The academy was set up with dim lights, loud music, girls. Oh ofcourse there were girls! The music made it hard to hear but not an issue sense most of the people here were strangers to Bobby anyway. Bobby even convinced Lightning to open a few rooms for some private girls. Now, did Lightning plan to have a good time, enjoy his friend's party, maybe hook up? Yes and no. He did not plan to do anything with any woman whatsoever. A lap dance wouldn't be so bsd though. His ego was a bit damaged after his efforts with Sally proved incompatible.
Bobby took his who knows really shot for the night. Slamming the glass down on the bar "Wooh! Thanks again Lightnin! This party couldn't get much better!" He had to raise his voice just for Lightning to hear him. Both men wore button ups. Lightning went all out with a baby blue button up, red tie and dark pants that maybe a little tighter than he remembered them being. "Yeah, your welcome Bobby. Just take it easy on the drinks tonight.. Please." he begged in a whimper. Bobby shrugged and grabbed another replying "Relax! Tonight we are both free men!" Lightning glared a bit at his friend. But Lightning didn't mind a drink himself and took a shot to.
"Hey! I'm gonna make some rounds, chat with some girls and people around. Don't go no where! I got somethin special for you later!" Bobby drunkenly said as he poked Lightning's shoulder. Then off he went, disappearing with a few girls that were paid to be there. Lightning took one more shot before making his way into the crowd. Then there she was. Cruz Ramirez. She was wearing this strapless crop top that was tight and black and high rise sparkling gold shorts that were really short and heels that really made her legs look amazing. She noticed him and smiled. Her hair was all thick and fluffy and down. She smiled with this look. A familiar look she had given him on occasions.
So she approached him. She smiled again. Cruz looked at Lightning. He looked really good and really sexy. She sipped her drink before complimenting "You look good." Lightning snickered "You look..." He paused and stared. "Like you're looking for an easy target." Cruz raised a brow and shrugged "Maybe I am. Looking for some nerdy guy who thinks his pecks are big and his dicks even bigger. A guy with a bigger ego than brain." she joked. Lightning chuckled. "Plenty of those here." he replied. Cruz agreed with a nod. She definitely checked him out. "Li"-"im gonna stop you right there Cruz." he interrupted shaking his head. "I.. Am going through something you can't understand." Cruz wasn't eveb sure what he could mean. The divorce? That was like over a year ago? a few years right?
"I'm finally having to accept that Sally and I.. We aren't going to work out and can never get back together. It's not as hard as the divorce and seperation. It is easier but there's a part of me th"-He was stopped with a kiss! Her lips on his! No tongue. Just her glossy, strawberry minty lips against his! She pulled away. Slowly.. They both stared at each other. "Why did you come here?.." Lightning asked softly. Cruz stared into his eyes.. His lips.. Studying his face again. Her hands grabbed his as she answered honestly "Bobby invited me. When he came over to the school. He invited Cal too." Lightning pulled away from Cruz and asked suspiciously, shocked. "He invited Cal?" Cruz shrugged and nodded. "And Megan." she added. Lightning looked around for Bobby. He patted Cruz's shoulder saying "It was good seeing you. I gotta find Bobby." Cruz wasn't sure why Lightning suddenly was acting so weird.. Was it the kiss?
Lightning looked around, making his way through the crowds of people. Some dancing, some drinking, some chatting. A few times he was stopped but he needed to find Bobby. "Bobby!" he called. "McQueen!" Bobby called and waved. Lightning walked to his friend, gently pushing through. "Hey," He began "Did you invite Cal? Seriously?" Lightning seemed seriously upset about it. Bobby shrugged answering "Well yeah. I'm gonna put that little booger to shame." Lightning was confused. He knew that Cal and Bobby didn't really get along much anymore. But why was Bobby set on just pushing people into the dirt lately? "And Megan?" Lightning added. Bobby sighed. He was a little drunk. "McQueen.. Calm down.. It was a joke!" Lightning glared but wasn't sure what Bobby meant. "Inviting Cal and Megan was a joke? Is that what you just said?" he asked. Bobby snickered. He looked Lightning up and down and exclaimed "You just wait. I sent a little thank you card up to your office." Lightning grew weary. Almost sick. "I invited Cal to try and get us three to make amends. Chill out man." Bobby admitted. Finally. Lightning sighed. Cal probably wouldn't be up for that.
