Is any one else freaking out about the end of the season? I have no clue what to do until next year. Oh except watch every episode over and over again and all the dvd extras.

I hope you're all enjoying my story! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to post again, I've been busy and working a lot, but hopefully I'll be able to continue this story as much as possible.

-Jennifer11

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Sons of Anarchy or anything that Kurt Sutter created.

Kozik's POV

I am so proud of Charlotte for making this decision to officially become the 'princess' of SAMCRO. I thought to myself as I watched her hug most of the men and women of the club. Everyone was thrilled and grabbed drinks to celebrate, toasting Charlotte over and over again.

Gemma was the last one to come over and kiss her cheek while whispering loud enough for me to hear too, "We're all so freakin' happy to have you in our family. I can't wait to teach you all you need to know about loving the club."

I smiled at Gemma as she made her way to me, "Thanks Gemma." I told her as we embraced.

Gemma winked, "You've got yourself a keeper. She's a smart girl and you're lucky to have her. Don't screw it up."

I chuckled as she pulled away, "I wouldn't dream of it." My eyes landing on Charlotte and the laughter in her eyes, I quietly added, "I'm gonna marry her one day, Gemma." She gave me a knowing look like she knew I was going to say that and that she knew I meant every word.

After a few minutes, I saw Miles and Chibs were talking to Charlotte, making her giggle at some lame joke. I rolled my eyes as I took the few steps to close the distance between us. I heard Miles say "You know… if you ever get bored with Koz, I'm available."

I cleared my throat then snaked my arm around her shoulders, "Alright, alright, back off. Keep it in your pants. She's out of your league." Charlotte shook her head, gave me a wink, and put her hand on my chest. I could feel my heart flutter under her soft touch, I hope she doesn't feel it too; I'm being such a chick.

I quickly leaned in and paused, she met me halfway and we shared a long kiss. Cheers went up as our lips pressed together, I expected Charlotte to pull away, embarrassed, but she only deepened the kiss. She put her hand on the back of my neck and slipped her tongue into my mouth. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her up from the stool she was sitting on, holding her off the ground as we continued.

She finally broke out in a smile, ending the kiss. I asked her, "Do you want somethin' to drink?" She nodded and I gently set her back down on her feet and then went to grab her a vodka cranberry.

While I waited for a prospect to make her drink and grab me a beer, Tig approached me, "Hey. Um. I wanted to say I'm sorry for…"

I cut him off, "It's fine. Just drop it." He looked like he was going to say something else but I took the drinks and turned away from him. I saw Happy and Gemma staring over at me, waiting for my reaction to Tig's 'apology'. I shook my head at them, knowing they were making sure there wasn't another fight. I'm through with Tig's crap. I'm not letting him bait me into another brawl, especially in front of Charlotte.

Charlotte's POV

Everyone was so accepting and excited for me, Piney, and Opie. I'm just so relieved to have a real family, finally. For once in my life I have a place where I belong. Not just one place but two. As I thought this, I looked over at Kozik talking to Gemma. I just know that he's the one for me. No matter how many people try to keep us apart, we are meant for each other.

Miles and Chibs were telling me about how much I'd enjoy being a part of the busy life of the club. Chibs laughed, "Girlie, you're gonna love bein' around us all the time. The parties we throw are legendary. Plus, you'll never be bored."

Miles joined in, "The guys will always be around if you ever need anything. You know… if you ever get bored with Koz, I'm available." He gave me a small wink. I giggled, a little flattered but I knew I'd never take his offer.

Kozik appeared next to me, making Miles freak out. He leaned in to kiss me and I gladly kissed him back. I could feel my cheeks burning as people watched and applauded but I kept my lips pressed against his, wanting more. When I couldn't catch my breath, I pulled back. Kozik left me briefly to get us drinks, letting Opie come over to me.

He pulled me into his arms, "I'm so happy you're doing this sis. I don't think you know how thankful me and Pop are that you're officially joining our family and our other family." He smiled down at me, "I talked to Gemma and she and I are going to help you find a house to live in. I know you're staying with Hale or here at the clubhouse, but I thought you'd want a place of your own."

