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Chapter 3- The Date

"Why are his hands all over my sister?" Able asked.

Tommy scoffed, "you are one of the last people who should be talking about touching anyone" he defended his sister.

Thomas, 'Tommy' was the peacemaker between Katie and Abel. He was the youngest child, but he was still the peacemaker.

"All I am saying is that we should talk when comes back home and find out who this little fuck really is" Abel wasn't backing down.

Abel was six years older than Katie. He took his job as big brother seriously.

"Why she at Rogue River? It's like a dump" Tig asked.

"You know that Johnny and Katie are friends. They are as thick as thieves. He's been watching out for her while she has been in school and they catch up every once and a while. You know that" Jax stated.

That caught Noah's attention. If Rogue River had people watching out for her, then they would have seen him when he went to visit.

"Wait, you mean, he has prospects on her and stuff? I thought my dad was taking care of that?" he tried to play it cool.

"Yeah, Nomads are coordinating with Tacoma and Rogue River while she's on clinicals and has to go to different hospitals and stuff, but Johnny got it under control. They are all friends, her, Johnny and Danny" Jax informed him.

Noah grabbed his beer and took a chug before nodding. "That's good" he replied thinking everything over.

2 weeks later….

Parker and Katie had a great time at the clubhouse. It was their one break before hitting the books hard for the end of the semester.

Between clinicals and finals they had no time for anything else. They could barely catch up with each other. They barely had time for phone calls.

One-night Jules and Katie were sitting on the floor of their apartment with containers of Chinese and pizza between them trying to study for anatomical anatomy and how to apply it to the real medical situations when Jules' cell phone rang.

Jules reached over and answered the facetime, "Damn, you two look like hobos" they heard, causing them to look up at the phone and glare at Parker.

He didn't look any better. He looked like he hasn't shaved in days. "You don't look any better you jerk" Jules teased.

"What are you guys up to?" he asked.

"We are on anatomical anatomy" Katie stated.

"Damn, I went over that yesterday. I was mixing up veins and arteries by the time I was done looking at my book. It sucked. I am going to be so glad when this whole thing is over" he replied.

"Yeah, us too. Hey, when this is all over and we break for the summer, I say you guys come to Charming and we'll have a party" Katie suggested.

"A party with Hot Hunks in Leather, I am in" Jules stated.

"God, you are gross. I am totally down Kitty Kat. Hey, I got to go, I have more studying to do" he replied.

"Okay, we'll check in with you tomorrow after our last exam. Maybe we can get together for dinner or something" Katie offered.

"Yeah, I'll call you Kat" Parker replied before hanging up.

They wanted more chances to hang out and be together as friends. They didn't want to leave each other.

Being literally buried in their studies, with no time for anything else, they missed each other.

The next day after their cram session, they were exhausted when they went to take their exam. Their eyes were bugged out of their head when they left the classroom.

"That sucked ass. I am so glad to be done" Jules stated.

"Me too. Parker is going out of town with the football team and I know that you are going to your grandma's. Do you want to get some lunch or are you leaving right away?" Katie asked.

"No, I have some time for lunch" Jules linked her arm through Katie's and led her to the restaurant on campus.

After lunch, the girls went back to their apartment, while Katie helped Jules pack her bags and roll them out to the car.

She was going to be alone all weekend, not that she minded. She needed the break.

"Are you sure you are okay to be alone this weekend?" Jules asked.

Katie laughed, "would you relax mom, I have enough to do to help keep me occupied. I'll see you tomorrow" she hugged her roommate.

Jules looked at her as if to make sure she was sure. "Okay fine," she finally relented, "I'll go. Just be sure to call if you need anything" she said before getting in the car.

Katie waved her off before going back inside. She had a bunch of final projects and reports to do, so she immediately got to work.

She was in the middle of reading her physiology book when her phone buzzed, indicating a text message.

In the middle of the day, when he should be working in the garage, was at the bar thinking of Katie. He couldn't help thinking about the fullness of her body, the taste of her lips against his, and the strawberry of her smell.

He needed to talk to her. "Hey Katie, what are you doing?" he texted her.

