AN: I'm so glad some of you are still reading this! Thank you dreamer1483, ladybug213, medousaki, Happy's Princess, HermioneandMarcus.
Two days had come and gone and Madison had hardly seen Chibs, nevermind spoke to him. It was almost as if he was avoiding her and the office where she was almost all day. The filing system had been hell to figure out and soon enough Maddie gave up and started the whole thing over again, this time a lot neater and easier to figure out. Gemma had been impressed on how quickly things were shaping up and relayed her satisfaction to Clay.
"Hey girlie." Madison looked up from her spot on the floor of the office surrounded by boxes that she had asked Opie to carry in for her.
"Hey Clay." Madison was still a little apprehensive around the President. There had been something in Jax's eyes when he had started to say something about his stepfather that made the young girl distrust that she was completely pardoned.
"Gem said you are doing a really great job. Just had to come see for myself." He took a few steps in and noted that the desk was no longer covered in paperwork but instead held two files, one for incoming, one for outgoing. Everything seemed to be in great order. "Whatcha got going right now?" He looked down at the open boxes.
"Just going through some of the archived paperwork, making sure it's all in the correct boxes." She murmured as she carefully placed a large rubber band around a packet of papers before placing it in the box in front of her. "I'm almost done if you need something." She looked up at him. His smile was unnerving.
"Nope. Just wanna make sure that you will be done and ready for a good night tonight. We are having a little party and I think you need a break."
"It's a really nice offer but I never really cared for the parties remember? I guess it's something about seeing guys I think of like my brothers all over girls and acting like fools." Madison reached for another bundle of papers when Clay kneeled down and stopped her.
"Mads, times have changed. You ain't some little girl anymore and whether you want to admit it or not, you are Samcro and the Samcro women do things they don't wanna do for the sake of us men. We protect you, keep you safe and happy. I'm sure hanging around a party or two shouldn't be too hard for ya." His voice was cold and hard and Madison knew this wasn't a request but an order. Nodding Maddie smiled shakily.
"Yea, you're…you're right. Things have changed. I'm just….overwhelmed with everything that has gone on I guess." Clay smiled and kissed the top of the girl's head.
"You'll get used to it. See you tonight." Madison sat there holding her breath until Clay had left the office leaving the door wide open. Staring out of it Chibs and Jax passed by a few feet away and Madison watched them quietly. They were talking, Jax looking a little peeved, Chibs probably trying to calm him down. Jax always had a temper but usually for good reason. Chibs looked up and caught Madison watching them, his eyes on hers as he kept walking. Cheeks burning red Maddie looked back down at her paperwork and busied herself in the numbers and words once again. There was no way she was going to care for some asshole who had wanted to kill her over something she had no knowledge of. He was already giving her insane whiplash as it was and to be honest, she didn't want to trouble herself with getting involved with a biker. She wouldn't.
The place was packed with biker, both Redwood and other chapters all drunk and rowdy when Madison entered. She almost skipped it, complaining of a stomach ache but when Gemma showed up and tossed her a bag of clothes and told her "you better get your ass dressed and out to my car in less than twenty minutes or I will drag you in what you are wearing" she didn't have much of a choice. Maddie stayed right behind Gemma, a little uncomfortable in the skin that was being shown thanks to Gemma's oh so great taste in clothes. The top was a strapless black bustier with gold and red piping paired with the tightest black jeans she had ever worn and red 'fuck me' heels. Madison had been blessed with a decent rack but this top had her spilling it out of it threatening a nipple slip. She had begged to wear a cardigan or a different top but Gemma gave her that glare and she shut up. It was only for one night. It couldn't be that bad right?
Madison almost ran right into Gemma as she stopped at a table. Teetering on her heels she caught her balance and looked around Gemma to find Clay smirking at her. A grimace was offered in the place of a smile and she shuddered when he licked his lips. "Baby you look great. I see you managed to get our little firecracker here in one piece." Gemma sat herself down in his lap and kissed him.
"She put up a little fight but we both know she wants to make her momma proud." Maddie smiled at Gemma, her arms crossing over her front. The brunette couldn't place any faces with names to the people Clay sat with. A few patches read Tacoma, a few Nomad.
"She looks great baby. Don't you think so boys?" There were a few hoots and hollers and cat whistles and Madison blushed.
"I'm uh…I'm gonna grab a drink." Madison turned on her heel and booked it to the bar. Juice stood behind the bar serving and he stopped in his tracks when he saw Maddie. "You say a damn word and I will castrate you. Just gimme a shot." She ignored the way his eyes travelled her body as she took the glass from the bar and downed it. "Another." He happily obliged and after two more Maddie sighed.
