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Is it bad that I starred at my phone all night hoping to get a text or call from him, but I got nothing. How did I go from disliking him and within the next 2 hours wishing he was calling or texting me?!
Looking over at the clock beside my bed seeing it is 10 p.m., I go and change into a night shirt and jump back in the bed after brushing my teeth. I grab the book on my night stand and start reading it. I have already seen the movie The Notebook, but I wanted to read the book because of course they are always better and have more detail.
"I am nothing special; just a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me this has always been enough."
That night I dreamed I was Ally and none other than Christian was my Noah.
I woke up to my alarm going off at 6:45a.m. I rolled out of bed knowing I didn't need to be late and I still had to take a shower. I walked to the bathroom and turned on the shower. I quickly got in washed my hair, and body and shaved. I grabbed my towel from the shelf beside the shower and got out. Whew. It took my breath away a little when I stepped out it was cold.
I dried my body and hair and walked back into my bedroom to my dresser. I grabbed my favorite PINK bra and panties and put them on. I went to my closet to find something to wear. I should have found something last night! Ugh I give myself a mental note to start setting out close the night before so I don't have to worry about it in the mornings, because I am so not a morning person.
I decide to go with dark denim jeans, a navy and light blue stripe sweater, cream color scarf, and tan UGGs. I put diamond studs in also. I braid my hair to the side then put on some makeup.
I walk back over to my night stand and grab my phone. I hit the button and the screen comes to life and I freeze. I blink my eyes a couple of times to make sure I am not seeing things. On my screen is his name.
Christian: Text Message
I quickly enter my password and go to my messages.
I am free tomorrow afternoon if you would like to do our assignment for physics.
Goodnight Anastasia!
I look at the time it was sent. One o'clock in the morning! Wow he goes to bed late! Why would he wait until one in the morning to text me? Who cares! He text me!
I quickly send a text back and run downstairs for breakfast.
Good morning Christian!
I actually have something to do this afternoon… but you could come with me. I was actually going to take you to this place anyways.
See you at school
Ana
I start eating my bowl of cereal. Dad had to leave early this morning so I had to fin for my self. Kate walks through the door just as I am taking my last bite.
"Aww I was hoping for a good breakfast this morning!" she pouts.
"Sorry! Dad had to leave early. I have a breakfast bar you can have if you want it," I tell her while rinsing my bowl.
"Yes! I am starving!" she says going to the cabinet looking for the breakfast bar.
We get to school in record time. We go inside and head for our lockers. Rainey is waiting there with Derrick and Christian standing beside her. I get butterflies in my stomach. What is your deal Steele? I asked myself.
"Why does Rainey always get to school so early?" I asked Kate
"Probably so she will have enough time to make out with Derrick before school starts," we are both giggling as we reach them.
"And just what is so funny?" Rainey tilts her head looking at us.
"Nothing," we both say in unison and the giggle again.
"Umm hmm…" she says as she turns with towards Derrick.
"Good morning Anastasia," Christian says as I am opening my locker and grabbing my books.
"Good morning Christian," I shut my locker and see that he is leaning against the locker beside mine. I look around and see that Kate and Rainey have already walked to class and Derrick walked to his.
"Well they left quickly!" I said, "Don't you have to get to class too?"
"Yeah… but my teacher is always late herself. She usually doesn't get here until about 15 minutes after the bell rings." He laughs.
"That must be nice. I would love an extra 15 minutes of sleep in the morning. My teacher on the other hand is pretty strict about tardiness, so I better get going! See you in Art!" I say as I walk down the hall. I wish I could stay out in the hall talking to him instead of going to class, but the bell is about to ring and I have to walk all the way on the other side of the school to get the his class.
My first two classes drag on. I am constantly looking at my phone hoping maybe he text me AGAIN. No such luck AGAIN! When the bell finally rang I nearly ran over people to get out of there. I knew who was in my next class and I wanted to get there! Don't judge me! Ha!
I walked in to two smiling faces as I walked over to where Derrick and Christian were sitting.
"Hey boys," I say taking my seat.