Katie was beyond surprised to hear from him. She didn't know what to say. "Hey, I'm studying, what are you doing?" she replied.

She was going to follow his lead now.

"Doing shots at the club. How's studying?" he was just glad she was talking to him.

Katie tensed when she read, he was at the club drinking. The club sluts were always around when the guys drink.

"U're at the club? Who's with you?" she asked getting to the point.

The prospect put another shot in front of Noah as he read over her text and smirked. He figured that she wanted to know if he was with a club girl.

"Most of the guys and women are here," he texted.

Even though it was true, he knew she'd think he meant he was with one of the whores. He liked riling her up. he knew he was acting like a jackass, but he was mad he couldn't be with her.

He was punishing her because of his frustrations between their relationship and the club.

Katie was having a panic attack as she read his text. She instantly started sweating. "Oh. Tammy or Candy?" she asked.

She knew the girls liked to attack when they guys were drinking.

"All the whores are here" he replied vaguely.

Katie gasped at the text. She couldn't believe him. Why was he doing this to her? "You're outdoing yourself. I gotta go" she texted quickly.

She wanted to be done with the conversation.

"No don't go. Like texting with you" he tried to get her back. At the text, he knew he went too far. He didn't want to stop talking to her.

Katie needed an excuse to end the conversation. "Parker just came in; we are going out" she led through her teeth.

He'd blown it. She was already talking to him and he screwed it up. And why the fuck was Parker in her room?

Noah didn't like that one bit. That kid was trying to get in her pants. Thinking of that made him order another drink.

Katie had lied through her teeth. She played a low blow, but he started it. She threw Parker in his face.

He really hurt her, and she wanted to hurt him back. Right after talking with Noah, she immediately texted Parker.

"Noah texted to ask about me and he said the club girls were there. These bitches are like vultures. So, I fought back and told him you were here to take me out" she sent the message.

Katie knew he was busy with football stuff so he wouldn't reply until later. She used her time to get ahead in school.

Meanwhile, in Charming, Noah stewed. He couldn't stop thinking about Parker in her room, touching her, making her laugh and smile.

It was really pissing him off.

He couldn't even enjoy the beginning of the party around him without thinking of Katie. The guys were starting to notice.

"Quinn, join the party" Tig clapped him on the back.

Noah faked a smile, "yeah, maybe another time. I am going for a ride" he got out of there as fast as he could.

There was only one place he needed to be and that was in Tacoma. He had to have broken at least 100 traffic laws.

He parked outside her apartment and made his way up. He was about to knock when he heard talking.

Katie was making herself a snack when Parker's ringtone rang through the kitchen. Katie answered with a smile, "Hey Playboy" she greeted when she put him on speaker while she finished making her food.

"Hi Princess, you just can't resist me, can you?" he teased over the speaker.

Katie laughed, "don't be an ass, I had no other choice. Besides for this particular subject, you were the first person who came to mind" she stated.

Parker laughed, "well, I'm glad I could help; was I any good?" he teased.

It was Katie's turn to laugh, "I hate you, you are such an ass" she replied.

"You know you love me. Hey, I have to go, but I'll call you tomorrow to check-in. Call me later if you need me or check-in with the She Devil. I'm sure she'll give you some good pointers on the situation" he was totally serious.

"You are such an asshole, you know that. I am going to tell Jules you called her that" she teased.

He laughed, "I'll talk to you tomorrow Kitty Kat" he said before hanging up.

She really needed that laugh and that little vent session. Parker and Jules were really there for her.

Noah couldn't help but lean against the wall next to her front door and smirk. At first, he was pissed she lied to him but when he realized Parker was on the phone, he couldn't help but smirk and shake his head.

She played him. He knew she wouldn't back down without a fight. He waited another couple minute before knocking.

Katie froze for a second. She wasn't expecting anyone, but her MC instincts were kicking in.

"Who is it?" she called out.

"It's me" Noah's voice was husky, deep, and manly.

Just hearing it made her body tingle with adrenaline. She took a minute to take a deep breath and got herself together.

She grabbed her phone and texted Parker again, "he's here" she texted him.

