Author's Note: I never thought that I would ever finish a story. I must have about 10 sitting half written in note books that I never knew how to finish. I was looking for that one that was just it. I knew that this was it ever since I started writing it. And now I'm sad to say that this is the last chapter of this story. I want to Thank everyone who helped me with this, and who reviewed. Especially Mary, Martha, and Rebecca. You guys have helped me so much with this and it wouldn't of been possible without you, your wonderful ideas, or your needed checking for mistakes. I also want to thank everyone who took the time to read and review my story, it means a lot to me! You guys were a great motivation to get writing and get the chapter on line. I'm sorry this took so long to get out but it took a while to write. 1 page turned into 2, 2 into 8, 8 into 13 and so on. I don't think I ever wanted to end this! Lol I want to start another story so if anyone has any ideas please drop me a line!!! Thanks again! I'm going to miss you guys! ::Sniffling:: Here's the last chapter………….
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Epilogue
Three years later:
The heat was felt as the bright La sun pushed its way through the puffy clouds overlooking the now shiny metallic silver Lancer Evo with light blue twisters on the side roll silently through the streets searching for a particular address that it use to call home. Finally coming upon the one it wanted the magnificent machine paused reflecting on the way it use to sit in the now overly crowded driveway waiting for race night. Oh how it missed them.
Everything still looked the same as it did the last time she'd seen it. Well from what she could see. She pulled her throaty Lancer over not wanting to bring attention to herself. It was Sunday and if everything was still the same everyone would be in the backyard for the barbeque. Rolling down the window she found the smell of chicken and the grill greeting her. The sounds of laughing children also reached her ears and a smile appeared on her face, Letty and Dom's child would be almost three if her calculations were correct but it sounded like their were two. Mia and Brian's maybe? She wasn't sure but she knew she really wanted to meet them.
Heather's POV:
I don't know why or how but I found myself staring back at a house that I've called home. For three long years I have been fighting the feeling to come back here. I would always find myself asking why but was to damn stubborn to admit it, If only I could see them just one more time I'd…..
"Heather? Where ya at girl?" My Nextel beeped.
" Out for a ride Jim. What's up?"
" Been gone a long time just checking up."
" I'll be there in an hour or so."
"You sure you're all right?"
"Yea fine. Out." I clicked the phone off putting it back in my pocket.
Jim, a guy on my team, seemed to be always checking up on me. Ahh hell what would I do without him? After my life took a turn for the worse I found him and am now heading a race team in Mexico. There are four of us, Me, Jim, Mike, and Kale, and one the best teams in Mexico. I decided that I want another person on are team, a girl preferably, of course the guys agree. That's why we're here in the states to find a new racer. I know this is the place to be but my past won't let me go. Sighing, I took a good look at the house, wanting to be back in . The car came to life and I was off to Jim, to my team, to my home.
No One's POV:
Heather came roaring down the road to the Hotel and pulled in behind Jim's Supra. Walking up the stairs and into the room she finds Kale and Mike are right where she left them.
"Yo girl have a nice ride?" Mike asked.
"Yea you could say that."
" Where'd ya go?" Kale wondered flipping the channels.
"Around just checking out the race tonight is all." She replied with ease.
"Yea almost forgot about that. All them hoochie mamas…." Kale trailed.
"Shit yea brotha." Mike hooted with a slap of the hand.
"You two are pigs!" Heather shook her head.
"Cute pigs though." Mike spoke up making her smile.
"That's debatable. Where's Jim?"
"That a way?" Kale pointed to the bedroom. Heather made her way to the bedroom to find Jim on the phone.
"Yea Thanks Harry I'll be down in a few to pick them up."
"From Mexico. Yea sure will. See ya in a few." Jim hung up the phone and turned to find Heather staring at him.
"Parts are in."
"So I've heard, how much?"
"Between 25-30."
"Not bad, when ya getting them?" Heather questioned.
"Thinking about running down now." He said grabbing his keys off the night stand.
"Why don't I get them and you grab dinner?" Heather asked wanting to see Harry.
"Alright yea since you know where's its at."
Jim knew she use to live here but she never told him who she ran with or any details. So one day he followed her to pretty big white house with cars everywhere. He saw the DT decals on all the cars and it finally made sense. She use to run with Dominic Toretto's Crew. Everyone who was involved with street racing knew who the best was, they also knew Heather was the only one to ever tie him too. He'd watch her sit for hours just starting at the house, following her everyday for a week that's where she always went when going for one of her "RIDES". But why? What happened? What wasn't she telling him? She didn't know that he knew or that he was slowly piecing the puzzle together.
Before Heather turned to leave Jim grabbed her arm spinning her around to face him.
"Heather." He cooed. "You sure you're okay?" Heather looked deep into light blue gray eyes before answering.
"I'm okay just a little dazed and confused right now."
"I'm here if you want to talk about it ya know." He trailed his finger down her cheek when he spoke.
"I know." She paused, "Thanks Jim."
"No problem babe." He placed a soft kiss on her lips before exiting the room to get dinner. Heather put her fingers to her lips and a slow smile came across her face. Sure Jim was very attractive with his dark brown hair, gray blue eyes, impressive build, and soft smile. Heather thought of him but pushed them away, not now!
