CHAPTER 7

I woke up the next morning only wearing Happy's dark blue SAMCRO shirt. I lifted my head to see all of our clothes scattered across his dorm room floor. I giggled when I saw my thong hanging off of the lamp in a rolled up mess.

"What the hell you laughing about?" Happy's deep voice stops my giggling. I smile and kiss his cheek. "Nothing," I say. He ignores my answer, bringing me closer to him with his left arm. I would say we were snuggling but he would beg to differ.

His shirt raises higher up my thighs when he moved me. His hands stroke my body, trailing my hips eagerly. I wiggle away from him, causing him to groan.

"Quit playing, girl," he sighs, finally setting me on top of him. I wrap my legs around his waist and lean down to kiss him. I place my hands on his hard pecs and grind on him, kissing his neck here and there. He rubs his hands along my waist, trying to lift the shirt up more. I slap his hand away and he raises his eyebrows darkly.

"Nope. No morning sex," I lean down. "I'm sore," I whisper in his ear, licking the side of his neck.

I feel him grow excited underneath me and I get up immediately. "Hey!" he grabs my wrist. I wrench it away playfully and blow him a kiss as I get up. "NIA!" he growls when I open the door to leave. I laugh to myself when I hear him sigh in frustration.

I make my way down the hall and into the kitchen. I pass by a lot of drunk and hungover members, along with their pick of crow eaters from the night before. I smile when I see orange juice in the fridge. That's all I wanted right now. I leave the fridge open as I poor a glass for myself. I go to close the fridge door after and scream.

"Holy shit!" I see Lana. She was in the same attire as I was and laughing her ass off at me. I had my hand on my chest in surprise from her pop up visit. "I can't believe I actually scared you, cuz," she shakes her head. I stick my tongue out at her, "Yeah, yeah."

"Sooo," she nods at the shirt I had on. She knew it was Happy's. I smirk and do the same to her. She scoffs and replies, "I've done this before, honey. You, on the other hand, haven't." I shrug and sip my orange juice trying not to laugh.

"Well are you gonna share what happened or what? Now is the best time since everyone and they mama asleep!" she crossed her arms and leaned against the counter.

I set my cup down and began to speak.

But not before Gemma came strolling in with her black robe on. Matched her heart, I smiled to myself.

We were quiet as soon as we saw her. I'm sure she heard us talking before she came in though.

"What? Juicy gossip stops because of me?" Lana rolls her eyes out of habit as I shrug for my answer.

"Save the nervous look, sweetheart," Gemma tells me. "I already gave the speech to your cousin a long time ago. No need in doing it twice," she states as she fixes herself a cup of coffee.

I nod and continue making small talk with Lana before we got interrupted again.

"Well, well, well. I feel like I'm in a porn shoot right about now. Double cocoa meets Diosa," Tig dreams as he stumbles into the kitchen still hung over. He eyes Lana and I with just our shirts on, smiling. He stops when he sees Gemma giving him a stern look. He coughs like he wasn't just creeping on us and makes up something to leave the room.

We all laugh and shake our heads at his crazy behavior.

"I'm gonna head back," I tell them, pointing to the door. Gemma nods and Lana does the same as I do.

We were giggling as soon as we got into the hallway. I was reenacting Tig stumbling before we went back to our respective rooms. I walk further down from her and open Hap's door wide before shutting it.

I ruffle my thick black curls and hop back in bed. Hap's back was facing me as I slid back in. He rolled over and snatched me up after a minute of tapping his shoulder. I squeal and smile when he sits me back on top of him. A hint of a smile shows across his lips and I blush.

"You're changing me," he states as if it were a bad thing. "Sometimes change is good," I kiss his cheek.

He sighs and shrugs at me. I cuddle against him after getting off of his lap. He wraps his arm around my shoulder, bringing me close.

"Lets go for a ride today. Got some shit to do in the garage real quick and then we can go. If you don't mind waiting?" he added.

I acted like I was thinking real hard about it. He shook his head and squeezed my arm a little. "Yeah. I got time to ride with you," I cheesed at him. He kisses me before we start to get ready for the day.

