Next weekend... Race 2/36

Lightning and Bobby were walking through the pits, talkiing about personal matters at the moment. "So Bobby... What do you think about all of this? I'm suppose to meet with the President tonight before tomorrow's race.. But.. I just can't get over that it would be staged, you know?" He asked. Bobby nodded replying "I hear ya. But three hundred grand dude? A lot of cash there." "It would be pursed to the team, not just me." "Still a lot of money McQueen." Bobby repeated.

Lightning sighed. Yes, it was, but.. It didn't feel right. "Look," Said Bobby. "You gotta do what feels right to you." Lightning agreed then asked. "What would you do? If it were you?" BObby thought for a moment. Really thinking before answering that one. "Well.. It's... A lot of money, but.. I don't know.. I guess I'd... I'd..." Lightning glared, waiting for Bobby's answer. "I wouldn't take the money.. Lucky for me, they are asking you, not me." He joked. Part of Bobby was a bit jealous of that though. The fact that the company wanted to use Lightning in a staged race. Kind of an honor really in some ways.

Lightning frowned, glancing down at the ground when someone bumped right between Lightning and Bobby on purpose and rudely! "HEY!" Snapped Bobby! Bobby and Lightning turned to see Kyle who gave them both the middle fingers in each hand. LIghtning's brows lowered. "What's your problem genius!" he snapped! Bobby following with "Yeah, go fuck an exhaust pipe Kyle!" Kyle then stomped forward and up into Bobby's face growling "I would be careful out there Swift.. Reckless drivers get wrecked."

Bobby and Kyle glaring into each other's eyes. Lightning pushed Bobby away at the chest and butted in saying "Hey back of Kyle.. Bobby didn't do anything to you... Just a bad move last week.. It was a rough week for everyone, okay?" Kyle then glared into Lightning's face and spoke quietly saying "Dignity won't win races McQueen." Lightning stared into Kyle's eyes asking "What is that suppose to mean?.." Kyle just stared and didn't answer. Instead, he turned and walked away. Bobby bounced up snapping "Yeah! You betta go Kyle! NO body likes your ass anyway!" Lightning glared at Bobby admitting "That was a dirty move last week Bobby." Bobby only shrugged and changed the subject by asking "Where's Sally this week anyway?" "Back home. Busy with the motels and diner of Wheel Well." "Hmm. Alright." said Bobby.

Suddenly the boys were stopped as a few of the dinico girls walked past them. All were fit, but different styles, body types, etc. All wearing a baby blue-ish t shirts that read Team DInico and tight blue jeans that flared at the bottoom with white sneakers at the moment. They wore all kinds of different outfits to different races. Bobby and Lightning both watched the girls walk up and stop at them. "You two boys ready for tomorrow's race?" One the blondes asked. Lightning happily answered "Yes we are!" "Such enthusiasm." She replied. "Looks good on you Lightning." Bobby then spoke up, answering "Well, I'm the one that'll be winning tomorrow."

Two girls giggled at that and a brunette said "Seem so sure of yourself this season Bobby." "I just love how you two are such good sports." Another said. Bobby chuckled and nodded agreeing. "Well, that's just before and after the races. During the races, we can be a bit aggresive." he joked. The girls laughed at Bobby a bit.

Lightning shook his head and sighed before asking "How's Tex doin?" One with black hair answered "Oh just fine. He'll be here tonight some time. Wants to make sure we are all set for tomorrow." "Cal is a lucky man.." Complimented Bobby. The girls all smiled at Bobby. "Such a sweet thing to say Bobby Swift." said one the blonde one.

Lightning snickered saying "I doubt Cal is into these girls very much." The brunette snickered saying "Not sense Megan." Then turned to the red head giggling "Remember when Strip was racing and Cal came by early that one time.." The other girl snickered with a wide smile and nodded. "Oh yeah.. I don't think he knew what to do." Lightning and Bobby glanced at each other with suspision.

Bobby then put his attention on one of the blondes and took her hand as he flirted, "Why don't you come with McQueen and I to grab a drink then I'll take you to my garage for a very personal tour, hmm?" The blonde giggled, laughing at Bobby as she pulled her hand away. "Oh no, no, no Bobby Swift. I've heard of your rep with the ladies around here mister and I don't think so. Besides, We all have work to do." "Well you need a break. Let me take the time to do some work on you.." He husked.

