Author's Note: Thanks to everyone!! Here we go…

Disclaimer: As usual I don't own anyone seen in the movie!! I do own anyone not found in the movie! Thanks.

Heather's POV:

I left Dom's soon after hearing tires destroy the asphalt. Vince didn't say anything just watched me go, sympathy was written all over his face but I gave him a small smile and left. I still felt tired even though I haven't slept that long in, I can't even remember. It must of all caught up with me. Even so I headed over to Hector to grab the Viper for the big day tomorrow. I couldn't believe Saturday was almost here where have I been? One of the many questions I didn't have an answer for.

The Viper was already to go and it never looked better. I had to admit I was going to miss the beast but I couldn't take it with me as much as I wanted to. Besides I never wanted Dom to forget me. I reached into my jean pocket and pulled out the picture of us together at Race Wars. I'm not sure how many times I looked at it but it was starting to crinkle. Letty was lucky she had a man like that one that I was not going to take from her as much as I wanted to. I turned to walk home from the lock garage but before I did I put the huge red bow that Edwin found for me right on top of the car. Smiling I left to go home and pack.

I woke around 12:30 the next day stretching and yawing. Dom was suppose to be already gone and not to be back home till 5. How the guys are going to manage that I have no idea but they better!

Rolling out of bed I felt refreshed and better than I have in weeks. The shower made me even more awake if that was possible. I got dressed in simple shorts and a tank bringing my other clothes with me. For a while, I took a good look at my apartment making sure I didn't miss anything and then shut the door for the last time heading down stairs to hand my key over. An hour later I showed up at the Toretto residence. My job was done but I was sure that Letty's or Mia's weren't. I walked in the house to find it spotless and Letty on the couch.

"I see Mia was busy." I laughed at Letty who was making faces.
"Since 7 this morning."
"Energizer bunny?" I remark getting a laugh out of her. Damn I was going to miss her.
"Yea she's putting up the decorations."
"I'll go help her you set the snacks up." I took command and went to find Mia. Somehow she got outside without me seeing.
"Hey Heather." she called putting up balloons.
"Hey Mia need help?"
"Yea that be great."

About two hours later the house was all decorated and was looking fabulous. The snack's were out and the food was sitting in tray's waiting to be served. Balloons, streamers, confetti, ribbons, bows, you name it covered the house. In the living room was a huge streamer that said 'Happy 25th Dominic' that was my favorite. The guests were due in an hour giving everyone a half hour before Dom arrived.

There was nothing left to do so Letty and I ran upstairs to change. Of course Letty made a face at my choice of clothes that I brought with me and shoved me into her and Dom's room.

"Come on girl you got the body show it off a little." She smirked at me going through her closet.

"I don't want to look skanky Lett." I said sitting on the bed waiting for my outfit.
"How bout this?" She asked holding up jeans and a shirt. "Try it on." She threw it at me.

I did as she said and stood in front of the mirror to get a better look. The jeans were a dark blue color but faded on the thighs. They were tight but weren't like a second skin either. I made sure they stayed in place with a star belt that was silver and the ends hung off. The shirt I wore was black with thin straps holding it in place this clung to me. It covered my whole stomach but if I lifted my hands over my head or danced around it would rise a little showing off my stomach. The only thing I didn't like was what was written in it 'Want Some?' in red glittery letters.

"Lett." I said pointing to the words.
"Hell I would want some too." She laughed and I chucked a pillow at her. Mia came up soon after and complimented my new look.
"Makeup time." Mia chanted while I ran for the door, I never made it.

By the time they were done the guests were here and I was afraid to look in the mirror. Mia and Letty were already down stairs mingling. I stepped in front of it and opened my eyes. I couldn't believe what was staring back at me, the makeup was heavier than I ever dared to wear it but it seemed to fit. The eye shadow was real dark bringing out my ocean blue eyes, lips real red and matched the red color on the shirt, my skin was a nice cream color. My hair was down and straight but it still had a nice bounce to it I ran my finger through it and noticed the silver necklace I wore. It said 'Krazi' and I knew it was Letty's touch. A smile crept on my lips before I put my shoes on and headed down stairs to find Hector. Of course Edwin found me first.


"Damn Heather looking awfully sexy today." He used one of his corny lines that I could only laugh at.
"Yea, yea where's Hector?"
"Kitchen last I saw." He replied letting his eyes wander.
"Okay well I have to go find him see ya later?"
"Yea girl you owe me a dance." He smiled
"We'll see." I told him walking away.

