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CHAPTER ONE ₊˚.༄⋆❀⋆
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❛ 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯' ❜

▎ 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙴𝙰𝚁𝙻𝚈 𝙼𝙾𝚁𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 sunlight steamed through the kitchen window, casting a warm and gentle glow over the room.

madelyn collins had just woken up and could smell the enticing aroma of sizzling bacon and freshly brewed coffee. curious and excited, she followed the inviting scent and made her way to the kitchen.

there, standing at the kitchen counter, was her boyfriend jordan presley. he was standing at the stove, expertly flipping pancakes in a skillet. lily teller, madelyn collin and jax teller's three year old daughter, was perched on a kitchen stool, wearing a miniature apron that almost swallowed her tiny frame. she was giggling and clapping her hands with delight, watching jordan's every move.

madelyn couldn't help but smile at the scene before her. she approached them quietly, watching as jordan and lily were having a little bonding moment. it was a simple, beautiful moment that filled her heart with warmth.

lily noticed madelyn's presence and turned to her with a radiant smile. "look, mommy! we're making pancakes!" she exclaimed.

madelyn's heart swelled with happiness as she approached the scene. she bent down and scooped lily into her arms, planting a loving kiss on her cheek. "wow, you are such a big helper, aren't you?" madelyn said to her daughter.

jordan turned from the stove with a grin, his eyes lighting up as she saw madelyn and lily. "good morning, beautiful." he said, leaning in to give madelyn a sweet morning kiss.

"good morning," madelyn replied, her eyes still on the adorable scene in front of her. "looks like you two are having fun."

jordan nodded and handed madelyn a plate with a stack of pancake. "we thought we'd surprise you with breakfast in bed today. lily insisted on helping."

madelyn felt a rush of gratitude and love for the man who had come into her life and embraced not only her but also her daughter.

"mommy, jordan makes the best pancakes!" lily claps her hands excitedly as she takes a second bite of her cut pancakes.

madelyn chuckled, "i can see that, sweetheart." the thirty year old mom, glanced at her boyfriend. "we're so lucky to have him."

as the morning sun continued to shine through the window, madelyn couldn't have asked for a more perfect start to the day.

it had been over a week since jax teller had last seen his daughter, lily. he had been busy with club business and trying to balance life with wendy's pregnancy, but he missed his little girl dearly. the guilt weighed heavily on him as he knew how important it was to be present in lily's life.

since business had been slow today, he decided it was a perfect time to surprise lily with a special gift. he had been shopping for a while, and he now had the perfect present in mind.

jax arrived at madelyn's house, bearing a large, wrapped box. he had called ahead to ensure it was a good time to visit.

madelyn greeted him at the door with a warm smile, feeling a mix of emotions as she saw jax. tara's return to town had stirred up old feelings, and there was still undeniable chemistry between her and jax, even though they weren't together anymore.

jax glanced at madelyn, his eyes lingering on her for a moment before he said, "hey, darlin'. i hope it's okay i stopped by. i've missed my kid."

madelyn nodded, her heart touched by jax's genuine desire to be there for their daughter. "lily's been asking for you."

with that, jax entered the house and headed to lily's room. he carefully placed the wrapped box on the floor and, with a grin, called lily to her room. when she walked in, her eyes widened with excitement as she saw her dad.

"daddy!" lily exclaimed, running into his arms for a big hug.

jax lifted his daughter into his arms, kissing her cheek. "hey, sweetheart. i missed you so much."

lily giggled, "i missed you too, daddy."

then, jax pointed to the wrapped box. "i brought you a surprise. do you want to see what's inside?"

lily's eyes sparkled with curiosity, and she eagerly nodded. jax carefully unwrapped the package to reveal a brand-new big girl bed, complete with colorful bedding and her favorite disney princess, ariel.

"wow, daddy, it's so pretty!" lily exclaimed, clapping her hands in delight.

madelyn watched the scene with a bittersweet smile, grateful for jax's effort to be present in lily's life and create memorable moments for her. she knew that, despite their complex history, they both wanted what was best for their daughter.

as jax and lily spent the afternoon assembling the new big girl bed, it was clear that this was a special bonding moment for them.

jax guided lily, teaching her how to use the small toy toolkit he'd brought along, and she watched with fascination as her dad put the bed together. laughter filled the room as they encountered a few hiccups, with jax playfully pretending to struggle with certain parts, making lily giggle.

in the middle of the bed assembly, jax couldn't help but exchange some flirtatious and cheeky moments with madelyn. their chemistry still crackled, and there was a playful familiarity between them:

at one point, as jax was tightening a screw, he glanced over at madelyn, who was sitting nearby, watching them. he gave her a teasing smile and said, "you know, i think i've found a new calling. furniture assembly should be my side gig."

madelyn chuckled and rolled her eyes. "you better not quit your day job, teller."

lily chimed in, oblivious to the flirtatious banter, "daddy's the best at everything!"

jax winked at lily and the turned to madelyn, his expression softening. "thanks for letting me do this, darlin'. i want to be there for lily, no matter what."

madelyn nodded appreciatively, her heart touched by jax's sincerity. "it means a lot to her, and to me, too."

as the continued to work together, jax and lily successfully completed the bed, and they all sat on the new big girl bed, basking in the sense of accomplishment. the day had brought moments of warmth and connection, reminding them of the love they once shared and the importance of family.

the cheeky exchanges and playful smiles were like a nostalgic echo of their past, a reminder of the chemistry that had once drawn them together. it was a complicated dance of emotions, with tara's presence in the back of their minds, but for that day, they focused on the shared joy of being a family.

as they sat together on the newly assembled bed, jax couldn't resist making a few more flirtatious comments:

he leaned in closer to madelyn and said, "you know, it's been way too long since we spent time together like this. maybe we should do it more often."

madelyn glanced at him, a mixture of amusement and curiosity in her eyes. "oh, really? and why's that, jax?"

jax flashed a charming grin and replied, "well, for one, i've got a reputation to uphold as a skilled handyman now. and second, it's not every day i get to see you, darlin'"

madelyn's checks turned a faint shade of pink, and she tried to playfully deflect his flirtation. "don't let it go to your head, teller. you're still on screw-tightening duty for the day."

