"She's gotta have those kinda eyes that can look right through the bullshit, to the good in someone"
Dom was really on edge lately. I knew it was because of money and how short he was this month. He'd been trying to do enough tune ups and selling enough at the store to make the mortgage. Plus, let's not forget the races. But it still didn't come out as enough. On top of that we needed to get enough to keep our cars well tuned as well.
He'd been snapping at people and throwing things. He was angry and frustrated, losing control slowly. He yelled at everyone all the time and would go off on his own just to cool off. Which in reality was very unlike him. He was usually controlled and kept collected most of the time, never showing that face of uncertainty, of true anger. It was surprising to see him like this.
One day it got the better of him and he snapped at Vince, yelling at him so hard and vicious pointing the wrench he was holding at him and Vince was angry as well walking straight out of the garage and taking off.
"Dom quit being an asshole!" I yelled across the garage. Leon and Jessie decided to make themselves scares outside while me and Dom were about to start another yelling fit. He stopped and looked at me with a furious expression.
I dropped my tool and walked towards him slowly looking him in the eye. His breathing heavy arm outstretched with a tool in his hand. I stood in front of him and looked up at him, reaching up and taking his tool away from him dropping it on the floor too. He lowered his arm and his breathing slowed. Face growing less angry.
"What—" He started but I interrupted him
"You don't have to be a tough guy all the time Dom, stop acting like any of this shit matters. All that matters is family. So stop with all this bullshit and go with what's in here," I pointed towards his heart "I know you Dom and this isn't you. You're a good guy"
I looked at him for a minute before turning away. I walked a couple feet before he grabbed my arm pulling me back to him.
"How do you know I'm so good huh?" He said face smoldering and intense "I almost killed Linder, I spent two years in jail, Letty. I fucking do illegal shit all the time. I'm a fucking asshole."
"You know how I know?" I asked look up at him dead in the eye "Because of how you treat everyone, how you give people chances, how you're a good brother to Mia, an amazing friend to The boys, how you let people in when you think they deserve it. No matter how much you want to deny it you are a good guy, Dom." I was standing closer and my finger was pointing at his chest. His face had gone softer but still serious. "So don't tell me that bullshit because we all make mistakes, but that doesn't mean you can't be a good person. Don't let your sins define you."
I turned again and walked away picking up my tool off the ground and going back to work on the minivan assigned to me.
He stood there for a few more moments looking at me before turning around and picking up his tool, but before he went back to work he turned to me again "Um.. Letty?"
"Yeah Dom?" I said not looking at him continuing to work. When he didn't say anything, I looked at him.
"There's something about you."
"Yeah? And what's that?" I said looking at him with my eyebrow raised leaning against the car. He looked like he was struggling with himself. He looked me in the eye but could barely get the words out.
"I don't know, it's like you just see right through people. Like you only really see the good in them." He said a little perplexed. He started to put his mask up when he realized he got too soft.
I smiled and simply turn away going back to work, "Well Dom, for once I have no idea what to tell you. Maybe it's just better to focus on the good things than the bad, it makes life way more enjoyable and shows you that no one is truly bad. Everyone is flawed Dom, you just have to be open enough to look passed it."
I looked back at him and he was deep in thought like he couldn't understand me or maybe a revelation was coming to him. But I just kept the small smile on my face and continued to work on the minivan. I knew I would get to you one day, Toretto.
AN: I haven't updated in a while, I wanted to get this one out, more to come soon. I don't know if it is shit but it came to my mind. Please R&R thanks!