SPOV

I felt shitty. I knew I shouldn't have snapped at Juice the way I did last night. He was just asking a question. But I was so use to hiding everything I didn't feel like I could trust someone enough to let everything out.

My stomach grumbled, telling me I should get up and get some breakfast. So I pulled the blankets off me, pulling on some sweat pants and slipping my night dress off, replacing it with an oversized shirt.

Walking out of my room I headed towards the kitchen, rubbing the sleep from my eyes as I did so.

When I lowered my hands, opening my eyes, I came to a halt. "Oh, my God." I felt myself breaking at the scene before me.

Lying on top of the pool table was Juice and a woman, their underwear the only things on. She had her arms around him, resting her head on his chest, as he snored away.

Over on the couch I saw some movement. Chibs looked up at me, seeing the pain in my eyes. "Letti-" he stood up, wearing no pants, but luckily wearing underwear.

The girl who had been lying on top of him fell to the floor. "Ow!" she glared up at Chibs.

The noise woke Juice as he shook himself, looking around. "Huh? What? What's going-"

I turned and headed for the door, ignoring Chibs' calls, moving as fast as I could until I eventually stepped into a run.

I knew I'd left my car keys and phone in my room, but I didn't care. I didn't want to go get them. Not when it meant I had to be in that place with Juice a second longer than necessary. So instead I ran as fast as I could, heading for the foot path, not wanting to stay there a moment longer.

"Scarlett!" Chibs yelled.

Looking over my shoulder I saw both him and Juice bursting out the door of the club house, adjusting clothes as they watched me go. But I didn't stop. I couldn't stop. I just kept going.

JPOV

Chibs hit me across the head.

"Ow! What was that for?"

He gestured to where Scarlett had disappeared. "What do you think, you idiot?! You were warned not to mess around with her." he shook his head, walking back inside.

I followed, hoping I could cover my tracks and get things sorted before it got worse. "Nothing happened. She said no I moved on. Easy." but when he gave me a look that told me he though I was lying, I lifted my hands up in defense. "I swear. Nothing has happened, Chibs."

Shaking his head again he grabbed his jacket off the ground before pulling his phone out and dialing a number. After waiting a few seconds I could hear a phone ringing, the sound coming from down the hall. Looking in that direction I could see Scarlett's door open, the sound coming from inside the bedroom.

"Shit." Chibs hung up before dialing another number. It didn't take long before the person on the other end picked up. "Jax? Yeah, we got a problem..."

...

"What happened? Where is she?" Jax asked as soon as he walked into the clubhouse.

Chibs shrugged. "She just walked out of here, pissed. Not sure why." he lied, though I didn't know why he didn't just tell the truth. It wasn't like he was getting anything out of lying to Jax.

"What do you mean she just walked out? Something must've happened." Jax looked between the two of us.

"Maybe she got another call?" Chibs suggested. "Could be that asshole boyfriend you told us about during church."

Everyone now knew about Drew, though not all of it. Clay decided not to tell them about the dead ex's and the numerous hospital visits Scarlett had made in the last few years. But they did know he's been following and harassing her.

Jax sighed. "Have you tried calling her?"

"Phones here." I answered.

"We'll go look for her." he nodded as he started to head outside, Chibs and I following him. "There's a few places she might be." he pulled out his phone. "Yeah, Ope. Sorry man. It's Scar... She's run off." there was a pause before he nodded. "Yeah we'll meet you here."

SPOV

I sat on a park bench- I don't know how long I had been there, all I knew was I'd found myself here and felt as if I could finally stop and breath now that I was far enough away from the clubhouse.

I remembered this place, this park. When I was growing up I used to come here to think. The first time I ever came here my dad had brought Jax and I to play do something different. It had been one of my favourite days. I could still remember the sound of my dad laughing as he chased as around.

There was another reason why I liked it. It was in the heart of Charming, the heart of my home town. Sitting here, on this bench, I knew where I was, and felt safe.

"You okay, Scarlett?"

I jumped, having not noticed someone moving towards me. Looking to my side I caught sight of Hale walking towards me. I sighed, not in the mood to talk to him- or anyone really. Standing, I got ready to walk off without a word.

But before I could leave he reached me, and grabbed my arm carefully, making sure he didn't hurt me but also making sure I couldn't go. "I'm just here to see if you're okay. I'm not with the ATF, I swear." he insisted.

I shrugged, not caring what he had to say. "You may as well be. I hear things you know, about you and the Feds getting friendly, trying to break Samcro down." I scoffed, remembering a different time... "Do you remember when we were friends?"

He didn't miss a beat replying. "I remember when we were more than that."

I spun to look at him then, glared. "You broke it off with me."

It was true. When we'd been growing up, Hale and I had dated. It wasn't anything too serious- but really when you're teenagers when is it really serious? I knew Jax didn't like Hale, which is why I went out with him, but also why we didn't really go public. It was kind of a secret- which made it all the more exciting, knowing I was going behind my family's back. We just made out every now and then, nothing more than that. But it was still something, and it still hurt when it was over.