"You got everything?" he asks me after a few minutes. Happy was buckling his pants and throwing on an old wife beater for work. I was wiggling back into my jeans and smirked, "Yeah." I look around just to make sure and head over to my cell phone. It was dying. I only had six percent left. Great.

I put my phone back down and head to the bathroom. Hap said I could use one of his new toothbrushes. I thanked him and did my routine as best as I could, being unprepared and all.

Hap still had to drop me off at Jax's house since my car was there.

Happy puts on a white SON shirt and gets his shoes on after he uses the bathroom too. We head out the door and walk to the center of the club house.

"Where you guys headed?" Jax nods. He was sitting at the bar with Chibs and Tig. Half of the people I saw earlier were gone now.

"Gotta take her back to your place to pick up her car," he gives him that bro hug shake thing. You know, the guy hug.

Jax nods and we bid them goodbye on the way out. Happy puts his arm around my waist and leads me through the door. He hands me his helmet once we reach his bike and sits down. He grabs me and puts me in between his legs. He looks as if he were trying to find the right words to speak.

"What?" I flutter my eyelashes. He was staring at me like he never saw a woman before. It was cute and admiring at the same time. He rubs his thumbs up and down my sides as he holds me.

"I'm feeling deep things for you, Nia," he looks at me. It seemed like it was hard for him to say that. I wasn't surprised since he never really showed that much emotion to people. "I am too, Hap," I confess and bite my lip out of habit. He gives a few head nods deep in thought and reaches for my face. His tan skin rubs against my brown skin. I close my eyes and embrace the feeling of comfort with him.

I lean down to kiss him after a second. He brings me closer and kisses me harder. I moan and rub his head and the back of his neck. He groans and his jaw clenches. I retreat from our kiss slowly and look at him with so much passion. He does the same to me as well.

"I don't know what the fuck you're doing to me..but don't stop," he tells me. I grin and nod, kissing his cheek as I swing my leg over the seat.

He turns and starts the bike up, revving his engine. He starts to ride as soon as I wrap my arms tightly around him. I scream and hit his shoulder as he tilts the bike upward, making the front wheel lift up from the ground. He laughs darkly and we go on our way out of Teller-Morrow.

We get to Jax's house soon and he stops right next to my car. I get off the bike and hand him his helmet. He thanks me and puts it onto himself. He leans out to kiss me bye right after. I run my tongue along his and suck it a little. He hums into our kiss, not expecting my attack. I had my hand on his chin, tilting his face to mine. I let go once we were done and wink at him. He smiles one of his rare big smiles and I grin too. I loved seeing him smile like that! I get goosebumps. Jesus Christ.

"Call me when you're coming over," I peck his lips this time. He nods his head and speeds off onto the road.

I sigh in a dreamy state and leave to go back home.

I was thinking the whole ride home how truly happy I've been feeling ever since I met him. This man was exactly what I wanted in a guy, despite all of his criminal ways.

I cared about him for him. He was sweet and loving towards me. I ain't gon' lie though. I did have to set him straight the first time he tried to pull that "broad" shit with me. He learned his lesson after that. Ever since then he's been nothing but respectful and kind to me. The sex was fucking insane. Real good, I smirk just thinking about it. And I got to see my cousin more often since our men were in the same club. Everything was sugar and spice right about now.

SIX MONTHS LATER

"HAPPY! Stop fucking around and hand me the bottle!" I shout. I was on my bed painting my toenails. So I didn't see the point in walking across the room for the topcoat when he was right there, not doing anything. We were late to go to dinner at Gemma's place so I was trying to rush. He told me last minute that dinner would be at five and not seven anymore.

Thankfully my hair was nice and freshly washed. My curls were poppin and tight. I decided to grow out my hair so it was a little above my shoulders now. But my wardrobe was going to make us late. Me mostly. Happy was already in his leather and had jeans on. All he did was lace back up his Tims. I scoff at his manly attire and lack of hard work to get ready.

He smirks and lifts up a different colored nail polish, knowing that was not the one I needed.