I hugged him back tightly, tears springing up, "Thank you so much. For everything."

Kozik returned and handed me a glass of vodka cranberry, "What are you two talking about?"

"My brother is going to help me find a house to live in." I was beaming when I said brother.

Kozik looked disappointed that I wouldn't be living with him at the clubhouse but he responded, "That's great."

"But first, you have to teach me how to box, remember?"

At this, he perked up, "You still want to learn?" I nodded, studying his face to make sure he wasn't upset anymore by the previous news. "Great, let's go now." He took my hand and led me outside.

It was bright outside because it was only 3pm. The guys were drinking in the clubhouse, not working in the garage. I set my drink down on the picnic table, "So, where should we start?"

"Right here." He said as he pulled me into him to kiss me again. No one was outside this time to interrupt us or creepily watch.

It was such a sweet, innocent kiss, I didn't want it to end but I pulled back, smiling. "But seriously, are you ok with me not living at the clubhouse?"

He kept his arms wrapped around me, "I'd actually prefer if you didn't. I can't handle you being surrounded by half naked, horny men all the time. Now, you can have some privacy." His goofy smile was almost too much to bear. I burst out giggling in his arms. "Alright, come on. I'll teach you how to kick someone's ass."

He pulled me into the boxing ring and taught me how to hold my arms up, throw a punch without hurting my wrists, and how to dodge someone coming at me. He had been practicing for about an hour and no one even bothered us. I was really starting to get the hang of it, until I accidently punched Kozik in the face.

He stumbled and shook his head, "Ouch, geez Charlotte." He sat down in the middle of the ring and rubbed his cheek.

I dropped my hands and sank down next to him, "I'm so sorry! Are you ok?"

He half smiled and we heard someone say, "At least we know she can pack a punch." I looked over my shoulder at them, my cheeks flushed, to see Happy was chuckling at Kozik for letting me clock him and Tig was smirking like he couldn't be happier that Kozik got hit. Happy continued, "Should come in handy, huh Tig?" Tig then looked down at the ground not answering the question.

Kozik's POV

When I overheard Opie offering to help Charlotte find a home of her own, I was a little hurt, like she hadn't wanted to stay with me forever. But after I thought about it, I knew that it was the best idea for her. She needs her own space, that's free of men leering at her. Plus then maybe I can move in with her and stop staying at the clubhouse all the time. I better support whatever she wants so that she doesn't think I'm against anything she does.

She tried to cheer me up by asking me again to teach her how to box. Good, I'm glad she still wants to know how to defend herself. Especially if she's going to be living in her own house.

I took her outside and set down my beer on the picnic table. I cheesily kissed her before holding the ropes apart as Charlotte climbed into the ring. I took her hands gently, kissed each one and then positioned them properly to protect her face.

"Make sure you keep your hands up so no one hits your pretty face." She smiled and blushed but held her hands up. "You gotta be light on your feet, ok? Make it hard for the attacker to get to you."

"Like this?" She asked as she bounced back and forth on the balls of her feet and held her hands up near her face.

I tried not to chuckle as she danced around me, "Just like that. You've got to be quick, dodge the attacks fast and then counter-attack faster. Keep your defense up but of course, the best defense is offense. After they swing at you, block it and then start striking back." She nodded as I continued, "When you're punching someone, make sure you don't roll your wrist. Keep it firm and locked just like this…" I say as I hold her fist up, not letting it bend or move. "Make sure you lead with your first two knuckles, never your ring or pinky fingers."

She nodded again, "So like this?" She threw a punch into the air.

I took her hand again, "More like this." I guided her hand through the correct way to throw a punch without hurting herself. She thrust her fist through the air again. "Good, just like that." She smiled and looked like she accomplished a lot. "Ok, now hit my hands with your fists…" I held up my hands for her to punch.

After a couple of blows, she missed my hand and connected with my cheek. I winced and turned around so she wouldn't see me hurting. I slowly sank to the mat, rubbing my cheek to make the sting go away. It wasn't long before I heard Happy's snicker. Turning, I saw Happy and Tig watching us box. My eyes narrowed towards Tig, wondering what the hell he was doing near me and Charlotte. Tig looked extremely embarrassed when Happy referenced Charlotte punching Tig.

