25 Year old Sage Kahlo found herself entering races not long after she turned 18, taking advice from 28 year old Malik Fox, long time champion of street racing, her skills improve to the point of being bet on in races.
When she becomes teacher for y...
Pulling into the parking lot next to Niko's fox body, I spotted him with a cigarette in his fingers a few feet from the bay door. A purple 1970's charger sat inside.
* the charger*
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Heading over to Niko, he put his smoke out and glanced at me. " You're late."
I shrugged and rolled up my sleeves, going inside and over to the soap shelf so I can power wash the car. Niko grabbed my arm then pushed my face to the side. Oh what now? Gonna complain about a single hickey? He kissed my neck okay? So what. It was a friendly kiss to comfort me. It meant nothing... Right?
" Sage."
" Niko."
" Malik?"
I paused, holding my breath. "... Maybe."
He rolled his eyes and threw the soap bucket at me. Ass. I poured the soap in and got to work.
I wont deny, it is amazing being around cars all day and night. It's my passion. It's what I like to do. Alas, i only work here till 3 then wait tables at Vicky's diner till 6. I mean I was gonna pick up an early morning job too but didn't find anything.
Niko hit me with the hose, catching my attention. " When are you heading to the races?"
" Nine maybe. I dunno if I'm even going."
He cocked an eyebrow. " Sage. The all time undefeated champ of racing. Not going? What's the matter?"
I shrugged and washed down the side of the beautiful car. He doesn't need to know about Erik... I mean he's just a kid. Why am I letting this kid scare me away from my passion?
Shaking my head, I scrubbed the car with the non scratch mitt. Niko grabbed my wrist as I passed it to him so he could do the other side. Wiping the bloody soap from my knuckles, my breath hitched.
" Sage. What did you do?"
I shook my head, pulling away and using the power washer to rinse the car. " Its nothing." I called over the noise. " Just drop it."
" We're gonna talk about that later."
I'd rather not... Cuz if he finds out I beat some kid, I'll be getting a lecture about how it's technically illegal. Plus Niko is protective of me so the whole thing with Erik wouldn't go over too smoothly.
***
Niko grabbed my arm just as I reached my car, now finished with work. He leaned on his fox body that was parked in front of me. " Spill it." He said, gesturing to my hand. " Do I need to ' speak' to a disrespectful boyfriend."
" No and hes not my boyfriend! He didn't do anything."
He crossed his arms and I stole a glance at my watch. Fuck. 2:30.
