TITLE: "Asking For Forgiveness"
AUTHOR: jaimejo2929
RATING; M- for language and sex (eventually)
FANDOM: TFATF
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters from TFATF, I earn no profit by their use here.
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FEEDBACK: Yes, please, constructive criticism is always welcome. This is my first fic ever---please be nice.
WARNING: This fic deals with the romantic relationship of a 24 year old man and a 16/17 year old female. Not sex, YET. But some consensual heavy petting that will progress to consensual non-intercourse sexual acts.
Prologue
The day after the incident, Jenna snuck back home and packed her stuff while her mom and John were at work. She threw her stuff into her Mazda RX-7 hatch and headed for LA. All the way there she debated on calling Leon. But she was afraid he wouldn't believe her or tell her she couldn't come to him. She knew Leon loved her, but she hadn't seen him since she was 12. He called every week, but he had never come to visit and never asked if she could come to visit him.
She had a car and cell phone thanks to Leon. When she told him about the RX7 she had fallen in love with, he contacted the dealer and bought it for her. He had also paid for some engine work to be done, before she got it. She remembered the day he called her and told her that all she had to do was go pick it up.
A few weeks later a box arrived for her with a cell phone and a note to call Leon. He wanted to make sure she had a way to call for help if she broke down. She loved Le and he loved her, but she wasn't sure he would want a 16-year-old showing up on his doorstep. So she decided to surprise him and hope he didn't kick her out.
Almost 18 hours on the road and a few hours sleeping in a cheap hotel got Jenna to LA at 1:30 pm the next day. She stopped at a gas station to ask for directions to DT's Automotive.
The clerk had never heard of it, but the Hispanic guy at the counter had. She walked with him out to his car, a supped up Honda Civic, where he dug out a business card from the glove box. He jotted down directions on the back and she was on her way with a smile and a wave.
At 2:45 pm she finally pulled in the parking area of DT's Automotive. She looked around at the street racers parked in the area and knew she had the right place. This would be Leon's dream job. She checked her face in the visor mirror before she opened the car door.
Chapter 1 Sunglasses and Heartbreakers
Vince saw the older model RX7 pull in. It caught his attention because it had no obvious mods and no custom paint. He walked to the edge of the bay door, standing in the shade and watched at the most beautiful creature he had ever seen slide from the bucket seat.
Long smooth tan legs with delicate feet in strappy sandals came first. As she stood his eyes traveled up noting the short, bright yellow shorts, the small waist, a glimpse of tan belly with a glimmer that he would bet was a belly button ring. A white V-neck tee shirt, molded to very nice mid sized breasts.
Vince growled low in his throat. He looked at her face wondering what color her eyes were. He was disappointed to see the sunglasses shading her eyes, but he liked her full up-turned lips, 'very kissable,' he thought. Her dark brown hair was long and wavy, pulled back in a ponytail that swept the top swell of her buttocks.
Vince licked his lips and quickly adjusted himself before stepping out of the shadow toward her. He smiled and greeted her.
"Hey, how you doing? Got car trouble?"
Jenna's heart skipped a few beats when the large tattooed man stepped out of the bay toward her.
He was gorgeous! Tanned and muscular, grungy jeans slung low on trim hips. His hair was dark and spiky. Bright blue eyes sparkled and his jaw sported a scruffy beard.
Jenna started to tremble; she said a little prayer of thanks for the sunglasses that hid her eyes that seemed drawn down to his loose-hipped stride. She had to swallow the drool before she could speak.
"Hi. Ummm. No, no car trouble, my baby is running just fine. Ummm. Actually I am looking for a guy." She said, nervously, not realizing how her words might be interpreted.
Vince grinned sexily and stepped closer to her, "Well, you found one.
Jenna's brain suddenly started working again as she realized the hottie was flirting with her. Confidence shot through her at his obvious interest. Relaxing, her smile widened, she dipped her head and did an obvious inspection of his body
"Yes. I guess I did." She said with a small laugh. "But I actually meant someone in particular. Leon Jacobs. Do you know him?"
'She's one of Leon's chicks.' Vince thought with a stab of disappointment. He kept his smile on his face, but seriously considered murdering Leon and hiding the body.
With a sigh he answered, "Yeah I know Le. You sure that's who you want, sweetheart? Cause, you know, he'll just break your heart."
Jenna felt relief wash over her. She had found Le. Feeling more confident she cocked her head to the side and asked, "Oh he's a heartbreaker, huh? What about you?"
Before Vince could answer Dom bellowed from the bay door, "Yo V, you working today or what?"
"Tell Le he's got a visitor." Vince yelled back over his shoulder, ignoring Dom's question.
