Kip Epps felt like crap, he couldn't fall asleep until three AM. It wasn't even a peaceful sleep at all. He was still in a sleepy daze, when someone knocked on his door. He groaned and slowly opened the door expecting one of his future brothers giving him some grunt work to do. Hadley Teller stood in front of him. She looked so sweet and happy, in her hands were two cups of coffee and a brown bag. "Did I wake you?" She was frowning.
He ran his hand threw his bed, "No. Not at all."
"You are terrible lair," She smirked. "I am so sorry. It's your day off today. I shouldn't have stopped by so early. I just remembered us making plans and thought I could surprise you." She was chewing on her bottom lip after every sentence."And I can't believe how rude I am. Just showing up. I should go." Her face was bright red.
She handed him a coffee and the bag turning around Kip reached out and grabbed her wrist. He didn't even think, he just reached out. "Don't go. Please." He opened the door wider and gently pulled her into the room, before shutting and locking the door.
The prospect dorm room was a lot smaller than the members bedroom. There was a twin bed with dark green sheets and a second hand dresser with a TV and Xbox sitting on top. Hadley noticed little kip touches all around the room. There were a couple of pictures taped to one of the walls. Some looked like they were family members taken from holidays and special events. Others had Half-Sack in his uniform with other men in could smell his minty and masculine scent all through out the bedroom.
They both awkwardly sat on the edge of his bed, "are you sure it's okay I'm here?" Kip noticed that she bit her lip a lot."You look really tired. Not in a bad way or anything. I mean you look really good Kip. Not that I check you out or anything." She felt her face heating up again.
Hadley shot up, Half-Sack had reached out and grabbed her hand. Than as soon he realized what he had done dropped her hand immediately."I'm happy you're here. Just had a rough night is all." He put breakfast on the dresser, than layed down on his took the extra pillow and placed it next to his head. He patted it, inviting Hadley to sit next to him.
She scooted up next to him, "do you wanna talk about it?"
Kip scratched the back of his neck, he felt embarrassed. He didn't want Hadley to think of him as less than a man especially since she knew about his accident now. When he looked at Hadley she gave him a warm smile, making him feel safe. "Last night I helped the club with," he hesitated he didn't what she knew and what he couldn't say.
"It's okay Kip. The club has been my whole life since I was born." He watched as she tuck some hair behind her ear. "You do not have to say anything. I know the SONS got to that scumbag before the police. And I can imagine what fucked up thing Clay decided to do about him."
"Thanks." He rolled onto his side so he was completely facing Hadley. Kip was surprised when she rolled over on her side. They were only centimeters apart, and all he could think about was how intimates this felt, and all they were doing were talking. "Well that fucked up thing, got me thinking about my accident. You know how I lost my." He trailed off not knowing what word to say: ball, nut, testicular?
Hadley nodded with understanding, ignoring the tension of him not finishing his sentence. "Are you feeling guilty about helping the SONS?"
"Defiantly, not guilty," Kip didn't want to look at Hadley feeling guilty, he didn't have any guilt about helping to kill that guy."
He was shocked when she said, "good, Do not feel guilty. He deserved whatever happened to him. It sounds like you had a tough night. You let your mind race and than couldn't get it too need some good rest. Pledging is exhausting physically and mentally, but hey your strong. You can get through this." She put a hand on his shoulder and gently squeezed. Hadley felt a tingle starting at her fingertips go all the way up to her neck. She let go feeling shocked never in her life had she experienced a sensation like that. "I never said anything the other night at dinner the other night, but you are such a brave person. I've never met anyone who was injured during their service."
Kip shoulder was still on fire from where Hadley touched him. "It was nothing."
He watched as she sat up some. "No. Kip it was not nothing. You sacrificed a part of yourself. Do not ever try and down play what you did. You are a hero."
Half Sack watched she laid back down and turned back to face him. "Thanks Hadley."
"You seem like such an amazing person Kip. I hope I can get to know you even better." They were almost nose to nose. The prospect and the SAMCRO princess stared into each other eyes exchanging shy smiles. Kip had never wanted to kiss somebody as bad as he did now. Hadley closed her eyes and lightly bit her lip. She slid even closer to kip. Her breast pressed against his hard chest.
A loud knock made the pair jumped up. Kip fell off the bed and a warm blush started to cover his cheeks. "Prospect. It's crazy downstairs." Bobby yelled. "So finish up jerking off and get down." Bobby cracked up at his own joke.
Hadley waited a few seconds making sure Bobby had walked away. "Go downstairs. I will follow in a couple minutes." Half Sack gave a quick nod and walked out the door. A small part of him was glad Bobby had stopped him from kissing Hadley. Yes, he wanted to kiss her. But he wasn't sure what she wanted. Hadley was just a kind girl and who was most likely just trying to comfort him. She had made it clear since she gotten home, she didn't want anything to do with the club. A bigger part of him wanted to punch Bobby in the face for ruining his one opportunity.
