Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS EXCEPT FOR AYUMI!!

Author's Note: I suck at racing details…so please bear with me -.- hope you all like this!

Will You be Mine Tonight?

Chapter 1

Author's Note: There's Point of View (POV) switching.

~Keisuke's POV~

            I sighed to myself while staring down the road of Akagi. The sun had set only a few hours and the temperature had begun to drop. I slipped on my dark green pullover, knowing how my brother wouldn't be happy if I caught a cold. I smiled to myself, remembering the last time I had a little cold. It had bothered my brother too much that he had to know where I was going and what I was doing, even if it was just taking a shower. Slowly I puffed out the smoke from my cigarette. It was true; I was addicted to the little thing. My brother said that it was just a phase and something that is part of every Takahashi male. "Nothing tonight…guess there's a party or something…" I said softly as I ran my slender fingers through my spiky, dirty blond hair.

            "Keisuke-san…don't you think we should return home now…?" a dark haired boy asked timidly from beside me.

            "Kenta…you could go back anytime. I'm going to wait for a few minutes then I'll leave…" I replied

            "Of course I'm not going to go back, Keisuke-san!!" Kenta said.

            "Suit yourself, Kenta…" I said softly as I looked down at my yellow Mazda Einfini FD-3S RX-7. It was quite a beauty and no one said a thing about the color either. At least it wasn't as bad as Kenta's…wait a minute! No! The color of my car is awesome! After all, yellow IS my favorite color.

"Huh? What's that? Keisuke-san! There's a car coming!" Kenta said excitedly.

            "Don't get your hopes too high Kenta…it might be a passing car and nothing else…" I replied calmly, but at the same time was excited.

            A dark, navy blue Mazda FD3S RX-7 drove up the street and stopped right beside my FD. Course mine was better; after all…it was yellow. I glanced over at Kenta to see his eyes widen, most likely because there was actually another person who had the same car like me. I took a small puff on my cigarette and watched as the driver stepped out of the FD. Only to reveal a skinny armed figure who wore a cap and a pair of sunglasses even though it was practically night time. The figure's shirt was gray and the sleeves were quarter cut and to match the gray shirt was a pair of baggy, blue jeans.

            "That's a nice FD you've got there, kid." I said as I looked at the newcomer's car. Too bad the color wasn't as great as mine. 

            "Its color is better than yours at least." The figure snickered in return.

            "I'm surprised a little kid like you actually has enough money to buy an FD, especially because an FD basically drains all your gas." Keisuke commented, trying to act smart.

            "You're not the only one who's able to buy an FD, Keisuke Takahashi…" the newcomer replied back.

            "Well I bet that you can't beat Keisuke-san! He's the best racer in Red Suns…and what team do YOU belong?" Kenta asked.

            "None…but I'm a pretty good racer. Keisuke Takahashi…I challenge you to a race." The figure said.

            "Sure…but what's your name? It seems like you already know a lot about me." I replied, curious about this newcomer. I know that it sounds odd that I was curious that a little kid like this one knew me. After all, my brother and I appeared in some magazines, but this kid was weird. First off, their attitude and second is their attire. 

            "My name's Ay. Now…let's get going before the sun rises." The dark figure said and reentered their car.

            "Keisuke-san! You can win against this newbie definitely! Do you want me to call Ryousuke-san?" Kenta asked.

"Naw…I'll tell him later. I want to surprise him." I said with a wicked smirk as I threw my cigarette to the ground and stepped on it. "Let's see how fast this kid can go…"

            "The kid looks like he's started driving only a few weeks or months. Geez, his arms are skinny…haha, I bet he can't drift well like you and Ryousuke-san because you need to be strong." Kenta said proudly.

            "Kenta, you can do the countdown."  I said and started up the engine. The whining noise of both engines could be heard from a distance. We both got into place and were ready to speed off. "This is Akagi…I haven't seen this kid here at all so he might not have much experience, but I better not be cocky…that's what happened when I was against the AE 86 after all…" I thought to myself.

            "Alright! Countdown will begin…NOW! 5!" Kenta shouted, holding up his hand. Both of our cars started up our engines and I found myself glancing over to the mysterious figure constantly while Kenta continued to do the countdown.  "2…1!" At the sound of the number one, both cars sped off, but the newbie had taken the lead.

            "Aniki usually does this…I might as well give it a try." I said softly as I stayed close to the navy blue FD's rear. When the turns came, both of our cars drifted in unison, but suddenly I noticed something. This newbie stayed close to the inner railing and there was plenty of room beside him! That was it! I smirked slightly to myself, knowing that there was only one more turn until we both reach the bottom. When that turn came I found that I was right about how this guy drifted. I drove my car up and beside his car while we were drifting. Soon I found that if I didn't move up more then the newbie wouldn't be able to pass me no matter what. I moved up a lot in order to let him in behind me. I smiled to myself and mentally thanked my brother, knowing that I'll have to do it later and that he'll give me a strange look as always. The race ended in what seemed to be seconds and soon we both had to drive back up Akagi to meet up with Kenta.

"Keisuke-san! Who won?" he asked immediately when I parked my car to the side.

            "I won…hey kid! C'mon out." I said and lit another cigarette. "What's your name again?"

            The newcomer stepped out of his car and said. "It's Ay…"

            "Puberty didn't kick in for this kid…sounds like a girl…" Kenta whispered to me.

            I frowned at him for making a comment like that. Knowing that puberty had hit him hard at an early age. After all, he had the deepest voice when he was in sixth grade.

