Claiming Taylor
Chapter 5 Dom's POV
I could feel myself getting upset again, just thinking about Letty and what happened. I thought I had come to terms with it all, until this came up. I turned and looked at Brian and Taylor, "I need a drink! Maybe a few Coronas and a few shots of Tequila will help this go down a little better. After all, this is a little hard to swallow. So what do you say? Shall we head back to El Loco?"
"Well, we can't do anything but wait at this point. And I could really go for a good stiff drink right now." Taylor answered and I couldn't help but smile at her choice of words.
"Alright, load up then!" Brian said and they turned to get in the car as I grabbed Taylor's arm, "What will it take for you to let me drive that car?" I asked with a seductive smile, trying to lighten the mood.
Matching my expression, she answered, "A simple 'please' might do the trick!"
"I don't beg!" I replied, lifting one brow.
I watched as that cocky look took over her face, "Well Toretto, did you ever think that some things in life might just deserve a little begging?" She asked but I'm sure if she was still talking about the car.
I let out a soft growl, "Oh, now this is a game I can play!" I said, stepping toward her and closing the gap between us and then added, "Taylor…may I please…drive your car?" She lifted her head up to mine and lightly nodded her head yes.
Without breaking our stare, I called to Brian, "Yo O'Conner, keys are in my car; we'll meet you back at El Loco in a few!"
Through the corner of my eye, I saw Brian shake his head as he walked over and got in my car. Taylor finally broke our stare as she backed up, tossed me the keys and turned around, walking to the passenger side of her car.
As I climbed behind the wheel of the, all too familiar car, I looked over at Taylor as she shut the door. I am finding her drastic change of attitude a little hard to believe but welcome it nonetheless. I just can't figure out why I want her to like me so bad. I don't usually go out of my way to get a woman's attention, normally it's the other way around with women begging for my attention. But Taylor has this 'take it or leave it' attitude and I can tell it drives the guys crazy because it's damn sure doin' a number on me.
I started up the car and shifted it into reverse and swung it around, heading in the opposite direction as Brian. Taylor reached over and turned some music on. Ja Rule came blasting through the woofers in the back and I had to smile, "You know, that's what you're gonna be!" I stated loud enough she could hear me over the music.
"What's that?" She asked with a questioning look.
"My Down Ass Chick!" I replied with a laugh as I pulled in the deserted parking lot at the beach. I shut off the ignition, leaving the radio to play.
"Oh, so you think you got it like that?" Taylor asked as she opened the door, getting out of the car. I got out and walked around to her side as she hopped up on the warm hood of the car.
Once again I positioned myself in front of her, leaning against the car, between her knees, "Oh, I know I got it like that! You'll realize that soon enough."
"You know, Brian told me a lot about you but he failed to point out that you are full of yourself!" She said, lifting her eyes to mine.
"I'm not full of myself but when I see something I want, I usually don't stop til I get it." I explained, sliding my hands between the hood of the car and the tight leather on her thighs.
"And what exactly is it that you want?" She asked, leaning back, propping herself up on her hands.
"I want you." I whispered as I wrapped my hands around the backs of her thighs, slowly pulling her toward me.
"Oh, so you want a piece of ass?" She asked, bringing herself back upright.
"No, I said I want you. But if you're offering me a piece of ass, I damn sure won't turn it down." I whispered in her ear, rubbing the side of my face against hers.
I fully expected her to laugh and push me away from her but I was wrong. I suddenly felt the warmth of her breathe across the side of my face as she locked her legs around the back of my thighs. When her lips finally reached my ear, she stopped, "I don't get involved with wanted men." She said with a soft whisper and unlocked her legs from around mine.
"That's understandable." I said as I slowly backed away from her then added, "But I can tell the Feds aren't the only ones who want me." I laughed as she jumped off the hood of the car, "Under different circumstances, maybe. But under these, keep dreamin' Toretto!" She responded, getting back in the car.
As I kept my eyes on her, she turned back before shutting the door, "Why are you just standing there? My brother is waiting for us and in case you didn't notice, he doesn't exactly fit in around here."
I headed back around to my side of the car, rolling my eyes. I know Brian can take care of himself and I also know why she wants to get back to the bar. She doesn't trust herself to be alone with me but that's ok, because I know she'll break eventually. I can see it in her eyes.
Fifteen minutes later we were pulling back up at El Loco. There was a crowd of people yelling and cheering at something in front of my car. We jumped out of the car and rushed over. We could tell by the sounds that it was a fight. Taylor and I pushed our way through the crowd and looked down to see Brian straddling some guy, beating him in the face.
"Oh great! I knew we shouldn't have sent him back alone. He doesn't play well with others!" Taylor said, shaking her head as she watched her brother kicking the guy's ass.