After the coast was clear, Hadley snuck back down stairs and into the shops office. Mondays were always hectic, She was checking customers car in and out all day. Hadley was so into work and thinking about what almost happened with Kip that she didn't noticed Clay come in and start to watch her. "Is everything okay?" Before Hadley disappeared for a year, Clay and her always tried to stay out of each others way.
"Come take a walk with me?" Clay shrugged his shoulders, leading her outside and started walking around. "I want to thank you for helping out around here." He pulled an envelope out of his back pocket and handed it to her.
"What's this?" Inside was a generous pay stub and check. Hadley frowned.
"You know we keep the shop and club money separate. So you cant say that it's dirty money." He pushed the stub back into her hand.
"Clay, I don't need charity. I can find my own job."
"It's not charity. First your family. Second I know you can find your own job. You are good with the customers and know how to keep up with the books and paperwork." They watched as mechanics and members worked on cars and bikes. "That is why I want to hire you, before any one else does."
Hadley eyebrows creased, "What about my mom?"
"Well she has been so busy with Abel, it will be nice to have you here. So we don't fall behind with the office."
"Okay Clay. I'm the newest Teller-Marrow employee." They tried to high five and than bump fist but it was just too awkward. "Just give me a hug clay." He wrapped her in one arm and squeezed.
"Just saying, Gemma gives me a total MILF chubby." Hadley turned around, but she already knew who that voice belonged too.
Clay gave a death glare to the prospect before walking away. Trig smacked Half Sack head and asked what the hell was wrong with him.
He tried to explain to Trig and Hadley, "I meant it as a compliment. She's very good looking for her age and having kids."
Hadley lip curled. "You fucked up grunt." She followed Clay back into the office. She knew she had no right to be mad, but hearing him talk like that about another women (her own mother,) had stung a lot. Hadley was around her brother Jax and his best friend Opie long enough to know that guys just said stupid and gross things to be funny and impress one another. It still didn't stop her from being pissy all day.
Kip knew he had fucked up, first with the SOA, especially with his president Clay. He was completely ignoring the fact he was even alive. The worst was with Hadley, she was looked so hurt when she called him grunt. He thought he even heard her voice crack some when she called him grunt. Some how he was still invited to go on a run to Nevada to meet up with the Devils Tribe. The long ride on his bike helped clear his head and made it easier to breathe.
It was his first patch over party, He watched all his brothers enjoying shoots, drugs, and lap dances. Kip sat in the corner of the room, nursing a beer. A sexy brunette came up and sat across from him and offered him a fresh beer. "Hi. I'm cherry. What's your name?" She flirted with him and asked all the right questions. She even called him a hero. He could not stop thinking about the way how Hadley talked with so much passion telling him not to feel bad about himself. The way Cherry said it, sounded like she had said it every guy that came in with a cut.
He felt himself being pulled onto the dance floor. She pressed against him. Her hip was rubbing into his dick, he could tell her was doing this on purpose. His body was reacting to it, of course it felt good. He was a wispered and nipped at his ear lobe. He closed his eyes and kissed her. She took charge, jamming her tongue into her mouth. He felt sick. Maybe he would feel better if he pretended Cherry was Hadley. Although he couldn't imagine her in booty shorts and a crop top. She always wore dresses and was naturally sexy, never had to try. He didn't think she would purposely press her body into his, she was too modest and classy for that.
It felt like a weight had been pulled off his chest when Clay cut in and pulled Cherry away from him and stayed with her for the rest of the night. Before walking away he told Half Sack that "This sweet butt was giving him a serious chubby." Clays revenge was actualy helpful to Kip. Cherry tried to make eye contact with him the next morning but he advoided her at all cost.
Hadley and Lowell were on a break together, they sat on a picnic table outside of the shop eating burgers from a diner. She laughed and smiled as he told her all about his son Moby. He even showed her pictures and drawing that he brought into work to tape on his work bench. She was very proud of Lowell he had been sober for a while now and she could tell he was very proud of Moby. They had grown up together Lowell was only a few years older than her , his father wasn't a member but was a good mechanic at the shop when her Dad had been alived. Well he was good when he wasn't on crank. A habit he unfortunately inherited. The conversation was drowned out by the sound of a herd of motorcycles. She couldn't help but find Kip out all of the men and bikes first. Hadley had calmed down since the last time he seen her. She had over reacted and wanted to apologize. Her heart skipped a beat when he walked past at her. He had glanced at her but looked away before she could give him a smile. Damn it, she had missed him.
As the guys walked by she heard snippets of their conversations. A patch over party and a Mayan attack. She would have to get Kip alone to check for wounds and make sure he was okay. God, She was so screwed she needed to get over this crush and fast.
A/N: I can't believe I can say this. Sinners Like Me has over 10 followers. Thank you GobletFlight888. Anon had asked for a longer chapter so I tried my best. This chapter was over 5 pages on my Word, so that's an improvement for me. Going to try and make each chapter a little longer. I know some of you ladies might be upset that Cherry made her appereance but there is a reason I added her. I know this is crazy but I'm already thinking of a sequel for season 2 of SOA. I know insane. Love you guys and hoped to hear back from you guys!