"If you don't hand me that damn bottle in five seconds, you're not getting any pussy for a week," I raise my arched eyebrows. He squints his almost black eyes at me and laughs.

"Oh I can definitely get pussy, babe," he was referring to the crow eaters. My eyes widen in anger and I throw my pillow at him. He dodged it and laughed loudly at my childish reply.

I pouted and continued painting my nails.

"Alright, alright. Here," he handed me the top coat. I snatched it away, still pouting. He groaned and leaned down to kiss me before apologizing horribly. I turned my face so he would kiss my cheek.

"Really?" he stands back. I smirk and act like nothing is wrong. He grabs my face and roughly kisses me after, tongue and all. I moan and grab his hand in mine, kissing his thick and juicy lips. I bit his lip and suck on it. He moans with me and massages his tongue with mine before backing away.

I lick my lips and he shakes his head. "You're bad," he smirks down at me. "Meh," I joke before laughing.

"I'm gonna leave the room before I have you bent over my knee," he says like he was suggesting it should happen right now. I throw another pillow at him as he stared at me for an answer.

"Damn! Okay. So fucking abusive," he yelps as he dodges it again, leaving the room.

About half an hour goes by and I am almost done getting ready.

"NIA!" I hear my man yell. I roll my eyes and don't say anything. "I know you fuckin' hear me! Hurry that ass up before I make you," he threatens.

"You ain't gon' do shit," I mutter to myself in the mirror, applying mascara. I saw that my mouth was gaping open and I instantly closed it. Next thing I know, Happy was leaning against the door. Oh shit. "What was that?" he challenged me with a mean look in his eyes.
"Nothing, baby," I give him an obnoxious air kiss. He shakes his head and leaves, knowing I was talking smack. His figure fades into the dark with the hallway. He had on his leather and a black thermal tonight. I loved when he wore thermals. His muscles always rippled through them.

After I was done daydreaming, my make up was done. I walk out of the room and into the hallway. "Okay! I'm done," I reveal myself.

"Finally," he looks up from his cell phone. He was sitting wide legged on the couch, minding his own business.

I stand and give him a look since he wanted to have an attitude. Shit, I know I look good. He better be happy I'm not one of these ratchet hoes out here in the bay, wearing anything that stretches over my booty.

He looks me up and down, taking in my outfit. I had on a long cream colored fitted dress. My curvy body looked luscious in all the right places. I had black leather low top boots on and a leather jacket to match. I wore hoops and my makeup was natural looking, except for my bold dark lippie. It was called Spice. Matched my chocolate skin very well.

"Maybe we can be a little late," Happy drools at me. "Mnmm," I dismiss and tell him to come on with a wave of my manicured hand.

He gets up and grabs me by the waist. He pulls me back against him and turns me around. "Yes, Happy?" I look up at him. He smirks and nods for me to kiss him. I kiss his cheek and he frowns. I kiss his lips, wiping my lipstick away and turn back around. He smacks my ass and smiles when it jiggled. "Stooop!" I whine, knowing he was loving every moment of it. "You better keep your hands to yourself when we go to dinner, Hap. I mean it," I order.

"I will," he slaps my ass again. I gasp and go to hit him. He runs ahead of me to his bike while I lock the door. "Perve!" I yell at him, walking down the driveway.

"You love it!" he grins.

I did.

GEMMA'S HOUSE

Everybody was here for dinner, except Juice and Clay. Juice was looking after Clay since no one else was trying to. Nobody really trusted him these days. Not even his used to be right hand, Tig.

Happy and I got here about twenty minutes ago. The guys were all in the living room talking bullshit with each other. I was playing with the kids and Lana was helping cook with her favorite person, Gemma.
I passed on that lovely bonding moment. Abel was sitting with me as Opie's kids were playing video games on the TV. Abel leaned up to tell me a "secret" and kissed me on the cheek. I giggled and kissed him back on his cheek. He blushed and smiled cutely after, swinging his legs against the couch.

Jax had nudged Happy to watch our little encounter. He grinned and laughed while Jax smirked at his boy.

