Michelle's POV
I let out a small scream of frustration as I tried to cover the still purple bruise under my eye.
"That bitch needs to pay for this." I screamed frustrated as Lance and Johnny came into the room.
"Give it a rest already sis. They'll get what's coming to them. So is the deal with that guy been made or what?" Johnny asked me and I sighed angrily as I turned away from the mirror.
"Of course it has. I'm not fucking useless like some other bitches I know." I snapped.
"What did you get her started for again?" Lance muttered to Johnny and I huffed.
"The plan is pretty much useless now. That bitch ruined everything by coming back. He was supposed to mine." I yelled.
"Sis the plan isn't ruined you'll have your shot at Toretto and I'll get my shot with the fiery Ortiz."
"You better make this work. If this backfires Johnny there'll be hell to pay." I warned and he rolled his eyes at me.
"Yes Michelle, it'll be fine. Toretto doesn't stand a chance winning tonight.
"He better not now get out, I need to make myself hot for the races tonight." I demanded and they left quickly. Sighing I turned back to the mirror and frown.
"Stupid bitch." I muttered.
Letty's POV
It had been a month since I had beaten the shit out of Michelle and needless to say she hadn't stepped foot near Dom or I again. Which was lucky or she and I might have had another round in the ring and I don't think her face would have been able to handle it.
I had made up with Mia, to an extent, after she explained to me how she found out and apologized for not telling me and also for making me feel guilty about Dom being sick. Our relationship wasn't the same as before but we were still friends. I just didn't tell her everything anymore but she understood. She knew there were trust issues there and she didn't push but she didn't like it either. Maybe one day it would be different.
Dom and I hadn't made much ground but I could tell he was trying. I stayed in Mia's room after we made up and I knew it was still taking a toll on Dom not having me as close as he needed and to be honest I don't know how much longer I could go either. Leon and Vince on the other hand I was still frosty with. Both the boys tip toeing around me afraid of another knee to the groin which I was more than willing to dish out yet again if the chance came around. Jesse and I were okay as well, after his apology the kid was hard to stay mad at.
"You coming tonight?" Dom asked me as I leant over a car working on the engine.
"Naturally." I drawled looking at him briefly before going back to work. I expected him to walk off but he stayed and after a couple of minutes I looked up at him in question.
"Can I help you?" I asked with an attitude and he shifted from foot to foot.
"Are you doing anything before the races?"
"No, why?" I asked interested though I hid it well.
"I was thinking you and I could go out for dinner beforehand." He stumbled and I sighed tapping my fingers thinking.
"What time?" I asked faking reluctance.
"I was thinking seven?" He asked hopefully though I could tell he was somewhat saddened by my tone.
"Sure." I simply and he gave me a small relieved smile before he left me alone.
"So where are you going?" Mia asked curiously.
"Out to dinner with Dom." I said flatly.
"Oh well try not to seem excited about it Let." She said sarcastically.
"I'm not."
"Let he's trying."
"I know." I said blankly.
"Okay I get it." She said holding her hands up in the air and I gave her a small smile.
"See you later Mia." I said with a small tight smile.
"Ready?" I asked as I walked down to Dom's room.
"Yeah." He said smiling at me lightly as he buttoned up his buttons. I couldn't help but smile as I watched him do them up wrong.
"Wanna try that again?" I asked pointing to his shirt. He laughed lightly looking down as I walked towards him. Stuffing my phone in my pocket I reached up and undid the buttons quickly before starting to redo them properly one by one.
"This takes me back." He said softly and I looked up at him in surprise.
"Yeah I guess does." I said doing up the last button. I went to step away but he wrapped an arm around me. I looked up at him hesitantly.
"I wish I could do something big to get you to trust me again." He whispered and I heated under his gaze.
"It's not that easy." I said quietly and he nodded.
"I know… I wish it were. I miss you."
"I'm here." I said cautiously.
"You know what I mean…you're here physically yes but I miss us. I miss holding you, touching you whenever I wanted to, I miss kissing you…" He trailed off as I gave him look and he let me go sighing quietly.
"Ready?" He asked sadly.
"Yeah."
