(Holli's POV)

His strong, calloused hands worked my body over. They made their way down from unhooking my bra, looping themselves in my turquoise lace panties and ridding them faster then I could blink.

I leaned up from my position on my back with him hovering over me and reached for his dark gray t-shirt. I tugged at the hem and he obliged my request, lifting his hands above his head and tossing the t-shirt to the carpet. I ran my fingers up his burly arms, stopping to outline each spot where black ink adorned his body.

This time felt different. Not only had we made it to the bed, but I had nothing to worry about. Matt was no longer in the picture, Jax finally knew what was going on between Juice and I and I wasn't running from anything. Everything was out in the open and I could finally enjoy what was happening.

I was ready, more then ready, and didn't want to prolong this any more. After everything that had happened I needed Juice. I needed to feel him inside me.

(Juice's POV)

I could tell by the lust in her hooded eyes that she was ready for me. I know she had to still be in pain, shit it had only been less then 24 hours since it happened. I knew to be careful with her.

I reached in between her legs and could feel the moist heat radiating from her most sensitive area. I slowly entered my middle finger, I wanted her to be really ready for this. I wanted to take my time and show her how good this could be.

I heard a soft moan escape her lips, it made me smile. I loved to make her feel good and know that those sounds were for me and me only. I slid another finger inside her and felt her body wrap around them. I couldn't help myself, I knew I had to taste her.

I leaned down and softly touched my tongue to her clit, encircling it slow and tantalizingly. Her hands found their way to my head and I could feel her running her fingers along my mohawk. I glanced up at her, her eyes were shut tight and she was biting her bottom lip trying to keep the sounds inside. I knew I was killing her and I was loving every second of it.

I ran my tongue up her sweet slit before I plunged both fingers back inside of her. Her hips bucked underneath me and I knew I had hit the spot. "Shit, Juice!" She cried out my name and it was music to my ears hearing it roll off her lips.

I felt her hands tug at my shoulders and could barely register what she was saying. "Juice. Please. Need you."

(Holli's POV)

I needed to feel him filling me, and I needed that now! This was usually a wham, bam, thank you Juice kind of thing but not this time. I had never felt a mouth so magical before. His tongue felt like it was doing tricks, but now I wanted the magician.

I felt like I was paralyzed, I could barely utter out that I wanted him but he caught my drift. He moved up, his eyes locking with mine and I felt a jolt spark from my heart and travel throughout my entire body. I wasn't sure what it was but all that kept floating through my mind was the word love. It was too soon, I couldn't be in love with Juice. Sure, I knew a lot about him from all those nights we used to just talk, but could I really love him? I knew I cared about him but was I even ready to love someone again?

My boggling thoughts were shaken when I felt him enter me. He pushed in slow at first, inching in at an agonizingly slow pace. I knew he was babying me, he was afraid he was going to hurt me. I could tell by the way he refused to put any weight on me at all. I figured it would probably be painful, but at this point I didn't care.

I reached up and grabbed a fistful of firm, tan ass in both hands and yanked him closer to me.

"I don't want to hurt you, Holli." He paused and looked down at me.

"I'm fine, Juice. Just please…" My words stopped short as I felt him pick up the pace. He moved in and out, pulling almost completely out before sliding back in, faster each time.

I could feel my release building already. I knew I wasn't going to last much longer, it felt too good not to just let go. I felt him lean down and suck my pert right nipple in between his teeth. I couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Oh God." I arched my back as his gaze locked mine and I felt it growing even more intense. "Juice!"

It wasn't but a few seconds later I felt him stiffen as he lowered himself onto me and released a low growl into my ear, whispering my name "Shit, Holli."

We lay that way for a few seconds until I felt him stir and begin to roll off me. He wrapped his arm around me and I felt my eyes growing heavy.

(Juice's POV)

I heard the ringing of my burner from inside the pocket of my kutte. It was lying on the nightstand next to where Holli and I dozed off in bed. Before I could reach it I noticed the time on the clock.

"Fuck!" I jumped up and tried my best not to tip over as I pulled my clothes on all at once. The phone rang again and this time I was able to answer it.

"Yeah."

"Where the hell are ya, lad? We got church brotha." Chibs so kindly reminded me.

"I'll be there in 5." I flipped it shut and pulled on my boots. Jax was already pissed at me, I didn't need to be lower on his shit list then I already am.

She looked so beautiful lying in bed, my bed, naked. She was still asleep, which after my outburst I'm not sure how. I hated to leave her, but the thought of coming back to her here made it a little easier.

