Fast and Furious

Chapter 3 Dom's POV

As I stepped out the front door of El Loco, my attention was drawn to the car pulling in to my left. Aside from the color, it was identical to mine. God, I miss my car! But there's no point in dwelling on the past, when I left it behind I knew I would never see it again. Just like everything else in my past; Mia, Vince, Jesse, Letty, Brian, my home, DT! And all I have is myself to blame.

My eyes didn't leave the blue RX-7 as I walked across the parking lot toward my car. I reached through the window and grabbed my smokes. My new bad habit. I lit a cigarette and stood there, about twenty feet away, waiting for my next victim to emerge from the car. But are they stupid enough to throw down the pink slip? I smiled at the thought of winning that car.

Suddenly the driver's door opened and I saw the tiny boot covered feet swing out. "What the…." I said to myself as a gorgeous brunette emerged from the driver seat. I slowly made my way up behind her as she closed the door. My eyes automatically scanned her figure and what a nice figure it was. She stood about 5'9" and couldn't have been more then 120 pounds. I smiled as my eyes dropped down to her ass. It was tightly wrapped in black leather and I could almost hear it calling my name.

I stopped a good five feet away from her, "This your car?" My voice came out more rugged then usual and she didn't even flinch. Interesting!

"I'm driving' it ain't I!" She replied with a cocky tone in her sweet voice. I liked it!

I slowly made my way around her, "Question is, how well can you drive it?" I asked as I let my eyes roam down her body and back up. I heard the passenger door open and she pointed across the car, "Well, I had a pretty good teacher!"

My eyes shot in the direction she was pointing and I was shocked to see O'Conner emerge from the car, "Well, well, well! If it isn't Officer O'Conner!"

"That's 'EX' Officer O'Conner. How's it goin' Dom?" He asked, making his way toward me. The feeling of shock subsided when I heard the emphasis on 'EX'.

"Should have known you'd find me!" I said as I shook his outreached hand then let my gaze fall back to the girl, "So, who's your friend?"

"Oh, she's no friend. Taylor, this is Dom. Dom, this is my sister Taylor." I smiled, realizing she wasn't his girlfriend. But I should've realized just by looking at her eyes. They were just as blue as his.

"I didn't know you had a sister. Nice to meet you Taylor." I said as I grabbed her hand and brought it to my lips, planting a soft kiss on the back of it. As I released it, I watched has she wiped it on the side of her pants, and then responded, "I'm sure it is!" She stated with a cocky tone then looked me up and down and added, "So, you're Dominic Toretto! That's funny…. I thought you'd be…. bigger!"

I tilted my head back and let out a laugh. This girl is something else but that's ok, I like a challenge. "Damn Brian, what kinda shit you been tellin' this girl?" I asked, turning my attention back to Brian.

"Don't worry, it was all good man. She just gets off on being a pain in the ass." He said as she popped him in the stomach. She definitely seems like a feisty chick. She reminds me of Letty.

I turned my attention back to the car, "Looks like your sister has pretty good taste in cars!" I stated then turned my gaze back to Taylor, "So, what you runnin' under there?" She tilted her head to the side and raised one brow as a half-cocked grin spread across her face. "Oh, so you gonna make me find out the hard way?" I asked not able to take my eyes off hers.

"You know it! Think you can handle that?" She asked as she hopped up on the hood of the car and pulled her hair off her neck as she turned toward Brian.

I could see the sweat glistening on the back of her neck. That's when I noticed the tattoo between her should blades. It was a brunette, pictured from the waist up with her arms crossed over her chest. The cartoon style chick was wearing sunglasses and had two little horns protruding through her forehead. The words 'Bad Girl' we written on either side of her head. I found myself wondering just how bad of a girl she could be.

An image of us, bare ass naked on the hood of the car, popped into my head. I smiled at the thought and then quickly shook it off as Brian spoke, "I need a beer. Tay, you comin'?"

"No, I think I'll sit right here but how about bringin' me a Corona? I'm about to die in this heat!" She answered as she fanned the back of her neck.

"Alright. Dom, you want one?" Brian asked as he started toward the bar.

"Yeah." I answered, handing him some cash. I watched him until he walked in the door, and then turned my gaze back to Taylor, "So, you actually think you can beat me?" I asked, watching the coldness in her eyes.

"Yeah, I think so. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see." She answered as she took a cigarette from her pocket and lit it. I took a step closer, and leaned against the car, resting my hand against her leg.

Rubbing the side of her leg with my pinky, I asked, "So what do I get if I win?"

"Down Romeo! The only thing that will be exchanged here is cash! You'll get 2 large! You in?" She asked as she pulled a thick stack of bills out of her pocket and flashed it in front of my face.

Taylor started to hop off the car but I moved my body in front of her, pressing it against her knees, "I don't want to have to take you money babe!"

"Don't worry, you won't!" She retorted as she brought her face closer to mine. We sat there for a minute with our eyes locked on each other's. I could see that with this girl, I would be getting more then I bargained for.

She was so close; I could feel her breath on my lips. I didn't even hear Brian walk back up, "Cut the shit you two!" He said with a laugh.

I moved out from in front of her and she hopped off the car, taking her beer from his hand. "Oh come on Brian, we were just starting to get along!" I said as I flipped the top off the beer she held in her hand.

"Get over yourself Toretto!" Taylor said then snapped her teeth in my face. I could tell it was going to be fun winning her over.

"So what's up with this race?" Brian asked, looking from me to Taylor.

