AN: Another quick update! I've just had so much inspiration. A lot goes down in this chapter and hope you guys like it. :) Reviews are what keep me going so please review!
They finally pulled into the Teller-Morrow parking lot at about 5 that afternoon. The garage had been closed early all because they were coming down from Tacoma. First people Harlie saw standing out in the lot were Tig, Clay, and Jax. Harlie liked to call them the Big Three. They all parked their bikes on the opposite side of those that belonged to the members of SAMCRO.
Harlie practically jumped off the back of Kozik's bike, running into Clay's arms. "Dad!" She laughed as spun her in a circle. It felt good to be in the arms of her father. Someone she knew would always love her, no matter what. She kissed his cheek gently, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Goddamn, I've you missed you, baby girl." Clay placed his daughter back on her feet, grinning widely. "I'm sorry, Harlie.." He held her close. "I love you."
"I love you too." Harlie smiled up at him. "I'mma go see the others.." She kissed his cheek again, before walking over to Tig.
"Hey, Princess!" Tig picked Harlie up on his shoulders, grinning.
"Miss me?" Harlie asked, smirking.
"Not a chance, you little shithead." Tig laughed, sitting her down. He wrapped his arms around her, pressing a kiss to her cheek. "It ain't the same without you."
"Of course not." Harlie said cockily.
"What about me?" Jax pouted playfully, resting his arm on Harlie's shoulder.
"I was getting' there." Harlie smiled and kissed his cheek. "Where are the other guys?"
"Inside." Jax nodded his ehad in the direction of the clubhouse. "C'mon, a princess needs an escort." He offered Harlie his arm, leading her inside. "Hey guys! We got a visitor."
Harlie stepped up beside him when Jax caught all their attention. A cheer erupted through the clubhouse as everyone came rushing towards them.
"It's my baby!" Chibs shouted, wrapping an arm around hair waist. He pressed a kiss to her cheek, messing up her hair. "We miss ya around here, darlin'."
"Miss you guys too." Harlie said, running into her uncle's open arms. "Chewbacca!"
"Hey, midget!" Opie chuckled, twirling his niece around. "How have you been, baby doll?"
"Good." She was home. That familiar warmth was filling her mind. Tacoma was a whole new country compared to the familiar feel of Charming. She could tell you how to get anywhere in Charming. Everyone knew everyone.
She collected hugs from all the guys, tears streaming down her cheeks before it was all over. "I miss you guys so much."
"We miss you too." Piney, stepping through the door.
"Pops!" Harlie's face brightened upon seeing her grandfather. One reason she loved Piney so much, besides the fact that he's spoiled the shit out of her, is he'll tell it like it is. He's never sugarcoated anything. He never did for his kids and he didn't do it for her.
"There's my girl." Piney wrapped his arms tightly around his oldest grandchild. No one messed with his baby. "You see your mom yet?"
"There's what where I'm going next." Harlie smiled, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Well, go on. She's been talking about you all week." Piney laughed deeply.
"I'm going!" Harlie shook her head, giving everyone an extra hug. She looked around the clubhouse for Happy, biting her lip. "Where's Hap?" She asked, turning to Opie.
Opie shifted uncomfortably, clearing his throat. "His dorm."
"Good, he can stay there." Harlie shook her head. "Do you think I could use your truck?"
"Yeah, go head." Opie dug his hand into his pocket for his keys. He tossed them to her, watching her go. "What the hell was that?"
"Maybe she knows he's fucking Ima.." Jax shrugged.
Opie sighed. "Let's not mention that, just in case." He chuckled lightly, lighting a cigarette. "We can't afford to bail my niece outta prison for murdering a slut."
"Yeah, yeah.. I think it'd be funny. Harlie'd kick her ass." Jax grinned widely.
"No doubt." Opie said, watching Harlie walk out of the clubhouse.
As Harlie made her way across the parking lot, she felt someone grab her gently by the arm. She jumped on instinct and pushed the hand away.
"Hey, hey.." Kozik frowned. "It's just me."
"Hey, sorry.." Harlie shook her head.
"You alright, baby?" He brushed her bangs out of her light green eyes.
"Yeah, just a lot on my mind.." She flashed him a small smile, kissing his cheek. "I was about to head home to see my mom real quick. "Wanna come or you wanna stay?"
"I should probably stay." Kozik chuckled. "I'd never hear the end of it." He rolled his eyes.
