...Chapter 5...

Happy and Kozik pulled up to Nicole's new place and parked their bikes in the drive way. Happy carefully got off of his, while he still had Riley in his arms, and went into the house. Nicole just sat there, holding onto Kozik, and a part of her didn't want to let go, but she knew she had to. "Nicole?" Kozik asked, turning his head. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

He rested his hand on hers that was around his chest, hanging on his cut. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

Kozik got off his bike and stood in front of her. "It don't seem like nothing."

"I'm just glad to be home and out of that godforsaken place."

"Are you sure that's all... that's bothering you?" Kozik asked, full of concern. She didn't respond, she just sat there, thinking how stupid she was for lying to the guys about Riley's real father, because she was already pregnant when Kyle attacked her, and she knew if she said something, it would just cause a huge fight. "Come on, you can tell me."

Nicole just shook her head. "I just wanna go to sleep in a real bed... I'm tired."

"Okay." he held out his hand. Nicole grabbed it and got off the bike. Seconds later, he just pulled her into his arms, and hugged her. "I missed you, so much."

She breathed in the smell of leather and cologne. "I missed you too."

"You know... I've noticed some things about Riley."

"Um.. like what?"

"Well, I know she doesn't look like me, but she does things similar to what I used to do when I was a kid." Nicole's eyes widened. "If she was my daughter, would you tell me?"

"Uh, yeah." she nodded. "Of course."

He backed up to look at her. "Is she?"

Nicole swallowed the lump in her throat and took a deep breath. "No, Koz... she's not your daughter."

He studied her face for a few more seconds, then nodded. "Okay, let's get you in the house." he grabbed her hand, and both of them walked inside.

Happy was sitting on the couch with his arms crossed over his chest, with a pissed off look on his face. "What took so long?"

"We were just talking." Nicole said, looking around. "Is Riley in her bed?" Happy nodded. "Thanks." she couldn't help to notice the way that Happy was glaring at her. "So, which room is mine."

Kozik grabbed her hand. "Follow me." she nodded, but heard Happy growl as both of them walked down the hallway. Kozik opened the door and walked in. "This is your room... you get the master bed, of course."

"Wow, that's a big bed... what is it?"

"California king, Baby." he sat down on it. "If I need somewhere to crash, your bed is big enough."

"Yeah, Happy is gonna love that." she shook her head, looking down. "My brother too."

Kozik stood up in front of Nicole and lifted her chin up with his two fingers. "I don't care, but I ain't worried about Big Bad Tiggy, he can kiss my ass." Nicole giggled a little. "As for Happy." he shrugged. "I don't know, it's something him and I have to work out." he rubbed his thumb on her cheek. "I'm glad you're home, you don't know how much I've missed you."

She moved away from him and sat down on the bed. "Yeah, I've miss you too." she looked away. "And everyone else."

Kozik turned his head, raising his eyebrow. "Are you okay? Is something wrong?"

"I just want to sleep."

"Are you sure that's all... that's bothering you? You say it's nothing or you're fine, but I know better."

"Koz... I'm just tired and I had a long day."

"Do you want me to stay?" she snapped her head up and glared at him. "Hey, Happy gets to stay... why can't I?"

"Because he might end up killing you."

He laughed. "Then that's a risk, I'm willing to take."

"Not tonight." she shook her head, making him frown. "Can't you just sleep on the couch or something?" he groaned, then she got up and grabbed his hand. "Just as long as I know you or Happy are here... I'll be fine."

Kozik studied her face a few more seconds, then sighed. "Fine." he nodded, walking away from her. "I guess I'll see you in the morning." he told her before walking out and shutting the door.

Nicole just shook her head and sighed, laying down on the bed. Her feelings for Kozik were bubbling to the surface and she couldn't help it, but she didn't want to act on them, and have a repeat of what happened last time, between her, him, and Happy. She told them earlier that nothing can happen again, but she knew neither of them would listen to what she wanted. But the truth of the matter was, Kozik would always be in her life, no matter who she was with, because he's Riley's father, and she's been debating if she should ever tell him or not. Nicole just closed her eyes and let sleep take her.

Happy and Kozik were sitting in the livingroom in silence, for over two hours. Koikz got tired of it, then said "What, Man?"

Happy glared at him. "What do you think you're doing?"

"What do you mean?"

"You know damn well what I mean." Happy shook his head. "Don't play stupid with me."

Kozik shrugged. "What do you want me to say?"

"That you'll leave Nicole alone."

"I can't do that."

"And why not? You're just gonna hurt again, then she'll come running to me."

Kozik shook his head. "No, I'm not going to hurt her this time."

"And why is this time any different?"

"Because... it just is." he laid down on the couch and closed his eyes. "You'll see."

Happy just groaned as he stood up to his feet. "You hurt Nicole, at all... this time, I will kill you Kozik and you know I'll do it."

Kozik looked up at him. "I won't, Man... I can't lose her."

"Good." Happy nodded, but kind of upset with himself that he basically gave Kozik permission to be with Nicole, then went into Riley's room and went to sleep on his recliner, that was in the other side of her room, so she felt safe.

A/N: People the reason I put that Kozik is the daddy after all, I have a plan for this, and besides... there's hardly ANY stories with Kozik, so there you go, plus he's effin HOT! But yes, I have an awesome plan!