"Boys?!" Derrick says.
I look between the two and act like I'm really thinking about it… "Yep BOYS!"
They both start laughing.
"Girl you have no clue," Derrick says jokingly.
Art class goes by quick and so did the rest of the day.
Kate and I were walking to her car when I got a text. I blushed a little when I read the name.
"Anastasia Rose Steele," Kate stopped walking and starred at me with her mouth wide open, "Who just text you, because whoever it was you like them! You are doing some MAJOR blushing right now!"
"Oh whatever Kate!" I said walking towards the car again.
"Ana, you maybe can fool a lot of people, but you can't fool me," she said getting in the car, "so who was it?"
"Ughh… It was Christian… ok!" I said and crossed my arms. I knew it I didn't tell her that I would end up getting 20 questions all the way home.
"I though you hated him?" she looked puzzled.
"Yea, well… I don't anymore. I actually have a crush on him!" I said.
"Awww! Yay! I am glad you are finally starting to like someone again!" Kate squealed.
"Please don't say anything Kate. He might not even like me like that!"
"My lips are sealed," Kate said sliding her fingers across her mouth as if she were zipping them.
I quickly run to my room and change. I text Christian and tell him I am about ready so he can head on over to my place and we can go.
Within 5 minutes I hear a knock on my door.
I run downstairs and open the door. He looks at me kind of puzzled.
"Are you ready?" he asks.
"Yep. Let me just get my bag and we can go."
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Take a left here, then a right at the next stop sign and we will be there.
"We're here." I say opening my door.
"This is your favorite spot?"
"Yes. This is where my dance class is. My mother used to teach dance here. It has always been a big part of my life. I quit for about a year after my mom died and Kate finally talked me into dancing again. She knew how much it meant to me and I am glad she talked me back into it. I actually have a class this afternoon. You can stay if you would like or if you need to take the picture for class and go that's fine."
"I want to stay and watch!" he said.
I am secretly smiling inside. I just hope I don't fall on my face.
We walked in the studio and my dance instructor is sitting behind the desk with her assistant talking about different privates she has later in the week.
"Ana," she smiled looking up when we walked to her. She got up and hugged me.
"And who might this be?" she said a little too flirty.
"This is Christian. He is my lab partner at school. We had an assignment and part of it was showing each other our favorite place. Of course mine is this place, Im sure you know why." I say then turn towards Christian, "This is my dance teacher, Elena."
"It's nice to meet you Christian," she says smiling at him.
Is it bad that I am getting a little jealous at how she is looking at him?
"It's nice to meet you too," he says.
"Ok Ana you can go start warming up. I guess I will allow Christian to sit in on your practice with Gavin. You know I don't normally do that since you two are practicing for nationals, but it's for school so I will allow it. I hope you enjoy it Christian."
"Yes ma'am," I tell her grabbing Christian's hand heading to Studio A.
Gavin was already in there stretching.
He was very built and good looking. He had dark hair and brown eyes. He had a gorgeous smile too, that mad girl's week in the knees. He had one of those looks that made all the girls stare. He was also a very good dancer. He was like a brother to me though; we have grown up at this studio together. My mom had always hoped we would end up together, but that would be like dating my brother. Eww….
"Hey Gavin," I say taking my sweats off revealing my dance outfit. Christian's mouth slightly dropped and I giggled to myself. It pretty much looked like I was wearing a sports bra and boy short panties. He took his seat in the corner as I walked over to where Gavin was and started stretching. I constantly peeked over to Christian and he never took his eyes off of me. We locked eyes and starred at each other until Elena walked in clapping her hand all enthusiastic, telling me and Gavin we are going to do a run through of our dance. She wanted to see what all we need to still work on.
(You can watch Ed Sheeran's 'thinking out loud' music video on YouTube and that's the dance they are doing and the music.)
We went to opposite sides of the room and the music started. I cut my eyes over to Christian and smiled. I then got lost in the music.
After we were through dancing we were both out of breath. Elena was overly excited as always.
"You two were magnificent! You will be hard to beat at nationals. Ana did you bring your outfit for the competition with you today?"
