I couldn't help the groan that escaped my mouth as I opened my eyelids into the semi dark room, the sunlight being blocked out by the dark curtains that hung on the windows. I rolled over onto my stomach and ran into the other warm body occupying the bed. I lifted the outstretched arm of the man that was on his stomach as well and slid under, letting the arm collapse across my back.
"What're you doing kid" Happy growled out unhappily, his voice thick and hoarse with sleep. The ache in my head had me hissing at him even though his sleep voice normally made me fully awake.
"Sh, sleep, hung over" I mumbled and I didn't receive a response, huh well that was good.
I was out for at least another solid hour before I woke up again, dying for a drink of water and alone in the bed. I quickly glanced around the room before pulling myself into a sitting position. My headache had dulled right down to a level I could function with and I slid out of the blanket, glancing down as the cool air nipped at my legs. Legs that were bare, one of Happy's t-shirts skimming high up on my thigh. I headed straight into the bathroom, easy to find since it was an ensuite to the bedroom. I chucked my hair up in a pony tail and splashed water on my face to freshen up slightly before using the old finger as a toothbrush trick. Happy found me like that, rinsing of my finger and drying both it and my face. I smiled over at him as he stood curiously in the doorway, an eyebrow raised and shirtless. My mind flashed back to the kiss last night and I pushed the embarrassment that was threatening to creep into my cheeks back down.
"Morning" I spoke, putting a smile on my face. He watched me for a second before stepping forward and holding out his hand in a fist. I held my hand out slowly before he dropped two painkillers into my hand. "Oh god, my hero" I gushed and he nodded behind him.
"Coffee in the kitchen" He informed and I eagerly followed him to find two fresh steaming mugs. I think I may have whimpered as I picked up the cup and held it to my mouth. I downed the two tablets before sighing in content. I could feel his eyes on me and I smiled over at him before joining him on the stools at the bench, crossing my ankles together as I leant my back against the bench.
"I like your kitchen, not what I thought it would look like" I commented as I looked around at the grey countertops and white cupboards.
"Don't like mess" He shrugged, tipping his coffee back in one hot filled gulp and I didn't know whether to cringe or find it damn hot.
"Yeah, I picked up on that at your room at the club, very tidy Lowman, speaking of club, you attending today" I questioned as he got up to wash up his cup and I watched the muscles in his back work as he walked, my eyes following the tattoos that decorated his skin.
"On call" He replied in short once again and I narrowed my eyes at him as he put some other dishes away and kept his back to me.
"Look I'll finish this, get dressed and head to my car, leave you in peace, I really appreciate you letting me stay" I explained as I stood and he turned, his eyes studying my face.
"Wasn't saying you had to leave?" He commented as he leant against the bench across from me on his elbows, his head tilted to the side. I studied his face to see what was hidden beneath and not that I could see much but I could see he generally meant it.
"Okay, I'll stay" I stated and he nodded. I sat back down and although we didn't really talk I took the silence as comfortable. It didn't last long before Happy said he was hungry and instructed me to set up a movie why he grabbed breakfast from the burger place up the road. Happy's movie collection was all blood and guts and horror, not that I expected anything different but hung over movie day didn't really match any of them. I finally decided on a new scary movie and set it up ready to go before I spotted a lonely photo in the pile of dvd's. It was an old one, from over ten years ago with a young Lacey in the arms of a monster of a man who looked like Happy through and through but I knew it wasn't cause a young Happy was standing next to the man, a passible smile on his face as all three stared at the camera. He couldn't have been any older than 15 in the photo and looked dangerous even then.
"Snooping" Happy's gruff voice stated behind me and I jumped from my crouch, my heart beating out of my chest and the photo still in my hand as I faced the very grown Happy, no traces of a smile on his face.
"God your quiet for a giant, and no I wasn't snooping, was shoved in with your collection, which is very centered on gore by the way, you were an interesting looking kid" I commented as he stepped forward, a plastic bag in his hand and hot damn I could smell bacon. He held out his hand, his face revealing nothing and as soon as I handed the photo over he shoved it in his back pocket and I rolled my eyes. "Everyone has a father Hap," I stated and he dropped the bag on the coffee table.
"Not everyone" He shot back viciously and I took in the brunt of the blow, touchy subject I take it.