Heather's POV:
As I flew down the streets the sun was setting getting ready for the millions of headlights to keep the night company. I saw Harry's little shop right away and pulled in to the barley there spot. There were a lot of cars in the parking lot yet not many people in the store. Harry was with some rich kids when I walked in and got a whistle out of them. It made Harry turn around, he took a good look at me and realization burned in his eyes. He flashed a smile at me crossing his arms over his chest shaking his head.
"I should of known." He laughed coming over to me and giving me a bear hug.
"Known what?" That only made him laugh more.
"You could never stay away from my store to long." I smiled he was right.
"It's good to see you again Harry." I whispered.
"Damn good to see you again. How you holding up?" He asked walking me to the back.
"A little better everyday ya know?"
" It must have been hard losing both your parents, I'm sorry." Okay now I was confused WHAT? I didn't say anything for a couple seconds then it dawned on me, that's was my cover why I left. Damn V must of thought of it or Him.
"Yea it was still is but I'm doing alright now just take it one day at a time." I'm lucky that I am such a smooth liar.
"Does Dom know you're back?" I haven't heard or spoke that name in three years.
"No only you."
"You should go see them. They've missed you."
"I will just waiting for the right time. How are they?"
"Great, still the same except for some changes. Letty and Dom are proud parents of an almost three little Marie and Mia and Brian have a little boy, Brian Jr. Vince is engaged to a lovely Rebecca while Leon and Jesse are in serious relationships also." Damn thought I'd never see the day …….
"What about you? Anything new?" He looked interested waiting for my answer.
"A few things. After my parents passed I headed to Mexico. I ran into some people and am now head of a race team. There's four of us altogether, we came back to the states to see if we could pick up another member for our team."
"Sounds like you're doing good, I'm happy for you."
"Yea I am thanks." I looked up at the clock and found I've been gone almost an hour and a half. Shit! Jim's probably having a fit.
"It's been really nice seeing ya but I really have to go or Jim's going to kill me."
"Ahh yes the guy on the phone here for parts right?"
"Yep." I followed him back out into the store where a large bow was sitting behind the counter.
"Here it is."
" How much?"
" 15." I almost choked it was 20-30. I handed him rolls of cash making my way to the door.
"Thank you Harry." I called out.
"Anytime Heather, anytime." He yelled back waving to me as I pulled out of the lot speeding back to the hotel.
No One's POV:
Heather walked through the door with the huge brown box that had Harry's Performance Parts in red all over it. She saw the guys watching T.V. and eating Chinese.
"Damn don't wait for me!" She joked sitting the box down on a chair.
" We didn't." Mike defended.
" What took you so damn long anyway?" Kale thought aloud.
" Getting the parts, got 'em half off." Heather continued by laying the leftover money on the table.
" Shit we should send you more often sugar." Kale laughed winking at her. Heather flipped him off and dug in watching Jim the whole time who never said a word.
Three hours later they were getting ready for the race which was in an hour. Of course everyone fought for the showers and Heather ending up winning. Everyone was done in record time and were sitting on the couch lounging around one of their many talents.
"Alright guys listen up." Heather got everyone's attention before continuing.
" We are just going to watch, that's it. We don't want to draw attention to ourselves in any way, we're just part of the crowd."
"Toretto still running the show?" Mike questioned.
"I believe so, He's still King of the Streets."
"Goddamn did anyone beat him?" Kale spoke up.
"Almost." Jim added his two cents and looked dead at Heather when he said it.
"Who was it?" Mike continued.
"It's not important. We ready to go?" Heather told him and gave Jim a look. He raised his brow as if to say I almost got you figured out.
"Ride with me." He said leading the way to the parking lot not waiting for her answer.
They took two cars, Jim's Supra and Mike's 3000gt with Heather riding with Jim and Kale riding with Mike. Mike decided to have fun with it and was weaving in and out of traffic being an ass as usual. He didn't have a clue where they were going but sped ahead anyway. Jim and Heather were silent until she had enough.
"How did you know about that?"
"Know what that you tied Toretto? I put the pieces together, everyone knows who but I didn't think it was you."
"Put what pieces together? What the hell are you talking about?" She fumed not liking that he had the upper hand.
"Hmmmm….I don't know how about the fact that for more than a week you sat in front of his house for hours? Or how you never told us that you ran with them? Or how.."
"Okay okay I get it! You followed me?" Heather was getting pissed and fast.
"Yea when you disappeared for three or four hours a day."
"You still had no right to follow me Jim!" Heather argued while giving him directions.
"Well how bout answering some of my questions then? Why did you leave? Not because your parents died right? Was that another lie? Who made that up?" Jim rambled on and on anger that she never told him any of this so he could try and help her.
"Look were here, park over there." She pointed to two empty spots, where Jim pulled the Supra in and Mike finally caught up and put the 3000 next to it.
Heather's POV:
I had to get out of that car, damn he knew everything pretty much except the personal details. It's official no matter what the past will always bite you in the ass and mine seemed to love doing it. I knew Jim was going to try and follow me but I had a knack for losing people especially in a crowd. Damn I wish I had my car! Now I have to ride home with him oh goodie!
