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CHAPTER 21

"What the hell are you doing here Jax?"

"What am I doing here? You've been gone for almost 2 fucking weeks Scarlett, without even a text to let us know you're ok. I've been basically running the club considering Val is a goddamn disaster. He barely even leaves his room. The guys are more focused on worrying about the both of you instead of getting shit done. He is going fucking insane Scarlett, thinking you tried to kill yourself again and-" he stopped himself, as if just realizing that Dom was in the room. Dom had an indescribable expression on his face.  He dug his hands through his hair, taking a step closer to me.

"Fuck Scar I didn't-"

I didn't give him a chance to finish before I shouldered by him and ran into the bathroom, slamming the door behind me and locking it. I felt the anger course through my veins as I gripped the sink, trying hard not to let my mind linger on the memory of that goddamn night. I could remember the exact way I felt that night and it was something I never wanted to feel again, it was something I promised myself I would never feel again. I gripped the sink harder, squeezing my eyes shut. I could remember the pain I felt that night, but more than anything I remembered the look on Val's face and all I could feel was the regret. I didn't realize what I was doing until the mirror was shattered, the broken glass painted with my blood.

"Scarlett?! Scarlett, open this fucking door right now." Jax's voice sounded angry, but almost scared as he pounded on the door.

"I think you've done enough, asshole. Just go back to wherever the fuck you came from, I can take care of her." I rolled my eyes at Dom even though he couldn't see me.

"You can take care of her? Says the same guy that almost got her fucking killed. Last time I checked she was with of the Sons, not the Kings. So why don't you just back the fuck up." I wrapped my hand in a towel and shoved through the door, almost knocking Jax over. I didn't even look at him.

"Both of you just shut the fuck up, please." I made my way over to the bed, grabbing the dress and going back into the bathroom. Jax tried to follow me in, but I slammed the door in his face. I threw the towel off, sliding the dress over my body. It hugged my curves perfectly and was surprisingly not as short as I imagined. I grabbed the first aid kit from under the sink, opening the door again to see Jax blocking it. I rolled my eyes, shoving the kit into his chest.

"Don't speak, just fix this." His eyes roamed down my body, his eyes darkening before he shook his head a little, putting his hand over mine where I held the kit against his chest. I pulled my hand away as if his touch had burned me, cursing the warmth that spread through my body when our skin met.

"Fuck Scar I'm sorry, I didn't mean-"

"Whatever Jax. I was fucked up when I told you that, and I wish I never had. It's my fault for thinking that I could trust you when I don't even know you." My voice was sharp, daring him to try to respond. I didn't bother looking at him, just held out my hand for him to wrap up while I fumbled with my shoes. Dom was still standing at the door silently.

"You ready to go?" I asked and he just nodded. He had the same look on his face, the look of pity and worry.

"Don't get all sentimental on me now, Dom. We still aren't friends." He shook his head, forcing a smile.

"Never." I nodded.

"Good. I'll meet you downstairs." He just nodded again, but he hesitated.

"I'm fine Dom, I promise." He sighed before walking out, leaving me with Jax. I could feel his hands wrapping a bandage around my knuckles, his skin leaving behind a trail of fire on mine.

"Val is really fucked up Scar. He's been a goddamn mess since you left."

"Well you can go back and tell him I'm fine, I'm sure he'll get over it." I tried to brush him off, but he gripped my wrist and pulled me to face him. I tried not to look up at him, keeping my eyes focused on the ground. He gripped my chin between his thumb and forefinger, forcing me to look up into his eyes. I glared at him, cursing the way my body urged me to lean into him.

"He made me promise that once I found you, I wouldn't come home without you." I scoffed, pulling my face from his hands and moving away from him. I grabbed my jacket, heading towards the door.

"Better get comfy then, because I'm not going anywhere. Especially not back there." I gave him an evil smirk before walking out of the room. I heard him groan in frustration before calling out after me.

"Where are you going Scarlett?"

"None of your goddamn business. Just leave me alone Jax." I practically ran out the door, not waiting to hear his response. I climbed into Dom's shiny black sportscar where he was waiting for me, letting out a breath of air. He was looking at me with the same expression he had when Jax spilled my secret. I silently begged him not to say anything. His eyes travelled down my body, coming to rest at my feet before he smiled and shook his head, looking back at the road.

"Really Scar? Chucks?" I laughed and he took off, speeding away just as Jax came running out the door.