The blonde rolled her eyes, but was smiling from his flattery. "I may even let you sit in my race car.." He added, trying to persuade her. Lightning snickered and butted in, "I'm sure they've all driven race cars at this point Bobby. And if anything, I think she'd want to sit in a big racing champion's car." "You mean you?" Growled Bobby. Lightning shrugged with a smile "Well, I wasn't talking about me.. But if YOU consider me a big racing champion, I'll take the copliment." Bobby glared and shook his head.

The black haired one then said "Hey, at least he isn't the one who gave up the dinico girls for old man cream." "OOOOH BURN!" Bobby shouted and gently punched Lightning's shoulder as he laughed. Lightning glared at Bobby then back to the girl and admitted "Alright, that was a good one.. Cheap, but good.." The girls then waved bye, telling Lightning to say hi to Sally as they left them. Both Bobby and Lightning watched the girls leave, sort of checking them out before continuing their walk through the pits...

That night, Lightning and Doc walked up to the tent where they were to meet up with the President of the sport to talk options about the offer and staging and the car really. Doc stopped Lightning before they headed inside saying "You can't stay mad at me forever.. I'm sorry I let you down. But.. That was years ago Lightning..." Doc reminded. Lightning's brows lowered. He was still pretty upset about finding that his raing idle had been a part of such scandals. "Yes I can." Lightning growled before walking inside the warm tent. Doc followed.

Across in the room was a table and there sat Bill from last week on one side and fellow racer, Tony on the other side. Lightning and Doc sat down on the same side as Tony as Lightning was the one ton ask. "Where's"-"The President has family matters to attend. He is sorry he must miss this meeting, but I have talked with him and we have set up agrements." Bill assured. Lightning looked over at Tony then Bill began.

"So... The president is willing to raise his offer Lightning.. If you decide to take it that is. " "Is is still the same deal? A staged race?" Asked Lightning. Bill sighed answering "Let's call it something else.. Let's call it a safe race... We want the gen five to win. All you have to do Lightning, is ensure that Tony is given the upper hand in a few races. That's it." Lightning glanced at Tony then asked "Why not just give me one of the cars to race? I can drive it." Tony butted in reminding. "Because I won. It's my right to drive it. And with all do respect Bill, I don't need Lightning's help to win." Lightning snickered hearing that.

Tony's brows lowered. "What? You think I do?" he asked. Lightning smiled all cocky like answering "No, of course not. I just know I'll win if you drive the new car." "Let me remind you again McQueen, I WON LAST WEEK!" "Because of a mistake by another driver. That was mine and Kyle's race." Lightning growled. Bill stepped in saying "Alright, alright. Enough you two... The President and I talked about the idea Lightning. We just don't have the vehicle to give you." "But I thought your guy said these cars were in production?" Questioned Lightning.

Bill sighed admitting. "That may... Have been a.. Stretched truth a bit... But they are waiting to be produced. See, we need the sponsors vote in order to make these new cars the new standard. We need the car to look really good and really, really safe. So that means we need your sponsors to vote YES. We have two. Those two were rewarded to Tony and his team for the rest of the season. we can not just take one back and give it to you and your team. That would be like taking one of your Bolts and handing it to Junior. Impossible. So.. The president said he's willing to raise the offer by ten thousand. What do you think?" Asked Bill.

Lightning shook his head and snickered. "I think this is wrong, that's what I think." He then turned to Tony asking "What they give you to drive that thing?" Tony began to answer, but BIll stepped in answering for him saying "Tony was rewarded with seven hundred thousand as a bonus with the one striong that he and his team had to purchase two gen fives with the money, priced at two hundred and eighty nine thousand." Lightning looked at Tony with disgust maybe. Tony shrugged saying "I won last week. If you won, you would have been given the same deal." Which was true.

