Day 2
When Tara awoke the next morning she made her way into the common area of the SAMCRO clubhouse. There she saw people packing up their things. She didn't understand why all of these people had to stay here; was there really that much danger associated with this "club"? What had she gotten herself into coming here?
"Tara, sweetheart. Good morning. Did you sleep alright?"
Tara smiled at Gemma. So far she had been so kind to her. "Good morning Gemma. I slept ok I guess. It was a little loud though" she admitted.
"Yea, this place is usually like this. But we can head home now. I'm just going to make sure everyone here gets packed up and we'll go home."
"Ok, sounds good. My stuff is still packed up anyways."
"Jackson and Opie are outside, why don't you go and join them?"
"Sure" Tara left Gemma and headed outside. The sun was shining bright in California, something she was not used to. She put on her new ray ban sun glasses that Gemma had given her yesterday. Opie was in the playground area playing with some of the kids that had been staying over and Jackson was sitting on top of one of the picnic tables. Jackson motioned for her to come and sit with him. She made her way over to the picnic table and sat on top of it, next to Jackson.
"Listen Tara, I'm sorry about yesterday."
"Oh, its fine Jackson. I kind of came in and interrupted everyone's life here."
"Call me Jax. My mom only calls me Jackson when I'm being a dick."
"So all the time then?" Tara asked with a laugh.
"Pretty much." He took a drag of his cigarette. "I'm sorry about all of this too." He motioned to all of the extra people in the club. "It's normally not this crazy."
"What happened? Why did we all have to come here anyways?" Jax fidgeted a bit. "It's ok, you don't have to tell me."
"It's just… This club is really important to all of us. And yes, sometimes we do things that might not be legal but we're not bad people." Jax said, trying to defend his lifestyle to this outsider.
"I know you aren't bad people Jax. Just being here for a day has shown me that. But, we're safe now?"
"Yea. Plus, you're going to be living with me. I'll keep you safe."
Tara rolled her eyes. Jax sure was cocky.
"I'm also sorry-"
"No more sorry's Jax-"
"About your mom." He finished.
"Oh. Thanks. I guess you know what its like to lose a parent"
"Yea, but I didnt have to uproot my life because of it."
"Its ok. Its not like I had a lot of friends in Seattle anyways."
"I find that hard to believe"
"It's true. I spend most of time studying."
Jax groaned. "Jesus, don't tell Gemma that. She'll have you tutor me or something."
"You don't like school?"
"Hell no. Who does?"
"I love it. Plus, you kinda have to if you want to be a doctor."
"A doctor? Great. You can clean up after us guys. Fix us up and stuff." He laughed. "Good for you though."
"Thanks." Maybe living with Jax wouldn't be the end of the world.
"Hey Jax." Some blonde called from inside.
"Yea darling?" He answered. Again Tara rolled her eyes.
"Can you help me with my bags?" She asked.
Jackson got up quickly, "anything for you darling", he turned to Tara, "Ill see you at home later!"
Tara continued to sit on the picnic table watching Opie play with the kids. She was a little disappointed that she wouldn't be living with her actual brother but she figured he'd be around a lot.
She was brought out of her thoughts quickly by someone tapping her on the shoulder. "You must be Tara." It was a younger girl, maybe a year older than her. She didn't look like any of the girls she had seen around the club so far.
"Umm, yes I am. And you are?"
"Oh I'm Donna. Opie called me last night and told me everything. I'm so sorry about your mom."
Tara's head was spinning. This girl was pretty bubbly' and talked really fast. "Thanks. You're Opie's girlfriend. He told me about you too."
"Really?" She asked, blushing. She must really like Opie. "Ope said we might have some of the same classes, that will be great."
Tara laughed. "It will be nice to have someone I know in class with me."
"Hey Donna." Opie called running over to her. He kissed her. It was sweet and Tara smiled. "Morning Tara."
"Morning Ope. I'm just waiting for Gemma and we're gonna head home."
"Tara and I were just getting acquainted." Donna said.
"Great." Opie was really glad that they seemed to get along.
"It will be nice to have another girl in town who isnt blonde or wearing mini shirts everyday." Donna said and all of them laughed. From what Tara had seen so far she was right. To prove their point, the woman who had asked Jax to 'help her' had came back outside and of course was blonde and wearing a mini skirt. They all laughed again watching Jax struggle with her bags.
Then Gemma walked out. Tara couldn't help but be intimidated by her. She walked with confidence, and seemed to be in control of everything around here. She was gorgeous, a little slutty looking but not like any of the other women than hung around the club.
"Jackson! You better be home for dinner tonight!" She yelled at him then turned to Tara. "Ok Tara, grab your bags and we'll head home, finally."
'finally home' Tara thought to herself and smiled. Maybe Charming wouldn't be that bad.
END CHAPTER.