It was a small café nothing fancy and I suspected that was on purpose but it didn't matter because I loved this place. It was small talk over dinner; the garage, the shop, the races. Nothing too deep... just safe topics.
"I was thinking now that you race we'll have to do your car up." He said and I looked at him surprised.
"Really?" I asked shocked.
"Yeah well you can't keep using one of ours."
"No I can't… you serious about this?" I asked not sure what to think.
"Of course." He said honestly and I smiled.
"That would be awesome…thanks." I said softly.
"The only thing is it might take a while cos of money." He said regretfully.
"I can live with that." I said lightly and he smiled.
"Good."
"Toretto you and I have beef to deal with." I rolled my eyes at Johnny's surprise arrival. We'd been at the races for ten minutes before he turned up.
"Do we?' Dom asked mockingly.
"Yeah we do. So I have a deal for you to think about." I looked at Dom wondering what he was going to say.
"Not saying I agree but what is it?" I watched Tran smirk and I knew it wasn't anything good.
"A race."
"A race?" Dom asked disbelievingly.
"Yeah a race…with benefits."
"What kind of benefits?" I asked thinking snidely if it had anything to do with his sister.
"If I win you have to leave the races and never come back. I also have a job that I need another team for… it's big money. You're the only other best racer or I'd ask someone else. Naturally I get the bigger half because it is my job but you'll get a small cut. Oh yeah and I get a go… or two with your girl. Think of it as…payback." Dom's face went red with anger at the last two sentences.
"Like hell." He snapped taking a step towards Johnny.
"Wait." I said loudly looking at Johnny and everyone around me turned to me in disbelief except Johnny who was smirking.
"And what if Dom wins?" I asked.
"IF he wins, which is unlikely, he gets to name his price." Dom was looking at me like I had gone mad but I gave him a look that had him reddening in fury by the second as he realised I wanted him to make a deal. It took him a couple of minutes but he eventually calmed enough to speak.
"If I win you and your sister, family, friends and any crew members can never step foot at the races again, you all have to leave us alone and stay on your side of the city. And depending on the job… we get the bigger half. And you don't get Letty. Ever." Dom ground out shooting me looks that could kill but I remained stoned face about it.
"If in the event you both tie and we take the job the money gets split 50/50, you keep your distance and we'll keep ours. Seeing as it would be a tie neither gets kicked out of the races but Letty doesn't become part of the deal either." Vince spoke up quickly. I watched as Johnny stared at me for a long time and I knew it was driving Dom mad as I saw his clenched hands out of the corner of my eye.
"Fine… I hope you're willing to hold your side of the bargain when I win Toretto. See you soon baby." He said to me laughing before walking away to see Hector.
"What the fuck Letty!" Dom rounded on me and I looked at him blankly.
"What?" I asked playing dumb and he glared at me hard.
"Are you serious? What happens if I don't win? You expect me to just be okay with that deal and let you go have a one night stand with him? Don't be fucking stupid." He shouted.
"For starters let's get one thing straight, I'm not officially yours remember? And two there's an easy solution to that."
"You're MINE, remember those words? And please tell me the solution because right now I can't see one." He said giving me an attitude as he paced in front of me.
"Don't lose." I said simply and he stared at me dumbly along with the rest of the team.
"Don't lose. Don't LOSE? Are you freaking insane Letty? How can I guarantee that? Fucking hell." He swore as he glared at me and I shrugged.
"Your choice." I said beginning to walk away and he growled.
"Oh okay I get it, another fucking test. You know what fine. I'll win but I'm telling you right now Letty you're playing with fire." He growled lowly and I looked at him bored unfazed by his threat but inside I was grinning like mad. I loved to see him riled up.
"I can always walk Dom. As I said your choice." I said with an 'I don't care' attitude.
"I am so fucking over hearing those words. She's going to pay for this one." He hissed angrily as I walked away and I smirked glad I was getting under his skin. As for payback, well it had better be as good as the last time. Indescribable he called it.
'Yeah I was down with that description.' I thought smirking.
"Dom focus or you're going to be in even deeper shit." I heard Leon snap as I laughed quietly continuing off on my own.