            "Why are you wearing sunglasses when it's dark out…?" I asked, finally noticing the figure's outfit.

            "Because…I thought you might not accept my challenege…if you saw how I really look." Ay replied.

            "What do you mean…?" Kenta and I asked in unison.

            Ay took off his sunglasses and cap to reveal…a female! "My name is really Ayumi Rae…" she said softly. Her cheeks were slightly flustered, either from embarrassment or from our little race. 

            Our eyes widened when we saw a female driver standing in front of them. We were even more surprised to see that there wasn't a female partner in the navy FD like the team, Impact Blue.

            "No wonder you have skinny arms…you shouldn't be driving alone, girl. You should have a partner like Impact Blue." Kenta snickered.

            "I don't want one nor do I need one. I'm better off without one and I'll show the world that I'm the fastest single-racing female!" Ayumi replied and glared at Kenta.

            "Well…that was a pretty good race, Ayumi. Your drifting skills are pretty good…better than Kenta's, but there's one mistake you made each time you drifted…" I said softly.

            "Keisuke-san!" Kenta replied and frowned.

            "And what's that…?" she asked back after giggling softly.

            "You drove too close to the inner railing. Any other racer would be able to see that their car could fit right beside yours." I explained, somehow I felt as if my brother's influences were beginning to rub on to me. Oooh…what a scary thought!

            "I see…thanks for the race, Keisuke Takahashi…" she said.

"So why did you want to challenge me to a race? After all…most drivers go to other teams before they challenge Red Suns." I asked.

            "Well…I already know that I'm faster than those Night Kids…and I really am fast! Plus…you guys are the second fastest team according to my information and opinion. That Akina Speedstars aren't fast…they only depend on that AE 86." Ayumi replied and threw the cap and sunglasses into her car.

            "Then who's first on your list? And are you trying to get into a team…?" I asked curiously, feeling rather intrigued by this spunky, little girl.

            "The first fastest team on my list is the Emperors, definitely! And yeah…I am trying to get into a team. My cousin wouldn't let me join the Emperors…because he thinks I'm a slow driver and the fact that I shouldn't even be racing because I'm a girl. Hehe, that's where I got this ridiculous wardrobe," She said with a large smile, feeling rather relaxed with Kenta and me.

            "Your cousin is in the Emperor team? Which driver is he?" I asked with a large amount of curiosity. My curiosity was getting bigger and bigger each second I was with her, even though we just met.

            "My cousin is Seiji, the second fastest racer!" Ayumi said proudly.

            "How old are you, little girl?" Kenta asked, feeling rather threatened by her presence.

            "I'm 19…and quit calling me little girl because I'm not!" Ayumi said and glared at Kenta.

            "19? And you can drive so well? That reminds me of that AE 86 driver…he's only 18 and he can drive very well. But 18 and 19 are pretty young though…you'd be the youngest racer on Red Suns if you joined us." I commented, knowing that Kenta must feel REALLY threatened.

            "The youngest? Why how old are you, Keisuke Takahashi?" Ayumi asked.

            "He's 21 years old!" Kenta said proudly because of his knowledge involving the Takahashi brothers.  Yeah, both Ryousuke and I know about his obsession over us. It's kind of scary, but you get used to it sooner or later.

            "Well…I'm going to get going. It's not fun talking to a guy who calls you different names." She said and was about to open her car door, but was stopped by my hand.

            "Ayumi…here's my number. Call me whenever you want to race again…and if you wish to join Red Suns. We need another fine racer like you." I said and handed her a piece of paper. I didn't know what I was trying to do. Actually…I wasn't even thinking! First off, I'm scared of girls and have no experience…so why was I touching her hand and giving her my number?!

            "Thanks, but is it just for asking to race, Keisuke?" she asked and flashed a girly smile.

            I laughed in return. She was a funny girl and I guess I shouldn't expect much feminine things from her. "For anything…except for debts." I replied and smiled back at her.

            "Thanks…well I'll call you sometime…oh! Here's my number." She said and wrote on my hand her number with a pen. She smiled brightly. "Sorry…but I don't have any paper. Tee hee hee. Well bye guys!"

            "Hey Ayumi, wait!" Kenta called out.

            "Hm? What is it, kid?" she asked.

            "Name's Kenta…anyways, I'll challenge you to a race on the next rainy day!" he said.

            "Sure I guess. Well I'm going to go. Bye guys." She said and waved to them.

Soon she got into her car and off she went.

            "Keisuke-san, do you like that girl?" Kenta asked.

            "What are you talking about Kenta?" I asked back and took a puff from my cigarette.

            "You never gave anyone your number…unless it was someone important…and never have you given it to a girl!" Kenta whined.

            I smiled in my mischievous way and got into my FD, leaving Kenta standing there with a confused expression on his face. "I'm going back home now. I'll see you tomorrow." I said and drove off. I had to go home and study still or else aniki won't be happy even though I didn't use my instincts on my race tonight.

            Kenta frowned and took his cell phone out of his pocket. He dialed one specific phone number and waited for a few rings. "Hello? Ryousuke-san? Hey, it's me Kenta…Keisuke-san just raced against some girl named Ayumi Rae…and I think Keisuke-san likes her…a LOT. Uh huh…ok…so wait, you want me to stick close to Keisuke now? No? Um…alright I guess. Alright…okay. Goodnight." Kenta hung up and got into his orange Nissan S14 Silvia Q's.