A/N: I would like to say a big thank you to Kateniss [by the way I love your stories], Violet201, Nikki9235, Guest, HermioneandMarcus, bethie86, Cappiesgirl23 for making my day with their reviews, and everyone else who followed and added this to their favorites.

Last night I managed to write two chapters but I am only posting one. Also when Chibs speaks you'll have to imagine the accent because I can't write a Scottish accent to save myself. I tried and failed but if anyone wants to help me then please PM me.

CHAPTER FOUR: Punishment & Convincing.

"Heard you got in a fight, lass." Chibs said as he sat next to Lacey at the bar.

She scoffed rolling her eyes and brought her can of soda to her lips. News seemed to spread through the club faster than it did at high school. "The bitch didn't have a chance to defend herself."

"Who was it? What was the damage?"

"Connor's sister Daisy. I may have broken her nose and threaten to kill her." she said making him laugh.

"I taught you well then." He smiled, glad his efforts in teaching her how to defend herself as well as the people she loved paid off. It took a lot for her to lash out violently. "What's your punishment?"

"I'm suspended. I don't think the principal wanted to be too harsh on punishment. I think he's scared of Gemma." she laughed remembering the last time Gemma got a call from the school a few months back.

Gemma had ripped the principal a knew one when she heard him telling Lacey she was becoming a loser just like the club she called a family. It was all because she'd let her A+ grades slip to a B during the time she was grieving for her mom.

After the incident with Daisy, she was expecting the same lecture but all she got was a slap on the hand and was suspended until graduation. She had no problem with that. She was ahead of everyone at school and graduation was in a week.

"What did Daisy do to deserve what she did?

"She said I was nothing but a SAMCRO whore. I punched her before she could finish saying 'just like your mother'." She finished her can of soda before throwing it in the bin behind the bar.

"I've never been more proud of you." Chibs grinned, standing up. He kissed the top of her before walking away.

"Why aren't you at school?" She heard not even five minutes after Chibs walked away.

She plastered a big grin on her face as she turned on the bar stool to face Jax. "Haven't you heard the news?"

He frowned in confusion. "What news?"

"I'm a total bad ass."

He laughed. "I always knew the good girl thing was an act. What are you doing? Cutting class or something?"

"Or something." She shrugged like it was no big deal. Jax raised an eyebrow and gave her a look telling her to go on. "I got suspended until graduation."

Jax looked at her shocked. "You got suspended? Did you get an F on a paper?"

Lacey snorted very unladylike. "I broke a bitch's nose. If you don't believe me, go and see Daisy."

"I believe you. I'm just sad I missed it. Would've been hot to see you lay someone flat." He gave her one of his panty dropping smiles.

She face felt like it was on fire. Her heart felt like it was beating out of her chest. Usually she would have replied with some snarky retort but she couldn't think of anything. She was speechless.

She cleared her throat as she started to regain her composure. "What time are you guys leaving for Reno tonight?"

"Between seven and eight."

"Okay. I'm gonna see if Gemma needs help with anything." She got off the stool and started to walk away.

Jax gently grabbed her arm, stopping her. She felt a jolt shoot through her as their skin made contact. It was the same jolt she felt the night before. It was another thing added to the list of things she was confused about.

"When I get back from Reno we should something just us or with Opie and Donna."

Donna was Opie's high school sweetheart and Lacey's only girl friend now her high school ones didn't want anything to do with her anymore. The two girls were close.

"We should."

Jax smiled as they looked at each other. He still held onto her arm. She could feel him move closer to her. Her breathing started to shallow but she couldn't bring herself to pull away.

"I'm telling you, the damn thing isn't gonna fit." Tigs loud voice echoed through the room snapping the two friends out of their trance.

When Jax quickly let go of her arm, she walked out of the clubhouse and over to the Teller-Morrow office where she found Gemma going through paper work with a customer.

Once the customer left the older woman turned to her and gave her an expecting look. She knew she was waiting for an apology. Lacey sighed. "I'm sorry about this morning Aunt Gem. I know I don't usually retaliate like that but she really pissed me off."

"It's okay baby, I would have done the same thing." Gemma smiled. "Plus I'm kinda proud of you."

"I was taught to take no shit from the baddest bitch I know." She laughed as Gemma's grinned widened.

"Old lady or not, I can see you taking my place when I'm gone."

"Wouldn't that depend on whether Jax finally finds someone to settle with?" Everyone already knew Jax would one day be running the club. It was in his blood, his DNA.

"Honey, we all know he'll be settling with you. He'll be president and you'll be his old lady. Match made in SAMCRO heaven."

"You still living that dream Aunt Gem?" She asked rolling her eyes. This kind of talk wasn't the first or last she'd have with the current Queen of SAMCRO.

"It'll happen and I'll be the first to tell you I told you so."

"Whatever." Lacey said standing up. "I'm going to find someone to annoy that wont annoy me."

She reached the door when Gemma spoke again. "I know what happened between you and Jax last night."

Lacey froze as she turned around to face her. "How'd you-"

"I know everything remember." She smirked. "I found your thong in Jax's dorm when I went to get his laundry."

Lacey mentally slapped herself. She hadn't realized in her rush to get out of Jax's dorm room she'd forgotten one of he most important pieces of clothing. Lacey shrugged her shoulders playing it off. "Could've been anyone's."

"I remember seeing a purple thong with blue stars in the laundry basket the other day."

"Nothing is happening between me and Jax. Last night was it. We're just friends and that's all we'll ever be." She could see the look on Gemma's face wasn't one that believed her.

"Who are you trying to convince? Me or yourself?"