This is my first fanfic!
Disclaimer - I do not own Fast and the Furious, nor do I own the characters portrayed.
Letty waited her whole life for love. Sure, she had her family, but they were far from loving. Her mother was an abusive drunk and her father was imprisoned when she was a child on drug dealing charges. Having such outstanding parents didn't make her the most popular person at school. Letty was often teased for her unfortunate home life. Even though her school wasn't filled with rich brats, it was still school and bullies were on duty. Letty's small stature and lanky body never got the better of her. What she lacked in size, she excelled in attitude, courage and a mean left hook. Which from the start of school taught many not to mess with her. Letty was never one to back down from a fight, which incidentally is how she met the Toretto's.
In the 3rd grade Letty was sitting in the play ground at recess when she noticed a circle of kids forming in the middle of the area. This wouldn't normally effect her until she heard whimpering. Walking to the middle of the crowded circle she found a two 5th grade boys picking on Mia Toretto, a 1st grader who brought her barbie to school. While one of the boys held up the doll high over her head, the other boy taunted and laughed. Mia, in turn kicked the boy holding the doll. Which angered them, and he pushed her to the ground. This infuriated Letty, seeing a cat and mouse game that was amusing to them. She marched straight up to the boys, punched one in the gut and the other in the nose. She retrieved the doll and helped little Mia up.
"Thank you!" Mia beamed enthusiastically, while cradling her doll.
"It's no problem" Letty chuckled at the cute girls goofy grin.
After school, Mia retold the story about her heroine to her older brother Dom and his best friend Vince, who were in detention at the time. At the school gates, Mia spotted Letty. Dom thanked her for protecting his little sister. They all got to talking and realised they only lived a block apart and they all walked home together. Mia rambling on about how brave Letty was.
They reached the Toretto house and were met outside by Dom and Mia's father, Tony. Who was working on his car. Letty loved cars. Before her father was taken away he used to always work on the family car. It was something that always fascinated her. He never allowed her to help, but she would constantly sit around and watch intently much to her fathers displeasure. Mia, seeing Tony she immediately introduced Letty and went on once again to retell the heroic tale.
"Well Letty I'm very glad there are people like you around to take care of my Mia, especially since other people are much too busy". He said, frowning toward Dom and Vince at the mention of there detention.
He went on "Although I don't like you fighting, I think you at least deserve lunch on us, what do you say?". Tony asked with the warmest smile she's ever seen.
"Sure, that'd be great".
After lunch, Letty and Vince were heading home when Tony caught Letty eyeing the car he was working on.
"You know Letty, I have my own garage and your more than welcome to come by if your interested in cars".
"Really? Wow, thanks Mr. Toretto". Letty's grin was from ear to ear.
"Call me Tony".
Weeks, months and years passed. And every school day since, all four kids would walk to the Toretto's for lunch, head to the garage and then head to there prospective homes.
And like that, Letty found the love and family she always craved.