Fighting Back
Chapter 23
This Chapter is a little longer than the others but i just wanted
to get some things all tied up in this chapter so please
stick with it. Hope you enjoy.
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Nicole leaned against the door frame admiring the view in front of her. Happy was standing with his back to her. His jeans were hung low on his hips and the top half of him was completely naked. She watched how his muscles contracted underneath his heavily inked skin as he checked his gun over. She knew he was preparing himself for what lay ahead.
"You going stand there all day?" Nicole felt herself jump. He didn't even look at her, yet he still knew she was there.
"How did you know it was me?" Nicole asked as she stepped into his room. Happy didn't answer instead he just looked over his shoulder and smirked. "Never mind. So you all set for Belfast?"
"Yeah." He answered placing the gun he had been fiddling with into his duffel bag that was on his bed. He looked to the side catching her eye with his. "Somethin' you wanna ask?"
"Just the usual." Happy walked over to her so that he was now towering over her.
"Watch out for your boys." Happy said. Every time he went on a dangerous run with Clay or Jax she always asked him to watch their backs it was something he was more than happy to do.
"That's the one." She said trying to keep her voice steady, but she was finding it hard with him being that close to her. "So...I..I better be going." Nicole turned on her heels. She went to head for the door but stopped when she felt him grab her wrist.
Happy pulled her back pulling her flush against him, she tried to catch her breath but Happy didn't give her time to recover before he crashed his lips onto hers. It took her barely a second to react to him. Her free hand going to the back of his head as she pulled him closer. He was about to sweep her off her feet and throw her on his bed, but there was something he needed to do first.
"What's wrong?" Nicole asked breathlessly as he pulled away from. Happy stepped around her. She watched as he went to the door, "You're leaving?"
Happy walked over to the door but instead of leaving through it like Nicole expected he closed it shut and made sure to lock it. "No interruptions this time." He said as he turned back to face her.
"I like the sound of that." She replied coyly. Happy smirked as he closed the gap between them.
He looked her up and down before their eyes locked. He could feel her rapid breaths against his chest, she wanted him and with the memory of the other morning flashing through his mind he wanted her. Wasting no more time Happy wrapped his arm around her small waist lifting her off the floor.
Nicole let out a giggle as Happy swept her off her feet and walked them over to his bed where he threw her down. Nicole felt her whole body tingle as his dark eyes roamed over her, wanting him, she grabbed his hand pulling him down on top of her.
There was nothing romantic about the way their hands were roaming over one another's bodies, it was frantic, hurried they wanted one another and this time nothing was going to stop them.
Happy wasted no time in removing her shirt and throwing it across the room, before returning his hand to her body as he fondled her breasts. He felt her arching into his touch before her hands made his way down to his stomach as she tugged at his belt buckle, eager to get them off an action he wasn't going to deny her but not before she lost hers. Lifting himself from above her, he stood back onto his feet. Knowing exactly what he wanted, Nicole started unbuttoning her own jeans. Lifting her hips she tried pulling them off, Happy could tell she was struggling. Normally he loved watching her ass in the skin tight jeans she strutted around in but right now he hated them. Grabbing the material from her hands, he pulled them off in one swift motion before tossing them across the room.
He dropped to his knees in front of her. Raising herself onto her elbows she looked down at him as he threw her a mischievous grin. She was about to open her mouth but when she felt him kiss his way up her inner thigh she had to bite down on her lip to stop herself from screaming in pleasure, but as he worked his way up she was finding it hard to control herself.
"Your so wet. I've barley touched you. You must want this real bad. You want this? You want me?" He teased as he rubbed his hand against her lacy purple and black panties.
"Yea.." She managed to get out inbetween her sharp breaths.
"Didn't hear you sweetheart...Tell me ho..." Happy was cut off by Nicole who was now sitting up. She cupped his face pulling him up to look at her. Her cheeks were flushed and her breaths were ragged.
"I want this, need it. I want you to give to me. So stop talking and fuck me. Hard." Happy had only ever seen her this serious when she was really annoyed. She obviously needed this even more than he had thought.
"Sure thing Kid." And that was exactly what he did.
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Jax walked into his house, he was surprised to see Tara there, he thought she was working. Walking towards their bedroom where he had heard her. "Hey." He said as he leant against the door frame.
"Hey."
"How come your home?"
"Just taking my break, needed to get out of that place."
"Mom okay?"
"She's fine." He nodded. He went to turn away from her but stopped when he heard her speak. "I'm sorry. I should have told you about Nicole."
"Yeah you should have. But I suppose we all do things we shouldn't." He walked over to her taking her hand in his, with his other hand he brushed away a stray piece of hair. He could tell Tara was taken aback by this act of tenderness, not that he blamed her he hadn't showed any tenderness of late.
"I hate where we are, and I don't want to leave with us like this."