The sounds of thunder brought me out of my mood, I looked up to see the familiar V formation heading me way. I expected to see the Rx-7 leading it but was surprised to see the Viper out in front. He still had it. My feet wouldn't move and I wasn't so sure that I wanted to so I stayed rooted to the spot. All eyes were on them as they parted the crowd like the Red sea, or whichever one it was. When he stepped out I thought my stomach was doing freaking flips, just like I remembered. Dominic still looked the same maybe even sexier. Letty came into view next who was right by his side where she belonged, I didn't miss the huge rock on her finger either. My eyes fell on Vince next who was to wrapped up in his fiancé to notice anything. Jesse was the same way with his girl never caught her name though. I couldn't find Mia or Brian and figured they were probably home babysitting the rug rats. Leon was last and I couldn't tear my eyes from him. He also had a girl who was sitting on the hood of his car but he kept turning around looking everywhere. Ahhh so he knew someone was watching him, the only one. He started walking towards me when I turned and disappeared yet again.
The race was on and people were piling in their cars to meet at the spot. Luckily for me I found Mike and he gave me a ride not knowing where the hell Kale was. I got out and sat on his hood having a nice view of the finish line waiting for Dominic to cross it. The race was over as quick as it started with Dom coming out on top and getting all the money. Hector and Edwin were coming over my way so I got up and walked around a bit never taking my eyes off Toretto. Jim found my about 10 minutes later just watching him.
"So is he the one you call out to at night?" Jim whispered in my ear making me jump.
"Shit Jim! Don't do that I'll have a heart attack." I warned.
"Why won't you let me help you Heather?"
"I don't need it Jim, I'm fine really."
"Are you? You can't run forever babe. Why did you leave?"
"I don't want to talk about this now." I knew he wanted answers but this wasn't the place or the time to start asking them. I walked away in a hurry and surprisingly he didn't try and stop me.
After the race people pretty much just hung around and bullshitted. This was rare, where were the cops? To busy eating donuts I guess. A couple racers were talking to Dom when he looked up and caught my eyes. I held them feeling safe and loved when I peered into the chocolate pools. A smile appeared over my lips and I saw confusion cross his face in waves. He was close to figuring out who I was when I mouthed the word 'Always.' Leon's voice claimed my ears as he yelled, "Cops Cops GO!" His famous line. I turned around to find Mike yelling at me to get my ass over there but I couldn't move. The flashing lights could be seen everywhere and closing fast.
"Get your asses out of here Mike! I got a ride." I lied, he was hesitant but got in the car and flew away. 'What are you going to do now? Pull a car out of your ass?' my thoughts screamed. The lights were almost half way down the street when I heard someone pull up next to me.
"Get in!" He yelled I obeyed. Although it took me a minute to realize who it was. We were out of there like hell on wheels. Silence was the name of the game as he drove to where I wasn't quite sure. Broken Promises by Element Eighty came over the booming stereo setting the mood.
-The day you left me
there was a feeling I have never shown
The day you told me
there were the words that I have never known
And now it's over
So what's left that I should ever feel
cause since the day you left me I have been so alone-
The song hung in my mind as we raced and listened to the words understanding what Dom must of felt when I left, all of them. He finally looked over at me and his eyes captured my whole being. Was it pain that crossed his eyes, hurt, love? I never got the answer, he turned away from me and pushed the little pedal to the right even further.
- And now we're left with broken promises
my heart can't take no more
and now we're left with broken promises
my mind has had enough -
The song continued and with it my thoughts. Does he know that I'll always love him or does he think that since I left I was full of shit? Well he'll know the truth before the nights out.
- Deep inside me there are
things that I have never told
they burn inside me
and now I need to know
Why are you trying to take everything away from me
well I'm begging you
I'm here with nothing left to show
cause since the day you left me I have been so alone -
Why was everything so complicated why did I have to fall in love with the one man that I could never have? What I did to poor Leon, to Letty although they have no idea. The saying 'Love can/will conquer all' is a bunch of bull.
- And now we're left with broken promises
my heart can't take no more
and now we're left with broken promises
my mind has had enough -
Dominic seemed to be reading my mind as I heard him grunt and hit the little red button that sent a rush through me that took over everything inside me. The rush was incredible something so intense that it felt like you were out looking in. To be able to control something out of control was so mind blowing that it's been number one.
- Look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say
Look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say
Now look at how you turned on me
You ran away and left me here with nothing to see
I'm a man so turn around and say it to me
Don't you think I've got something to say -
As we rode out the rush I saw him smile and cut the car close to the left jumping on the highway heading to a destination unknown to me at the moment. Nothing could touch us when we were together, time stopped, people faded, adrenaline came out on top. I knew how Dom drove, no fear just pure raw emotion. If you ever wanted to get passed the hard ass front he put up just watch him race it spoke volumes that many missed. He's the best because of one reason, he was a natural and you could never beat a natural. Only him do I trust enough to be going almost 200 mph down a traffic littered freeway.
-And now we're left with broken promises
my heart can't take no more
and now we're left with broken promises
my mind has had enough
and now we're left with broken promises
my heart can't take no more
and now we're left with broken promises
my mind has had enough-
I missed him so damn much and now here I was right beside him getting the rush of a lifetime. I couldn't ask for anymore but I wanted it. My mind deceived me with thoughts of me in his powerful arms, our lips teasing each other, our hands exploring. To much to quick, would it always be like this?
