Author's Note: Its sad to say but this story is coming to an end, only one chapter left! I want to thank everyone who has supported me through this story, without you guys I don't think I would of continued it. The Epilogue should be out with in a couple days of this chapter concluding Wanting More. I hate to see it end, but 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:
It was hard to tell them that I was going to bed, thinking they would see me tomorrow. I lied to all of them something I never wanted to do but this is for the best. Vince seemed to see through my lie, almost. I hope they could forgive me but can never know the real reasons behind the lie.
I headed up to the guest bedroom to pack my few clothes and things I had there. I shoved them all in my duffle bag that I brought with me wishing there was some other way but I didn't see one. I got a shower and threw on sweats and a T wanting to be comfortable when I got into bed. Setting my alarm on my cell phone I drifted off to sleep on the bed for the last time.
The beeping phone made me come out of my comma. I groaned knowing it was only 3:30 am and that I had to get a move on. Being quiet was probably the hardest thing to do but I didn't want to wake anyone either. I slung the duffle over my shoulder and took one last look around the room before grabbing my keys and walking down stairs. I made it to the front door when I remembered about the letter for Vince. Cursing softly I snuck back up stairs and pushed the pure white envelop under his door.
"Goodbye Vince." I said softly putting my hand on his door before creeping down stairs. I couldn't find my damn duffle bad when the hairs on the back of my neck stood straight up.
"Where are you going?" The all to familiar voice questioned. I turned around to find Dom waiting in the shadows, holding my duffle bag, for an answer. I grabbed the bag out of his hands before preceding.
"Not sure yet." I didn't lie for once. I really didn't know.
"Why?" His tone barley audible.
"It's for the best." I paused stepping away from him, "For everyone."
"Not for you." He got closer.
"How do you know? Its not your decision, I've made my mind up you can't change it." I told him sternly realizing how close we now were.
"I'll be back but not for awhile. I'll see how you're doing with my baby there better not be any scratches on it when I get back or its your ass." I poked him in the chest trying to lighten the mood but I don't think that's possible. Before I knew it he leaned in and kissed me. It was so soft and light that I thought I was imaging it until I felt his tongue gently ease its way into my mouth. He pulled back first and gazed into my eyes. Tears spilled out of them and he kissed them away as I clung to his chest. In a way I think we both knew this day was coming but never knew when. He wrapped his arms around me one last time laying his head on top of mine. At least I was getting to say goodbye, can't have it all.
After many passing minutes I pulled back searching his eyes. There were emotions in them that I never thought I'd see in Dominic Toretto ones that I never thought that I would put there ones that didn't belong there. I knew he was going to say something probably try to talk me out of it so I put my finger to his lips.
"Always Dominic, I'll always love you." I tried my best to smile. I slowly backed away from his silent form as he watched me not saying one word. Grabbing my duffle and slinging it on my shoulder I turned and opened the door. But before I walked out I stopped and turned to face him.
"I'm sorry, for all this. You showed me your soul and gave a part of yourself to me that no one else will ever have. You gave me something I never had, a family and I love them all but right now its not about that. They need you as much as you need them and I need to find myself so I can see who I really am. I'll never forget you, Letty, Vince, Leon, Brian, Mia, or Jesse, tell them that for me?" I stopped as I saw him nod still not saying anything. He didn't have to it was all over his face. "This isn't your fault. I'll never regret what we have done and shared. I'll be back, promise. Thank you Dominic, I'm sure as hell going to miss ya and the team. Always." by the time I finished I couldn't stop the tears. The look in his eyes was to painful to keep looking at. I slipped out the front door heading towards my car.
I never once looked back to see if he was watching me with guilt filled eyes or if he had even moved. I never again wanted to see the pain on his face that I saw that night. If I stayed I knew I couldn't stop loving him or putting my hands on him. I didn't want to take him from what and who he is destined to be. All I could do is point him in the right direction and let him go. I have to find my inner self before I can ever come back. Where am I going? Where ever the winds blows me.
No One's POV:
The sun was sitting high in cloudless filled sky it was noon after all. The rays filtered through Vince's window and felt warm on his face. His eyes peaked open before a loud yawn overcame him. He Stretched before climbing out of and going on the search of brunch. Before he made it two steps from the bed he spotted the envelope.
"Shit!" He swore picking up the letter and fled the room heading to the room right next to his. The bed was neatly made but no one was in it, no trinkets on the bureau, no clothes hanging in the closet, no shoes under the bed, nothing. He sat on the bed and opened the tightly sealed envelope to reveal a neat hand written letter folded around a picture.
Dear Vincent,
By the time you get this I will be hours away. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you but I feel like I have to do this. I have to tell you I will miss you and the team so much I'm not sure how I'm going to hold up. I know this isn't the goodbye you wanted or deserve but its all I can give. You are the brother I never had and will make someone very happy someday. There are many reasons why I didn't and couldn't say goodbye. What would I say? How could I explain it? I wanted you to know the real truth because I feel like I owe you that much and I want you to know it. I left because of my love for Dominic. I can't hurt Letty anymore with our little love sessions. She's my best friend and I can't stay knowing I love her man. Leon, God V I really fucked everything up didn't I? He gave me the world and I wanted his best friend… then I just upped and left without even a goodbye to anyone of you. It hurts to write this all down and come to realize that I've hurt the only good thing in my life. I've waited so long to find something as great as I have found here and I just walked out on it. But I felt like it was the right thing to do. So many people in my life hut me V that I couldn't do it to you guys anymore. I want them to know that I love them all and I'm so so sorry it had to end this way but its for the best. Please tell them that for me. I'll miss all of them especially you and Dominic made sure to thank him for me. I need to find out who I really am before I come back, Vincent. That will be some time but I promise you I'll come back to keep you in line. I want Letty to have lots of kids, Dom to be a great dad, Brian and Mia to still act like their on their honeymoon, Leon to find someone who will love him like I should have, Jesse to never lose his spirit or determination for his love of cars, and you Vince to find someone who you can share your humorous yet deep personality. I wish I could be there to see it. I'm sorry for everything and I hope you can forgive me.
Much Love,
Heather
P.S.- Make sure Dom gets the picture-
It took a couple minutes before everything sunk in. Sighing V folded the letter back up and was about to put it back in the envelope when the picture fell out of it. He picked it up off the floor and examined. His thumb ran across it knowing it was from Race Wars. Vince had to admit that they looked perfect together and seemed to fit in each other's arms like they were meant to be together. Footsteps brought V out of his trance like state and found Dom standing in the doorway.
"She wanted you to have this." V broke the silence, holding out the picture to him. Dom walked farther into the room and took it not sure what it was. A smile appeared on his face as he remembered the day it was taken.
"She'll be back." Dom whispered pocketing the picture.
"Not for a while. What do we tell the rest of the team?"
"I'll think of something." Dom ran a hand over his head knowing he would miss her a lot. Yet he knew she loves him so much that she walked away to make sure he would stay with Letty where he belonged. He just wanted her to be happy, if she asked for the world he would give it to her no questions asked. How many people could turn their back on love because it was the right thing to do? She truly was someone special, someone he would love forever.
