Happiness Doesn't Come Easily

Disclaimer: I don’t own any of the characters from the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. I do however own Abigail Boswell, Helena Roberts Boswell, Derek, Brit and the name Jonathan as Sean and Abi’s father’s name since it was never mention in the movie to be otherwise. I also own Grady’s Garage. I don’t own Tierra or Hiero, but I am using them with permission from their owner. I am making no money off of this.

Chapter Three

The next morning Abi was woken up to her phone ringing off the hook. She groped for the phone and upon finding it debated whether to throw it across the room or answer it and make whoever was calling sorry later. Picking up the receiver Abi mumbled into it, "Ello?"

"Hey sexy." said a deep voice on the other end of the line.

"Oh god it’s too early for this Derek. It’s over I’m not coming back even if you were the last man on the planet and it was up to us to repopulate the earth. Now it’s very early here and I’m not in the mood to deal with you so good bye!" Abi said as she slammed the phone back down. She flipped over on her back and groaned. As she was slowly drifting back to sleep her stomach picked that moment to growl. Groaning Abi sat up in bed and sighed. She picked up the phone and ordered room service. As she was waiting for her breakfast she quickly showered, threw on some clothes and packed a bag. By the time she was finished there was a knock on her door.

Abi opened her door and let the guy wheel in a cart full of food. She gave him a nice tip and sat down to enjoy her breakfast. Twenty minutes later and Abi was stuffed. She couldn’t have eaten another thing. She picked up the phone and dialed. Waiting for someone to pick up the phone Abi flipped on the T.V. She started flipping through the channels trying to find something to watch.

"Hello Grady’s. This is Billy how can I help you?"

"Billy did you give my hotel number to Derek?"

"Why?"

"He called me damn it! Billy I told you not to give it to anyone, but Rome and Brian. How could you give it to Derek? Of all the people in Barstow you could have given it to, you chose to give it to the one person I truly wish had never been born."

"Abi I didn’t give it to him intentionally. He came in wanting some parts for his Honda and I had your number on the counter from when I gave it to Rome. He took it. I’m sorry Abi."

"Oh alright. I forgive you this time." Abi said.

"Thanks babe, you’re the best. So when are you coming home?"

"I’m not sure. I just got here and it turns out that I have a younger half-brother. I’d like to get to know him and besides I have no money for a plane ticket home. So unless you’re thinking of sending me money you need to be patient." Abi said as she glanced at the clock and grinned. "Hey B, I gotta split. I’m due in at work and then I’m going to a race tonight. I’ll call you back later, ok." Abi said as she hung up the phone.

She grabbed the bag she had packed after getting dressed and headed out the door. Five minutes later she walked into Han’s garage and set her bag down by the door so she wouldn’t forget to change before she left for the race. Tonight she was hoping Reiko would let her behind the wheel so she could race the so-called "Drift King" himself. She smiled at the thought of him eating her exhaust pipe
Abi set to work on Han’s RX-7. She noticed it wasn’t running right the other day and thought she knew what the problem was. Popping the hood Abi quickly found the problem. She was in the process of fixing Han’s car when she felt a pair of arms surround her. Abi turned her head and found herself staring at her boss’ profile.

"What are you doing?" asked Han.

"Just fixing your car. It wasn’t sounding right yesterday. Do you mind moving?"

"Why am I making you nervous?" Han whispered in Abi’s ear. Abi twisted in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered in his ear, "If you don’t let go of me now, I promise that no race rat will ever want you again after I get through with you." Abi then pressed a kiss to his neck as she turned back around to finish with his car. Han quickly stepped back and walked away. He had gotten the idea of what she’d do to him if he’d pressed his advantage.

Abi’s shoulders were shaking as she thought back to the look in Han’s eyes as she threatened him. Looking up from the new car she was now working on she caught Han watching her. Quickly looking down she felt a blush creeping up her face. Swearing softly Abi turned back to the object at hand.