"Good point." Harlie looked around for anyone who could be standing outside. She stood up on the tips of her toes, pressing a kiss to his lips. "I'll be back in time for the party. I'm taking Opie's truck."
Kozik smirked. "Dress up nice for me?"
"Maybe." Harlie ran a hand through her hair. "We'll just have to wait and see."
"Ya know, you look pretty hot right now." He whispered.
"Don't even think about it, Spikey." She laughed, shoving him playfully. "See you later?"
"You got it." He gave her a sarcastic two finger salute before walking into the clubhouse. He met a grinning Tig at the door. "We gonna go through this again, Tiggy?" He pushed Tig out of his way.
"So, you and the kid, huh?" Tig laughed, taking a sip of his beer.
Kozik stopped in mid-step and turned to look at him. "What shit are you going on about now?"
"I saw you with Harlie.." He said, blocking Kozik's way again. "Cradle robbing now, are we?"
"Fuck you, Tig." Kozik scoffed, trying to push past Tig. "Wanna kiss?"
Tig sneered, moving out of his way. "Hey, best hope Clay doesn't find out."
Kozik whirled around to face him. "That girl means more to me than you'll even understand. She's not a fucking kid anymore. The earlier Clay realizes it, the better."
"No need to get testy." Tig rolled his eyes, taking a seat at the bar.
"Mom?" Harlie smiled, walking in the door. She heard the sound of the vacuum coming from the living room. She walked into the living room silently, unplugging the vacuum cleaner from the wall.
"What the hell?" Krys turned around, a smile breaking out on her face. "Harlie!" She embraced her daughter tightly. "Jesus Christ, Harlie Grace, you look great.."
"Mom, it's only been a month." Harlie laughed, kissing her mom's cheek.
"I know, but I miss you so much. It's too quiet around here without you." Krys smiled, starting to wrap up the cord. "I love your hair.."
"Thanks, Aimee did it for me." She took a seat at the bar. "Not very long. Only about thirty minutes. I borrowed Ope's truck."
"How do you like living with Koz?" Krys asked curiously, lighting a cigarette.
"I like it. It's pretty fun." Harlie's cheek brightened a little. "We eat takeout a lot. Neither one of us ever feel like cooking." She played with the ends of her hair.
"I heard Hap's visit didn't end very well." Krys raised an eyebrow, taking a long drag off her cigarette.
"Let's not talk about that. We're not exactly on speaking terms." She looked away awkwardly.
"What exactly happened? He came home in a pissy mood and he's been in one since." Krys frowned.
"Nothing." Harlie shook her head quickly.
"Alright, alright.. We won't talk about it." Krys held her hands up. "I understand.." She touched her daughter's cheek gently, smiling. "My god, my baby is grown up.."
"I'm still a teenager, Mom." Harlie rolled her eyes, laughing. "Think I could talk to you about something?"
"You know you don't need to ask. Want a Coke?" Krys asked, walking over to the fridge.
"Please?" Harlie said gently, fidgeting with Opie's keys.
"Did Happy do something?" Krys frowned.
"Uh, kinda.. But, that's not the point.." Harlie popped open the can, taking a small sip. "I slept with Kozik."
Krys sighed, closing her eyes. "Harlie.."
"I know.." Harlie took a deep breath. "I messed up."
"I didn't say that, did I?" Krys asked, putting out the last bit of her cigarette. "Is there any particular reason why?"
Harlie just shrugged. "I-It just happened. He makes me happy, Mom. He's a total different person around me."
"Just be careful.." Krys frowned. "Please tell me you used protection."
"I'm on the pill, remember?" Harlie took a sip of her drink, playing with the tab.
"Honey, I know you.. What happened?"
"Hap and I.. He.. We.." Harlie went quiet for a second. "We just got into a huge fight."
"Happy's not good for you, Harlie." Krys spoke up after a moment. "I never said anything before because I couldn't. I was worried you would.. I dunno. I didn't want this life for you. But, he cares about you.."
Harlie scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Yeah. He cares about what's between my legs.. Mom, he tried to fucking rape me." She spat.
"What?" Krys stood up quickly.
"Mom, mom.." Harlie grabbed her mother's arm. "It's okay, I'm fine.." She pulled up the sleeves of her hoodie, revealing the dark purple bruises that wrapped around her wrists. "I-I bit his tongue, then Aimee walked in.."
