A/N
If this story looks familiar to you then that is because it is. I originally wrote it as a Twilight fanfiction but as I recently tried to write and continue the story, I could no longer see Edward and Bella. All I could picture was Christian and Ana in this role. So I decided to pull it from the site and republish it as a Fifty Shades Fanfiction. I have also put in a few changes.
Beta'd by Karen Cullen
All rights to Fifty Shades belongs to E L James.
Prologue
November 11th 2012
I hated leaving my home in Seattle for Oakwood Academy in New York, all thanks to my brother Adam. But everything worked out for the best. I had everything that I wanted.
I met my two best friends Mia Grey and Kate Kavanagh. If that wasn't good enough, I met and fell in love with the love of my life. Christian Grey.
So why am I not happy you ask? Well, I will tell you. The man I fell in love with was my English Teacher and as luck would have it, he felt the same way about me. We knew that if we were caught Christian could lose his job and I would be on the first plane back to Seattle. So because of that we kept our affair a secret for the past two months.
All of that changed 2 days ago when Christian received a phone call.
Flashback
We could hear my cell repeatedly going off, followed by Christian's. We both knew that it was his persistent sister, so we decided not to keep her waiting any longer. After the longest shower in history, together of course, we finally got dressed and were on our way out the door when Christian's cell rang again.
He looked at the caller ID before looking down at me nervously.
"Christian, what's wrong," I asked, biting down on my bottom lip. He continued to look from me to his phone until it stopped ringing.
"It was Stephen Morgan, the principal. He never rings me during the weekend unless it is a matter of life or death," he said, nervously playing with his fingers.
Suddenly, the phone let out a beep indicating a voice message had been left. Christian looked at me, a wide eyed expression on his face as he took a deep breath before listening to the new message on loud speaker.
Mr. Grey, there has been a problem that has come to my attention this morning. Could you please meet with me in my office at 9am, Monday morning regarding the matter? This is Stephen Morgan by the way.
He played the message a few times as we continued to stare at each other, neither one of us wanting to break the silence, but probably thinking the exact same thing. Finally, Christian put his cell phone in his pocket and spoke.
"Baby, it could be anything! Let's not ruin our day together. We will worry about it when Monday comes," he suggested. I nodded as I followed him out into the corridor and watched him lock the door before we made our way towards the elevator to meet my friends for breakfast.
End Flashback
That was two days ago and despite his reassurances that everything would be alright, I couldn't help but worry.
We tried to keep our minds off of it by spending the last two days' roller skating in the park or shopping in the Manhattan Mall. But the worry and nervousness came back with a vengeance, Christian had his meeting with Mr. Morgan in fifteen minutes and the only thing I could do was go to class, waiting to hear what had happened.
I looked over at the empty beds knowing that Mia and Kate had already gone to breakfast. I felt like I would throw up if I ate anything right then, so I took my time getting ready before heading to my first class of the day, English. I prayed that I was worrying for nothing; once I walked into that classroom I would come face to face with Christian's cocky grin.
I took my time in the shower, enjoying the fact that I didn't have my roommates banging on the door, screaming to leave them some hot water. I grabbed my favourite Yves Rocher strawberry body wash and poured a generous amount into the palm of my hand. As I rubbed it all over my body I dreamed that it was Christian's hands rubbing it into me instead.
After a good long fifteen-minute shower, I dried off and dressed in the new clothes that I had bought when we went shopping this weekend. A nice pair of grey Birdseye columnist pants and a short sleeve baroque lace t shirt, complete with a pair of pointed toe flat shoes. Once I was finished dressing and had done my hair, I realised that I had exactly five minutes to get to class. So I grabbed my backpack and ran down the stairs, surprised that I didn't fall along the way and quickly headed straight for my English class.
My heart almost stopped when I walked in and was faced with the bitchy Mrs Lincoln's cold glare instead of Christian's warm cocky grin.
"Miss Steele, you are late! Take your seat and do not interrupt my class any more then you already have," she snarled.
I was about to apologise and tell her that I hadn't meant to interrupt when I thought better of it, instead I quickly sat down next to smelly Robert and prepared myself for the longest hour of my life. After what seemed like forever, Mr. Morgan's secretary knocked on the door and handed Mrs. Lincoln a note.
She read it quickly before looking at me with a smug look on her face.
"Anastasia! Principal Morgan wants to see you in his office," she smirked.
