Elliot
"I don't get why you hate her so much," my girlfriend Lily says as I glare at Allie chatting to a classmate of ours, Daniel. I watch as he holds her hand and despite the fact that I can't stand her, I want to go over and rip his hand off of her.
"Baby, are you listening to me?" Lily asks me and kissing my neck, drawing my attention to her. Honestly, I'm only dating her to piss of Allie. I’ve broken up her countless times now and then somehow we end up back together. Lily has dated other guys while we split up; I know she slept with at least one of them. I haven’t gone that far with her yet because of my fucking father. I don’t want to take it further and be forced to sleep with whoever my father finds for me.
"Yeah," I mutter kissing her on the lips, she does taste nice and I am a guy. Lily is a beauty, with long red hair and a great body. Being fifteen and a man does make me want her in a way but every time I kiss her I see the older womens faces, stopping me from going further. I pull away thinking of my stitches on my back. My dad stitched me up after cutting me for not listening when he made me and Luke fight. It wasn't that I wasn't listening but I refused to kick the crap out of Luke like he wanted. In the end, he punched me knocking me out again and drew another cut along my back to match my others. I screamed until I passed out it again but what was worse was when I woke up to see him cutting Luke in the same place because he refused to do the same to me.
"You’re still not listening to me," Lily whispers in anger. I walk off towards Allie and Daniel ignoring Lily because she is getting annoying.
"Hey, man can I chat to you?" I step in between Allie and Daniel so my back in facing her and to my relief, he lets go of her hand.
"Sure," Daniel says, looking annoyed at me but follows me into the empty classroom I go to.
"What do you want, dude? I need to get laid and Allie was totally into me," he grins dropping his bag onto the desk.
I lose my temper quickly landing a punch to his face before picking him up by his coat and slamming him into the wall.
"Listen to me stay away from Allie. She is off-limits to everyone here," I say in his face before letting him drop to the floor.
"Fine dude, she isn't that hot," he mutters and for that, I punch him again before walking out the classroom. The thing is she is that hot but I can't let her near me because of her dad. I find Lily in the library and kiss her, thinking at least I can annoy Allie for now.
I drop a glass as stop fucking daydreaming about Allie and our past.
"Shit" I mutter looking down at the mess on the new shiny floors. I go run my fingers through my hair when I realise I had it cut. It’s short now, a little more on the top but it’s out of my face. I just wanted a change.
I grumble to myself before going to get the broom. I check my phone as I walk and see I have a message from Allie about the wedding. I feel like shit about how I reacted the last time I saw her. Fuck, even I will admit I was jealous seeing that prick Gage kiss her cheek and I lost it.
I quickly clean up my mess and start reloading the bottles of spirits. The club opens next Saturday and nearly everything is done. I look around the bar in the middle of the room, there is a stage in the one corner and the upstairs level looks over the dance floor in front of it. The floors are all black and the walls have mirrors on them, reflecting the bar and dance floor. There are seats all around the edges and a stupid amount of little lights all over the ceiling. When they are on, it looks like stars. Exactly what I wanted it too. I don’t want to be the one who has to replace the three hundred or so bulbs there are.
I have hired my staff and I plan to work some nights myself, I do want to be involved in this place. It feels like a step in the right direction. A way to have a future, instead of just a fucked up past and a fuck load of money.
"Holy cow, what did you do to your hair?" I hear Allie shout as she comes into the bar. She slides onto one of the bar stools, looking as hot as ever. She has on a tiny leather jacket and black skinny jeans that look moulded onto her skin. Her hair is down today, which I kind of like more. It just stops at her shoulders.
“Wanted a change.” I shrug as she stares at me.
“It looks good.” She says clearing her throat and looking a little red.
I don't reply as she takes her time looking around and I'm nervous if she likes it. Fuck, I’m really lost if I actually care what she thinks. I pick up another bottle and put it away.
"This place is really something, Kings, huh? I like it,” she says and I turn to see her grin at me. I can't help but smile back at her happy face. We both watch each other; the urge to lean over the counter and kiss her is becoming stronger.
"Right cookie, I came to see you because we need to plan this reception. I had the idea of hiring a marquee to put in your back garden. It's big enough and we could buy tables and decorations, hire a band and someone to do food." she says and waits for my answer. The garden is big enough and we have the space for the cars. It would work for Jake as well; he could go in for a sleep when he gets tired. We even have enough room to invite some guests to stay if they need to.
"Sounds good. I will sort the marquee, food and tables. You can sort the rest." I say putting another bottle on the shelf. I watch a little in shock as Allie comes around the bar and starts helping me put bottles away.
“I know Maisy loves roses and birds. I know she is having roses as her wedding bouquet. So I'll buy lots for the tables and I'll have a look at different decorations. I text you if I need help.” She says and I nod at her.
"Thanks. Look I'm really fucking sorry about the other day. I overreacted." I say gulping at her shocked face. I aware I've never said sorry to her before.
"Thanks. I mean, holy cow, I've never heard you say nice things to me. I so wasn't expecting an apology," she laughs.
Her laughs stop as I move closer boxing her into the bar.
"Allie, I don’t apologise to anyone but for you, I will," I say leaning into her space and stop only a breath away from her lips.