Tig finally cleared his throat and quietly responded, "She, uh, sucker punched me."

Happy shook his head, "Whatever, man. You still got hit by a girl."

"So did Koz!" Tig shouted.

I finally spoke up, "At least I was teaching her how to box. Not running my mouth, begging for her to hit me."

Tig turned and yelled out, "Yo, Mike! Get over here if you want a chance to get back in!"

I glared at Tig, "You can't be serious. This guy is still here? No. No. No. Absolutely not!" I was seething as Mike made his was across the lot. I could still hear his words ringing in my ears: Why don't you just fuck her already!

Happy gave me a reassuring look, making sure I knew that everything would be alright and this was all planned. Mike arrived at the ring and Tig patted him on the back, "Hey Mike, we've decided that you can be a prospect again if you get in the ring, right now, and fight who we tell you to fight."

The guy lit up, "Really?" Tig nodded. "Ok, thanks." He put some tape on his hands and jumped in the ring with me and Charlotte.

Charlotte looked nervous, "But Koz, you can't fight him…"

I put my hands on her shoulders, "Don't worry, babe. You can take him."

Charlotte's POV

I watched as Tig called that prospect over that was incredibly crude towards me. I was panicking on the inside and as he got closer I noticed he was ogling me. I shivered and wondering if Kozik was really going to fight him or not. It took me a few minutes to realize that the guys were setting this up for me to fight him and get revenge for what Mike did to me the other day.

Mike was already in the ring before Kozik kissed each of my fists, wrapping athletic tape around my knuckles and then he gave me one last bit of advice, "Don't worry, he won't hit you. If he tries, remember to duck and dodge them and then swing back. Try to get some good blows in before I let Happy in the ring." I nodded, uncertainly, as I watched him slip out of the boxing ring. They want me to hit this guy? He's three times bigger than me and could easily take down Half Sack. I guess it's good that Happy and Kozik are only a few feet away and can jump in to stop this guy from really hurting me.

I turned around to see Mike's jaw drop, "Wait… what the hell? I can't fight some crow eater bitch."

Tig spoke up, growling out "You're gonna have to if you ever want to get back in with us." I felt offended and I didn't know what to do, but as I looked at Kozik he gave me a supportive, reassuring smile. My eyes drifted to Happy who was frowning, a little more angrier than usual, but he gave me a nod.

The man standing in front of me weighed his options quickly before shrugging, putting his hands up near his face. I heard Kozik root me on, "You can do it, baby. No fear. Let it rip!"

I put my hands up and prepared myself, waiting for him to make the first move. And sure enough he did. His fist shot out rapidly towards me, I let out a shriek, causing him to slow down and barely tap my forearm. While he stepped backward and lowered his arms, I took the opportunity to advance and slam my hand into his jaw. He clutched his cheek and glowered at me. Before he could regain his thoughts, I reared back and smashed my fist into his eye. Wow, Kozik was right, these punches don't even hurt my wrist and my knuckles are only barely stinging. I thought before striking Mike in the stomach. He doubled over then reached out to grab me. He swiftly knocked me down and pinned my arms to the mat before I could punch him again.

I whimpered as he knelt over me and held me down. I closed my eyes; thinking he was about to hit me. Fortunately, Happy and Tig jumped into the ring knocking Mike off of me while Kozik gathered me up in his arms and pulled me into a corner. "I'm so proud of you, babe" Kozik whispered as he pressed his lips to my forehead. I opened my eyes and looked up, to see Happy beat the shit out of the ex-prospect. I looked around and saw a crowd had gathered: Gemma was watching me, Opie was glaring between Kozik and Mike, while some of the other guys were observing Tig and Happy gang up on the former prospect.

Sitting behind me, with me between his legs, Kozik's large hands eased the tape off of my hands. We watched as Mike went limp in Happy's grip and then Phil and Miles pulled him out of the ring and out of sight. Happy wiped Mike's blood from his hands before coming over to us. "Great job, princess." He said in his raspy voice.

