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Chapter 3: Guilt

Hours had passed, and I stood with a soft groan, my back popping as I let out a sigh. My hand reaching up to rid the stream of sweat from my face before it got into my eyes, half recognizing the stick of oil as if glided across my forehead from my hand, as I stood before the now stripped car. The dull garage lights only slightly illuminating the dusty stripped vehicle.

A glimmer of sadness shining in my eyes, yet being over shadowed by the excitement that fluttering from me as I placed my hands on my hips, not caring in the least for my now oil and dirt riddled clothes as I let out an exhausted sigh. A smile falling upon my lips as I pushed a loose lock from my face, my ears faintly picking up the sound of rolling, and my eyes went to it, catching as Dom rolled from beneath the car. His sweat covered muscles rippling, some sort of pipe held in his large oil cover hands as he stood, wiping his hands on a rag before setting the pipe or whatever it was, on the bench to his left. His expression set in a complex fashion, unreadable as he pondered.

Brian worked at the engine, his blue eyes glazed over in focus as he worked diligently. His movements precise and calculated as he reached, turned, and pulled things free, left and right as it were nothing. His mind focused on the task at hand, though I could tell he was cautious of Mia, who sat leaning against the car on his right, her dark eyes watching with just as much wonder and curiosity as I had.

Pulling my eyes away, I rolled my neck, giving a satisfied hum as the telltale pop reached my ears, as I reached grabbing the bottle of water beside Dom. Smiling as I noticed, his muscles tense as I stole a swallow, my eyes catching his as he stared down at me, as I stuck my tongue out teasingly. He narrowed his eyes at my childishness, turning back to examine the pipe he had pulled for beneath the car.

The sound of a door clicking caught my attention as I placed the now empty bottle back beside the muscled man, swallowing the last bit of water in my mouth as my eyes shifted towards the noise. Only to fall on a muscled figure as it advanced forward, my mind registering it as Vince as I took in his stern expression, and lax walk. I heard Brian's voice, and watched as Vince tensed, before turning towards the younger man with an irritated scowl as he countered his voice smooth as he all but dismissed the other man. That was until Brian stood, making his way towards Vince, pointing at him in an accusing manner as his voice rose a few octaves. And before I could stop myself, I glided between the two men, who all but ignored me as they glanced over my shoulder at one another, challenging each other, stepping closer still, squeezing me as if I weren't even there. Wincing, and stifling a groan, I pushed against Brian's chest, pressing back against Vince's chest to create space, and much to my relief they both took a healthy step back as Mia's voice rang through, and I took in a much needed breath as I watched her.

She grabbed Brian's arm, glaring at both men as they further separated themselves, all the while glaring still, mouths set in tight lines, as they bit back whatever it was they wanted to spit at the other. And I let out a sigh in relief as I pulled my curly tresses free from the ponytail, shuffling the loose stand back in, before pulling it up yet again, all the while, watching and listening as Dom spoke with Vince.

I barely had time to react, as Brian yet again stood. Words spewing like venom from his mouth as he sprang forth with an accusing finger, eyes locked on Vince, who stepped forth with just as much anger as the other man had exerted. Anger shining in his normally bright eyes as he stared back, his jaw set, fists balled at his sides, and before I knew it, I pushed up, yet again placing myself between the two, like a wall.

Mentally thanking, Dom for his quick reflex as he held Vince back, and quieted the clearly agitated blonde with dominating authority as he told him to walk it off.

Much like a child, the blond stalked away. Leaving Mia gazing after him, longing in her dark eyes, before sparing a look at the cooling Vince as he paced, her expression one of confusion, and I could just see her mind reeling as she took a step in the direction Brian had gone before stopping herself. Her eyebrows furrowed at the internal debate, and before I could look away, her eyes fell on me, her expression one of sadness, as she found herself torn on what exactly to do. She said nothing, simply gazing at me with those soft eyes, and against my better judgment, I motioned towards the way Brian had exited, with a nod of my head. A smile ghosting across my lips as I heard the soft patter of her feet as she followed after him, relief bubbling through me as I let out a soft sigh.

My eyes falling shut, as I Pulled my hair from its prison. Allowing the curls to spill around my shoulders as I shook them out with my hand, all the while taking in steady breathes to calm my fried nerves as I sat there, not at all listening as Dom and Vince spoke in those booming voices. My mind drifting off to another place entirely as I rested my back against the cold biting cement pillar with a shiver, zoning out completely, reveling in the slight warmth gathered in my stomach from the beverage I had consumed

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I'm not exactly sure how long it had been when I roused from my thoughts with a shiver as I spared a glance around the now dark garage, mentally noting that the sun had fallen.

In the slight distance, the glow of a small light caught my eye, and I watched as Vince stood leaning over pile of things we had pulled from the car when stripping it, his fingers going to work, as if searching.

