Summary: Before TFATF. Before the racing, the heists, and the hype. This is the story of the team, and how they became the team they ended up as. This is the story of the blossoming relationship between Letty and Dominic, the friendship between everyone, the introduction of Jesse, Leon, and Vince.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters… but if I did I wouldn't be writing a story, I'd be living it. hehe.

Chapter Two. When Everyone Leaves.

'Get a hold of yourself, you pussy,' Letty thought to herself as she stood in front of her mirror. It was Friday. Dominic's 18th birthday was this very day. Letty had a big surprise for the boy she'd been in love with since the day she'd met him. Today… today she was going to give him something that she knew he, and every other boy in the neighborhood, coveted. But Dominic was the only one she wanted to give it to. She knew the moment she laid eyes on him – that he would be the one to bring her into womanhood.

'I can't believe tonight is the night,' Letty thought to herself as she eyed her reflection in the mirror. Her dark brown hair was down for once, and it swept just past her shoulders. She had on a tight fitting khaki mini skirt to bring out the tan in her short, but gorgeous legs, and a white halter top that clung in all the right places. She desperately wanted to wear her combat boots, but Mia had loaned her a pair of simple white flip flops that put the outfit together nicely. She had light bronze eye shadow on, a touch of mascara, and an even lighter touch of sheer lip gloss across her lips. 'You clean up good, kid,' she thought to herself and smiled.

Her cell phone rang in her pocket, interrupting her thoughts. She looked at the front and laughed when she saw the name. She flipped the phone open. "Hey Mia," Letty said in greeting.

"Hey girl," Mia said cheerfully. "Papa is almost done cooking, so stop primping and get your ass over here for breakfast."

Letty laughed. "I'll be right there," she replied and clicked the end button on her phone. She checked herself in the mirror one last time, nodding with approval. "Here goes nothing," she said as she bounded out of her house, across the street, into the Toretto household.

Letty took a deep breath and entered the kitchen. Everyone was already seated at the breakfast table; Dominic, Mia, and their parents. Everyone stopped their chatting and turned to look at Letty. A hushed silence fell over the room as Letty stood there uncomfortable. "Wow," Dominic mumbled as he eyed Letty. Mia let out a giggle.

"Well, beautiful, have a seat," Tony said with a smile. Letty grinned and took her seat next to Dom at the table.

After breakfast, Letty, Dominic, and Mia all headed outside to sit in the sun and talk about that night's plans.

"There are some street races going on tonight," Dom said as he played with a blade of grass, rolling it between his fingers.

Letty snatched it from his hands and threw it on the ground. "Yeah?" She asked as Dom took her hand in his.

"You two gunna come watch me win?" he asked cockily with a grin.

"Of course, bro," Mia said as she smiled. "What time?"

"We should leave at about eight," he replied.

Mia nodded her head. "I have some things to do, I'll see you guys later," she said as she disappeared into the house.

Dominic pulled Letty over into his lap. He wrapped his arms around her and breathed in deeply. Letty looked up behind her and smiled as Dominic put his head in the crook of her neck. "What are we doing tonight, Let?" he asked.

"Well, the races of course," she said smiling. "You know I love watching you win. And then… I invited people over my house tonight, for your victory birthday party. Since my mom's not home and all."

"You're throwing me a party?" He asked as he snuggled his face closer to her, brushing his lips across her bare skin.

"Mmm hmm," Letty mumbled roughly as Dominic laid kisses down the length of her neck and up to her ear.

"What are we going to do when everyone leaves?" he whispered into her shoulder as he kissed down it.

Letty turned and looked into his eyes, passion blazing in her own pair of dark eyes. She brushed her lips against Dominic's and the two shared a secret smile before they shared a long, passionate kiss.

"Mia!" Dominic screamed up the stairs at his little sister. "Are you ready yet? It's already eight!"

"Just a minute," she said as she came walking down the steps slowly.

"No," Dom growled as he saw her. She was dressed in tight black pants and black stilettos. She had on a silver halter top that clung to her blossoming body. "You're not going anywhere looking like…" Dom started but was interrupted when he looked at Letty walking down the stairs behind Mia. She was dressed in a pair of red slacks that clung to every curve of her hips and every curve in her bottom, and a black tube top that didn't leave much to the imagination. Dominic grinned widely.

"I guess you approve," Letty whispered as she sauntered to a stop in front of him. Dominic put his hands on her hips and bent his face to meet hers.

"Gorgeous," he whispered seductively into her ear as he nibbled lightly. "I can't wait to see that off you…"

Letty smiled and pecked his lips lightly, but not before grazing his lips with her teeth roughly. "You're just going to have to wait," she said hoarsely as she turned and walked out the door – switching her hips all the way out. Dominic shook his head and mumbled something throaty as he followed his little sister, and the love of his life.

The races went on without any intrusion from the cops. Dom suspected they were too busy stuffing their faces with coffee and donuts to deal with a bunch of kids racing their cars. Dom easily beat three men to make an easy twelve grand for the night. After the race, he jumped out of his car and kissed Letty excitedly. "Did you see me, baby?" He asked with enthusiasm.

"Of course I saw you," Letty exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around his neck as Dom lifted her off the ground. He held her up by her bottom and she wrapped her legs around him as he leaned back against his car as they kissed passionately, their hands roaming all over one another's bodies. "Baby…" Letty whispered gruffly. "We'll finish this later," she said as she kissed him one last time and he let her down. Letty turned around to see three men saunter their way, with Mia trailing behind them.

"Dominic Toretto?" the smallest guy asked. The two other men stood on the sides of him. The small guy had dark blonde hair, and he wore a beanie overtop of it. His hands shook at his sides as he pursed his fingers together. He wore a simple white T-Shirt with a black charger on the front and a pair of jeans. The man to his right was decked out in black jeans, a black wife beater, and a black sleeveless leather jacket. The man to his left wore a simple pear of jeans and an open button up shirt with a white wife beater underneath.

"Who's asking?" Dominic said as he slipped his arm around me protectively.

"I'm Jesse," the small guy said. He pointed to his right, "That's Vince," and then pointed to his left, "That's Leon."

"I'm Letty," I said, butting into the conversation.

"Nice to meet you," Jesse said as he stuck a shaking hand towards her. Letty took it reluctantly and shook.

"What do you want?" Dom asked impatiently.

"We've got some business we'd like to discuss with you…" Vince interrupted before Jesse had time to open his mouth.

Dom laughed deeply. "Tonight's business is over. Now, its time for the fun."

Dominic and Letty walked away, with Mia trailing at their heels. Dominic stopped and turned back to the guys. "Come on – you comin' to this party or you just gunna stand there?"

The three guys smiled and followed the trio.