All of a sudden another guy rushed in and kicked Brian in the back, knocking him off the other guy. The two guys jumped on Brian but before I could jump in to help him, Taylor rushes over and grabs one of the guys by the back of his neck and spins him around. Once he was facing her, he started to take a swing at her and she caught him with a spinning karate kick in the side of the head. He hit the ground with a hard thump and just stared at her not even trying to get back up. I ran up behind her and was about to pull her out of the way when the other guy grabbed a hand full of her long hair as he slapped her across the face. Before I had a chance to get to him, she caught him with a right hook followed by a foot to the groin. As he leaned over grabbing his jewels, she brought her knee up, smashing it into the guy's face.
I stood there in awe as he fell to the ground, not moving. She had laid two guys out before I even had a chance to react. I watched as Taylor walked over and grabbed Brian by the back of the neck and pulled him through the crowd then pushed him against my car, "What the fuck is your problem? You get yourself in more trouble and you'll be of no use to Mia! Look, I have done my best to bail you out of all this shit you got yourself into but you kill someone and you're on your own! You got that?" She yelled as she held on to the collar of his shirt, waiting for an answer.
A second later Brian nodded his head yes as he rolled his eyes. "Good!" Taylor exclaimed as she let him go and turned around, heading in the bar. I stood there staring at the door after she walked in, still in awe.
I finally turned back to Brian who was still leaning against my car, rubbing his head, "Was I seeing shit or did she really just throw those two guys a beatin'?" I asked with a shocked look.
"No Dom, you ain't seein' shit. I forgot to tell you, don't piss her off. Taylor may be my baby sister but she can kick some serious ass. She's been kickboxing since she was about 15. How do you think I learned to fight? Shit, I had to defend myself!" Brian answered, laughing through the pain of his swelling eye.
"Well come on, let's go buy her a drink and try to get back in her good graces!" I told Brian as I pulled him off the car.
"Don't tell me she done put you in the dog house too! What did you do to my sister man?" He asked as he stopped walking.
"Nothing! I was respectful." I replied, turning to look at him.
"Well Dom, I'm gonna tell you the same thing you told me. You break her heart and I'll break your neck!" He paused as a smile appeared on his face and then he added, "Even if I need her help to do it!" I couldn't help but laugh with him.
"Brian, all joking aside, you have been there for me when you didn't need or have to be and I respect you for that. In fact, I probably have more respect for you then anyone else. With the exception of my sister of course. So let me reassure you, I would never hurt your sister, in any way." I stated and I could tell we had an understanding and with a simple pat on the shoulder, Brian opened the door and walked in.
Even though I'm a regular at this place, I still case the joint every time I walk in. I quickly spotted Taylor at the end of the bar, with what looked to be a shot of Tequila in her hand. As I started toward her, I saw her lick her hand before taking the shot. 'What the hell is she doing?' I thought to myself. I smiled at the sight, "Oh I gotta find out what the licking is all about!" I said out loud to myself. Good thing Brian had headed to the men's room because he might not have liked that if he had heard it.
I walked up to the stool beside her and took a seat, "Ok, I have to ask, what the hell are you doing?" I asked as she poured herself another shot.
"Drinking Tequila, what the fuck does it look like?" She replied sarcastically.
"Well, I don't think I've ever seen anyone lick themselves to drink Tequila. But if you willin' to do the lickin', I wouldn't mind a few shots myself!" I stated as I watched her eyes light up as she laughed.
"No Toretto. Its lick it, slam it, suck it." Taylor responded through her laughter.
"Well, we can do that too!" I commented enthusiastically.
"Calm yourself Horn Dog, I'll show you what I'm talking about!" She paused, grabbing a second shot glass from behind the bar and poured me a shot then grabbed my hand and licked it. Just as I was starting to enjoy this, she picked up a saltshaker and sprinkled the salt on the wet spot she left on my hand, and then she continued, "Ok, lick it, slam it, suck it. You lick the salt, slam the shot, then suck…. the lemon!" She said, raising the slice of lemon in her hand.
I followed her directions and licked the salt before drinking the shot and then I turned to get the lemon as she placed it between her teeth. Without hesitation, I placed my lips around the slice in her mouth. I kept my eyes on hers as I pulled the lemon into my mouth. I quickly moved my lips off hers, letting the lemon fall to the floor and reclaimed her lips; all in a split second motion.
Before she could pull away Brian walked up, "Well! It looks like somebody is out of the dog house!" Brian stated as he walked up beside us. Startled, she jumped and pulled away.
"Well Dom, what do you have to say for yourself?" Brian asked, sounding like an overprotective parent.
I cleared my throat and looked at Taylor, "I knew from the sound of it that I'd like the 'suck it' part best!" I replied and we all started to laugh.
"Yeah well, did you really have to slobber so much?" Taylor asked as she wiped her hand across her mouth and Brian laughed even harder.
We spent the next few hours there at El Loco. We drank a lot of Tequila and quiet a few Coronas and even did a little dancing. I couldn't remember the last time I had so much fun. We were all sharing stories and laughing and joking about old times. And boy did I enjoy Brian's frequent trips to the bathroom but he always interrupted Taylor and me when he came back.
I remember inviting Brian and Taylor to stay at my place since all three of us were drunk and my place was closer then their hotel. The last thing I remember, we walked in my house and Brian collapsed on the couch as I escorted Taylor to my bedroom.