I stood on the sidelines as the race between Dom and Johnny was being prepared. Two blonde twin skanks were marking the line in their barely there clothing and I rolled my eyes. I looked back to Dom's car, half expecting him to be watching Cindy and Mindy but I saw him standing there watching me with a scowl on his face. I remained stoic as he continued to stare at me. He was pissed I could see it in his face but I had faith in his driving. Having me on the line would give him a chance to prove himself to me and I hoped he wouldn't stop until he won. I raised an eyebrow at him and his eyes narrowed. Pushing myself away from Vince's car I walked over to Dom stopping in front of him, his eyes following every movement I made.
"This is fucking crazy." He muttered to me furiously and I shrugged.
"And?" I taunted watching as he glared at me.
"I don't care how much you want to punish me still after this, when I win you're mine… officially." He growled pulling me to him as I stared up at him.
"Maybe I don't think you've learnt your lesson yet." I voiced egging him on and his grip tightened.
"I don't fucking care… you're…mine." The fire burning in his eyes made me smirk. Seeing that he let me go satisfied for the time being as the crowd started going wild as Hector flagged to the racers. Dom and I glanced one more time at each other before I moved away back to my original position. I watched Dom look at me as he got in the car and though I couldn't see his face after that I had no doubt he was watching me in the rear mirror.
"You're playing with fire girl." Mia voiced quietly.
"So did he." I answered back.
"So if Dom wins we're good right?" Leon asked hopefully.
"We'll see. Maybe another knee to the groin will make you think twice before lying again. Then maybe we'll be okay." I muttered and both Vince and Leon took a step backwards from me as I smirked while Jesse laughed quietly and even Mia giggled slightly.
The whole race was neck to neck and at one point Johnny managed to pull in front and for a split second my stomach tightened in fear. Dom gained on him quickly and over took him for the last stretch and I beamed on the inside as I saw him cross the finish line before Johnny.
"You got lucky girl." Vince muttered in relief.
"I knew he'd win." I confidently stated as we moved towards Dom's car which was buried out of sight amongst a sea of bodies. We made it through and immediately I was grabbed by Dom. He lifted me in the air for a second before he placed me on the hood of his car stepping between my legs.
"Mine…my trophy." He whispered harshly. He was breathing hard and I knew he was still running on adrenaline so I stayed silent in response. His lips pressed against mine hard without warning and I kissed back with equal force. I felt the slight sting as he bit roughly down on my bottom lip before his tongue slid past my lips meeting mine. We both groaned at the contact ignoring cat calls and annoyed groans around us. We continued for a couple of minutes before air became a problem and we pulled back breathing heavily.
"Mine." I breathed looking into his eyes for confirmation and he nodded.
"Yours." He promised and I pecked him a couple of times before we were interrupted.
"Toretto I want a rematch you cheated." Johnny yelled as he stormed towards us. Dom placed himself in front of me protectively and I felt like moving him aside to make a point but I left it and stayed sitting where I was.
"I didn't cheat Johnny I won fair and square now you have to live up to your end of the bargain." Dom warned.
"BULLLSHIT! You cheated I nearly had you. I want a fucking rematch." I laughed a little at his tantrum.
"Doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning. Ask any real racer." I spoke up using Mr T's old motto.
"THAT'S RIGHT!" The cheers of the crowd drowned out all other talk for a while before settling again.
"Dom won fair and square Johnny. I'm sorry but as of now you and your team are banned from the races. Exit the way you came in, we got a new King of the streets." Hector yelled happily while people cheered. Dom looked back at me and grinned one of those shit eating grins that made my stomach flutter.
"So since I'm the new king, it's only fair I have a queen…" he hinted and I remained passive only raising an eyebrow slightly in response.
"Oh really?" I asked giving him a light attitude.
"Yeah… you interested?" He asked leaning in towards me.
"Well none of these skanks are good enough." I said angrily and he smirked.
"You got that right baby." He whispered against my lips.
"I'll cut them off if you EVER cheat on me again." I warned all too aware his lips were closing in on mine.
"It won't happen again." He growled his eyes flashing dangerously and I nodded once before his lips crashed down on mine.
