Disclaimer: I don't own the Fast and the Furious. Cassie and Ginai are O.W.N.E.D. by me. Thank you everyone for reading and reviewing!!

Note: Yea, I know you guys are probably (emphasis on probably) wondering why Reiko and Neela are still in school even though this story takes place a year after the movie. Well in my story, Sean, Neela, Reiko, Twinkie, and Earl were juniors last year. So right now, Sean, Neela, Reiko, Earl, and Twinkie are all seniors, and that makes Cassie a junior...

To MissynoAliey: Lolz I'm glad that you pointed that out, but I think the whole high school student dating an older guy is pretty common in Japan (due to much manga reading), besides Cassie is going to turn 18 in a few weeks. It was intentional.

Chapter 9

"WITH HAN??" Reiko exclaimed at the lunch table as her, Neela, and Cassie were eating. A few boys looked their way, down the lunch table. Cassie responded with a frown. Neela just smiled.

Cassie knew that Reiko's reaction was no surprise. The guy she was about to go out on a date with was a well-known player, and not to mention experienced in ALL areas of the real world.

Reiko went back to her sushi bowl. "Well, I guess he's got you hooked." She chewed slowly and watched Cassie sadly under her coal-colored bangs.

"Hooked?" Cassie turned to Neela. "Do you know what that's supposed to mean?"

Reiko put down her chopsticks. "It means he's got your head stuffed up with his stupid games. He's a straight playboy." She folded her hands and leaned towards the confused girl that was across from her. "Before his accident, he usually had one-times with international models - or porn stars."

That's right, the accident - the one that Twinkie lightly touched on over the phone before she came to Japan. How Han had barely escaped that leaking car - and it was all because of DK. For probably the millionth time, she felt sick for ever having any relation to such a dangerous person...even more dangerous than in Hawaii.

Neela tapped her on the shoulder. "Don't listen to her...she's a bit raw when it comes to talking about him. She's attempting to say that Han has never had a serious relationship before, not to mention any hook-ups since last year."

"Whoa, who said anything about a relationship?" Cassie stared at them like they were a pair of aliens. Or a hook-up for that matter...

Neela and Reiko looked at each other and then looked back at her. "Oh, give it up Cass," Reiko teased. "You guys have become an item."

Cassie was not only shocked by Neela and Reiko's accusations, but Reiko's strange mood. She was usually the quiet, strong type...but she had never made the issue with Han such a big deal. Cassie decided to pop the question. "Something happen between you and Earl?"

Reiko jerked as if Cassie had taken a wrong turn in the conversation. She broke her chopsticks in half out of frustration, and placed them in front of her. "It seems that Earl has a thing for you."

What the hell?! "Um...I have NO idea of what you're talking about." Earl had walked her to a few classes and taught her a bit of Japanese, but other than the times at the garage, they never really talked to each other.

Reiko got up from her seat, her food box and broken chopsticks in her hands. "Well, you better get one," she muttered as she walked off.

Cassie sighed. What's next? I'm so sick of this. She ruffled her short hair. I don't need anymore problems...especially with a girl. "Hey." She looked tiredly over at Neela. "Don't worry about Reiko. Her and Earl have had, like, their seventh breakup. She just needs someone to vent at, you know, random times." She slowly chewed on a rice ball and swallowed. "Just enjoy your date with Han tomorrow. Try to forget about her."

I guess.

She had her white tee buttoned, her Applebottoms zipped, and her Vans laced up. Cassie had mentally scolded herself for trying to be so casual...but that was her, and she didn't want Han to forget it.

Cass felt as if she was preparing for a mission as she slid her silver laced wallet into the back pocket of her jeans. She would keep close surveillance on Han; watch him carefully. Study his moves, his tactics, his habits and rule a verdict in the end. She couldn't count how many times she reminded herself that this get-together was not a date. It was a freakin' trial.

As she headed towards the door, Cassie was silently thankful that her older brother was sound asleep on the couch in front of the TV. It's better this way. In the past few weeks she had created a don't ask, don't tell situation. Since Twinkie wasn't asking about her ex-boyfriend or her current status with Han, she wasn't telling.

Cassie felt as if she had skipped a heart beat when she found Han leaning on the wall right on her doorstep as she slid open the door. She put her hand over her heart and stepped outside. She slid the door back into its place.

"What the HELL?! You could have given me a heart attack!"

He ignored her statement. "Let's get going." She followed him cautiously towards his car. She noticed it was a Mayback 57 S, one of the most expensive cars around. She rolled her eyes. He's gonna have to do something else if he believes that a mere fancy car is going to whisk me away. But she had to admit, it was one smoking hot automobile.

Han opened the door for her, closing it after she was in. He then headed towards the driver's seat.

Cassie took a deep breath.

Here we go.

She noticed that the first place they arrived at was a carnival with lots of colored lights…and kiddie rides. It was strangely reminiscent of Disneyland, without all the copyrighted characters. There were children and parents everywhere – and it was only eleven in the morning. This should be interesting. I haven't been to a kid fair for years.

Cassie watched as Han took the keys out of the ignition and stepped out of the car. He was grinning like a total idiot.

"You comin' or what, baby girl?"

She folded her arms, not moving from the passenger seat. "This is a kid's amusement park. People are going to look at us funny." She shook her head and stared at her nails. "I probably shouldn't have come. You never take anything seriously."

Han frowned, but quickly regained his usual smile. "It'll be more fun than you think. I'm feeling a little bit out of the ordinary today, so let's do something abnormal." In one quick swift, he was opening her door and pulling her out. "HEY!" she exclaimed as he gently returned her to ground. She noticed Han's face was serious once again – his eyes focused intently on her.

"Come on."

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