Okay guys, just so there's no confusion, I changed the original SOA storyline a little to try to keep things interesting. I hope you enjoy!
"Hey Jules."
I finally processed he said hello to me when Felicia elbowed me.
"Julia, that man is talking to you."
I looked away from Felicia and back at Jax.
"Hey. How'd you know I was in town? I've only been here for about five minutes."
"I was on my way to the auto shop when I saw your car. I can't believe you still have that piece of shit anyway."
I smiled at him.
"It's not a piece of shit. It just breaks down here and there."
" Call it what you want, but you know it's a piece of shit," he said with a smile.
"Am I gunna get a hug or what?", he asked with his arms stretched out.
Jax couldn't believe how different she looked. Yes, He thought she looked even more beautiful than before she left. How was that even remotely possible?
Her long curly hair was now blown out straight and cut into layers. She was wearing medium diamond studs in her ears. She hated jewelry. She always said that it was unnecessary and cost money. And her clothes. She always wore loose clothing that was too big for her perfectly curved frame. But now, here she was wearing a white button down shirt and a dark blue pencil skirt that hugged at her hips, and made its way down to her knees. As she made her way over to him, he noticed she was wearing heels as well. Black pumps to be exact, that made her almost his height. In high school, she wouldn't be caught dead in high heels.
It looked like New York has changed her.
She hated change.
He gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and wrapped his arms around me.
Damn.
Why does he still have to look so damn beautiful! Why couldn't he gain some horrible husband weight or something and make me look the other way!
He still had his long blonde hair that was so soft to the touch. As I tightened the hug, I noticed something else.
He's filled out even more since the last time I saw him. I can feel it in his arms alone that he's gained more muscle. So tight. So strong.
I sighed quietly in his ear.
He pulled away first and let his hands fall from my waist.
"How long are you in town for?"
"Oh, I don't..."
Felicia stepped between us.
"Oh, she's going to be here for a while. You see, this firm is practically going down the drain, and she's here to get it back on track. It could take weeks. maybe even months."
Jax looked down at my petite friend then back at me.
"Okay. I see you're kinda busy right now, but later, do you wanna go get a drink? Fill me in on how you've been the past five years?"
"Jax, I.."
"She'll be there," Felicia answered for me.
"Okay. I'll pick you up at nine."
I swallowed hard.
Why?
I don't fucking know.
Felicia and I watched him as he headed toward the exit.
"My god, he's got a great ass."
"Felicia, I could've answered for myself."
"Uh, no you couldn't. You would've said oh some other time, and would have kept making excuses not to see him."
"You don't know that."
"Girl, I know you. We lived together for almost four years. Do yourself a favor, when you see him later, drop a few buttons down on that blouse, and ditch the panties. "
"Felicia, I'm not going to sleep with him."
"Jules, when was the last time you had sex? And not just any kind of sex, I mean good sex? I can tell from the look on your face and personality alone it hasn't been good since him."
"I'm not sleeping with him," I repeated.
"Okay, fine. Don't sleep with him. But, go out and have some fun. You work too much anyway. I'm ready to schedule therapy for you."
"Did anyone ever tell you speak like a man?"
"Oh yeah. I've got four brothers. It's kind of an advantage."
I giggled and she walked back to her desk.
My dad came out of his office with Amber, who was holding his hand. He let go of it when he saw me.
"Hello sweetheart."
"Hi dad."
He gave me a light kiss on the side of my head.
"I'm glad you're here, Julia. Half the lawyers in this firm don't know what the hell they're doing."
"Well, that's what happens when you give your fuck buddy the promotion. She'll hire anyone she wants to jump in the sack with next once you're not able to get it up ", I stated, exchanging glances with Amber.
"Julia!," my dad's voice was stern, looking at Amber.
"Julia, I know you don't like me that much."
" Ha, that's an understatement."
"But, I do hope we can move past this. Especially, with the wedding coming up in a few months and.."
"Wait, What?"
"You didn't tell her, Matthew?", she looked at my father with questionable eyes.
"You're marrying her?"
"I am. And it would mean the world to me and Amber if you would be there."
"It's funny. That's exactly what I said to you when mom passed away. You didn't even show up to her funeral!"
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at me.
"Just so you know dad, I'm only here to help you for the business. Once it's fixed, I'm gone."