"I will say sorry to you a million times if it helps but it won't. Give me a chance or I'm going to take one," I whisper as her eyes widen. I don't give her a chance to say a witty resort and I kiss her. She resists me for a second before parting her lips and letting me in. I run my hand through her soft blonde hair pulling her head to the side to gain more access. She moans as I bite her lip, pulling away, it kills me not to undress her and fuck her over my bar, but I want Allie forever not just a quick fuck.
"Let go," She pushes me away and walking off to give us some distance. I can see how annoyed she is with herself and it makes me smile.
She looks all flustered with messy hair and swollen lips. I’ve waited years for my first kiss with her, and she did not disappoint. She tastes better than I ever thought she would. I lick my lips as I watch her glare at me. I like that she doesn’t give in easily.
"You can't just decide you want me and then… then kiss me," she stutters out while sorting her hair out. I’ve never seen her stutter over anything.
I lean against the bar and smirk at her.
"I just did."
She looks so hot when she stomps her feet and walks out the door, that I can't help but laugh. I get that she is going to try and stop me from having her but she hasn't realised that she is mine yet.
"Hey, bro, what did you do to piss off Allie, this time?" Sebastian asks with a smirk as he walks in and stops in the middle of the room.
"Nothing she won't forget anytime soon." I laugh picking up more bottles to put in the fridge.
Sebastian whistles low before saying,
"This place looks great bro."
He walks over and stops in his tracks as he looks at my hair. He looks beyond fucking shocked. I smirk at him as he shakes his head.
“Fuck you look like me now. I like it.” he grins.
"Thanks, how are Jake and Maisy?" I ask thinking of my little nephew who makes me smile when he isn't being sick on me. I’m sure the kid likes to ruin my clothes on purpose. I know he is sick on other people but he throws up on me every time I hold him. Maisy says it’s because he eats too much but I’m sure the little man is doing it to piss me off.
"All good. I'm meeting Maisy in a bit to see the vicar for the wedding and Harley has Jake."
"Harley always has Jake and that's why you’re so dressed up" I laugh remembering how much Harley loves to help out with Jake. Harley is my oldest brother, the one that always looks after us. I don’t respect anyone as much as I respect him. The amount of times I would have lost my fucking mind over the things my dad did if he didn’t stop me. Harley was there, picking my ass off the floor and telling me it’s alright every fucking time. I know Seb feels the same way, his son’s name is Jake Harley King.
I look over my brother in his suit with a few buttons undone at the top. It’s weird to see him in a suit but he wears them more now as he is a partner in the gym Harley owns.
"I know my poor son is spoilt with attention. Jake always has someone holding him or taking him shopping."
I smile at Sebastian as he continues,
"We need another kid in the family to help distract us from Jake. I tried asking Maisy for another but that's a no for a while."
"Yeah, well the rest of us are single so no luck there," I laugh.
"That's true and if Blake got Izzy pregnant before he marries her, I’d have to beat the shit out of him," Sebastian laughs as we both know that wouldn't happen. I doubt Blake is crazy enough to risk the over protective brothers coming onto to him. He damn well knows we are protective of Izzy. The fucker didn’t tell us about dating our sister until Seb found out and by then it was too late. They both loved each other.
"Talking of which how is my wedding reception plans going?" He asks reaching over the bar and getting a packet of nuts. They aren’t meant to be eaten yet but I’m not telling him that.
"We have it all sorted and we are having it in our back garden," I tell him as he opens the nuts and eats a handful. I have been messaging Allie so we can sort out the wedding. It was a great excuse to get her number. We both think it would be good to have the party at home. Harley loves gardening so the house has an amazing garden, it looks great this time of year and we wouldn’t have to do much work on it.
"I like the idea and Maisy will too," Sebastian says and finishes the bag of nuts.
"Don't worry I will sort Allie out. We can work together." I smirk.
"Work together or sleep together? I know you want her." Seb laughs, playing with the cuffs on his shirt.
"You’re right," I mutter noticing how happy Sebastian looks, I laugh.
"Fucking hell, I thought you'd never admit it,” he says with a wide-eyed expression.
"Things change," I tell him.
“I’m happy for you man. Just be careful, not all things change,” He says.
“Like what?” I narrow my eyes at him.
"Like her dad? You should be careful. We know he is pissed that we are all walking away from the fights soon. He tried fucking with me recently. It wouldn’t surprise me if he tries something with you. He needs one of us on his side." Sebastian warns, looking worried.
"Yeah, I know," I say patting Sebastian’s shoulder as I sit next to him.
"Look, can you babysit this Saturday? I want to take Maisy out and Harley is busy," he asks with a grin. I know he likes it when I babysit because I always end up going home with sick on me.
"Alright, I want to see Jake. I've been busy with the club and I haven't been able to get around much."
"He misses his uncle I'm sure." Sebastian laughs.
"Jake can't tell you yet but I'm his favourite uncle," I smirk; at least I hope I am with the amount of sick he has given me. Sebastian helps me clean up a little before going to off to meet Maisy. I’m just sitting on my bike, ready to put my helmet on when I get a text. It’s from Arthur saying there is a fight next weekend that he wants me to fight. It's Harley's turn but whatever, we only have ten fights left and this will make nine. I pull on my helmet and drive back home.