20th January- Canary Islands, Spain
Mia and Brian’s beach house
Dom’s POV
I looked sideways once more as I felt eyes on the back of my head. I frowned at Brian as he continued to stare. Raising an eyebrow at him in question he just shrugged and grinned but I wasn’t fooled.
“Problem O’Conner?” I muttered as I took a sip of my beer.
“You’re awfully cheerful today…” He trailed off and I turned to glare in his direction. For the past few days he had been dropping little remarks like that and it was starting to grate on my nerves.
“If you’ve got something to say then spit it out.” I snapped as he leaned forward so only I could hear him. Mia and Letty were sitting not far away, talking quietly between themselves as they watched the girls play on the towels in front of them.
“You and Letty seem to be going good.” He started as I glanced over to Letty. In the space of a week we had come a long way, still a long way off but we were moving forward. Our relationship was stronger than it had been in the past. Instead of being built on lies, anger and jealousy it was being rebuilt on truth and honesty.
“We’re making progress.” I spoke truthfully.
“Progress as in…?” Rolling my eyes I turned to face Brian and raised an eyebrow.
“Is this your round-the-bush way of asking me are we sleeping together?” I demanded in a low voice. His face reddened and he shrugged embarrassed.
“Mia wouldn’t ask you and she doesn’t feel comfortable about asking Letty so she roped me into asking.” He explained sheepishly and I shook my head.
“The answers no Mia.” I spoke loud enough for her to hear. Letty and Mia turned around after I’d spoken. Letty looked confused but Mia’s face burned red as she looked from me to Brian.
“I…uh… Damn it Brian.” She swore as she sent him a glare before turning back to face the ocean. I grinned and laughed lightly as Brian muttered to himself, something along the lines of ‘you should have asked yourself.’
Letty raised an eyebrow at me but I shook my head, mouthing I would tell her later. She seemed content enough with my answer as she turned to engage back into conversation with Mia.
“Can I ask why?”
“Why what?” I spoke, deliberately ignoring his question.
“You know what so don’t make me spell it out.” He muttered. I sighed and turned to my brother in law.
“I don’t want to lose her.” I said simply.
“I don’t think you have anything to worry about.” I shook my head in disagreement.
“When I put a ring on her finger and she becomes Mrs Toretto then I’ll say I have nothing to worry about. Until then I have everything to worry about, everything.” I stressed.
Brian didn’t speak after my admission so I turned away, going back to watching Letty. Her long hair was blowing gently in the wind, the curled ends just hiding her scars out of view. All morning she had been tied up in knots about them being on show but I reminded her we were family. That Mia and Brian wouldn’t say anything until she was ready to tell them herself. It had eased her mind a bit but not entirely. My eyes trailed downwards to Ava who was climbing into Letty’s lap. I smiled as Ava grinned cheekily at me before burying her head in Letty’s chest. My girls.
“Ask her.” He spoke after a long pause of silence.
“Huh?” I asked confused as I look back at him.
“Ask her.” He repeated again slowly. Recognition dawned on me as I slowly shook my head.
“No, not yet. She’s not ready.”
“She’s not or you’re not ready? Do you really think she’d turn you down?” He asked but I ignored him. I didn’t know what to say, the answer was a bit of both.
“Brian, we should get Lexie inside for her nap.” Mia called out to us as Brian stood up making his way to the girls. I stood as well slowly making my way to Letty and Ava. Ava’s head was rested on Letty’s shoulder and I caught sight of her yawn.
“Probably should get her home to bed too.” I spoke as I crouched down behind Letty. Ava looked up at me briefly as I ran a hand down her back but her eyes closed a second later. It was clear both girls had tired themselves out.
“Yeah we should or she’ll be grumpy for the rest of the day.” Letty spoke softly as she made to stand. Quickly I took Ava, careful not to jostle her around too much as I cradled her in my arms. She barely stirred during the transition which I was grateful for. Letty stood up after gathering the towel, water bottle, Ava’s hat and ball.
“Dinner like usual tomorrow?” Mia asked us as we made our way back towards my car.
“Yeah wouldn’t miss it.” I spoke after an affirming nod from Letty.
“Okay see you guys then.” Brian nodded in goodbye before heading inside with a sleeping Lexie. Mia stayed behind with Letty as I walked to the car. Strapping Ava in was easier than I expected, she even stayed asleep which was a bonus. Gently climbing out of the car and shutting the door softly I turned back just in time to see Letty and Mia locked in a hug. Mia was whispering something but from where I stood I couldn’t hear. I made a mental note to ask Letty about it later.
“See you tomorrow night Mia.” I spoke as they walked closer. I noted with worry that Letty wouldn’t look at me and I raised an accusing eyebrow at Mia but she just smiled and waved goodbye before heading inside.
“What was that about?” I asked as I turned to Letty. She was biting her bottom lip and immediately I wanted to do the same.
“Nothing. Mia was just being Mia.” I grunted my reply as we got into the car.
“Did she say something to upset you?” I asked as we drove.
“No.”
“Let I thought we agreed to no lies.” I spoke as I turned to look at her briefly.
“We did I’m sorry. She was just giving me some advice.” I wanted to press for more but I didn’t, instead I decided to tell her what Mia had roped Brian into.
