Shain

My knees were weak as I followed Moose back to my temporary home. I was so nervous I didn't offer him a drink or anything. I just walked to the living room and plopped down on the couch. He took a seat next to me. When he reached over and took one of my hands in his, I became scared. Was there something wrong after all? What had he and Daredevil talked about? He was studying me. While he did, I thought about my stay.

It had gone better than I could've ever imagined. The whole club had been warm and welcoming, but even after my short introduction to them, I expected nothing less. It was Daredevil who had amazed me. He had been so attentive and made sure to spend hours with me when he wasn't working. We talked, watched movies, played pool and hung out with the others. He told me about his life growing up and his family. I was envious of him having three brothers, a sister and both parents and they were close and loving. They lived in Florida but had lived in Louisiana growing up. I could hear a slight drawl in his voice when he spoke. I found it sexy.

Sexy was the key word for him in general. From his voice to his body to his face and his actions, I was drawn to him more and more. I found myself not wanting to go home which was crazy. My life was there and despite his actions, he hadn't indicated he wanted anything other than friendship. It was as if the kisses he gave me in the hospital and what he said was forgotten. I figured it was because he'd changed his mind after getting to know me. Depressing but that was life.

"Moose, what's this about? You're scaring me."

"You have nothing to be scared about. How has your stay been? Have they been treating you well?"

I blinked. That was what he wanted to ask? "It's been great, actually. They gave me a whole trailer to myself as you can see, and it has everything I could need. Saint and Luciana made sure I got my medication, like the doctor wanted. Tomorrow is the last dose then they'll remove this pesky IV port. The whole club has included me in everything and I've had a blast getting to know them. I think you guys made the right choice in befriending them. Why? Did you think they wouldn't be nice to me?"

"I wasn't worried the club would take less than great care of you or make you welcome. Was there anything else you discovered while here?" He gave me an expectant look but I had no idea what he meant.

"Um, I don't know what you mean. I wasn't out sightseeing. I've been pretty sore."

"Okay, this dancing around isn't me. I'll just ask. What about Daredevil? Have you spent a lot of time with him? What do you think of him?"

"He's been wonderful. He's made sure I don't get bored. We've spent a lot of time talking and hanging out together. We've become friends, I think."

"Is that all? Friends? Or are you attracted to him more than as a friend?"

Talking about men wasn't something we did. In the past, any guy I liked or got involved with was kept as far from Moose as possible. Not that it helped. He always inserted himself into things and had never liked a guy I was with. Of course even at twenty-eight I knew he preferred to believe I was still a virgin. More than one guy had broken up with me after telling me my cousin and the club were too much. Honestly, I was glad to see them go. If they were so easily intimidated they weren't for me. The club would always be part of my life. They were my family, so I didn't know if I should be frank with him about how Daredevil was affecting me or not.

"I want the truth," he said when I didn't respond immediately.

Saying the hell with it, I dove off the proverbial cliff and gave him everything. If he ran outta here screaming, it was his own fault. "Truth is he has me going crazy. I find myself totally attracted to him, like more than any guy in the past. He pissed me off that day when I left, but since then he's been incredible. He's spent all his spare time with me even though I told him it wasn't necessary. We've talked about so many things. Do you know he has four siblings and his parents are still alive and he's close to them? They visit each other several times a year despite living in Florida. I'm gonna miss him, everyone when I go home."

"Does he want to be more than friends?"

"I don't think so. I mean I thought he did and then he changed."

"Changed how?"

"He kissed me at the hospital a couple of times but since then he hasn't tried to do it again," I told him dejectedly. It was weird sharing this stuff with him.

"If he was, would you want to see where it could go with him? See if he and you could end up together permanently?"

I swallowed the lump in my throat so I could answer him. "I believe I would more than anything. No one has ever captured my attention or desire like him."

"Tut, tut, I don't need to hear about your desires. Gross. Okay, here's the deal. Daredevil asked for my blessing I guess for him to pursue a relationship with you. I told him I needed to know your thoughts first before I said yea or nay. It sounds like you're agreeable."

I nodded my head emphatically. Hope was blossoming in me.

"So this means you two need to figure out how to have one across the distance. It'll take work. If you're sure you want to try, I'll let him know."

