CHAPTER III

As usual by the time Levon reached the street, it was already flooded with people and some loud music. She removed her helmet placing it on her bike. There were also other bikes parked. She straightened her hair which was in pony tail and her leather jacket. She walked through the crowd recognizing some familiar faces. She watched some girls in just bikinis dance to the music while some guys joined them. It was a very lively place and nothing out of the ordinary was happening. People were smoking weed, drinking, dirty dancing and a lot other stuff. Many deals were being done at this night. "Von, nice to see you are here." she knew that voice and he was the last person she wanted to meet although she also she knew couldn't avoid him because he was popular.

"Scar," she said her voice neutral to the tattooed large guy in front her. "You look more beautiful every time I see you." he complimented. "Thanks," Levon said. "You seen my brothers anywhere?" she asked. "I saw Leo with the guys and Liam is probably with Mase." he replied. "Well thanks." Levon tried walking away to go search for her brothers. "Not so fast." Scar blocked her way and she inwardly groaned not wanting his drama. Scar as he was called had always liked Levon and had done everything to court her but Levon was not interested. He was really a persuasive guy but she hated him. "What do you want Scar?" Levon asked impatiently.

"Is that a question Von? it's you I want but you are playing hard to get and you know what?" he came closer to her. "I am really getting tired and you know I always get what I want darling." he whispered mockingly. "I don't like you Scar and you should get that in that thick skull you got." Levon retorted angrily. "I can change that baby, just give me that chance." he smirked. "You wish," she scoffed. "Now get the fuck away from my way," Levon said firmly and seriously. "Okay tigress," he moved out of her way. "You are lucky I like you or else you would be paying for talking to me like that." "You don't scare me Scar," with that she walked away.

She continued searching for her brothers, she located Mase and Liam drinking with Sarah. "Hello guys," she interrupted their giggling. "Von girl," Sarah embraced her. "How has it been?" Levon asked. "As usual," Sarah was Levon's other girlfriend and they had been friends since high school. She had had a crush on her brother Leo but Mase also really liked her. "Who is racing tonight?" Levon asked. "I hear Gusto, Scar and TY." Liam replied. "That's going to be a nice one." Mase replied. Street racing on the roads of Detroit wasn't something new to anyone however it was illegal. The leaders bribe the officers on their race roads so as to be able to have their fun.

Saturday nights were the best nights where guys were able to do anything they wished. Sarah after a while excused herself to go to the rest rooms. "You should tell her, you know." Liam told Mason. "The bad thing she's still hung up on Leo." Mason said sadly. "Come on Mase, everyone knows Leo likes Catherine. You have a chance with her. You just have to man up and let her see the man you are." Levon coaxed. "I will try," he nodded. "No trying, now get your ass up and man up." Liam pushed him while they chuckled. Levon was still laughing with Liam when she heard a deep voice call her name. She immediately turned finding Blair in all his glory smiling at her. Levon immediately froze at the sight of someone she least expected to see and more so in such a place. She immediately excused herself and Liam also went to meet Leo.

"Blair, what a surprise!" she muttered shakily. "Me too, I didn't expect to find you in such a place." Blair smiled revealing his dimples. He was in his jeans and black shirt with a leather bomber jacket. He looked really handsome and Levon couldn't help the feeling in her stomach. "I could say the same for you." Levon said. "Just having some adventure if you can say." Blair replied. "Oh," was all she could say when his crystal clear blues were looking into hers. "I actually didn't know we were going to meet so soon." Blair blurted. "Well, we don't have a say in what happens in our lives." Levon smiled. "You are right.” he agreed. "You really look even hotter without the overall." Blair smirked at her checking her out.

Levon couldn't help the blush that crept up her face. She was dressed in her tight jeans and a black shirt with her denim jacket and boots. "Did you come to race or maybe looking for...?" Levon motioned to the hot girls that were standing opposite them probably stalking Blair. "Tim brought me here, I actually was looking for fun but I think I have got it." he smiled at her and Levon felt that tight feeling in her stomach. "Von," the annoying voice called her interrupting their intense gaze. "Who is this guy here? Do I know you man?" Scar asked Blair who was sternly looking at her and then Scar. "Fuck off Scar," Levon stood in the middle glaring at him. "Am sure he has a mouth darling." Scar raised an eyebrow at him.

