12.
After Tara hung up the phone she sat there on her bed and tears fell. She hurt for Jax and his parents as she did for herself and her mom. She couldn't understand why people destroyed people like they do. She knew though that she had to get the tears out now because she didn't want to just give into him because she hurt for him. She sat there for an hour and then she wiped her tears, straightened her back and went to shower. She wanted to look good but not slutty. She pulled out her favorite bath wash and shampoo and got herself ready.
"Tara," she heard through the bathroom door.
"Yeah,"
"I was hoping I could get some of the guava soap you have."
"Sure, it's in the cabinet." Tara yelled out.
"Thanks." Stacy said and left the room.
They were in the car and all of a sudden Tara started laughing.
"What?" Stacy asked.
"It smells like a fruit bowl in this car."
Stacy then started laughing. "Well you and your peaches and cream and I have always loved the guava soap."
"I know. I guess I'm just nervous."
"Don't be Tara. You are a gorgeous independent woman. You need to go in there and show Mr. Jax Teller that you are not only what he wants but what he needs."
Tara laughed once again, "Okay, but I want you to do the same for Happy."
"I'll try." Stacy said looking out the window.
Donna was outside waiting on the girls. She had sent Opie in the clubhouse to make sure everything was good. About the same time she saw their headlights pull in Opie came over to her.
"So far so good." he said smiling.
"Where's Jax at?"
"He's just playing a game of pool with none other then Happy. Of course you know the croweaters they keep going over there to them trying to tempt them."
"Let's just hope they don't get tempted."
"I know. This is the longest that I know of that Jax has went without pussy."
"Jeez Opie, it's only been what four days?"
"Like I said, this has been the longest."
Donna decided to go over and walk with the girls.
"Hey you two."
"Hi." they both said.
"I'm so glad you guys came. I was afraid you would change your mind."
"Don't think we didn't think about that." Tara said chuckling.
"Well I'm glad it was only a thought."
"Hello Ladies." Opie said when they walked up.
"Hi Opie." they both said to him.
"Well let's go inside." Stacy said nervously.
Jax had just shot the eight ball in and looked up. He felt the sweat bead on his neck and it surprised him. He was usually all about the women, but right at that moment he knew he couldn't be like that with her. She was a vision to him. He watched as Opie led them over to the table by the pool table and he immediately nodded at the prospect to get them a drink.
"Are you ready Happy?" He asked.
Happy looked over at Stacy and then Jax. He didn't say anything he just walked over to the table and sat down.
"I guess he is." Jax mumbled to himself.
"Hey Doc." Jax said as he pulled up a chair next to Tara.
She turned to him and gave him a smile. He had never felt these flutters in his chest like he did when he was near Tara.
The prospect came over and asked them what they wanted to drink.
"I think I'm going to stick with a beer. Last night was a killer." Stacy said.
"What do you mean last night was a killer?" Happy asked jealously.
"Oh Stacy and I went out to this little bar on the outskirts of town with some of the nurses at work."
"Where exactly is this bar" they heard Opie ask. He knew if it was where he thought it was then Jax and Happy were going to flip.
"I think it was close to Lodi."
Jax and Happy both stood up and trying their best to not yell. They looked at each other and sat back down.
"What's the problem?" Stacy asked.
"The problem is that you were in the Mayan territory. It could have been a very dangerous situation."
Tara knew right away what Jax meant.
"We didn't know." she said softly.
"It's okay, you are both here now. Let's just enjoy tonight." Donna quickly spoke up and said.
The prospect brought them all their drinks and Jax leaned close to Tara. He wanted to make sure he hadn't scared her.
"I'm sorry for reacting like that." he whispered in her ear. Her scent though about did him in. He was instantly hard. All he wanted to do was kiss her to see if she tasted as good as she smelled.
The hair on the back of her neck tingled with him so close and whispering in her ear. She automatically reached for his hand. "I'm fine. Thank you."
Jax damn near lost it then. Her hand so soft touching his skin. He couldn't take his eyes off of her and she finally looked away.
Donna and Opie just smiled.
Happy stood up and stuck his hand out in question of a dance. She didn't know what he wanted but she did know she wanted to be where he was so she placed her hand in his. He led her to the dance floor and pulled her into his arms. Immediately he smelled her scent. "Mmmm, you smell like my moms pastries. My favorite, Guava."
"Um.. yeah, um.. that is the bath soap and shampoo I used."
"Damn woman, are you trying to kill me." he gruffly asked.
She just smiled against his chest as he pulled her tighter in his arms.
Jax wanted to be alone with Tara so he could get to know her better. He never even thought about what he was going to say.
"So you want to go to my room here so we can be alone?"
Tara looked up at him and immediately her heart dropped. She slowly got up from her chair and as she turned to him she slapped him. "I am not one of your sweetbutts, croweaters or whatever the fuck you call them." then she stormed out of the club. Jax was in complete shock. He didn't even realize how what he said was wrong. He just wanted to talk.