No then...this is my first The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift story, so be nice? When I saw it I fell in love with Han, typical huh? But yeah, here goes.
Also, Han didnt die but Sean pulled him out in time before the car exploded. Thought I should just clear that up...even though it will be mentioned some time in the story..
OC Information:
Name: Tabitha "Tabby" Boswell
Age: 18
Hair length/style/colour: shoulder length, layered with a normal fringe and its dark brown
Eye colour: hazel green
Clothing Style: a bit of a mix; punk, scene and girly
Relation: Sean's cousin
Other: Tabby is a quiet girl, simple yet complicated. Is a bit of a dreamer and finds pleasure in messing around with car engines. Tabby likes to go out but only if it involves being around cars, she's not anti social just doesn't seem to connect with people much.
Chapter One
Tabitha's P.O.V
Night seemed somewhat invisible here as the lights of Tokyo lit almost every inch in an attempt to hide the fact it was night, looking around out my window all I could do was gawk at Tokyo's beauty. It was so different to what I thought it would be like but then again Sean didn't lie when he talked about the city, I hadn't seen him up until over two weeks ago but I had emailed and talked to him over the phone nearly every week. When he had shown up I had been taken back but who wouldn't? Of course I knew why he had come, Sean had asked me to get him a few parts that he couldn't order for some reason, he didn't say and I didn't ask, I just knew to get them for him. We had both been close since my father pasted away when I was just six, but then when Sean started to move because of his stupid street racing offences I didn't see him as much, just talked over the phone and maybe a visit every once and a while, but I didn't worry to much.
End Tabitha's P.O.V
Flash Back: Over Two Weeks Ago
Typical Friday afternoon, the school bell had rang about a few minutes ago and clearly a sea of students could be seen exiting from the building. Among them was innocent Tabitha, her dark brown tresses had been placed into a messy bun with her fringe pushed slightly to the right as her hazel green orbs kept a close eye on the ground and the movement of the people before her. She was the only student who seemed to dress different at this prep school, sure there have been a few exceptions with a Goth, Punk and nerd or two; today Tabby was dressed in dirty denim baggy jeans with rips in the knees and covered her converse covered feet, and a simple dark purple long top under a random band T covered her top half. Tabby didn't really worry about fashion, growing up she had spent most of her time either outside in mud and dirt before getting her hands dirty in the garage at the start of her teen years, so she was use to dressing in simple clothing.
Reaching closer to the path to her right she couldn't help but notice the music that was playing in front of the crowd before her. The crowd mostly consisted of the Jocks and other guys, who hand a major interest in cars, Tabby stopped pondering the idea of having a look; cars were one of her weaknesses, so that's why she helped her stepfather out on the weekends at his little garage. Shaking off her curiosity Tabby continued on her way, but her steps were slower then usual; temptation was slowly working its way to the surface but she pushed it back like a lion tamer would use a chair to draw the angry lion back.
"Tabby" someone called pulling her back from her battle, that voice…I know that voice! She thought with a smile forming on her soft red lips.
Turning around she noticed that the crowd had parted to reveal her one and only rebel cousin, "long time no see kid" he teased leaning against his red and black Evo VII.
Gawking at the beauty of his car Tabby didn't notice when Sean walked up to her until he stood right in front of her, "that cant be your car" was the first words to come from her mouth, "nice to see you too Tabby" he replied with fake hurt before embracing her.
The crowd only seemed to gather more by Sean's interaction with Tabby; after all she was the schools loner, engine nerd and loser all in one. Without really caring about everyone Sean took Tabby by the hand and dragged her to his car and they both got in, seeing the inside just added to her curious nature of his car.
"Let me guess…first time seeing an Evo, right?" he asked with a smirk while turning over the engine. Tabby nodded after realising she couldn't speak and that only made Sean laugh before he took off down the street. On the way back to her house Sean filled her in about his life so far; Tokyo, drifting, friends and Neela. Of course she had heard about those things but not in full detail like how he had spoken, and for that ride home all Tabby could do was smile, she was happy for him because he was happy.
End Flash Back
Tabitha's P.O.V
I sighed with boredom since this drive seemed to be taking forever, but I just looked out the window some more. I still can't believe Sean brought me out here as my graduation present… I thought smiling.
It seems Sean knew me better then I thought, either that or he had been watching me closely for the few days he had stayed to catch up with everyone. I went by as normal just looking at different car parts on the net, mostly the stuff here in Japan, and I think I even mention about wanting to come out here for a while. There was only one thing that annoyed me about Sean's stay, he wanted to go and race! And stupid me took him to the local hangout for race brats, I actually spent nearly every Friday night there just checking out cars and even getting asked to take a look at someone's car, but they didn't go to my school but knew about my car knowledge. But back to Sean, he was so damn cocky to challenge the main Jock at my school. I never stopped Sean though, he just needed to either lose and learn a lesson, or beat the Jock and please me, either way I didn't care, and I never do. Yet he did win and I was pleased by it.
Suddenly the car came to a slow stop knocking me out of my thoughts; I paid the man and thanked him before retrieving my bag from the boot. I really didn't have much, I always pack light and I still survive. Turning around I looked at the garage to see Sean and a few people heading out to me, seeing Sean I couldn't help but smile at him; he was such a great guy.
"You made it" he said messing my hair up until I pushed his hand back, "yeah I know…" I said softly fixing my hair as best I could before straightening out my black and white striped long sleeved top and dusting off my baggy denim jeans.
