Family No Matter What

40.6

"Man, you really got to loosen up," Tej tells Hobbs as they enter the car sale. "You can't just throw a bunch of factory line Beemers at people and expect..."

"Hey..." Hobbs says defensively as he grabs a brochure. "That car is a hell of a car. You're talking about twin turbo V8, spitting out 560 ponies, son."

"He reads the brochure," Tej taunts as he grabs a glass of champagne. "I'm proud. But with cars, you have to customize. It's all between you and the car you build. It's a bond, it's a commitment."

"It sounds like a marriage," Hobbs retorts with a small smile.

"Yeah, but with cars, when you trade up, they don't take half your shit," Tej says on agreement causing Hobbs to laugh.

"Jesus," Hobbs says as he starts looking through the brochure. "With price tags like this, these cars better be made out of gold." Tej starts looking around at all of the cars. "You ain't thinking about stealing these cars, are you, Parker?" Tej shrugs causing Hobbs to frown before a man walks up to them.

"Kitchen help entrance is towards the back," The man tells them, causing Hobbs to look at him confused.

"Come again?" Hobbs asks him.

"I don't mean any offense, gentlemen, but you couldn't possibly afford the cars in this auction," The man explains before looking at Tej. "Substantial lack of gaudy jewelry, no entourage, no honeys. Clearly you're not a 'baller'." The man then turns to Hobbs. "And you. Hmm. Shoes, shirt, trousers. Functional. And your posture, too rigid, no swagger. My guess is military. Take home of 50,000 a year. That's U.S. Which is not enough to be playing here. So, if you're not kitchen help, then you must be in the wrong place. But please, do finish your champagne." Jayden laughs having watched the whole and having seen Hobbs' and Tej's offended faces.

"Hello, boys," Jayden says as she stands beside Hobbs with a smirk on her face. Hobbs can feel his jaw drop at the sight of her in a dress.

"Ah, Miss Jayden," The man says with a kind smile. "I'm sorry if their presence is a bother to you. I was just asking them to leave."

"Hmm..." Jayden says with a sly smirk as she glances between Hobbs and Tej. "Now why would I be bothered by my boyfriend and friend?" Jayden slips her arm through Hobbs' before kissing him on the cheek as the man looks at her in shock.

"I'm terribly sorry, Miss Jayden," The man starts to ramble. "I had no idea."

"Of course you didn't," Jayden says with her smirk never leaving. "I guess it's best to never judge a person by their looks."

"Y... yes, Miss Jayden," The man says before looking between Hobbs and Tej. "I'm terribly sorry. Enjoy your time." The man quickly walks off as Jayden lets go of Hobbs' arm, turning to face the men.

"What are you doing here?" Hobbs asks her.

"Clearly saving both of your asses," Jayden says with a giggle. "Oh, and I definitely couldn't miss out on this duo. And I'm certainly glad I came because that was very entertaining." Hobbs playfully rolls his eyes at her.

"Oh, he needs to be taught a lesson," Tej says as he points in the direction the man had walked off to.

"Oh this should be good," Jayden says with a smirk.

"Like I said, you ain't stealing these cars," Hobbs says as he looks at Tej.

"I got this," Tej says with a smirk.

Jayden drives the white Mustang into the hideout before walking over to Hobbs and Tej.

"So this is how you 'got this'? By buying all of his cars?" Hobbs questions Tej.

"What good is having millions of dollars in the bank if you don't spend any of it?" Jayden asks him with a smirk as Tej nods in agreement.

"But don't worry about that," Tej says with a smirk. "Watch this." The man then walks over to them.

"Mr. Parker, Miss Jayden, again, can I just express our gratitude and say how much we appreciate your business. If there's ever anything else you need, you just have to ask," The man explains causing Jayden to smirk.

"Anything?" Jayden asks him.

"Mmm-hmm," The man says in agreement.

"Now that you mention it, my swaggerless friend here, he really likes the shirt you have on," Tej says causing Jayden to hold back a laugh as the man looks at him confused.

"This shirt?" The man asks.

"That shirt," Tej answers him.

"I'm not entirely sure that this shirt would fit your friend," The man says with a chuckle.

"It will fit," Hobbs tells him.

"He needs a shirt that's a little less..." Tej starts.

"Functional," Hobbs finishes for him.

"That's it functional," Tej says in agreement.

"Okay," The man begrudgingly says before taking off his jacket.

"I'll hold that," Hobbs tells him.

"Come on, man, time is money," Tej tells the man as he fumbles with the buttons of his vest.

"Yes, doing my best," The man says before sliding the shirt over his head.

"Damn, You need some hedge clippers for that shit," Tej says as Jayden tries not to gag from the sight of all of his chest hair.

"Well, if that will be all..." The man starts as he holds out the shirt.

"And the pants, too," Hobbs says after handing the man his jacket.

"Right," The man says causing Jayden to hold back a laugh.

"While you're at it, let me get that watch," Tej adds. "I like that watch."

"This is for you," The man says as he hands Hobbs the pants as Jayden holds back a laugh at the sight of his pink underwear. "And this is for you."

"Thank you," Tej says as he takes the watch.

"Good day, gentlemen. Miss Jayden," The man says before walking away. Jayden lets out a laugh as Tej shows off his new watch. Tej walks away before Hobbs throws the clothes in the trash. Hobbs turns around to find Jayden walking around the Mustang with a smile on her face.

"Jay," Hobbs says causing her to look up at him. "Did I tell you that you look absolutely beautiful?" Jayden could feel her cheeks heat up as she looks down at the dress.

"I feel awkward," Jayden tells him with a small laugh.

"Well, you make awkward look beautiful," Hobbs says with a chuckle as they stand chest to chest.

"Thank you," Jayden whispers out as she feels Hobbs leaning in.

"It's the truth," Hobbs says just as quiet before Jayden leans up to meet him in a kiss.