I let out a small scream of frustration as I tried to cover the still purple bruise under my eye.
"That bitch needs to pay for this." I screamed frustrated as Lance and Johnny came into the room.
"Give it a rest already sis. They'll get what's coming to them. So is the deal with that guy been made or what?" Johnny asked me and I sighed angrily as I turned away from the mirror.
"Of course it has. I'm not fucking useless like some other bitches I know." I snapped.
"What did you get her started for again?" Lance muttered to Johnny and I huffed.
"The plan is pretty much useless now. That bitch ruined everything by coming back. He was supposed to mine." I yelled.
"Sis the plan isn't ruined you'll have your shot at Toretto and I'll get my shot with the fiery Ortiz."
"You better make this work. If this backfires Johnny there'll be hell to pay." I warned and he rolled his eyes at me.
"Yes Michelle, it'll be fine. Toretto doesn't stand a chance winning tonight.
"He better not now get out, I need to make myself hot for the races tonight." I demanded and they left quickly. Sighing I turned back to the mirror and frown.
"Stupid bitch." I muttered.
Letty's POV
It had been a month since I had beaten the shit out of Michelle and needless to say she hadn't stepped foot near Dom or I again. Which was lucky or she and I might have had another round in the ring and I don't think her face would have been able to handle it.
I had made up with Mia, to an extent, after she explained to me how she found out and apologized for not telling me and also for making me feel guilty about Dom being sick. Our relationship wasn't the same as before but we were still friends. I just didn't tell her everything anymore but she understood. She knew there were trust issues there and she didn't push but she didn't like it either. Maybe one day it would be different.
Dom and I hadn't made much ground but I could tell he was trying. I stayed in Mia's room after we made up and I knew it was still taking a toll on Dom not having me as close as he needed and to be honest I don't know how much longer I could go either. Leon and Vince on the other hand I was still frosty with. Both the boys tip toeing around me afraid of another knee to the groin which I was more than willing to dish out yet again if the chance came around. Jesse and I were okay as well, after his apology the kid was hard to stay mad at.
"You coming tonight?" Dom asked me as I leant over a car working on the engine.
"Naturally." I drawled looking at him briefly before going back to work. I expected him to walk off but he stayed and after a couple of minutes I looked up at him in question.
"Can I help you?" I asked with an attitude and he shifted from foot to foot.
"Are you doing anything before the races?"
"No, why?" I asked interested though I hid it well.
"I was thinking you and I could go out for dinner beforehand." He stumbled and I sighed tapping my fingers thinking.
"What time?" I asked faking reluctance.
"I was thinking seven?" He asked hopefully though I could tell he was somewhat saddened by my tone.
"Sure." I simply and he gave me a small relieved smile before he left me alone.
"So where are you going?" Mia asked curiously.
"Out to dinner with Dom." I said flatly.
"Oh well try not to seem excited about it Let." She said sarcastically.
"I'm not."
"Let he's trying."
"I know." I said blankly.
"Okay I get it." She said holding her hands up in the air and I gave her a small smile.
"See you later Mia." I said with a small tight smile.
"Ready?" I asked as I walked down to Dom's room.
"Yeah." He said smiling at me lightly as he buttoned up his buttons. I couldn't help but smile as I watched him do them up wrong.
"Wanna try that again?" I asked pointing to his shirt. He laughed lightly looking down as I walked towards him. Stuffing my phone in my pocket I reached up and undid the buttons quickly before starting to redo them properly one by one.
"This takes me back." He said softly and I looked up at him in surprise.
"Yeah I guess does." I said doing up the last button. I went to step away but he wrapped an arm around me. I looked up at him hesitantly.
"I wish I could do something big to get you to trust me again." He whispered and I heated under his gaze.
"It's not that easy." I said quietly and he nodded.
"I know… I wish it were. I miss you."
"I'm here." I said cautiously.
"You know what I mean…you're here physically yes but I miss us. I miss holding you, touching you whenever I wanted to, I miss kissing you…" He trailed off as I gave him look and he let me go sighing quietly.
"Ready?" He asked sadly.
"Yeah."
