A Flicker of Redemption

Chapter 13

As soon as Happy had gotten back, he searched for Angelika. He talked to the prospect who told them all that happened was she did her laundry and they came back. He explained that she'd gone straight to her room and hasn't been seen since. Happy left him there to go to her room. He began knocking on the door but she didn't answer. He told her it was just him and to open up. After a minute or so he began to worry. After pounding on her door, and telling her to open up, she finally did as she yawned. He pushed her further into the room before shutting and locking the door.

"What happened? Why didn't you answer when I knocked?" He inquired.

"I took a nap." She shrugged.

"Oh. Ok. Are you ok? Anything happen while you were out?" He asked.

"Nope. Just sat there in silence while my laundry washed and dried. Folded it and came back here. Thought I'd lay down for a nap when I got back." She told him as he moved to sit on her bed.

He tapped his knees so she walked over where he pulled her between them then planted his lips on hers. He brought out things in her she wasn't sure how to explain. She slid her arms around his neck as they stood there, or sat in Happy's case, just kissing and being together. She liked the way he kissed and was loving the feeling of his lips on hers. When he moved to start kissing on her neck, her breath caught in her throat and her heart rate sped up. She let out a little moan as he bit her neck then licked where he'd just bitten. How he knew what she liked was a mystery to him since she didn't even know what she liked. She'd never gone this far with a man before.

Before he could leave a love mark on her, she pulled away. His eyes were dark and she felt bad but she wasn't entirely comfortable yet in crossing that line. Staring into her eyes he just nodded his silent understanding. She was young and hadn't had an experience that wasn't forced on her yet. He didn't want to push her into something she wasn't ready for. He encircled her waist with his arms and leaned his head against her chest. He was enjoying just being near her, touching her, and having her touching him as she ran her hands over his head.

There came a knock at her door making both look over to it. Chibs shouted that Happy was needed in church making the assassin grunt in response. He pulled her in for one last kiss before moving her to stand up. She watched him leave her dorm room without a word. She sighed as she sat down on her bed and laid back. He was bringing out feelings she was sure was going to lead to heartbreak and hurt. She knew it was a bad idea to get involved with someone, much less a biker, but he seemed to have this hold over her. That deep, commanding voice. That interesting tattoos. How he never gave up on getting information out of her. How he was generous in paying for her meals.

There was a new threat to SAMCRO and Jax was proposing a lockdown until they could deal with it. Happy wasn't sure how Angelika was going to take to being stuck in the clubhouse with a bunch of other people. She didn't seem to like it when the few that stayed there all the time were around. The blond biker leader asked for ideas on how to deal with the threat. Bobby had suggested they try and talk it out to find a peaceful agreement. Happy was sure, if what Jax and Juice were saying were true, that bloodshed would have to happen for this threat to back off and leave them alone.

Chibs grabbed Happy's arm as they were leaving church making the assassin look at him funny.

"Why were ya in Angelika's room?" The Scotsman asked.

"Why does it matter?"

"Ya know something about 'er the rest o' us don'. Are ya bonding with 'er over whatever it is?" Chibs inquired.

"She trusts me. I've gotten her to open up. She needs someone to talk to." Happy tried to explain.

"And that's you?" Chibs raised his eyebrow.

"Yes."

"Are there feelings there?" Chibs queried.

Happy shrugged out of his brother's grasp and walked out to his bike to follow Jax and Tig to their meeting. 'Must be if 'e won' deny it.' Chibs thought before walking out to his bike. Jax, Tig, Happy, Chibs, and Quinn were heading out to talk to the Prez of this new rival club to see if they could come to an understanding without shedding any blood. Happy wasn't convinced that was possible going by the intel Juice had uncovered. Bobby, Juice, and Ratboy had stayed behind to work in the auto shop while everyone else was gone. Angelika came out of her dorm and noticed the clubhouse was empty.

"Can I get you something?" She heard one of the prospects ask making her shake her head no.

She sat down at a table and looked out into the shop and watched the workers working on the bikes and cars that were there for repairs. Lunch time rolled around and Juice was sent out to get everyone's lunch. He walked in and found her sitting at a table just watching them. He took her lunch order before leaving not wanting to irritate Gemma for leaving her out. As he was returning from fetching lunch, the other bikers were returning. Bobby moved into the clubhouse to eat his lunch while Ratboy sat outside on the picnic table with Juice. Happy walked into the clubhouse to see Angelika sitting by herself eating.

He sat down with Tig and Chibs following suit. Jax walked to tell Bobby how things had gone and that they were to prepare for a lockdown. The blond biker leader left to call his mother to let her know. Happy looked over at her who was trying to pay attention to her meal instead of the three bikers at her table. He told her they were about to go on lockdown which meant no one was to leave the premises and there'd be a lot more people around. She just shrugged indifferently. As long as she could hole up in her room and avoid them, that was fine with her. It made Tig curious at why she didn't care. They were in danger which was the point of going on lockdown.

Gemma headed straight to the grocery store after grabbing her bag for the lockdown. Angelika watched as people began filtering onto the property. The clubhouse began to fill up making her a bit uncomfortable. Just like that first Friday night party. Opie had escorted his kids and 'ol lady to the lot before parking his bike. Gemma arrived shortly before the gate was closed. Jax had the prospects helping his mother bring in all the groceries she'd bought for the lock down. Tara led her boys to the playset so they could play while she got them settled in Jax's room.

Tara eyed Angelika suspiciously when she walked in and saw the blond sitting with Happy, Tig, and Chibs. Having not seen her before, she wasn't sure she belonged there at their lockdown. It was for family and friends only. She was neither as far as Tara knew. Gemma set outside by the playset watching her grandsons while Jax welcomed everyone to the lockdown and thanked them for their patience and understanding. Angelika looked around debating on bolting for her room or not. Locking eyes with Tara, and seeing the disgusted look on the brunette's face, made her decision for her. Happy watched as the petite blond stood up and walked to her room. He desperately wanted to go after her but Tig wanted to talk about their next move.

A/N: Think there's going to be a problem between the women during lockdown?

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