"Oh look! There's the little man now!" Bobby exclaimed with a smile. Yeah, there was Cal. Not exactly dressed for a party. Cal walked up to the two former friends. Not without sending a quick and sharp glare toward Lightning though. "Bobby." Cal greeted. Bobby lay a hand on Cal's shoulder greeting back "My man Cal! Cal Weathers!" Cal glared. Bobby was already drunk. "I am so glad you showed up." Bobby said with a chuckle. Cal looked at Lightning. Unbelievable. "Where's the wife?" Bobby asked. Cal glared without answering. Bobby glanced over at Lightning a minute and nodded "I see. I get it. Afraid she wants the bigger man. I get it." Cal swatted Bobby's hand away and snarled "What did you want? I know you didn't invite me over for just a friendly chat." Bobby frowned a little.
"Can't we all just.. Hang out? old times sake?" Bobby asked. Cal and Lightning glanced at each other. Cal was definitely thinking about Lightning and Megan in bed. Lightning knew the look all to well. So Lightning frowned a little and turned away. Bobby glared and snapped "Hey! You two should get the fuck along! Who cares if McQueen fucked your wife Cal! She stayed with you!" Lightning opened his mouth but Bobby scolded "No! Shut up, I ain't done!" So Lightning remained silent. "She chose you Cal! What's that say about this guy's tiny ass dick!? And you! Sally doesn't want you! Get over it! Please! Stop whining! Because your blind ass can't see the women who'd do anything for you, one is right in front of you! Stop fighting! Stop being little bitches!" he yelled at the two men. Cal shook his head and growled "I don't need this."
Cal turned and began to leave but Bobby snapped "Yeah! leave! You're good at that huh! Just gonna walk out?!" "Yep!" Cal yelled! Bobby was furious! (And a little drunk.) "Just like you walked out on us! Walked out on your racing team and family!" Cal stopped. He stood there a moment. Lightning and Bobby stared at Cal's back a moment. Then Cal turned back around. "I didn't walk out." He corrected. Bobby rolled his eyed snarling "That's right, I'm sorry princess, you retired early!" Cal glared and snapped "At least I didn't get fired!" Bobby's eyes widened. "You take that back you little imp!" "No!" "You know why I got fired!? I didn't have my uncle to bail my ass out!" Bobby yelled! Lightning sighed and rubbed his head. Every time.. Every time these two were in the same room..
"Wanna say somethin like that to my face!?" Cal yelled. Bobby walked right up to Cal. "What are you gonna do!? Your uncle ain't here to bail you out!" He threatened into Cal's face. Lightning shook his head speaking up "Guys, this is ridiculous!.." "For once I agree with Lightnin!" Cal snapped. Bobby shook his head and laughed "Oh come on Cal. It's a joke! We're all friends here!" Lightning and Cal were both confused by Bobby's sudden change. Cal growled angrily "No we're not!? None of us are!" Bobby snickered rudely "Least I got friends." Cal's eyed widened. Motioning around he asked "What!? All these people?! Tell me how many you actually know Bobby! Besides me and Lightnin!"
Bobby was quiet. Over half the women here alone were paid. "That's what I thought." Cal snarled. Bobby frowned a bit. "Grow up! Both of you! None of us are friends Bobby! You always kept tellin Light to move on from his marriage? Move on from our friendship! Because YOU are the only one pushing us all Bobby! I don't reach out to y'all! I'll bet my ass, Lightnin don't even reach out to you! It' you! You think you are the glue holding us together Bobby! But in fact your the hell that tore us apart!" he snarled. Bobby only felt worse. Lightning kind of felt bad even and muttered "Cal.." Cal glared at Lightning. Bobby then spoke up softly "What happened to us?.. We were best friends." Cal glared at Bobby. "Where did we all go so wrong?" Bobby added. None of them spoke for a moment. But then Cal. Cal spoke up "We were pushed out of the thing we loved. The thing that bonded us together. Without it?.. We all found out how different we really are."
"We sound like women.." Bobby whined. Lightning shook his head correcting "We sound like children." Cal sighed. "Come on Cal.. I.. I know we all fucked up.. I just.. I miss you guys." Cal slightly felt bad to. But.. He looked at Lightning. "Nope.. Wife fucker and womanizer. I don't associate with men like that." He growled then turned to leave. Bobby snapped back "How about a challenge!" Cal sighed and shook his head. "Little old for that Bobby." Cal replied. Bobby snickered explaining "Drinking game." Cal pasued. Thinking. "You win? Lightning and I will never bother you again! Ever!" Lightning eyes widened. When was he dragged into this!?