Krys gasped, outlining them gently. "Harlie, I have to tell Clay.."
"No!" Harlie snapped. "Dad can't know, alright? The Club has too many problems already."
"Goddamnit, I can't keep this from him!" Krys shouted.
"If I wanted Dad to know, I would've told him! Not you." Harlie grabbed her keys off the counter. "I'm heading back to the clubhouse.."
"Harlie, wait.." Krys frowned. "I'm sorry. I'm just worried."
"Don't be, Mom.. I can handle this." She stopped at the door, looking back towards her mom. "I'll see you tonight, alright?"
Krys nodded, frowning. "I love you."
"Love you too.." She opened the door and shut it behind her. She walked down to Opie's truck and climbed up inside. It was starting up to be a long weekend.
Around ten that night, the party was finally starting to heat up. It had exclusively become just the SAMCRO guys, the normal hang arounds, and the Crow Eaters. And Ima. There was no way Harlie could ignore that bitch's presence. She had herself practically coiled around Happy.
"Shot?" Tig grinned, sitting a shot of vodka down in front of her and two in front of him.
"Let's do it.." Harlie grinned, downing hers quickly. That familiar burning sensation tingled her throat. "Thanks." She laughed.
"So.." Tig said awkwardly, glancing between Happy and Ima, Harlie, and Kozik. "Why aren't you with your old man?"
"He's a little busy." She said icily, staring down at the bottom of the shot glass.
"I wasn't talkin' about Hap. I was talking about Koz." Tig pulled his sleeves up on his shirt to his elbows.
"What?" Harlie looked up quickly. "What are you talking about?"
"Nuh-uh, I don't think so." Tig chuckled. "You ain't pullin' that shit with me."
"Fine, yeah.. I fucked Koz." Harlie rolled her eyes. "Why does it bother you so much?"
"It doesn't bother me at all, sweetheart." Tig shrugged. "What happened there?" He asked, pointing at Happy.
"Nothing.." Harlie said harshly. "Damn.."
"It ain't nothing, Harlie. I see it written all over your face." Tig sighed.
"Who are you, my mom?" Harlie rolled her eyes, hopping down off the stool. "I'm going outside.."
"C'mon, doll.." Tig followed after her. "Just talk to me.."
"I don't want to talk about it, alright?" Harlie turned her back to him, biting her lip.
"Goddamnit." Tig rolled his eyes, grabbing her arm gently. "Listen to me, it all goes to shit around here when you two are mad each other. Nothing that needs to get done, gets done."
"Fine, you wanna know?" Harlie spat, tears pooling in her eyes. "He tried to fucking rape me, Tig!"
"What?" Someone shouted behind them. Harlie turned quickly to see Kozik standing in the doorway to the clubhouse. "That son of a bitch tried to rape you?"
"Koz.." Harlie frowned, grabbing his arm. "Calm down."
"Don't tell me to fucking calm down.." Kozik snapped. "I'm tired of him hurting you all the fucking time!" He rushed inside, Happy in his sights.
"See!" Tig snapped. "Look at what you just did!"
""Fuck you, Tig." Harlie scowled, running in after Kozik.
Kozik shoved Ima out of the way, grabbing Happy by the cut. "You think it's okay to lay your fucking hands on her?" He growled, his fist colliding with Happy's jaw.
"Kozik!" Harlie shouted, trying to grab his arm. "Baby, please.."
"Baby?" Happy asked. "You've gotta be fucking joking!"
"You tried to rape her, you piece of shit!" Kozik yelled and the whole clubhouse went quiet.
It all happened so fast, Harlie could barely remember a thing. Before she knew what was happening, chairs and tables were moved out of the way for the brawl to continue. Kozik and Happy rolled across the floor, blood pouring down both their faces.
"Break that shit up!" Clay shouted, Bobby and Tig rushing over to grab Happy and Kozik.
"Get off me.." Kozik snapped, shoving Bobby away from him. Blood poured from his eyebrow, nose, and mouth. He was holding his side tightly, panting.
Clay grabbed Happy up out of the floor. "Get the fuck out.. If you come back or you ever lay another hand on my daughter, I'll rip your goddamn throat out. Call Quinn. You'll never be welcome back in Charming." He kneed Happy roughly in the stomach.
Harlie buried her face against Krys's shoulder, sobbing. "M-My fault.." She whispered.