“I said no to Mia before because she roped Brian into asking me had we slept together yet.” I muttered in annoyance.
“She was always too nosey for her own good.” Letty chuckled and I nodded in agreement.
“Mia was giving me some advice about that.” She admitted and I glanced sideways at her as we pulled into her driveway.
“Oh.”
“Yeah…” She trailed off. The awkward silence that followed and the sight of her chewing on her lip again was more than I could bare. Turning to Letty I pulled her face towards mine and bit down gently on her bottom lip. Her gasp was exactly what I needed to gain entrance to her mouth. My tongue met hers as I passionately kissed her, running my hand through her hair as I tilted her head backwards to kiss her more deeply. Exchanging short kisses between us had become a normal thing over the last five days but kisses like this hadn’t happened again since breakfast the other morning.
“Sorry.” I mumbled as I slowly pulled back, both of us gasping for air.
“Don’t be.” She smiled as I smiled back.
“We should get her to bed.” I spoke as I brushed a curl behind Letty ear. Kissing her head once before I pulled away completely.
“She still asleep?” I asked as Letty entered the room again. She nodded with a small smile before crawling onto the couch beside me.
“Yeah, didn’t even stir. Guess she tired herself out.” She spoke as I pulled her closer into my side.
“I should head home soon. It’s getting late and I have some housework to do.” I spoke after a long stretch of comfortable silence.
“Dominic Toretto doing house work. Didn’t think I’d ever see the day.” She teased and I joined in with her laughter.
“Better late than never right?” I asked jokingly.
“True, but… I’d rather you stay.” She spoke quietly as she looked up at me. I brushed my hand over her cheek as I slipped my fingers through her hair.
“I’d rather stay too.” I admitted quietly.
“Then stay.” She whispered.
“Okay.” I agreed willingly.
“We could use the quiet time to talk.” I suggested.
“Or we could watch a movie?” She offered as she looked up at me unsure.
“Okay, your choice as long as its not-“
“The notebook, I know.” She chuckled while I smiled at how normal this felt.
“Any suggestions?” She asked but I shook my head.
“Your pick.”
“Okay but no complaining, you had your chance.” She warned as she inserted the DVD into player before grabbing the remote and settling back beside me.
“Do I get a hint?” I joked.
“Starts with a J.”
“Well that narrows it down.” I laughed as I looked down at her.
“For old times sake.” She whispered as Jaws music started playing. I smiled and nodded in agreement.
Fifteen minutes into the movie and my eyes had turned from the screen to Letty instead. I took the time to study every feature of her face and memorise it.
“Dom if you don’t stop staring I’m going to make you.” She spoke as she looked up at me.
“How exactly do you plan on that?” I teased.
“Like this.” She spoke as she turned in my arms, her lips pressing against mine hard. I didn’t think twice as I wound my hands into her hair, keeping her lips against mine as I kissed her back.
Our kisses turned from hard and eager to soft and passionate. I groaned quietly when her lips left mine and trailed down my neck. Her teeth biting gently on my neck was almost my undoing. Capturing her lips once more I edged her backwards until she lay spread out underneath me. My hands tangled themselves in her hair and I gently tugged as I nipped my way down her neck to her collar bone. She let out a breathy moan, only spurring me on.
“Dom.” She moaned and I kissed her soundly in response. I pulled back suddenly as something landed above our heads. Both Letty and I glancing up to find Kiki sitting on the arm of the lounge looking down at us with curiosity.
“Kiki down.” Letty spoke as I moved to push the cat off but she was stubborn and refused to move.
“Damn cat.” I muttered as she meowed and purred, rubbing her face against mine.
“She likes you.” Letty giggled and I smiled down at her.
“I guess that’s our cue to stop.” I spoke quietly but Letty shook her head.
“Let’s take this elsewhere.” She whispered as she kissed me. The sensible part of me wanted to object but moving to another room didn’t mean anything serious so I ended up agreeing.
Letty led me up the hall and into her room, closing the door behind us so Kiki couldn’t follow. I raised an eyebrow at her as she pulled me towards the bed.
“Don’t say a word. Just go with it okay? Stop thinking and over analysing every move we make.” She whispered as we fell onto the bed. This time she was on top as she straddled me, leaning down so we could continue where we had left off.
I let her hands trailed down my sides as mine trailed up her thighs. Despite my distracted state I was careful not to touch her scar as I gripped her thighs harder. The noises she was making were turning me on and I struggled to keep a level head.
Her hands slipped under my shirt and I groaned lowly as her fingernails scraped my abs while she pushed my shirt higher. I got the hint and sat up enough for her to take it off. Letty tossed my shirt to the floor as my arms came around to hold her tighter to my body.
“Let.” I groaned in pleasure as she shifted on my lap. I had been turned on before but I was as hard as a rock now. I wanted her badly and I knew in that moment she felt the same. The fire in her eyes was obvious and all I needed as I growled loudly, flipping us over so she was under me once more.
She let out a small squeal of surprise but it was silenced and replaced with a moan as I bit her neck. Sucking gently on the spot I made sure to leave a mark, pride swelling inside my chest as she shivered with pleasure.
“I need you.” I mumbled into her lips as I placed kiss after kiss there.
“I need you more.” She begged as we stared at one another. A sense of understanding and love ran between us. At that moment there was no more need for words, we were on the same page at last.