"Yes…I did," I say between breaths and getting a drink of water. I almost forgot about Christian being there until Elena spoke to him.
"Well Christian, what did you think?"
"It was beautiful," he said but he sounded a little off. Like he was upset about something.
"It was wasn't it?" Elena said again, "Ana why don't you go try you go put your outfit on and let me see it. You should even dance in it so you can get used to it."
"Yes ma'am," I said walking towards the door that Christian was sitting next to.
I smiled at him as I got closer and he just gave me a small smile. Something is defiantly up with him. He didn't smile his normal 'panty dropper' smile.
I quickly go to the dressing room and change into my dance competition outfit.
(I will explain what it looks like later)
I walked out and everyone went silent.
"Well?" I say.
"It looks beautiful Ana," Gavin says giving me a hug.
I look at Christian to get his opinion and he is sitting there with a pissed off look on his face and his hand are balled up.
"How does it look Christian?" I give him a twirl.
"It looks amazing," he says standing, "I think we should take that picture, I should get going soon.
"I thought we were going to go to your favorite spot?" I said confused.
"I don't think I can today now. Do you have a ride home?" he asked.
"Umm...," I turn to Gavin, "Can you give me a ride home?"
"Sure," he says.
"Thanks," I say before turning back to Christian who looked even madder.
I walked to the dressing room and grabbed my camera and walked back in the room with them. I walk over to Elena and ask her to take our picture.
I walk back over to Christian and he just stands there, so I do the same and we look at Elena.
"Oh come one you two… You can do better than that. Put your arms around each other and take a good picture," she says.
We comply and I slide my arm around his back and he does mine. He pulls me close and looks down and smiles a little. I wonder what it is that has changed his mood all of a sudden. We both look at Elena and smile.
"Oh isn't that the cutest picture ever," she says handing my camera back to me.
"I will print you a copy off tonight and bring it to school tomorrow," I tell Christian.
"Sounds good," he says and then walks out the door. I will have to remember to ask him what changed his mood.
I practice for another hour and then Gavin drives me home.
He, of course being the big brother to me, wants to know who Christian is and if we are dating.
"No, we are just lab partners Gavin," I tell him.
"Ana, how long have I known you?" he asks.
"Umm like forever," I reply.
"Exactly! I can tell you like him and he likes you too. I saw the way you two looked at each other and the way he watched you when you danced. He likes you Ana."
I am glad it is dark because I probably look like a tomato right now. Does Christian really like me?
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"Thanks for the ride Gavin," I say getting out of the car.
"Anytime Ana," he tells me.
I run inside and go straight to my room to my computer. I take my SD card out of my camera and put it in the computer slot. I find the picture of me and Christian and just stare at it for like 5 minutes straight. He is so… beautiful. I quickly print a copy out and then save it to my computer. I email the picture to myself so I can text it to Kate and Christian.
I decided to wait on sending it to Kate. I will just show her it, but I did send it to Christian.
I hope you enjoyed this afternoon. I couldn't help but notice something was bothering you… I hope everything is ok. Here is the pic. I printed one off for you and will give it to you tomorrow.
Goodnight
Xx Ana
I waited for a reply, but never got one… ONCE AGAIN! I went too soaked in the bath until the water started getting cold. I debated on draining it and putting more hot water in because I didn't feel like getting out, but I decided to just go to bed. I didn't realize how tired I was. Once my head hit my pillow I was knocked out.
I woke up to my annoying alarm going off at 6:30. I quickly grab my phone hoping Christian might have text me again late. I was a little bummed when I saw only a text from Kate letting me know she has been sick all night and can't make it to get me.
Great.
I walk downstairs and see that my dad has already gone this morning too.
I quickly run up to my room and grab my phone. I try getting ahold of Rainey but she isn't answering her phone. What am I going to do? My dad said he would get me a car if I keep up my grades and continued dancing… I have done just that. I might have to remind him soon. It is too late to catch the bus; I will never be ready in time.
I can only think of one last person who would probably be able to give me a ride.
I quickly type up a message and hit send.