"Shh.." Krys whispered. "It's alright.."
"Take her home." Clay snapped. "Call Tara. Tell we need some of the guys patched up."
"C'mon.." Krys started to lead Harlie outside.
"No, I'm not leaving.." Harlie frowned. "I need to check on Kozik."
"You don't need to see him like this, Harlie.." Krys sighed. "No, I'm not leaving. This is my fault."
"Harlie, go home." Clay said firmly. "There's been enough damage here already. Chibs, make sure she gets to the car."
"You can come see him in the morning, baby.." Krys kissed her daughter's forehead.
Harlie just nodded, not wanting anymore fighting. "A-Alright.." She walked out to her mother's Escalade and climbed inside. She rested her head against the window, tears pouring down her face.
"It's gonna be alright.." Krys leaned over, stroking her daughter's cheek. "Let's get you home.."
Harlie didn't sleep at all the night before. She tossed and turned in bed, every time she fell asleep, a nightmare began. She got up out of bed and made herself a cup of coffee. She pulled her phone out of her bag, checking for a message, a phone call, or anything from the guys. Nothing.
"What are you doing up this early?" Krys yawned, walking into the kitchen.
"Couldn't sleep.." Harlie shrugged, taking a sip of her vanilla flavored coffee. "Dad still asleep?"
Krys nodded, sighing. "If you wanna go see Kozik, you should probably go now."
"I can't.. I don't have a way." Harlie frowned, staring into her cup of coffee.
Krys grabbed her purse off the counter and pulled out her keys to the Escalade. "Just be careful."
"I will." Harlie grabbed Clay's jacket off the back of the chair. "I'll be back as soon as I can."
"Alright, sweetheart." Krys poured herself a cup of coffee and lit a cigarette. Just as Harlie walked out the door, Clay came walking into the kitchen. "Mornin', baby."
Clay walked over to Krys taking her face in his hands. He kissed her gently, thumbs stroking her cheek bones. "Morning."
"Harlie's gone to see Kozik." Krys said, pouring her husband a cup of coffee.
Clay nodded silently, sighing. "How is she?"
"Exhausted. She didn't sleep all night." Krys sighed, looking up at him.
Clay leaned back against the counter, taking a sip of coffee. "Maybe we should make her come back home."
"That would be the worst thing. She's happy up there, Clay. With Kozik." Krys took a seat at the table, staring out the glass sliding door.
"I guess you're right." Clay placed the cup down on the counter, frowning.
"I'm always right and don't you ever forget it." Krys smirked.
Harlie pulled up at the garage, seeing a few of the guys already up and moving. She parked her mom's Escalade next to the office, hopping out. She looked around the parking lot, spotting Happy standing next to his bike. His eyes was black, his nose broken, and his lip was busted. She bit her lip, walking over to him. "Uh, hey.."
"Hey." Happy said gruffly, taking a long drag off his cigarette.
"I'm sorry.." Harlie frowned. "I-I never meant for any of this to happen.."
Happy shrugged, staying silent. "Don't worry about it, kid. I fucked up, I get it.."
Harlie looked down at her feet awkwardly. "I'm sorry.." She mumbled.
Happy leaned down, pressing a long kiss to her lips. "See ya around, kid.."
"Yeah.." Harlie touched her lips lightly, watching as he backed out of the oarking lot.
She made her way into the clubhouse, shaking her head when she saw most of the guys passed out in the place they were standing. Most of them had Crow Eaters face down in their lap. She walked down the hall into the room Kozik was sleeping in and took a seat on the edge of the bed. "Kozik?" She frowned, touching his bruised cheek lightly.
"Hnn?" Kozik opened his eyes slowly, looking up at Harlie. "Morning." He gave her a small grin, wincing as he tried to sit up.
"Don't, it's alright.." She leaned down, kissing his lips gently.
"What time is it?" He asked, grabbing for his phone.
"About seven thirty.." She laid down on his good side, resting her head against his chest. "I'm sorry.."
"Hey, enough with that already." Kozik chuckled, watching Harlie run her fingers along the tape wrapped around his ribs. "You didn't do anything wrong." He wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close. Before he could even get another word in, she had fallen asleep beside him. He pulled the comforter up over her shoulders. He kissed her forehead before standing up slowly. He left his black SAMCRO hoodie laying on the bed with her along with a note that said 'Call me. I'll be back tomorrow night'.