Before I knew it we were at OUR spot. The one that overlooked the city and was special in itself. I got out wanting to walk around a little. The thing of it was, it still took my breath away. Just like I remembered.
As I stood there over the City of Angles, I felt his hands around my waist his head resting on my neck.
"Dominic….." I whispered pressing against him.
"Heather." My name flowed from his lips, sending shivers down my spine.
"God how I've missed you!" I paused turning to face him, "There was never a day that went by that I didn't think about you or the team. I'm so sorry for everything I put you through, I just had to see you again."
"You never had to leave." He finally spoke running his fingers threw my hair.
"I did but it was for the best." I didn't want to get into this again. "So I see you're still King of the Streets." He gave me that your full of it smile knowing damn well what I was doing.
"Like that would ever change." He chuckled, how I've missed that sound.
"You just didn't have me around to keep you in line. Still arrogant as ever I see, some things will never change!" I smiled at his little macho pose.
"Is that right?" He raised his brow invading my personal space, something he really enjoyed.
"Damn straight!" I urged him on never letting my smile falter. He kept coming at me so I kept backing up until I almost fell over a branch and fell flat on my ass. That's when I felt his sculpted arms wrap around me saving me from the dirt and the embarrassment.
"You should be more careful." He huskily said into my ear.
"You can't always save me Dominic." I reminded him, searching his eyes losing myself once again in his chocolate pools. Our lips were almost touching when my cell went off. Just great!
"Yea?" I huffed.
"You alright? Where are you?" Jim asked. He reminded me of V, they both had unusual timing.
"It's cool I got a ride Jim. I'll be back tomorrow. I need some time to think and figure shit out. Kale and Mike okay?"
"Yea their back at the room, they think they might of found someone for our team. We'll have to check it out though. Sure you don't want me to come get you?" He offered.
"No thanks though. I'll be home tomorrow."
"You're with him aren't you? I want answers when you get home Heather." He did have a right to know but was I ready to tell him?
"We'll talk tomorrow Jim. I'm sorry but I have to go. Bye."
"Bye." Was his only reply as I shut the phone and shoved it back in my pocket. Damn why can people just let shit go? Then again look whose talking.
"Boyfriend?" Dom's rumble brought me out of my pesky thoughts and back to him.
"Who Jim? Nah just a teammate." I answered knowing how much Jim wanted more.
"Teammate?"
"Yea. I'm running a race team down in Mexico. There's four of us, Me, Jim, Kale and Mike. I came here to look for another member, instead I found you." I walked towards the viper perching myself on the hood.
"Sounds like you're doing good, I'm happy for you." He walked over to me running his fingers through my hair.
"So how's the team?" A question that I couldn't wait to ask.
"The same really except for a few changes. Vince is engaged, Leon and Jesse are not far behind, and Marie and Brian Jr. are causing all kinds of trouble." He laughed shaking his head at the last part.
"How is she?"
"Looks just like her mother with my personality." I noticed how his eyes lit up every time he talked about her.
"I can't imagine." I had to laugh at that.
I asked him about Mia and Brian and their little boy, pretty much any question I had over the last three years. We must of spend 2 hours just talking about the team laughing occasionally about what the two little terrors have been getting into. I noticed how his eyes lit up when he mentioned his daughter and I felt better about my previous decision. Somehow through our long talk I ended up in his arms. He was sitting behind me on the hood of the car with his arms wrapped around my waist. I was laying on him looking up at the stars thinking how did I stay away for all this time? I heard rustling of his pocket and then there it was right in front of me, the picture.
"You still have it." It was more of a statement than a question. I grabbed it from his hands scanning it in the moonlight.
"Do you ever regret it?" I had to ask.
"Never, not one second babe." He leaned down and kissed the top of my head leaving me blushing which he always managed to make me do.
"You better get home its getting really late." I poked him sliding off but he caught my wrist.
"I'm a big boy Where you staying?"
"Hotel about 10 minutes away from your house but the guys are there probably playing with their toys, if ya catch my drift." He smirked,
"Guys after my own heart." I hit him in the arm while he laughed at my expression.
"You're a piece of work Toretto!" I shook my head plopping down in the fresh grass. Movement was heard and the slam of his trunk when I felt something spread beside me. Looking over I saw a pretty big blanket on the ground with Dom in the middle of it.
"You always have a blanket in the trunk?"
"Yea, just in case."
"I'd be real impressed if you had a case of beer in the back." He threw his head back and laughed, telling me to get my ass over there. I got up from my spot on the ground and strolled over to him, taking my time. I heard a low growl before I was pulled on top of him not minding one bit. His hands explored while his eyes held mine the whole time, there was a question in them. So I gave the only answer I knew.
"Not yet Dominic we don't have to go back just yet." He licked his lips and I couldn't keep the smile from my face. He laid back and took me with him and I knew we wouldn't be getting any sleep tonight. Hell I didn't care I got to be with the man I love and always will.
