Good Luck, Darling!

Somewhere in Arizona, there's a sweet, honest garage shop called; M'amore Garaggi which literally translates to love garage. The most amazing and loving group of friends work there now but before it was a shop started from the love of cars and just tinkering. A man and a woman fell in love in Arizona on vacation with their families and had a healthy baby girl that they named Rosa Caruso which translates to Rose Boy. Funny, I know trust me, I know since I am Rosa but growing up in the shop everyone started calling me Oni which translates into Demon and honestly, it fits.

I took over the shop when I was around 17 not only because my old man and mama left this world but because I absolutely have an unhealthy obsession with cars. Do I wanna change it? No. Will I ever change it? No. I am glad to be unlike all the girls that wake up and put on 10 pounds of makeup as well as wearing revealing clothes to catch the attention of the opposite sex. Speaking of which I really don't like the opposite sex, no I am not a lesbian though I can't say I haven't tried but I just grew up around guys my whole life so I guess I don't beg for their attention like other women. I am walking from my sanctuary that my old man left me to my bike which is parked about a 10-minute walk down by the front gate. After getting off work last night I enjoyed the not 100-degree weather and decided to park and walk to the house. I have to head out right after the sun gets up to head to college and then the shop. Let me take you back to waking up this morning to let you know how amazing my day has been thus far. I woke up in my comfy, amazing bed to fall on the ground and probably bruised my freaking butt then went to brush my teeth but oh no, I am out of toothpaste and would have bought more yesterday but by the time I left the shop all the stores were closed. I screamed with my mouth shut to alleviate some anger and frustration.

I went and knocked on my roommate's door after confirming his truck outside the 2 story house through the window. I knocked louder and heard his low gruff voice call out " Just come in Oni!" I walked in shielding my eyes with my hand. " Yo, I am out of toothpaste can I borrow some? " I heard a woman huff in annoyance and him I think getting out of bed. " Yeah, of course Rosa. Go ahead, you know where the restroom is." I raced over keeping my eyes down because I had walked in on some weird shit before and I just didn't wanna relive that. Seeing your brother not by blood but someone who has grown up with you since you were in diapers naked and balls deep in someone is gross. I put some toothpaste on my toothbrush and head back to my restroom to get ready for school. " You know you didn't have to wake me for this, just come grab something if you need it." I scoffed with my toothbrush in my mouth already brushing my teeth and looked in the mirror at him. " Jakey, last time I did that I was literally traumatized, and not only that, you proceeded to give me the sex talk as if I was the one that was getting laid, the next day." Jakey walked over and kissed me on the top of my head. " Hey, you're our sweetheart we just wanna protect you. " I rolled my eyes and started brushing my hair that I recently dyed back to black, which has grown pretty long since I don't wanna cut it. I went to my closet and grabbed a black tank top with Black skinny jeans that had holes in them. I liked these jeans as they had red roses embroidered on them. I went to my black dresser and grabbed a black sports bra and some black boy shorts then headed to my restroom I put my clothes on the hooks that are on the back of the door. I kinda am obsessed with black if you couldn't tell, then turned and bowed to Jake who was just about to leave for his one-night stand and he laughed doubling over. I took a nice cold shower knowing that today is gonna be a hot one. When I was done I realized I didn't grab a towel so I grabbed my phone and stopped playing music and called Jake. The phone rang a couple of times and then was cut off with " I am sorry I can't get to the phone right now please leave your name..." I hung up and heard someone in my room. " If you ain't Jake I'm a shoot you. " I said towards the door and then opened it a crack to see Jake handing me a towel. " I wouldn't dare, I know you are a good shot." I took the towel and mouthed a thank you.

