Where I Belong

"Do you mind if I sleep in here?" I asked chewing on my bottom lip. "I can't sleep in strange places".

"You don't need to explain yourself Ava. You can have my bed I just have a little business to take care of then I'll move into the spare". Would it be asking too much if I asked him to sleep in here too?

"Would it be okay if you stayed in here with me?" I asked "I promise I don't bit."

"Whatever makes you feel comfortable. I have some stuff to do first but by all means" He said motioning to the bed with his hand.

Feeling the bed dip I blinked my eyes open slowly a yawn escaping my mouth. Was that him just getting to bed?

"You can get under the covers Nate" I croaked my voice full of sleep.

Hearing him sigh I sat up not really being able to see him because of how dark it was. "I don't want to over step the line" Running a hand through his hair "Maybe I should just sleep in the spare room".

Before he could make any sudden movement I grabbed onto his forearm. "Please just stay here. You're not over stepping any line. I like you Nate and I know I've only known you for a day but something in my heart is telling me to trust you. I

somehow know you'll never hurt me. Do you know how good it feels being around a normal person? You make me feel normal" I whispered knowing his eyes hadn't left mine since I started talking.

Letting his fingers run over my hand that lay on his arm he grabbed a hold of it linking his fingers through mine. "I don't know what's going on but I feel connected to you.. and that just made me sound like the biggest loser ever" He sighed causing me to laugh.

"You're not a loser Nate. You're actually one of the nicest guys I've ever met. One that hasn't tried to get into my pants and I've been here for hours" I smiled "Thanks for tonight. If it wasn't for you I'd probably be sleeping in my car". "What happened Ava?" He asked

"I just didn't want to be there tonight. They have brothers over from the west and they'll be partying all night. I don't belong there Nate, I never will".

"Then why are you?" He asked turning onto his side so he could face me.

"That's a story for another time".

Slipping out of bed I glanced towards Nate, trying not to wake him I pulled open the door and made my way downstairs. I didn't want to wake him, god knows what time he finally got into bed. Finding the kitchen I almost jumped out of my skin. There was a women standing behind the cooker humming slightly to the radio.

Awkward! Who was she? And why was I just standing looking at her?

"Oh I didn't know Mr Thomas had company. Coffee?" She asked knocking me out of my thoughts.

"Yes please" I whispered not sure what to do with myself. "You can sit dear I won't bite" She smiled pouring some coffee into a mug for me.

Walking over to the kitchen table I pulled out a seat. Grabbing a hold of my coffee I could have moaned when the smell hit my nostrils. "Good morning Maria" Nate smiled as he walked into the kitchen. Glancing at him I gasped. How could he wake up and still look that good? "More like good afternoon Mr Thomas" She laughed holding out a cup for him to take.

Afternoon?

"What time is it?" I asked hating that I never had my phone on me.

"I'll leave you to it Mr Thomas'.

"Looks like you won't be working today" He grinned taking a seat beside me.

"Doesn't work like that Mr Hotshot. We all can't be lucky and be our own boss" I smiled sticking my tongue out at him.

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"Could always pull a sicky" He smirked looking at me from over his mug. "Spend the day with me? Let me get to know what goes through that little mind of yours. Let us get to know each other a little better?". Groaning I pouted my bottom lip "As great as that sounds I have life's to save. Are you able to drop me off at the hospital?" Standing I took my mug and began to wash it.

"Leave that Maria will get it later".

Rolling my eyes I finished washing my cup and placed it on the draining board to dry. I guess Maria was his house keeper.

"I'll get Shane to drop you off, I have to take care of business that isn't work.

"Could you just drop me off at the clubhouse?" I asked Shane as I got into the back of the SUV.

"Of course Miss Mendez".

"Ava" I smiled "Please call me Ava".

"Where the fuck have you been?" Blaze roared as I walked into the clubhouse. Oh boy.

Feeling my eyes fall into slits I glared at him "That's none of your concern" I snapped. Something had happened, the atmosphere had changed. "Blaze where's my dad?" I asked feeling the dread start in the pit of my stomach. I might not have the best relationship with my dad but I wouldn't want anything to happen to him.

"My mom? Is the baby okay?" I panicked. Oh god why the hell didn't I just stay here last night

"It's Tommy" He sighed rubbing a hand over his face. Only then did I realise he looked like crap.

"W - What happened?" I stuttered feeling the guilt settle in my stomach.

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"He was on a late run last night. Those fuckers got him on his way back". He growled slamming his fist on top of the bar. "Left him for dead".

Swallowing down the lump in my throat I started chewing on my bottom lip. If Tommy dies it would destroy them.

"Where were you Ava?" He asked walking over only stopping when he was within touching distance.

"Doesn't matter. Where's my dad?" I asked

Shaking his head his eyes fell into slits "He's at the hospital, your mom's there too. You should have seen his face when he found out you weren't working" Chuckling he folded his arms across his chest. "What has the little princess been up too?".

"Like I said it's none of your concern. Tim" I called watching his head snap up and look at me. "Could you drop me off at the hospital?".

"Tims busy" Blaze snapped "I'll take you" Grabbing a hold of my upper arm he dragged me out the clubhouse ignoring my protests for him to let me go.

"Let me go" I yelled pulling my arm out of his "Who do you think you are?" I screamed not caring that the people gathered outside were watching. "I told you last night to leave me alone. You have no right to put your hands on me". Breathing deeply I spun around and stormed towards the other members "One of you take me to the bloody hospital now" I snapped

"Sorry darlin' but I'd like to keep my knee caps" Jared smirked looking at Blaze over my shoulder. "The only way your getting there is on the back of his bike".

Gritting my teeth I turned my back on them and headed for the gates. There was no way I was getting on the back of his bike.

"Stop being stubborn and get on the damn bike. For once this isn't about you" He hissed the look in his eyes making my body shiver and not in a good way. "Well how about we make it about you Sean"