AN: This is most likely going to be a short chapter but I will definitely make the next one long and definitely include more cast. Let me know who should make an appearance next.

Chapter 18

Duncan's POV

Monday

12:30pm

Today was a just another day for me at the shop once again I was working on another custom job for a big paying client but it was definitely going to be a fun one for me. I was too excited for this that I was working into my lunch break, all the guys had stepped out to go grab a bite while I continued working.

Before Marco left with the others he said that he would bring me back something which I appreciated because at some point today I was going to need something to eat.

" Let's see here " I sigh pointing a light down in the car where the engine was going to go in, I check to make sure it would both fit and the parts would match with the connections " not too bad " I replied before turning to check something on the engine.

As I was about to pick up a tool from the chest I heard the side door from the front open which was odd because it gets locked by the guys or myself when the place is empty or if someone stays to work late.

Looking to the tool chest I grab a medium sized wrench and slide it into my back pocket then cover it, taking a breath I make my way to the front keeping a look out to make sure no one came out of no where.

" Hello...is anyone there? " I ask walking in between the other cars " were closed at the moment " I said arriving at the front to see the door was open but upon inspecting it the lock had been tampered with leaving it broken.

This was done with a knife or tool of some kind and I would know since I use to do this myself. Just then I hear foot steps from behind me along with the smell of cigarette " long time no see Duncan good to see that your out of jail " squeezing my fist tightly I knew immediately who's voice that was " is that how your going to be with your best friend " he chuckles only making my anger rise and my blood boil.

Turning around standing there like nothing happened was Damian. He hadn't changed much in these past few years aside from his hair being shorter then my own, all his piercings were gone and looks like he has a scar under his left eye now.

( AN: Damians character description is in chapter 3 )

Giving him the most hateful and angry glare I could give to this piece of shit " you got a lot of nerve showing up " I says facing him " I just wanted to see how my best friend was doing " replies Damian taking a drag.

" Let me tell you one thing and you better remember it " I respond " our friendship ended that night when you abandoned me in that car lot " getting angry by the second. Just looking at this guy standing there like nothing happened 4 years ago was driving me ballistic.

Laughing at what I just said Damian shook his head while leaning against a car " your still holding a grudge since that night geez your such a little pussy " he laughs.

" I WENT TO JAIL FOR 4 YEARS!!! BECAUSE OF YOU!!! " I yell making Damian look at me " I got charged with everything that YOU did that night " I added. " Do you have any idea what I missed out on? " pacing back and forth keeping my eye on him.

" I hardly doubt you missed much aside from that girlfriend you had " Damian breathes bringing his cigarette to his mouth " Courtney was it I'm sure she left your ass when you went to jail " he laughs looking at me " probably for the best ".

Finally my anger became rage running up to Damian roughly grabbing his cheap button shirt with both hands " I didn't just lose her that day I lost my freedom, family and friends " I growled making him " I swear to god you don't leave now so help me you won't be recognizable " I said roughly releasing him that he stumbled back.

Fixing his shirt he still gives me a surprised expression " geez are you for real? did I piss you off that much " he chuckles pulling out his cigarettes from his pocket " pissed off doesn't even compare to what I'm feeling right now just leave " I answer pointing to the front door.

Lighting his cigarette Damian shakes his head " whatever man " he huffs hearing that made me furrow my eyebrows hearing him speak " your just a pathetic excuse of a human being who uses people for there own selfish purpose " I answer crossing my arms over my chest staring at him like he's nothing.

" Geez wise guy " he breathes looking around my shop " can't believe you work here " Damian adds looking behind him " not work I own it " I repeat glaring then he turns to look at me " fuck look at you a boss man now " he taunts.

Getting fed up with his tactics I couldn't stand it anymore " I'm gonna give you one last chance to get the hell out of my shop " I warned keeping my eyes on him as my hand slowly reached for the wrench I hid in my back pocket.

Snickering Damian smirks " whatever being in jail must of been hell especially not being able to see that hottie " he says trying to play his mind games " bet you missed having her around but it could be worse " he laughs I could only keep my grip tight on the wrench's handle " you could of knocked her up " he finishes making my eyes open.

Keeping silent at what he said I shift my eyes away from him but when I didn't hear anything else I look up to see Damians eyes open " oh shit you did knock her up Duncan I did you the best favour ever you should be thanking me " he said as I released the wrench " but you sure the kid is yours Courtney could of been opening her legs to anyone while you were away "...

That did it next thing I knew I lunged at him we land hard on the concrete floor making sure he's pinned I punch him hard in the face " MOTHERFUCKER!!!! " I shout letting all my hate for him out with every punch, " NEVER DISRESPECT HER!!!!!! ".

Stopping my upcoming punch grabbing my fist with his hand Damian shouts " PIECE OF SHIT!! " before jabbing me multiple times on the side of my ribs using his fist making me to groan from the painful blows.

Pushing me off him before I could take a breath I felt a hard kick to my face making me fall back to the ground, standing over me I noticed he managed to get a hold of the wrench I had in my pocket " weak " he whispers but before he could swing at me...

" I wouldn't do that if I were you " said Marco holding the hook end of a wrecking bar ( or crowbar ) to his neck making " make that move and you'll have a hole through your neck " he adds in a death tone.