Lightning rolled his eyes and Bill continued. "What do you say Lightning? Are you in? I mean... The president has been very generous in terms of money here." He reminded. Lightning looked to Doc before answering "Maybe... Is there a way I can see and maybe drive the car myself.. Just.. I don't like agreeing to something that.. I really don't even know what I'm agreeing to.." Bill sighed answering "I am afraid not.. These cars are costy. Yes cheaper, but still costly and Tony needs them. It is something I would have to talk about with the President and it is probably doable, but not this week Lightning. So.." "So.. Let me get this straight, let me see if I got this... You want me to help you stage a race and sell a car that isn't even in production like everyone was told, a car that is so much heavier that you are forcing some of us to drop more weight, and that is only safer because you say so right?" "Well, statistcally, this car is much safer." "So it's been tested?" Asked Lightning.

Tony was wanting to hear this answer to. Bill bit his lips a moment and thought about how to answer that before actually answering. "Well.. Yes.. It has been tested via virtual sim." Lightning snickered saying "Oh, well, wow. In feel so much safer having a computer do the test runs.." Bill glared and explained. "These computers play out every possible scenerio Lightning. Tony, you are perfectly safe in the gen five. Safer than Lightning in his old Bolt." "I doubt that.." Growled Lightning.

Tony seemed a little worried now, but he trusted that he would never be put into a machine that could trap him. Bill sighed again then asked. "Does the President have you on board or not Lightning?.. Please.. If not.. I'm afriad things mught get a little tougher for you and your team soon.." Lightning glared at Bill then snapped "No. You, the president and Tony here can go jerk eachother off. I'm not going to stage any race." Lightning then got up and stomped on out pretty upset. Doc's eyes widened as he then stood up and leaned iver the table and said "He doesn't mean that.. You don't need to tell the President he said that.." BIll just glared without any reply and Doc shot off after Lightning...

"Lightning!.. Lightning stop!" Doc called. Lightning did and turned around sharply snapping "Can you believe that guy! Tested on a computer!? That doesn't mean anything! I will not support something that might wind up killing more drivers!" Doc sighed and nnodded. "I agree that they are playing dirty okay?" Lightning crossed his arms and snapped, "Do you? Because it seems to me that you are on their side Doc. Do you want to just take the money and help Tony win? Is that what you want!?" He yelled at the old man. Doc shook his head answering "No. I don't want that Lightning... But these big brand owners have a way of getting what they want... If they don't want you winning.. You won't win.." LIghtning heard this, but brushed it off. "I can handle some friendly competition Doc.." He growled then turned and walked away. Done for the night because he had a race to win tomorrow...

"Okay... Speed... I. am. speed.. Faster than fast, quicker than quick.. I am Lightning."

Racers! Start your engines!

Green flag is out!

195 laps to go!

The drivers raced hard. Most of them racing their hearts out. Pit stop after pit stop. Tony held lead, as planned technically. Lightning was in 5th.. 4th.. Making his way up the leaders. He was more determined to win than before. He had to prove he was better than this car. He was faster, stronger, safe. A computer could never be trusted compared to a driver with actual experience.

Another pit stop here and there, and as predicted, Tony needed more pit stops than the other dirvers due to the smaller tank. Lightning took secoind behind Kyle and ahead of Cal and Bobby. Pushing hard to get ahead of the pack!

Kyle looked behind and saw Tony coming back into the track. He saw McQueen behind him and asked his coach. "What should I do?" "Ease up and let him loosen." Coach replied.

So Kyle did just that. He let up, giving Lightning the room he needed to make a pass and the speed to do it. Cal was right behind Lightning in a draft.

Lightning's car was side by side with Kyle's. Kyle looked back and saw Bobby Swift behind him. Oh he was still mad at Bobby for the last race to. Lightning gunned it, passing Kyle's car. Kyle was quick to block Cal from moving up along with Mcqueen's car.

Kyle drafted behind Lightning hard. Tapping the bolt's rear bumper a few times. Lightning looked back and spoke to Doc saying "He's riding to hard. He's goning to put me in the wall Doc." Doc eyed the cars, watching how Kyle was driing closely. "Push harder kid. YOu let up and his nise wil turn you in anyway. Fight hijm off." Doc ordered. "Roger that." Said Lightning.

Lightning pressed buttons and hit the gas. Kyle right behind him. He came up just barely to the Bolt's left tire and nudged. Lightning turned the wheels in the opposite direction, hoping to push the car away from Kyle, but it was too late. Kyle bumped to the right, forcing Lightning's car to turn side ways on the track! Cal was headed right for Lightning's passenger door anmd made a hard turn into the pit lane to avoiud hitting Lightning. Bobby wasn't so lucky and his nose hit the tail of Lightning's car. Making Lightning's driver side collide into Bobby's passenger side and slamming Bobby's driver side into the wall with a boucne! BAM!

