Author: babydoll619

Title: Stay here, Stay forever

Fandom: TFATF

Pairing: Vince/OFC

Disclaimer: I own nothing from the movie. This story is just from my crazy imagination. If anything sounds familiar, it's simple a coincidence.

Feedback: I would love some thank you.

Author's Note: in this story, Vince isn't as interested as he was in Mia like the movie. Sure he had a crush, but his interest moved on.

Chapter 1

Sitting by his window, he sat there looking out and staring at the community garden that was located on the side of the Toretto's household. The garden belonged to the apartment complex that was next door. From time to time, Vince had watched the residents spent their time in their sections of the garden. He grew into the habit staring at the garden since he moved to Dom's house. Watching the plants and vegetation grow had become his way of escaping from the nagging he received from the team and racer chasers. He was able to calm down and relax without being bothered. Not that he had any inkling of wanting to garden himself, but seeing the innocence of other people just made him grateful for what he had with the team.

Watching the garden blossom for a good year and half, Vince knew who would visit the garden at certain times and even made up their names. He smirked to himself when a particular older lady got frustrated when her roses wouldn't grow as fast as the gay man's on the other side of the garden. Drinking his beer and sitting by his window, admiring the little beautiful spot from the whole neighborhood, was when he first saw her. He could tell right away that she was new. Not daring to move, he watched her walk around in the late afternoon admiring her neighbor's accomplishments. Her hair was whisked off her shoulder as a breeze blew by her. Vince noticed her caramel skin as she wore an off the shoulder blouse and tight denim jeans. Her hair was dark but when the sun caught it he saw the hint of red. Knowing right away that her hair wasn't natural yet it fit her.

His ear caught the voice of Dom announcing dinner was ready, however, Vince didn't want to get up. He continued to admire her as she walked around and bask in the warm weather before the sun disappeared. As she went around the rose bushes, he spotted something small on her forearm. It wasn't a tattoo but perhaps a scar. His mind filled up with ideas of how she got it and if she were hurt by someone. Thrown out of his thoughts, the loud knock at his door made him jolt up. Turning his head, he watched as Letty pop in. "V, let's go get some grub."

Vince sighed and nodded. Turning his head to look out the window, he noticed that she was gone. Blinking rapidly, he wondered if he had dreamed her up. Looking at the Corona in his hand, it was hardly touched. Confusion entered his head while he scratched the back of his head.

"You alright, V?" Letty asked as she knew Vince was pissed off still because the buster had made a quite of an impression on Mia and Dom.

Vince got off his chair and walked to her. "Let's just go eat." They both walked out of his room and went downstairs to eat as a happy family they were.

When night came, Vince couldn't help but think of that girl in the garden. He hoped he wasn't dreaming

but thought maybe his mind was so tired that it was playing tricks on him. Sleep swept in and took over as his body relaxed and sent him into dreamland, where he saw the girl and she was smiling at him. It was as if she knew he was watching. But, as quickly as the dream came, it quickly left because morning came knocking at his door.

After work, Vince went home with the team and blinked hard when he saw her at the corner crossing the street with grocery bags in hand. He made sure not to blink as he carelessly walked up the steps to the house. He saw her glance over and grin. Standing still, he saw her walk pass the house and enter the apartment complex. Jesse had caught Vince staring and smirked. He purposely bumped passed Vince and got the big loaf's attention. Vince grunted and then they walked into the house.

During dinner, Vince thought about the color of the woman's eyes. They were dark brown and her flowy auburn hair were all that his mind thought about. The team wondered what he was thinking about but excused it as his jealously peeking out and giving them the silent treatment. Once dinner was over, Vince went off to his bedroom and sat by the window again.

The mystery girl didn't showed up to the garden until he was ready to fall onto his bed. By then, the sun had gone down and the night lights in the garden were on. She was wearing a black hoodie and pajama pants with the words "don't judge me" on across her buttocks. A grin appeared on Vince's lips as he leaned over the window. It was dark in his room and he didn't bother turning on the lights. He placed his hands on the frame as he watched her walk around the garden again. Deep in her thoughts, Vince could tell she was thinking and not paying attention to her surroundings when the older lady came by and surprised her. He watched as they interacted and carried a short conversation until they both left the garden. Soon afterward, Vince went off to bed and hoped to see her again.

The next day, Vince was more pissed off than ever because the buster had showed up for their Sunday barbecue dinner. Leaving, he drove off not caring where he was going. Eventually, he found himself at the local video rental store. He got a couple of movies because he planned on watching them in his room while the rest of the team mingled with Brian.

By the time he made it back to the hose, he saw her climbing out of her car. It was just a regular Jeep Cherokee but it clicked on him that was she had no interest in racing. For a reason, he found that intriguing. He sat in his car as he watched her walking in her scrubs. "She's a nurse," he said out loud while she took off the clip from her hair and let it loose. When she had disappeared into her complex, Vince sighed and climbed out. He was calm enough to rejoin the team for dinner.

It didn't last long however. Later that night, when he overheard Mia agree to a date with the buster, Vince's jealousy appeared again for the millionth time since Brian came into the picture. Anger crawled back into his heart and it fused him up so bad that he stomped out of the house. He had tried so many times with Mia and she never accepted him. Walking around the house, he walked into the neighbors' garden. Standing in the middle, letting the anger wash over him, he was lost in thought when his mystery woman walked in.

"Hello," her voice was soft. Vince's head shot over his shoulder and saw her. And, just like that, his anger was gone. He stared at her like a deer in headlights. "I'm sorry. Did I scare you?" She asked again as she stood by the entrance of the garden.

Vince reacted with blinking and a clearing of his throat. "No. Just got me off guard." He openly admitted. He didn't know why he told her that, he was a hard guy to catch off guard. "Hi." He then said.

"You live next door, don't you?" She asked as she recognized his face.

Vince nodded as he watched her take a step forward. "You must be new."

"I am." She grinned, she walked around him to get to the other side of the garden.

Vince watched her and began to follow her with three steps behind. "What's your name?"

"Mariana but I'm fine with Mary." She looked over her shoulder and could see him walking behind her. "What's yours?"

"Vince."

She stopped and turned to face him. She was wearing her hoodie and pajama pants again. "That short for Vincent?" He nodded and stood in front of her. Mary glanced over to number B6's vegetables. For a few seconds, she began to feel uncomfortable. Clearing her throat, she looked back to him. "You don't talk much?"

He shrugged only because he didn't know what to tell her. He didn't want to come off as a stalker since he had been watching her.

Hearing the crickets, Mary could only politely smile. "I better go. Time for my bedtime." She walked passed him and Vince caught her body wash scent. His nose was filled with a plum and blossom fragrance; a smell that was wonderful to him. It wasn't the typical vanilla, strawberry or any other fruity scent that the chasers wore.

"It was nice meeting you, Vince." He heard her say.

Vince turned and watched her walk away. "I'll see you around." Mary looked back and grinned. She waved before leaving the garden and walking into the hallway that lead into the small courtyard and then took up the flight of stairs to her apartment. Vince sighed as he walked out of the garden and went to the house, hoping that the buster was gone.

TO BE CONTINUED...