"Already trying to steal the ladies from us," Hap replied after sipping some more of his beer. Jax agreed and continued talking to him.
I get up to go wash my hands once Gemma claimed that dinner would be ready in five.

I roll up my long sleeves as I go to the bathroom and wash my hands. I hear heavy footsteps close by, already knowing who it was. Happy came up behind me and shut the bathroom door.

"Uh uh," I shake my head. I had dried my hands off by this point. "What?" He tries to look innocent. And if you know Hap, innocence and him don't go hand in hand.

"Just real quick," he rubs my sides. I naturally place my arms around his neck. "No, babe," I kiss his lips quickly. He starts rubbing on my booty, copping all types of feels. I rub his chest a little and look up at him biting his lips.

"When we get home, you can do whatever you want with me," I suggest. He sulks a little because nothing would be happening right now.

"Promise?" He says. "Yes," I kiss his cheek, letting go. He roughly grabs me back, "Yes, what?"

Ooh. He so nasty, I think to myself.

"Yes, Killa," I joke, grabbing him closer to me by his leather. I knew he wanted me to call him daddy. He stares at me before I stroke his cheek softly, "Later. I promise."

He smirks cockily and taps his lips. I kiss him, putting my all into it. He groans and massages my butt with his big hands.

"Hey! Can a lad use the bathroom for Christ's sake, brother?!" We hear Chibs bang on the door.

I open the door and Chibs eyebrows raise. I smile at him and walk out like nothing was going on. Happy follows but not before Chibs said something.

"Ya cheeky bastard!" He smiles at Happy as they both look back at me.

I shake my head and help set up dinner with Lana, Gemma, and Lyla. Once everyone is settled and situated, we eat like there's no tomorrow. Happy was rubbing my thigh up and down, giving me goosebumps. I smiled at him and he winked back. Gemma caught our little interaction in disbelief. Who knew the "unholy one" of the bunch would find love so fast?

"So when's the ink coming, darlin'?" Jax nods to me from across the table.

Jax noticed when they were going on club runs that Hap hadn't done anything in over half a year. Not one gash as far as he could see. It triggered his mind to start up questions. For as long as he could remember, no girl ever caused him to pass up pussy on the road.

He even tried to ask Lana about us a couple of times, but she never spilled.

Girl code.

Lana chokes on her food a little before gulping down her cup of water. Rat slapped her back, trying to help. In reality, he made it a little worse. I would have laughed if it weren't for this sensitive subject.

I slowly look up at him. "Ink?" I ask him even though I knew well enough. Happy stared between Jax and I after drinking more of his alcohol.

"I actually haven't talked to her about that yet. Wanted to do it in private," he told his president. Jax nodded and left it alone, sensing the tension from everyone looking on in curiosity.

Happy squeezed my hand under the table in reassurance. I gave a small grin and continued on with my dinner.

A few hours had passed and we were now in his dorm, cuddling.

"Happy don't ask me if you don't mean it," I finally spoke up. We were laying naked in his bed, enjoying each other's company after sex. I trailed my finger down his rigid jaw line and he grabbed my small hand in his larger one. He kissed it, caressing his lips over my skin.

"Trust me, Nia. If I didn't wanna ask you, I would have nipped that shit in the bud at dinner tonight."

His rough voice sounded..well, not so rough when he said that to me. I could tell he was being real sincere.

I tilt his chin towards me to kiss him. I kissed him slow, wrapping my arms around him. He gets on top of me and kisses my neck.

"Hap?" I whisper. I place my hands on his chest to stop his movements. "Hmm?" he grunts, looking down. I play with the chain around his neck due to my nervous state.

"It's okay if you don't say it back now..or ever. I just have to tell you something that's been on my mind a lot."

He nods for me to go on. I look him dead in the eyes. My voice gets small when I speak..

"I've kinda been feeling this way for the last two months now. I've been a pussy about it though," I laugh trying to hide my feelings.

"What is it?" his voice deepens. I try not to stare at his dark eyes and chicken out. Oh God, I think to myself. Just breathe, Nia.

Say it.

I hesitate.

"Nia," Happy growls in annoyance.

I close my eyes and sigh,

"I think...I'm in love with you."