AN: well since my laptop died, I have resorted to having to use my phone for writing and updating. But hopefully ot will work out.
Chapter seven
Fright night
Gemma kept a close eye on every detail of the dance, she knew every time she'd see a glimpse of Kelly she was doing everything right.
Kelly exhaled putting down the last tombstone down, her eyes searching the hall for Gemma. She knew every time she'd tried to be more involved in club activity, Gemma came up with something else for her to do.
"Kelly!" Gemma called from the DJ both. Something about her tone set Kelly's teeth on edge.
Kelly knew to keep a cool head, she only needed to endure this for a few more hours. "Yes Gemma." Kelly looked up with both hands on her hips. Her hair pulled back and out of her face.
Gemma stepped down from the stage, she gave Kelly a quick look over. "What are you planning on wearing tonight?"
"Clothes..." Kelly replied brushing a hand over her face, "Why you ask?"
"It's Halloween, and everyone is dressing up for tonight." Gemma smiled to Kelly, she reached a hand over touching Tully's hair.
"I will see what I can do..." Kelly sighed. All she was planning for the night didn't involve actually being at this kids party. No she wanted to be at the club house.
"Kelly," Gemma caught kelly's attention as she started to walk away. "A respectable costume." She waved Kelly off knowing she was always going to get her way.
Kelly brushed her hands down her stomach, with her eyes on the mirror she turned to see Tara standing behind her. "Okay honest truth." Kelly started, "How stupid do I look?"
"You look fine." Tara smiled, "But what are you?" Tara kept looking over the outfit that Kelly was wearing.
Kelly reached on the bed picking up a alice band and apron to go with the blue dress. "Alice in wonderland." She did a quick bow.
Tara gave a nod of approval, walking into the room she placed a hand on Kelly's arm. "I have to say, you've been taking all this well."
"What do you mean by taking it well?" Kelly took a step back from Tara studying her. For a second she thought something big was being kept from her.
"Look I didn't tell you this, but Gemma is going to do everything in her power to keep you out of club business." Tara kept her tone serious, she knew that Gemma had good reasons behind her motives, but Tara was finding it hard to trust Gemma.
Kelly bit her lip, her hands going into her hair fluffing it up. "I sort of came to that conclusion on my own." She looked over Tara, she even gave her a small smile. "Don't worry about it."
"Just try and keep one step a head of her and you'll do fine." Tara looked back to the door hearing the front door open. "That would be Jax."
"Well are you going to be staying in tonight?" Kelly finally slipped on her shoes seeing Jax standing in the doorway. "Hey cuz."
Jax froze looking over Kelly, he then broke into a fit of laughter. Kelly glared at him, her hands folding over across her chest. Jax just calmed down looking over Kelly again, "Sorry, but what are you wearing?"
"I am Alice in wonderland!" Kelly reached over slapping Jax's head. "And I don't look too bad."
Jax rubbed the side of his head looking over Kelly, he exhaled running a hand into his hair. "Well if that is the best you can come up with."
"Well it was this or a pumpkin. I don't look good in orange." Kelly smiled, "Plus I got Juice to pick me up for the thing at the club house tonight."
Jax side glanced to Tara, "Can you give us a second." His tone hushed.
"Okay I'll go check on Abel and Thomas." Tara rubbed Jax's shoulder walking out the room. Before closing the door she gave Kelly a reassuring smile.
"Look Kelly you have to understand that Clay is just humoring you, but you got to understand there are some things that a woman shouldn't do." Jax watched Kelly as she reached over the bed picking up her jacket in silence. "Don't be like that Kelly I am just looking out for you."
"No I get it Jax, I mean I am just some weak and helpless girl. All I am good for is to be some club members old lady and be like Tara and be a mother." Kelly pulled her arms into her jacket, her eyes dead on Jax. "A woman can worship you, but we can't be like you." For a moment Kelly stood face to face with Jax. "I am going to prove you all so very wrong when I show I am capable of more than you give me credit for." Looking to the door Kelly opened it, closing it behind her. Without looking back Kelly exhaled, she felt like no one had any faith in her, but she knew this was always going to be a lonely road.
The hall looked different with the lights down low, children of all ages were dressed up and dancing to music. Kelly dancing with Ellie and Kenny.
Gemma folded her arms looking at her success, every now and then she'd get a glimpse of Kelly doing everything she could to help. Now as a dancing pop song played, Kelly looked happy.
Ellie kept laughing as Kelly spun her around, "I am so happy you got me this costume." Her voice was sweet as she looked over her Cheerio uniform.
Kelly spun Ellie around one more time, she glanced to see Juice standing in a doorway. "Well you look adorable." Kelly kept her attention on Ellie, but her eyes moved over to Juice with a cheeky smile.
"Are you going already?" Kenny asked, he kept looking over to Juice. In his eyes Kelly could tell that he didn't want her to go.