"OH AND WE GOT A SMALL ACCIDENT ON TURN TWO!" Said Daryl. The other driver avoided any collison easily. Leaving Lightning and Bobby in the back as the yellow flag dropped and Lightning and Bobby shifted gears and headded to their pits, both Bobby and Lightning lost this week's race...

The next weekend,

"And Lightning McQueen is heading into the pits again!" announced Bob . Daryl nodded replying "This is just about every time he gets near the leader now Bob. McQueen gets throught the pack, up to those leaders, then is slammed down into the field by Kyle. YOu know these two are gonna have at it after tonight's race. Kyle just isn't making it easy on McQueen this season." "And as we near the final laps, looks like Tony has this in the bag." "Yeah, that new race car sure is something special."...

Next weeked, same outcome,

"And McQueen follows Kyle into the pits." Announced Daryl. Bob then adding in with "We know this is where team McQueen stands strong. No one can beat McQueen's pit time record. And there he goes!" "McQueen makes his way behind Tony!" "He might just have this race in the bag now, Kyle has a lot of ground to make up." Said Daryl.

Then when Kyle catches up, Lightning tried using a more personally taught move and winds up passing Tony and taking the lead, but then is flagged and gets points taken off his roster. "Dammit!" Lightning yelled! PItted for using an illegal, invasive maneuver...

THe next and the next.. Losing games... It became clear that Bill had paid Kyle the money he was paying Lightning to now keep Lightning from winning at all. And sadly, it was working...

The next weekend came. Another race that Lightning knew he was doomed to loose. Lightning leaned on his race car. Thinking of what he could possibly do to beat this, but he was running blanks. He took a deep breath, thinking, as he stood alone near his car in the garage. Suddenly the garage side door opened and the light gleemed in.

Lightning turned around to see his lovely girlfriend enter the room. "Oh.. Hey Sally.." He greeted. Sally shut the door and approached asking "You okay?" Lightning shrugged answering "I can't win. Kyle is set out to keep me from doing anything." "I know.. That's why I talked to Cal and Bobby." "What?" Asked Lightning. Sally nodded explaining. "They want to help. Cal says it's the least he could do. They are trying to see if they can get officials to notice that Kyle is onlt coming after you right as we speak." Lightning sighed and thanked her.

"It's nice of you, but.. The officials go by whatever the President says.. Pretty sure he's behind this.." Lightning replied. Then a knock on the door and it opened. It was just Cal and Bobby. Cal was first to speak with "Well.. Bad news is the officials see Kyle's driving as nothing more than rivalry.." "Figures.." Lightning muttered.

Bobby crossed his arms saying "I'm not surprised. Kyle has always gotten away with a lot in his career. Just like Tony and Chick." Lightning thanked his friends for trying to help, but there was just nothing they could really do about it. "You guys go ahead.. I"ll see you in the race." said Lightning.

Cal and Bobby glanced at each other, but with nothing more to do, they headed out to prepare for the race. Sally wrapped her arms around her boyfriend and kissed his shoulder. "You'll always be a champion to me Stickers." Lightning then pulled away snapping "That's not good enough Sally. What kind of champion just loses over and over.. I got to do something and fast." "It's not your fault." Sally reminded.

Lightning snickered replying "Obviously." He then took out a box of cigerettes and a lighter and lit it up. Sally's brows lowered as she asked "Just what do you think you are doing?" "Calmning my dam nerves." He growled. Sally walked over, yanked the thing out of his mouth, tossed it onto the ground then stomped on it, twisting her foot to make sure it was good and dead.

"HEY!" Lightning snapped! Sally pointed at him scolding "You're better than this! You can over come anything Lightning! I believe in you and you can figure this out." Lightning sighed. He sure as hell didn't believe in himself like Sally did. sally hugged her boyfriend in comfort and support saying "You just go out there and do your best. Give them some old Kachow magic." She winked. Lightning sighed. It was nice that she was trying to cheer him up, but Lightning was more of worried and stressed. He knew each race, he would be wrecked one way or another. And that was a sangerous game he was playing there. At one point it would be a bad accident if he wasn't careful...