"Oh damn fresh meat and it looks mighty fine." She heard from behind her. A sharp pain spread across her ass as someone slapped her hard. Turning around with her mouth wide open she found Jax, Tig, Happy and Opie all standing there smiling. The smiles dropped off their faces, except for Tig's. "Oh shit Mads." Tig smiled and stepped closer. "You are looking smoking girl. I'd apologize for the spank but we all know you like it rough." The alcohol had her veins buzzing nicely and she took a step forward placing her hand on Tig's chest.
"Maybe I could show you how rough I like it?" She spoke to him in a husky voice, pressing her body against his. Tig's hand found its way to her bottom, the other still holding a beer.
"Oh fuck yea." He growled. Maddie grabbed a fist full of his curly hair and yanked his head back roughly.
"Don't ever slap my ass again. Got it Tigger?" She watched as his Adam's Apple bobbed as he tried to speak. She let go of his hair and he rubbed his scalp.
"Yea got it. Damn how did Chib's put up with you in the bed room?" She could still see the hunger in his eyes and she knew he would try for her again.
"I don't know, maybe you should ask him." Maddie narrowed her eyes at him. Jax's hand came to a rest on Tig's shoulder and his whispered something in his ear. Tig eyed Mads one more time and nodded before taking off, Happy in tow.
"You do know he is going to keep on trying now right? I mean damn Mads. Have you seen how hot you look right now?" Jax eyed her appreciatively.
"I'm sure Tara looks even better." She raised an eyebrow. Jax held up his hands in defeat and Opie laughed.
"Just appreciating what God gave ya darlin'." Madison rolled her eyes and waved him off. The two boys turned, probably to find their Old Ladies. With a sigh the brunette ran a hand through her hair and motioned for Juice. With a half smile he filled a glass with a little ice and some whiskey.
"I gotta say, it was pretty entertaining seeing a woman hand it to Tig like that." Madison turned her eyes to her right and found an attractive guy sliding into the seat next to her. "It's usually the other way around." He smiled and Maddie couldn't help but think he was pretty damn cute. He had nice blue eyes and dark blonde hair. When he smiled she could tell her was older than her by some years by the way his eyes crinkled at the corners. Maddie always had a thing for older guys which could have been one of many reasons she hadn't even found herself really interest in Jax or Opie.
"I grew up with the son of a bitch when I was younger. He doesn't phase me any. Needs to learn to keep those hands to himself though." She smiled and took a gulp from her glass. "He's not my type anyway." The guy straightened in his chair a little when Maddie said this and she tried not to laugh. It was kind cute how he thought that automatically gave him a better chance into her pants.
"And if I may be so bold, what is your type." He leaned forward a little towards her. Placing her nearly empty glass down she leaned towards the stranger and smiled.
"Depends, what type are you?" She bit down on her lip and watched as he struggled to keep his eyes on her face. Poor guy was at a loss for words. Suppressing a laugh Maddie sat back in her seat and looked around. Instantly she found Chibs watching her from the couch where his hands were busy touching a sweetbutt in his lap. Swallowing hard she tore her gaze away from him and downed the rest of her glass. Hopping down from the chair she grabbed the stranger by the collar of his shirt and tugged him to the makeshift dance floor. There were no protests as Madison turned and put her arms around his neck. His hands found purchase on her hips and pulled her close.
"Names Kozik by the way. You know, in case you were wondering." He smiled at her and she leaned in.
"Madison, but everyone calls me some form of a nickname." She spoke into his ear. She felt his hands clench around her hips for a moment.
"Madison's a pretty name."
"So isn't Kozik." She quipped playfully. She let her fingers twist themselves in the hair at the nape of his neck. She could see Chibs staring like a jealous ex from the couch and it only spurred her on even more. Kozik was nice, funny and a damn good dancer. The stupid Scotsman had been pretty clear he wasn't interested and even now as he attacked the bleached blond slut with his mouth. "I need a smoke." She stated and started for the door. To her surprise her new friend slipped his hand in hers and followed. The cool air felt good against her skin and she took a deep breath. "It feels good out here." She whispered as she took a seat at the picnic table. Kozik sat beside her and pulled out his smokes, offering her one. She let her fingers graze his as she took it and thanked him. With a flick of his thumb Koz held the flame to the end of Maddie's cigarette before lighting his own.
"So you gonna tell me something about yourself?" He leaned on his elbows. Madison sat with her back against the table, her legs crossed in front of her.
"What do you want to know?"
"Well we could start with why you suddenly got really handsy when that Irish guy was looking at ya." Madison gritted her teeth.
"He's Scottish and it's a long story." She shook her head and took a long drag. Kozik scooted closer until she had no choice but to look at him.
"Long story or not, I'm not one to give a damn if you are someone else's." The look in his eyes stirred something inside of Madison.
"I'm no one's." She breathed.