I found Hector with in minutes talking to some blonde bimbos. They laughed at about anything he said and pretty much tried to screw him right there on the kitchen counter but he wasn't complaining. I cleared my throat,

"Hector sorry to interrupt but did you bring it?" the skanks shot daggers at me with their eyes I simply started back at them itching for a good fight. Neither one of them stuck around long enough to find out.
"Of course she's out back bow and all." he laughed handing me the keys.
"Thanks ." I hugged him.
"Welcome doll." He hugged me back but before he let go engines could be heard as well as Mia's shouting.
"Their here!" Everyone went quiet and waited for the door to open while I crept through the living room with my camera. For once I had one. The lights were off as the door creaked open and in walked Dom. He switched on the lights as everyone jumped up and yelled "Surprise!" That's when I snapped the picture.

Lets just say he was definitely surprised. Letty walked up soon after, he gave her a thank you and what looked like to be a mind blowing kiss. Inside I winced but I had no right to I just had to keep smiling or I'd break down. The music picked up becoming louder now that Dom was back, the food set out and beers were everywhere. All I wanted to do was get drunk and have a good time which seemed better and better by the minute. 'What's your Fantasy?' by Ludachris came on, Edwin found me first.

"Up for it?" He extended his hand.

"Hell yea." I took it and we made our way to the living room. I was a little drunk by that time but it felt good to let go a little. We were a little touchy feely when we were dancing but it wasn't getting out of hand and I was having a good time.

No One's POV:

Heather was starting to think that Dom was avoiding her until he finally came over. She was outside sitting on one of the picnic tables looking up at the star filled sky. There was a slight breeze that played with her hair as she downed her vodka.

"Getting wasted I see." His deep voice managed to send shivers down her spine again.

" Damn right Happy birthday by the way." Heather turned around to face him with a smile all her own. Dom just stood there and took in her appearance loving her choice in the outfit.

"You my present?" Dom grabbed her hips bringing her closer.

" Nah, something better." She winked holding out her hand. She slowly opened it to reveal a set of keys sitting neatly in her delicate palm. He grabbed them running his thumb over them before giving her a look. Heather took his hand leading him farther into the yard to the Viper cloaked in darkness.

"This is your present." She whispered watching him walk over to it with a smile in place.

The moonlight seemed to gleam down on it making it glitter almost. Dom walked around the whole car running his fingers over the new paint admiring the work that was put into it. He stopped near the hood when he saw 'Always' written in fancy letters encased in flames. Catching her eyes, he knew what it meant, he didn't at first but now it was clear.

Heather saw him watching her and noticed his fingers never left 'Always.'

"Like it?" She tried to break the silence but he never answered. He walked over never breaking eye contact and lifted her up carrying her only to place her on the hood of the car. His arms came around to grip her hips while his tongue darted out to trace her lips. Heather lifted her head so she could kiss him but it wasn't rough or demanding instead slow and loving. She pulled back to find confusion in his eyes and slipped off the car.

"I'll always love you Dominic." Heather cooed in his ear before heading back in the house.

It was hard pulling away from him like that but it had to be done cause she knew that it would go further if she didn't. As long as the drinks kept coming and finding their way in her hands she was a happy camper. It was the next day that was going to suck but this is now and tomorrow is the future. Party hard or go home rite?

The night wore on and with it many headaches. Heather danced a lot with V and Leon missing Leon's arms around her but that was her fault not his. Heather sat down for a while just watching everyone. Leon, V and Jesse all had skanks all over them which wasn't a surprise. Mia and Brian were making out in the corner. Dom was sitting on the couch talking to a bunch of fellow racers with a very pregnant Letty on his lap and all she had was her vodka to keep her company.

"Why is someone as beautiful as you alone tonight?" Heather looked up to find another shot of vodka staring at her with an arm attached to it. She titled her head higher to find caramel colored eyes and chestnut hair. He was about 6'0 medium build with a killer smile.
"I'm not." She answered as she held up her vodka.
"Leon's girl right?" He asked.
"Was. I have a name." Heather got up and walked to get a corona.
"Care to tell me what it is?" He followed.
"No who are you?" She slurred jumping on the counter.
"Name's Ryan Cellion just moved here I'm a racer."
"So are half the people here the other half are just skanks." Vince walked into the kitchen getting beers for him and Leon. He saw Heather was clearly drunk but she could hold her shit and wasn't worried about her but did worry about the guy who seemed really interested in her.

"Heather you alright?" V looked to the guy and back to her making sure.
"Yea V I'm fine." She winked at him. He ran his finger across his neck and pointed to the guy but she shook her head no but he had his eye on him.
"Ahh so its Heather eh?" Ryan continued without missing a beat.
" Yep." Heather was getting bored and hot all at the same time.
"So you're on Toretto's team? I heard you tied with the king himself. Think I'd have a chance?" She laughed at him this guy just wouldn't quit.
"Depends." She jumped off the counter and stood right in front of him.
"On what?" He breathed harder as she trailed her finger down the side of his face.
"On how smoothly you can switch gears." Heather leaned down as if to kiss him but licked down his neck instead. She was fully against him and felt his excitement. She nibbled up to his ear before she spoke,


"But speed just isn't enough." and then she turned and walked away knowing that he just wanted in her pants so he could have bragging rights. If he was a racer just starting out why not start out by telling everyone that he scored with the only one who tied the Kind himself. As he told her more and more it made sense he was going to use her to get in with Toretto. Not happening.