Abi only looked up again when she heard everyone arriving. Taking that as her cue, Abi headed over to the door and picked up her bag she’d left there. Walking into the bathroom, Abi closed the door and flipped the light on. She kicked off her boots and pulled off her jeans and tank top. Rolling both items of clothing into a ball she stuffed them into her bag where she pulled out a pair of leather pants and a leather vest. Abi also pulled out her make-up bag and her three-inch heeled boots that she always races in.

Once she was dressed in her race outfit she reapplied her make-up to be dark and smoky. She left her hair down. Taking one last look at herself in the mirror, Abi smiled and flipped off the light in the bathroom. She walked out into the garage and had to grin when everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at her.

"What? Do I have something in my teeth?" Abi asked innocently as she headed over to Reiko.

"Damn woman! You look hot!" called out Earl. Abi laughed and replied, "Thanks. This is my lucky outfit. I’ve never lost a race in it."

"So you going to race tonight?" asked Reiko.

"Yeah. I’m thinking of challenging your so-called Drift King, if he’s got the balls to be beat by a woman." Abi said as she leaned on the hood of Reiko’s car. Han walked up to her and smiled.

"So you think you’ll win tonight? D.K.’s not called the Drift King for nothing, you know."

"Yeah I know, but he’s never raced me, now has he?" Abi said as she pressed closer to Han. Abi quickly pulled away from Han and got into Reiko’s car. Reiko quickly followed and they set off to the parking garage where Reiko pulled into a space and tossed Abi her keys as they got out.

Abi looked around and saw all the same race rats in their hooker heels just like last time. Pulling out her cell phone she quickly dialed a number and waited for someone to pick up.

"Where the hell are you?"

"Hello to you too, Bri. It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Sorry I haven’t called in awhile, but I’ve been busy. I just wanted to let you know that I’m racing tonight. Wish me luck, babe."

"Bring back the money, girl. You got on your lucky outfit?"

"Yeah of course. I never race unless I’m wearing it. Oh get this I’m not just racing I’m drifting! How messed up is that. I just hope I can remember everything that Grady taught me. I haven’t drifted in ages, but let’s just say the so-called "Drift King" pissed me off the other night and I’m going to try everything I can to kick his ass."

"I know you’ll do fine. Now go out there and kick his ass."

"Thanks, Bri. Oh by the way where are you?"

"I’m down here in Miami. Some shit happened and I had to make a run for it. I’m not a cop anymore."

"You got in trouble over a girl didn’t you. I thought I taught you to keep your dick in your pants, dumbass. Listen I don’t have time to yell at you properly so I’ll do it at another time. I have to go." Abi said as she hung up her cell.
Abi looked up as she saw the Hulkmobile make its way into the parking garage with her half-brother at the wheel. Abi walked up to Twinkie’s car and leaned in the drivers’ side window. "Hey Twinkie ready to see D.K. lose?"

"He’s never lost a race yet."

"Well he’s about to. I’m going to race him." Abi said as she walked away. Looking around she spotted Han in the same place he was last time, with his arm around two skanks. She also saw D.K. leaning on the hood of his car and talking with Han. Abi started to walk over when she noticed a new car driving into the lot. Once it was parked a very pretty girl of about seventeen got out and Reiko and Earl both headed over to her as did Sean.

As Abi watched Sean interact with this girl she noticed D.K. walking over to them and Twinkie heading for them too. When Han started to walk over Abi joined the crowd and stepped up beside Sean just as D.K. said, “Do you know who I am, boy?”

“You're like the Justin Timberlake of Japan.”

“You’re lucky boy. I’m about to race.”

“Let’s race.”

“You talk pretty tough for someone without a ride.”

“He can take my car.” Han said as he threw Sean the keys to his ’01 Nissan Silvia S15.

“No wait! I’ll race in Sean’s place.” Abi said as she stepped in between the two men.

“No it’s my reputation on the line. I’ll race him.” Sean said.

“Sean no. You’ll only get yourself killed.” Abi said, but nothing she was saying was getting through to him. She gave up and walked up to Han and said, “I hope you know what you’re getting your car into.”

“What? I want to see what the kid’s got.” Han said as he leaned on the hood of someone’s car. Abi shook her head and turned to follow Twinkie and Sean into the elevator.

“Do you know what D.K. stands for?”

“Donkey Kong?”

“Drift King.”

