9 Letty meets Elena

It was a nice day in L.A…hot as hell….but hey at least the sun was shining. I thought back to the freezing cold of Moscow….yea this was my natural habitat. We were all carefree for the first time in a while. Brian and Mia where hanging out with Jack. Tej, Roman and Han were hanging out still tending to the grill.

Dom and I were off to the side by the garage having a cold Corona by his new car. We were just having random conversations about everything and anything…but I only had one thing on my mind….Elena.

May or may not be with him?….what was up with all the suspense. I mean…I know I said Elena didn't mean much to me, but damn why cant she be a fucking evil witch…she had to be freaking mother Teresa? Sacrificing herself for the better good? My mind was going a mile a minute. I could barely concentrate on anything Dom was saying.

He was relaxed leaning against the hood of the shiny black Plymouth Barracuda. I was standing in front of him comfortably placed between his legs.

Letty what's wrong? He asked running his hand down my arm. I guess me shifting my weight from one leg to the other nervously didn't help.

Nothing…I'm fine…I smiled at him

Doesn't seem like nothing

I didn't want him to know I was jealous…I didn't want to be that fucking girl.

Is it about Elena?….He pulled me in and smirked as if enjoying his own little private joke.

I put my head down…..fuck, he could see right through me

He lifted my chin so that I would look at him.

Letty…I love you…I want you..I need you…no one but you. Insecurity doesn't look good on you baby!….It didn't fucking feel good either.

It's stronger than me Dom..I don't know what's come over me. Trust me it's not by choice that I want to feel like this. I am a strong independent woman….this person in front of you is not me.

Give her a chance…she will never give you a reason to doubt US. What happened to the carefree girl from the beach?

I guess it's just the more I know you….the more in danger I feel of completely losing my mind….I never had this fear of being hurt by anyone.

Letty, I'm in as much danger as you are….do you thing I don't live in fear that you might change your mind? Knowing that I didn't have you because you were dead hurt like shit Letty!…but if I lost you because you didn't love me…I couldn't live another day knowing you were out there in the world…without me….not loving me.

That's exactly why I loved him. The way he talked about his feelings for me…he was so manly….yet he held nothing back…not anymore….he wanted to make sure I knew the things that in the past were overlooked…taken for granted.

I kissed him…I love you Dom..I'm sorry, I'm just not being myself

Baby you don't even know….I love you…never doubt it please. You are the only one who can bring out the best in me. Kissing him never got old.

Dom…I said when he finally let me breathe again…..you know that baby you were talking about?

Yea…he sipped his beer curiously

I was thinking that for now…I bit my lip and caressed the hood of his car….we can make it a 1970 Charger?…I smiled

The curse? Baby I don't think Mia would appreciate that.

How can something you built with your dad be a curse? Mia said when I came home I spent all my time working on it too…it must have been my only hope that you would be coming back. That car could never be a curse. I want to build it with you.

You would see it that way…he said fixing my hair behind my ear…ok let's do it!….Maybe it will spark some memories.

And once it's finished…I will have my revenge…you owe me a race.

He laughed…Baby…do you know how long Brian has been trying to beat me…please you don't want to join that club.

I laughed at his remark…..You caught me off guard…you were stalking me….. I was distracted.

Really?…fine… let's get your baby and we'll see, I might just let you beat me.

Our baby Dom….and you better not hold back on me…I punched him softly on the chest….and someday if it's meant to be…I looked over to where Mia and Brian were showing Jack the Garage

He smiled and bit his lip….Letty I know that I may have rushed into the Mrs. Toretto thing…but the truth is that I don't need a piece of paper that says you are my wife…I don't need 10 babies running around to know that what we have here is family…you and me Letty!…nothing else!

Did you want it with her? What if you never found me?

Never crossed my mind! My time with Elena was like being on life support; there was no hope for me….eventually they would've pulled the plug…but then you were alive and I walked back into the light…..he kissed my hand and pulled me over to where Brian and Mia were in front of the garage.

First car better be a charger Jack! He called as we reached them…here we go again I thought.

You mean Skyline…..Brian replied

Like I said he's a Toretto…Dom wasn't giving up

Brian smiled there was no denying that…You confusing the kid!

Mia you gonna let him get away with this? Poor Mia always caught in the middle

We all lughed. American muscle vs Imports…the never ending battle ….always a touchy subject around here.

