Chapter 26 – Tracy

Letty

Mia is actually ironing her clothes for tomorrow.

"Don't make fun of me. I like to look good at school."

I shake my head.

"I'm not saying anything. I'm just happy this whole school thing is almost over."

"Then what?"

"Who knows? I'll probably just work full time at the garage and race some."

"For the rest of your life?"

"Mia, I'm 16. I'm not planning the rest of my life today. After graduation I have a whole other year before Luz would even let me move out. What's your life plan?"

"I have it narrowed down to 4 schools. There's only one out of state on my list. I definitely want to be in the medical field. Doctors get paid more and have more chances at advancement, but nurses are the heart of medicine. So I have to decide about that."

I didn't think Mia would even consider leaving the state. But I knew she was going into the medical field.

"Letty, we should move into our own apartment together!"

"Uh sure Mia."

There was another Toretto I had planned to live with after I turned 18.

"You guys can work it out Letty."

I look up at her. I guess my thoughts showed on my face.

"It's cool Mia. I'll be over it in a few days. It's just an adjustment."

"I'm sad you guys broke up."

Mia is so dramatic.

"With the look you were giving Dom tonight at dinner, I think mad is the word you're looking for."

"I don't like that he's going to a damn party tonight."

I exhale quietly.

"Me neither. But it's only fair to point out that I did break up with him."

"After he set up unreasonable conditions for your relationship!"

"Come on Mia, have you met Dom? When has he ever been reasonable."

We both laugh at that and then change the subject. I think it's all for the best. If he screws some slut tonight, maybe it'll help me move on faster.

Dom

I'm at this party that Vince brought me to. It's the usual scene, liquor, girls and loud music. I decided to dance some to see if it would take my mind off Letty. After a couple beers and a couple songs it starts working a little bit.

Out of nowhere this girl comes up behind me and gives me a hug from behind. I turn around to find myself face to face to Tracy. She's the last girl I fooled around with before getting with Letty. And damn did I have good taste!

"Long time no see stranger," she says.

"I've seen you a few times here and there."

"I know, but you always had your girl with you. This is the first time since you're single again."

I raise an eyebrow at her.

"Your friend Vince is over there. He told me you were sad over your break up and that you could use some cheering up."

"Did he really?"

She nods her head slowly. I look around for V. He's talking to two guys with his arm around some girl. He looks over in my direction and smiles. I look back at Tracy. She smiles up at me slyly. This could get interesting.

"I hear the best way to get over one girl…"

I smile back at her.

"I don't know that she's easy to get over."

"I'll make you forget her, don't worry."

I haven't even been here for an hour and she's not the first girl to hit on me. She's not even the second or third. I don't give her any indication that I'm interested, or that I'm not. But Tracy's willing to work for it. She kisses me aggressively. There is no doubt what she wants.

"Hmmm, maybe we need to go somewhere more quiet where you can concentrate on me."

I knew this was coming from the moment I agreed to come to this party. But even though I've had plenty of time to think about what I was going to do, I still don't know. Letty and I aren't together. I can do whatever I want. Question is, do I want to do Tracy? Part of me is definitely interested.

I kiss Tracy this time and put an arm around her. When we stop I finish off my beer . I kiss her again.

"See, just the thought of being alone with me is erasing your memory."

"Sorry babe, nothing being served at this party is that strong. Not even you."

She's not giving up that easily. She takes my beer bottle and sets it down and starts pulling me by the shirt and kissing me again.

"Let's go upstairs."

I think about it for a long second. But then…

"Nah, I'm just here for a few dances and few drinks. Nothing else."

She looks at me and pouts a little.

"Kissing me like that says otherwise."

"I'm just a very friendly person."

Vince walks over just then.

"I told you Tracy, he's got it bad."

"I see! Alright, I know a losing battle when I'm fighting one. I'm going to get a drink. See you Dom, Vince."

Tracy walks off.

"Why'd you tell her I was single?"

"Why not?"

Good question. I don't answer.

"Anyway Dom. These two idiots over there want to race." He points over to the two guys standing where he had just been. "They've seen you race and they want a chance."

I pat V on the back.

"Well, let's give 'em a chance…to lose all their money."

Now this is a distraction that I have no problem with.

This next morning I hear footsteps running around and the sounds of my house being torn apart. I get up and go downstairs.

"Where the hell did you put it Mia?" Letty sounds pissed.

"I don't know or I'd have it wouldn't I?" Mia yells down the steps, she's pissed too.

Letty hasn't noticed me yet and she tearing the living room up.

"Found it!" Mia says.

Letty looks up and turns around with a huge smile on her face. Then she sees me and it fades. That hurts!

"Morning."

"Morning." She locks that scowl firmly into place.

Mia comes running down the steps and Letty walks closer to me. She looks at me for a second and then looks at Mia.

"Where was it?"

"Under my freaking bed!"

"Let's go."

She starts to walk out of the door with Mia. I don't want her to go. I at least want to know that she's coming back to me later. I need to fix this now. I grab her arm and turn her around. Mia turns around too.

"I gotta go Dom."

"I just need a second. I have something to say."

"Me too." She reaches up and puts her hand on my cheek. That feels amazing. One touch from her is better than everything Tracy had to offer last night. Better than all that money I took off those guys racing. She runs her thumb over my lips. "I don't think pink lipstick is your color."

She yanks her arm away and walks out with Mia.

Fuck!

Damn you Tracy!

A/N – Sorry it took so long to post this. Thanks for reading. I would love to hear what you think of this one! :-D