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Lacy here peoples. Got the next chapter of Irish Triangle for ya. All hell is about to break lose as Tig, Chibs and Jax get back to the clubhouse. Have fun.
Disclaimer: Only Aria is mine.
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An hour and a half after the call from Chibs, Aria was outside the moment she heard bike engines. The SAMCRO bikes had a very distinct sound, at least to Aria. Seeing Tig, Jax and finally Chibs pull in, Aria allowed herself to breathe. She wouldn't tell Chibs but ever since Fiona showed up, Aria only felt truly safe when Chibs was around.
Aria started to smile as Chibs got closer but it fell the moment she saw someone appear behind Chibs, a gun trained on him.
"CHIBS!" Aria screamed as loud as she could.
Chibs saw Aria's line of sight and look of horror and turned his head. Seeing the man, he swerved to the left the moment the shot was fired. The bullet missed Chibs and Tig by inches. The three men were off their bikes fast as the others came out of the building. Bobby and Half-Sac blocked Aria from view to keep her safe as the men opened fire.
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*Back story of Chibs and Aria, Part Three*
Chibs knocked on Jax's old dorm room door. Aria was staying there till she got settled in Charming. She's been there for three weeks already.
"Aria? It's Chibs love." Chibs said gently. Aria was still jumpy around most of the men so they all made sure to be as careful as possible.
The door opened and Aria's tired face appeared.
"Hey Chibs," Aria said. "what's up?"
"We're going to your apartment to get your things and I wanted to check if you want to come and supervise." Chibs said.
Aria crossed her arms. "You'll be there?"
Chibs nodded. "The whole time, love."
"Just let me grab my jacket." Aria said. She stepped back into her room and picked up her denim jacket. "I want to thank you guys again for this."
Chibs stepped back to let Aria out. "No need to thank us. We're not the most law abiding bunch but the one thing we do not tolerate is abuse of women."
Aria looked up at Chibs. "That right there, law abiding or not, makes you all good guys."
They got outside where Jax, Tig, Opie and Clay were waiting. Tig and Clay by one of the vans and Jax and Opie were leaning on their bikes.
"Ready babe?" Tig asked.
Aria gave a ghost of a smile. "Don't call me babe Tig."
Tig smirked but not at Aria. No, he was smirking at the look Chibs was giving him.
Clay noticed and smacked Tig in the back of the head. "Knock it off."
Tig rubbed his head but his smirk stayed in place. Clay moved over to Aria and Chibs.
"You wanna ride in the van or with one of the guys?" Clay asked Aria.
Aria pulled her hair from her jacket collar. "I'm gonna ride with Chibs."
"Have you ever ridden before?" Jax asked.
Aria nodded. "My dad rode. Used to let me ride with him. It's been a while but I remember."
Clay looked at Chibs. "Good with you?"
Chibs almost rolled his eyes. First Tig and now Clay. But Aria turned to look at him so he nodded.
"Good with me." he said.
Aria smiled a small smile, probably the biggest smile she'd given since they'd met. Chibs returned the smile and led Aria to his bike, both missing the smirks passed between the other four.
*End back story, Part Three*
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Aria let Bobby push her behind the side of the building and crouched down, her hands over her ears, her eyes closed tight. She could still hear the gun fire but it was at least muffled some.
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Chibs cursed as the man got away. He looked around, seeing the others were okay but didn't see Aria. Bobby noticed the look on Chibs' face and pointed behind himself.
"She's fine Chibs." Bobby turned and saw Aria shaking. "Or not."
Chibs put his gun away as he moved over to Aria. Kneeling down beside her, he gently rubbed her back. It had been a long time since her attack but Chibs knew she was still jumpy when scared.
"Aria, it's over love." Chibs said softly.
Aria lifted her head and opened her eyes as her hands slid off her ears. Seeing Chibs beside her, she sprang forward, wrapping her arms tightly around him. Chibs silently cursed as he felt Aria trembling and held her close.
"Is she alright Chibs?" Tig asked, worry coloring his tone. As much as he teased and messed with Aria, he cared about her like she was his sister.
Chibs nodded as he stroked Aria's hair. "She will be."
"Let's get her inside." Clay said.
Chibs stood and easily swung Aria into his arms. The guys kept close until Chibs had Aria inside. Chibs didn't bother stopping, he took Aria right up to his dorm room, wanting to make sure she was alright before being around the others. He tried to put Aria down but she wouldn't let go so he sat down, his back against the wall, Aria curled up in his lap.
"It's alright sweetheart." Chibs whispered as he kissed her neck softly. "It's alright."
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"No doubt that was a hit put out by Fiona." Jax said as the Sons stood around the bar.
"Something needs to be done about that bitch." Tig said.
Clay threw back a shot. "When Chibs and Aria come down, I'll call church. It was one thing when it was just Fiona but pulling outsiders into it crosses a line."
"What can we do?" Opie asked.
"That's up to Chibs." Clay said. "But nothing is going to happen to those two, not on my watch."
"I'm with ya." Jax said, holding up a shot.
The others did the same and at the same time, they tossed them back.
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So, we'll be finding out about the man in the next chapter and more about how Chibs and Aria got to where they are. This was a little rough as I wrote it but I'm blaming that on altitude change. I just got back from Northern Vermont. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.
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