They rolled around in the red Toyota Corolla Alexis had rented. Leland looked back at Katy and laughed.
"Leland, what are you laughing at brah?" Katy asked as she fixed her hair and clothing in Alexis' rear few mirror.
" Wondering who your getting all dolled up for , you said yourself he was with or has a girl"
Alexis couldn't help but laugh.
"Whatever brah!" Exclaimed Katy , continuing her self - fixing.
" Yeah Katy's had a crush on Dom since , what Katy ? Since you met him ? 2 years? Alexis teased.
"Shut up " yelled Katy " stop , please. You can't do this in front of him " she let out a small laugh.
" Turn right in here " Leland said pointing. They pulled into the gym parking lot , getting out waiting for Katy to finish adjusting herself.
They walked into the boxing gym , hearing random shouts of directions and body on vag connections.
" Howzit, Sonny" called Leland , walking over to the older man.
" Hey ! What's up bro?" Sonny called back , coming over to shake his hand. " What are you doing here? Coming to train?"
Leland shook his head " No , came actually to see if Domonick was here"
" He in trouble?" Sonny asked. This seem to be a common question that was asked to Leland when he was looking for someone.
Leland laughed " no , this is his cousin , she wanted to see him "
" Ah , okay yeah , he's in the back changing just got in a little ago. Let me go get him". Responded Sonny heading to the back room.
A few moments later , Domonick came out of the back walking over to Leland. He had changed since the last time Alexis had saw him. The once medium built long haired cousin , was now a bigger built muscular with a bald shave.
"What's up ?" Domonick greeted not noticing his cousin or Katy.
" Nothing much " Leland pointed over at the girls " just brought you a surprise "
Domonick looked over at the girls. "Holy shit !" He laughed , running over and grabbing Alexis " wow " he exclaimed hugging her tightly. " I missed you!"
" I've missed you too!" She laughed , her arms tightly wrapped around him. The last time she had heard from Domonick he was packing his things and starting a new life , after a very long and a very stressful relationship.
" What the fuck are you doing here?" He asked , breaking the hold.
" Well ..." She hesitated " Um , Katy " she said as she pointed over her shoulder , giving the knowing look.
Dom looked over at Katy , shaking his head " trouble - maker" he said giving her a smirk , and pulling her into a hug.
" I know , I know, got caught up with the wrong people , got in trouble" Katy responded " ended up at his office." She said pointing at Leland.
Dom shook his head in disappointed. "Stay out of trouble" he preached. Then kissed her forehead. Katy wrapped her arms around him , it was one place Katy felt safe.
" So look at you" Alexis smirked " a boxer now , huh?"
" Yeah , actually got a fight coming up in a few months, come back down and watch it" Dom smiled.
Katy's eyes grew huge." Yeah ! We totally are!"
Alexis stopped and looked at Katy. " Really?" She laughed at Katy's eagerness " but yeah , anyway , we'll be here.."
" Alright good , well I'm gonna go spar , when I'm done get suited Alexis , we'll go toe to toe. Just like old times " Dom smiled heading to the ring.
" Oh you want to get embarassed huh?" Alexis called after him.
The three sat down and watched Domonick in the ring spar against his friend. They amoungst the three carried side conversations themselves.
" I'm going to go find the bathroom " Katy announced as she left Leland and Alexis sitting there in silence.
" So .." Leland began " that's your cousin huh?" He asked , speaking of Katy.
" No , my boyfriends little cousin , sort of just took her under my wing , or tried too " she shrugged.
Leland smiled at her " yeah I gotcha , she seems sweet " he said questioningly.
Alexis nodded " she is" she answered. His eyes seemed to catch her off guard. His eyes were typical , but she somehow found herself lost in them. The beautiful hazel eyes stared right back, almost lost in her eyes as well.
" You ready?" Yelled Domonick , knocking the two of them out of their dazes.
" Yeah I'm coming!" Alexis said throwing on her headgear and mouth piece. " Let's go asshole" she laughed.
She jumped into the ring with Domonick and jumped around for a little , getting out the ring jitters. They took a few light swings at each other and played around. When they were done they both collapsed and laid on the ring mat in exhaustion.
" Look at you holding your ground" smiled Leland , coming over and helping her out of the ring.
