A.N.- Thanks so much for the quick reviews, it really spurred me on. Bare w/ me for this chapter, I've got a huuuge headache but I felt compelled to write some more.

The ride through town was quiet, Letty still fuming, but atleast calm now. She didn't believe Dominic, not in the least. She was a smart girl, she knew when he was lying, and that man was lying through his teeth right now. But she let it slide, for the moment. She could wait.

However, when the muscle-bound driver swung into a parking lot, she did become curious.

"Dom, where in the hell are we?"

Chuckling lightly, the man just replied, "You and that mouth, Letty. One of these days someone's gonna wash it out and when they do I'll be there to supply the soap."

"Fuck you asshole!"

"So vulgar and unladylike! Mia'd be shocked." he joked, getting out of the car.

"Funny. I'm about as close to being a lady as you are to being a gentleman." the feisty teen shot back angrily, but she smirked when she looked up at the single story brick building in front of them.

"A gym, Dominic? Tryin' to tell me something? I mean I know I've put on a little weight-" she joked.

"So you're a comedian too huh shortie?" They both knew that she hadn't changed weight or height in the past two years.

Smacking his shoulder as they entered the building, Letty added, "Fuck yeah I am. I'm as funny as god damn clown. Where've you been for the past 15 years?"

Letty followed Dom through the gym and through a door off the main room, not questioning why they were here. She observed the people around them silently, but always sticking close to her protector.

The room was nearly bare, save for gray mats against the walls and covering the ground. The room was painted a dingy white, and Letty felt like she was in an institution.

Taking his shoes off and instructing her to do the same, Dom lead the way to the center of the room.

"Dom what the hell?"

"I thought this would be a good way for you to let off some steam. Besides the beach has gotta be cold right now. So come on, you gonna get over here or not?"

"Are you serious? I mean I know what you said before but come on, you think you need to teach me to fight? This is dumb."

Shrugging his shoulders, the large man laughed, "Don't be such a girl. I'm not gonna hurt you."

Laughing, the short girl walked up to him, but stayed a foot away, "Like I'm really scared. I'm not gonna fight you."

"You're such a girl."

"That's not gonna goad me into anything moron I AM a girl."

"Pansy."

"Fuck you."

"You'd like that too much."

"You think you'd be good enough for me to like, little girl?"

"I think that it doesn't matter cause you couldn't handle it."

"Damn straight I could handle you."

"Nah, I don't think you could."

"Don't tempt me."

Letty just laughed.

Dom started walking towards the door, casually throwing over his shoulder, "Does that mean you want me to go find a girl I could handle?"

Bending down to grab his shoes, he didn't even know what she was doing until she was on him. Literally. Letty jumped onto his back and wrapped her arms around him neck, throwing them into the wall in the process.

"Not fucking funny Dominic!" she jumped down and he turned to face her as she threw a killer right hook and caught him in the jaw.

Realizing what she'd done, Letty dropped her arms, but Dom came back at her, as if he was gonna attack her. Dom grabbed her arms and turned her around, twisting her arms behind her and placing his legs between hers.

"Good, but what do you do if someone's got you like this. Can't use your hands, can't you your feet."

Struggling with his tight grip, her breath shallow, the girl thought. Finally she threw her head back but didn't make contact. Then she pushed back at him as hard as she could, moving back as much as possible. Then. putting all her weight into a quick downward motion she caught him off gaurd and sent them both falling to the floor, him on top of her.

They sat like that for a moment, before he raised himself up enough so she could breathe easier, and asked, "Okay, but that still leaves you stuck. What a predicament."

Looking over her shoulder at him, she smiled coyly, stating, "You're right. You got me. Guess you should show me some things."

Letting her roll over without completely getting off of her, Dominic smiled, "Good. Thank you."

Smiling, Letty leaned up and kissed him, slowly at first, but quickly becoming passionate as their tongues battled for dominance. As he ran his hand down her side she shifted her legs around his, and, wrapping them around his thighs, she used all her strength to flip them. She landed on top of him and grabbed his arms, pinning them against his chest. Realizing she wouldn't be able to hold him, she sat on his arms and crossed hers in triumph.

"Ha yeah right like I'd ever admit you were right and mean it."

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A.N.- Maybe more tomorrow with a birthday surprise?! We'll see. It all depends on you.