Babette's Story (Lawless Fanfic)

Chapter 12: When It Rains.....

Summer was filled with highs and lows. Jack taught me and Angie how to drive. Franklin county gained a ruthless special deputy. My relationship with Forrest- which was still hidden from my brothers- was blossoming. The Bondurant brothers had a lurking enemy. Although Angie and Howard were always at each others throats, underneath it all was a spark waiting to ignite.

The weather was getting colder. We were well into November. Angie and I would still take trips to Blackwater Station especially since driving was a new skill. Jack spent a lot more time with Bertha nowadays. We even became good friends with Maggie.

I drove to the grocery store in town with aunt Gillian. She would offer me advice of how to deal with my brothers. Aunt Gillian stocked up on food and supplies, in case of an emergency. While she made her way around the store- I roamed aimlessly through the aisles. I was caught up in my thoughts of me and Forrest spending more time together, that I didn't see the man standing to my left. I did a double take. A sickening feeling in my stomach. The look that he gave me was even more disgusting up close.

"I saw you at the Bondurant place." I said nothing. Repulsed by his presence. "You're not from around here. New York, right?" I said nothing again. I quickly glanced around the store in search of my aunt, who was by the counter ringing up the groceries.

I sidestepped only for the deputy to block my attempt of getting away. "Something troubling you?"

"Get out of my way." I said through gritted teeth.

He scoffed. "Oh, you don't need to worry about me. I like my women a lil less fragile with a lot more experience." He said, making the bile rise in my throat. He stepped aside clearing my path to walk away. I wrapped my arms around myself. Aunt Gillian was just about done. Out of the corner of my eye I could still see him looking at me.

"Do you lovely ladies need help with those?" He asked. I scowled at him while my aunt offered a polite smile.

I spoke up. "No, I think we can manage." Not hiding any of the animosity in my voice.

"Mind your manners Babette!" Aunt Gillian scolded. "We would appreciate your help deputy." As he reached for the bag on the counter he came very close to my neck.

The deputy inhaled, "Mmmm, just like roses." I jerked away, storming out towards the car. I placed the bags in the car and waited for aunt Gillian to get in. "You ladies have a good day."

"Thanks again deputy. You have a good day as well." Aunt Gillian said as she walked to the drivers side. I was just about to open the passenger side door when the deputy grabbed my hand. He stroked my knuckles until I snatched my hand away. He flashed a devilish grin.

"Looking forward to seeing you again." He stated low enough just so I could hear. I jumped in the car slamming my door shut.

"You alright, sweetheart?" My aunt asked.

"Y-yea I'm ok. It just slipped my mind that I was suppose to meet up with Jack and Bertha." I told her. This deputy was going to be big trouble. His no nonsense demeanor and careless ways proved that.

"Oh, well I can drop you off at the station if you like. I can always tell your pop and brothers to help me with the groceries." She offered.

"You sure aunt Gillian?" She smiled and nodded.

"Yea, it's no problem." She assured me. She dropped me off at the station. Jack was out with Cricket on one of their daily quests. Maggie was behind the counter attending to two men I've never seen before.

She smiled when she noticed me. "Hey Babette, Forrest is in his office." Even though everyone here knew about me and Forrest, I still blushed.

"Thanks. Did my cousin stop by today?" I asked. She paused as if she were trying to remember something.