I got dressed and went downstairs to start my coffee which Jake had already got ready and some toast for me. " You are a lifesaver. " I chuckled then kissed his forehead as I took my coffee and toast to the back porch to eat and smoke my morning cig. As I was scrolling through orders for this month's parts and cost for the shop as well as taking a bite of my toast I heard his one-night stand loudly talking so I could hear her probably on purpose. " Aw, I don't get any breakfast Jakey? " I smirked knowing only those in the shop and I called him that but since I called him that, she was trying to mark her spot in his life. I heard a growl and then Jake went outside with her hot on his heels. " No, you can't call me Jakey, Em. Last night was fun and all but I have to get going. " Jake handed her phone and purse to her. Em as he called her I could hear huffed and left. I finished breakfast and my cig then went inside and did the dishes as I saw Jake with a bowl of cereal. " You know they always get us wrong, honey. " I smirked and said as I was drying my hands. " Yeah ew, don't call me that and I don't care because the women I fall for will understand and see you as a sister as well or I will die with all the fights I will have to hear." Jake got up to clean his bowl and then headed upstairs but stopped halfway. " Do you need a ride, Honey? " He smirked as he turned his head and yelled from the halfway point while I was getting my biker gear on and grabbing my backpack n keys at the bottom of the stairs. " No Honey, I will be just fine. " I stuck out my tongue and then headed out the door. Jake has always been the best friend anyone could ask for and people always assume things but I don't know, we tried to kiss once just to see if there was anything, and before we could even do it, we both laughed and said at the same time that we loved the other but not like this. Ever since then we have joked with little pet names that lovers use or helped the other when a one-night stand was being too much but there was no chemistry between us as lovers. So yeah, my morning was hell but hey I get to ride my gorgeous bike to school and uh, make a mental note to pick up toothpaste before I go to the shop.

I started my bike and just sat on her loving the purr she was giving me. I make sure to put my phone in my backpack so I don't drop it like last time, put on my helmet which I painted with pandas and had naked girl stickers on then I set out for school which isn't too far. I pulled up in the motorcycle parking spot that usually only has my bike in it but today there was a beautiful Harley and a helmet that was black with fuck off in red on the back of it. I smirked and parked leaving enough space for two bikes to fit in between us as a courtesy if one of our bikes fell over it wouldn't damage the other. I squatted next to my bike to get my phone out of my bag and texted Kyle my BGF, my best friend who is a proud man that loves other men, that I had arrived. I put my helmet in a bag and locked it up to my bike as I turned around I was engulfed in a hug. " Baby girl, omg, you have no idea who I was with last night!" Kyle must have finally gone out with his crush. " I have no clue, who? " I played along and acted as girly as I could which trust me had me cringing on the inside. Kyle looked at me and frowned. " Uh, who are you? Where is my badass girl? " I chuckled and then started walking to my first class. " Sorry, I had to. " Kyle ran to my side and linked arms with me. " Whatever, so I finally got to go on a date with Michael! " I turned to look at him as I was walking. " No way! I am so happy. How was it? Any hanky panky? " I wiggled my eyebrow suggestively to him. " Ha, no but the date was amazing. We went to Main Event and bowled and had some drinks and and just talked. It was amazing. " Kyle said as he was off into a distant world reliving it. " I am really happy and proud of you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Who won? " I asked as I walked into my first class which was English 101. " Uh, I did of course. " Kyle chuckled as he followed me in and sat down next to me. " Nice! " We high five and I got my laptop out which I had a paper taped on the front that said laptop on it because my multiple naked girls making out, smoking, or just posing on the front was distracting.