“Drift? What do you mean drift?” Sean asked as they stepped out of the elevator and saw two cars drift by.

“Still need a dictionary?” asked Twinkie. “You know that really famous painting of the woman smiling?”

“The Mona Lisa?”

“Yeah well this car is the Mona Lisa of the drift world. Han built it himself and his stuff ain’t cheap.” Twinkie said as Sean got behind the wheel of the car.

“What if I needed a thirty second lesson in drift?” Sean asked.

“Ok well there are several ways you can do this hand braking is the easiest. You know what just don’t hurt Mona ok.” Twinkie said as he walked away from Sean. He saw Han and just shook his head.

Abi walked up to Sean and leaned down to him, “Listen just don’t do anything stupid. When you’re going into the turns pulled your e-brake and turn your steering wheel the opposite way from your turn ok. You’ll be fine, just please don’t get yourself killed I just met you and I’d like to get to know my little brother ok.” Abi said as she turned to walk away from the car. She didn’t get very far when she was pulled down next to someone. She sighed as she knew who it was.

“What did I tell you before about touching me? Huh?” Abi said as looked at Han.

“What?”

“Do you really want me to hurt you?” Abi asked.

“Why are you so hostile to everyone?”

“No, you’re wrong. I’m not hostile to everyone. Just you and D.K. I’m perfectly nice to Reiko, Earl, and Twinkie.” Abi corrected him.

“Why?”

“Well I’m hostile to D.K. because he’s a prick and a half and you just disturb me.” Abi told him and they walked to the elevator to go up to the roof to see who won. Waiting to see how the race ends up was always the hardest for Abi. She hated to watch other race. She always wants to be the one in the race. Shortly after Han and Abi got out if the elevator D.K.’s car comes drifting up.

Abi groaned at that sight. She knew that meant that Sean had probably wrecked Han’s car all to hell. A few seconds later Sean comes up with a completely trashed car. Abi hung her head wondering how Sean was going to pay Han back for this.
“Don’t leave town kid.” Han said to Sean as he walked away. Abi had to laugh at the look on Sean’s face.

“Hey Sean I think Han owns you now sweetie. Let’s get you home.” Abi said as she pulled Sean out of the pile of junk he was sitting in and started back to the elevator.

“I told you not to race him, but do you listen? No you just go and race him anyway. You’re just as stubborn as me and I’m guessing we’re both like Dad.”

Together Abi and Sean flagged down a taxi and Abi gave the address. She then sat back and waited for the cab to reach their destination. About twenty minutes later it glided to a stop in front of the alleyway and Sean got out.

“Thanks for the ride. I’ll see you around I guess.” Sean said as he closed the door behind him and walked away. Abi asked to be taken back to the hotel and closed her eyes again.

Once Abi reached her hotel room she heard her cell phone ring.

“Hello?” Abi said

“Abi….?” Asked a small voice filled with tears.

“Tie? Hun what’s wrong?” Abi asked very concerned about why Tie was crying.

“I have to get away Abi. Can I come and stay with you please? Hiero isn’t himself anymore and he’s starting to scare me. Abi the guys can’t control him either it’s the drugs.” Tie said.

“Oh sweetie. Of course you can stay with me. Can you give me a couple days to clear up some stuff here and then I’ll fly back and help you pack and maybe knock some heads around ok.” Abi said.

“Can’t I just fly to you? You’re still in Barstow right?”

“Nope I’m in Japan right now. It’s a long story Tie I’ll tell you when I get there. I’ll be there in two days I promise. Just hang in there Tie. Listen it’s getting late and I just got back from a race. I’m pretty beat. Can I call you tomorrow?”

“Yeah. I’ll be around most the day. Just give us a buzz I know Leon has been missing you like crazy since you’ve been gone.”

“I’ve missed him and his pimp ways. Tell him I said hey, but don’t let them know I’m coming. I want it to be a surprise. I’ll call you tomorrow babe. Keep your chin up till then.” Abi said as she hung up the phone. She stripped off her clothes and pulled on a pair of boxers and a t-shirt and fell into bed. She was too tired to even take off her make-up. Within minutes she was asleep.