I placed a soft kiss on her forehead and headed out the door. I needed to haul ass if I was going to make it before Clay slammed that gavel.

(Holli's POV)

After I woke up I decided to clean myself and the house up some. I was still sore as hell and I knew I would be for some time. Tara warned me about that with rib injuries, but it still was annoying as hell.

I knew Juice would be a while. He had church and then I was sure he would have some work to do. I wasn't used to this, being here during the day or being in his house alone. It was a very strange feeling to be here for longer then a few hours, let alone be sleeping here until I figured out where I was going to go.

I owned half that house and I would be damned if I let Matt live there without buying me out of it or moving out completely. I didn't know how I would approach that situation. I guess I need to get a lawyer. Shit, they always complicated things. Why did my life always have to go this way?

KNOCK, KNOCK!

The pounding on the door startled me. I wasn't expecting anyone and frankly not too many people knew I was even here.

I checked the peep hole and let out the breath I didn't realize I had been holding.

"Hi Tara. C'mon in." I stepped aside to let her through the door.

"Hey Hol. I just wanted to check on you and see how you were feeling. Getting around ok?"

I motioned for her to take a seat on the couch as I sat down on the opposite side.

"Sore as shit, but I'm ok."

She chuckled "I told you about rib injuries. You're not overdoing it, right?"

I couldn't tell her that Juice and I just had an afternoon escapade, something I'm sure she would not approve of on a few levels.

"Nope, taking it easy, just trying to clean up around here. I feel like I'm imposing so the least I can do is earn my keep around here, at least for a few days."

She nodded in agreement, jokingly.

"I'll make sure Margret knows that you won't be in on Monday, I think you should take a week off to heal some. That way the risk of re-injuring yourself will decrease by the time you go back."

I wasn't sure I would be able to sit around for a week with nothing to do. I hated to sit still.

"I just sit at my desk, I'm sure I will be fine."

She shook her head in disagreement. "Doesn't matter, doctor's orders."

I knew I had been defeated. Tara and Margret had a strange relationship, they went from hating each other and Tara knocking the bitch out to being somewhat friends. I knew that whatever Tara "recommended" to Margret she would for sure listen to her. It wasn't worth wasting my breath in argument. I could only nod.

"Well, I have to go relieve Neeta. I just wanted to make sure you were ok. You know, you're welcome to stay with Jax and I. I don't know how Juice is as a roommate, but living in a bachelor pad can't be all that exciting for you."

Oh she had no idea how exciting it was so far.

"Thanks. I don't want to impose. I'm sure you have enough going on in that house without me lurking around."

I knew Jax would fill her in on the events of the day, I didn't need to beat him to the punch.

"Alright. Well, I'll see you later then."

"Bye." I waved as she made her way down the front step and to her car.

I looked around, this was my temporary home but it was going to take a little to get used to. I still couldn't fathom that I was living in Juice's house, with Juice. I wasn't so sure what I wanted out of all this. I had feelings for him, that I was sure of. It hadn't been just a late night rendezvous for a while and I know he told me it wasn't just sex for him either. But I needed to figure out what he wanted out of this and more importantly what I wanted out of this.

"All I know for sure is I need a drink!" I mumbled as I headed to the fridge for a beer.

(Juice's POV)

I had never been so excited to go home before. Usually going home meant a night filled with Call of Duty and beer before crashing on the couch, or waiting for that knock on the door from Holli. But now, she was already there.

I knew it had to mean something for me to feel like this. I've never been the type to settle down, I didn't want all the bullshit and drama that comes along with an old lady. I've watched too many brothers deal with it and I just liked being able to come and go as I please. But with Holli it was a different picture. I wanted to see her, spend my free time with her. I was looking forward to going home to her. That had to mean something, right?

"Hey Juice." I could identify that voice anywhere.

"Hi, Christie." She was looking rough these days, a lot worse then I could remember. But I wasn't really focusing on her face when I needed her.

"I haven't seen you around lately. I miss you." She inched closer, running her hands up my arms and coming to a rest on the collar of my kutte.

"I've been around." I couldn't find it in myself to be mean to her, but I was starting to think that was the only way she would get through to her dense skull that I didn't want her around.

I tried to answer her but the sound of the door opening got my attention. I noticed Holli's slim figure stepping through it. Before I could get away I felt lips on my neck, pulling my face towards her and planting her bright red lips on mine.