Drama by the bucket load in this chapter, let me know what you guys think! Some of the new followers are very quiet, I'd love to know what you think!
Problem (Ariana Grande ft Iggy Azalea)
Jax made sure he and Tig sat in the back of the bar near the door so they could closely observe who was coming in and leaving the place, a few of the Arizona charter had showed up to share a beer with the two SAMCRO members and Jax was using the opportunity to try and find out about some of the potential threats in Arizona. But they seemed a lot more interested in gawking at Lenny even though Jax was sure not one of them would have been able to tell him what song his girl was singing but no doubt they could give him their guesses on her measurements.
" So G didn't have any intel?," Tig sat back down next to Jax with a few bottles for the table, he had taken a real interest in Gina once Jax had said how attractive she was. It seemed Tig was slightly pissed he had hung back to play Sherlock and missed out on a pretty woman.
Jax shock his head, he'd already explained that Gina was shocked to see a Son and her daughter rock up but other than a burying of bad feeling between Lenny and Gina they were really no closer to finding out any thing about this Nate character. "I'm beginning to think he was maybe a drifter, no one in Arizona is looking for him because he's not from round here,"
It was the only explanation Jax could think of, unless people where covering for Nate's crew but he would still expect SAMTAZ to have insider information if that were the case. Maybe he was being overprotective of Lenny because of how he felt or maybe he was so worn out by Abel arrival, Tara's departure and Lenny walking back into his life he wasn't seeing things so clearly. He pushed all that to back of his mind for a second and began to enjoy Lenny's singing, sure he had heard her sing at the clubhouse that night but her words were meant to hurt then, and they had, but tonights show was very different. She was singing less country style, he was sure it was Lana del Ray, what he was positive of what his girl sounded good!
Swigging on his beer he let his wild eyes drift from her face, where he caught her staring back, right down her body taking his time to take it all in. He smiled his appreciation, she had dressed nice tonight in a fitted black dress with a tailored blazer over the top. Jax had become accustomed to seeing Lenny run around the garage in shorts or jeans teamed with tees and boots so to see her in a dress and heels was a nice contrast. Truth be told what ever Lenny wore Jax just wanted to take it off her at the earliest opportunity, the girl was under his skin and in his head. But he liked it. Liked that she occupied most of his waking and sleeping thoughts, he liked the way she made him feel. It had been a while since Jax had felt an equal in a relationship, Wendy had always been so passive and needy and Tara had always tried to change him like he wasn't good enough the way he was and she could make him better. But Lenny saw all his flaws and liked him in spite of them, he was sure that kind of a girl was a rarity and one who would kick him to curb when he needed it was a damn bonus.
Lenny walked down the stairs off stage after her set and smiled at the woman going up after to entertain next. She had felt the best she had in a long time, not only because she had missed performing but it felt like an enormous weight had been lifted after talking with her Mom. They had never really spoken about anything significant since Rays passing and when one had taken the time to speak the other was seldom listening, Lenny was grateful Jax had supported her decision to go to Arizona. It was refreshing to have some one back you up, especially when lately she had felt so alone against everything. When she reached the table she felt all the male eyes undressing her and suddenly felt like a fish out of water, luckily Jax must have seen it too as he pulled her down into his lap and before she could say anything his hands were in her hair pulling her close. She felt his tongue part her lips and force entry, it wasn't a passionate kiss more a territorial one showing any one who dared to look at her she belonged to Jax. When she thought she was gonna pass out from a lack of breath Lenny felt Jax's grip on her hair loosen, it seemed the room knew Lenny was spoken for.
"Easy boy," Lenny whispered before pressing a quick kiss to Jax's lips, she loved the boyish grin he had when they were being playful. She settled down next to him and grabbed at the beer he was holding, taking a gulp from the bottle she ignored Jax's narrowed stare and continued to drink it. If he wasn't gonna offer her a drink then Lenny would take his.
She let the boys talk amongst them selves, it was mostly war stories of the days gone by, when she noticed a girl at the bar who had clearly had a real good night. She was falling about the bar drunk knocking into people, her blonde friend wasn't quite as drunk but seemed pre occupied with talking to two men at the bar despite her friend calling out her name. Lenny had seen this all before and knew from experience if someone didn't intervene it would only end in tears. She climbed over Jax to go help the girl.
"No one understands, " the girl had her head in her hands as she slumped on the bar, Lenny cringed at how skinny she was. If she touched this girl in the wrong place she could snap her in two for sure, girl needed to eat something. Lenny reached out to touch her shoulder,
"Hey, do you maybe want some water and a cab sweetie?" Lenny let the girl lift her head to face her and immediately wished she hadn't come over because the saddest pair of eyes looked back at her.
"Lenny?"
"Jen," it was nothing more than a whisper, Lenny was in total shock to see the ghost of a girl Jen had become. Her mother had said she was bad but this was worse. Before she could say anything Jen lunged at her grabbing whatever she could, luckily she was drunk so Lenny was able to move out the way although she did catch Jen before she hit the deck.
"You bitch! This is all your fault!" Jen screamed before throwing a drink over Lenny , it was at this point Jax and Tig rushed over and Jens friend finally turned her attention to the drunken mess she had come out with.