My heart was in my throat as I stood up to make my way to the door walking past a smug looking Leila before Mrs. Lincoln stopped me.
"Take your belongings with you, Anastasia. I don't think you will be coming back," she continued to smirk. I went back to my table, gathering my books and shit together, before leaving the classroom with Mrs. Sutton.
As soon as we got to Mr. Morgan's office, she asked me to wait as she let the principal know I was there. She was only in there five minutes before she came out and told me to go straight in. I walked in to find not only Mr. Morgan sitting there, but also Christian.
"Good morning, Anastasia. Please take a seat," Mr. Morgan said, in a professional tone. I could see Christian stiffen, he couldn't even look me in the eye as I sat down in the chair next to him. Mr. Morgan took a deep breath before starting to speak.
"Miss Steele, do you have any idea why you were called in here?" he asked. I wondered if that was a trick question? So instead of answering, I looked down at my new shoes, biting my lip even though I could feel Mr. Morgan getting frustrated.
"Well, since you and Mr. Grey have nothing to say I will get right to the point. On Saturday morning, I received an email from an anonymous source. This email included pictures of both of you in a compromising position at the Plaza hotel. These pictures were very incriminating and I would like an explanation from you both before I decide what your futures will hold in this school," he said calmly but sternly.
For the first time since I had walked into the room, Christian looked over at me with worry and guilt written all over his face before facing Mr. Morgan.
"Stephen, let's be reasonable. Do whatever you want with me, fire me, suspend me, I don't care. But please don't punish Ana and ruin her future," he pleaded, his eyes begging. Mr. Morgan looked at Christian with a look of apology.
"Christian, after I received the photos, I spent nearly all day talking with Sam Michaels, the chairman of the school board. I plead your case, but he wanted me to fire you, effective immediately. He also asked that I expel Anastasia and put her on the next plane back to Seattle. I was only giving you a chance to explain due to the fact that Anastasia was a good student and I have every respect for you as a teacher. But if you don't have anything to say, then I will have no choice but to follow through with Sam's orders."
There was no way that I could go home to Seattle, away from Christian, back to a situation, where my parents put Jack first and punished me for all his wrongdoings. I would run away, far away, before allowing that to happen. I could feel my eyes stinging with unshed tears as I looked at Christian, who had the same look of sorrow in his eyes. Mr. Morgan looked from me to Christian.
"Anastasia, I am sorry, but I am going to have to expel you. It is against the rules to become sexually involved with a teacher. I will be contacting your parents immediately and will have you on a flight back home by tomorrow. Please make sure that you are packed and ready to go," he said calmly before looking at Christian.
"I'm sorry, Christian, but we have to let you go effective immediately. You won't be able to use us as a reference, so don't bother. Please be packed and be gone from the school premises by tonight," he said, standing up to open the door. Christian stood up and looked Mr. Morgan straight in the eye.
"Stephen, if I am never going to see Ana again at least give us five minutes to say goodbye," he asked as he looked at me before continuing,"In private."
Mr. Morgan looked between us, not feeling certain about leaving us alone, but it seemed that he decided that the worst had already occurred as he simply nodded and muttered "Five minutes," before leaving the office. Once he closed the door, I broke down in a flood of tears and fell into Christian's arms. He wrapped his arms around me and held me close as I wept into his chest.
"I can't leave you, Christian! I can't go back to my parents, they don't care about me," I cried. He pulled back a little and looked into my eyes.
"You are not going back there my love. I promise you that we won't be separated," he whispered with sincerity. I shook my head as I tried to bury my head in his chest again, a fresh batch of tears falling from my eyes. How could he promise me that? I was supposed to be on the plane to Seattle tomorrow. Back to where my mother was sure to tell me that I had brought it all on myself by being a slut, but Christian kept me at arm's length as he continued to look in my eyes.
"Do you trust me Anastasia?" he asked in his domineering voice.
I nodded as he gently pressed his lips to mine.
"Then, what I want you to do is to go to your room and pack your stuff. Get Mia to help and let me handle the rest. I swear on my entire soul that I won't be leaving this school without you tonight. We will be together, I swear we will," he said. I nodded again as he wrapped me in a bear hug before the office door opened again to admit Mr Morgan.
"You asked for five minutes and I gave you fifteen," he said, sternly as he looked at me.