The class went as it always does and before I knew it me and Kyle were getting ready to head out, packing up our stuff. I dropped my pen and some dude that's been hitting on me for years handed it to me. " Hey, there's a party tonight. I was wondering if you wanted to go with me? " I chuckled and took my pen placing it in my bag. " Sorry, I'll be in the garage working till late since it's the weekend. " He smiled and nodded his head." You know the day you say yes, I will be on cloud nine." I smiled and grabbed Kyle to leave class. " Better luck next time, hun. " Kyle yelled over our shoulders and linked arms with me chuckling. We separated to go to our next class which we didn't have together as I walked into Economics and took a seat in the back, took out my laptop and started looking over the expenses of the shop. This month we have had more business so the cost is more than last month, just hoping I can keep the shop open. I finished the Excel sheet and sent it to my guys at the shop to go over and see if there are any parts and cost materials missing. I felt something behind me, I am not sure what it was or is. I just ignored and that's when I felt someone hugging me from behind. A low older voice decided to speak up " You forgot to put a decimal between the 4 and the 3, row 12 spot 5." I looked at the Excel sheet again and fixed it then sighed a thank you as I resent the new one to the guys. " This isn't for class Mrs. Caruso. " I straightened and then turned around to hug my old professor Mr. Lee. " Mr. Lee it is for the shop, I am sorry I will focus. " He hugged back and then sighed. " My daughter and wife's car needs work when can I come over? " I chuckled and opened our schedule. " I actually have an opening tomorrow I can look them over and let you know what needs to be done. " He laughed and nodded then walked to the front of the class. Mr. Lee is like a stepfather to me, he's been helping me out when he can since my dad passed. They used to be biker buds so I know he is loyal to my family. The class went by fast and as I exited I told Mr. Lee to call me tomorrow before he headed over so I could clear a slot. He nodded and I exited to go to my next class which was Psychology 101. I texted my tattoo artist that tomorrow I couldn't stop by to finish the tat and apologize as I entered the class. I sat down and took out my notebook because this teacher didn't trust us on our laptops. The class was in session and going by slowly when the door opened and a group of guys walked in and talked to the teacher. They all had black hair, different lengths, and black skinny jeans with matching black vans but different shirts covered by a leather jacket that had a patch on the back of the Grim Reaper. Assuming it wasn't a well-organized gang but they did it to stand out as their own little group. I smiled and we all got back to work and the lecture as they found seats in the classroom.

After class, I had a break of 30 minutes, so I walked to my bike and put my helmet on as I was trying to figure out what song to play for my little stroll to my smoking spot, the same group of guys stopped at the motorcycle next to mine. Thank god I had my helmet on, they wouldn't be able to tell it was me. I clicked Goddess by Xana starting my bike then backing out of the spot. I headed to my haven when I pulled up to an abandoned parking lot, leaning against my bike I took my helmet off to set it on my seat and lit my cigarette. My earbuds were still in and blasting when a black Jeep and the same motorcycle pulled up not too far from me. I just closed my eyes and mouthed the lyrics as I took drags of my cig not paying attention to the boys. Once the song finished Red Room came on by Bryce Savage and I just got lost in the music not realizing I was smiling and singing out loud. Kyle pulled up in his little blue mini coop and came up to me grabbing my hand and we started dancing. He then took out one of my headphones to whisper in my ear that we had about 5 minutes to get back to class. I groaned and then sat on my bike, putting my headphones back in as Kyle got in his little coop and we headed back. We went to class which was math and I groaned entering the classroom, I didn't like math class but thank god it went by fast.

I was getting on my bike as Kyle said he would go pick up the toothpaste because he needed to buy some stuff for his date tomorrow. I thanked him and told him to drop it off at the shop, I'll be pulling an all-nighter. As he walked away I saw Michael run up to him and slip his hand in his and I smiled. I started my bike but quickly turned it off when I saw Mr. Lee's daughter running towards me. I stepped off the bike and took my helmet setting it on the handlebar and caught her as she jumped in my arms. I spun her around and she whispered in my ear that she lost her V-card. I choked on my own spit and had a coughing fit as she laughed so loud everyone in the state could hear. " You, You - what, for real? " I stuttered out between coughs. She nodded so proudly and I just stared at her. "You do look like you're glowing. Mr. Lee is gonna kill your man. " Sarah Lee has been my friend forever and has saved herself for her boyfriend and it was their 7th year anniversary the other day. I was so happy for her but I hope he doesn't leave her now he has gotten a taste of her like guys normally do. " Yes, Yes, kowtow to me bitch. " I bowed to her and we both laughed and hugged as I said I gotta go to the shop. If she wanted to talk she would find me there. I headed off for the shop and got there safely. As I was pulling up I saw two figures that looked to be in a fight. I threw my helmet off and pulled them apart looking at both I yelled. " What the hell is going on? "Andrew wiped off the blood dripping from his busted lip. " This twat was mad I said I wouldn't work on his bike because he fucked it up!" Andrew backed up and stared at the other guy. " Come on man, you guys can fix anything, your holding a grudge because I fucked your sister! " The other blonde guy stated as he spit out blood and then sat down on the ground. This was the guy that Andrew's sister just lost her V-card to last year and then he left her for some slut. I am so happy he left her before she got too attached to him. " Get up and get your bike out of here. " I said through gritted teeth.