SHORT AND A LITTLE DULL.
I AM GOING TO BRING A LITTLE DRAMA INTO JOHNNY AND ELI'S LIFE. I WAS THINKING EX GIRLFRIEND OR MAYBE SOMEONE OUT TO JOHNNY BY GETTING ELI. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
I was engulfed into a huge brotherly hug by Dom. "You had me worried Elizabeth."
"What happened? I mean I remembered what happened before the black out, but not what happened after." I wanted to see what he would say.
Dom sighed. "We were arguing and you fainted, Mia called Tran and he brought you here."
I smiled at the mention of his name. "Johnny was in the house?"
"This doesn't change anything Elizabeth. I don't want him near you or this family." Dom growled, causing Letty to wake up.
"Dom, you can't force me to leave him. I love him and he loves me." I could hear the machine beeping as my heart pounded. "Why is it so hard for you to understand that!?"
"I am responsible for you Eli, that means I do what is best for you." Dom stood in front of my bed. "He is no good for you. He is a killer, cares for no one, but himself. You haven't seen the things we have."
"I don't care!" I knew I was going to have to choose and for the first time, I had my decision set in mind. "I don't care what he has done or did. I have nothing to do with that part of his life. When he is with me, it's only me."
Dom growled under his breath. "You will stay away from him and if that means shipping you off to our uncle in Mexico so be it."
My eyes began to water and head pounding at the thought of leaving. Why must his hatred be bigger than his love for me. "You can't do that Dom."
"I can and I will. I can't see him drag you down." Dom took a seat by my side taking my hand in his.
Pissed as I was, I pulled it away. Ignoring the hurt in his eyes I turned to the window. "Leave."
"Elizabeth." Dom whispered.
"Dom leave now or I will have them make you leave." Turning towards him I glared into his pained eyes. "I am doing what you want for, but forget you and I carry the same blood. You may have the control while I am in here, but the moment I am released I will be moving out. Now leave!"
Letty grabbed ahold of his arm, pulling him out. Looking over her shoulder she gave me look. "Elizabeth, think of what you are doing."
"I didn't want to do this, but he left me no choice. I am choosing Tran, because I love him." I watched as my family walked away. The moment the door closed I allowed myself to cry, I was so lost in my pain that I didn't even feel when Johnny walked in. Not even when he took me in his arms and whispered nothing, but sweet things.
"Want to tell me what happened?" His voice was nothing but a whisper.
Pulling away from him slightly, I smiled as he wiped my tears away. "I just had another argument with my brother and kicked him out."
Johnny sighed pulling me back into the hug. "I am sorry babe. What now?"
"How would you like it if moved in with you permanently?" I kept my face hidden in his neck, afraid he would hate or reject the idea.
"Nothing will make me happy than to have you with me Elizabeth." Giving me a kiss, I smiled at the fact that at least something good was still in my life. Once some time had passed I would try and talk with Dom again, but until then I was dead to them. Dom would make sure of that.
I was released three days later, the doctors wanted to make sure I was in good health. Tran stayed with me the entire time and when he needed to leave it was with his sister or Lance that stayed with me. Papa and mama Tran would visit every day with a hot pate of homemade meals. Akin would bring me drawing he would do in school to make me feel better. Everything was great, but not once did my family come and visit me after the fight with Dom. I guess it wasn't so hard to forget about me.
I decided to get a job in a motorcycle shop, with my knowledge for the bikes I got hired the next day. I was able to convince Johnny to forgive Jessie about the race. Being as he can't refuse me anything he allowed Jessie to keep the car. Living with Johnny has been amazing, we finally had a place to call home. What was better yet, was that we didn't have to hide anymore, now we could go and do anything we wanted as the couple we were.