"i can think of another thing i can screw." jax teasingly grins, before madelyn reached over and grabbed on of lily's pillow and smacked jax behind the head.

a chuckle left jax's lips. "shut up" madelyn playfully rolls her eyes.

jax leaned even closer, his tone softening. "make me."

their eyes locked for a moment, and the unspoken tension hung in the air. madelyn felt her heart racing, torn between her past feelings for jax and her current relationship with jordan.

lily, sensing the shift in the room, looked from one to the other with innocent curiosity. "are you two in love?"

madelyn and jax exchanged glances, a mixture of nostalgia and uncertainty in their eyes. jax tousled lily's hair affectionately and replied, "we're in love with you, sweetheart. and that's what matters the most."

the moment was a reminder of the complex emotions and connections that defined their relationship. they may have moved on, but the history between them couldn't be ignored. for that day, they were brought together by their love for their daughter, and the flirtatious banter was a bittersweet reminder of what had once been.

as the day turned into evening, lily excitement over her new bed slowly gave way to tiredness. she snuggled up on her big girl bed, surrounded by her favorite stuffed animals, and soon drifted off to sleep. madelyn and jax sat by her side, watching her peaceful slumber.

with lily asleep, they finally had a moment of quiet, and madelyn could sense that something was bother jax. the tension in the room was palpable as they sat together in the dimly lit bedroom.

madelyn decided to break the silence, her voice soft and understood. "jax, i can tell something's on your mind. what's bothering you?"

jax looked at madelyn, his expression a mix of vulnerability and uncertainty. if there was one person jax could be completely open with, it was maddie. he took a deep breath and confessed, "i'm scared, mads. really scared. this baby i'm expecting with wendy, i can't help but feel like i'm already bailing on abel."

madelyn reached out and placed a reassuring hand on jax's arm. "jax, i won't pretend to know what your feeling, but i do know one thing for sure. you can be an absent father sometimes, and it could be because of the club. but when it comes to lily, you're the best she could have. she adores you, and you light up her world."

jax's eyes met madelyn's, and she could see the gratitude in his gaze. "you think so?"

she nodded, her voice gentle. "i know so. you might have your demons, jax, but when it comes to your children, you've always been there for them. lily loves you more than anything, and i know that you'll be there for abel. you're stronger than you give yourself credit for."

jax's shoulders visibly relaxed as he absorbed madelyn's words. he reached out to hold her hand, and their fingers intertwined. the past felt present in that moment.

"thanks, babe," jax said quietly. "it means a lot to hear you say that."

madelyn smiled, her heart a mix of emotions. "we may not have it all figured out, but we'll always be there for our kids. that's what matters."

as the atmosphere in the room shifted, jax and madelyn were caught in a moment of vulnerability and unspoken emotions. in an attempt to break the tension, jax, ever the master of deflection, couldn't resist making a teasing comment.

he glanced around the room, and with a cheeky grin, he asked, "so, where's your little boyfriend? haven't seen him since i got here."

madelyn, catching the undercurrent in jax's words, smirked in response. "jordan had some errands to run. he'll be back later. what's it to you, teller?"

jax shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "just making conversation. you know, i'm always curious."

madelyn rolled her eyes but couldn't deny the playful banter's familiarity. "you're never short on questions, jax. what's on your mind?"

he continued with his probing, "you and him, seems like it's getting serious. how serious is it?"

madelyn raised an eyebrow, sensing jax's underlying sentiments. "serious enough. why? feeling a bit left out, teller?"

jax, true to his nature, deflected with a smirk. "jealous? nah. just checking lily's got the right company."

she chuckled, seeing through jax's attempt to mask his feelings. "lily adores jordan, you know. he's been great with her."

he nodded, his gaze softening momentarily. "yeah, she seems to like him. that's good."

in the midst of their playful banter, a silent undercurrent of tension lingered, a reminder of the complexities that defined their current situation. wendy, pregnant with jax's child, and tara's unexpected return added layers of intricacy to their already intricate lives.

the chemistry between the two reminded undeniable, an unspoken acknowledgment of the shared history that bound them together. as they navigated the banter, the subtle glances and lingering touches hinted at emotions that neither was ready to voice aloud.

jax's casual inquiry about jordan held more weight than he let on, a discreet admission of the jealousy simmering beneath the surface. madelyn, perceptive to the nuances, sensed the unspoken feelings, the uncharted territory that their complicated past and present relationship tread.

in that room, amid the laughter and teasing, jax and madelyn were caught in a delicate dance, aware of the history that intertwined them, the complexities that surrounded them, and the unspoken truths that lingered beneath the surface.

-ˋˏ -ETERNALLYSATURN SPEAKS ! ˎˊ-
⋆🂦·˚ this chapter is just a little glimpse into the relationship between jax and madelyn. the next
chapter is when we'll jump into season one !
i have so many ideas for this book, ahhh !
i'm so excited 🤍

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