No One's POV:
It was noon the next day when they awoke the sun's gallant rays shining down on them. Clothes were scattered everywhere and the blanket was lightly covering them. Heather woke from her comfy spot on Dom's chest smiling the whole time. She looked around trying to see if her clothes were near by or if a bird had carried them off. Satisfied with seeing them a few feet away she laid her head back down only to find Dom awake.
"Hey." She croaked
"Hey." He whispered back, watching her stretch enjoying the view.
"Perv" Heather joked.
"That's not what you were saying last night or should I say screaming?" Dom teased and smiled when he saw her shocked expression.
"Fuck you Toretto!" She yelled gathering her clothes.
"Already did." He shot back but couldn't help but chuckle.After putting her clothes back on she got his.
"Ya know Dom, I wouldn't piss me off if I were you." She said evilly.
"Why's that?" He propped up on one elbow to see her waving his clothes around.
"It would really suck if you had to drive all the way home bare ass wouldn't it? How would you explain that one? Someone raped me…." Heather couldn't finish, she was laughing to hard. Dom didn't find it so amusing.
"What's the matter? An ant bite you in the ass or something?" She though that was even better and laughed even harder. Heather didn't have to wait long before eh jumped up and was chasing her around like a Neanderthal.
After about an hour passed they finally decided to return home, where they belonged. Dom was sure that Letty was probably having a fit that he didn't come home last night. Heather on the other hand knew that Jim would be waiting for her, he wanted answers.
"Ready to go?" Dom asked holding the diver door open
"Yea I guess we better." Heather huffed not wanting to leave.
The ride was pretty much silent neither knowing what to say to the other. Heather's mind was on Jim and Dom's mind was on Letty and what excuse he was going to use this time.
"Tell her the truth, just leave me out of it." Heather softly spoke, "You needed to get away for awhile, so you went to the last place you and your dad been together. Tell her you'll take her there one day and show her." Dom turned to look at her, damn could she read him. Just like a friggin book, but that would work especially if he offered to take her there. It was his turn now.
""Tell him everything. If he's on your team you must trust him enough." Heather looked over at him, damn she thought she was good. "You shouldn't keep him or any of them in the dark especially not if their your team." He finished and Heather was surprised. They knew each other so well it was scary at times, and now was definitely one of those times.
A little after that Heather's gaze out the window was suddenly broke. They were back at the hotel.
"How'd you know?"
"Took a guess, figured you'd be at the best." He smiled.
"You know it. Park over there next to my car, see it?"
"Yea, changed it a bit." He noticed and turned off the car. He got out walking around mine, inspecting it for what she wasn't sure.
"Looks good." Dom finally said after a few minutes.
"Thanks." Heather kept turning her head looking for her teams cars but they were no where in sight. 'Wonder where they are?' She thought.
"I have to g….." Dom started to say but was cut off when Heather pushed him against the Viper. He just watched her seeing all kinds of things play out on her face. With no seconds though Heather pushed her mouth against his in a hot searing kiss. He let out a growl as he lifted her ass and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Dom turned so now she was the one against the car, never letting go of her lips. Neither one was able to control themselves.
"Think anyone would notice?" Heather asked breathlessly.
"I don't give a fuck if they do or not." Dom growled taking off her shirt.
"Naughty boy." Heather laughed as he sat her on the hood to better continue his assault.
"Oh Dom!" Heather cried out and she felt his warm mouth lock on to one of her nipples. She was trying to undo his belt when his phone rang.
"Shit!" She heard him yell as he stood up and fished his phone out of his pocket. He flipped open the lid but not before checking the caller id.
"Hey baby." His voice softened.
"Been thinking. Yea right now. I'll talk to you about it at home….."
While Dom was on the phone with his wife, Heather looked down at herself. What the hell was she doing? Her shirt was wide open and she was about to fuck Dom in a paraking lot! She quickly put her shirt back on disgusted with her behavior. But in her mind she really knew it was more than just a fuck, she loved him. Though even she loved him he still had a wife, kid and team to take care of and look after. She shouldn't be doing this but God did she want to. Heather didn't even notice when he was off the phone or that he was talking to her, she was to wrapped up in her thoughts.
"Heather?…."Dom called a third time.
"What? Sorry I was just thinking."
"I have to lea…" She cut him off yet again.
"I know." Was all she said as she jumped off the hood and stood in front of him.
"I love you." He whispered, brushing strands of hair away from her face.
"I know." She repeated, tears started to spring from her eyes but she refused to let them fall. She saw the inner turmoil that was going on inside him and that only made it worse. He turned and went to get in the car when she yelled out to him.
"Dom!" He stopped and looked at her. "Tell him I can't I'm sorry." She cried poor V. Dom gave her a nod as he got in the car and drove away to where he belonged. Heather stood there watching him leave and stayed there long after. Thunder boomed and the skies opened, her tears finally fell.
"I love you too Dominic." She whispered before going to her room and waiting for Jim.
Heather's POV:
I waited for Jim for almost two hours before finally crying myself to sleep. Bastard, couldn't even call but that was the last thought on my mind. I knew I shouldn't of come back here, did I like punishing my myself? What was I expecting myself to find, Dom waiting for me with open arms? Was I lying to myself when I said I came back here to find another member for our team? Or did I just want an excuse to see Dom and the team again? Damn! Three years later I still don't have the answers, I don't think I'll ever have them.