"Go get him tiger" he replied back instantly.

"I hate you" she texted him.

He replied back with a thumbs up. She took a couple deep breaths and practically flung the door open.

There stood the man of her dreams. Standing at her door, looking like sex on a stick. Why was he here?

She indirectly took in his tight jeans, black t-shirt, and Kutte. He was looking at her with a seductive smirk on his face.

"What are you doing here?" she blurted out. She was shocked. Why was he here?

He smirked at her, "are you going to invite me in?" he replied.

She moved to the side, "sure" she opened the door and let him in the living room of their suite.

Crossing her arms over her chest, she leant against the closed door staring at him. Suddenly she got nervous. He was in her space.

"Aren't you happy to see me?" he asked as he leant against her desk.

"I'm more surprised to see you. Why are you here Noah? Get bored with Tammy and Candy?" she was mad.

She figured he probably realized she was lying about Parker, but she needed ground to stand on.

"No, I came to see you. The sweetbutts and croweaters don't hold a candle to you. You know that. I missed you and I wanted to see you" he stated pissed that she would think he would cheat on her.

She was more pissed that he was getting pissed. She moved from the door to stand around him, in front of her bedroom door, "Ever heard of facetime?" she quipped.

"It's not the same baby" he smirked at her.

She ignored him and moved to the kitchen, "do you want something to drink?" she ignored his declaration.

She knew that if she continued to play at him, they were going to be going back and forth. No one would win.

"You got any beer?" he smirked, noticing that she ignored their arguing and banter.

She shook her head, "No, diet coke, water, wine coolers, orange juice, and cranberry juice" she looked over her shoulder as she opened the fridge.

"What the hell is a wine cooler?" he asked.

"It's alcohol. Do you want to try some?" she replied.

He shook his head, "Nah, just give me a diet coke" he said making his way through her living room to her bedroom, making himself comfortable at her desk.

Katie took a breath at the sight of him in her bedroom. Katie made herself comfortable on the edge of her bed, towards the end, hugging a pillow as her shield.

"So, why didn't you tell me you were coming?" she asked.

He shrugged, "I wanted to surprise you" he replied.

She smirked, "well you did that for sure" she stated, taking a sip of her diet coke.

He smiled, "good, that was the point" he replied.

Katie smirked knowing that his jealousy was about Parker. There was a slight awkward silence. She knew he was jealous of their relationship. She didn't notice it the first night, but she definitely saw it now.

They were literally just sitting there staring at her. Neither one of them really knew what to say. Having enough of the silence, Katie got up and put on some music.

"So, how are things in Charming?" she asked taking a sip of her coke. In all reality, she was just there a couple weeks ago, but he didn't need to know that.

He shrugged, "there fine, you know, the normal things for Charming" he replied.

She laughed, "you know I almost went home this weekend. I changed my mind when I realized how much I still had to do, so I thought it'd be nice to have the apartment to myself. Jules went home to see her family and Parker is at football camp. Wouldn't it be funny if I went home and you came here?" she teased trying to fill the tension with some small talk.

The only thing Noah really heard was that she was alone, and Parker was not there. Then he realized that she played him.

"Wait, you're alone for the whole weekend?" he asked.

She smirked and nodded, "yeah" she stated, confirming his thoughts.

"Damn" he swore and shook his head.

"Most of my friends went out places. Parker and Jules are out of town, so I staid behind to study" she explained.

He nodded, "sounds fun, why didn't you go?" he asked.

She pointed to her books and papers everywhere. "Too much to do" she stated.

"Am I bothering you by being here? I don't want to keep you from your work" he made it as if he was going to leave. He was fishing for compliments and Katie saw right through him.

Katie glared, "no, it's okay. I can finish my homework later" she jumped to the defensive. Internally, she chided herself for saying no too quickly.

"Well, just say the word if I am" he replied.

She nodded, "I will" she stated.

Noah took a minute, taking a sip of his coke, wishing he had something stronger.

"So, Parker's out of town huh?" he stated.

