Page 7 of Raven's Daggers
“That’s because I never take my helmet off after races. I mean, sure, most know they get their asses handed to them by a chick. But for those who don’t, the look on their face when they see who I am, is priceless. I’ll be sure to look for you next time.” I sass back as I walk over to my bike. Their gaze follows me before Reyes tosses me my keys and raises an eyebrow.
“Here’s your keys. Next time he goes to a race, I’ll make sure to be there so I can watch you both.” He gives me a coy smirk.
“I’ll make it easier for you. I race Thursday night and Friday night. Guess if you wanna know where, your brother here, or your car friend, can fill you in.” I smirk back before hopping on my bike and starting her up. Before I can lift the kick stand, Luis quickly calls out to me,
“You’ll definitely see us again. Pleasure doing business with you.” He says mockingly as Reyes adds in,
“Oh, you’ll be seeing us real soon, Little Devil,” he smirks, licking his lips. I have to force myself to look away from his mouth as I slowly pull out of the garage.Damn, they are going to be trouble.
Pulling up to Naomi’s car, she tosses me my helmet and I ask her where she wants to go for lunch. Telling me she knows the perfect place, I put my bike in gear and follow her.
Next thing I know, we’re pulling into a little mom and pops burger joint. Turning off my bike, I get off and set my helmet on the seat. I fix my hair while I wait for Naomi to get out of her car. Once she fixes herself up, we walk through the front door and the lady tells us to sit anywhere we’d like. Picking a table in theback, close to the window, we quickly take a seat and look at the menu while we wait for them to take our order.
Coming over to the table, the waitress takes our order, bringing our food out after a few moments. While we eat, we make conversation about the race this week. I tell her that Luis, Reyes’ brother, also races and that they will both be there too.
Once we’re done eating, and saying our goodbyes, I take off heading toward my house and she goes off in the opposite direction. I take my time, cruising all the way home. Nothing feels better than being on my bike at night, on the open freeway, getting lost in the music.
Chapter four
Raven
A couple of days later, I’m sitting at Orpheus waiting for Naomi to finish up at work. She wants to ride with me to the race tonight, so I told her I’d pick her up.
“Girl, are you almost done? You know I like to be there early.” I remind her, pacing the office. I don’t know why my nerves always get the best of me, but here we are, pacing a hole in the damn floor.
“Yeah, let me finish this last thing and then we can go.” She replies as she types away on her computer, not even looking my way.
“You still got your helmet right?” I stop in my tracks. I refuse to let her ride with me without one.
“Duh, I made sure to have one here and one at your house, just in case.” She answers. Finishing up whatever she was doing, she finally stands and we walk out of the office, seeing Eddie as we head out.
“Have a good night girls and be safe. Make sure to leave those assholes in your dust.” He says with a laugh which makes us chuckle.
“Oh, don’t you worry, I don’t plan on losing any time soon. However, did you know that your buddy Luis races?” Raising a brow at him in question. He just smirks.
“Of course I knew, that’s one reason I sent you to them. Other than the fact that they know what the hell they are doing. Only the best for my girls.” He replies with a playful tone. This man, always a step ahead of knowing everything. Naomi speaks up,
“Okay uncle Eddie, we gotta go or she will be late. We love you, we’ll be safe, she’ll kick ass, and we’ll see you later!” She rattles off, laughing as she hugs him. I head to Eddie and do the same, laughing with her as we turn to leave. Walking to the garage, I toss her helmet at her and grab mine, making sure our headsets are linked before we get on the bike.
Starting it up, she taps my leg twice for me to know she’s ready. Pulling out, I hearVigilante ShitbyTaylor Swiftblast through the headset and I instantly know Naomi is getting me in my zone.Bestie knows me too well.
Pulling up to where we’re meeting on the outskirts of town, I stop and let Naomi off. Taking her helmet off, she smirks,
“Kick their asses bitch. Leave them in your dust.” She slaps the back of my bike as I pull up to the starting line, blowing a kiss my way as she walks off. I hear a few more bikes come up while I’m sitting here waiting.I like to get here early so I can get my adrenaline pumping.Turning around, I realize I don’t know any of these guys, Not until the one on a black and red R1 lifts his visor and I lock on a pair of hazel eyes.
It’s Luis. Damn, guess he wasn’t playing about racing me tonight.He shoots me a wink that pulls me from my thoughts. I give him a two-finger salute and turn to face the starting line,flipping my visor down and kicking up the stand. A blonde chick walks in front of the line and waves a white flag in the air. She brings it up one more time before dropping it to the ground and we all take off.
Taking the lead, I catch a glimpse of Luis in my mirror to my left not too far behind me. This race is set up like a track, one big loop as it circles back to the start. We make it halfway down when I realize another rider to my right is coming up alongside me. Making it to the first curve, I drop a gear to slow down and lean into it.
Once I’m straight again, I throw her into sixth gear and take off, leaving everyone behind. Adrenaline pumps through me as I get ready to make it to the finish line.
Coming around the last curve, everyone on the sidelines comes into view and I can see Naomi jumping up and down.
Revving as I pass the finish line, I start slowing down. Glancing back, Luis is definitely farther behind than I thought, and everyone else coming up after him. Turning the bike around, I pull up close to the sidelines where Naomi is, along with the rest of the crowd. Running up to me, she cheers,
“Yes, bitch! I knew you’d have this in the bag. However, that guy on the black and red bike got close a couple of times.” I laugh, taking off my helmet.
“That guy is Reyes' brother, Luis. He only got close because I let him.” I step off the bike and catch the “what the fuck?” look on her face.