After a restless night's sleep I woke to an arm around my waist. Not being fully awake yet, I turn and cuddled into their chest/
"Mmmmm Dom….." I moaned running my nails down his bare chest.
"Try again sweetheart." My eyes shot open, it was Jim. Shit!
"What the hell are you doing in here? Where were you last night? You didn't even have the decency to call me? Bastard!" That was my only line of defense. Jim smiled.
"Don't get all pissy with me cause you were expecting someone else." He shot back never loosing his smile.
"Have to tell you though felt good having you next to me all night. Damn good!"
"Get the hell out of my room!" I yelled I was not in the mood. He totally ignored me.
"Tell me Heather, Where were you the other night? Hmmm…..How about answering some of my questions?" He pushed me back on the bed and climbed on top of me so I couldn't move.
"Get the fuck off me! Jim." I spat, I was way beyond pissed.
"Not until you answer me." He was calm and just waited.
"I was with him, he gave me a ride." I said frustrated, to tired to fight him.
"I'll say." Jim snorted.
"You don't have a say Jim, that's just it. You don't have a say in who I see or spend my time with, not you or anyone."
"I do when I see what it does to you." He defended, "Why do you let him do this to you?"
"I love him Jim." I whispered the fight was just not in me.
"I left because I love him, and the team. I couldn't hurt the team anymore, I couldn't take him away from his team, I had to let him go so I left to start over." Jim's grip loosened and he sat up looking down at me.
"So the truth is finally revealed, you fell in love with the infamous Toretto. That'll do it." Jim shook his head and just stared at me in disbelieve.
"You walked away from everything because of him." He said more to himself but I answered anyway.
"I couldn't hurt Letty or Leon anymore. It wasn't fair to either of us but then one day I woke up and finally realized at what the hell I was doing, or destroying. I knew if I stayed it only would of gotten worse. So I walked with my clothes, money and car never looking back. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I left the man I loved, my family, hell my life. For once I was truly happy but like everything thing else happiness comes with a price."
"You loved him that much that you gave up everything you worked for, everything that made you happy, hell your fucking life! This is what you were running from." He whispered, it finally all made sense. His words hit me with such an impact that I couldn't stop from crying. It felt like everything came to the surface at once and I was right back where I started.
"So that's why you can never love me like you do him? You'll never look at me like you do him. Yet you can never have him." Jim said with such hate in his eyes that I was sure I could see flames in them. I pushed him away from me and grabbed my keys off the table.
"Don't run from us not now, not again! Don't make the same mistakes twice!" Jim yelled as I walked to the door.
"When the fuck are you going to get it? That's my decision not yours!" I screamed at him, I was way to emotional right now, driving might not be the best course to take but I had to get away. I made sure to grab his keys to just in case he wanted to follow me.
After driving aimlessly for about an hour I decided to head back towards my old apartment. It only took me about 10 minutes but after seeing that it was still standing I headed to the beach about a street over. I pulled my car right on the sand long ways and took out a case of beer and vodka that I got when I was driving around. Letty shot through my head 'My new best friends.' The first thing I did was take my phone and chuck it in the nearby sand hoping to never find it again. Then I got comfortable and started into oblivion. It was only around 1 when I got there and I think I passed out around 4 or 5 the waves lulled me to sleep or was it the booze?
No One's POV:
"Heather? Heather wake up!" A shaking hand caused her to mumble in her sleep but eventually got her to open her eyes. Heather looked up to find a face she thought she'd never see again. She pinched herself making sure it wasn't a dream, it wasn't.
"Vince?" She had to ask though she knew it him she just need him to say it.
"Yea babe the one and only." He smiled and she leaped right into his arms.
" Vincent! I'm so sorry for what I did and how I did it. God I missed you so damn much. I wouldn't blame it if you didn't forgive me."
"I missed you too. I know why you left and that was your own decision, that was a hard thing to do. I know you wouldn't of left if you didn't have to, I'm just glad your back."
"Don't let me go V." Heather gripped him tighter.
"Wouldn't think of it." He ruffled her hair getting her to smile.
"If you don't mind me asking how did you know I was back or even where to fine me?"
"Thought you ask that. Well race night I started to notice shit, Leon for one kept looking around like a fool until I asked him what the hell was up. He told me someone was watching him, could feel it but then laughed it off as he looked over the mass of people. Then Dom never comes home that night and then is out most of the next day. Luckily for him Letty didn't catch him cause he had dirt and grass stains all over him. Still she questioned him when she got home and he told her about how he need to sort some shit out and went to the last place him and his dad been and that'd he take her there one day. Now I've known Dom since the 3rd grade and he never could pull off a lie quite like that. His mood change to that dazed and confused shit and then he mumbled something about she can't she's sorry when he was going to bed. That was it and I had a feeling it was you. I took a guess and about 2 hours but I finally found you, guess I was right."
"Damn V never thought you had it in you!" Heather laughed and picked sand off his shirt.
"Very funny. Your turn spill." He said while taking off his jacket and wrapping it around Heather.
"I wouldn't know where to start." She told him seriously.
