I don't wanna steal your covers

I just wanna take your time."- Sam Hunt

Sage stretched out in the giant bed and yawned, noticing how relaxed and well rested when Opie was around, she missed Ellie and Kenny being around, but they needed a night in private. Checking her phone and received lots of Happy birthday messages. Washing her face and made her way to the kitchen and was greated by a big smile .

" Happy birthday babe!" Opie handed her a cup of coffee and a plate of eggs and fruit.

" Mmmm looks good , thank you ... Babe? Already? We're not official yet and you already have a claim on me" she laughed and dug into her breakfast as Opie sat down.

" I've always had a claim on you, the club knows it!" He told her placing his coffee cup to his lips

" It's that obvious? What was Jax's reaction when he found out those so many years ago?" She looked up at him

" Remember that day we were out on our bikes all day after school, I don't know ... I was about thirteen maybe? I had marks on my face , told you I wreaked my bike on the way home?" He asked playing with his beard

" You and Jax got into it right?" She laughed and finished her coffee

"Yep ! So what's the birthday girl have in mind today?" He got up clearing the table and started washing the breakfast dishes

"Tanning bed, the pool, some girly shopping, and hang out here I guess" she shrugged

" How about I go into town and pick up some beer and a few another things for later, go tanning but take your phone , and we can relax by the pool later. I really enjoy seeing you in almost nothing" he smirked

She blushed and laughed " You're such a guy ! Sounds good, by the way I'm always wear my GPS , I made a charm ankle bracelet out of it" she pointed to her ankle

" Good idea , I'll be back soon" Opie kissed her forehead and left.

Later that evening , Opie brought back a big birthday Cupcake , a case of beer and a small present, which she was instructed not to open yet, and told her to get ready to go out because he wanted to take her to dinner.

Choosing her new long sleeve charcoal V-Cut shirt , black jeans and new stiletto strap high heels . Curling her hair with a touch of makeup and added small hoop earrings. Walking out to the living room where Opie was sitting on the couch in a black button up shirt and his hair pulled back.

Opie's head shot up when he heard her come into the room " You look great! You sure you're okay with taking the Harley?"

" Yeah it's totally fine , you're looking pretty sharp yourself " Sage Smiled up at him.

" I try when I want to , before we go ... your gifts" Opie handed her a small gift bag

Opening It , was two black boxes , one had a necklace with a fairy , the other was a bracelet with dragonflies.

" These are beautiful ! Thank you , I love them !" Thanks Ope you're a sweet heart "

" I remember when we were kids , you said you believed that they held magical protection and you've loved them ever since. Let's go to dinner " he grabbed her hand and lead her out the door .

After an amazing dinner, and a small ride, Sage was happy that Opie now knew what she held in for years. She was with her family again , and now knowing Opie never lost feelings for her.

They made it back to the room and got relaxed for the night and watched the rest of the movies. Putting in "Pretty Woman" . Opie laughed as Sage laid her head on her chest.

" This movie reminded me of that night you danced , Pretty Hot!!!! And your moves turned me on to be honest, you probably have way better skills than Lyla" Opie said as Sage lifted her head up and looked at him.

" Highly doubt that . I ... don't have a lot of experience. Lost myself to Cooper , we dated for a short time , we were only inmate ... I don't know ... a few times. He was too worried about chasing that needle rather than what he had at home . Sage shrugged and blushed .

" What a loser , you're a beautiful girl, you didn't deserve any of that bullshit"

" Thanks darlin , after...what happened I had all plans to move back home once I finnished school I couldn't be near him " Frowning she laid her head back on his chest.

" I'm glad you came back , I missed you , I'm thrilled you told me how you felt" he started playing with her hair.

"Harry ... before we make it official , you already know I want kids and possibly marriage one day. How do you feel about it? Sage asked while playing nervously with her necklace

" I'm game, I'm all in , as much as I would love to roll around in these sheets with you right now , I get it when you said to give it time. My feelings for you never changed, you deserve to be happy, and I really hope you will be my happy old lady when the time is right. I wouldn't mind having a couple more little Winston's running around" Opie smiled meaning every word.

After a wonderful birthday weekend, it was time to check back into reality. Sage and Opie making their way back to charming. Glancing in her Rearview mirror checking on Opie on his bike not far behind her. They were only 15 mins away from home when a black car with tinted windows sped past, hearing one single gun shot Opie went down on his bike and the car quickly faded away. Sage hit her breaks and ran over to Opie noticing blood coming from his shoulder. Quickly taking her cardigan and put pressure on his wound, and dialed Jax

" You okay?"

" Ope's not, drive-by , gunshot in his shoulder , we need the flatbed and Tara , can Juice track my location?"

" yeah we got you, we know where your at. Bobby and Sack are coming with the tow truck , you get him to the clubhouse now, I'll get Tara" Jax yelled

Sage hung up, helped Opie in the truck and sped towards the clubhouse, while Chibs and Tig helped him inside and Tara started to treat his wound.

"What the hell happened ?" Jax asked with a troubled face

" I'm not sure,he was right behind me, and a black car with really dark tinted windows drove past , fired , and sped away! That's all I seen , I swear! " Sage Panicked.

" We are in the middle of mending some fences with other charters at the moment, we're kind of blind at the moment so we don't know" Half sack told her

" Sage , he's asking for you" Tara said a she quickly stepped out of the room.

Sage hurried into the room with Jax behind her.

" Why do I feel like this is on me ? Why do I feel like this is Cooper hiding somewhere in the darkness?"

" Don't think that way ! I'm okay ! No serious damage , right doc? Opie asked Tara

"It's definitely lodged in there , luckily it didn't go any further or else you might not be here. I'm gonna need you to lay down so I can get the bullet out . I need everyone out" Tara instructed getting her tools ready.

" Sage stays if she can handle it" Opie took a chug of whiskey and laid down on the table and held his hand out to hold Sage's hand . She nodded

After some time Tara was finished and Jax came in and looked at Ope

" Bikes in the garage , it's not too bad, only a couple days to fix "Jax said shoving his hands into his pockets , noticing Sage and Ope holding hands.

Sage looked at him and smiled " I came clean to him over the weekend. We're not official yet, we both need some time with these whole Ex issues"

Jax nodded and looked over at Ope " you hurt my cousin , I'll put a bullet in your other shoulder , I don't care that you're my best friend. Anyways Piney is on his way with the kids" Jax smiled and walked away.

" Op, you need to make sure you take your antibiotics and change your bandages a few times a day. Keep it clean , no bike, no heavy lifting for a few short weeks, it's not as bad as it looks".

" Thanks Tara" Opie sat up and got off the table.

" So I guess it's time I look after you now , your place or mine? Cause clearly we need to look after each other , OR ...one of the other guys can sub in for the babysitting shift." she grinned at him already knowing he wouldn't be okay with that

" Over my dead body , I volunteered full time for that! Your place , we can drop by mine , pick up some clothes for a few days. Honestly I can nearly stand that place anymore , the ghost of Donna and then Lyla , too much bad shit In that house , when the time is right , I think I'm gonna sell it"

" You guys are welcome anytime , I mean it, and besides this happening , I had an amazing birthday , thank you for not allowing me not to spend it alone" Sage stood on her toes to give him a kiss on the cheek.