"Welcome race fans! It's me Daryl and here with me today is actually former cup racer, Chick Hicks." "Good to be here Daryl! I'm sure the pleasure is all your's. Say I can't wait to see a good race today." Chick exclaimed. "Me too Chick. Tony has been busting hard to keep his winning streak and it seems like that new car is actually doin somethin for him." "Maybe so, b ut I would bet if Kyle would lay off McQueen a bit and chase Tony down instead, we'd see some real one on one race rivalry for the win, don't you think?" Asked Chick. Daryl nodded and agreed "Oh most certanly Chick. Kyle and Lightnin have been at each other's throats the last couple of races and I doubt it's gonna end today."

Lightning took a deep breath. "Okay.. Here we go... Speed... I. Am. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick.. I am Lightning. I. Am. Lightning." Revved up and ready, the race began.

But just as expected by the teams, Kyle wouldn't let Lightning pass in the final laps and Lightning was growing frustrated. Terribly frustrated. When Lightning went right, Kyle went right. When Lightning leaned left, Kyle leaned left.

"AAAHH!" Lightning growled and hit his dash hard! Doc scolded "Calm it down. Don't need an accident that we can avoid." "I can't pass him Doc! He knows my every move!" Lightning yelled! Doc sighed amd explained "Because you are being predictable. You've been using the same tecnique every week. It's not going to work. Time to stop being predictable and start racing like I tought you to." "Yeah, but.. Then I'll get flagged.." "No, you won't. Just do what I tell ya and you should be within the lines. You may not beat him, but you won't wreck my way." "That's not enough Doc. I need to win!" Lightning argued. Doc watched the cars and thought for a moment before replying. "You can race your way nor my way. Which is it gonna be son?" Lightning was silent at first. Thinking.

He wanted to win. He wanted to win, but he knew Doc knew best. With a sigh, Lightning finally answered "Okay.. I'll race your way.. Tell me what to do..." "Glad to hear it." Complimented Doc..

Daryl grabbed the mic announcing "Looks like McQueen is backing up and giving Kyle some room." Chick snickered adding "That or he finally has learn his lesson of where he belongs. And that's in the back!" Chick chuckled. "Am I right?!" Daryl raised a brow and stared at the former racer. Little unsure if Chick really should even be up here as a guest speaker/ announcer.

Kyle looked back then asked his coach. "What's he doin back there? McQueen isn't one to just back off." His coach answering with "Not sure.. You just do what you're suppose to. Keep Tony up front."

Lightning backed off and eased up. Cal passed him and as he neared Kyle, he eased up as well. Cal's coach even asked "What you doin Cal? You can take him." Referring to Kyle there. cal shook his head answering. "Nuh-uh. If Lightnin is slowing down, there's a reason." Bobby drafted behind Lightning, sling shotting around him and Cal and up behind Kyle.

Kyle looked behind to see BObby behind him and snickered. "Is that Bobby Swift?" He asked his coach. "Yup. One and only." Kyle shook his head saying "Time I wiped this bug off my windshield.."

Kyle eased up, letting Bobby get side of his car. The two raced back and fourth forn second for about two full laps before Bobby nhit the throttle and jumped ahead of Kyle, taking second position from him. Kyle nodded and was happy with his moves so far and gunned it until his front end ran into Bobby's rear bumper. Bobby felt it with a hard THUD and jult!

Kyle eased up and then gunned it again, lodging his front into Bobby's rear bumper again! Kyle's coach even scolded "Kyle let him go! You're going to get flagged if you do it again!" Kyle replying "Well it'll be for a good cause if it gets racers like Bobby Swift off the race track." He then eased off and gunned it again. This time Bobby sort of knew it was coming and tried to swerve to the right, towards the wall. B ut Kyle planned on that happening and swerved the same direction as Bobby. This cause Kyle and Bobby to scrape the wall a bit, when Kyles front rammed Bobby's rear bumper this time, it caused Bobby to slow down drastically. Kyle quickly slung around, but the racer behind Kyle, Lightning, rammed front end right into Bobby's rear! BANG!