It was a month after the hospital scene that I saw Dom and the crew again. Johnny was going to the street races and I wanted to go, Lance was going to race my bike and I was not going to miss that. Deciding to take a look around, Ally came along. We were looking at the bike that was going against mine when I looked to the side and stiffed. Dom and Mia stood no more than ten feet away from me, Mia looked up catching my eyes. Dom looked up next, his eyes soften as did his features. I wanted to run over and hug him so bad! Instead I took a step back, I didn't know how he would react if I got close to him. Looking up I wished I hadn't, the entire crew stood with them looking at me. Mia made a move towards me, but Brian grabbed her arm with a shake of his head. Seems like Dom had yet to figure out the truth about that guy.
"Eli!" Johnny called. Looking behind me I spotted him waiting beside his car. Looking back to Dom and Mia I gave them a small wave as I walked towards Johnny and Ally.
Johnny stopped me in front of him, grabbing my chin he lifted me face up gently. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just saw Dom and the others." I whispered, Johnny pulled me into a hug.
"We will fix this, just give it time." He reassured. Giving me a kiss on the head he guided me into the car. That night I slept with nothing, but the memory of my family.
The next morning, Johnny had left with Lance to do who knows what. I was on my way to pick up Ally and Akin for a day in the mall. Akin was starting school up again and he needed new clothes, so did I and Ally. Going our separate ways, we agreed to meet up in two hours. As I cruised around the mall, I bumped into the last group of people I thought I would.
Dom grabbed ahold of my arm, stopping me from falling face down. Thanking him I took a few steps back, which earned me a frown.
"I am not going to hurt you Elizabeth." Dom scoffed.
I just nodded. "I-I have to go." But before I could leave Mia grabbed ahold of my arm.
"Eli wait! We haven't seen each other in almost two months." It really pained me to hear the pain in her voice.
Pulling out of her grip I stood in front of them. "I saw you yesterday at the races."
Mia rolled her eyes. "That doesn't count."
Everyone stayed quiet for a moment and let me tell you it was AKWARD. That was until Mia pulled me into a tight hug.
"I have missed you so much." Her voice was strained; like when you are close to crying.
Not being able to hold back I hugged her, it was so familiar yet foreign at the same time. "Me too Mia." Pulling back, I was hugged by everyone else, but Brian, Leo and Dom. "It's nice seeing you again, but I must be going."
Letty whined. "Just a little longer, come on ill buy you a hot dog." Giving her small smile I nodded.
"So how is life on the other side?" Vance teased, if I had to guess who would be the angriest it would have been him. Instead he seemed to be the least bothered. Well him and Jessie.
Kicking him under the table I smirked at the groan. "It's pretty wild. Parties every night, sex in public and let's not forget the drugs." Dom shot me a glare, while Vance stared at me wide eyed.
"Seriously?" he gushed.
"No you idiot!" I couldn't help, but laugh. "It's nice. Johnny goes and does whatever he is doing. I spend my time either working on the bike or hanging time with Ally and Akin, but Johnny is with me most of the time."
"That's good to hear." Vance mumbled.
Leo moved to take a seat beside me. "Is he why you never wanted to go out with me?"
"No, the reason being I see you as a brother, just like Jessie, Vance and Dom." This was really getting old.
"But why him?" Leo growled.
"Leon enough!" Dom barked before I could say anything.
Giving him a small nod I glanced at my watch. Ally should be arriving any ti- "Excuse me." jumping up I met Ally half way. Catching Akin as he jumped into my arms. "I bumped into Dom and the others. You mind if I say bye before we leave?"
"No, go ahead." Ally said, she stayed where she was. Last time she and Dom saw each other…well let's just say Akin happened.
Keeping Akin in my arms I walked back, only to see everyone looking at me. "I have to go. Ally needs to get home and this monkey needs shower." Akin giggled at the nickname.
"Whose son?" Mia asked as she stood to greet the boy. I smiled when she cooed at him. If only she knew the truth.
"He is…Lance's brother." I cringed, but it was the first thing that popped into my head. Putting the boy down I watched as he ran to his mother. Grabbing my bag, I turned to leave with one last wave, only to be stopped once more. This time by Dom.
"Come to the house later today if you can." I raised an eyebrow at him. "I want to talk with you…please."
"Okay." Walking away I prayed that this was the beginning of something good.
