DISCLAIMER: I own no rights to the Fast and Furious Characters.

Language, Violence, Sexual Content

Mia and I were closing and I could see she was thinking. She kept looking at me but hurrying away, hoping I wouldn't notice. "So what time do we have to be at the race?"

"People start to gather round ten but racing starts at eleven."

"I'm not sure I can do this. He's probably still mad at me and will ignore me."
"Do you want him to?" She handed me more dishes. "To ignore you?"

"No and I'm sure you don't want to hear what I really want him to do." She made gagging noises and smacked me. "You went there not me."

"So we find something for you to wear that will make him notice." I gave her the ya right look. "No you don't give yourself enough credit." She pulled the plug on in the sink draining the water. "Lets go."

We walked a few blocks to a dress store and she started handing me dresses to try on. Half of them I couldn't even figure out how to get into. Her theory is I need to rebel against myself. "I like that one but how do you feel about your tattoo showing?"

"It isn't that much and the tattoo helps hide most of them. Honestly I hate layers but haven't known how to stop. After the attack my mom kept making me cover up my scars and then she didn't approve of the tattoo. Maybe if they wouldn't have kept covering me up I would wear more stuff like this." The dress I had on was lavender and made of layers of lace. It was strapless and came half way to my knees.

"Your parents have never known how to communicate with you. Now if we could find a happy medium between them and Dom we both could be happy."

"Cut him some slack at least he cares."

We ran around like chickens after the guys left. She had bought a new outfit and wanted to surprise Brian. I braided my hair on both sides and put on my sandals. We got there a little after ten and it was packed. We stopped to talk to people we knew or when a guy stopped us to flirt. I managed to keep them from touching me and that was a major plus. I scanned the crowd for the guys and found them a little ways up. "Over there." I pointed to them.

"You ready to show him you kept your end of the deal? Besides several guys have showed interest and my big bro is an idiot." She looped her arm in mine. "Now push up those and make him drool."

You can do this it's just a guy. Who am I kidding I'm shaking in my boots. "Well if it isn't our favorite guys." I walked over to Vince and kissed his cheek before leaning on his car. "So you racing?" I nudged him with my arm.

"Ya, second race." He was smiling as he leaned back. "Which one? Blue dress or the one in shorts and tank top."

I moved closer and surveyed the girls and didn't like either. "Well since it's a one night stand, girls in the shorts." He laughed. "Trust me they are a package deal and why not double your pleasure."

"Want to put your money where your mouth is?" Rome plopped down next to me.

I lifted my skirt on my right leg until you could see the garter with a zip pocket. Rome and Vince started to cough from shock. I pulled out several hundreds separating one and holding it out. "Mia can hold the money."

Mia grabbed money from several people and they all seemed to think I was wrong. I've learned to read people over the years and those two are an item. If one likes a guy the other has to agree and both of them have been watching him like he's a happy meal. "Girl your gunna loose that money. I've been around those two and they can't stand each other." Rome was sure of himself.

I glanced at Dominic and he was watching me. I got up and walked towards him. "Does this qualify as human?" I turned so he could see the whole package. He had several girls hanging on him and I wanted to beat the shit out of them for touching him. They each had a look that said back off. I smiled bigger and stopped in front of him.

He watched me with that same look in his eyes from the garage. Want, desire, lust each fits but who knew the real answer. "Yes."

I closed the gap between us forcing the girls to move. "Then before the sun comes up I expect an answer." I let my finger run across his cheek as I leaned in stopping when our lips almost touched. "No more excuses." I pulled back and turning to walk away grabbing Mia as I did.

We were out of their vision when she started to laugh. "That defiantly got his attention. He hand was reaching for you." She was so happy.

"He was probably trying to hold the girls back. He views me as helpless because of the attack." We weaved our way towards the start line. "So wanna have some fun and make bets on the races?"

The nice thing about us is we always bet to embarrass each other. She had an unfair advantage knowing some of the drivers. Plus I was picking the pretty cars unless it was our guys. "Sure you want to pick the blue car?" I turned to see Dominic behind us.

"Yep the other cars aren't that pretty."

"Your going to loose." He stepped close enough I could feel the heat from his body. "Does that mean your not rooting for me?" His hands came to rest on my shoulders.

"Well your car is rather plain but since I know you." I turned my head to look at him. "I guess your personality is colorful enough to make up for it." He laughed and it sent shivers down my arms as his hands moved.

"My race is next and if you stay right here I will answer your question when I'm done."

"Good luck."

Mia nudged me because she had heard the conversation. "He was flirting."