"Heather wait!" Ryan called but she didn't turn around and headed to the living room. He caught up to her and spun her around.
"What the hell was that?" He demanded grabbing her by the shoulders.
"What never got turned down before?"
"Not like that."
"Well it's a learning experience glad I could help." He caught he wrist dragging her against him.
"Get off me!" Heather yelled her mind seemed to blur and things started to spin. Not good. She knew she couldn't defend herself if this guy wanted to try anything.
"I want to get to know you better."
" It has nothing to do with me being on Toretto's team?" She already knew the answer.
" Now that you mention it you and him seemed pretty cozy in the backyard. Can't touch him can ya? Not with Letty." He found her weak spot and he just kept throwing salt in the wound. She wouldn't let him no that.
" We're friends I don't like him like that it was Vince who I was with." She had a feeling he couldn't see them real well and was hoping for the best.
" Ah so you just sleep around with the people on the team." This guy was really starting to piss her off.
"Go fuck yourself!." Heather spat pulling from his iron tight grasp.
"I was thinking fucking you would be better." Ryan grabbed her hand but didn't make it two feet before Vince was in his way.
"Where the fuck are you going?" Vince growled clenching his fists.
"Outside."
"The hell you are release her asshole." Heather took the hint thanking god V had the timing that he did. She jammed both her elbows back and caught him high in the ribs so he let go and she wanted more. Dom saw the commotion and headed over to see what was going on. He saw Heather about to rip the guys nuts off by her face he knew she was calculating some kind of attack tactic. Dom grabbed hold of her and brought her against his chest. He wasn't sure who he should hold back Heather or Vince.

"Who the fuck are you?" Dom boomed wanting answers.

"Ryan Cellion what's it to you?" Heather saw Vince flex wanting to hit him.

"If I don't get to hit him Vince neither do you." Heather warned and Ryan turned to look at her.

" I'd like to see you try bitch." That was it and he was on the ground with Dom on top. But he didn't need to be pulled off, he didn't want to make a scene. Most people were to drunk or passed out to notice. Vince drug him outside and threatened him before coming back inside to the party.

"Do I attract all the assholes?" Heather asked to no one in particular.

"Not all." Dom answered with a smile. He grabbed her and put her arms around his neck.

"What are you doing?"

"What's it look like? You have to dance with the birthday boy."

"If you insist." she teased.

The song was slow and moving. Heather laid her head on his shoulder never wanting to let go. Their hips swayed to the rhythm brushing up against each others now and again. She heard Dom growl low in his throat and press himself more firmly against her. Time seemed to stop as she looked into his eyes knowing the man that loved her, the one she loved, could never be hers.

"You're beautiful like this." He whispered.

"Like what?"

"Shy, afraid, quiet." Heather buried her face in his chest blushing.

"Don't hide yourself from me." His deep voice vibrated through his chest.

"I love you Dominic." She told him quietly.

"Love you too babe." He kissed her forehead. "Hold onto me." She did not letting go.

They danced for about an hour before Dom kicked all the people out it was 3 in the morning, after all. Leon, V and Jesse already disappeared probably with girls for the night and Letty went to bed about 2 hours ago. Mia and Brian were in their room doing god knows what but they were gone also. When the last of the people finally took off Heather turned off the lights and flopped on the couch not wanting to move for the next 12 hours. Dom had other ideas. Without any warning he laid on top of her the music still on in the background but at a reasonable volume.

"What do you think you're doing Toretto?"

"Getting comfy."

"I don't know about you but I'm going to sleep its been a long ass night." She yawned. Dom leaned down and kissed her hard on the mouth not pulling back until she responded.

"Go to sleep baby I love you."

" I love you too Dom night." She closed her eyes as he carried her up to bed before going to his room and joining Letty.

Heather didn't fall asleep right away instead watched him walk away. Her cheek tickled and she put her fingertips to it finding it wet. That tear was the promise of many more to come. What was it in Dom that captured her heart? Was it because he saw the real her or was it because he was the first person to love her? Was it both? Here she was a 23 year old woman on the best street racing team in L.A. in love with a legend, the King himself, one who was engaged with a baby on the way. She came here to get away from her problems she thought she found the answer but now isn't so sure. Regrets you ask? Her answer… Never.