One Month Later
Amberlyn was sitting in the living room of the house. She'd been staying there for four weeks and she was in love with the house. She had been restricted to seeing Abel three times a week by Chibs who definitely didn't want a repeat of the last time he found them together. But true to his word he called about half an hour before he came over to the house. Which always gave Amber enough time to clean up, especially if Abel had been at the house. The man just didn't know how to clean up after himself.
Amber had chatted frequently with her mother after she went back home and she talked with her friend Claudia every Friday for weekly updates. She was sitting on the couch watching TV when Abel finally showed up at the house. He smiled at her and sat down on the couch next to her. She looked at her watch and then at the door. Chibs was supposed to show up soon. She looked at her watch again and sighed.
"Don't worry. He's going to be here," said Abel kissing her temple.
As if on cue he walked through the door. He eyed the two teenagers sitting on the couch as he closed the door. Before he could say anything Amberlyn's computer started making noise. She stood up from the couch and walked over to the dinning room table. She smiled as she clicked something on the computer.
"Hey mum," she said.
"Hi. What's so important that I had to chat you ASAP?" asked Kayleigh.
"Sorry about that," said Amberlyn. "But I've got to talk to you about something.
"What is it?" she asked. "Oh, dear god. Don't tell me your pregnant!"
"Oh god no! Mum! Jesus! What kind of girl do you take me for," said Amberlyn.
Chibs was glaring at Abel. Abel was holding his breath and not making any sudden movements until he calmed down.
"Oh, Christ, Chibs. Leave him alone," said Amber. "He hasn't done anything."
Chibs sent another glare at Abel before he walked over to the table, "Is there a reason why I'm here or is it just a social call?"
"No, there is a reason. But I wanted to tell you both, at the same time," she said sitting down at the table.
Abel walked over to the table as well and sat on the other side of the computer, as far away from Chibs as he could get.
"Well then, what is it?" asked Kayleigh stifling a yawn.
"I want to stay," she said.
"What?" said Kayleigh and Chibs at the same time.
"I want to stay," said Amberlyn. "I like it here. And it's not just because of Abel."
"It better not because of some boy," said Kayleigh. "No offense Abel."
"None taken," he said.
"Are you sure honey?" asked Kayleigh.
"Aye, mum. I am," she said. "I spent seventeen years living in Dublin. I want to live here now. I promise to come visit for Christmas Holiday, mum."
Kayleigh looked away from the computer and sighed. After a few minutes she finally spoke.
"I don't have a problem with it," she said. "What about you Filip?"
Abel was watching Chibs closely to see his reaction. Amberlyn was on pin and needles waiting for his response. It took his sweet time with it as well.
"Well?" asked Amberlyn again.
"I don't see a problem with it either," he said. "As long as it's not going to bother you." He said looking at the computer.
"Honestly I think she needs to stay out there for a while. I've had seventeen years with her, and you've only had a few months," said Kayleigh. "But I expect you to come see me for Christmas, Amberlyn!"
"I promise!" she said. "Love you!"
"Love you too," replied Kayleigh.
Amberlyn turned off the computer and ran around the table to hug Chibs. Chibs hugged her back and smiled.
"Thanks da!" she said Kissing his cheek. "Come on, Gemma's dying to know the answer!"
Abel chuckled as he stood up from the table and followed her out of the house. Chibs smiled as they walked out of the house. She had called him dad. It had taken two months, but she actually called him dad.
Gemma was sitting in the living room when Amberlyn burst through the door with Abel a few feet behind her.
"What's going on?" she asked.
"I'm staying!" shouted Amberlyn.
"Really?" asked Gemma.
"Yeah!" smiled Amber.
"That's good. That's party worthy," said Gemma. "Abel, tell Jax that there is going to be a party tonight at the clubhouse for Amberlyn after church."
Abel nodded his head and kissed Amber on the cheek before he left the house. Amberlyn sighed and sat down on the couch and continued to chat with Gemma about the impromptu party.
Later that night
Amberlyn was in her room trying to find something to wear to the party. Gemma was sitting on the bed looking through the pictures that Amber had taken since she had been there. There were a lot of pictures of her and Abel and half as many pictures of her and Chibs. Gemma smiled at one of the pictures. It had been Chibs birthday and Amberlyn had thrown a surprise party for him. He didn't do parties and she had made him wear a party hat the entire time. They were both smiling in the picture.
In the two months that Amber had been in Charming she had gotten really close with Chibs. She had only recently started calling him 'dad' when she was talking to Gemma and had probably said it once to Chibs himself. Gemma sat the pictures down and looked up when Amber walked back in the room. Amber was done up in a pair of dark skinny jeans and black boots and had on a black off the shoulder shirt. The necklace she was wearing was one that Abel had bought her a few weeks before. She had her brown hair down for once and had loose curls scattered about.
"Looks good," said Gemma standing up. "You ready?"
"Yeah," she said grabbing her purse.