All I could do is smile, I was so close to getting my answer. I watched as the cars moved to the starting line. My heart sped as they revved their engines. They took off and I squealed with anticipation. I know in reality the race was less than ten minutes but it felt like a time stood still. His car came in at least two car lengths ahead of the others. People started to crowd around him, mostly girls throwing themselves at him. It's a known fact that the girl who gives him a victory kiss goes home with him.

I couldn't take watching any longer and turned around. The gang had went to congratulate him on winning a new ten second car as Brian puts it. I just had to stand here and wait for him to choose a girl. I felt tears beginning to roll down my face. The thought of watching him with someone else was more than I could handle. I started to walk away, I suddenly didn't find his answer as important.

"Rhayne." Dominic was behind me and close enough he wasn't yelling. "I thought you wanted my answer?" I stopped moving but the tears ran faster. I couldn't answer him so I wiped away the tears. He turned me pulling me close to him and his lips landed on mine. They were soft yet firm as his tongue ran across mine. I had never really kissed before and wasn't sure what to do, but I knew he asked for entrance. I granted him his request and the kiss deepened.

I pulled away but he kept his arms around me. "Why?"

"I've wanted to do that since the first time we argued. I haven't been with anyone for weeks." He slid his hand across my cheek and I knew it came away wet. "The night of your show I was going to ask you to get something to eat afterwords but he just wouldn't leave you alone. I had to leave or I was going to rip his head off." I could feel his hands curling into fists.

"He's just a touchy guy. If there is a girl around he has to touch them. I would have rather spent the time with you, but that doesn't explain the hospital."

"If I had asked you to leave with me then you wouldn't have been at the motel. I planned on taking you being with me when the sun came up."

"It wasn't your fault and thinking it is won't make it go away. I learned the hard way things happen for a reason." I wrapped my arms around him in hopes of him seeing I meant what I said.

"The party is at our place so everyone else headed out. I told them we'd meet them there." He grabbed my hand and started to walk towards his car. "Unless you want to go somewhere else?"

We got into his car and he held my hand only letting go when he needed to shift. "We should head to the house. People are expecting you and I want to be there when Rome looses our bet."

"Your sure your going to win? Want to make a side bet?" I smiled. "I agree with him they can't stand each other. If he wins you show me what's in the album you keep checking on." He was watching me to know I was moving it at night. "If you win you can decide later what your prize is."

"Sure you want to wait to know? I could have you dressing like a made cleaning the house while I watch." I turned to look at him better. "That's just one way to have you clean I've got plenty of other ideas. Which I would have to capture for posterity. Never know when your going to need blackmail info."

"You are a an interesting one but I like interesting." He pulled into the drive and shut the car off. I started to get out but he touched my arm. "Do we have a bet?"

"Yes." I stuck my hand out to shake on it.

He shook his head and pulled me closer. "I prefer to seal this deal with a kiss." His hand cupped my cheek as our lips met. This time I granted him entrance without asking.

When we went inside he kept a close eye on where I was and who I spoke to. I was talking with Hector when Mia walked over and handed me a wad of cash. "They shouldn't have bet against you. Rome is pouting."

"What can I say I have people skills."

I felt a arm wrap around my waist. "I here you won." I looked up at Dominic and my eyes showed nothing. "Care to tell me what the looser has to do?"

"Nope but you can try to sway the judge so that your sentence isn't as harsh."

"On that note we're going to call it a night." He kissed Mia on the cheek before turning me towards the steps. "You ready to bee sweet talked?"

"Probably not but I'm interest on what you consider sweet talk." He walked us into my room and closed the door. Since I didn't plan on leaving the room I slid my sandals off.

"This is easier than I expected." He had a Cheshire grim. "Your already taking your clothes off." I threw a shoe at him but he dodged it. I turned away from him and bent down grabbing something from between the mattresses. When I stood back up he wrapped his arms around me. "Do you trust me?"

"Depends on why your asking."

"I know you have issues with being touched but I want to kiss you."

I laughed. "You've already kissed me so why are you asking now?"

He didn't answer with words. I felt his breath on my neck just below my ear as his mouth claimed my neck. He kissed it lightly until he knew I wasn't going to protest. Then his kisses became deeper and he ran his tongue along my neck. I leaned into him and moaned from the pleasure. He bit my neck where it connected to my shoulder and I ground myself against him. He repeated the process on the other side before pulling back. "Change clothes I'll be back in a minute."

Did I do something wrong? Why on Gods green earth did he stop? I changed into a tank top and fuzzy pants and sat on the bed. I know I'm not as experienced as the other girls he's been with but I thought my reaction was right. Maybe he was afraid of pushing me too fast. I know I should feel weird or want to run but he has always been the one I wanted to be my first. Now that we were alone and being intimate he leaves. Can't I do anything right?