I woke up the next morning hot and with a huge headache. I rubbed my eyes and looked behind me to see Mike curled around me. Jesus he was really attached. I needed to end things soon but I was enjoying the attention he gave me and the fact that his father was the school principle. I never got in trouble as long as I kept Mike by my side.
I never liked to get to close to anyone or to invested. I was only in high school, I had enough time to find someone I wanted to settle down with. Till then, I just wanted to have some fun.
I untangled myself from Mike and got out of bed. It was to early, way to early for anybody that had a hangover to be up but I found myself walking threw the cabin anyway, stepping over people as I made my way to the kitchen. I spotted Ima near the wall her top off and her jeans snapped open, I rolled my eyes. That girl was seriously the closest thing to a whore I've ever met. I only kept her around cause my father told me her mother was an asset to the club. They needed me to make her feel apart of SamCro so that her mother would be happy to give them what ever they needed. I didn't care we barely spoke and when we did the conversations weren't interesting.
When I finally made it to the kitchen I walked over to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water.
"Didn't see pick you for an early riser"
I nearly jumped out of my skin at the sound of his voice. "Jesus Christ! Your everywhere"
After our little tree top incident, I tried my best to stay away from him for the rest of the night. There was something about him, something I couldn't put my finger on, that told me to stay away, Not in a bad way but in a very scary good way. When we were on that tree talking, leaned in and ready to kiss, when his strong hands brought me almost flush against him, I could have swore my heart was going to beat out of its chest. It was beating so fast the road runner would be jealous.
Apart of me was screaming 'Kiss him! You know you want to!' The other part was yelling 'don't do it! It'll ruin you'. So, when Matt interrupted us I was equally relieved and pissed the hell off. I wanted to throw confetti and give him a big round of applause just as badly as I wanted to jump off that tree and beat him. It was harsh I knew that and that's why I had to get outta there. That kiss that gave him on his cheek, I needed to do that. I needed to cool some of the Fire he created on my skin by just a touch. I had only met the guy a couple of hours ago and he was messing with my head. So, I tried to avoid him but he was EVERYWHERE. I would turn around and there he would be laughing with another girl. I would go outside and there he would be talking to my brother. I went upstairs and he was going to the bathroom. I came out of the bathroom and he was there talking to his brother. I couldn't get away from him.
I tried everything to get him out of my head, making out with Mike, taking so many shots I forgot about everything but nothing worked. There was just something about him that I wanted to know but that didn't change the fact that I had to stay away from him. He was club family now and it went against everything I stood for to go any further than just talking, Just friends.
"I'm everywhere?" Jax asked with a tilt of his head. He looked amused and looked amazing with his jeans hanging low on his hips and his white tank top that all guys wear under their clothes, it was fitted to his well toned body. The guy was sporting an impressive six pack. I could see it threw the damn tank top.
I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile "What are you doing up so early?" Changing the subject was better than admitting the truth.
He shrugged indifferently and leaned against the entry way of the kitchen. "I didn't drink all that much to be knocked out. Was gonna go to that diner and get some breakfast for everyone" he looked behind him at all the people laying on the floor. "Well not everyone" he chuckled and I smiled again, jumping up so I can sit on the counter. I watch him as he moves to the island sitting between us and leans his elbows on top of it and looks at me. "Did you enjoy your birthday party?" He asks
"I did" I nod "What I don't like is the hangover I have today"
He laughs and I find myself smiling at the sound " Yeah that's the worst part" he nods thoughtfully "You wanna go get some breakfast? Food always helps"
"I have a boyfriend" I cover my mouth quickly, where the hell did that come from? He knows that. "I'm sorry I don't know why I said that" i shake my head and sigh.
"I'm aware you have a boyfriend. Saw you guys making out practically the whole night" he smirks at me but there's something, I can't read in his eyes. Disappointment? Jealousy? I couldn't tell but I didn't like it. "I just thought you might want some food" he shrugs straightens up, then moves toward the door.
"Jax, wait." He turns toward me again and stares at me impassively. His Crystal blue eyes stare into mine and I swear I'm swimming in an ocean. "Breakfast sounds good. Let me, um, just grab my shoes" I couldn't look away from the blue orbs, though and I found myself walking toward him, till I was planted right in front of him.
"Tara" I watched his lips as he spoke to me.
"Hmm?" I looked up at him and his eyes were intense as he looked at me. I couldn't help but step closer to him. His musky scent drawing me in.
"Your shoes?" His voice is rough and husky and makes me swoon but I step back and nod, a little embarrassed.