Tig was about to slink out of the ring without a word but Kozik called him over, something I never thought would happen. Before he could say anything, Tig cut him off and said, "I told you I wanted to apologize for what I've done recently. This was my way of repaying you. I saw Charlotte was picking up the skills you were teaching her pretty quickly and saw Mike by the gate. I thought it'd be a great time to give him what he deserves and for Charlotte to kick someone's ass."

Kozik held out his hand, "I forgive you." Tig shook Kozik's hand, "Thank you… brother."

Kozik's POV

Happy, Tig, and I watched as Mike chickened out of the fight and then Charlotte got two great punches to his face and then one to his gut. People started coming out of the clubhouse to watch but I was keeping my eyes trained on the 'fight'. As he doubled over and held his stomach, he decided to grab her and push her onto the mat. Happy sprang through the ropes to get him off of her and then continued beating him. I was surprised to see Tig throw himself through the lines as I followed them in to take care of Charlotte. I got her out of the way and into a corner to peel the tape off of her small hands.

I got Tig over to us and before I could thank him, he explained why he did what he did. I'm actually grateful for what Tig did. We're finally on good terms again. At least Charlotte will never again have to worry about the old drama. Plus, now she knows how to box and defend herself a little bit. We shook hands before Tig went to make sure Mike was thrown off of the Teller-Morrow lot.

Charlotte turned in my arms and kneeled in front of me, "Koz? I'm so sorry for hitting you…"

I smiled at her, "Don't worry about it. I'm a tough guy." I cupped her face in my hands and kissed her lips softly.

Gemma walked over to us, "Hey you two, why don't you shower up and then go grab dinner before the party tonight?"

I held the ropes apart to let Charlotte out before following her. She paused as I jumped down from the boxing ring. I held my hand out to her and waited for her to take it. She smiled up at me and slipped her fingers into mine. Gemma grinned as she watched us walk into the clubhouse and to my dorm room.

I shut the door behind us, "Charlotte, you can shower first, if you want." I was trying to be extremely careful around her, especially after what happened the last time I joked about the whole shower situation. I took off my cut before taking a seat on the bed and watching her for a moment.

Charlotte's POV

Dinner? I don't want to go anywhere, especially after last time. I really don't want to be away from Kozik or a safe place for too long. Gosh, he's so handsome. Should I really be moving into my own house? I thought as we walked together to his room, passing several of the guys who were still drinking. Don't these guys have to work on the cars in the garage?

We made it to his small bedroom, Kozik's acting so cautious around me. It's endearing but I wish I wasn't so fragile… What can I do to show him that I'm fine? I want him to touch me so badly…

Kozik was sitting on the bed with his eyes following me as I pulled the slightly sweaty shirt over my head and kicking off my sneakers. He seemed to be surprised that I was ready to be this open with him, but truthfully I was. I turned to face him, standing in front of him in my plain bra and jean shorts. His eyes may have lit up but he didn't move, maybe he's afraid that I'll change my mind.

I slowly walked to him, unbuttoning my shorts, "Koz?" I said, looking at him hopefully. I was now standing in between his legs, his hands still on his knees. I slid my shorts down and kicked them to the side, waiting for him to touch my skin, only wearing my bra and panties. This was the least clothed he'd ever seen me and it was almost starting to scare me. Does he not find me attractive?

Just when I felt so stupid and embarrassed, Kozik reached up and held my hands in his. His hands tugged lightly, pulling me down to kiss him, his arms wound around me as he held me close to him. He pulled me onto his lap and kissed me with such passion, I couldn't believe just a minute before I doubted him. I reached down and lifted up his shirt, easing it over his head, and then letting it drop to the floor, before quickly returning my lips to his. I sighed, allowing his tongue to slip into my mouth. I was truly enjoying his embrace and the way he was touching me lightly. With our skin pressing against each other, it was very easy to lose myself in the moment.