"I don't either." He leant down and kissed her deeply.
"I love you." He said against her lips. He kissed her again as his arms wrapped around his waist. He edged them towards their bed but as her legs hit the base of the bed she pulled her head back from his.
"Jax..wait..I can't."
"Sshhh." He told her as her kissed her neck.
"No Jax I really can't." He looked up at her and saw the seriousness of her expression. She wasn't joking.
"Why?"
"I have to get back to work and you have to leave for Belfast. Which means you probably have to leave in abit to go to club and see your Mom. I'm not going to have a quickie with you just so you can get your thrills before you leave." She said pushing him away.
"What's with you? I said I'm sorry."
"No actually you haven't, you just agreed with my apology." Tara grabbed her bag off the bed. "I have to go." She pushed her way past him.
"Tara."
"I love you." And with those words she left leaving Jax utterly confused by what had just happened.
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Nicole rolled off Happy and to her back. They both lay there trying to catch their breath. Nicole wiped her hair out of her sweaty face, smiling. That was some of the best sex she had in her life. She could still feel the tingling between her legs, something she doubted was going to ease any time soon.
"That was..That was..."
"Yeah." Happy agreed as he leaned over and grabbed his pack of smokes from the bed side table. He pulled one out and lit in inhaling deeply. Nicole turned her head to look up at him, seeing the cigarette in his hand she lent over him and took it out of his hand taking a drag. She lay back down as she blew out the smoke.
"You know I can cover that for you." He said taking the cigarette from her. Nicole looked up at him, she knew exactly what he was talking about. It was the tattoo on the top right of her butt cheek, the initial R and a small rose. Ryan's mark. Something that she had kept secret, well until now.
"You going to cover it with yours." Nicole mocked trying to make light of the situation. But Happy didn't find it very funny.
"You know that I will never take an Old Lady, this isn't what this is."
"Jeez, calm down I was joking. After my last experience as an Old Lady you really think I want to go there again." Nicole rested on her elbows, and turned her head to look at him. "I know exactly what this is."
"Yeah."
"Yeah. It's simple, were two consenting adults who've just had so strings attached mind blowing sex, something by the way I hope we can repeat again and again."
"You think you can handle the no strings?" Nicole slapped his arm playfully. He knew he was only asking her that because she was a girl.
"Yeah, can you?"
"I think I can." He said rolling his eyes as he flicked the ash from his cigarette into the ashtray on the side table.
"Although I do have a few rules." She said.
"Rules?" Nicole turned onto her side resting her head on her hand.
"Yeah. No dating, no talking about feelings or any of that mushy shit, no sleepovers, no cuddling and finally no one finds out about this, it stays between us. Oh and don't go falling in love me."
Although she made out she was joking she was actually being quite serious. Falling in love with someone never turned out well for her, prime example Ryan. He was the last person she loved and now she was on lock down because he might try and hurt her. Yes Nicole definitely didn't want to fall in love or have someone fall in love her.
"So do we have a deal?"
"Yeah."
"Let's shake on it." Happy shook his head at Nicole's raised hand.
"I think this deal needs to be sealed with something more than a hand shake." Happy grabbed her hand and pulled her on top of him slapping her ass with the other.
"Really?" She asked shocked that he still had another round left in him. He fisted a handful of her hair and pulled her down and kissed her roughly.
"Really." He replied before flipping her over so that he was now on top. He smirked when she let out a girlish giggle. She leant up try and kiss him but he pulled his head back. "Before we seal the deal, I have one condition of my own."
"Oh yeah and what's that?"
"I cover that tatt." Happy saw her eyes leave his, before she finally nodded in agreement. Happy knew she was hurting and although he may not be able to fix that because that was up to her, that didn't mean he couldn't help. And if covering a simple tattoo so that she wouldn't have to see it and be reminded of it, of him, then it was the least he could do.
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Tara arrived back at the Hospital. She knew she probably looked nervous because she certainly felt it. If anybody found out about what she was about to do she could get struck off or worse arrested, but she couldn't chicken out now she had to do this, she owed it to Abel.
By the time Tara made it Gemma's room the plan was already in motion. Gemma was on a stretcher and was being wheeled out of her room by a nurse.
"What's happened?" Tara asked.
"Fever spiked to a 170, were going to put her in an ice bath before she strokes out."
"Good, I'll come with you." As they rushed down the hospital they bumped into Unser.
"Gemma. Christ what the hell happened Tara?"
"We think she's had a reaction to the new medicine." That was all she said before they carried on down the hall.
"Okay lets get her in 1...2...3" The two nurses lifted Gemma off the stretcher and into the ice bath.
"Go and get Dr. Gallagher." Tara told the nurse.
"He's in surgery." She answered.
"Then page his partner." Tara replied getting rather annoyed. The nurses left. Leaving just Tara, Gemma and a police officer. Tara started undressing Gemma, before turning to look at the Officer. "Some privacy please."