"Then when I kiss you it won't matter at all will it." Madison shook her head slowly as Kozik moved in and pressed his lips against hers softly. Madison dropped her smoke and pulled herself closer. Koz's hand tangled itself in her hair and his kisses became more urgent.
"God Koz, get you and your bitch a room." Madison pulled away and yet again found Jax and the others staring at her. Silently counting to five in her head she waited for someone to say something when she noticed Chibs standing beside Opie on the end. Removing her eyes from his dark one's she slipped her hand into Koz's and stood up.
"Well if you'll excuse me boys, Kozik and his bitch need to go find a room." Jax tried to protest but it fell on deaf ears as Madison brought the Tacoma biker to the dorms.
"CHURCH IN TWO HOURS!" The banging on the door roused Madison from her sleep and she groaned as she buried her head into the pillow. An arm wound around her waist and pulled her close. Blinking sleep from her eyes she found Kozik just stirring from sleep.
"Hey." He whispered, his voice thick with sleep.
"Hi." Madison laid her head down on her arm and waited for everything to sink in. She had slept with Kozik. She had slept with the blue eyed biker from Tacoma and damn had it been good. She giggled softly and shook her head.
"What's so funny?" Koz traced his fingers along Maddie's back. Her eyes fluttered closed at the feeling for a moment.
"Just thinking about how much shit I'm gonna get from Jax and Op when I finally get outta bed." He nodded smiling, more than likely thinking about the look on their faces when she tugged him away. "And the shit you're gonna get from Tig." With a huff he tossed himself on to his back.
"Shit." Maddie lay her head on his chest and stared up at him. "Can't say that's gonna be too fun, especially since I'm thinking of patching over to Charming." His eyes were on the ceiling as he let out another sigh.
"Do you regret it?" Madison asked quietly. She didn't want to admit that she kind of liked this guy and he was fun, really fun. Kozik's eyes snapped down to the naked girl laying on him.
"Hell no. Just not gonna make it too easy." He brushed her hair away from her face and she pulled herself up to press her lips against his.
"I could sway Tig to vote in your favor." She whispered into his lips.
"And how would you do that hm?"
"I could always sleep with him." This caught Koz off guard and he flipped them over so Maddie lay beneath him.
"That is a horrible idea Madison. Horrible." His voice was stern but the smile on his face took away the bite.
"And why is that?" She nipped his neck playfully.
"Because I don't share. I know hopping into bed with you was probably a shit idea but I wanna get to know you a little more." Madison lay still searching his face for humor or a motive.
"Why?" She asked.
"Because I like you. I heard a lot about you from Jax and it would be a damn lie if I said I didn't know who you were last night when I came to the bar. I mean yea, those tits and ass definitely got my attention but Jax was going on about this bright girl with adventure stirring in her blood and a love of books as well as bikes and it got me curious. Are you gonna let me find out a little more of Jax's Mads?"
"Depends."
"On what?"
"On if I still get to be the Mads from the bar last night that hops into bed with a sexy biker." Kozik laughed beneath her and pulled her down to kiss him.
"I think that I can live with that."
The sun was warm against Maddie's skin as she sat in the backyard reading a book on the lounge chair. Abel lay napping on a blanket beside her in the shade, cold lemonade on her other side. Jax had come stomping in the office early that morning with a look on his face that was a complete mystery. She knew he was disappointed in the fact that she had slept with one of his brothers and so out in the open. She gave him the whole "I'm not a kid anymore" speech and he threw up his hands. Apparently right before church he had tried to talk to Kozik and pull the whole mean older brother thing and it didn't faze him at all. With a mumbled apology the blonde asked Maddie to babysit for the day and in return would bring home Chinese. So here she was relaxing while baby Abel napped close by. She was about to doze off too when she heard bikes pull up. Praying they didn't wake the baby she got up and moved to stand by the back door, ready to shush anyone who walked in. Sure enough Jax walked into the kitchen talking loudly with a bag in hand.
"Shoosh! Abel is sleeping and if you wake him I swear I will hurt you." She pointed a finger at him in warning.
"Alright, geez. Foods here." He lifted the bag and wiggled it at her.
"I'm not leaving the baby outside." She frowned and crossed her arms.
"I'll bring you some your highness." He mocked bowed and she laughed.
"How sweet of you."
"Jax, where do you want the beer?" A thick Scottish accent boomed out. Madison cringed as Abel's wails started and she clenched her teeth tight together as Chibs walked into the room holding a 30 pack.
