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Some time passes before toxic gets out the shower. Nelli had changed and found a pair of toxics sweat pants that are cleen with no staines and a t shirt the same way. It was kinda chilly out as its coming into the fall weather. They both hop into toxics truck and the ride there is quiet just the hum of the engine fills the air. The creaking of the truck as he rolls over potholes and bumps. A little while passes when they drive down a dirt road. The gravle sound under the stocky tired is soothing to toxics ears from what he can hear. They get to a metal gate. A rough looking racoon stands there with a smile as he recognizes the truck. Toxic rolls down his window with a genuin smile.
“Rocky, long time no see pal.”
“Toxic, brother, how you been. The tracks missed its number one. Without u arround this place lost its touch.”
“Yea well i aint back quite yet. Just stopping by to talk to jj.”
“Ah i see, well you aint new here. See you on the way out brother.”
“Yes you will”
Toxic drives on. Nelli watches the exchange with a faint smile. She looks at toxic with the same smile. A look of affection on her face. She can tell this is hard for him but dosnt say anything. He pulls up behind a big building. It looks kinda ran down but its made of old brick how a show would be but this wasnt a shop. It was a taller building. A part that branched off of it was also brick but it looked fairly newer. Must be where toxic is leaving his car for the time beaing like al had mentioned. They both get out after he parks and nelli stays close to toxic. They walk into the building through an old wood door. It squeaks when opening and closing then slams shut. They walk in to a space with newer carpet. Although its filthy from the foot trafic of blue callered people. Theirs offices divided by old wood walls. The doors to each one missing. Nelli and toxic make their way up stairs. The stairs are old wood as well the paint of them faded from foot traffic. As they walk up the stairs nelli behind toxic. Toxic gets to the top and so dose nelli. They are greeted by a stronger looking feline dark green eyes. Black fur. White wifebeter and dirty old blue jeans.
“Theres the legend himself!”
Toxics eyes widen and his ears go back. An uncomfortable look on his face.
“Jj, nice to see u again. Iv heard u wanted to see me…”
“Yes yes, ah…whos this young lady u got with you she interested in-”
Toxic quickly cuts him off.
“Shes not racing. No.”
Nelli smiles and reaches out her hand
“Im nelli toxics girl friend.”
Jj takes her hand with a smile and shakes gently.
“Well excuse me but im honored. And so should u, loving a legend on the track isnt something u get to do every day.”
Toxic interrupts-
“Not a legend…”
“Sure you are and as soon as the boys hear oh boy-”
Toxic clearly overwhelmed he says sternliy.
“Not hear to race jj im here to talk. What did u whant to talk about…”
Jj sighs and passes a look to nelli. He looks back at toxic with a small smile.
“We miss you here toxic. The track has lost its touch without you and things are going down hill. We need another racer. One who is as good as u or better.”
Toxics ear turns. The jealousy stepping forward. He dose not whant to be shown up by some guy who claims to be better. Hes the only guy and he knows it.
“What about my sister. Shes good. You always liked how she raced.”
Jj pulls a fake smike and smacks his teeth.
“Eh…toxic her temper its a bit…lets just say i cant have a distructive woman running arround.”
“Well shes dealing with alot give her time. Her boyfriend just left for the military so she aint herself right now.”
“Ok but toxic, my boy, my pal. We need a racer and we need you.”
Toxics ears go back and he looks away. His eyes move to the window.. The top floor over looked the track. Toxic closes his eyes and rubs his muzzle. Nelli whatches knowing toxic is trying his best to not snap or show his agravation to this issue.
“Nelli would you mind uhm..going to the truck for a minute while i talk to jj.”
Toxic asks and nelli grips his hand and nods. She leaves the building and toxic looks at jj.
“Whats the catch.”
“Oh my boy, when have a i ever-”
“Whats. The. catch.”
Toxics voice gets a bit stern. Jj nods and sighs.
“That guy…uh…fletcher. The guy that ran u off that-”
“Yea what about him…”
Hes bugging me to let him be the image for us but i wanted to talk to u first.”
Toxics gaze narrows. His tail flicks with agravation behind him.
“He thinks hes can out run me. Be better than me.”
Toxics rep at the track was something he charrished, despite the fact he wasnt racing anymore. Toxic smiles slightly but its a smile of uncertainty. He runs his hand through his hair as jj speaks.
“Your car is still rust free in the garage. No one touched her. Driven her. Not since u drove her in here. We need you toxic. Dont let me hire some guy who ended ur career.”
He shakes his head but then nods.
“Oh im not. What do i need to do.”
Jj smiles hard.
“Your back my boy?”
Toxic nods firmly with a smile.
“I'm back.”
Nelli is waiting downstairs outside by toxics truck. Toxic and jj come out the door they went in before. And with the press of a button the big garage doors begin to open. One of the doors stayed closed though. Toxic looks slightly calmer now though there's still a bit of tension in the way he stands. Nelli walks over..
“What's going on..”
Jj smiles and looks at nelli.
“He's back.”
Nelli looks at toxic.
“Your gonna race again..”
He smiles slightly
“Yea..”
There was no denying nelli was happy for toxic. But something didn't seem genuine. Almost like something was being forced about all this but she couldnt find out what that was. Toxic made his way over and looked around the car.
“The keys?”
“In it.”
Jj responds. Toxic smiles and opens the door. The heavy creek of the door swinging open slowly. Nelli steps forward, her ears turned at attention. The keys already in the ignition. Toxics hand turns the key and the rumble of the engine fills the air. The motor turns over. With a little bit of Gas to it it roars. The body of the car shakes with each press of the pedal. Showing just how much power the car has to offer. Toxics foot stayed off the pedal as he got out and stood beside nelli and jj. The idle of the car running perfect. Idling at different patters and speeds. It was a healthy car.
This was a start to a new beginning.
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Step-by-step (Book 1. Of The Fumes Series)
General Fictionhe's a mess. awkward. anger issues. hormones up the ass. he fits in no where. but he trys hard to find his place. it's a long journey. but it starts here and it will end...