"I am Blair, any problem?" he asked firmly. "I like your attitude man but this girl is mine." Scar murmured confidently making Levon glare at him. "It doesn't look like it. She actually hates your presence." Blair walked closer to her placing his hand at her lower back a thing that surprised Levon. Scar's face was turned into a glare and his fist clenched together with his jaw while Blair held a challenging look. "Come on," Levon pulled him from the audience they had attracted. She led her away from Scar to a safer place. "Shit!" Levon muttered leaving his hand. "I didn't know you were popular here." Blair smiled. Was the guy serious? They were in trouble due to what had happened back there. Scar had to get back to them in anyway and it scared the shit out of her.

"You do realize this is no situation to be smiling?" Levon glared at him. Blair now stared at her calmly like everything was normal. "Levon, you don't need to get worked up." Blair calmed her by the gesture of his hands on her shoulders. "You don't understand, Scar is a dangerous man." Levon explained frustrated. "Look here Levon, am also dangerous and I don't care what he's capable of." Blair calmly said. "This is no joke Blair, he might hurt you." "He will not do anything to me. I know pretty well how to deal with such guys." "Oh Christ!" "Hey, what did he mean by you being his girl?" Blair curiously asked his eyes searching hers. "He likes me and wants me to become his girlfriend but I hate that asshole." Levon angrily muttered. "I see that I have competition now” Blair smirked making Levon shoot a dazed glance at him. "Do you want to go somewhere? Because if we surely stay, its not going to end well." Levon suggested. "Brilliant idea." Blair smiled. "I will just inform Tim." he excused himself to call Tim.

Levon had found herself in an ugly situation and that with Blair. She really liked that he stop up to him confidently although she knew what guy Scar was, that's what scared her the most. He turned around and smiled at her which she returned back so as not to look nervous. Blair returned to his call and Levon started wondering how things had changed in a matter of seconds. "Shall we go?" Blair asked interrupting her thoughts, she nodded. They walked to where her bike was and this was causing havoc in her mind how it was going to be. "I am driving," Blair blurted out as if reading her mind. "No," she protested immediately Blair giving her a curious look. "I mean this is my bike so I will drive." she murmured awkwardly making him chuckle.

"This might be your bike but there is no way you are driving me." "Is it because I am a woman?" Levon challenged. "Don't pull that card now Levon." he threw her the helmet and he hopped on. "Are you staying there or we are leaving?" Blair asked and she groaned before putting on the helmet and hopping on. "Do you know you are so annoying?" Levon grunted making him stifle a laugh. "So have been told." She gave him the key and hastily snaked his waist. It all felt new and overwhelming. She was surprised when he made her tighten her grip around his waist. He started the engine making his way from the street to somewhere else. "Where do you want to go?" Blair asked.

"I know of a bar around the corner, it's a really cool place." Levon suggested. It felt good being there with Blair driving her on her bike. She had never let anyone ride it but a person she barely knew was riding it like he owned it, she was truly in trouble. She felt comfortable placing her head on his back, it felt really nice. They halted to the bar which was really good with all the dazzling lights and slow melodious tunes playing and it wasn't packed. Levon always came to this bar when she always hanged up with Whitney and Sarah. They loved it for it's cool atmosphere. "Cool place," Blair commented as they sat down on the table. "Told ya," she said. "Von," the waiter called surely surprised by her appearance. "Patrick, nice to see you." Levon smiled.

"And who might be this gentleman? it's actually new for you to bring along a guy." Levon felt like punching Patrick for being nosy. "Haha Patrick, not funny." she said sarcastically glaring at him. "I was just saying." he shrugged. "Now better do your job you nosy prick." "What will you have then my dear customers?" he sweetly asked. "Two bottles of beers if you don't mind?" Levon looked at Blair. "I have no problem." Blair replied. "Two beers coming right away," Patrick said then walked away making her sigh in relief. "What?" she asked Blair who was staring at her with a curious look. "It seems you don't have a good reputation with men." Blair commented making her gulp in surprise. That was the last thing she wanted him to find out.

"Actually for your own information, I live with four men and I can handle them." Levon defended. Patrick came back with their beers and opened them with loud pops. "Enjoy yourselves," he said and left. "Four men, that's odd." Blair sipped his beer. "My brothers Leo and Liam, father and then my cousin Mason. It's hectic but I can assure you, I can manage if I have survived all these years." Levon smiled. "Sounds interesting," "So how about you Blair Ford? What brings you to such a small town?" Levon asked curiously. "I came for a small vacation, to spend time with my family for probably two weeks and then go back to California." "Oh," she said trying to masquerade her disappointment. "What do you do in California?" "I am an artist."

