She was followed home by Chibs and Juice, she cleaned her her house, convinced them to let her go pick up Ellie and Kenny. She had a total of four bikers in her house by three thirty. Ellie and Kenny were sitting at the table doing their homework, eating a snack. Chibs, Jucie, Tig, and Happy were all hanging out front of her house.

She started heating up some of the food that was brought over for dinner, at five she opened the door and invited the men in to eat with them. She sat quietly eating her dinner, listening to then men talk. Ellie and Kenny interacted with their "uncles" through out the meal. Once they were done with dinner, she cleared away the dishes loading the dishwasher.

She really was a hot mess between her broken wrist and now her bruised arm, she looked like she'd been beat. She was really hoping that Opie wouldn't notice the bruises on her arm, she didn't want to have to explain them. She had Ellie and Kenny get ready for bed it was getting late, she had them go to bed in the guest room. She settled down on the couch, to watch a movie on TV. She heard a lone motorcycle riding in, ran to the bedroom and pulled on a long sleeved t-shirt to hide her brised arm.

She sat back down on the couch in time to hear the four bikes riding off, she smiled at Opie as he walked through the door.

"Hi. Are you hungry?"

"I can fix myself something."

"Don't be silly."

She got up and went to the kitchen, pulling out left overs from dinner. She started heating him up a plate of dinner, he grabbed her arm, pulling her into his embrace. She inhaled sharply when he grabbed right on her bruises. He pulled back looking into her eyes with concern, he pushed back the sleeve of her t-shirt, examining her arm.

"What the hell happened Hailey?"

"It's nothing!"

"That's not nothing! Tell me!"

"I was leaving the store. An old man with a Noads tat on his chest was waiting at my car, he grabbed my arm and wouldn't let go. Chibs and Juice rode up, he ran off! Thant's all"

"Damn it Hailey! What were you thinking going out by yourself?"

"Opie..."

He pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly, he touched her face and started kissing her. "You have to promise me, you won't go anywhere by yourself."

"I think you're overreacting!"

"Promise me! Either I'm with you or another Son is with you always!"

"Alright I promise! Now, sit down and eat!"

XXX

She laid in bed next to him, his arm was laying across her waist, they would sleep in bed together but that was all. He'd kiss her, make her crazy with wanting him, bit then just walk away. He'd come back to bed when he thought she was asleep, she was still awake waiting for him. He'd pull her into his arms, and fall asleep. She loved waking up in his arms, but she wanted to be with him, but he had no desire to be with her.

The kids were spending the day with her, he had to go on the run with the club. She didn't mind she loved spending time with Ellie and Kenny. They were going to make cookies that morning, then she was going to take them to an art class in the afternoon. She was going to drop them off at Jax's house in the late afternoon, and then go to a party at the club.

One of the prospects would be following them around for the day, making sure they were safe. She rolled from his embrace, heading to the bathroom to get ready for the day. She walked into the kitchen to start breakfast, and most importantly a pot of coffee. She was sitting on the patio, drinking a cup, when he came out to join her. He leaned down, kissing her.

"Good morning!"

She smiled up at him. "Good morning."

"What are your plans for the day?"

She thought for a minute. "Making cookies, taking the kids to an art class, running the streets."

She got up to walk back into the kitchen, he pulled her down on his lap, wrapping his arms around her. "Who are you running the streets with?"

"Hmm, whomever I can find!" She smiled at him.

"It better be me!"

"Hmm! Maybe!" She smiled at him, she scooted off his lap going inside.

XXX

She dropped the kids off at Jax's house then ran home to change clothes and head to the clubhouse for the party. She wanted tonight to be the night, she wasn't going to take no for an answer. She was tired of him pushing her away, she wanted him. she slipped into a pair of black jeans, and a red lacy tank top, she pulled on a black sheer top. She left her hair down and curly, she sprayed on some perfume.

She left for the club with the prospect riding behind her, she pulled into the lot. She walked into the clubhouse her eyes scanning the room looking for Opie, she spotted him sitting on the couch, with some slut on his lap. She was kissing him. She clinched her jaw, she would not cry. It explained a whole hell of a lot.

He looked up and saw her, she spun around on her heel and marched out of the clubhouse to her car. She heard him calling her name but she ignored him, she got to her car. He spun her around to look at him, she glared at him.

"Hailey, wait..."

"No, it's all very clear to me now! Why you didn't want to rush into anything! You have no feelings for me...I'm just your babysitter! You could have just asked, no need to lead me on with kisses and sweet talk. Making me think you actually gave two shits about me. You're a really bastard!" She looked at the prospect. "I swear to God, if you even think of following me, I'll run you over!"

She got into her car, peeling out of the parking lot, tears streaming down her face. She'd been a damn fool, to fall for his lies, to think he actually wanted a relationship with her. Her heart was breaking into a million pieces, she pulled into the drive, she walked into the house, slamming and locking the door. She went into her bedroom, changing her clothes, washing her face. She grabbed a blanket, and curled up on the couch.

She heard a motorcycle pull into the drive, she didn't move, she didn't care who it was. He was beating on her door, like a madman.

"Hailey...please let me in!" She sat still on the couch in the dark livingroom, ignoring him, crying. "Please!"

She got up and opened the door, crossing her arms over her chest, he rushed inside, pulling her into his arms. She kept her arms crossed, he lifted her up carrying her to the couch, sitting down, he placed her on his lap.

"Hailey, you mean so much to me. That crow eater, just sat down on my lap and started kissing me when you walked in, I was pushing her away. I want to be with you, I've been taking it slow because I'm afraid if i move too fast I'll screw it up."

She closed her eyes, not saying anything, fresh tears falling down her face. "Please, baby...say something!"

She leaned in and kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I want to be with you Opie, I thought you didn't want me."

"Not want you? God, I had to walk away to keep from being with you!"

"Take me to bed Opie, make love to me!"

He picked her up and carried her into the bedroom.

XXX

She woke up, her head on his chest, his arms wrapped around her. She smiled at the memory of the night before, it was well worth the wait. She started to roll away, getting out of bed, his hands pulled her back to him. She looked at him smiling, she kissed him, he pulled her on top of him. He slowly starts to make love to her, Her hair is in her face. He reaches up, brushing it back, looking in her eyes.

"I love you Hailey!"

She closed her eyes, letting his words sink in. "I love you too."