"Asshole." She muttered and walked over to where Abel was now crying loudly. Picking him up she gently bounced him in her arms and cooed to him. His cries started to cease but she knew they would start up again if he wasn't fed soon. Abandoning the blanket and her book Madison carried the baby boy inside and made it a point to ignore Chibs as she fixed him a bottle. Standing in front of the fridge she slowly rocked back and forth with him in her arms as he greedily sucked on the bottle. "My little boy is so hungry." She spoke to the infant. Jax laughed from his seat at the table, a plate of food in front of him.
"You'd think he was your son the way you take to him." He tore into a chicken finger and smiled at her. You could see the love he had for his son in his eyes.
"Maybe I should just steal him away and he can be with me forever." She stuck her tongue out at him. Flipping her off he turned back to his food. Madison sang softly to Abel as he ate, trying to ignore the tightening in her stomach from the smell of the food. She tried to ignore the pair of brown eyes watching her every move. Even as he stood and walked towards her she pretended to be too wrapped up in the baby to notice. It wasn't until his hand touched the bare skin on her arm that she finally looked at him. Her heart started pounding hard when his eyes caught hers.
" 'Scuse me lass." His voice was deep and she let him push her gently to the side so he could get into the fridge. His eyes stayed locked on hers even as he opened the fridge door and pulled out two beers. They finally released her when he turned and handed Jax, who had been oblivious of the exchange, a beer. Murmuring something incoherent Madison rushed out of the room and down the hall to the nursery. Letting out a breath she hadn't know she was holding she plopped down into the rocking chair and shook her head at herself.
"Oh Abel, this is so ridiculous." She muttered to the baby whom was slowly dozing off. "He was going to kill me and then….well I don't even know what happened. There's always been this….attraction I guess between us even if I really don't want to admit it. He's….there's something about him Ab. He told your daddy he won't go near me though so I'm trying to ignore it but he's making it so goddamn hard. I really like Kozik though. He's sweet and he makes me laugh. But goddamn Chibs…he has to know how he makes me feel." Madison shook her head and sighed. Slowly standing she took the bottle from the sleeping baby and put him down in the crib.
"I know exactly how I make you feel." Madison spun around and let out a low aggravated sigh.
"Out. If you wake him again I swear I will kill you." She snipped at him quietly. Stalking past him she didn't make it too far when he grabbed her arm and pinned her against the wall. Pressing his body against hers she bit down on her lip hard trying to stifle a moan. "You…you have to stop." She whispered. Chibs lowered his lips to her neck.
"Do you really want me to stop Maddie? Do you want me to stop right now?" He asked as he slipped his fingers underneath the bottom of her shirt. Her body betraying her, Madison's fingers gripped his cut and pushed herself against him seeking touch where she wanted it most. "I can feel you trembling." He whispered into her ear as he trailed his fingertips along her inner thigh. A buzzing in her pocket had her snapping out of it and gently pushed him away a little, trying to put some distance between them.
"Hello?" She said breathlessly. Hearing Kozik's voice had her completely sober and pushing her way out of Chibs' arms. He wanted to come over and spend a little time with her if she wasn't too busy. Protesting that she wasn't busy at all he agreed to stop by in a few hours. With a quick glance at Chibs Madison hurried from the hall and into the kitchen. Her hands were still shaking as she piled food on to her plate and plopped down next to Jax.
"You okay?" He asked as he finished his own food.
"Hm? Yea, I'm fine. Abel fell asleep and I hope you don't mind but I told Kozik he could stop by for a little bit later." She bit into a crab rangoon to quiet herself.
"Mads, don't mess with the brothers. I'm sure I don't have to tell you this though right?" His eyes were unwavering on her own. She nodded and put her food down.
"Jax, I don't plan on messing with anyone. Kozik and I…we have fun together. He makes me laugh. We are just friends okay? Just…let me get to know him before you scare him off okay?"
"Yea, alright but just for the record, friends don't sleep together." He smiled jokingly.
"Honey, we are Samcro babies. We aren't the norm so those rules don't really apply do they?" They both laughed a little but Maddie's stopped when Chibs walked in and sat down in the chair next to her.
"Almost thought you fell in there brother." Jax joked.
"Aye, I thought I did too for a moment." Madison chanced it and looked up at him as she slowly chewed her food. His eyes were on her and this time Jax did notice.
"So uh, Mads we got some club stuff to do. You'll be okay here until Koz gets here right?" Maddie nodded and Jax stood quickly tossing his food in the trash. "Come on man." He kissed Maddie on the top of the head and leaned down. "I don't know what's going on with you and Chibs but figure it out. He needs a clear head." He whispered and Maddie looked at the Scotsman as he stood still watching her.
"I'll see you tonight." She said to Jax and stood with her food, quickly making her way to the living room. Flipping the tv on she kept her eyes glued to the screen as the two men walked through the house and left. She sat completely still until the sound of the bikes vanished. After a few minutes Madison calmed down and exhaled loudly. She needed to figure this out and quick.