Cal was listening. "But if I win? I get your car." Cal laughed. "That piece of junk!? You can just have it!" Bobby glared "Your race car. 43." Bobby said. Cal glared. But he stepped forward, up to Bobby and asked "If I win? You two leave me alone for good, and... I get both y'alls race cars." Bobby smiled "Deal!" Lightning stepped in, "Woah. Hold on.. I am not betting the bolt." Bobby rolled his eyes assuring his friend "Relax!.. You can just give him one your copies. We can out drink this guy." he laughed. Cal glared snapping "Nope! Original. I want THE bolt and your original race car Bobby and you two leave me and my family alone." Cal firmly set his conditions. Lightning sighed and leaned into Bobby's ear "Don't do this. You're already drunk.. And I can't drink like I use to.." he admitted. Bobby snickered assuring again.
"Relax. It's only Cal." Then he turned to Cal, "I get your car and you have to put up with us again. Make ammends and forget all the shit between us three. Deal?" he held out his hand. Cal hesitated. Staring at Bobby's hand. Lightning felt this was a bad idea. Cal shook his head complaining
"Not a fair game. You and Light? Against me? I'd pass out before both of you." Bobby nodded replying "Get a partner." Cal thought a moment. Then the most sly smile crept onto his face. Oh.. He was gonna play dirty. Not exactly the best drinking partner but it would push Bobby's best player. "Okay." Cal messed on his phone. Lightning was already suspicious. "Please tell me you aren't telling Cruz to come over here.." Lightning whined. Cal chuckled answering "NO. No, I wouldn't harm my racer. I would never jepridize the relationship between my racer and my wife." Lightning glared.
Then he walked up. Seriously. In this snazzy expensive suit. "Chick?.." Lightning muttered. Bobby's eyes widened as Chick made himself comfortable next to Cal. "What!? Chick Hicks!?" Bobby shouted. Chick smiled and wrapped an arm around Cal, "Hey guys, Long time huh." Lightning and Bobby glanced at each other a moment. Cal and Chick? Together? "I work for this guy now." Chick exclaimed proudly. "WHAT!?" Bobby shouted almost spitting what drink he was already guzzling on!
"Yeah, I hired him." Cal confirmed. Lightning shook his head. He wasn't betrayed but how and why would Cal really hire Chick. "So what's up?" Chick asked his buddy. "Some old drinking game. It's simple. We drink until the losers pass out. Winning team gets the other's cars." Cal explained. Chick's eyes widened, "Woah we're drinking for cars?" he asked. Cal nodded and almost evilly answered "Yup.. We win, you get the bolt." Lightning glared at Cal. Oh that was it! Lightning had tried helping Cal out and turning the other cheek. But between taking his students, accusing him of sleeping with Megan (WHICH HE DID NOT!) And kissing Sally! This was it!
Chick chuckled and looked to Lightning asking "What should I do with her when I win?" Lightning sighed but answered "Drive her, See what a real race car feels like." Chick snickered with a smile and admitted "Good one, that's a good one." Bobby motioned for a girl, slipped her the money and whispered into her ear. Chick continued his usual brag and picking, "So.. How you doing with the ladies McQueen?" He asked. Lightning sighed. Bobby butted in answering "He fucks what he wants." Cal just staring at Lightning. A mixture of a glare and anger. I don't know.
Chick snickered and bragged "I do to. Congrats on.. The marriage thing Bobby. Really, glad some guys are happy." "Thanks.." Bobby mumbled. "I myself might be proposing to this woman I have to say.. Is a piece of work." "Really? Whose the unlucky lady?" Bobby joked asking. Chick breathed in deep with a smile as he stared at Lightning before answering. "Miss De frank. The soon to be Mayor." Lightning's full attention was on Chick now. If the mayor.. If Chick married the mayor of Radiator Springs.. Oh no.. The town was so doomed.