"Tabby I want you to meet a few people; this is Neela, Reiko, Earl, Twinkie" Sean said before Twinkie cut in, "but you can call me Twink, everyone does" he said with a wink, "and that's Han" Sean finished after just ignoring Twinkie.
"Nice to meet you all, I'm Tabitha but call me Tabby" I said looking over everyone. My eyes rolled over them all, I could somewhat tell what they were like by just looking at them and it made it a little easier for me.
"Alright, let's stop standing around and head in" Sean sighed taking my bag before blinking, "what is with you and packing light…" he said shaking his head and walking back into the garage before I could reply.
Neela smiled and took hold of my head and dragged me in followed by the others. I felt a little weird, it was weird having people pay attention to me, other then Sean and my parents of course, but a bunch of people I have only heard things about were welcoming me in.
"I will take your things up to your room" Sean stated reaching the stairs, "huh? I thought I was staying with you" I said blinking a few times.
With a sigh he turned back to Neela and me, "you are…its just your room ain't ready". Fare enough, "don't worry…it shouldn't take more then a few more days to get it ready for you and Han has said it was cool for you to stay here till then" Neela assured me with a smile and I nodded.
As Sean took my bag to my room my eyes couldn't help but look around the garage, it was a big space; totally different to my stepfathers one back home.
"Sean tells me your pretty good with cars?" a male voice said from behind me, turning around I nodded noticing it was Han who spoke.
"Yeah…I'm not that bad" I replied studying his face, he was cute but somehow I don't think he's my type. Han smiled warmly, "good…we can always use another set of hands around here".
Sean soon returned and informed me my bag is safely on my bed, "so Tabby…any chance you up to go to the races with us? You get to see some good drifting" Sean said making me think.
Did I really want to go to the drift races? Well yes I do only to see the cars but then again I don't think I would fit in there, "um…will I fit in?" I asked softly looking at my feet; I was never good at asking questions.
"Yes you will" Neela said tugging my arm making me look up at her smiling face, I nodded slowly, "if you want…I could lend you some of my clothing? I actually bring a bag with spare clothing if you wish to take a look" she inquired.
I thought about it while quickly looking at the way she was dressed right now, and she seemed to dress reasonably considering what I've heard about the girls at these races.
"Alright" I said with a nod ad before I knew it both Neela and Reiko were pulling me up the stairs, so I'm thinking this wasn't the best idea and Sean could tell because of his all knowing smirk.
I mouthed 'help me' and he shook his head, nope he wasn't going to help me and the last thing I heard was his soft chuckles as I was pulled into a room.
It seemed like forever I was in that room, Reiko had slipped out after a bit only to return with my bag, so I was guessing they would see what I had and then work from there. And I would have to give them props; what they chose was different yet still me. I wore a pair of black skinny leg jeans with Neela's emerald green pleated mini, a dark, almost black, green long sleeved top that sat on my shoulders, and of course my old faithful black converse on my feet. Reiko was the one who came up with my hair, it was placed in mid high pigtails and my fringe pushed to the right like always. Then the both of them did my make-up, I actually didn't need much according to Neela; so all I had done was mascara and eyeliner; bringing out my eyes, a real light green around my eyes, it reminded me of those scene kids I once saw, and some clear lip-gloss. Looking at myself in the mirror I felt good about myself, one thing I have learned is that who cares what people thought; it's what I like and want to look like.
"You know Tabby…you pull this style off real well" Reiko laughed softly along with both Neela and myself. It seems I've been accepted by both girls, and for that I am thankful.
When all three of us were done we exited the room and returned my bag before heading back to the guys, a smile placed firmly on my face as we moved down the stairs with the boys before us checking Sean's Evo so that it was ready for tonight.
"Ready boys?" Neela inquired making them all turn back to us, Sean just blinked at seeing me before shaking his head, "typical Tabby" he sighed moving to Neela and placing an arm around her shoulder.
I didn't say anything but looked at my feet while moving from foot to foot, so maybe I didn't look as good as I thought, and the whole not caring what people think wasn't working for me.
"I think she looks good" Han's voice said suddenly making me look up and smile softly. Sean just laughed not realising what he had said had effected me and everyone else had. Han was nice enough to try and cheer me up and give me some confidence.
"Come on, lets go already" Twink said getting a nod as a response.
I had started to follow both Sean and Neela to the Evo before a hand on my shoulder stopped me, their hand on my bare shoulder sent a small chill down my spine, "you can get a ride with me if you want" Han's soft voice said making me turn so I could look at him and Sean.
It seemed Sean didn't mind too much about me going with Han so I agreed, but when I saw his Mazda RX-7 my eyes just widened. Everyone seemed to have the best cars!
Han must have noticed how I was looking at his car and smirked, "never seen a Mazda RX-7 before?" I shook my head before getting into the car, instantly my wondering eyes looked around making me re-think my favourite car.
Turning over the engine I just sat back and relaxed as he pulled out, the others had left a few moments before us except for Earl who closed up the garage. Han drove down a street or two I had remembered from the taxi ride, my eyes just taking in everything outside the car.
"Do you drive?" Han's sudden voice and question making me jump a little, "um…yeah, kind of" I replied now looking a head of me.
"How does that work?" it seemed he had a few questions for this ride, great.
"Well I have a car, Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, but I don't really drive it much since I haven't really finished fixing up the engine" I said with a sigh.
Han just nodded before silence settled in between us; it wasn't that silence you deathly hate but one of comfort.
End Tabitha's P.O.V
So...what did you all think about the first chapter? Should I continue this? Or give up?