"Well I promise to make it up you." Kelly said lightly kissing his cheek, she waved a hand over to Juice.
Gemma caught Juice out the cover of her eye, attention going back to Kelly.
Kenny looked up to Kelly, he took her hand and smiled. "Will you marry me?"
Kelly giggled, reaching down she smiled softly. "It's nice of you to ask, but I think it's a little too soon for you. Why don't you ask me again in eighteen years." Kissing his cheek again.
Juice stood back waiting for Kelly to join him, but saw Gemma making her way over first. "What brings you here? Club getting boring?" Gemma smiled seeing Kelly getting closer.
"Hey." Kelly brushed a hand against Juice's arm before looking to Gemma. "I am taking off." Her words were blunt, she felt bad for leaving, but she knew she wanted to have fun.
"Well I tried my best." Gemma said looking over Juice. "Just get her there in one piece."
Kelly broke into a smile, "I need to go and change first." her hand brushed some of her hair back.
"You're not wearing that?" Juice asked giving her a cheeky wink.
Kelly playfully pushed him, "No!" Her voice snapped before looking to Gemma. "I'll see you in the morning."
Gemma nodded, "I'll see you in the morning then." She kissed Kelly's cheek, "Be good."
Kelly rolled her eyes, "Really Gemma!" Kelly laughed lightly. "Come on Juice..." She now took Juice's arm pulling him out the door.
"So I am guessing you don't like your costume." Juice said looking over a vanity table. Kelly was in the bathroom getting dressed, so Juice kept looking over photos.
Kelly poked a head into the bedroom, "I hate it and it's going to burn in hell!" her eyes going to Juice holding a photo. "That is my Dad..." She pointed out before poking her head back into the bathroom.
"So you keep his photo close?" Juice asked while keeping an eye on the door separating him from Kelly.
Kelly pulled a shirt on, she glanced over to door knowing Juice was on the other side. She opened the door stepping out with a smile, running a hand into her hair she looked to the photo still in his hand. "He passed away a few years ago." She took the photo from him placing it back down.
Juice looked over Kelly's face, "Sorry." He kept his eyes on her face as her attention on the photo. "Guess you're ready."
"Yeah I guess I am." Kelly picked her prospect patch up putting it on. Her eyes for a moment locked on Juice's. "I am just going to sound harsh when I say not to show off!" Her voice serious.
"I wasn't showing off." Juice grinned watching her head out of the bedroom to the hall.
Kelly turned to face him, "You always show off." heading to the front door picking up the spare helmet. She kept smiling to herself qknowing that Juice was right behind her.
Part of Opie was wishing he didn't come to the club tonight, his marriage wasn't going well. Even if he cared for Lyla, it wasn't the same feeling. Picking up his beer he watched as Juice and Kelly walked in.
"You know, the more you tell me I suck. The more I will beat you and gloat." Kelly said to Juice. The fact the ride to the club house they were talking about a computer game.
Opie smiled a little more seeing Kelly, he got up walking through the crowded club house to her side. He gave Juice a quick nod. "So you finally made it." Opie said with a grin.
"Yes." Kelly watched as Juice went off on his own. "You should also know your son asked me to marry him." Kelly laughed.
Opie rolled his eyes, "I guess he must really like you." Finishing off his beer he placed it on the counter. "I have some good news."
"Is it good news involving me and a gun run tomorrow?" Kelly asked reaching into a barrel of ice taking out two beer bottles.
With a quick nod Opie took one of the beer bottles, he tried to keep control of his smile. "I am relying on you to not mess up." He brought the bottle to his lips.
Kelly nodded, "Trust me, I won't let you down Ope..." Her eyes now looking across the room seeing Clay watching her closely.
"So you came here with Juice?" Opie found Juice making his way back over. It wasn't Opie's place to be nosy, but he couldn' t help feeling slightly curious.
"I needed a ride." Kelly replied while taking a sip of her own beer. Her eyes looking over Opie's face, before feeling Juice's hand on her shoulder.
"Wanna dance?" Juice asked her, completely unaware of the intense eye contact Kelly and Opie were locked in.
Kelly broke out of it first, turning to look at Juice with a smile. "Fine one dance, but you have to admit I am the Black op queen." Her voice was playful.
"I have yet to see your skills, but fine you can be the queen." Juice smiled taking her hand. He didn't even notice anyone staring at him.
Kelly placed her beer bottle beside Opie, "Don't mind talking later. We can go over plans so I don't mess up." She kept smiling to Opie as Juice pulled Kelly away from the bar.
"Yeah, we'll talk..."Opie kept his eyes on Kelly as she started to dance with Juice. He knew it was no secret that Juice had started to have a crush on Kelly, and he wasn't sure if she was going to return the feelings. All he knew as he watched then dancing was that it didn't seem like something that wasn't going to end well.