"Why would she marry you?" Lightning asked. Chick smiled answering "Bigger dick." Lightning nodded. He didn't have anything to say. He did not want Cleo. Chick could have her. But.. Lightning thought about it.. If Cleo.. Became mayor and she would here soon. And married Chick.. Who now worked for Cal. He knew he would have to constantly watch his back. a woman came with a tray of shots. "Here you go boys. Take it easy." Bobby smiled and spoke up "Alright guys. Winner gets losers cars, Each shot gets a little stronger. Nancy here, will bring us each couple rounds. Both team mates have to make it without passing out or puking. So if one of ya'll do, you both lose." Chick raised a brow and asked confirming "So if my boss here passes out before me? O automatically lose to?" Bobby nodded. Cal sighed. "Same goes for the two of you wash ups?" Chick asked. Bobby nodded again replying "I'll start!" And with that, he took the first shot...
Cal slammed his empty glass on the table. He was barely standing and whined.. Ugh.. How are you guys.. Still.. Standing?.." Even Chick stared at Cal like he was pathetic. Lightning growled answering "Because you're the smallest out of all four of us Cal.." "Plus we all know you can't drink!" Bobby laughed. Bobby took him another shot, Lightning sighed. "Come on man.. K-keep going..." Bobby muttered. But he sounded like he was gonna puke. Lightning loosed his tie and took it off over his head, slapping it onto the table before taking his turn. He wasn't sure how much more he could drink! "YESssss!" Bobby shouted! Chick's turn. Chick sighed but without anything else, he took his shot down quick!. "Come on Cal.. You got this." Chick scooted the glass to Cal. Cal stared at it Just staring at the liquid. Chick belched quietly, covering hhis mouth then hunched over to Cal saying "Come on.. You can't let these two pricks win.." Cal sighed.. He staggered up straighter and took the glass. Slowly. But he got it down. Some how. Bobby whined a little and looked at his team mate muttering "I am so.. Sssooo.. SOrry." Lightning knew Bobby couldn't take much more. It was Bobby and Cal. One of them were gonna lose first. Lightning was to drunk to care right now.
"Your... T-turn." Cal mumbled to Bobby. Bobby took his glass slowly. Took a deep breath and took it down! But he did choke up and cough. "You're.. G-gonna make yourself-f puke." Chick said. Bobby coughed a few more times and then swallowed hard replying "I'm still standin.. L-Light.. You turn.. Throats a burnin but.. We-we got th-this." Lightning didn't even wanna play, couldn't remember why they were at this point. He groaned and took the shot. Staring at Bobby, Cal, and Chick. Everything was getting blurry and fuzzy and funny sounding. Suddenly someones hands grabbed each side of his face and she took a good look at him saying "What have they done to you?" She asked in such an angel like voice. But he couldn't make out who she was.
Chick laughed snarling "Get outa sweet heart, the big boys are playing." Brown hair? Cruz? She turned to chick, releasing Lightning's face and scolded "You all are a bunch of children!" That rasp. That was Cruz for sure.
"You.. h-heard him. Get lost.." Cal muttered and almost puked."HEY! Hold it together!" Chick snapped! Cal nodded. Cruz was disgusted a little. Lightning stared at his shot but.. He just couldn't he staggered and fell down! "McQueen!.. Get up man!" Bobby snapped!" And he did. Chick and Cal thought they won but not yet. "What are you guys even playing this for!?" Cruz snapped asking! Cal cleared his throat on an attempt to answer but he wasn't making sense. Bobby spoke up answering "Cars..." Cruz's jaw dropped. "Cars?.. Really? Wow.. Okay. Welp.. I'm gonna stand here and wait until this stops." she said firmly and crossed her arms. Chick stretched some and assured her "No worries, th-this won't take mu.. Much longer. These two bout t-t-to pass out drunk." Cruz glanced at Lightning and Bobby. They were going to. And she would be there to make sure Lightning was taken care of and returned home shook her head and stood there.
"Still gotta take the shot kachow." Chick laughed. Cal dropped his head on the table. Trying not to pass out. Then Bobby staggered a little and dropped! A few by standers that were watching this humorous game gasped! Nancy ran over to Bobby. He was awake still and shouted "See! I'm the king of drinking!" HE yelled raising his fist in the air! But then he turned to his side and began puking all over the floor. Chick and Cal happily shouted "We won! We won!" Attempting to high five only landed with a hand to Cal's face. But he'd be okay. Chick turned to Lightning snarling proudly "I'll take my bolt, thank you." Lightning glared. Now, usually, a deal is a deal. But this was his bolt and Chick would not respect the car. Lightning nodded and motioned for Chick to follow him saying "Come oon.. This way." Cruz watched the two walk away and she decided to follow behind. Just to make sure...
