Thrill of Speed

She kissed his cheek.

*&*

Clay looked disappointed, "What would it take?"

"Nothing. I won't do it. I won't try to take power from Jax." She said softly.

Clay was surprised, "I didn't ask that."

"But it was your plan. I love you Dad. You'd better go."

They headed to his mom's house. When they got there Delilah stuck her hands casually in her pockets and realized something was missing.


*&*

"Good night." He kissed his daughters cheek.

He noticed her looking

*&*

Opie walked into the kitchen when he saw Clay leave, "What the FUCK Nat?"

"I know...." She muttered. She put her head in her hands. Opie walked over to the counter and finished cutting up the vegetables. He didn't say anthing else until he was done preparing supper.

He pulled her hand out of her pocket. "Stop." He whispered, "It's not there."

"Why??" She whispered harshly.

*&*

"I said no.." Nat mumbled.

"It's in the sewer." He said softly.

*&*

Clay looked at her, "I'm not mad at you. I am just confused. My loyalty is to the club. But when it comes to Clay and Jax, I usually pick Jax. Right now I'm a little torn..."

"You don't have to choose my dad over Jackson because of me." She told him.

"You're an ass." She mumbled then walked away to help Gemma in the kitchen.

*&*

"I'm not going to. Jax is my brother. Your dad is wrong." Opie said softly.

He sighed and shook his head.

*&*

She smiled at him weakly, "I love you, Opie."

"Hey ma." He kissed her cheek.

*&*

"I love you too." He kissed her.

Gemma kissed his cheek.

(*(

Opie and Nat ate their dinner and then he showered and got ready to go to the meeting.

A little while later

Jax dropped Delilah off at Natalie's and ended to the club house. He and Opie pulled into the parking lot at the same time.

Natalie smiled at her friend, "How is everything?"

"Jax told me he loved me today." Delilah smiled. She was over being mad at Jax about the coke for now. She was too excited about his love.

Natalie grinned, "He doesn't tell anyone but family that!"

Delilah took a seat on the couch and smiled slightly, "I guess he loves me then."

Nat smiled, "I'm glad. He needed to find a good woman."

She smiled, "I feel safe with him."

Two hours later, Jax and Opie returned. Jax looked pissed off. Opie had warned him before the meeting about Clay trying to take his power again.

"Let's go sweetheart." Jax said as they walked in.

"You okay?" Delilah asked as she rose from her seat.

"Just tired." He growled.

"Alright." She raised an eyebrow and went to say her good byes.

Opie sighed and looked at his best friend, "Don't be mad at them. None of it is their fault."

"I'm only angry with Clay." Jax snapped. Opie raised an eyebrow. He gave Jax a quick hug.

"Get outta here so I can fuck your sister." Opie joked. Jax couldn't help but laugh.

"You're disgusting." Jax said as he and Delilah headed out.

When they got home Jax explained to her what happened.

"I'm sorry." Delilah sighed, "That wasn't right."

(*(

"He's mad..." Natalie muttered as they walked into their bedroom.

"Don't act like you're on my side just because I am pissed." Jax glared at her.

*&*

Opie shrugged, "Jackson is always mad about something. He's tired of Clay's bullshit. Everytime they mend everything, Clay does something like this. And I know that Jax doesn't like that Clay was trying to use you as a pawn. Anyway, let's forget it." He tugged at her clothes so she'd get an idea what he wanted.

"I'm always on your side, Jackson." She said strongly.

"Unless I tell you to not do drugs." Jax snapped.

"You of all people have no right to judge my behavior!" Delilah exclaimed.

*&*

"So beautiful." Opie whispered against her lips.

"I have EVERY fucking right!" He exclaimed.

*&*

Natalie smiled at him. There clothes were shed and they were soon doing the deed. Neither one took the time to think about the fact that this time (and the past few weeks) they'd "forgotten" condoms.

"I don't bother you about your shit! I don't say anything about any of it Jax!" Delilah said.

"Don't give me that crap, you knew who I was when you decided to get involved with me!" He hissed.

"And you knew about my 'habit' when you decided to get involved with me!" She yelled frustrated.

(*(

Opie pulled her to him after, "I love you."

"Do you like living here? Do you LIKE getting to spend time with my mother and my sister?" He snapped.

"Are you threatening me?" Delilah asked, obviously shocked.

*&*

"I love you too." She whispered as she fell into a deep sleep.