It was a small café nothing fancy and I suspected that was on purpose but it didn't matter because I loved this place. It was small talk over dinner; the garage, the shop, the races. Nothing too deep... just safe topics.
"I was thinking now that you race we'll have to do your car up." He said and I looked at him surprised.
"Really?" I asked shocked.
"Yeah well you can't keep using one of ours."
"No I can't… you serious about this?" I asked not sure what to think.
"Of course." He said honestly and I smiled.
"That would be awesome…thanks." I said softly.
"The only thing is it might take a while cos of money." He said regretfully.
"I can live with that." I said lightly and he smiled.
"Good."
"Toretto you and I have beef to deal with." I rolled my eyes at Johnny's surprise arrival. We'd been at the races for ten minutes before he turned up.
"Do we?' Dom asked mockingly.
"Yeah we do. So I have a deal for you to think about." I looked at Dom wondering what he was going to say.
"Not saying I agree but what is it?" I watched Tran smirk and I knew it wasn't anything good.
"A race."
"A race?" Dom asked disbelievingly.
"Yeah a race…with benefits."
"What kind of benefits?" I asked thinking snidely if it had anything to do with his sister.
"If I win you have to leave the races and never come back. I also have a job that I need another team for… it's big money. You're the only other best racer or I'd ask someone else. Naturally I get the bigger half because it is my job but you'll get a small cut. Oh yeah and I get a go… or two with your girl. Think of it as…payback." Dom's face went red with anger at the last two sentences.
"Like hell." He snapped taking a step towards Johnny.
"Wait." I said loudly looking at Johnny and everyone around me turned to me in disbelief except Johnny who was smirking.
"And what if Dom wins?" I asked.
"IF he wins, which is unlikely, he gets to name his price." Dom was looking at me like I had gone mad but I gave him a look that had him reddening in fury by the second as he realised I wanted him to make a deal. It took him a couple of minutes but he eventually calmed enough to speak.
"If I win you and your sister, family, friends and any crew members can never step foot at the races again, you all have to leave us alone and stay on your side of the city. And depending on the job… we get the bigger half. And you don't get Letty. Ever." Dom ground out shooting me looks that could kill but I remained stoned face about it.
"If in the event you both tie and we take the job the money gets split 50/50, you keep your distance and we'll keep ours. Seeing as it would be a tie neither gets kicked out of the races but Letty doesn't become part of the deal either." Vince spoke up quickly. I watched as Johnny stared at me for a long time and I knew it was driving Dom mad as I saw his clenched hands out of the corner of my eye.
"Fine… I hope you're willing to hold your side of the bargain when I win Toretto. See you soon baby." He said to me laughing before walking away to see Hector.
"What the fuck Letty!" Dom rounded on me and I looked at him blankly.
"What?" I asked playing dumb and he glared at me hard.
"Are you serious? What happens if I don't win? You expect me to just be okay with that deal and let you go have a one night stand with him? Don't be fucking stupid." He shouted.
"For starters let's get one thing straight, I'm not officially yours remember? And two there's an easy solution to that."
"You're MINE, remember those words? And please tell me the solution because right now I can't see one." He said giving me an attitude as he paced in front of me.
"Don't lose." I said simply and he stared at me dumbly along with the rest of the team.
"Don't lose. Don't LOSE? Are you freaking insane Letty? How can I guarantee that? Fucking hell." He swore as he glared at me and I shrugged.
"Your choice." I said beginning to walk away and he growled.
"Oh okay I get it, another fucking test. You know what fine. I'll win but I'm telling you right now Letty you're playing with fire." He growled lowly and I looked at him bored unfazed by his threat but inside I was grinning like mad. I loved to see him riled up.
"I can always walk Dom. As I said your choice." I said with an 'I don't care' attitude.
"I am so fucking over hearing those words. She's going to pay for this one." He hissed angrily as I walked away and I smirked glad I was getting under his skin. As for payback, well it had better be as good as the last time. Indescribable he called it.
'Yeah I was down with that description.' I thought smirking.
"Dom focus or you're going to be in even deeper shit." I heard Leon snap as I laughed quietly continuing off on my own.