They made their way into the elevator. Cruz with them. Both drunk but still standing and talking. Chick sighed admitting "I wasn't sure if we were gonna win there for a second!" Lightning didn't reply and Cruz remained silent. They walked down the hall and to Lightning's office. "Maybe I'll donate her to the derby?" Chick joked. Lightning ignored Chick and opened his office door, the three of them entered and all stared at the woman on Lightning's desk. "Hi.. Must be Lightning." She said. The two men and Cruz just stared kind of in awe.
The woman was young, Cruz's age maybe. Dark black hair and wearing a tight white button up, lingerie panties and these black fish nets down her legs. Then, "Bobby never said you were bringing extra?" Another voice. The three looked over at the bolt, where another dark, black haired woman was leaning on the bolt. She was wearing this white button up top and black mini skirt and heels. "Extra cost extra Li.. I mean Mr McQueen.." A softer voice said. They looked toward the balcony doors to see yet another woman. A small teenage like looking blonde wearing tight cheek showing cut offs a pink crop top and fur jacket. Not even sure if she was eighteen!
"That's right.. Bobby said you like being referred to as MR McQueen." The one in the mini skirt exclaimed. Lightning swallowed nervously. Bobby knew what Lightning like. Mr McQueen.. Dressed like Sally just a little sluttier.. Fuck. Chick and Cruz were not in this fantasy that was suppose to go down. Chick cleared his throat, reminding Light of his presence. Actually this was good. Lightning was gonna show Chick the car, bust his head into it and make him pass out, dump Chick off in the drive way of the bar and be done with it but.. This just got a whole lot easier. "You ladies were paid by Bobby?" Lightning asked. The one in the fish nets nodded and began taking off her top. Revealing her many tattoos. Oh she had the perfect body. Tiny middle, big tits, not to bug, a nice round ass and thick thighs. Not gonna lie, Lightning kind of wanted her but he wanted his car more. "All night long" The one in the mini skirt said as she began approaching Lightning. Lightning stared a moment.
She walked up and took Lightning's hand.. Slowly and gently she placed it under her skirt. Lightning sighed. His fingers feeling her bare and shaved area. His hand pulled away. "Chick.. You wanna trade? Bolt back for a night with these ladies?.." Chick's eyes widened. "Seriously?" Chick asked. Lightning nodded. So Chick took one look at the bolt, the girls. "I'll take the girls." Lightning moved away from the door and pointed to it, "There, You ladies go with him for the night, I'm sure he'll show you a good time." The two darker ones walked out with Chick, basically wrapped around him and the younger one followed. Lightning grabbed her arm, stopping her and gave her some money saying "You're too young for this.. Here's some cash.. slip away while the other two keep him company. He's to drunk to notice." The blonde kind of smiled and thanked Lightning before leaving to. Lightning shut the door and sat at his desk.
Cruz stared at him for a moment. He wasn't himself. "Are you gonna be okay?" Cruz asked. Lightning shook his head answering "I don't know anymore.. Maybe it's cause I'm drunk." he laughed a little, but it was a fake laugh. Cruz hated seeing Lightning like this. She grabbed him a bottle of water and walked back over. Opening and handing it to Lightning. He stared at it and then at Cruz. He sighed admitting "Bobby's right.. I should move on.." Cruz really hurt seeing Lightning like this. "I'm sorry she"-"Don't be.. I wasn't exactly the best husband to her. She deserves better than me anyway." Lightning interrupted. Cruz frowned.
Lightning looked at her though. This time, really looked at her. "You'd do anything for me.. Wouldn't you?" he asked softly. Cruz shrugged. Lightning stared at the water anf thought of those words. Women who'd do anything for him.. One was right in front of him. "I just.. Wanted my wife back Cruz.." He vented. Cruz sat down and was seriously good at listening. "Well.." She replied "If you did move on i mean.. You are good looking. And there are a loy of women who'd kill to be with someone successful and charming like you. You can.. I don't know?.. Have a little fun and fish?.." Lightning knew what Cruz meant. "Yeah but I don't want that. I don't want what Bobby has. I want someone, one woman. Who I can love and come home to, sleep in the same stupid bed, someone to share the rest of my life with!.." He frowned. Cruz hadn't had someone like that really. Not really. So she couldn't understand.
Lightning looked at her. She was so willing, funny, caring, young and beautiful. She put him first a lot and most of the time. "Cruz.." He called. She looked at him. Silent and listening.
"You wanna get married?"