Scrunching my eyebrows in confusion, I stood, making sure to make not an ounce of noise as I hid in the shadows, my eyes observing Vince as I slinked closer. Noting as he attempted to find something from the back of the computer, and with a successful pull, it came free, though from where I was standing, I couldn't exactly see what he had found. Though I tired, as I leaned closer, careful to keep myself hidden and not alert the sneaking Vince.

At the sound of Dom's voice, it fell with a soft plop against the closed computers lid. Vince spun around, his eyes landing on Dom's figure as he advanced closer, his hands shooting up in a surrendering notion as Dom came to stand in front of him. His expression unreadable, his atmosphere calm before he reached forward, grabbing Vince as if he weighted nothing, and threw him back against a cement pillar with a rage I had never witnessed. At the impact, I winced as if I had felt it, covering my mouth as with my hand as the strangled yelp escaped Vince, before he turned toward Dom yet again. His expression stern, yet apologetic as he addressed him, yelling his words, only to quiet once Dom found his way into his space. The man's muscular build towering threateningly over Vince, bullying him in a sense.

Watching the altercation with wide eyes, I said nothing.

Hell, I barely breathed as I watched, half terrified, glued to the spot I occupied, and half wanting to go and separate the two huge men, but the first half, seemed to have me in its grasp as I gazed helplessly on, catching only bits and pieces as they spoke in harsh tones, and jumping when Dom launched forward, hitting the cement beside Vince's head with yet another yell in outrage.

"What's go-"

At the sound of Mia's voice, my eyes flew toward the door, watching as she stepped through, followed by Brian. Tired expressions of both of their faces as Dom turned towards them, dismissing their concern with a single word. His face grim as he drew in deep breathes, anger radiating from him in suffocating waves.

In one last attempt, Vince stepped forward, again pleading with Dom, his voice surprisingly soft as he offered a solution to the ordeal.

But it seemed Dom would have none of it, as he shook his head, words leaving his lips in a soft manner, as he shook his head slightly.

Vince's eyes narrowed, not believing what he had heard, and I found myself leaning closer to catch what he has said.

"Get Out" Dom's voice boomed, echoing off the walls, startling everyone, causing a jump to stir in each of us as we stared in disbelief.

With a silent gasp, I stepped from behind the pillar, my hands falling from my mouth as my mind wrapped around what Dom had just demanded. My eyes going from Dom to Vince, as if in disbelief as Vince turned following Dom's order, his expression one of betrayal as his eyes locked on Mia. I found myself reaching for him, and swiftly dropped my hand, listening as Vince spoke. His voice coming out as if in a quiet confession as he voiced his final peace, the small speech heartfelt, though one could feel the malice in his words as he spoke about Mia, and even more so as her name, Letty, left his lips. At the mention of her name, my eyes darted to Dom, catching the slight narrow of his eyes as he turned away, his expression deadpanned, though the anger in his eyes at the mention was deadly as he silently watched Vince as he continued on, his blue eyes dark with accusation and hurt as he followed Dom's orders without so much as a plea to stay. Every moment, and every word, conveying the hurt, and anger he felt as he turned on his heels.

With every step he took, I felt my heart pound. Half of me hoping that he could continue on, but as he gre closer, I knew I would have no such luck. I drew in a breath, as I felt him pause, my skin prickling as I felt his eyes burning into me as he stopped a foot or so before me, his stormy eyes, questioning me silently as to what I was going to do. I felt myself begin to tremble as I drew in yet another breath between my teeth, my eyes sparing a glance swiftly from Vince to Mia's protected stomach.

And with a sinking feeling, and only a moment, I knew what I had to do. Sucking my bottom lip between my teeth, biting into it roughly as I dropped my head, my hair shielding my face as I stared at the ground, barely breathing as I shook my head, squeezing my eyes tightly shut

I heard him draw in a breath, and I squeezed my eyes shut at the betrayal I had just dealt him, the silence in the room deafening as Vince bulldozed past. His shoulder catching mine roughly, causing me to stumble back, but I dared not look upon him, or I knew my resolve would crumble.

With a slight step back, I caught myself, wincing only when I heard the slam of the door in the distance, and then and only then did I allow myself to raise my head. Ignoring the dancing white spots, as I wiped the prickling tears that threatened to fall as I was met by equally confused glance all around. Dom and Brian's glances a bit more scrutinizing than Mia, who simply offered a thankful nod in understanding as she pressed herself farther into Brian's embrace.

Ignoring the gesture, and the stares, I turned away, urging the tears and betrayal I felt ripping through as I exited the garage. Barely making out their voices chatting behind as I made my way through the house, thankful that Rosa was not in the room as I made my way to my room, closing the door, and slinking down against it, pulling my knees to my chest, burring my head in my arms, as deep guilt filled numbness found its way through me.

What have I done?

An:

Eh, not quite as thrilling. So I guess last chapter and this one, could be considered fillers, but meh, I don't know. Consider them as you will, I guess.

I assure you, it will start up soon, so please, stay tuned.

I know I have been following the story line for the most part, I do have some tricks up my sleeve involving it, so I'd say it loosely follows the story line as the story goes on.

-Morbidlittlebirdie