Dom disappeared back into the shop. A few seconds later Leon walked out wiping his hands on a rag. He could see a dark haired girl standing on the other side of Vince, but did not recognize her. He figured it was some racer chaser he had met at some point and plastered his 'fuck me' smile on as he stepped up beside V.
Jenna got very nervous as she watched Le walk toward her. The gorgeously scruffy guy showed no sign of moving. She really hoped Le didn't yell at her in front of him. Le stopped in front of her and she waited.
Leon looked the girl up and down and cocked an eyebrow at her.
"Beautiful." He said drawing the word out. "Hey babe, what can I do you for?" he asked grinning.
Jenna felt her eyes widen as she realized Leon had no clue who she was.
"Oh My God, Leon! Ewwww! Gross!" she shrieked.
Leon and Vince looked at each other confused.
Jenna stomped her foot and pushed her sunglasses up on top of her head. She glared at them with bright green eyes that matched Leon's exactly. "Le! It's me, Jenna!"
"Holy shit! Jenna?!" Leon's jaw dropped before he grabbed her in a hug, squeezing until she couldn't breathe. What the fuck are you doing here?!" Leon yelled as he pulled back still holding onto her shoulders. Then a look of panic washed over his face. "What happened Jen? Is Mom okay?"
Jenna shook her head "Mom's fine Le, she's fine. Everything is okay."
Leon relaxed and hugged her again. "Jeez Jen I can believe it's you! Oh my god! Look at you." Again he pulled back and looked at her. His expression changed. "What the hell are you wearing Jen! Mom let you out of the house like that?"
"What's going on Leon?" A deep rough voice growled from behind him. Leon turned and saw that everyone had come outside to see what the commotion was. Vince was now glaring daggers at him.
"Hey guys!" Le pulled Jen in front of him to face the team. "Uh… Guys this is my baby sister, Jenna. Jen met the team. That's Dom and his girl Letty. Mia, she's Dom's baby sis. You already met Vince. And, well, you remember Jesse."
Jesse broke ranks and grabbed Jenna around the waist yelling "Jen Jen!" as he twirled her around a few times. He sat her on her feet and they held onto each other as they waited for the world to stop spinning.
Jenna laughed and said "Hey Jess long time no see."
Jesse grinned and said "Wow, Jen! You look great! All grown up and shit! Cool!" Jess kissed her cheek. He released her, turned and bounced back toward the shop, his ADD kicking in and something else already on his mind.
"Some things never change." Jenna said still laughing.
Mia stepped forward "Hey girl, its nice to meet you."
"Thanks Mia, it is nice to meet you too. Leon has told me a lot about the team." Jenna said as Mia hugged her lightly.
Dom stepped up and hugged her lightly, "Leon's family is our family. Welcome to LA."
Jenna felt tiny when the huge bald guy wearing coveralls tied at the waist and a white beater shirt, wrapped his massive arms around her. For a minute Jenna was startled by the show of affection from the large man. After all, he looked big and scary. But he had a nice smile and something about him kind of reminded her of a big teddy bear too.
Letty stood behind everyone, with her hip cocked and arms crossed. She glared at Jenna and the back of Dom's head.
Vince stepped around Leon and said, "Well hell if everybody else gets a hug I want one too."
Jenna's eyes widened and her breath got caught in her throat. Before she could move Vince's warm arms surrounded her and he pulled her up against his chest. His smell enveloped her and she was surprised to find his scent very pleasing a mixture of manly sweat and motor oil, with a hint of something spicy. Whatever it was, it made warmth curl in her belly and her hands started to tremble again. Jenna felt chill bumps spread down her arms as Vince's stubble scraped the skin of her cheek and neck when he brushed a light kiss just in front of her left earlobe.
Vince felt Jenna shiver as he brushed his lips along her cheek close to her earlobe. He smiled at the pull of her hands balling up the sides of his shirt. He pulled her close and enjoyed the feel of her breasts pressed to his chest. He inhaled the scent of fruity shampoo in her hair and the warm clean spicy vanilla smell of her skin.
Aware of Leon standing beside them and his own body's response to her closeness Vince pulled back from the embrace sliding his hands down her bare arms, smiling as he felt her cling to his waist. He winked at the dazed look on her face and ran his tongue along the inside edge of his bottom lip imagining what she would taste like.
The contact was broken when Leon shoved against his shoulder violently forcing Vince back several steps. "Stop drooling on my sister V!"
The team snickered waiting for the explosion, but to everyone's surprise Vince's grin just widen.
Vince winked at Jenna before he turned and strolled casually back to the bay door, glancing back over his shoulder at Jenna a couple of times.
Jenna flushed beet red, realizing that the moment between her and Vince was not lost on the group.
Leon turned back to her as the team moved off back toward the garage. "OK Jen What is going on. What are you doing here? And where is mom?"
Jenna licked her lips and took a deep breath. "Ummm, well, Le, I kinda ran away."