"How bout the beginning. Where's you go? Back for good? Why you here now? Shit like that."
"Ok you asked for it." She said and began her tale. Heather told him about the race team, Mexico, Jim, Mike and Kale and what she was going through right now still very unsure. Why she came back and how she wants to stay but knows it won't work.
"I don't know what to do about Jim though. That night I was out with Dom, today when I woke up he there next ot me. He can't believe I love Dom and that I can never love him and all this shit. I told him everything and then he pissed me off with all his shit so I left and he told me don't leave, don't make the same mistake twice. I don't think he understands that I never wanted to leave but that I had to." She huffed and saw V just watching her.
"What?!" She asked waiting for him to say anything.
"Give him a chance. I know you love Dom but you have a chance to be with someone who loves you, not just one night or sneaking around. It seems you found people who are more than just your friends why waste that? Try it see what happens, you know you'll always have a family and a home with us." She hugged him, maybe it was time to move on, let go.
"You know V not many think you have a deep side, how about showing everyone once in awhile? You're like the brother I never had V, always there to make everything better. I see you finally found someone to share your deep personality with." Heather tugged on his shirt.
"Been checking up on us have you?"
"Of course, whose the slave….I mean the lucky girl?" V lightly punched her in the arm while she laughed.
"Smartass, her names Rebecca, her car broke down so I pulled over to help her, went out on a couple dates and now were engaged." V replied.
"I thought I'd never see the day…." Heather's voice trailed off.
"What time is it?"
"Almost 9."
"Shit! I left about 1. Help me find my phone!" She scurried around like a mania looking for it in the sand.
"You mean this?" Vince said holding it up, he was sitting on it.
"Thanks, I have to get going though."
"Sure you don't want me to take you home?"
"Nah, thanks though I'll be fine."
"Heather!" V called " There's a bbq Sunday you should drop by with your team."
"I don't know, maybe."
"Everyone really misses you, Sunday at about 2."
"Alright I'll think about it, you'll here from me Vincent, promise." Heather walked over and kissed him on the cheek.
"You're a life saver Vincent, and I owe you. Thanks for everything, yet again. I'll be sure to let you know what I'm doing this time. I'll see you later!" She yelled as she hopped in her car heading back to her team or what was left of it. Vince watched her speed away and smiled, Heather was back.
Heather's POV:
I sped home, something I seemed to be doing a lot, and found that Jim's car was the only one there. 'Where the hell are Kale and Mike?' I thought not having seeing them in a while. Running up the stairs I stopped abruptly at the door, what was I going to say? Hell I'll just wing it, that was something I was almost a pro at. Walking in slowly, I shut the door quietly and crept through the room looking for any signs of life. I heard a noise in the kitchen so I headed that way, bingo. Jim was sitting on one of the stools with his back to me. Beer bottles littered the table but I had to talk to him.
"Jim." I whispered. "We need to talk." I saw his shoulders tense but eased when I walked around to face him.
"So you didn't run." His face was blank and without emotion. "What about?" He sounded disinterested.
"I can't run from you, I don't want to, ever." I said before I could think.
"I'm sure you said that before." He huffed taking a sip from his beer.
"Cut the shit Jim, we've been through that." I took his beer from him, that sure got his attention.
"Look the past is the past and I can't change it no matter how much I want to. I did what I had to, that's it. I'm sorry I didn't tell you all this when we first met but I was still hurt and confused. I didn't want anyone to know. I got a second chance and I don't want to blow it, I want to make this work, Jim." I finished sitting across from him taking V's advice. It was time to move on. I finally realized what was in front of me and I wasn't going to let it slip by, not again.
"Make what work?" He held my eyes almost like he was searching for the truth that they held.
"Us, you, me. I made the mistake once by letting the one I love go, I won't do it again." It took a lot to tell someone that but I wanted him to know. He just sat there staring at me not saying anything. Maybe I was wrong. I stood up and walked around the table knowing I just bared my soul and it wasn't enough. I was more pissed at myself than him it took me a couple seconds to realize that he had a hold of my wrist. Meeting his eyes was not the easiest thing to do, I was afraid to see disappointment in them.
"Heather." He pulled me closer. "Look at me." I met his eyes.
"Let me help you, let me love you. I need you babe. You have to put the past behind you and focus on the future, us." A smile appeared on his face and I clung to him while he carried me to his room.
Not everyone got a second chance and I felt like this was it. I finally found someone who loved me even though I never so much as glanced in their direction. Through the last three years he was always there for me, always wanting to fix whatever was wrong but I wouldn't let him. Three years I never even thought of him that way, I was to preoccupied with someone I should of never of got involved with. But V was right you can't help who you fall in love with. I knew in my heart I would always love Dom but I knew I loved Jim. It was time to move on and that's exactly what I planned on doing. But there will always be the 'What if?' running through my mind, can't have it all.
A Week Later:
It took a while but my team was finally back on track. Jim and I were together, Kale and Mike back from god knows where, and we even managed to pick up a new member. Feeling like it took forever everything seemed to be perfect. Jim was to good to me and I thought I could never find a better partner, friend, lover. This was me, all of me, I had a family again and knew I wouldn't give it up for the world.
