Life Like Rocks

Chapter 7

I slowly woke up when I heard the sound of birds chirping outside. I push the covers back and swing my legs over, planting my feet on the floor. I stand up and padded over to the door, unlocking it and heading outside.

I walk barefooted over to the bar and check on my bike. I tear up when I run my hand over the gas tank, then the seats. I crouched, then I put my forehead against the left side of the tank.

Why'd Jax give me this bike? Did he want to taunt me or was he truly giving it to me because he loved me, I ask myself, slowly standing up. I pull the kickstand up after I straddled the bike, then I move it to the parking spot in front of room 106.

Just as I put the kickstand back down, Ezekiel walks to the door and leans against it. I give him a shy smile which he returns. He walked over and gave a low whistle.

"She's a beauty," he said.

"She... It.. Whatever you wanna call the bike, was the last gift Jax gave me. I've had her for two years," I muttered softly.

"Will it be okay if your bike rode on a trailer to your new place," Ezekiel asked.

"No, because she doesn't have to. I can ride, I slept well," I muttered.

I crossed my arms, my temper rising. It took a lot for me to get angry, but that bike had been Jax's. I closed my eyes and my shoulders shook. I tensed when Ezekiel hugged me, but I welcomed it at the same time. I felt myself shaking more out of fear than in anger.

"How about I drive the truck that will pull the trailer and you ride with me. My bike and yours on the trailer," Ezekiel soothed.

"You'll be careful driving," I murmured softly.

"And if I scratch her, I'll do my damnedest to fix her back to how she is now," Ezekiel said.

"You'd fix her?".

Ezekiel nodded, then he smiled at me. He pulled me into a hug again, his scent calming me more than Jax's used to. I return the hug, feeling myself slowly trusting him.

Ezekiel hummed softly and smiled gently. I closed my eyes and sigh softly. I felt Ezekiel's arms gently squeeze me, a blush tinting on my cheeks and ears.

Can I love and trust a Mayan? Will I forget Jax or will Jax always have a place in my heart that I'll never fill with love?