"Sure, Sorry." The young man said before leaving. Tara waited until he had left.
"It's clear."
"Oh my god shit that's cold." Gemma practically jumped out of the ice bath, as Tara pulled out the bag she had hidden.
Once she was dressed in dry clothes. Tara and Gemma made their way towards the service entrance. Tara pulled out her phone.
"You calling Jax?"
"No you are." Tara answered handing Gemma her phone.
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Jax arrived at the clubhouse. He looked around and saw most of the guy's piling their belonging into the black Van.
Once he had parked up he walked over to Opie who was sitting on the Picnic table with Tig, Clay, Bobby and Kozik. They all acknowledged him.
"Everybody ready?" Jax asked accepting the cigarette Kozik was offering him.
"Pretty much."
"Where's Nic at?" He asked looking between all of them.
"Your dorm I think." Clay answered.
"Right." Jax looked back over to the van. "Where's Hap?"
"Still getting ready, I'll go get him." Opie offered, but as he got to his feet he saw Lyla pull into the parking lot.
"I'll go." Bobby said patting Opie on the shoulder. "You go say your goodbyes to your girl."
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Happy rested his head against the headboard as he took a drag on his cigarette. He couldn't help but watch Nicole as she paced around his room naked as she looked for her underwear. Feeling that she was being watched Nicole looked over her shoulder at him.
"You know instead of watching me you could help me look for them."
"And why would I do that?"
"Well you were the one who basically ripped them off me and then threw them somewhere is this pig sty. How do you even live in this shit hole anyway?"
"Ain't that bad."
"Right." She mumbled under her breath. "Ah ha." She bent down and picked up her purple and black panties, now she just needed the bra.
"Shame." Happy mused as she pulled on her knickers. She threw him a cheeky smile.
She walked over and grabbed her jeans, which just happened to be hiding her bra. She was about to put them on when someone tried the door. She looked at the door before looking back at Happy who was getting out of bed.
"Hap...Hap open up brother."
"Shit. It's Bobby." Nicole whispered.
"Yeah. Hold on." Happy shouted to Bobby as he pulled on his jeans.
"What are we..."
"In the bathroom." Happy shoved her towards the bathroom. "Go." Once he shut her inside he turned his attention towards the door. He grabbed his t-shirt, did a quick scan of the room to make sure there was no incriminating evidence, then went to open door.
"What's up?" He asked Bobby as he pulled his t-shirt on.
"Where going to be heading out in minute." Bobby couldn't help his eyes leaving Happy and scanning the room behind him. He could sense something was off.
"Right."
"You okay brother?"
"Yeah." Happy answered sternly. He didn't miss the fact that Bobby was checking out his room, which he didn't like.
"Good." Bobby went to leave but suddenly turned back to face him.
"You haven't seen Nicole have you? Stopped by Jax's room she wasn't there."
Happy shrugged. "No." Bobby nodded.
"See you outside." This time Happy nodded.
Nicole had tried her best to try and listen to the conversation that was happening on the other side of the door but she couldn't hear a damn thing, so she decided to get dressed. It was only when she heard the door slam that she exited the bathroom. As soon as she walked out she bumped into Happy.
"I have to go. Everybody's waiting."
"Okay." Nicole said nodding her head. She watched as Happy walked over to the chair next to her grabbing his cut and putting it on. He walked over to his bag that had been thrown from the bed during their no strings attached fun. When he had everything he went for the door.
"Hap wait." Happy looked back as Nicole walked over to him. She stopped when she was right in front of him, her hands in her pocket.
"Be careful okay."
"Careful kid that sounds a lot like a feeling." She pushed him slightly.
"Shut up. I just want you alive and watching my cousins back that's all. You can go to Belfast fuck who you want do what you want as long as you come back in one piece, with Jay right by your side." Happy laughed.
"Right. By the way Bobby was looking for."
"Great. You think he suspects anything?"
Happy shrugged. "Maybe."
"Maybe. Well in that case I better make sure I flirt around some other guy's then try and throw him off the scent."
"You do realise he's coming to Belfast."
"Yeah I know, I'm on about when you get back."
"You do that." With that Happy left.
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Nicole waited a 5-10 minutes before she made her way outside. As she walked outside she made her way straight to Jax who just happened to be sitting with Bobby, great Nicole thought to herself.
"Hey." She said as she stood in front of them.
"Hey." Jax said getting to his feet and hugging her.
"You okay?" She asked him.
"Yeah." He lied. He was far from okay, but he knew she would already be worrying about him and she didn't need any extra worry she had more than enough to deal with. He pulled out of the hug. "You look better." He said noticing her rosy cheeks.
"I'm good." She said as she nervously tucked her hair behind her ear.
"I agree, you look...what's the word...Happier." Nicole looked towards Bobby who raised his eyebrows at her.
