133Two Months Later…
Buzz. Buzzz. Buzzzz.
A hand flew out from under the covers to push the vibrating phone away from her head. It kept buzzing but at least it wasn't right in her ear. Then the buzzing stopped. Kate was so grateful that the cursed thing wasn't making any noise. She sighed sleepily and moved more into the very warm body of her partner.
He didn't make a sound and she got the feeling he was still sound asleep. Well, with good reason, she thought as she drifted off to sleep. Last night had been a huge race and partying till late, really only getting to bed a few hours ago. Okay so technically they got home at a "reasonable" hour but both had been too hyped up to sleep. While they had gone to bed, they didn't sleep. Not till what felt was only an hour ago. But hell she had thoroughly enjoyed those rounds.
Buzz. Buzzz. Buzzzz. Buzzzz. Buzzzzzz.
Kate groaned sleepily (and rather loudly) at the sound of Han's phone vibrating, again.
Who the hell wants us at this time of night slash morning? God, what was the time? Can someone just shut that stupid piece of junk up?
Buzz. Buzzz. Buzzzz.
Kate rolled under the covers, leaving Han's embrace slightly, to get that stupid phone and turn it off – whoever it was could call them later; they were sleeping. Though Kate only left his embrace for a second, Han reacted straight away. And she was only able to leave his embrace for a second because Han was quick to pull her back into his very warm arms and chest.
She couldn't help but smile. Ever since the race night two months ago, they had been closer than ever. It had also helped that Takeshi had left and hadn't been seen since. And while Sean and Twinkie and the team were still around, it was just her and Han. Them against the whole world.
"Your phone," she whispered as it continued to buzz.
"Ignore it," he told her as he pulled her closer to him.
She moaned something that sounded like, "Pick up the damn thing," that Han ignored. He had gotten very good at ignoring those sort of requests when he had something else on his mind. Something must more fun than answering a phone.
He rolled her over so her back was into the mattress and he was kneeling over her. Slowly he started kissing every square inch of her causing her to moan and stutter and tremble. The vibrating phone soon stopped and as Kate squeezed her eyes closed to Han's ministrations, the phone was soon ignored.
Hell the things this man could do with his hands, not to mention his very talented tongue, it was enough to drive any girl crazy and put her mind on anything but the blasted phone.
Buzz. Buzzz. Buzzzz.
Just as both were really beginning to enjoy where their kisses were leading, the phone started to vibrate again. This time, Kate couldn't ignore it.
"Han," she whimpered as he moved down her body.
She tried to push him off but he grabbed her hands so she couldn't push him away. She moaned softly but as he met her lips with his own, she broke away.
"Han, no sex till you answer that damn phone," she told him hotly, her Australian ascent very strong.
He let go of her hands and she reached for the phone that was now hanging off the edge of their bedside table. She thrust him the buzzing phone, promptly ignoring the smirk the Asian man had on.
"Better be good Twinkie," he greeted, watching Kate as she looked back at him.
"Some guy's down here saying he knows you,"
Han sat up, sliding off her and moving away. This caused Kate to get concerned. Whatever Twinkie was saying, it was damn important. She sat up in the bed, pulling the sheet up to her chest as Han got off the bed.
"Who?"
"Says you ran with him in Mexico, got you hooked on American muscle,"
"You don't say,"
"What's going on?" Kate asked quietly.
"Says the name's Toretto; mean anything to ya?"
"Tell him to race Sean. We'll be there for the end,"
Han hung up and turned to Kate. The worry disappeared from her as she saw his smirk was back in place.
"Want to meet someone?" he questioned, sitting back on the bed.
"I suppose this guy is important so I better. You do know you're giving up sex?" she said, teasingly.
"Who said anything about givin' it up?"
He smirked and moved his hand to her…
Fast and Furious
Flushed and looking like she just rolled out of bed (which she literally did), Kate stood with Han at the top of the racetrack waiting for Sean and some mystery guy to turn up. She had barely got clothes on when Han was pulling her out the door; he had finished her off – it was the reason she was flushed.
