate stated dumbfounded how did she just go from being almost naked wrapped in his arms to now putting her clothes on. Maybe she was wrong he didn't want her he was just toying with her. God why would he want her when he had the opportunity to fuck real women, women with experience who knew what they were doing she was just a kid she had no real sexual experience. She had only be with two guys in her short life both experiences left her wanting more and more frustrated than she was when she was a horny sixteen year old. That was it she wouldn't try to seek Happy out anymore after this she was done playing these games with him. She would go have dinner and then be done with all this bullshit. She began to follow his lead and redress herself.

Walking outside Happy guided her to where his bike was parked. "You ever ride before Kate?"

"No, I can just take my car and follow you."

"Come on Kate it's not hard all you gotta do is sit there." Happy grabbed the helmet that was hanging from the handlebars placing it on Kate's head and then hitching up the chinstrap so it wouldn't fall off. He swung his leg over mounting the bike and then reached his hand out to Kate. She took his hand and hopped on behind him. "Not really riding shoes but you'll be fine just keep your feet on the pegs, hold on to me and just let yourself lean when I do."

"Okay" Kate said nervously, putting her hands on his waist as he started up the bike and put up the kickstand.

When he took off Kate jumped and instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his back. They only rode for 10 minutes by the end of it Kate felt more comfortable being on the back of the bike. She slightly loosened her grip on Happy and began to watch the building pass by the wind in her face felt great. They stopped just out the outskirts of town at the Burger Shack a favorite among Charming residents and those who passed through. It was just a stand with some picnic benches but it had the best burgers in town. It wasn't like Kate expected anything fancy from Happy this place suited him. They dismounted the bike and Happy went up to order while Kate picked out a table and sat on top of the table with her feet resting on the bench and waited for Happy.

"Here burger and fries, hope that's okay." Happy said approaching Kate and handing her a basket and then taking a seat next to her.

"Is there anything else on the menu?" Kate said sarcastically elbowing Happy in the ribs causing him to give a small chuckle.

"Nah, guess not. So Kate you going to school to take pictures or something."

"Yeah something like that, I'm going for photo journalism."

"Like for the news and shit?"

"Yep kinda, you get to go to faraway places take pictures of historic events and places."

"So I heard Gemma say your Ma doesn't like you working at the Dog."

"No, my parents are not pleased with my current employment."

"I guess if I had a daughter I wouldn't want her showing her ass off either."

"You got any sons Happy?"

"Nah don't do the kid thing, not really interested in repopulating the earth. You want kids Kate"

"I don't know, I really don't know what I want except to take pictures."

"So if your parents don't like you working at Harry's bar why don't they help you out with school."

"Because they will only pay for it if I go to school for something they want me to be. The played the cutting me off financially card and I called them on it by getting a job and paying for school myself."

"That's good Kate don't let people tell you what to do be yourself."

"Thanks for the advice Happy, I have now learned to punch balls, gouge eyes, head butt, wear a jacket, and to be myself you should be a mentor to young minds." Kate said winking at Happy.

"You're a funny girl Kate. You all done."

"Yeah" she said as she tossed the last fry in her mouth.

"We should get you back don't wanna keep you out to late on a school night."

Happy took Kate back to her call at the school staying on his bike as she got off and handed him his helmet back.

"See Ya Kate." Happy said as he took off out of the parking lot.

Happy felt relieved when he pulled away from the school he had gotten himself out of that situation barley without fucking her on the floor of that studio. The image of her in her bra and underwear burned in his mind her eyes looking at him with want. When he asked her if she was hungry he really had meant if she wanted him and her desperate reply had him hard. But then she had reach out and touched him tentatively that's when he remembered who he was with. He wasn't with some stupid gash he was with a shy girl hardly out of high school. She didn't know what she wanted and hell he was old enough to be her dad. So he quickly let go of her and took her to dinner reminding himself not to grab her and give her a kiss to remember when he dropped her off.

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