"Anastasia, you are on the ten thirty flight in the morning from JFK to SeaTac, Seattle. I have spoken to your parents and they are not happy, but your father will be at the airport to collect you. And as for you Christian," he said, looking at my love.
"Don't try anything. Until she is on that plane home, she is still under the responsibility of this school. You both have said your goodbyes and I expect you to have vacated your room by eight o'clock tonight," he said. I was about to walk out in a huff when I remembered what I needed to ask him.
"Mr. Morgan, could my roommate Mia please help me with my packing? I have a lot of stuff and I couldn't pack it all myself in time," I asked, silently begging him to say yes. He nodded and pressed the intercom.
"Mrs. Sutton, could you please ask Mia Grey to go to her room to help her roommate," he said, before hanging up, not even waiting for a reply.
"I am going to trust the two of you not to take advantage of the fact that Miss Grey is your sister Christian and use her to see each other," he said. I nodded before walking out of the office with Christian in tow. We were about to go our separate ways when I turned around to see Christian looking straight at me. He flashed me his cocky smile as he mouthed "I love you, trust me." I smiled at him as I mouthed back "I do, I love you too," before walking towards my room.
As soon as I got to my room I closed the door, fell on top of my bed, and dissolved into tears. I wanted to put my trust in Christian but I also knew that he would be watched closely by Principal Morgan until he left the school premises.
I don't know how much time went by, but I barely looked up when I heard the door open and close quietly. When I felt a hand stroke my hair and pull it away from my face I knew it was Mia. I looked up at her, my eyes all red and puffy. She must have known what I was about to say by the look on my face.
"Annie, I got a text from Christian asking for me to go up to his room. He just told me everything and I cannot believe it. He told me to tell you to only pack what you absolutely need. Everything else can be replaced," she said. I continued, a fresh batch of tears falling.
"But Mia, what...if...how..." I stuttered before Mia interrupted me.
"Ana, I know and trust my brother. He told me what he has planned and gave me permission to fill you in. He has just purchased two airline tickets from JFK to LA, he has a condo there. Mr. Morgan will be watching him like a hawk as he leaves, so Kate and I will sneak your bags up to his room and he will take them with him. If we are caught I will just tell them that it is my stuff that he needs to take home for me. Kate and I are going to take you to the diner for some ice cream at seven thirty and he will meet us there at eight o'clock to go straight to the airport," she smiled sadly.
"Your flight is at ten minutes past ten, so Kate and I are going to stay away from school until we know that you both are on the plane, I know for sure that Mr. Morgan will be watching for you to come back. When he finds out that you are gone he will probably get the police involved but they won't be able to do anything to either of you once you are out of their jurisdiction."
I jumped up off the bed and pulled her in for a hug.
"Mia, how can I ever thank you?" I asked hiccupping.
"Just be happy and take care of my brother. He loves you," she whispered into my shoulder.
It took us two hours to pack my essentials into one large duffel bag. By that time Kate had finished her classes for the day and sat with me as Mia took the bag up to Christian. I stood up when she came back twenty minutes later, a huge grin on her face.
"That was easier than I thought, not a single person in sight," she grinned. I looked at her happy face and it suddenly hit me that not only was I running away with the love of my life, but I was also leaving my two best friends who had also become my sisters. So many emotions hit me all at once as I grabbed my two friends close and threw myself in a three-way hug.
"I am going to miss you both so much," I sniffled. I couldn't believe that I was still crying. You would think that I had already cried so much today that I wouldn't have a single tear left, but they kept coming.
"We will always be in each other's lives and we will come to visit you both in LA as soon as it is safe. Won't we, Kate," Mia sniffled. All Kate could do was nod and tried to smile. I looked at my watch and noticed that we still had several hours before we could leave and I knew that I didn't want to stay in that room.
"Hey girls? Why don't we get out of here now and do something, just the three of us? The last thing I want to do is stay in this room and be depressed for the next few hours. Besides, I would like to use my dad's emergency credit card. I won't be able to use it once we leave New York," I suggested. At least I wouldn't be worried about getting out of here later without people catching me, I thought.
Mia and Kate looked at each other and perked up. If there is one thing those two couldn't resist it was a shopping trip.
"Let's go," Mia said excitedly. I quickly checked my bag to make sure that I had everything important. Wallet, check. Credit Card, check. Passport, check. Cell phone, check. I smiled as I put my coat on and followed my friends out of the room, but not before looking around at what had been my home for the last two months.
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