She nodded catching her breathe. " I'm going to be SO sore tomorrow" she faintly smiled back.
"When are you going back home?" Domonick asked removing his gear.
" I don't know day or two, why we actually hanging out?" Alexis smirked.
" Yeah , actually , I was going to say all four of us should go out do dinner and then go out in town, you down?" Domonick asked.
The three agreed. They went there seperate ways and met up later that night in front of Alexis' hotel. As the guys showed up they saw fans and paparrazzi. Leland stopped and watched Alexis as she communicated and took her time with the fans in front of her.
" She's about way too nice " he said to Domonick.
Katy made her way from Alexis over to the two guys. " She asked just to give her like 5 more minutes"
"Yeah that's cool" answered Dom " no rush".
Alexis waved off her fans and hopped over to the hummer, that the guys had came in. Katy quickly hopped in the back , yanking Domonick with her.
" Wow " Alexis stated as she checked out the white H3. " Nice wheels" she smirked.
" Thanks , I just got it." Leland said opening the front door to his truck. " I guess your my co-pilot huh?"
She hopped into the truck looking to the back " CLEARLY , I'm the co-pilot" she snapped kiddingly.
They drove off to a beautiful beachside restaurant. The scenery could not have been more beautiful and romantic. The sun had began to set and the sky was different hues of pink and purple. They were sat down right by the window.
" Its like a scene out of a movie" Alexis smiled " this is awesome".
She stared out the window, she couldn't believe that in all her years of being with Jeff and in all that they've gone through the most "romantic" place dinner they've ever gone to was Friday's. Given the schedules were crazy , and something always came up , she couldn't help but think that something like this couldve been done at least once in all the five years.
" Sun in your eyes?" Leland asked , knocking her out of her gaze , slightly touching her arm.
Alexis jumped " No , no I'm okay" she answered , passing her hand over where he had touched her on her arm.
" I'm sorry , I didn't mean to" he said noticing.
Alexis shook her head " no don't be at all " she let out a slight chuckle " you just caught me day dreaming is all ".
Her phone went off abruptly and she let out a small groan. She looked down at the screen.
" Hey Stacy" she answered.
" What is going on? Where have you been? Stacy yelped.
" I told Matt , I'm in Hawaii , Katy got into some stuff and I just came to check it out and just make sure everything was ok." She let out all in one breath.
" Ooooh ! Aww , did you tell Jeff?" She asked.
" Uh , no actually he thinks I'm like dealing with my family." She replied quietly , it killed her to lie.
" Ooooooooh ! Alright , I gotcha baby .." Laughed Stacy.
" But hey listen , I'm actually with Domonick out to dinner -" she pulled the phone away from her ear letting the three hear the screech coming from the other end of the phone.
Alexis laughed as she put the phone back to her ear " Alright , yeah , I'll tell him , talk to you later " she quickly said hanging up.
"A fan of Domonick huh?" Leland chuckled.
Domonick chuckled " Stacy's wild , she's a cool chick. Probably one of the closest girlfriends , think actually the only ex I still keep in contact with " he explained.
Katy gave a quick eye roll.
Leland laughed , " yeah okay you Domonick just friends with a chick? What. Ever. "
Alexis starred at him , his small accent was adorable.
The four finished eating the dinner and pretty much just sat around catching up and having nonsense conversations. The waitress quietly came over and dropped the check at the edge of the table. Alexis quickly reached over and grabbed the check not letting anyone see anything , and places her credit card in the slot.
" No what are you doing?" Leland asked , attempting to grab the check out of her hands. " I got it , you don't need to pay "
Alexis pulled away " No its okay , I got this , really , its a thank you , for helping Katy and all this stuff " she insisted.
" Ya really not gonna win brah, just let her pay " Domonick chimmed in.
" Yeah , you'll get like dessert or something" Alexis smirked handing her credit card and check over to the waitress. When all was said and done they walked back to the car.
"Let's go to the club !" Yelled Domonick. " Come on I'm sure we could ALL use a night out just letting loose." He continued to sway them.
" Yeah I'll go " Alexis agreed.
" Yeah sure , where we going?" Leland asked.
" Zanzabar!" Yelled Katy in excitement.
" Zanzabar it is" repeated Domonick.
They quickly piled in to the car and took off.