CHAPTER TEN // TAKING IT SLOW

A FEW WEEKS HAD PASSED since Presley had invited Opie over for dinner, and in those weeks the pair had seen a lot more of each other; even deciding to date, but take it slow. Presley had just gotten out of a shitty relationship and Opie was still processing the death of his wife. They both had some healing to do, but decided to do it together. There was too much of a connection between them to not give it at least a try,

Opie had also opened up more to Presley the more time they spent together and vice versa. She had learned that Opie had two children that were currently living with their grandparents. Opie knew after the death of his wife he couldn't be the best parent they needed and so Donna's parents stepped in. Presley couldn't ever imagine giving up Keely to Will's parents, but she understood why Opie made the decision he did. She didn't judge him at all even when he judged himself.

A smile formed on the brunette's face as she watched Keely and Opie together. She loved seeing Keely so happy, and that had a lot to do with Opie and everyone in SAMCRO. Keely hadn't been close with Presley's mother when they lived in New Mexico, the Morgan woman was only worried about herself and if Presley would pay her for babysitting.

"I'm happy for you kiddo." Bobby smiled as he watched his daughter with a genuine smile on her face. "Opie is a really good guy." He added, his eyes watching the giant of a biker play with his granddaughter.

Bobby wasn't too shocked or surprised when Presley casually mentioned that Opie and her were officially dating. In fact he had been waiting to hear the news ever since Opie had taken her out weeks ago.

Presley turned her head towards her dad, a slight blush rising to her cheeks at his words. "He really is." Presley nodded in agreement. "I'm really happy, dad." The brunette admitted with sigh of relief leaving her lips.

"So am I kiddo." Bobby smiled while pulling Presley into a tight hug. "I know I messed up. I should of tried to get custody of you harder, but—"

Presley quickly cut him off. "Dad, you did everything you could have. My mother is a vindictive bitch. She would have never allowed you to have custody of me."

It was still obvious to Presley that her dad still felt guilt about everything that happened, but she didn't blame him. She could have done more to keep their communication going too but she didn't. It wasn't as one sided at Bobby liked to believe. It wasn't all of his fault.

"I love you kiddo." Bobby smiled as he released Presley from his tight grip.

"I love you too, dad."

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PRESLEY LAID IN HER BED later that night wrapped up in Opie's arms. Gemma had taken Keely for the night so that left the new couple with a night to themselves.

The couple had yet to have sex yet, part of taking it slow and Opie hadn't pressured the Munson woman on the topic which Presley was grateful for. Presley was self conscious on having sex with the biker, having been use to her ex always telling her how awful she looked naked or complaining when she didn't want to have sex with him, making Presley feel like something was wrong with her for not wanting to fuck him.

Presley knew Opie would never do such things, but she couldn't get Will's harsh words out of her head. She knew people would find it odd that she had sex for a living but couldn't even sleep with her boyfriend.

It was hard to explain to most people that when she did porn it was like she was a completely different person, that her alter personality took over. Dani California wasn't afraid of anything, but Presley Munson was.

"What's on your mind?" Opie played with Presley's hair as he watched a dozen of different emotions played across her face.

"Sex." Presley confessed with a blush forming on her cheeks.

Opie froze for a moment at Presley's confession. They hadn't had sex yet and Opie wasn't too worried about it. They were taking it slow after all and he was getting to know Presley more than just a quick fuck.

"What about it?" Opie questioned softly as he continued to play with her hair.

A sigh left her lips as she quickly sat up on the bed, wrapping her arms around her body before speaking.

"I know because of my job that people just assume I'm addicted to sex or that I have the most confidence in the world, but I don't. My ex made me hate my body and I don't want to disappoint you, Opie." Tears formed in Presley's eyes as she looked down with shame.

Opie quickly sat up and pulled Presley close to him. He couldn't believe some asshole would say horrible things about her. If he ever met this asshole he would make him pay for everything he did to Presley and Keely.

"Look at me, Presley." Opie's voice was soft as he held her tightly, her hazel eyes looking up at him. "I would never hurt you. I'm never going to pressure you for sex, that's not who I am. Whenever we're both comfortable it's something we'll experience together and I promise to love each inch of your body."

The tears fell quickly from Presley's eyes at Opie's loving words. She held on tighter to him as he placed a soft kiss on her lips.

"Thank you, Opie." Presley spoke through her tears.

"You don't need to thank me. You deserve to be treated like the amazing woman you are." His tone firm as he rubbed soothing circles on her lower back.

Presley smiled at his words as she closed her watery eyes while she laid her head on Opie's shoulder, drifting off into a peaceful sleep.

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an:
Opie and Presley are so fucking cute. I'm gonna ruin them eventually... sorry.