The ride to the clubhouse was quiet. Gemma was thinking about something while Amber was texting Abel. Occasionally she would smile or giggle before she sent back a reply. Gemma smiled as they pulled into the lot. Before Amber could get out of the car Gemma stopped her.
"How are things with you and Abel?" asked Gemma.
"Good. Why?" asked Amber.
"Just wondering," she said smiling.
Amber smiled back at the woman as she climbed out of the car. Gemma climbed out and walked over to Clay and sat down in his lap. Amber and Abel had disappeared into the clubhouse away from everyone else.
"So what is this awesome new you have to tell me?" she asked.
"I'm in," he said.
"In what?" she asked.
"The club. I'm an official member!" he said.
Amber smiled and hugged him, "Congrats baby."
"Thanks," he said kissing her.
They walked back out to the parking lot and mingled with everyone there. Gemma would occasionally look over at them before she went back to her conversation with Clay and whoever was around at the time. Clay had noticed her doing this but hadn't said anything. When she did it again he stood up and took her with him.
"What are you doing?" he asked. "You spying on them?"
"No, I'm not spying on them," said Gemma.
"Then what are you doing?" asked Clay.
"I'm thinking," said Gemma.
"About what?" Clay asked warily.
"Them," she said. "Abel is eighteen and Jax has been trying to get him into his own apartment and, well, Amber has her own house. And I was just thinking…"
"No," said Clay. "Don't go pushing that idea onto them. If they want to move in together then it will be their decision. You don't want to go ruining the relationship by moving them in together too early? She might go back to Ireland if you do that."
Gemma frowned. Clay was right. She didn't want to send Amber running back to Kayleigh. It would kill Chibs. She sighed and walked out of the office and back to the party. After a few minutes she realized that Amber and Abel were nowhere to be found.
"Hey, Doc. Where did Abel go?" asked Gemma.
"He was taking Amber home. She was falling asleep sitting at the table with them," said Tara.
Gemma nodded and went back to her original conversation.
Abel parked this bike in the driveway. Amber climbed off and took off her helmet. She smiled at Abel before she kissed him. Abel turned the bike off and climbed off. He took his helmet off and followed her inside the house. Once the alarm was reset they walked upstairs to her room. She sat her helmet on the floor next to her dresser and started to change clothes. Abel placed his helmet on the floor next to hers and pulled his cut off and hung it on the back of the door. He pulled his shirt off and tossed it in the floor at the foot of the bed. He did the same with his jeans and his boots. Amber smiled as she tossed her clothes in her dirty clothes bin. She had on a pair of short shorts and a tank top. She pulled her hair back in a ponytail and walked over to the bed. Abel turned off the light and climbed in the bed with her. He pulled her close as she closed her eyes. Amber was almost asleep when she mumbled something.
"What was that?" asked Abel looking down at her.
"Move in with me," she said quietly. "I don't like it here alone. If anything you can you the spare room."
Abel chuckled as she fell asleep. He wanted to move in with her but he didn't want to do it too soon. He would definitely have to talk to Chibs about it in the morning.
Amber woke up the next morning alone in her bed. She sat up and looked at the clock. It was almost ten in the morning. She groaned and climbed out of the bed. As she was grabbing clothes for the day she noticed that Abel's clothes were missing. She frowned and walked down the hall to the bathroom. Just as she was starting the shower she saw the note on the mirror.
Sorry I wasn't there when u got up. Had to talk to Chibs about something. See you at noon for lunch. ~Abel
Amber smiled as she jumped in the shower. She couldn't wait for lunch to roll around.
Abel and Chibs were sitting at the picnic table at the shop. Abel had already told him the reason he wanted to meet up and Chibs had yet to say anything. It was going on eleven thirty and still nothing. Abel was beginning to think Chibs had killed over. Finally Chibs said something.
"You will stay in the extra bedroom," he said. "You don't go in her room unless she says it's okay. Understood. And if I find out that you did something to upset her I'll kick you out of that house so fast your head will spin. Am I clear?"
"Crystal, sir," said Abel.
"Alright," said Chibs standing up.
Abel smiled as he walked across the lot to his bike. He was sitting on it when Jax pulled into the lot.
"What are you smiling about?" asked Jax.
"Um…nothing," said Abel.
"Liar," laughed Jax. "What is it? Did you find an apartment?"
"Something like that," said Abel.
"What do you mean 'something like that'?" asked Jax.
"Well…I'm moving into the spare room at Amber's," said Abel.
"Oh, dear lord. Does Chibs know?" asked Jax.
"Yeah. He said it was okay. But threatened me if I upset Amber," said Abel.
"Alright. Have fun doing your own laundry. I'm sure Amber can teach you how to do it," he said chuckling.
"Hilarious," said Abel pulling out of the lot.
Here is chapter 12! I know I said it before, but I think there is only going to be one or two more chapters before it's over with! review and let me know what you think! Lots of Love! ~Kat