It had been a few days since Letty had ended things between them and Dom was struggling to shake it off. He did not understand how she could act like nothing had happened between them. She would come to the garage greet all of them with the same demeanor as always. She would talk shit with Vince and the other guys with the same usual banter. He could not feign his unrest. Dom had been on edge all week looking in her direction constantly with a look of annoyance on his face. The couple had made much progress in the last few months, but right when he thought they were about to make themselves official she pulled the rug out from beneath him. He was not used to being rejected and did not know how to take it.
"Dominic, come into the office I want to speak with you." His father, Anthony Torretto, told him.
"Yea, be right there."
"So," He began. "I've noticed you haven't been yourself lately." Dom perked his head up at his father's words. "It wouldn't have anything to do with the little brunette we have running around here lately, would it?" He asked Dom with a smirk on his face. He did not answer. "I know you're not much of a talker, but I suggest you man-up and talk to her."
"Pops," Dom exasperated, "I really don't want to talk about it."
"Listen I don't have to know the details, but I do know you and you're a fool. You think you're too cool for your own good. That little mamacita over there wont be easy to handle. She reminds me of your mom; probably why I like her so much. Pull your head out of your ass and resolve your shit."
"Dad!"
"I'm here to guide you not sugar coat things for you. I know you probably did something that came in between what you two had going on."
"Wait a minute. How-"
"How or what I know is besides the point. Just how you think I don't realize when you sneak off, or throw a party when I'm away." Dom looked at his father inquisitively. "Call it father's intuition. When you make a couple you'll understand what I'm talking about." Dom could not help smile. "All I know is, if you want something you have to make it happen for yourself instead of looking like a sad puppy across the garage."
"I look like a sad puppy?"
"A sad pit-bull, better?" Dom laughed. He really enjoyed his father's advice during times like this.
"I don't know how to fix this."
"What did you do?"
"She kinda sort of caught me with someone else."
"Sort of, or did?"
"Did, but it's not like we were exclusive so I don't understand why she's buggin."
"You don't get why she's buggin, huh?"
"Ok I get it, but she didn't even let me explain."
"You explain why you were fooling around when you're trying to start things with her?"
"Jesus pops, you're not helping."
"Well I'm just trying to help you see how selfish you've been. She's not perfect either, but your going to have to put certain things aside if you want to make it work with her." Dom stood still in thought. He knew his father was right, but still was unsure as to how to approach her. "Listen get to work. My garage is not a stage for your life drama. This is a place of work, keep your emotions in check, keep it professional. Look at her, she has no tell. If it hadn't been for your face no one would have been the wiser, and trust me everyone knows Casanova."
"Fuck."
"Watch your mouth." He said warningly. "Besides, I don't think she's picked up on it too much yet. Now get back to work. Don't make me have to call you back in here."
"Damn pops, you make it sound like I was crying in a corner."
"You might as well have with that look."
"Aight, I get it." Dom left his father's office with a slight smirk on his face. He began to take apart the engine he had been working on, and hoped he would have a chance to talk to Letty at the end of their shifts.
"Yo Let, you wanna ride?" He asked as he closed up. They were not so coincidently the last two people left in the garage.
"No, I'm set. I brought my bike."
"Just pop it in the back." He suggested.
"Nah it's ok." She dismissed once again.
"Letty I'm taking you home." He insisted.
"I don't want you to."
"Well that's just too bad."
"You can't make me do what I don't want to."
"We should talk, and you know it. We can't keep pretending things-"
"I don't want to talk about it." She cut him off.
"Why?"
"'cause it's over. It was fun while it lasted, but we should just bury the hatchet."
"I disagree."
"Too bad."
"No, we're going to talk." He said. She rolled her eyes and made her way into the passenger seat. He relished in his victory, though it was a modest one.
"I thought you were taking me home." She pointed out in annoyance, when Dom pulled up into an abandoned lot.
"I will, but I need to get a few things off my chest first."
"Oh so you been benching then?" She said snarkily.
"That's not funny. Will you just listen."
"Dom I don't listen to bullshit."
"This wont be bullshit."
"I highly doubt that."
"I fucked up with you, and I want to make it right. You didn't attack me or call me out on it, but I know it's the reason you didn't want to fool around anymore. I get it. We should be exclusive." Letty looked at him and started laughing.
"Are you serious." He looked at her with a hurt expression on his face. "Dom, you don't understand the concept of monogamy."
"It ain't about any of that. I like you, you like me we should be together!"
"Why you yellin'!" She pointed out as her own voice elevated.
"I'm not yellin'!" Dom took a moment to calm down. "Listen, I'm trying here."
"Well, good for you."
"This isn't easy for me, ok."
"And it is for me?"
"I'm not saying that, I just can't be friends with you. I want more than that."
"Why are you complicating this?" She exclaimed in frustration. Dom did not know what else to do, but before he realized what he was doing he fisted his hand in her hair and aggressively brought her face into a kiss. She unconsciously responded to him for a few moments.
"You feel that?" He began as he caressed her lips with his thumb. "That's why." He told her. Her eyes were still slightly hooded. "No one makes me feel like you do." Letty peered into his eyes in search of truth. She could see he was sincere, though she did doubt his ability back up what he was saying. She couldn't deny how she felt, and hated that she could not stop herself from reacting to him. She kissed him with open eyes, taking note of his reaction. He pulled her into his lap mid-kiss with very little effort. Their breaths became hampered as they continued their mutual exploration.
She pulled away and licked her lips. "So we're together now?"
"Yea. You don't see other people. I don't see other people. It's real simple." He explained.
"So then you're like my boyfriend?"
"Affirmative."
"Ok." She confirmed before leaning in. "Would you be mad if we didn't tell people?" She asked.
"Why, you ashamed of me or something?"
"No, I just don't want my business out there."
"I'm telling people you are my girl." He looked at her intently, "And I'm for damn sure make sure people know you're off limits."
"God, your such a guy."
"I didn't know you liked girls Let."
"Shut-up! I just don't want people looking at me differently because I'm dating you."
"Da' fuck that supposed to mean?" Letty rolled her eyes.
"I didn't mean it like that. It's just….With your past…You were hooking up with other girls just a few days ago, ya know. How do you think that looks to people?" Dom pondered on her words.
"I guess you're right. How long do you want to wait?"
"Not a specific time limit. Like I wont deny we're together, but I don't want our relationship on display, you get me?"
"Yea." He affirmed slightly disappointed.
"Hey." She said as she made him face her. "Only for a little while ok."
"Yea, whatever." She smirked. She knew he did not like her request, and probably wouldn't follow it, but appreciated he wasn't making a big deal about it. She pecked his lips once more. His hands began to roam and found their way to her ass. It seemed Dominic had a heavy fascination with this part of her body.
"I think it's time you take me home. My mom's waiting for me."
"You sure?"
"Yea, she's gonna woop my ass if I'm late. I think she needs me to babysit."
"Alright, aliright." He said jokingly. "Let, get off of me."
"Why? I like this spot."
"You wanted to go home right? You wont make it there anytime soon if you don't get off my lap."
Letty sighed. "Fine, if you insist." He smiled and kissed her once more.
"Let's get you home."
"Sounds good."