"Wow, so you paint and all that stuff like Da Vinci?" she asked in an awkward way. "I paint or draw what comes to my mind and stuff like that like Da Vinci." Blair chuckled at her. "So where you from?" "California." "I actually live with my aunt in California I think ever since I was sixteen. I came to visit my parents since it has been long." he explained. "And you?" he asked. "I have nothing to tell," she lied. "I have told you about me so it's your turn. Tell me about college, family anything." "You are going to get bored." "I am still ears Levon." she realized he actually never called her Von like the others, he used her full name. "Why do you call me by my full name? Most people call me Von." Levon asked. "I like your full name, it's beautiful just like you." Levon couldn't help the stain on her cheeks and probably neck. "I also love it when you blush, you look cute."

Levon couldn't control the butterflies in her stomach this time. Blair was big on flirting and it was affecting her in a way she didn't want. "Who are you Levon?" Blair asked curiously. They had been talking for several hours now and he was still eagerly listen to her blabbering about her high school. "You want another beer? I am sure you tired of my blabbermouth." "I am fine Levon, you at least need a sober driver." Blair smiled at her. Levon had had two bottles and Blair was still on one. She thanked God, she wasn't light headed as such but still she was tipsy. "I also like your stories, they are entertaining." "We should really get going before it's late. I have to wake up early tomorrow." Levon said. "Okay. I will pay the beers then." "I will pay my bill," she intervened. "No Levon, I'm paying and you are not fighting me on this." Blair stood up and went to the counter paying their bill and coming back for her.

"Can you walk?" he asked. "I am not drunk Blair, I can do it myself." she walked leading him while Blair just chuckled. "Don't ever do that again? I have money to pay for my drinks." Levon glared at him when they reached the bike. "Is this still about that Levon for Christ's sake. I wanted to pay for them." Blair defended. "I didn't appreciate that." "Okay, I won't do it again. Now shall we go?" she glared at him one last time before she put on the helmet. Levon didn't want anyone's money and more so Blair's. She didn't want to feel like she was taking advantage of him.

The whole ride was quiet and full of somewhat tension. He halted at her home Levon hopping off first and he followed. So this was it, the awkwardest moment of the night. "I am sorry for lashing out at you. It's just I don't want you to feel like am taking advantage of your money." Levon apologized. "I understand your concern but I wanted to pay for the drinks like a gentleman." Blair replied. "So how you going to get home?" Levon asked caringly. "I am going to call Tim to probably come get me." he shrugged. "I will give you company as he comes." Levon suggested. Blair excused himself to call Tim before he went back to were she was standing. "He will be here in ten minutes." Blair informed her. "Your father?" he asked. "He is asleep by now. It gets tiring sometimes and he's aging so me and the boys make sure to do most of the work." Levon said.

"And what about your mom?" he asked curiously and her face allover a sudden saddened.

"I am sorry for asking. If you are not comfortable with it, we can forget I ever asked." he immediately muttered seeing her reaction. "She left, she married some rich man and left me and dad with my siblings," she calmly replied. It wasn't a sore topic for her since she had grown to get used to it for the last years. She just hated her mom. "I am so sorry." "You shouldn't, it's not that it's your fault." "Levon," he called gaining her attention, his eyes locking with hers. The tension could be felt between them and Levon was becoming anxious with the feeling in her gut and now his stare was ruining everything. His blue orbs that stared at her like they could read her soul.

Blair inched closer and suddenly her heart went to overdrive due to the closeness. He stared at her lips and she felt it that he wanted to kiss her and she wanted it. All the nerves in her body were screaming for her to do it. The anxiety was killing her so much as much as it killed him. She could see it in his blues that were shining under the moon and street light. "You know I am taking all my self-control to not kiss those tempting lips of yours." Blair anxiously muttered. Their breathing was heavy now and he cupped her face.

"I really like you Levon and I know we have just met but I can't help it." he pleaded while she stared in amazement at the urgency of his words. She wanted to tell him she liked him too but she couldn't even open her mouth due to the emotions she was having.

"I like you Levon and I can't help it..." he kissed her immediately.

The feeling of his lips against hers was the best. He tasted like beer and something sweet. She knew she was going to regret it later but she shrugged the thought away enjoying the moment. Everything just vanished in thin air and it was only her and Blair. Her whole body was becoming hot and she didn't want to stop. She didn't even care if anyone found them. Blair broke the kiss both their breathing heavy and rugged.

A familiar car halted besides the road and it was cue to live. "This is not over but I will have to say good night Levon. Sleep tight." he pecked her temple while she stayed gawking at him. It was just unbelievably true. Levon had kissed a guy she had only met two days back when she had promised herself that he was off limits. The Audi sped away and she remained feeling his lips on hers. She was honestly ruined now. She had promised but had broken her own rules.