Kate smiled behind her cup. She knew he was jealous of Parker. "That's what you heard from that huh? Yeah, Parker is at football camp. Why?" she played dumb.

"Did he ask you to join?" he asked.

That confirmed her thoughts. He was beyond jealous for her and Parker. "Yeah, of course he did. If I was going, then we would have shared a dorm. Could you open another coke for me?" she asked; purposely ignoring his question.

Noah reached over and opened another coke for her. "You dating the dude?" he asked.

She shook her head, "no, we are just really good friends" she smiled as he let out a breath of relief.

"Good, keep it that way" his tone was laced with steel and had an edge to it that she hasn't heard before.

It was making her hot. He was being all masculine and tough. It really got her going.

She cleared her throat, "so, are you hungry? I have chips and salsa" she offered, trying to clear the air.

He nodded, "why don't we go out to eat? I am fucking starving. That was a long trip coming up here" he asked.

She nodded, "sure my favorite Chinese restaurant is still open and it's not too far from here" she suggested.

At least there, they were out in the open. They wouldn't launch at each other if they were around people.

"Sure, let's go" he got up ready to go.

She got up and pointed to her closet, "let me just freshen up" she grabbed a quick outfit before running into the bathroom.

It only took her a couple minutes to change and make herself presentable. She didn't want to show like she was trying, but she wanted to look good.

She touched up her make-up, changed her jeans to a short black jean skirt and a blue lace crop-to that was comfortable.

"Ready?" she asked grabbing her bag.

Noah stood up and froze when she walked out of the bathroom. He couldn't help but look her over, taking in her curves.

"Fuck, you look beautiful" the way he was looking her over made her blush.

She just nodded, "come on" she opened the door and grabbed her keys.

Noah followed her lead and brushed past her, so his chest grazed her breasts, nipples hardening under her bra. She gasped and looked up at him shocked. He was doing that on purpose.

They had never played this close to the line before. He smirked and grabbed the keys from her. He wanted her to be distracted.

"I'll drive princess" he was glad that he had an effect on her.

"You don't even know where it is" she argued taking her keys back.

He gently pressed her against the door. She held her breath as he gently pressed his lips against her neck, his warm breath causing her before he grabbed her hand and started down the hall.

It didn't take long to get to the restaurant. "Who the hell are you coming here with?" he asked looking at the place.

Katie smiled, it looked sketchy and run-down on the outside, but the inside was beautiful. "Just give it a chance" she stated, getting out of the car and leading him into the restaurant.

Mr. Cheng was excited to see Katie with a guy friend. "K-ah-tee, I so glad to see you. Who is this? Your friend?" he said with a thick accent.

Katie smiled and leaned forward, giving Mr. Cheng a big hug. "Hi Mr. Cheng, yeah, this is my friend. We are really hungry, so I am just going to get my regular" she said.

They ended up sitting in Mr. Cheng's just talking and really getting to know each other. It was nice but weird at the same time.

This was her place. Katie was a regular there. It was close to campus and her apartment, so her and her friends spend many nights there eating, studying and venting. She thought she would be comfortable there. It's why she picked it. But this time, being there with Noah was different.

You could almost cut the tension it was so thick between them. "You know, you really surprised me by showing up here tonight" she stated.

He took a long sip of corona before nodding, "we have known each other for a long time but a lot of it was when we were younger" he took another drag of his beer before looking her over, "You're all grown up now though" his gaze dropped to her breasts.

"Yup, all grown up" he added after looking her over.

Katie cleared her throat, covering her neck with her hand trying to find a way to hide the blush. The look he was giving her made her pulse race.

'It's just the hormones, calm down' she thought to herself.

The whole dinner she tried to keep the conversation neutral. She tried to talk about club stuff and mention her dad.

That seemed to calm Noah down a little. She needed to put some space between them. She needed air. She didn't know what scared her more, wanting him or being another notch on his belt. He acted like a jerk after he kissed her.

He was around women all the time. He was experienced with women while she was still a virgin. How could she compare. She felt like she was on a date.

It made her feel special that he offered to pay and do things right. When they got back to the apartment, she stopped at the door, "do you want to come in?" she asked taking a risk.