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CHAPTER SEVEN: Going home.
"You still coming today?" Donna asked Lacey when she answered her phone.
"Putting my bags in the car now." Lacey was going home for the weekend. Donna and Opie's wedding was on Saturday. "We'll be there by dinner."
"You think it's a good idea bringing him with you?"
"It doesn't matter what I think, he's coming." she snapped.
"Is there something you're not telling me, Lace?" Donna asked. Lacey had never snapped at her or anyone like that before.
"No, I'm sorry. It's just been a long week." She apologized.
"It's okay. Call me once you arrive in Charming."
"I will." Lacey hung up as Jesse drove pass the 'Welcome to Charming' sign. She started giving him directions to the clubhouse and Teller-Morrow lot. Lacey wanted to surprise everyone with an early arrival. It had taken some time to convince Jesse.
They'd been dating for four of the six months Lacey had been in L.A. They'd started off friends which turned into something relationship had started out good but had taken a turn in the last three weeks. Jesse didn't like the idea of going to Charming but he didn't like the idea of her going alone even more. She knew the whole meeting the family was just an act.
When he pulled into the lot, Lacey jumped out of the car before he even put the car in park. She smiled seeing a couple of the guys walk out of the garage. "Please tell me I'm not seeing things."
"You're not seeing things Chibs." She smiled walking into the Scotsman's open arms to hug him.
He gave her a tight squeeze. "Good to see you, Lass."
"You too." She let him go and moved on to hug Tig and Bobby who just walked out of the office. She stepped back stood next to Jesse. She tensed a little when his arm snaked around her waist. She didn't miss the frown Chibs was giving him. "Guys this is Jesse, Jess these are my Uncles Bobby & Tig and this is my Uncle slash father figure Chibs."
"Chibs and Tig can't be your reals names, right?" Jesse asked with a slight laugh. Lacey frowned at him, biting her tongue wanting to say something. She knew she couldn't because it would embarrass him and he didn't like to be embarrassed.
"Isn't Jesse a girls name." Chibs spoke up. Lacey gave him a small smile. Jesse frowned.
"I think I fucked a Jesse last week." Tig spoke up.
"You actually remembered someone's name." She laughed pretending to be surprised.
"I said I think. You know your name's the only one I remember." He winked at her adding fuel to an already raging fire.
"Is Aunt Gem in the office?"
"She had to step out and run a few errands. She's been helping Donna with the wedding." Bobby smiled.
She laughed. "Poor Donna. Are the rest of the guys in the clubhouse?"
"I know Piney is. Clay might be too."
"Okay. It's good seeing you guys again." She said hugging Bobby again then gave Chibs and Tig a kiss on the cheek before taking Jesse's hand, leading him to the entrance of the clubhouse.
"Nice meeting you, Jesse." she heard Tig yell emphasizing Jesse's name.
"I can't believe you just let them talk to me like that." Jesse glared at her as he stopped her from walking inside the clubhouse and pulled her out of Chibs, Tig and Bobby's view.
"You're the idiot who asked if their names weren't real." she frowned at him. His grip on her arm tightened. She groaned trying to pull it away. "Let my arm go. You're hurting me."
"You can't let them talk to me like that."
"They'll talk to you how ever the fuck they want. I have no control over it."
She winced as he yanked her arm pulling her closer. "Just because they're in a little gang doesn't mean they shouldn't show me some respect. Now I see where you get your bad attitude and disobedience from."
"I'm not your fuckin' dog. And for your information they are a fuckin' motorcycle club not a goddamn gang!" She said getting in his face. She knew it would be a bad idea, she just didn't want to deal with his shit right now.
He went to grab her arm again but a familiar voice stopped him. "Everything okay over here?"
Lacey turned to see Jax standing there, wearing a blue plaid shirt with his cut over it and blue baggy jeans that always hung around his ass. His blonde hair was a little longer and his blue eyes still held the same shine. He looked great. He had his hands in his pockets as his frown was focused on Jesse.
Jesse just smiled. "Everything's fine."
His gaze moved to Lacey. He looked her up and down, his eyes landing on the bruise already forming on her arm. "You okay, Lace?"
She was surprised he talked to her but managed to hide it. Her eyes locked with his. She could see concern among other things in them. She bit her bottom lip before nodding and walking into the clubhouse. She knew Jax wasn't stupid. He'd figure out there was something wrong.
"Donna told me you weren't going to be here until tonight."
Lacey's eyes shot up hearing Opie's voice. She smiled as she hugged the giant man. "Surprise."
"Should've known you'd come earlier than planned." Piney said from behind Opie. She let Opie go and ran into Piney's arms hugging him tightly.
"I missed you too Uncle Piney." She heard Jesse clear his through. She hadn't realized him and Jax had followed her inside. She honestly thought they'd still be outside trying to intimidate each other. She let go of Piney and turned to face her five foot ten boyfriend. Standing next to Jax made him look shorter than he actually was. She mentally sighed to herself. "Jess this my Uncle Piney, his son Opie who just happens to be the closest thing I have to a brother and you've already met Jax. Guys this is Jesse."
"Her boyfriend." Jesse made sure to add as he held out his hand.
Piney rolled his eyes and walked away. Opie shook his hand while staring him down. If Jesse wasn't intimidated before, he was now. Deep down Opie was a gentle giant but his height and build gave him the advantage to scare and intimidate anyone he wanted and needed too. Her eyes darted to Jax who was glaring at the back of Jesse's head until he turned around holding his hand out towards him. Jax shook his head pushing pass him.
"I need a drink." she mumbled to herself and made her way to the bar.