"You'll bless it?"

"Oh, I didn't say I was just gonna bless it without making him pay a bit of a tax shall we say." A huge grin spread across his face. There was a slight evil look to it.

"Moose, what're you gonna do?"

"You'll see. Enough feelings talk. I need to get back and do something manly. I feel like I have a vagina now," he shuddered as he said it.

I punched him in the arm. "Shut up asshole. You wait. One of these days you'll want to talk about feelings and I'll remind you of the vagina remark."

"Never happening," he replied as he stood up. He dragged me to my feet as he did. The walk back wasn't fast enough. I had to see what he would do and I was praying it wouldn't make Daredevil change his mind. If it did, I may have to kill Moose.

Entering the common room, I saw even more people were there than when we left. All conversation petered off when they spotted us. I felt Daredevil's gaze drilling into me. I gave him a tentative smile. What I desired to do was run over and throw myself in his arms and kiss him. A nudge to my ribs had me glancing over at Moose. He leaned down and whispered so only I could hear him.

"Go give the poor bastard a kiss before he dies. But keep it tame. I'll wait to make him pay long enough for you to kiss him goodbye," he chuckled as he said the last part.

"Don't you dare. I mean it. Be nice," I hissed back.

"I'm always nice," he lied.

Pushing him away, I walked toward Daredevil. When I got closer, I sped up. He scooted his chair away from the table. Before he could stand or say anything, I sat down on his lap, reached up and grasped his face and laid my mouth on his. He didn't respond for half a second then he wrapped me in his arms and kissed me. It was a kiss which curled my toes. I'd heard the expression but never knew it was real. My body began to tingle and I got turned on.

Vaguely in the distance I heard whistles, catcalls and stomping of feet. They meant nothing. Only his mouth did. It wasn't until we were wrenched apart did I focus on anything else. There stood Moose glaring down at us.

"I said to keep it tame. Enough. Me and this bastard have a date. He's not getting you that easily."

Daredevil rubbed my back and gazed up at my cousin with a calm expression. "What do you want? Whatever it is, I'll do it. I'm not giving her up."

"Moose, tell us why you're not killing him for kissing our Shain," Fender asked with a growl. Flint and X-Ray were nodding their heads in agreement.

"What the fuck?" Laz practically hollered. He resembled an irate man. What was his problem?

"Seems Daredevil wants to have a relationship with Shain. She's of the same mind. He asked for my blessing. I'm willing to give it conditionally but only after he and I have a few rounds in the ring. I remember you have a ring here. Let's go blow off some steam. I need to forget that kiss and beat your ass for wanting to take my cousin away."

"No! No fighting," I yelled. Moose was a brutal fighter, even when it was with his brothers. I didn't want him hurting Daredevil.

I yelped as Daredevil stood with me in his arms. He let my feet gently touch the ground, but he kept his arms around me. He hugged me. "It's alright, darlin'. He deserves it, and he only wants to be sure I get a taste of what I'll receive if I hurt you. I'd do the same with any guy who wants my sister. No time like the present if you're ready." He directed this to Moose, who nodded yes.

It became a blur for me as arrangements were made to go to the gym where they had the ring. I was given another quick kiss before Daredevil handed me off to the women. I was surprised when a bunch of them took me with them to the gym. I intended to watch to be sure it didn't get out of hand, but I had no idea they'd want to. Those who didn't go stayed to watch the kids. In short order, we were there, and both of them were in the ring preparing to fight. I was jostled as Laz pushed in between me and Adara. He was scowling as he sat beside me.

"You're not seriously planning to be with this guy, are you?"

"Yes, I am. Why?"

"You know what bikers are like. You've been around them all your life. They party, have fun with a lot of women but they don't commit, Shain."

"I beg to differ. Howler and Clutch are committed. My dad and mom and Moose's parents were. The Infidels who're married are totally committed to their old ladies," I argued.

"As far as you know. You were a kid when your parents passed away and a teen when your uncle died. You weren't allowed at the club a lot of the time you said. And these Infidels you've known for a week. You deserve someone better."

I gave him an incredulous stare. Where in the hell was this coming from? "Oh really? Who would you suggest is better?"

"Me."

My mouth dropped open in astonishment as I stared at him. What the fuck?