The shops shutters open up fast then running over fast Tye, Tony and Joey come where were at " get the fuck out of here now " said Tony as him and the others glare at Damian dropping the wrench to the ground " see you around Duncan " he says with his hands up as Marco purposely slides the end of the bar on his neck " beat it shithead " said Tye following him out to make sure he leaves the building.

Joey helps me stand up " you okay? " he asks me " yeah I'm fine just wasn't expecting to see him again " I answered looking at the guys " when I saw the door open I walk in to see the fight so I grabbed the wrecking bar to help you " explains Marco resting the bar on his shoulder " yeah before we came in he signalled us to open the shutters fast " said Tony gesturing to the front.

I can't believe they saved me I was about to say something when I noticed their eyes look shocked at me " Duncan your bleeding " says Tony pointing at my nose. Touching underneath my nose then looking at my hand blood was definitely coming out, I haven't had a nosebleed since I was a kid but I guess today was something.

I was just about to go into my office when I see Tye coming back with someone following behind him " hey boss uh...you got a visitor " he says nervously standing to the side revealing Courtney walking but as soon as she saw me her expression changed from the smile I loved seeing to worried " oh my god Duncan " she exclaims rushing me " are you okay? what happened? " she asks coming up to me.

" It's nothing just a careless mistake " I lied looking at the guys giving looks of concern or uncertainty " it'll go away in a moment don't worry " I add applying pressure to stop the bleeding " where's the first aid kit? " asks Courtney looking around " its in our staff room Miss " answers Marco lightly smiling along with the others.

Grabbing my arm Courtney pulls me trying to lead me " I'm fine I don't need medical attention " I said trying to go to my office " Duncan get your ass to the staff room now " ordered Courtney in a firm and serious voice along with pointing. I wasn't about to argue now especially when she was hot when she's angry " alright " I breathed walking with her following me.

" Ooooooooohhhh " teased the guys but I glanced at them only to get pushed by Courtney.

* Staff Room *

10 Minutes Later

After getting the first aid kit Courtney took action to help me get cleaned up, which I didn't mind she had a good idea of what she was doing most likely due to her being a C.I.T no doubt she learned some first aid.

" There now that wasn't so bad was it? " she asks wiping off the excess blood " I guess not especially when the nurse attending to me is hot " I answered winking only to make Courtney blush a little " well you gotta listen and not be so hard headed " she answers grabbing a bottle of rubbing alcohol and some cotton pads.

Raising an eyebrow Courtney opens the bottle " I thought you were done with my nosebleed? " I ask her " I am but this is for the cuts on your knuckle " Courtney answers picking up my right hand to in fact see that they were scratched and bleeding " shit " I breath feeling the sting of the alcohol touching the cuts " what really happened Duncan...and don't lie to me " she says looking at me with tense eyes " you can't lie anymore especially to me and Serenity " she added picking up another cotton pad to use.

Exhaling I close my eyes for a moment before looking into hers " I never thought I'd see him again " I explain getting Courtney's attention " who? " she asks caressing my fingers with her thumb " the bastard who left me abandoned and went to jail for HIS crimes " I said gripping my knee " I managed to give him a few good punches for insulting..." I stop not even wanting to finish it otherwise I'll get angry all over again and I didn't want to show Courtney that side of me " he said things I didn't like and disrespected those I love " I finished taking deep breathes to calm down.

" Your not that person anymore Duncan I know your uncomfortable showing it but your a good man " whispers Courtney smoothing my right cheek lightly " don't think about it anymore your back to your family, friends and me " unable to resist I lean forward pressing my lips onto hers along with putting my hand behind her neck to bring her closer.

" Hey Dun...oooh my " said Marco walking into the staff room making us part from each other " what is it? " I ask looking away from the door " I brought you a sub but I see that your appetite is getting satisfied " teased Marco only to make Courtney muffle her laugh " actually it's far from being satisfied do you mind leaving the sub on my desk " I answered looking at Courtney " no problem enjoy your appetizer " replies Marco leaving the room.

Courtney smilies at me " your employees are nice " she says trying to break the ice " yeah they're all something but definitely a good bunch " I said smiling back at her " I should get going Serenity will be out soon " explains Courtney getting up from her seat along with myself standing up " was that all you came by for? " asked smiling mischievously seeing her cheeks turn red " I really wanted to see you Duncan " she confessed looking at me.

My heart started racing hearing her say that because I've wanted to see her too. Reaching for her hand I step closer to her " you can always come see me or just ask me to visit " I answer slowly putting my hands on her hips " good to know " Courtney whispers sliding a finger down my chest.

" Get it Duncan get it " whispers Tye who is standing at the door " beat it " I order pointing out making him walk away " but can't I watch for one..." he asks but I once again answer " get out " making Courtney laugh.

A few minutes later Courtney left to go pick up Serenity, after she was gone I had to call for a locksmith to fix the door along with going to make new keys for the shop. Also to ensure the shop was safe and secured I called a camera security company to have cameras installed,I wasn't going to risk it.

Lastly I gathered everyone for an emergency meeting to discuss what happened today, everyone knew my story but what they didn't know who Damian was one things for sure if he ever comes near my shop again he'll be the one going to jail.

AN: I know it's short but I hope everyone enjoys it. Let me know which cast member you want to see make an appearance next. Thank you for reading