"You're right, let's just watch the movie," I muttered before collapsing on the lounge and swiping up the remote to press play. Happy stayed still for a moment before he sat down next to me silently. He grabbed the bag and pulled out two burgers, offering me one and I shook my head in rejection, eyes focused on the TV.
"Just eat the fucking burger kid," He ordered and I met his eyes, noting the annoyance in them.
"Funny, I'm not really hungry anymore" I stated and that annoyance jumped up a notch before he chucked the burger on the table and ripped open his own as he settled back against the couch and put his eyes on the TV as well. When he finished he put his big booted feet up on the coffee table and stretched his arms out on the back of the couch just missing touching my shoulders with his right arm. I had my legs crossed and my knee was just leaning against his thigh, truth be told I enjoyed the warmth radiating from the simple touch. I refocused on the TV and settled in to watch the bad guys rip apart the helpless victims.
My eyes peeped open when I felt movement underneath me and I frowned as it continued, realizing it was Happy's chest. His hands had grabbed my hips and he was moving me up and around.
"Fell asleep, uncomfortable" He stated as he repositioned us so he was laying on the couch and I was settled on top of him, my legs dipped in between his and my stomach resting on his lower torso with my head on his chest. I was still half out of it so I just buried my head into his bare chest more and closed my eyes again, barely getting a glimpse at the new show he had put on before I was out again.
When I woke up again it was to banging on the front door and I pushed myself up off the warm body.
"I got it, I got it" I mumbled as I woke up and noted Happy was asleep, an arm behind his head and his body stretched out. "Hap, want me to get the door" I questioned and he hummed in what I assume was a yes and I headed over and pulled it open to see a fist ready to knock again. A man I hadn't seen before stood in front of me, a huge ass man that over took Happy in height and width with a leather kutte on his back. He raised an eyebrow, his eyes dropping down to my feet and coming back up again and I cursed as I tugged the shirt down, god dammit.
"Lowman in" He huffed out and I went to open my mouth to say he wasn't available when I felt the man behind me. The man's eyes left me and went up to Happy's as my shirt was grabbed and Happy tugged me back. "Brother, was in the area, figured I'd stop in, didn't think you'd have any crows at your house let alone answer your door" The man stated and I frowned up at him, a crow, surely he didn't mean…how rude!
"Beer in the kitchen brother, let me just sort her out and I'll be with you" Happy stated and the burley man nodded, stepping inside and heading to the kitchen, as he passed I took note of the president patch on him. Happy ran a hand down his face and by the time he had looked up I was already back in his bedroom pulling clothes on. He came in after me, shutting the door quietly.
"I'll sort myself out thanks" I spat as I pulled on my jeans and whipped off the shirt, not caring that I had nothing underneath as I threw it on his bed and pulled on my top from the day before.
"Look kid, I didn't know he was coming and he's my old Pres, can't kick him out" He stated and I shoved my feet into the shoes before looking around for my phone and keys.
"Can't say I'm not a croweater either, I got it Hap, I'm gone, enjoy the rest of your day" I brushed him off as I found them on the bedside table. I went to walk past when he grabbed me around the waist, making me stop as I pushed against his hold.
"Let me drop to you to your car" He said and I shoved away as I shook my head.
"Honestly, I'd rather walk" I said as I side stepped him and went out the door, not saying anything as I passed the kitchen doorway and straight out the front. I fumed as I headed down the street, not really knowing where I was going but certain it was in the right direction. It wasn't the fact that the guy had assumed I was a croweater I mean opening the door in Happy's shirt kinda gave off the hint we'd done more than just slept but Happy didn't say I wasn't or that I was just a friend. Instead he'd said he'd sort me out like I was a problem and I wasn't going to stand around for that. After an hour I finally made it to my car and headed home, rolled up a joint and slid into the bath to chill out. I was back on shift's tomorrow which made me need to enjoy the rest of my day and not think about some asshole not defending my honor. Maybe I overreacted slightly but I wouldn't stand around and be referred to as disposable. My phone rang twice but I ignored it as I sunk deeper in to the bath, going into a state of meditation as I relaxed further. After I got out the sun had sunk and I heated up some soup to eat before I slid into bed, finally looking at my phone. One missed call from Hap and one from his sister along with a few suggestive text messages about her brother and I. I put my phone on charge and set my alarm before I slid under the covers, zoning into a state of sleep.
