The Beginning

chapter three

Chapter Three:

I drove in the direction Dom gave me. I was going about 85 miles per hour on a 60 miles zone. I love speed. It's so addictive. It's really fun for me just to speed along a highway not caring at all. It's a complete adrenaline rush.

Trish had a smirk on her face that was really ticking me off. She knew what was going on between Johnny and I but she doesn't do anything but sit there and keep quiet. I don't think she even gives a crap what happens as long as it's not happening to her. All she does is sit there and talk about her so-called "boyfriend". It's really irritating hearing her high pitched voice squeal when she talks about him. I'm sick of it!

I looked at her and she still had that stupid smirk on her make-up covered face. I just wanted to stop right here and throw her out into the ocean but I couldn't. I heard her giggle a second later. "What the heck is up with you?!" I growled at her. She was royally ticking me off.

She giggled again. "I knew you were lying. W're not going to the movies...we're going to street race."

My eyes went wide. "How the heck did you know that?"

"Because I know everything," she smiled. I laughed sarcastically as she glared at me. I flipped her the bird and continued driving.

I saw the place coming into view. I drove in and parked inbetween a mitsubishi eclipse and a honda civic. Trish got out first before I did and disappeared into the crowd. I think she was looking for someone. I got out and shut the door behind me. I looked around the crowd and found that there was over a hundred people here. I suddenly felt uncomfortable. I hated being in big crowds. It just bothers me and I have no idea why. "Hey chica! What's your name?" a voice behind me asked. I turned around and saw a hispanic guy standing there. He was bald and had tan skin. He looked a little shorter than Dom.

"My name's Hector. I got a last name too but I can't pronounce it," he shrugged. "Yours?"

"Letty," I smiled.

"Letty, huh? I like it," he smiled back.

"Thanks."

"This your car?" he asked pointing to my baby.

"Yeah, that's mine. Listen.....Do you know a guy named Dom? Do you know where he is?"

"Who doesn't know Dom? He's known here. The man's a legend."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah, and he's over there." He pointed to the middle of the crowd and I saw Dom standing there talking and flirting. I then saw Trish walk up to him and put her hands on his chest, smiling. Dom put his arms around her and smiled back. I suddenly felt a rage of anger. I walked up to them and tapped Dom on the shoulder. He turned and smiled letting go of Trish.

"Hey Letty! I'm glad you're here," Dom said as he wrapped his arms around me, hugging me close.

"Mmmmm. I'm glad too," I smiled, hugging him back. I glanced at Trish. She was giving me an icy look. I smirked at her which made her even more m mad. She stormed out of the crowd. I bet she was going to find another guy to put her hands on. She better 'cause this one's mine. What the hell am I talking about? I never acted this way before. Why is Dom different from the rest of them? Maybe I'll find out soon. "Hey, how we doin' this tonight?" Hector asked, making us break apart.

"4 g buy in. Winner takes all," Dom answered, handing the money to him. There were four other guys racing too but I didn't pay much attenton to them. My eyes were all fixed on Dom. I couldn't take my eyes off him for some reason.

The cars were all lined up behind the red starting line. I saw Dom's car on the farthest left. Dom was blasting his stereo in his Mazda Rx-7, nodding his head to the beat. He was so cute. I walked up to his car and kneeled down by the driver side window that was open. He looked at me and smiled. "Hey," he said flatly.

"Hey," I replied. "You nervous?'

"Psh. Yeah, right," he smiled.

"Stop trying to be so cool," I smiled back.

"I don't have to try," he said, smirking.

"Just think of me waiting for you here. Whether you win or lose, I'll still be waiting for you, ok?"

He nodded. "Thanks, Letty."

"No problem," I smiled, getting up but he grabbed my hand. "Letty," he called.

"Yeah," I answered. He grabbed his coat and handed it to me. "Keep it warm for me."

"I will." He flashed me his winning smile and moved his head closer to mine, capturing my lips with his. I couldn't pull back, instead I stroked his cheek and kissed him back. After a very long minute, we pulled away from each other.

"Wish me luck," he grinned.

"You don't need it," I smiled back. With one last peck on the lips, I got up and walked back to the crowd, pulling Dom's light brown leather jacket over me.

I found Mia in the crowd and went to stand by her. "Hi!" I said smiling. I couldn't take wipe it off my face.

"Hi! I'm really glad you came."

"Yeah, so am I."

A few seconds later, I saw Hector signal a go and all the cars sped off in unison. Dom was in the lead. I hate to say it, but there was no competition whatsoever. These guys that dom was beating pretty badly were pure amateurs. Dom had an easy win. And he was worried about this?! Poor Baby. He's probably laughing his butt off right now. One guy pushed on his Nos and sped up first, going in front of Dom. A few seconds later, Dom pushed on his and crossed the finish line, winning this funny race.

Dom slowed down when he got to us and stopped, getting out. The crowd rushed over to him and I just stayed where I was. If he wants me, he's going to have to find me. I saw Hector slapped the pile of cash in Dom's hand, laughing. Dom went over to Mia telling her something I couldn't hear. He looked around and spotted me standing where I was when he was racing. He smirked and walked up to me, picking me up. "Be my trophy." He said, more ordering me than asking me. I just smiled and rubbed the back of his shaved head. He let me down, putting his arm around my waist.

"Party at my place tonight!" He shouted loud and clear. The crowd cheered.