I didn't talk to my dad since I yelled at him in front of all of his associates. I actually didn't talk to anyone since what happened. I just don't think it's right he left my mom when she needed him most. I believe if you love someone, you'll stand with them through thick and thin. Not run off and fuck the first person in a few mile radius.
I'm a hypocrite, I know.
Maybe that's why I hate him so much.
I slept with an almost married man. I hate myself every day for it.
I vowed I would never stoop that low again.
Like father, like daughter, I guess.
The building was beginning to empty, and lights were shutting off outside my new office.
Everyone's, but mine.
The more I work, the more I can stop thinking about how incredible he looked.
I ran my hand through my hair, pulling at the roots a bit, punishing myself.
I'm thinking about a married man. What the hell is wrong with me?
I finally put my pen down and looked up at the clock hanging on disgustingly plain white wall.
It's 9 o'clock.
If I'm lucky, maybe he forgot and changed his mind, and doesn't want to see me.
The sound of a chopper crushed my hopes and made my stomach turn in violent knots. The light in front of the chopper brightened, shining its way through the blinds in my office.
I stood up on shaky legs, and looked down at my shirt.
I undone two buttons.
I shook my head and rebuttoned them once again.
I locked up the front door and made my way over to him.
"You're right one time."
"I said nine, right?"
"Yeah, you did."
He smiled at me, and handed me an extra helmet. I slid the heavy thing onto my head, and straddled the back of his bike. I slowly put my arms around his body.
He turned his head and looked at me.
"You're going to need to hold on tighter."
Of course, I need to hold on tighter.
He moved my hands closer together on his body and we left the stuffy office. I noticed we were heading out of Charming when I saw the "YOU ARE NOW LEAVING CHARMING" sign.
Why are we leaving Charming?
"Where are we going?, I asked, hoping he heard me over the loud chopper's engine.
"You'll see."
I started recognizing the back roads he was taking. I knew where he was taking me when I saw the very familiar sign coming into view.
The Black Eel.
It was a bar Jax and I used to go to when we were just fed up with Charming. We would use our fake driver's licenses to get all the alcohol imaginable.
God, life seems so much easier then.
He rolled to stop and parked in front of the popular bar.
"When was the last time you were here?, " I asked getting off the bike.
"Probably since you last came with me."
We walked in at the same time. Jax wrapped an unexpected arm around my waist, making me tense up.
"What are you doing?"
"You see that guy over there? I don't like the way he was looking at you just now. Stay close, okay?"
Was he jealous? Or was he just trying to be a good friend? I couldn't really tell.
We reached the bar, and both sat down on the worn-out stools.
"You want a drink?", he asked me, inches away from my ear.
I assume he was only getting close due to the loud music erupting throughout the room.
I nodded.
Jax got the attention of the young bartender and asked for two beers.
She placed the chilled beers in front of us, and Jax turned to me.
"So, Julia Carter, what have you been up to these past five years?", he questioned, taking a sip of his beer.
"Working, sleeping, and more working. New York hasn't been that glamorous for me."
"You could've fooled me. You changed since the last time I saw you."
"Is that a good thing?"
"I don't know yet. I'm also sorry about your mom. I know how close you two were."
"Yeah, we were. It's okay. Shit happens, right?"
"Yeah, it does. I'm really sorry I haven't called you. I just couldn't bring myself to do it."
"That makes two of us."
I finally took a swig of my beer, wincing at the taste.
"Is something wrong?"
"No, it's fine. I just haven't drank in a long time."
"Oh well, we gotta change that."
"You trying to get me drunk, Jax Teller?"
"Is it that obvious?"
"I don't think Wendy would be very happy with that. Speaking of, how are you two?"
"We're good.. we're good."
"That's not really convincing."
"We are.. it's just we going through a rough patch.. the whole honeymoon phase is over."
"All couples go through it. Just buy her some sexy lingerie and perform some foreplay and you'll be good to go. "
"She doesn't believe in foreplay."
"Jax, I didn't need that image."
"What? Am I reminding you about that night five years ago?"
My face turned serious.
"Not ready to joke about it?"
"No."
Okay, this wasn't my favorite chapter to write, but I hope it's okay to you guys. I promise it'll get better! Comment and reviews are welcome!