Vince and stuck to his word of needing space. I didn't drive home with him the next day and when we did get back he completely avoided me. I stayed in the living room and kitchen with everyone while Dom made sure the race was definitely tonight, but I didn't say a word to anyone. The only person I really wanted to talk to was Vince and he was taking this 'needing space' thing really seriously. I wasn't sure whether I should corner him and risk making things worse or just leave it alone like he wanted,

"We have a problem," Dom announced as he stood in the doorway to the kitchen.

"What is it?" Leon asked.

"Hector told me there was a race when I called last night but it's a prearranged one," he explained. "He just checked with everyone, there's only one free spot, it's ours but it means only one of us can race."

"Who's gonna race?" Letty questioned.

"We all prepare, we'll decide tomorrow," Dom told us,

I knew from the look on everyone's faces that that meant that Dom was probably going to be the one race. They were all pretty good but none of them seemed to be able to deny the fact that Dom was the best. And I could feel it from the tension in the room that the best was what they needed, no mistakes could be made.

It was still a couple of hours before the race but I was already freaking out to no end. I took the chance to slip outside. The boys and Letty were washing up and eating now they were done working on their cars. I'd already lost my appetite so I avoided the food. Not wanting to upset my stomach any further.

"Mind if I join you?" Dom asked as he came to stand beside me.

"You already are."

"I'm not mad by the way," he started. "I was surprised sure but I went to prison for beating a guy have to death. So I don't really have the right to judge anyone."

l gave a small smile. "I lied because I wanted to deal with this myself, solve my own problems for once."

Dom nodded his understanding. "He'll come around."

"I'm not worried," I lied.

"Sure," Dom chuckled. "But in case you are worried, I know V and l can see that he cares about you so just give him the space he wanted."

"I miss him," I sighed. "Ask me if I did a few weeks back and I would've laughed at you. I want to laugh at myself now, I miss him and it hasn't even been that long."

"I bet he misses you too."

"If he did he would talk to me."

Dom drew me into his side, telling me that he didn't know what to say. I accepted it though and wrapped my arms around his middle for a hug.

When we got to the races it was different this time around. Mia hadn't bothered to dress Letty or I up and none of the boys had been talking excitedly beforehand. The only thing they did talk about was tactics for each of them so no matter what happened they were all ready to race. It was tense, I'd never seen or heard them talk about tactics when it came to racing. I tried to listen in on what they were saying, but it was hard to catch anything. Once they were finished talking they went over to Hector to sort out the money and who would be racing. While they were gone Letty and Mia stood on either side of me and linked their arms with mine.

"I don't want to sound stupid but if they win that's only four thousand..."

"We have the other five, don't worry," Letty assured me.

"You guys could be using this money." That same old feeling of guilt was slowly bubbling up to the surface again.

"Yes, and we're using it on you, " Mia spoke up.

I went to argue some more, to try and get some of my guilt out but the boys chose that moment to come back over to us.

"So who is it?" Mia asked anxiously.

"Me," Vince spoke up.

To say I was shocked would be putting it lightly. I know he said he'd still help me but I hadn't expected him to be the one to race. I looked over at him then but he refused to look at me. I wanted so much to thank him but at that moment in time I didn't trust my voice to let it happen. Instead I kept quiet and followed the team to the finish line while Jesse and Vince went to Vince's car. When we got to the other end Leon stood between Mia and I with his arms around us while Dom stood behind Letty with his arms around her waist.

"Don't worry," Leon whispered to me. "V is a great racer."

I only nodded my head as I watched the cars line up. They looked so small from here but I spotted Vince's car easily. It was the only blue one in sight with the other three being green, red and pink. I heard the engines rev one at a time and then they were off. It was hard to see who was where until they reached the half way line. Pink and yellow were far behind, not a chance of winning. Vince and the green car were neck and neck. Both hit their NOS at the same time, keeping them even. As they neared the finish line the NOS started to wear off and then green passed the finish line. Vince had lost the race by an inch.

A/N: I know, I know, it's short but I wanted it to end where it has. Also, if you read any of my other stories then you might know that my laptop has broken :( I'm using my tablet for updates until it gets fixed so if there are any mistakes in this chapter and future ones, that's why.

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