I stood on the sidelines as the race between Dom and Johnny was being prepared. Two blonde twin skanks were marking the line in their barely there clothing and I rolled my eyes. I looked back to Dom's car, half expecting him to be watching Cindy and Mindy but I saw him standing there watching me with a scowl on his face. I remained stoic as he continued to stare at me. He was pissed I could see it in his face but I had faith in his driving. Having me on the line would give him a chance to prove himself to me and I hoped he wouldn't stop until he won. I raised an eyebrow at him and his eyes narrowed. Pushing myself away from Vince's car I walked over to Dom stopping in front of him, his eyes following every movement I made.
"This is fucking crazy." He muttered to me furiously and I shrugged.
"And?" I taunted watching as he glared at me.
"I don't care how much you want to punish me still after this, when I win you're mine… officially." He growled pulling me to him as I stared up at him.
"Maybe I don't think you've learnt your lesson yet." I voiced egging him on and his grip tightened.
"I don't fucking care… you're…mine." The fire burning in his eyes made me smirk. Seeing that he let me go satisfied for the time being as the crowd started going wild as Hector flagged to the racers. Dom and I glanced one more time at each other before I moved away back to my original position. I watched Dom look at me as he got in the car and though I couldn't see his face after that I had no doubt he was watching me in the rear mirror.
"You're playing with fire girl." Mia voiced quietly.
"So did he." I answered back.
"So if Dom wins we're good right?" Leon asked hopefully.
"We'll see. Maybe another knee to the groin will make you think twice before lying again. Then maybe we'll be okay." I muttered and both Vince and Leon took a step backwards from me as I smirked while Jesse laughed quietly and even Mia giggled slightly.
The whole race was neck to neck and at one point Johnny managed to pull in front and for a split second my stomach tightened in fear. Dom gained on him quickly and over took him for the last stretch and I beamed on the inside as I saw him cross the finish line before Johnny.
"You got lucky girl." Vince muttered in relief.
"I knew he'd win." I confidently stated as we moved towards Dom's car which was buried out of sight amongst a sea of bodies. We made it through and immediately I was grabbed by Dom. He lifted me in the air for a second before he placed me on the hood of his car stepping between my legs.
"Mine…my trophy." He whispered harshly. He was breathing hard and I knew he was still running on adrenaline so I stayed silent in response. His lips pressed against mine hard without warning and I kissed back with equal force. I felt the slight sting as he bit roughly down on my bottom lip before his tongue slid past my lips meeting mine. We both groaned at the contact ignoring cat calls and annoyed groans around us. We continued for a couple of minutes before air became a problem and we pulled back breathing heavily.
"Mine." I breathed looking into his eyes for confirmation and he nodded.
"Yours." He promised and I pecked him a couple of times before we were interrupted.
"Toretto I want a rematch you cheated." Johnny yelled as he stormed towards us. Dom placed himself in front of me protectively and I felt like moving him aside to make a point but I left it and stayed sitting where I was.
"I didn't cheat Johnny I won fair and square now you have to live up to your end of the bargain." Dom warned.
"BULLLSHIT! You cheated I nearly had you. I want a fucking rematch." I laughed a little at his tantrum.
"Doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning. Ask any real racer." I spoke up using Mr T's old motto.
"THAT'S RIGHT!" The cheers of the crowd drowned out all other talk for a while before settling again.
"Dom won fair and square Johnny. I'm sorry but as of now you and your team are banned from the races. Exit the way you came in, we got a new King of the streets." Hector yelled happily while people cheered. Dom looked back at me and grinned one of those shit eating grins that made my stomach flutter.
"So since I'm the new king, it's only fair I have a queen…" he hinted and I remained passive only raising an eyebrow slightly in response.
"Oh really?" I asked giving him a light attitude.
"Yeah… you interested?" He asked leaning in towards me.
"Well none of these skanks are good enough." I said angrily and he smirked.
"You got that right baby." He whispered against my lips.
"I'll cut them off if you EVER cheat on me again." I warned all too aware his lips were closing in on mine.
"It won't happen again." He growled his eyes flashing dangerously and I nodded once before his lips crashed down on mine.