I know it took me over a week, and for that I am sorry. I've been busy with personal issues and trying to write this out.

It's not my best stuff but the next chapter should be better, not to mention more interesting

Also, does anyone know what I should change the title too? I think I need a new title for this story since its going to possibly change to what I had originally planned...

As well if anyone had any ideas for chapters I am all ears

Anyways, I wont bore you anymore because I know that you've waited some time for an update.

Disclaimer: I dont own anything other then my OC/s and the plot!

Its good to be back

Chapter Five

Tabitha’s P.O.V

Mum,

It feels like forever since I’ve been here in Tokyo. I miss you and Mike, yes I miss Mike lol. But it’s only been about four months and I am loving it here! Sean and everyone have been nice to me and even though I have social skills problems I think I’m slowly solving them. Sean might not be much of a roll model but what he has done for me makes up for it.

I live with him and his girlfriend not that far from the garage I work at. My boss, Han, is a real nice guy. You and Mike would love him. And everyone treats me the same. They all treat me with the respect I deserver.

I know you don’t like the idea of me being at some races here but it’s what brings in a fair amount of money to the garage and everyone. Don’t worry, I wont ever be getting into one of those races, I’ve seen to much damage done to some of the nicest cars.

Its weird…this will be the first year that you and Mike haven’t been around for the anniversary of Dad’s death. I’m actually a little scared ‘cause of so much happening with the cars and racers I think Sean might forget about it. Sure my miserable exterior might give it away but its Sean we’re talking about. I can’t believe its been eight years already…

Well I have to wrap this up, I have to work today and I don’t want to be late. I love my job and if I’m not there no work will get done, lol.

Love you lots, and tell Mike I love him too.

Tabby 3

With a quick read over the email, and fixing some words, I clicked the send button with a satisfied nod. I send my Mum an email every few days, just telling her how things are. This way it saves money on phone calls and stuff. Closing my laptop, my new laptop that I bought just the other day, I grabbed my coffee from my night stand and had a small sip before getting up off my bed.

Walking out of my room in my stripy pyjama pants and tank top; the half filled cup of warm coffee in my hand, I heard movement in the kitchen, so I guess Sean was up. Walking down the hall to the kitchen I pushed back my hair the best I could, I forgot the tie it back again but oh well.

“I see you’re up sleeping beauty” I said before taking another sip of my coffee, by now it was about cold.

Sean just groaned, “it’s too early to be up…” I could tell he had a late night and my music wasn’t a great wake up call either.

Feeling a little bad I told him to take a seat while I make his coffee. Once it was made I grabbed his cup and mine before taking a seat next to him. I held back my laughter at how he sighed once tasting the strong coffee. After all the time I’ve been here we haven’t ever had this kind of morning. The last time we had time like this was just before he moved after his first run in with the law and racing.

“What’s up wit’ the sad face?” Sean asked after noticing my face.

I shook my head bringing my knees up to my chest, “nothin’…just remembering the old days, you know before your first move and stuff” I paused, “like when you used to sleepover to help out with the garage on a weekend, every morning you use to sigh when drinkin’ your coffee…just like you did this morning”.

I know Sean remembered because he smiled before messing my hair up, possibly more then it was already, Sean has always been there for me; he is my brother and always will be. Yes he is my cousin but after all the time we spent together everyone would think that we were actually brother and sister, we just have that kind of connection.

“I don’t know if you remember or not…but when you were like five or about six and I was seven, your father and I were out in the garage. He was showing me some basic things to an engine, and you came in tryin’ to get our attention but we acted like you weren’t there” he paused, “then you decided to get us to look by climbin’ up on a few old wheels only to fall in some grease. Your mum went nuts! She was goin’ on and on about your clothes and how the grease wrecked them” Sean was softly laughing by the end.

Even though mentioning and the memory of my father were brought up, I still found myself laughing softly. My father had been dead for about eight years now. I miss him dearly; the garage was his life and had been the only income to our family, but luckily his best friend, business partner and my step-father of four years kept it going and everything financial was going good. Of course I’m not that into my step-father but I don’t hate him, he’s a nice guy who taught me basically all I know about cars and seems to make my mother happy.

“Anyways” Sean said suddenly, “how you likin’ it here so far? It’s been, what, two months?”

“I like it a lot, and I’ve been here for four months” I replied smiling at his surprised face.

“Wow…that long. I was sure it was only a few...”

At times like this it still feels like we’re only kids. Those days were the best; Sean, my Dad and the fun we all had. I guess Sean doesn’t remember what next week will mean. But Sean has so much going on with the garage, racing and Neela. My Dad always said to live in the present rather the past.

“Yeah…I know it doesn’t seem that long but it has been…” I stated looking at the clock near by, “and as much as I am enjoying this moment. I must get moving ‘cause I have work today”.

With that said I walked off to my room where I put my hair up in a messy bun before getting dressed; I wore nothing fancy just a tank top and a pair of dirty denim overalls that were a size to big. Before I left I washed up my coffee mug before grabbing my bag with a change of clothes, like I do every day, I don’t like leaving work in grease covered clothes.

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When I actually got to the garage I found out that yet again I was the only one up and it was going on for ten o’clock. So with a sigh I placed my bag away before noticing a note sitting on the table. Picking it up I guessed it was for me and I was right once seeing it addressed to me; it was Han’s orders on what I had to do today. He must have known I would be here before anyone got up. So grabbing the necessary tools for my first job I began.

Han had me working on one of the Evo’s Sean had taken out for a ‘test run’ only to have messed the engine up pretty bad. Needless to say it might need to be totally replaced but with my eyes I might be able to save it, just have to see what parts can be saved and what can’t. Hopefully Han has learned not to let Sean drive any cars other then his.