"Right...I..." I point to the stairs "I'll grab those and umm...meet you out front" I don't wait for his response I just walk to the stairs quickly and take them 2 at a time. When I reach the room I was sleeping in, I didn't enter right away. I needed a minute to gather my thoughts. My head was still pounding and now so was my heart. What the hell was going on with me? And why the hell was I so attracted to this guy? Leaning my head against the door I took several deep breaths before quietly opening the door. I saw mike still asleep, sprawled out on the bed so I tipped toed to my shoes, grabbed them and padded as quietly as I could to the door.
"Tara" I heard Mike groan from behind me. I sighed and turned around "That feels good baby" he moaned and I stared at him wide eyed. I could see the bulge in his jeans become more prominent and I giggled softly.
"Glad you dream about it cause that the only place it'll happen. In your dreams baby" I sneak back out throw on my boots and head back down stairs.
Jax is waiting outside. Leaning against his bike and smoking a cigarette. My god that boy was sex on two wheels. He had covered up again, wearing the same flannel he wore last night. I glad for it. Kept me from being distracted by him. I walked to my bike but he grabbed my hand and pulled me toward him. I let out a small gasp to which he smirked at. "I thought you might to ride with me? Considering your still hungover"
No. Nope. No way in hell, could I ride with him. It just couldn't happen. My arms wrapped around him? My thighs smothering his? My chest pressed up against his back. No. Just...No.
"Ok" I agreed. What the fuck? Wasn't no just a mantra in my head. What kind of game was I playing with myself?
"You sure? You look kind of sick" he asked worriedly.
"Isn't that the reason I should be going with you?" I reached over and grabbed my helmet then threw my leg over his bike as I secured my helmet.
He stood back and looked at me for a second. "Gotta say" stubbing out the cigarette he smiled "You look pretty good on my bike"
I laughed and shook my head "I look better on mine. Now let's go talker. I'm hungry"
"Yes ma'am" He nodded once and hopped on.
...Sealed...With...A...Kiss...
The ride to the diner was just about 10 minutes and I found that after the ride. My headache was gone. I was more aware of a throbbing down south than I was the throbbing in my head. Riding with him had. Been a bad idea. I knew it would be but I threw caution to the wind and went anyway I think that pissed me off more than anything, The fact that I knew riding with him would be a bad idea but doing it anyway.
We were seated at a booth by the window waiting for our food. He was gazing out the window and I was casually gazing at anything that wasn't him.
"How long have you and Mike been a thing?" My head snaps to him and I tilt my head back and forth.
"Little over a month" I shrugged, indifferent. "Did you have a girlfriend back home?" I wanted to get this line of questioning away from me and focus a little more on the mystery man in front of me.
He shakes his head "Nah, never really did the girlfriend thing. I dated a few people but I never anything serious"
"AKA man whore?" I raised my eyebrow at him but all he did was laugh.
"I guess if that's what you want to call it" he shrugged. "I didn't call one girl my girlfriend. No one held that title it was to much they expected to much wanted me to do to much so I just didn't do it"
"Sounds like you've gotten your heart broken before"
"Nah. Had a girlfriend before. She was to much trouble so I didn't want one after that. She wanted me to be like her little puppy. When she told me I couldn't hang out with my brother cause he was dating someone she didn't like" he made a hand motioned like he was cutting something in the air "I cut her off. She wasn't worth it"
"You and Thomas are pretty close huh" I asked with a smile.
He nodded "Hate to sound like a sap but" he shrugged again "he's my best friend. We've been threw it all together." He smiled at the waitress when she came with our food and proceeded to order some more to go for everyone back at the cabin. We ate, for a few minutes, before he spoke. "What's it like growing up as an MC princess?"
I roll my eyes "I really hate that nickname" when I look him he's smiling at me and I can't help but smile back "It's all I've ever known so I can't really differentiate what it's not like" I chuckle "I guess it's different. I mean I can pretty much do what ever I want and not get into any trouble for it and that's different than most people at school. I got a bike instead of a 4 door. I drink and have parties at a cabin that belongs to outlaws. My uncles are rough around the edges but big ass bears when I need them" I shrug and sit back as I take a drink of my orange juice. "At the end of the day were family. We might be different but I wouldn't have it any other way"
"That's nice. To have such a big family you can count on. It's only ever been mom, my brother and me. For a long time I wondered how it would be with a big family" he sounds a little somber and I reach for his hand before I even know what I'm doing.