I didn't realize we hadn't moved or done anything else for at least fifteen minutes until Kozik eased himself back. "Charlotte?" He breathed. I looked into his eyes, trying to read his expression. He looked pained yet in so much pleasure; it was strange because I've never seen someone look like this so close before. He tried to continue calmly, "Are you sure about this?" I hesitated, not sure what to say. "We can wait, I promise… I don't want to push you into something you aren't ready for…"

To hear he was willing to stop, even though there was so much desire written on his face, meant so much to me. "Koz, I want to prove to you that I'm ready for this. That I'm ready for you."

"Babe, you don't have to prove anything to me. I know it'll take time. It's ok, Charlotte. I don't want you to do anything you may regret later." The look in his eye told me he was serious, he didn't want to do anything to push me or make me feel uncomfortable.

Kozik's POV

It blew me away when Charlotte started undressing in front of me. Please tell me I'm NOT dreaming. God, I want her so badly. As I was thinking about what I wanted to do with Charlotte, Piney's words came ringing back in my ears. "You better not force her into anything. Her life hasn't been great… But if you ever hurt her, and I mean in the smallest way, you're out."

I must have zoned out because when Charlotte said my name, she pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked up at her, seeing she was only wearing her bra and panties. God she's gorgeous. I wish I could take her, throw her on the bed, and show her how much I want her. She looked humiliated; so I knew I had to act quickly or else she may never take do this again. I took her hands in mine, as I looked up to her eyes, making sure she was certain she wanted this. I pulled her down and kissed her hard, as avidly as I could, to make sure she knew that I desired her. I drew her into my lap, my arms holding her to me, squeezing slightly. I want her closer than possible, my skin is crawling like a junkies and she is my drug.

I realized we were still making out, instead of getting into the shower and getting dinner. I want to take her and make her mine but I can't now. I'm still not sure if she's doing this because she loves me or because she wants to act normal. I must stop this but I just don't want her to think I'd put my own needs over her. I pulled back and gathered myself. I took a deep breath and tried to explain to her what I was thinking. I tried not to let her see how much I was enjoying myself but I needed her to know we didn't have to do anything. I can't believe she wants to make me happy; I'd be satisfied to just be near her. I just didn't want to push her and give her something she'd regret later.

She told me that she was feeling like she had something to prove. So I told her, "Babe, you don't have to prove anything to me. I know it'll take time. It's ok, Charlotte. I don't want you to do anything you may regret later." She simply nodded, not saying a word as she looked down as her hands. I touched her chin, trying to get her to look at me. "Let's just take this slow, ok? Make sure you're ready before we do anything. For today, we'll just take a shower. Let's wait to jump in the sack, ok? I just don't want to rush you or make you feel like I forced you to do anything. I can wait, I promise."

She stood up from my lap and tried to collect herself, "Kozik… I'm sorry I threw myself at you." She looked ashamed and self-conscious. She turned and walked to the bathroom. I thought she was going to shut the door and I'd have to coax her out but after turning on the water, she surprised me again by poking her head around the door, "Well… are you coming?"

I didn't need to be asked twice, I got up and followed her, dropping my baggy jeans as I went. She stood nervously in the bathroom, waiting for me by the time I got in there. I smiled and went to her, placing my arms tenderly around her as I kissed her again. Her hands traveled down my chest to my boxers and as she slid them off my hips I was actually nervous for her to see me naked. I honestly don't know how I will be able to restrain myself from taking this further.

I kept my lips pressed to hers as my fingers fumbled with the clasp on her bra. I could feel her smile as her hands peeled off the panties she was wearing, letting them drop to the floor and then kicking them away. She pushed back from me and easily reached behind her to undo her bra, letting it drop in between us. I'm trying so hard not to stare or scare her off, but she's so goddamn beautiful. How the hell am I going to get through this without having sex with her?

Charlotte's POV

I understand why Kozik doesn't want to do anything just yet. It's very sweet and charming that he wants to make sure I'm absolutely sure I want to get in bed with him. I guess I never pegged him for one of those guys who would take it slow. I just want him to be mine so badly that I'd do just about anything. It never occurred to me that he already was. I want to give him something for being so patient with me, I know we haven't had the most conventional romance, but he makes me feel something I never thought I'd feel. Especially after James left me so damaged and all the other things that have happened to me.

