Its weird just how on an other world like level Ope and I are on. Despite him being Jax's ultimate best friend; over time he became mine too. It started off slowly, like he wasn't sure of me. Eventually I broke through the threshold and we both realized just how much we had in common. We just meshed so well together its like we're in complete sync. In a way, he was the brother I never had. I never really got Jax's perception on our friendship and honestly I didn't really care what he had to say about it. To be honest it never crossed my mind that it would bother him. That's the sad part. My whole life was centered around Jax's feelings or how things would affect him but when it came to my friendship with Ope, I didn't give a damn. I think he realized that as well because he never said anything whenever Ope and I hung out...which we all know Jax is an extremely jealous person. Maybe it was because he knew Opie would never cross that line with me, either that or because he knew that Ope would lay his life on the ground just to protect mine.

I woke up to the sound of my front door opening and there stood Rat. Granted nothing happened, and I doubt it ever will happen mind you, between me and Ope but the look on Rat's face as he saw me snuggled tightly into Ope's right side was enough for me to be nervous. He shook his head and I swear I saw a flash of anger fill his eyes. Why in the hell would anger be filling his eyes? Maybe I was just still half asleep and misreading signs. He walked out of the door quickly and then I heard his voice muffled and I realize he must have called Jax. I rolled my eyes and sat up and stretched. Oh yeah we were going to be in for a helluva morning. I gently crawled over Ope and went and started a pot of coffee. I stared aimlessly at the pot until it was full. As I watched the coffee slowly leak into the pot I wondered what had Rat said to Jax. I bet it was a lot more than the innocent snuggling we were doing. Why in the hell did he call Jax in the first place? He obviously knew Opie so it wasn't like he was a burglar or anything. Maybe I was overreacting. Maybe he didn't call Jax at all. I let out a sigh and gently pushed my hair back as Rat entered my kitchen. It took everything in me not to ask him exactly who he had called but I decided that it needed to wait until after I had my coffee so I can handle it logically instead of irrationally. He rubbed himself past me walking over to the cabinet, I quickly moved so he wouldn't touch me again as he grabbed a cup from the cabinet. He purposely let his arm graze my ass. Now granted, I have had men try to non chalantly touch my ass or grab a handful. I always wondered if it was worth it to them whenever the manager spoke to them or our security "escorted" them off of the properly. Rat cleared his throat kind of loudly, I shot him a nasty look and then moved away from the coffee pot. I guess I was going to have to say something to him before I got my coffee. I stood up and straightened my self out from the slouch I was previously standing at. I found that I wasn't the least bit surprised that he flipped my bitch switch this morning, but I can guarantee he wasn't going to like it.

"Look I really didn't think I needed to go over this again but you need to keep your hands and your goddamn eyes off of me. " He took a step towards me and I stood my ground. I crossed my arms over my chest and gave him the most evil and determined glare I could muster. You know, up until yesterday I always thought he was a decent guy; kind of adorable in a way but definitely someone that I trusted. I guess people have a way of showing their true colors.

"Oh so you'll give it up to Ope but not me right? I'm the one who's been here every goddamn day watching over you guys, making sure you're okay. Dealing with your fucking brat and pain in the ass mother. I'm the one who has to go with you to the store or take your mom to the doctor. Yet you can't even show how appreciative you are. Yet Opie shows up out of the blue and you fuck him." I flung my arm back and went to smack him but he grabbed my arm and tried to pull me into him. I clamped down on my feet, praying to God my extra weight was enough that he wouldn't be able to drag me to him. In a blink of an eye, Rat had let me go and was now flung against my fridge. I looked towards the door where he was previously and there was Ope. He pushed his long hair out of his face and then went after Rat. He knocked him to the floor and was repeatedly punching him until loud foot steps could be heard walking through my living room. Well not really loud but considering how quiet it was other than Opes breathing and now quieted punching it sounded like the person was stomping. I looked over at the movement and wasn't surprised to see Jax leaned up against the door frame. He actually looked amused. I nervously tucked my hair behind my ear. He walked over to me and placed his hand on my shoulder. He pulled my face up to look at him and his eyes were full of concern. I almost melted. This man really needs to keep his distance from me. How am I supposed to let go and attempt to fall in love again when he keeps looking at me like that.

"You okay darlin'" I couldn't speak so I just nodded. He walked over and leaned his hand down to help Opie up. My heart started pounding wildly in my chest as I waited for what was about to happen. Surely he would ask Ope first instead of hitting him. I mean it is his best friend.

"This the intruder?" He asked, motioning towards the body Ope just got off of. Opie rubbed his beard and laughed. I looked down at Rat, wondering how Jax hadn't recognized him. He still looked the same to me, just with a busted lip and a swolled right eye.

"Nah, I'm the intruder." Jax looked between Ope and me. He was obviously confused. That was all they were saying? Was Jax not even wondering why Opie was here before 7 a.m. ? I decided to vocalize the situation. I doubt it would but I wasn't about to have them fighting because of me. I loved these two without a shadow of a doubt. Though I did love them, only in different ways of course.

"Ope came by and asked if he could crash. We stayed up drank some cheap wine and crashed on the couch. Rat didn't like that I refused his advanced and felt that he deserved some loving I guess so he called you I'm guessing to blackmail me. Only I have nothing to hide. You know Opie's my best friend." He almost looked amused by what I had to say. He squatted down next to Rat.

"So what did you think I would do? I wasn't going to come in guns blazing and shoot my best friend, especially with my daughter in the house. So what was the end game?" Rat didn't respond and shoved himself off of the ground. Opie just shrugged his shoulders and walked to the cabinet to make himself some coffee. Jax looked at me and gave me that smirk that I live so much.

"Interesting morning huh?" I rolled my eyes and started to make my cup of coffee.

"You have no idea."

a/n: so short chapter to get back in the swing of things. Next chapter is going to be a time jump thats only a few weeks but big shit is happening. Ive finally figured out how I want to do the epic taras death scene and its going to be a doozy! Sorry for the disappearance again. I just went back to work again. So working is taking a lot out of me. I have been keeping tabs on everyone else's stories though lol so read review and as always let me know what u think. And a big thanks for all of my loyal readers who stick by me