"OH! That has gotta hurt!" Shouted Daryl! Chick slapped Daryl's shoulder saying "I'll bet McQueen wishes he stayed in the back now huh!?" Daryl really decided that Chick would no longer be up as a guest speaker/ announcer anymore or again.

"You okay!?" Shouted Doc. Lightning sighed answering "Yeah, yeah.. But I got steam coming from the dash.." "Bring it in if you can." "I think so." Lightning repplied.

Bobby's car however, wasn't going anywhere as the yellow dropped. The car had a busted rear tyre, bent wheel base, messed up rear and dragging the sides on the track, which would cause sparks and become a fire hazard if it hit some fuel or oil droplets.

"Looks like Bobby Swift is out if the race Chick." Said Daryl. Lightning putted his car into his team's pits and stopped the car. Steam rolled from the hood like smoke. Luckily, Lightning's team was quick to act and get to work in diagnosing the problem. Thing was, Lightning didn't care and for the first time, he just wanted to give up.

Lightning got out the bolt, taking off his helmet and throwing at the car with a growl! "What do you think you are doing!?" Yelled Doc. "Get back in that car!" Lightning looked up at Doc with this just pathetic expression. Doc could see it in the kid's eyes. He just wanted to walk away, the walk of shame if you will. Then Sarge looked up to Doc and said "The things busted Doc. Gotta bring the second car out." Doc sighed and looked at Lightning a moment before answering "No. No, we're done fellas.. Good run today. We did the best we could." Then took off his radio.

Daryl's eyes widened as he saw it. "I think Team McQueen is out of the race Chick." Chick snickered replying "I bet he's not happy down there." "NO doubt about that."..

Bobby rushed over to his friend as he saw him walking away. "McQueen!" He called. Lightning looked up to see BObby and his anger was fueled! Bobby came up saying "Man I'm sorry. I didn't think"-Lightning grabbed Bobby by the suit yanked him towards his face and snapped "That's the problem Bobby! You never think!" Bobby pushed back from Lightning hard! The two boys staring at each other as if they were about to all out fight.

Chick laughed exclaiming "Would you look at that! I think we might have ourselves a good one on one after all!" He joked. Daryl nodded saying "You maybe right Chick. OH! And McQueen takes down Swift! They are at it now and everyone's eyes are on them and off the track. Looks like teams are getting onvovled in seperating the two now."

Two of Bobby's team members held him back as Sarge grabbed Lightning's wrsists and held him back. "It's not like I fucking meant it McQueen!" Yelled Bobby! Lightning only yelled back with "Learn how to drive before you come back to my dam track!" "YOUR TRACK!? So you get called the golden boy and suddenly this is your track!?" "FUCK YOU BOBBY!" "YOU'D LIKE TO, WOULDN'T YOU!?" Bobby snarled! Lightning was furious! Doc stepped in and took Lightning with him saying "Come on.. You two are friends and will get over this later..."...

The cameras flashed at Lightning and the team as they exited the track and went to the trailer. Honestly, Lightning just couldn't wait to be home. To be in his own home with his girlfriend and to just relax and not think about this right now. But he would. He would be thinking of this until the moment he was back in that race car and back on the track and back to work. Racing, though he loved the sport with all his heart, he did let it consume him at times.

Once the team was inside the trailer and it was quiet, Lightning sat down and asked "What do I do Doc?.. I can't keep this up.. I keep getting into accidents in every race.. Usually because of Kyle..." He griped. Doc sighed, placing his hands on his hips. Everyone was looking to him for answers. Doc was the coach, the leader, the mayor, the former racer with the skills. Doc frowned answering "I don't know yet.. You just race." Lightning snickered and shook his head. Just racing wasn't working anymore...

You need coolin', baby, I'm not foolin'

I'm gonna send you back to schoolin'

Way down inside, honey, you need it

I'm gonna give you my love

I'm gonna give you my love

Lightning sipped his coffee as he sat down at the desk in the garage of the small home. Looking and flipping through a book about engine repair at the moment to make sure he was doing something right. Rather taking something apart correctly.

Want a whole lotta love

Want a whole lotta love

Want a whole lotta love

Want a whole lotta love

Lightning sipped the cup of coffee again before setting it down and getting up and walking up to the corvette.