"You realize you have that now? Right?" I try to assure him "Your small family doesn't really exists any more. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and birthdays will full of this family your mom just married into. We're not perfect but we're pretty great at the gift giving thing" I joke and he laughs and nods.
"Well that's reassuring" he smiled at me "I don't know what my mom got herself into but if it's any consolation I'm kinda liking being here so far" he looks at me kind eyes and I have a feeling that it's not because he was just born into this family. There's something in his eyes that's telling me I had something to do with him liking his new home. I don't know how I feel about it and I don't know what to say so for a while we just stare at each other. It isn't until the waitress clears her throats that we look away and I tear my hand out of his. She places the food on the table and smiles at us knowingly, then hands us the bill and leaves.
He clears his throat and I take a sip of my juice to clear mine. "Maybe we should head back" he says and I nod in agreement. I needed to put some distance between us. This attraction I had toward him needed to be put on the back burner. I couldn't let it get to me.
After he paid for the bill, that he insisted he pay in full, we left and packed up his bike for the ride back to the cabin. When we arrived. Mike was on the porch talking to Opie and Sammy.
"Where you 2 been?" Ope asked when Jax turned off the bike.
"Went to get breakfast" I unwrapped the food from the back and held it up. "Hungry?"
Opie rolled his eyes and laughed "Do you know me at all?"
"Yes. That's why I got you extra bacon, extra eggs and a triple stack of pancakes" i handed him the container of food and then tossed one to Sammy. "You guys seen Donna?"
Sammy nodded "Still asleep. Along with Ima, Wendy and his brother" she pointed at Jax.
Jax smiled and nodded "Sounds about right. I'll go wake him up with food. If not he'll be running threw here like the damn hulk in steroids"
I giggle but then stop abruptly when Mike gives me a look. I stare back cause there shouldn't be a reason for him to look at me like I did something wrong when I know I didn't. Even if I 'Almost' did.
"I'm gonna go wake up Donna" I walk past Mike and he nods.
"I'll be right in" Mike tells me and I look back and shrug. What the hell was up with him?
...Sealed...With...A...Kiss...
I watched as Tara walked inside the cabin and then Mike turned to me. His stare hard and cold.
Well this was gonna be fun, I thought to myself.
"Something on your mind, Mike?" I put the container down and walked up the stairs till I was standing in front of him.
"I want you to stay away from whats mine" he says boldly and crosses his arms. I can see Opie from the corner of my eye, push Sammy gently off his lap and stand up.
"My sister is not your property, Mike. You might wanna rearrange that kind of thinking before I rearrange your fucking face" Opie growls. His voice is harsh and cold and apart of me is glad I'm not on the receiving end of his glare.
"Mind your business, Opie. This is between me and the new kid" he motions between us and I scoff. I wonder how long it'll be before that nickname goes away.
"My sister IS my goddamn business." Opie growls again and I smirk at Mike when his eyes widen.
"Mike, I'm not after your girl" a little lie wouldn't hurt right? "But I will promise that I won't do anything she doesn't want me to" I can practically see his kind explode and I laugh, which only causes Mike come closer to me and get in my face. My first charming fight and it's going to be over a girl, fan-fucking-tastic. "You might wanna back the fuck up or you won't have to worry about Opie rearranging your face. I'll gladly do that shit my fucking self." I could fell my temper rising and that was never good. My anger got the best of me on occasions and when that happened I went into a blinding rage and didn't stop till I saw red. Blood red.
"I'm not scared of you" Mike bared his teeth and I clenched my fist, ready to put this asshole on his ass.
"You really should be. My brother put 4 people in the hospital back at home. He may seem mellow but his temper is explosive" I heard Thomas from behind me.
Opie looked at me chuckled and shook his head "Let it go, Mike. Go be my sisters lap dog" he put his hand on his chest and pushed him toward the door. Mike took one last look at us and kicked the door on his way inside. I rubbed my hands down my face, trying to come down from the high of almost getting into a fight.
"Yes! Food!" Thomas yelled and I heard Sammy laugh.
"Look, Mike is prick and he doesn't deserve my sister. If your going to go after her don't make me want to beat the shit out of you" Opie smirks at me and I shake my head then nod.
"Noted but you don't have to worry. Me and Tara are nothing but friends" I assure him even though I don't know if I believe it myself. The things happening between us were confusing and I didn't know how to go about it.
"Yeah. Ok." He smiled as if he knew something I didn't and clapped me on the back and we walked back into the cabin. "4 people in the hospital?" He asks me and I laugh and throw my arm over his shoulder. "That's a story for another day my friend"
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