After Kozik pulled away and explained to me that we have all the time in the world, that we don't have to do anything right this second, I wasn't sure what to do. I blankly stared at the ground as I briefly excused myself. I turned on the water and realized that Kozik was still sitting on the bed. Well, at least we can shower together with no sexual actions, right? As soon as I invited him, his face lit back up. He practically skipped into the bathroom to kiss me, dropping his pants as he went. I got his boxers off, feeling him struggle with my bra. It's cute, he's like a teenager, trying to undress a girl for the first time… I thought as I took a step back to take off my bra. It was a little intimidating to be standing in front of him, fully naked, but the look in his eyes made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world.

Koz pulled me against him, kissing me again with intense passion and lifting me slightly off the ground. His arms are so strong; I love how they feel around me. He easily held me up as he stepped into the shower, carrying me along with him. The hot water hit my skin, making me gasp into his mouth. He gradually set me down, looked me over, and then grabbed a bottle of lavender body wash that Gemma had left for me. I was facing him as I looked up, watching him squeeze some of the gel into his hand and then worked it up into foam as he kneaded my shoulders. His hands felt rough and firm on my shoulders and back, it's like his hands were meant for my body.

I picked up the bottle to do the same to him but he stopped me, "You know the guys are going to give me a rough time if I let you put this girly shit on me."

I giggled, "Well, I guess you'll have to think of some good comebacks then." I quickly squirted the gel onto his chest, rubbing it in before he could fight me off.

"Ah, come on!" He cried out as he held my arms down so I couldn't keep washing his body. "Charlotte…" He breathed as our chests heaved in the steam of the shower.

My eyes found his, "Koz, you… you saved my life." I whispered. I looked away and turned to avoid any rejection he may want to voice.

I picked up a shampoo bottle to wash my hair but Kozik reached over my shoulder and took it, "Charlotte… you don't know this… but…" He paused for a long moment. "But you… you saved mine."

I looked over my shoulder at him then turned back around. He got some shampoo in his hand and tenderly started to massage it through my hair. All I could do was stare up at him, surprised and speechless. I saved his life? I know we don't know every single thing about each other but how could I possibly have saved this man's life? He's a strong, confident guy who knows where he belongs. While I'm just a girl, still trying to understand where I fit into this world.

Kozik pulled me out of my thoughts and he took my face in his hands, lightly tipped my head back, letting the water wash the shampoo from my hair. He did the same with the conditioner, running his hands thoroughly through each strand. I wanted to do the same to him but he wouldn't let me. He rapidly washed his own hair and the rest of his body before he hands returned to me, one on my hip and the other on the back of my neck. His lips brushed against mine as he rinsed away the last of the soapy water.

We stood quietly under the water until it cooled off and I started shivering. He helped me out of the shower, Kozik finally broke the silence, pulling a towel around me as he dried me off, "Charlotte, baby… I never want you to feel like you need to do anything for me or like you have to show me how much you care. I just want you to worry about you, not me. Don't you ever let anyone tell you otherwise. I will be fine, I promise you. I will never let you get hurt again and I will never leave you. That is, as long as you want me around."

I studied Kozik's face through the tears that had welled up in my eyes. He caringly wiped them off my cheeks as they spilled over. "Koz…" I tried to find the words to describe what I wanted to say to him but I kept stuttering.

He didn't even let me finish, "You don't have to say anything, babe. With you, I want to be a better man and I want to do this, do us, the right way." He took my hand and led me out of the bathroom. "C'mon, let's get dressed and go eat." He grabbed a set of clean clothes and hastily put them on. I had shifted through my pile of clothes to find something to wear and then pulling out a few choices. Just as he slid on his cut he smiled at me, "I'm going to go out to the clubhouse. Take your time, ok?" He kissed my forehead and left me to change and think. I nodded and watched him leave. God, what did I do to deserve him? He's amazing.

I quickly got myself ready, trying to look my best for him. I straightened my hair and applied some smoky eye shadow, along with my other makeup. Then I pulled on dark, skinny jeans and a light pink, off-the-shoulder shirt. After slipping into my low-heeled booties, I took a deep breath and grabbed my purse, walking out of Kozik's room and into the main clubhouse.