We were heading back to Mexico, spending way to much time in Cali. I actually missed the large house on the beach where the waves kept you company when no one else could. Packing wasn't a big thing since we didn't take that much and with a new member we had more space for everything. Our dreams were simply this: go home, start up a garage/speed shop, racing would pay for everything, and eventually put a track out back where the cops could never touch us. That's going to bite them in the ass. I look back on my life and never thought I'd be right here right now. Funny how everything turned out.
"Heather?" Jim's voice broke through my thoughts. "Ready to go babe?"
"Hmmmm? Oh yea Jim I'm ready." I huffed why did I feel like I was forgetting something?
"Alright lets move out gang." He commanded.
"Where's Jules?" Mike asked about the new member.
"She's meeting us down there in a couple days. She has to get her shit ready, she has directions, don't worry." I told him knowing he liked her.
"Yea Mike don't worry, your miss thang will be there soon." Kale teased and Mike started the chase.
"Children!" I yelled but it was no use they couldn't hear me. I could smell something in the air, that's when it hit me.
"Jim what's today?"
"Sunday, why have a hot date with someone?" He joked but I wsn't listen, I stopped after Sunday. Checking my watch I saw it was around 4, good enough.
"Boys!" I called after Kale and Jim. "You hungry?" I didn't even have to ask I knew the answer.
"Hell yea." Kale spoke up from his position under Mike's arm.
"Where's the food at? I want to get my eat on!" Mike answered making Kale crack up.
"Well then let's go, follow me."
"Where?" Jim raised his brow trying to figure out my game.
"You'll see." Was all I said before firing my Evo up and waiting for them to do the same. It took a mere minute before we were out of there and on the road heading to destination x. Well I knew where I was going they didn't, I just hope I wasn't that late. 2, 4 same difference, plus being late was my trademark why lose it? Exactly.
It only took 10 minutes to get there and I knew that Jim knew what was going on. Mike and Kale had no idea whose house we were at. I got out no answering any questions but led the way to the backyard and all the noise. I know they heard the engines but they were never expecting me to walk around back. Not in a million years.
Jim, Mike and Kale followed me around to the backyard and to the shocked faces. Everyone was lounged around the picnic table talking. There were 3 girls I didn't recognize but I saw them each with their guy so I assumed that these were the 'serious relationship ones.' Leon was the first one to notice me, damn his emerald eyes.
"No fucking way…." came from his full lips which made everyone follow his line of vision. You could of heard a fucking pin drop, I hate silence. I couldn't resist.
"I'm not late am I? Where's da grub?" I smiled trying to lighten the mood.
"You know you never could keep your eye on the damn time. Always late." Dom was the one who answered me. He walked the short distance to me before wrapping me in a hug. Vince was next all smiles, he spun me around. Mia came running almost knocking Vince over. Brian was behind her with his son and of course I had to hold him. I gave him back shortly after though, I had more people to hug.
"I always knew you'd come back." Jesse smiled hugging me.
"I could never stay away from my family Jess."
"Yea you'd miss me to much." V laughed.
"Confident are we Vincent?" I used his full name and his fiancé giggled.
"I missed Leon more." I joked when he came near me.
"You know it babe. You can never go without me for to long." He said all to coyly before his fingers fell on my lower back right where they use to, his warm breath tickling my neck.
"Shut up slutpuppy!" V teased getting a rise out of Leon who went after him. I laughed but I still couldn't find her, my eyes looked everywhere.
"Behind ya girl." Letty's voice called. I turned to see her holding Marie, she put her down before grabbing me.
"Lett I've missed you so much." She let go and picked Marie back up.
"It's been boring as hell without ya girl."
"Of course it has."
"Mommie whose dat?" Maire asked pointing to me.
"Your aunt Heather sweetie." Letty answered wiping the dirt off her nose. Marie was a spitting image of Letty only smaller. Her hair was long and wild, she was a little lighter than Letty but the sun would fix that. Her chocolate brown eyes reminded me of her father's you could get lost in them for ever. She out her arms out and looked at me.
"Do you mind?" I asked Letty.
"Nah girl she's getting heavy anyways." Letty handed her over. I wasn't so experience with little kids but I found it seemed to just come to me. Marie and I became fast friends, I carried her around most of the time and let her get away with a lot of things. I introduced Jim, Mike and Kale to the team and they fit right in. We were also introduced to some new faces also. Rebecca - Vince's fiancé, Amber Leon's girl, and Jamie Jesse's girl.
While we all sat around waiting for dinner we talked about the past three years. Mostly about me but I couldn't stay on the topic I wanted to hear about them. My eyes drifted as I was surrounded by Mia and Letty. The guys were doing their manly talks by the grill, maybe they'd finally understand the meaning of getting burnt.
Dinner was great and loud. We all shared stupid stories and laughed at how stupid we once were, how we still are. Even Jim shared some. He seemed relaxed here which I was grateful for. I thought back to the letter which I left Vince the night I left. The things I thought I'd never see or happened were right here in front of me and I couldn't be happier. Things finally worked out and I found myself in the middle of two families who were now united, now one. I was back and we were all together, just like old times. I have my family, and that's all I will ever need or want.
I always wanted more when I was younger, and now, now I have it…………..forever.