"Thanks." She said as she felt her cheeks blush even more.
"You two we're ready." Nicole turned around to face Clay. "Princess." Clay leant down and placed a kiss on Nicole's forehead.
"You be safe okay." She said as she wrapped her arms around his waist.
"You to Princess." Clay looked down at her. "I know you don't want to be on lock down but please just let the guys do what they have to do. Let them protect you."
"I will, I promise." He kissed her again before pulling away.
"We need to go." He said to Jax and Bobby over her shoulder. Bobby got up first and hugged Nicole. When they pulled away Bobby could tell that she was going to say something but he stopped her before she could.
"Don't worry I'll look after your boy's...all of your boy's." He said winking at her before walking away. Jax was next to take her into a hug.
"Be safe." He whispered into her ear.
"You to." He pulled away letting his hand run over her cheek. "Bring him home Jay."
"Yeah." He rubbed her cheek before he followed the others over to the van.
Nicole stood her arms folded across her chest as she watched her family get ready leave. She couldn't help but fear for them, fear what they might be waking into. She would give anything to be going with them.
"They'll be okay you know." Nicole looked behind her to see Kozik approaching her.
"I hope so."
"They will, and so will you." She looked back at her family, her eyes finding Happy.
"Yeah."
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Jax, Clay and Tig arrivde at the Hospital to say goodbye to Gemma but as they approached the Hospital Jax got a phone call. Looking down at the ID he noticeed that it was Tara, he was hesitant at first but decided to answer it.
"Hey."
"It's Mom. You at the Hospital?"
"Yeah, you okay?" Clay and Tig stopped and looked at Jax after hearing his conversation.
"Yeah, just listen. Meet me outside the service entrance. I'll be there in a few minutes."
"What?"
"Just go now." She demanded before hanging up.
Jax snapped his cell shut as he ran his hand over his face.
"What's the problem?" Clay asked.
"My mother." He turned around and headed towards the service entrance like his mother instructed. Tig and Clay followed.
Tara and Gemma waited for the elevator. "I've packed enough meds for a few weeks but if your there longer you're going to have find a way to fill the prescription."
"Yeah I will."
"This elevator will take you down to the service level and this key card will get you through the back door. Here's some cash it's not much. My car is parked in the service lot if you need it." Tara handed her the keys, money and bag.
"Thanks for doing this."
"Yeah well it's the least I could do."
"Do me one last thing."
"Yeah."
"Tell Nicole, I'm sorry she'll be pissed when she finds out I've gone."
"Sure." Tara said even though she wasn't sure she was going to be able to do that as she was currently avoiding Nicole.
"Oh and check on my Baby, Clay's probably forgot about her." Tara smiled, she always found it strange the love Gemma had for that bird of hers.
"Of course."
They share a quick hug before Gemma got into the elevator. When she got outside Jax basically ran towards her.
"What the hell are you doing?" He shouted in frustration.
"I'm coming with you."
"Mom you made a deal with the Feds."
"I don't give a shit." She shouted back. "Those cuffs will be waiting for me when I get back."
"Baby listen to me." Clay started.
"Don't even bother trying boy's, trust me I've been there she's stubborn." Gemma smiled at Tig before walking away from Clay and Jax.
Gemma didn't make it to far before Unser met them at the end of the ramp.
"Guess yoru fever broke." Unser mocked. "Some folks are looking for you."
"Well I'll be back soon."
"I'm sorry Gemma I can't let you go. If you come with me now I'll tell them you turned yourself in, and no one gets in trouble for aiding and abetting."
"And if she doesn't?" Clay asked wrapping his arm protectively around his wife.
"That isn't an option." Unser told him. They all stood silently exchanging looks before Tig did something stupid, he pulled out his gun and pointed at Unser making him pull out his own gun. Jax held his face in his hands this is not how he wanted this to go. Gemma walked up to Unser and positioned herself in front of his gun.
"You going to shoot me Wayne?" When Unser didn't react Gemma had her answer. "Traitor." She scolded before walking past him. The others followed. She handed Tig Tara's car keys. "Take the Cutlass."
As they drove away from the Hospital it wasn't long before they could hear the distance sound of sirens. Tig pulled the Cutlass to the side of the road, Jax followed him in the flatbed.
When Tig got out of the car he told Clay, Jax and Gemma to take the Cutlass and he'll take the Flatbed and lure the cops into following him so they could get away. Jax try to object saying that they needed him, but Tig insisted.
Jax, Gemma and Clay pulled into the airport hanger where the rest of the sons and Oswald were waiting.
"You're cutting it close." Oswald told Jax as he got out of the car.
"Sorry we had to give someone a ride." Jax looked over his shoulder as Gemma got out of the car. "Not my idea." Jax said.
"Where's Tig?" Bobby asked Clay.
"Don't ask."