"No, you told me your family would always come first. That Samcro, would always come first." he shook his head. "You knew I would never fit in with that life." he shrugged. "And anyway. We were teenagers. Things have changed."

"You haven't." I noted.

"You have"

I pulled my arm from his grasp. "You need glasses David."

But he wouldn't give up. I could see he was set on fixing whatever was broken between us... "When you left town, I tried to find you. Your mum wouldn't tell me where she sent you, neither would Jax. But I tried." he followed me as I began to walk away.

"Mum didn't want anyone following me. She was worried it would make me come back and get involved with Samcro. There was a reason why she sent me to live with family away from here." I told him- not for the first time I might add. " And Jax hated you. From the moment he busted you kissing me behind the school gym." I called over my shoulder, an unwanted grin forming at the memories. "What seventeen year old dates a fourteen year old anyway?"

"If you have to ask me that question you really have no idea what you can do to a guy, Letti." he grabbed my arm again, turning me to look at him. "Just one look and I was weak at the knees. One bat of those pretty eyes and I was hooked. The moment you let me in I was wrapped around your finger- I'd do anything for you. You were under my skin, and even after all these years nothings changed."

I looked at him with wide eyes, having no idea he'd felt like this- now or before.

"Scar!"

I looked over Hale's shoulder, seeing Chibs, Opie, Jax and Juice heading our way.

Jax stormed up to us, glaring at Hale's hand that still held my arm. "What the hell are you doing here?"

I sighed, moving to stand between the two of them. "Jax, it's fine. He was just... trying to help." there wasn't a lot Jax wouldn't do to protect me- even if I didn't want or need his 'help'.

"We've been looking all over town for you." Opie stepped towards me, unintentionally taking the attention off Hale before Jax could rip into the cop. "You had us worried."

Behind him, I could see Juice, and all my anger started to boil again. "Maybe I didn't want to be found." I shrugged, glaring at Juice.

"I don't care. Let's go." Jax was clear set on getting me back to the clubhouse.

Before I could argue, Chibs spoke up. "Come on, Letti. Best we get you back." he gestured for me to follow.

As much as I didn't want to go with Juice, and I didn't want to let Jax win, and I actually wanted to learn more about how Hale felt about me... I couldn't say no to Chibs. He knew that. Jax knew that. They all did. Chibs was on of the few people who could get me to do almost anything- if I did everything he wanted I would have never flirted with Juice in the first place and gotten into this situation.

Nodding, I moved towards him.

Before I got far, Hale grabbed my arm again. I turned to him as he spoke again. "You know where to find me."

Smiling sweetly I stepped forward, brushed my lips against his softly in a gentle kiss. Moving back I gave a short nod. "Don't worry, Cowboy. I'll call if I need you."

He was clearly shocked, which had me grin as I turned around. That's when I saw the guys, making my grin grew just a little more. Ope was looking away, knowing that kiss was still enough to get Jax going. Jax was glaring at Hale as if he wanted to cop to just drop dead then and there. Chibs was shaking his head, hands on his hips, as he looked to me disapprovingly.

And then there was Juice. There were a mixture of emotions in his eyes. Jealousy. Confusing. Surprise. Anger. And maybe even a little hurt.

Satisfied I headed for the bikes, waiting as the guys stood where they were a moment longer- all of them hesitating, unsure what they should do. But it didn't take long before Chibs turned and followed me, the guys only a step behind me.

His disapproving look still in his eyes, Chibs handed me his spare helmet without saying a word. We both got on his bike, my arms moving to wrap around him securely as he waited for Jax to ride off. Once my brother was off the guys all followed as my disappointment grew. I was not looking forward to going back to the clubhouse...

...

I was in my room, getting ready for Abel's home coming. I zipped up my strapless black dress, not really feeling the excitement of going to the party. Sure, I was happy Abel was coming home. But I knew everyone else would be there... including Juice.

"You in there?" I heard Chibs from the other side of the door.

"Yeah." I called back, running a brush through my hair. "You can come in."

He opened the door and walked in before taking a seat on my bed. He watched me fondly, like a father watching his daughter get ready for a date or a formal or something along those lines. Though I could only imagine what that would be like seeing as my dad hadn't been around when I started going out like that. Instead I'd been living with people I'd hardly known while my real family were here in Charming.

Fixing the gold heart necklace I always wore, I looked at Chibs through the mirror. "You okay?"

"Should be askin' you that, love." he gave a short nod. "I'm good. Just thinkin' about my own daughter. You remind me of her. Haven't seen her in years..." there was a distant sadness in his voice. It was rare to hear Chibs talking about his life before Charming and Samcro.

I turned to face him then. "Do I look like her?"

He shook his head. "No. Nothin' like that. You just have the same heart as her. You're both very kind and innocent..." he sighed. "I worry about you, Letti. I know you're upset because of Juice."