Lenny was furious but she didn't want to hurt Jen, despite the fact Jen seemed intent on harming her, she just needed to restrain her. She saw Jax push his way to the front of the crowd that had formed with Tig not far behind, then she couldn't believe what she saw . Eden was the girl Jen was with! Fucking unbelievable she thought but seconds later she felt a hot sting across her face as she realized Jen has slapped her. Without even thinking she shoved her best friend back into the bar to create some distance before she made her way to Eden who had a Cheshire grin plastered on her plastic face. But Jen must have had other plans as she jumped on Lenny's back pulling her to the floor, the two girls scuffled as the crowd shouted Lenny could feel her hair being pulled at and the only way she could get Jen to let go as to hit her, as soon as her fist hit Jens face she could feel strong hands around her waist pulling her up. She didn't have to look to know it was Jax, she pushed her hair out of her face and saw Tig was pulling Jen up. Jax yanked her out of the bar as the barman shouted for them to get out as he had phoned the cops, she didn't even have time to grab her heels that had come off in the scuffle as she was forced out into the cold. She could see Eden had followed the four outside but knew better than fight against Jax, even if she wanted to wipe the smart smirk off her face.
"What the fuck Lenny?" Jax yelled as he let her go.
"Don't!" Lenny warned Jax as she watched Eden walk over to where Tig was holding Jen.
"Who the hell is this chick ?" Tig looked confused as hell.
"Tell him Lenny, tell them how I'm the friend you fucked over!" Jen spat as Eden took hold of her from Tig, Tig looked even more confused at the appearance of Eden. He glanced at Jax for answers who just shrugged as he shook his head before turning his attention to Lenny for an explanation.
Lenny stalked over to Jen taking ever ounce of her being to remain composed despite the fact she was shaking with anger, " I did not fuck you over Jen! I saved you and you fucking know it," Lenny growled through gritted teeth, how could Jen not see that night had cost her everything, she couldn't even come home without protection.
Suddenly the guys understood, this was the girl who was messed up with Nate the night Lenny shot him, this girl was the reason Lenny had to leave. They both felt angered at her outburst but knew Lenny was gonna handle this her way but they still didn't get why Eden was there.
"Saved me? " Jen laughed maniacally "if this was you saving me I wish you'd left me to die! I can't do anything without thinking some one is watching me, worrying about if people know"
Lenny's eyes widened with terror, had Jen told Eden of all people? It was bad enough Eden didnt like her for swooping in on Jax but Lenny was in real trouble if she knew about Nate.
"Come on Jen, let's get you home before she causes anymore damage," Eden snarled at Lenny before leading Jen away.
Lenny didn't know what came over her but it was too late to think as she pulled Eden round to face her and landed her fist right into her nose. Only when she heard the crack of the bone did Lenny become aware of what she had done but she was already walking away. Jen was in tears as she helped Eden who was bleeding from her nose, Jax just stared at Lenny as she walked past, he didnt know what to do. He looked at Tig who was helping Eden with her injury, then he heard the sirens closing in.
Lenny looked back , " if you wanna stay and help then stay but don't you dare come back to the motel room!" She walked off bare foot alone leaving Jax to decide his actions.
Sitting on the balcony of the crappy motel Lenny pulled her knees up under chin trying to get comfortable on the plastic chair, not only was it cold but she had a lot of energy built up inside and questions that needed answers before sleep would come to her. She grabbed the bottle on the table and took a deep swig, it wasn't the whiskey she was used to but it was the best you could buy in a Mini-Mart at midnight on a walk home along with a packet of cigarettes. Lighting up a smoke Lenny took a long drag to try and calm herself, Jax had yet to make an appearance so she assumed he had decided Eden was the right chance all along, she probably had far less baggage compared to Lenny and was more likely to spread her legs. Lenny slammed her hand down on the table in frustration more than anything, she wished she hadn't hit Eden but after Jen practically admitted she had told the blonde about that night with Nate Lenny had just lost control and saw red. She had tried so hard to protect Jen and this was her repayment, Lenny had always cleaned up after Jen and this time it was too much. Lenny's life would never be the same because of that night, she had learnt to live with the demons that had haunted her since that night but there were nights she would have sworn the ghost of Nate kept her awake with just her thoughts for company. The kind of thoughts that left you questioning everything you had been certain of before like the friendships you formed in the playground, friends like Jen who left you high and dry then sold you out to the lowest bidder to make a quick buck.
To stop the over thinking from kicking in, Lenny downed what was left of the bottle before heading back inside into the warmth of the room. Standing at the mirror Lenny took in her reflection noting how haggard she looked with the black circles rimming her normally sparkling eyes and limp hair, no wonder Jax had bailed for the first easy piece of ass that appeared. A few hours she had looked like the old Lenny, the kind of woman who relished in holding the attention of a whole room with her voice whilst looking like the woman girls wanted to be and men wanted to be with. It was then that she realised that this whole trip had been in vain as they had been thrown out of the bar before they had collected payment, so not other had they no money for the club but she had also kicked sand in Jens face making it more likely for her to go running her mouth again.
In an alcohol hazed panic Lenny grabbed her duffle bag and started shoving her belongings inside, she could not return to Charming now, her Uncle Bobby had risked a lot on Lenny not fucking this up. She knew Clay had wanted her gone after she hide the truth about Nate from them and this was how she repaid her Uncle by rolling back into town with no money and shit load more drama. She decided she should go on the run by her self, if she was alone then she had only herself to worry about. No one could say she hadn't tried, she had gone against the odds and given Jax a chance but she was finally realising that maybe they weren't meant to be together. Maybe she should have let Tara have him, Lenny figured she'd have one less problem without him . She wasn't sure when she started to cry but she wiped at the tears with the back of Jax's hoodie she had thrown on over her pyjamas tank top and shorts, pulling at the laces on her sneakers she throw her bag over her shoulder and yanked the hood up before grabbing Jax's car keys and locking up the room.