54: Sweet Surprise

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Tiny POV

Thankfully, Lily fell asleep in the car, getting the sleep she desperately needed before being awake the rest of tonight. She didn't know that the entire club was waiting to see her and celebrate her return home. Everyone has been asking about the blue-eyed beauty and her return because just like the other girls, Lily is a huge part of the Phoenix Riders family.

Hawk parked at the clubhouse, and I waited for everyone to unload and get inside before waking Lily.

"Hey, Sunshine. We are home," I whispered, pushing the fallen hair from her face. She rubbed her face against my shoulder, and I smiled. Fucking cute.

Lily yawned but didn't move. I kissed her head, and she gave me a sheepish smile.

"Are you ready to go inside?" I asked, and she nodded before we got out.

Lily stared at the clubhouse, nervous, but I knew she had nothing to be worried about. Things have changed since she left, but all for the better and all because of her.

"I want you to know that everyone is very excited for you to be home and will probably bombard you with a million questions. So when you have had enough, just let me know, and you can go to bed," I promised, squeezing her hand.

"Thank you," she smiled, and I opened the door.

"Lily!" Ginger squealed, ran over, and embraced Lily in a hug.

"I missed you too," Lily laughed, and Ginger stepped back.

"Thank god you are back because this man has been losing his damn mind without you. He even knocked-"

"Ginger," I warned, cutting her off, and both girls snapped their heads in my direction. I wanted the bathroom to be a surprise, and I didn't need Ginger ruining it now.

"What I was going to say," Ginger continued, staring me down. "Was that he knocked down every damn house he could, going insane looking for you, and I'm so happy you're back."

I let out a breath. Ginger winked before taking Lily's hand and dragged her into the backyard, where the rest of the club gathered to celebrate Lily. We were missing Whiskey, Kayla, Killer, and Ace, but the rest of us wanted to ensure Lily felt welcomed.

However, it also meant we were feasting on store-bought pizza and beer, but I didn't care. I have Lily and that's all that matters.

While the girls talked, I grabbed some pizza before tugging Lily away, and onto my lap at the table. We kept the conversation light and centered on baby Callie or our time in Atlanta. Lily answered all of Ginger's questions about what baby Callie looked like and how excited she was for Ellie to have a sister. The girls were seven months apart and would be the best of friends.

The party died down around one a.m. and Lily sleepily trudged over to me, and I pulled her onto my lap. "Ready to call it a night?" I asked.

Lily nodded, and we said goodnight to those left and headed to my room. With everything going on, I forgot that I put the few clothing items Lily owned away in her closet section, but Lily noticed.

"You put all of my stuff away?" she asked, looking at the open closet door.

"I didn't want you to return to a mess or a place that didn't feel like yours. If you would rather have your own room, thenI can make that happen too. Whatever you want, Sunshine, it's yours," I replied, more than willing to move down the hall if she wanted her own space.

"Um...thank you." Lily turned to me, unsure. "Can we maybe take it one day at a time?"

I kissed her forehead and smiled. "Of course. Now, let me show you where your stuff is, and we can get ready for bed," I said, and she agreed.

The bags from the boutique sat on the closet floor, which I would put away later, but I showed Lily her half of the closet. Neither of us had a lot of clothes and only five pairs of shoes between the two of us, leaving a large corner empty. My goal was to fill it with everything Lily might want, and I suspect the other girls will happily take Lily shopping.

Lily picked out a pair of sweats and one of my shirts and said she wanted to wash up before bed. I stayed in the closet, hanging up her clothes, and smiled. The bathroom door opened, and I heard the faintest gasp.

Exiting the closet, I leaned against the doorframe and stared at Sunshine, with tears in her eyes and the clothes crumpled on the floor. I remained silent, not wanting to ruin this moment for her, but I knew the guys, and I had just made Lily the happiest girl here.

"Tiny...you-" she stopped, stepped inside the bathroom, and I followed behind.

We had rearranged the layout of the small bathroom to accommodate the large tub. On the left-hand side, sat the sink and counter with a large mirror above it, at the perfect height for my tall goddess and me. The toilet was in the far-left corner, while the entire right side held a walk-in shower with a large soaker tub inside, leaving a small shower space.

Lily walked in small circles, taking everything in before she turned to me, jumped in my arms, and wrapped her long legs around me.

I'll take this type of approval any day.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you," she whispered.

"Anything for you," I whispered, meaning it whole-heartedly.

I squeezed her before setting her down and showing her the new tub. "Now, we know the water turns on, but no one has used it yet. I wanted you to be the first," I smiled.

Blush rose on Lily's cheeks. I couldn't hold back my laugh as I kissed her nose before stepping into the shower and turning on the tub. Tiger also bought the bubble bath soap Lily loved, and I poured a heaping amount into the tub.

I picked up Lily's pajamas and set them on the stool next to the tub. "Enjoy, Sunshine," I winked and closed the door behind me with a smile plastered on my face.

100% worth the days of hard work and stress of it all. Lily's beaming face will forever be seared in my head, and I will do anything to keep it that way. She may want to know about her past, but not tonight. I refuse to ruin her night.

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