Not reacting to the fact he knew, I shrugged. "Who?" I asked, sitting on the bed next to him, pulling on my black pumps. Juice had hurt me- even though I had no real right to be hurt- so as far as I was concerned, he didn't existed.

He gave me a gentle nudge. "Aye, girl. Don't be like that. He's just an idiot. Don't worry about him."

I reached behind me, grabbing my red leather jacket. "I'm not worried." I pulled the jacket on, pretending not to have a care in the world. But I knew he could see past my walls. I knew he could tell I was lying. "Can we go now?"

Not pressing me on this anymore, he nodded and stood up. "You can ride with me." he offered as I followed him out.

...

I sat on the table in Jax's dinning room, beer in hand as I waited for my brother to come home with Abel. Everyone was here, ready to see and hold the baby. I was avoiding most of them though, not in the mood to deal with anything. I just wanted to see my nephew, congratulate Jax, politely have a beer or two, and then go home to sleep.

"Hey, Scarlett, right?" I looked over to see Donna- Opie's wife- heading towards me.

I nodded, putting my beer down. "Yeah. That's me."

She smiled, a little nervously. "Look, I just wanted to apologize. When I saw you hugging Ope at the fair I was under the impression you were competition or something. But we talked it out, he told me you're just friends."

I laughed- a real, full, laugh. "Ope and me? No way." I shook my head, trying to calm myself. "He's like a brother, and Jax would kill him."

She laughed too, her nerves gone as she came to stand by me. "I take it Jax is a little over protective?"

"A little?" I scoffed. " Try a lot. He even has rules for who I can and can't date that would keep me from even thinking about dating Ope." I lifted one finger. "Rule number one- no club boyfriend." I lifted a second finger. "Rule number two- no club hook ups." I lifted a third. "Rule number three- don't even think about breaking rules one and two." I finished, making Donna laugh harder.

"Glad to see you two are getting along." Ope smiled, walking towards Donna before he wrapped his arms around her.

I grinned, lifting my beer again. "Yeah, just telling her Jax's rules." I told him before taking a drink.

He nodded. "No club boyfriend. No club hook up. Don't break the first two rules."

Donna looked up at him. "They're real?"

"Oh yeah." Ope laughed.

"Hey!" Piney cheered as the others clapped, causing the three of as to look over at what was going on.

I jumped off the table, Donna and Ope following as we rounded the corner to see Jax walk in with Abel in his arms and a woman walking behind him, followed by mum. Jax had the widest grin I'd ever seen. He looked so happy, and I found myself feeling proud and happy for him. He was going to be a great dad.

Clay offered Abel a beer jokingly. "He ready for his first brewski?" everyone laughed. "Come on. Just you and grandpa, huh?"

"Letti." mum walked around Jax, holding the hand of the woman that had walked in with them. "This is Wendy, Abel's mum."

I smiled politely, having heard stories about her. "Hi." I offered her my hand.

She looked to Gemma and then to me, shocked. "Letti? As in Scarlett? Jax's sister?" she shook my hand.

"The one and only." I nodded.

She smiled from ear to ear. "It's so nice to finally meet you." she said before pulling me into a hug.

I froze, unsure of what to do.

Mum looked at me, seeing how uncomfortable I was and tapped Wendy on the shoulder. She let go of me, turning to my mum.

"Come on, lets go say hi to everyone." mum nodded. Wendy gave me a little wave before following my mum through the crowd of people.

JPOV

I sat on the couch with Chibs, a girl hanging on each of us. The one who had set her eyes on me seemed to think running her hands up and down my chest and laughing at everything I said would get me to sleep with her- which I was probably going to do anyway. Every night I've gone to bed alone, dreaming about Scarlett. It only made me wake up more hot and bothered than I'd been before falling asleep. So if sleeping with someones else would help, then so be it.

In the corner of my eye I could see Scarlett talking with Donna, laughing away. It was the first time she actually looked like she was enjoying herself. Jax had let her hold Abel, and it seemed the little guy made her light up.

"Okay, okay. My turn." Gemma walked up to them, holding her hands out.

Scarlett rolled her eyes, smile never falling. "Five more minutes?" but when Gemma continued to stand there with her arms open, she gave him up.

Watching her mum walk off with Abel, rocking him in her arms, Scarlett's smile fell, and guilt washed over me. I knew she was still upset because of me, but no matter how many times I tried to talk to her, she just walked off. I had no idea what I was going to do...

"Hey, baby." the girl hanging off me grinned. "You want a drink or something?"

SPOV

I headed back into the dinning room, sitting on the table.

It wasn't long before Donna walked back in and joined me. "You okay?" she asked out of the blue.

I nodded, watching Juice talk to some girl from Luann's porn business. "Just dandy." I grumbled, grabbing my beer before taking a big drink as I kept my eyes on the two of them.

The girl placed a hand on Juice's arm, laughing at whatever he said and he smiled. It had already been bad, but seeing him smile at her like that... I could feel my temper boiling.

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