Since that night where she had almost shot Takeshi and where Sean had won the race of a life time, things at the races had only changed a little. Now Twinkie ran the races, Sean was the new DK and at every race with Neela by his side. Han had been put on permanent bed rest for six weeks but now was able to leave the house but wasn't allowed to drive just yet.
And Kate noticed that he didn't seem too worried about driving; she knew he enjoyed her driving him around. She had the feeling that he only liked this because he could tease her till she was on that edge while she was driving (which meant she was so wired when they got home, that they rarely left the bedroom).
Kate and Han were living in their own apartment, across the street for where their new garage was being built. Though technically it was Han's, Twinkie and Sean would be the managers with Han being a silent partner keeping things afloat. Kate liked that he was letting the boys really build the garage and be their own persons. She knew Han enjoyed not having the responsibility anymore.
Now that they were at one of the new drifting places, Kate knew that this guy was important to Han. This was the first week Han was able to really "participate" in their bedroom activities (his hands had been very busy these last few weeks), so to get him away from their place this guy had to be special, family almost.
Kate entwined her fingers with Han's. Han would need intense physical therapy for many more months to come and would likely always need the help of a walking cane. He was making good progress and Kate was happy. Though she hadn't gone back to work, she was helping Han which was kinda like work but so much more enjoyable.
Han had told she could go back to work, that he didn't need a carer or her to stay home and do nothing. But Kate had seen the way he looked at her when she went to physical therapy with him and when he managed to do something new – like walking to the bathroom without the walking cane – that she had just told him that she didn't want to work. That she was now a lady of leisure and wanted to stay home.
He had grinned at her and kissed her soundly. And though Kate at times missed the hospital, she didn't regret not going back. She was happy. She had never been so happy, well not recently anyway.
Things with Han were close to perfect; they had never been stronger and more truthful. It was really a wonderful time for both of them. And for Han, though he was injured he was happy, truly happy.
"Here they come!"
Kate took his hand and squeezed it lightly. He looked to her and she smiled. He gave her a rare smile as the winner came through and the crowd went wild. Kate watched Han light up as his friend hyped the crowd up. Kate watched as the crowd part as a young girl walked through and went to the giant's arms.
The man who was as large as a giant grinned as he saw the young girl. The man grabbed her and kissed her soundly. The girl laughed and hugged him. Kate noticed the blush that spread across her cheeks at something the man said. In return the giant treated her with such tenderness that it surprised her.
The giant and his girl moved over to her and Han. She smiled to them and met the girl's eyes. The girl returned the smile and Kate felt a connection to the girl. She almost felt like she should protect her from the cruel racing world.
"Hey man," Han greeted, shaking the man's hand in a "man" shake.
"Good to see to ya again,"
The young girl smiled at Han in a brotherly way. She then hugged Han, surprising Kate. She hadn't realised that both of them knew Han.
"Kate, allow me to introduce one of the greatest drivers in the world and a very old friend of mine, Dominic Toretto and his girl Courtney,"
Kate shook the giant man's hand with a big smile. Courtney then hugged Kate, surprising her again. She hugged the young girl back.
"Good to meet you both,"
Dom nodded his hello.
"How are ya liking Tokyo?" Dom asked as the crowd moved away to start dancing.
"What do you have planned?"
"Nothing yet."
Somehow Kate didn't believe him and she could see that Han didn't either.
"Want come have a drink back at our place?" Kate asked as she saw Han deliberating on what to say.
Dom looked to Courtney who nodded making Dom nod. It seemed now that things were going to get interesting (good interesting she hoped) with Dominic Toretto and his girl around…
Fast and Furious
Author's Note: So this is it. The End. The very last chapter for Learning To Love Again. And hasn't it been a ride? Yes there will be a sequel to Finding Home and Han and Kate will be in that.
I want to give a huge thank you to Scoop-GTI who was the best help I could ask for! You were brilliant! Thank you so much!
My new story will be published in a few months, possibly weeks. Till then xoxo Miss Hood