Hey Mia you better hide your baby oil!….we heard Roman yell out…Hobbs must be here…we all turned as he approached up the drive way

You better hide that big ass forehead!….Hobbs yelled back at Roman. He was now in front of us…and there she was….close behind him but keeping her distance. She seemed harmless at first sight….but I would have to see….smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks beneath. She was pretty though…exotic blonde from Brazil, blue eyes…dressed in a cop uniform. Any guys dream I guess. Nothing like me. Her eyes met mine but she quickly looked away.

Its official…you are all free! Hobbs announced.

I saw Dom glance over at Elena…ahhhh…I had to take a big gulp of my beer to get rid of the bad taste of bile coming up to my mouth. He then looked over at me…searching…looking for a reaction that I wasn't ready for him to see.

Not bad having you work for me!…Hobbs said to Dom…making him turn his attention away from me.

Now we all know you were working for me Hobbs!…Dom laughed…then his eyes were back on me. was he worried? maybe he should be.

Agree to disagree!…Brian said laughing…Thank You! Then he and Mia were off again.

Good Luck! Hobbs called out to them.

I kept my eyes fixed on Dom for a moment…It was now or never…before I knew it I was walking over to Elena.

Letty! Dom called out to me…I turned back….he didn't say anything…just looked at me questioning what I was doing. It was too late. now or never I thought. time to claim what's mine.

Elena! She glanced over at me not surprised that I would be there standing beside her. She had probably expected it. I hated that even she probably knew what "Letty" would do.

Letty!…she said cautiously and glanced over at me….then her eyes were fixed at Dom…and his were fixed on me as he stood in the distance…It felt like a duel in an old western….who would pull out their gun first?

I decided I better let nice Letty out. Dom would probably hate me if I ripped her head off.

I wanted to thank you for everything you've done for him…for us. Believe it or not….I was being sincere…but It didn't mean I wanted her here….It takes an amazing woman…..I awkwardly patted her on the arm.

He's an amazing guy!…she said…I know and he's mine! My blood boiled knowing that she got to experience him.

Yea he is….I had to sigh….looking over at MY man.

Try to keep him out of trouble yea?

She made me laugh….Elena you know that's not gonna happen…I gulped down beer…the thought of us being in danger again was never far from my thoughts.

I know. She smiled over at me.

So what now Elena? I didn't want to be a bitch but I was demanding to know.

She looked over at me probably sensing my need to know that she would be as far away as can be...home back to Brazil…my life is there.

I relaxed my body. She was making it so easy. I knew where Dom stood with her. I needed to know where she stood with him…..I needed to know that she would not be a thorn on my side forever.

And Dom? If looks could kill.

Dom and I said our goodbyes in Spain…He is yours Letty…he always was…if anything comes between you two…it won't be me. I am happy for you guys. I wish I could have the one I love back too.

That's all I needed to know…How could I fucking hate this girl….I wish you the best Elena, it was nice to finally meet you. that was all I could say.

Thanks Letty…likewise..It was nice to finally meet Dom's heart...She said with a smile.

there was nothing more to say...I left her standing there waiting for Hobbs. I made my way to where the guys were by the grill….big smile on my face. I had conquered my demons…my fears about Elena were no more.

Letty…roman said. No disrespect but that shit was sexy as hell.

Ignore him Letty….we all do. Han said….and for the first time in weeks I saw a smile on his face. He was gonna be ok.

I already did…I lifted my beer up at him.

Tej just shook his head and kept grilling.

I took a seat on the stairs next to Han….keeping my eyes on Dom….he was still talking to Hobbs. Elena was patiently waiting at the same spot where I had left her. I felt a sense of respect for her now. If she wasn't Dom's ex we might even be friends in some alternate universe.

could today get any better? …I stood when I saw Hobbs begin to leave….Elena started to follow…I started to make my way over to Dom…but I stopped dead on my tracks when I saw him call her back…he fucking called her back. wtf was this shit all about. whatever unfinished business Dom has with this girl better be finished right here and now. Maybe today could get better after all.

I swear, if I never have to see this girl again it will be too soon.

thanks for taking the time to read and review my first fanfiction efforts. I think we are coming close to the end.

do you think Elena will be gone for good?

I had to bring the Charger back...I love it and was surprised to see the Barracuda at the end of the movie. its still a beautiful car, but the Charger has so much history. :)

let me know what you think.

-Ana