You've been learnin', baby, I've been yearnin'

All them good times, baby, baby, I've been learnin'

Way, way down inside, honey, you need it

I'm gonna give you my love

I'm gonna give you my love

Hood open, under the car, taking out plugs, the battery stripped and placed on the floor of the garage, getting the car up and taking the pan out from underneath, covered in grease all over his arms and shirt, hair a mess and oily from wiping his greasy hands through it.

Want a whole lotta love

Want a whole lotta love

Lightning set down a tool and ripped out the tubing of the car. He was frustrated and some how taking apart a car and stripping it down to nothing and re building as a better, stronger car, helped his nerves. It was his drug in a sense.

Want a whole lotta love

Want a whole lotta love..

"Hey Stickers." "AH!" Lightning jumped a bit, hitting his head on the hood. "Ow.." He mumbled and he rubbed his head. Sally snickered seeing what a mess he was. "Wow.. Like to get your hands dirty, don't chya?" She smiled. Lightning sighed admitting "I'm just bored.." Lie and Sally knew it. "You're frustrated." She corrected. She then turned her attention to the phone hooked up to the small speaker through an aux chord and walked over. Taking it into her hands and looking at the playlist Lightning had up. At the moment, it was finishing up the song above.

Sally raised a brow and read off a few, questioning his taste in music. "Iron horse born to lose? That's not you." "Just a song." Lightning explained. sally nodded and continued "Twilight zone? Rock and roll.. Sharp distressed man?" She giggled at the name. Lightning's brows lowered "Are you just here to make fun of my music? It's my.. Car.. Ripping.. Music.." He muttered, not sure what he had just said. Sally snickered and continued "Superstition? Oh that's funny." "Oh please stop.." Lightning growled quietly. Sally shook her head and continued. "Butthole surfers? What kind of bands did you grow up listening to?" She laughed. Lightning glared replying "Ha ha.. Funny.. Don't judge so fast Sal. Give it a try." Sally only giggled back with "I don't think I'll be giving anyone who calls themselves butthole surfers a try.." Lightning walked over, took the phone and pressed one of the bands songs. "pepper"

The drums started then the music and the singer. Sally snickered saying "This is not music." She griped. Lightning chuckled saying "Alright... What is music Miss Sally? Please, go ahead, enlighten me." He handed her the phone. Sally raised a brow asking "You really want me to put on some good music?" "Well... I'll be the judge of that. What did you grow up listening to? What was your poison?" He joked. Sally snickered and pressed a few buttons, typing in whatever she did. "better not be no back street boys.." Lightning added. "Can not let people hear that coming from our house." Sally laughed replying "No. No, back street boys. But that's funny you think of me like that." and then she hit the play button with a smile.

Saying I love you

Is not the words I want to hear from you

It's not that I want you

Not to say, but if you only knew

How easy it would be to show me how you feel

More than words is all you have to do to make it real

Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me

'Cause I'd already know

"Awe.. Okay." Lightning said with a smile. "Kind of getting a beatles, back street boys vibe here, but.." Sally laughed and corrected "This is Extreme." "Well I wouldn't call this extreme, but"-"THE ARTISTS!" She laughed!

More than words to show you feel

That your love for me is real

"Why are you so beautiful?" He asked his girl. sally snickered and rolled her eyes saying "You are just saying that." "I am, but it's true. Come here." He took her hand and pulled her close and in a warm ebrace, swayed with her slowly and gently.

Just by saying I love you

More than words

La di da, da di da, di dai dai da

Sally looked up asking "What are you doing?" Lightning stoped and gazed down at her answering "Dancing with my girl." "You smell like burnt oil." She giggled. "I love it." She joked or flirted. Lightning smiled, pulled her close and continued to sway slowly and turn with the music playing in the background.

All you have to do is close your eyes

And just reach out your hands and touch me

Hold me close don't ever let me go

More than words is all I ever needed you to show

Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me

'Cause I'd already know

What would you do if my heart was torn in two

More than words to show you feel

That your love for me is real

What would you say if I took those words away

Then you couldn't make things new

Just by saying I love you

La di da, da di da, di dai dai da

More than words

La di da, da di da, di dai dai da

More than words

La di da, da di da

La di da, da di da, more than words

La di da, da di da, di dai dai da

La di da, da di da, more than words (oh uh uh uh)

More than words...