Seriously what would these boys do without me? Probably ruin a bunch of cars and even lose a race…well that wouldn’t happen since they’re the best. Well they practice so much and everyone always says ‘practice makes perfect’. Now if only I would put that advice to use. Both Han and Sean have been trying to convince me to start driving. Yeah right, me drive here? I like the idea of it but I know it’s a bad idea. Besides, all the cars around here are to powerful for me to handle.

“I should have known you would be right at work” Han’s voice said from the second level, surprising me, he was leaning against the railings watching me as he drank some coffee.

“But of course, nothing wouldn’t get done if I weren’t here” I replied after a few moments before continuing what I was doing while smiling, though he couldn’t see it he knew I was.

“Well then continue with the work…just remember to pace yourself”, all I did was nod my head.

End Tabitha’s P.O.V

Han stood where he was for a little bit longer, his eyes just watching Tabby as she worked away. He had to admit she gave a hundred and ten percent and worked without some much fuss or stop till the job was done. Slowly his thoughts began to drift to more her then her work capabilities. She was defiantly opening up more and talking about other things now, Tabby was even getting out there more rather working away which he was happy for and slightly sad about too. Even if he wouldn’t admit it out loud, Han enjoyed having her around. Tabby was a change to the girls around him.

“Mornin’ Han” Sean said entering the garage, seems he was up early today.

With another ‘hello’ to his cousin Sean went up to the second level where he stood beside Han. Leaning against the railing Sean looked at Tabby and then back to Han, it seems the American was thinking about something and Han didn’t like the idea of that. Did he see something Han didn’t?

“What’s up with you and my cousin?”

“Huh? I don’t know what you’re talking back” Han replied moving from the railing and to a comfy couch, Sean following behind with persistence.

“You know what I’m talkin’ bout, I can see the way you were lookin’ at her. Don’t think of her as another conquest or else”.

“Dude, no I wouldn’t” Han replied quickly, too quickly for Sean’s liking.

Han didn’t mean for it to be like that, so he explained that he meant he wouldn’t do that to one of his closest friends. Tabby was off limits and Sean was somewhat happy to hear that. From then on it was a little uncomfortable for the two, each of them getting up to do something else. Han went to get dressed while Sean went to see how his cousin was going.

“I don’t know why you girls shop so much!” Twink’s annoyed voice beamed as he, Reiko, Earl and Neela entered the garage.

“What’s up with you lot?” Sean questioned as Neela came over to hug Sean.

“Reiko and Neela are planning to go shopping this afternoon, yet again” Earl stated heading up the stairs with both Twink and Reiko behind him.

“You can never have too many shoes” Neela said with a smile as she gave Sean a brief kiss, “we we’re wondering if you wanted to join us Tabby?”

Looking up from the car engine, grease clearly on her right cheek, Tabby saw that Neela was waiting an answer. Should she go shopping? Tabby knew as soon as she stepped into a store her girl gene would take over and she would become another uncontrollable force.

“Umm…maybe not. When I step into a store my girl genes take over and I’m uncontrollable” Tabby stated sheepishly.

Neela and Sean laughed before Tabby noticed there were a few more laughs coming form the second level. Looking she saw that it was Earl, Twink and Han. Suddenly she began to think that wasn’t the best answer to give as her face began to turn a light shade pink. Before anyone could notice she went back to working away on the car.

“I have to you give you props on being honest, most girls aren’t” Han said with still a light chuckle laced in his voice.

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Tabitha’s P.O.V

I was only supposed to work into the late afternoon but that soon turned into later. The time I was done it was dark and everyone, except Han, was most likely at the races. When I work I tend to lose track of time. So when I was finished I cleaned up by having a quick shower and then got dressed in my clean clothes. I was wearing a pair of dark denim skinny leg jeans, a white long sleeve v-neck top that was not to tight but not to lose either, and finally a black and red vest. Neela had me pack it the night before since I was off to the races and wasn’t going to wear anything I didn’t feel comfortable in. Sure I didn’t like how reasonably tight these clothes were but she made me, like always.

“I see you’re finally finished” Han said looking up from a magazine he was reading as I walked out from the bathroom.

“Yeah…I guess so” I replied placing my bag on a chair near where he was sitting before picking up my thick grey jacket with black fur around the hood.

Hearing the sound of paper and then movement, I guess Han was putting down the magazine and getting up. And when I turned around with my jacket on and bag in hand I found myself to be correct. Heading down the stairs and too his car I got in followed by Han who started the engine, reversing out of the garage he stopped to lock up and then we we’re off to the races. Usually I hate the fact I am going but something about being with Han changed that. It’s been like that since he stuck up for me and raced. Sure I hated it being about me but it showed he thought highly of me. And I couldn’t be any more respectful of Han then I am now.

“You’re quiet” he suddenly said pulling me from my light thoughts.

“I know…just doing some light thinking” I replied looking out the window at everything that pasted us, I didn’t feel the need to be my usual self, I haven’t felt that way for a while now.

“Oh really?” he seemed intrigued, “and what are you lightly thinking about?”

Turning to look at him I gave him the ‘you serious’ face and he counted with a smirk that said ‘you bet’.

Sighing I turned back to look out the window and answered him truthfully, “just my life…how it is right now. How I find myself trusting you more and more…along with everyone else. But at the same time miss back home…I miss my family”.

Han didn’t reply for some time, I think he was thinking over my words and thinking of something to reply with. I didn’t mind if he didn’t speak. I liked this silence, it’s not uncomfortable nor is it over relaxing. But when he spoke I actually found myself smiling at the words he used. I think my missing home is slowly going away.

“Why miss home? Your home is here with all of us…as your family”.

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