"Just waiting on Toretto to stop playin' Don Juan and get his ass in gear!" Taylor answered with a slight giggle.

"Well, lets get this show on the road; I always put business before pleasure!" I replied as I clinked my bottle against her's.

"What are you driving?" Brian asked.

"That red and black 67' SS Camero over there!" I pointed to the only real muscle car sitting in the lot, and then added, "You still game?" I asked, looking at Taylor.

"Lead the way Big Boy!" She answered as she got in the car. Brian went around and got in the passenger side as I got behind the wheel of my car.

I pulled out of the lot and stomped on the gas. I would be lying if I said I wasn't surprised to see her, effortlessly, keep up with me; turn for turn. Ten minutes later, we reached the deserted stretch of highway where most of the races took place. Taylor pulled her car up next to mine. I opened the door, got out and walked over to the passenger side door, as Brian got out. I stuck my head inside, "You see that stop light up there? It's exactly a quarter mile from here to there." I paused, lifting an eyebrow and then added, "You sure you're ready for this?"

"Stop stalling Toretto and get your ass back in your car!" She exclaimed and I couldn't help but laugh. Seems like every time she opens her mouth, she turns me on even more.

I shut the door and went back to my car. I started to wonder if this was going to be as easy as I first thought. I have never been beat by a woman but I knew if she was anything like Letty; it was all together possible!

I turned my attention to Brian standing between our cars, "Alright, you know the drill! When the hands come down, go for it!" Our eyes were locked on him as he counted, "1…2…GO!" He screamed and I pushed the pedal to the floor.

To my surprise, she actually beat me off the line. I kept waiting for her to make the same mistake Brian did; pushing the NOS too early. But she was hangin' with me. I started to pull ahead and she pushed the button. Following her lead, I did the same and I started to see smoke rising through the floorboard. When we flew through the red light, she was a good car length ahead of me. I let off the gas and stomped brakes as my tires locked up and started to burn into the black top.

"Oh Shit! I can't fuckin' believe this shit! That little bitch actually beat me! ME! What is this, a fucking dream?" I yelled at myself as I got out of the car. I heard Brian comin' up the road and Taylor was turning around and heading back. I walked to the front of my car and raised the hood as smoke started rolling out.

Brian finally made it to the car, slightly out of breath, "Dom, don't tell me you just let her win!"

"Hell no man! That little bitch is fast. I'd like to meet the mechanic that tricked that car!" I stated as Taylor stepped out of her car, "Well Dom, you already have! Brian did it!" She said as she stepped up, looking under my hood.

"Well girl, I guess I underestimated you. I'm impressed." I said as I closed the hood. "Well Dom, I'd like to try this again, with you behind the wheel of a car that isn't gonna fuck up before you reach the finish line. I feel a little…cheated!" Taylor stated, patting my shoulder.

Brian suddenly rushed over, lifting Taylor off her feet and throwing her over his shoulder, "Girl, you actually beat THE Dominic Toretto!" He exclaimed excitedly as he set her on the back of my car and then added, "Someone once told me, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning!"

"Wait, you're actually quoting me? It's nice to know you were listening!" I paused, turned to Taylor then added, "He's right. You won. Fair and square, but you said I got 2gs if I won; we didn't discuss what you would get."

"Alright then, you want to know what I want? I want you to come back to LA with me." She hopped off the car and was now standing in front of me.

"Whoa, what? Why would you want that?" I was starting to feel a little uneasy. She wasn't making any sense. I could tell by the look on Brian's face that I wasn't going to like her reason and by the look on her face, she dreaded telling me.

"Look Dom, just hear me out! The fact that I'm Brian's sister isn't the reason I'm here. I'm a…a special agent with the FBI and they sent me to find you and Brian." She paused as I started backing away, she knew I was going to run but then she continued, "Dom…. it's Mia! The Trans have her!"

I stopped dead in my tracks, "What are you talking about? Johnny Tran is dead!"

"Yeah, he is and his twin brother Benny isn't too happy about it!" She retorted as she stepped closer.

I threw my hand up in front of me, "Whoa! Back off!" I said, raising my voice and she stopped where she was and I continued, "This is bullshit! You're just tryin' to get me back across the border. Fuck that!"

"Dom Please, you have to believe me! If you and my brother don't show up to meet Benny four days from now, he's going to kill Mia!" Taylor was practically begging at this point but still continued, "Dominic, she's all you have left, aside from Jesse and he's not gonna be able to take it if he loses her too. Do you really want to take that chance?"

I stood there in shock, trying to comprehend what she had just said. Is she telling me that Jesse is alive? Finally I found the strength to speak, "Wha…. what do you mean, Jesse?" I could feel myself starting to lose it, waiting for her to answer me.

"Dom…. Jesse isn't dead! He's been sitting at DT, day and night, for the last 2 months; swearing up and down that you were coming back for him." Listening to her words, the memory of that day came rushing back. I remember the pain and anger I felt sitting there on that sidewalk, holding Jesse's lifeless body in my arms, and then it hit me! She's telling the truth! Jesse is alive and Benny Tran has Mia!

I couldn't hold my emotions back any longer. I felt my knees buckle and hit the pavement. I buried my face in my hands, trying to hold back the tears. Tears of happiness for Jesse and sadness for Mia and it was all my fault. Within seconds I felt Taylor drop down, almost on my lap as she wrapped her arms around me. Without hesitation, I wrapped my arms around her waist and buried my face in her chest as the tears began to stream down my face.