Chapter 1

(Ana's POV)

''Should we go eat outside today or cook something?'' Kate asked anxiously, walking down and up.

''Since when is Katherine Kavanagh anxious about a visitor?'' I snickered, putting my pen down. I was studying for my final exams and even though I've gotten to a point where I simply lost all desire to study. I'd much more watch my best friend going crazy.

''Come on Ana, we haven't seen her in a years.'' Kate answered, but she still didn't stop pacing around. I stood up and walked toward her, laying a hand on her shoulder.

''I know what you mean, Kate. But she's still our Maddie. I don't think she changed much aside from the obvious.'' I told her reassuringly. I wasn't convinced myself, but I gave it a go.

A year ago we were three. The three musketeers. We were inseparable, used to laugh all the time and they were the only two people in my life that I fully trusted, beside my parents. We all met a few years ago in a library. Yes a freaking library. I was searching for some books, Kate searched for some magazines and Maddie… well Maddie just liked the silence in a library. Since that day we were friends, friends who were totally different from each other. Kate's the most out going and self confident of us three. She comes from a wealthy family and doesn't care a shit about what other people think of her. Maddie was also very confident, though her confidence was different than to Kate's.

Maddie was more quiet and serious. She never really liked to talk a lot, so she kept quiet most of the times, but she was one of the most loyal friends ever. Sometimes it seemed as if she had a lot more to say and that she hides a lot of secrets, but she never talked about her past or family. Kate and I thought she didn't really trust us, but I guess it just has to do with the what exactly has happened. It must have been something terrible, otherwise she wouldn't react the way she does.

I'd even say Maddie was our group leader in a way, though I don't really like using that term. We were all equal in our friendship, but it was obvious to all of us that Maddie always knew what to do. As if she had a lot more experience than us. She was extremely protective of the ones she loved and boy have I never seen someone as controlling as her. She hated it when she didn't know everything. When she didn't have full control.

''I still can't believe she made it this high! I'm proud of her, then again we won't see her that often.'' Kate murmured as she placed her hand on mine. I rested my head on her shoulder.

''Maybe it'll change. She moves to Seattle just like we will.'' I told her. Kate sighed.

Madeline was one of the best doctors in America. She was a pediatrician and a psychologist at the same time. Her goal was it to help especially children in need and addicted people to get out of their miserable situation. She became a doctor 3 years ago and a psychologist 2 years ago. Never would we have thought that she'd made it to the highest ranked doctors in America in such a short period of time, but she was ambitious. Very ambitious.

''Hopefully. Anyways.. What shall we do? I don't really mind either way.'' Kate said.

''Let's cook something. Maybe her favorite food?'' I smiled. Kate looked down at me and returned my smile.

''Chilly con carne!'' Kate exclaimed. I nodded with a grin and made my way to the kitchen, checking if he have all the ingredients we need. Kate helped, and looked into the fridge.

''Dang it Ana, I'd say we ran out of food.'' Kate told me, looking into the empty fridge. I let out a laugh.

''How did that happen? We barely ate…'' I mumbled, trying to think where the food went.

''Ana we ate like pigs the last few days. Where has your mind gone?'' Kate laughed as she closed the fridge.

Good question, I didn't know either.

''Okay.. Then let me grab some things from the store.'' I said and already went to grab my coat.

''Alright, I'll get the rest done here.'' Kate replied and started cleaning the kitchen. That was an interesting sight, usually I was the one cleaning the kitchen. Kate would do things like vacuuming or general cleaning the rooms, but never the kitchen.

I rushed down the stairs, making my way outside of the building. It was colder than I expected, so I quickly covered myself with my coat. I barely had something on. Grey sweatpants and a simple blue t-shirt. I wasn't going to change for a 2 minutes way to the store. The store was exactly in front of our building and the people already knew us. No one would care if I'd even walk in only my underwear. Okay.. Maybe the would.

I hurried inside the store and grabbed a cart. I didn't make a list, but I vaguely knew what I had to buy for the meal. Chilly con Carne was her favorite dish even though she doesn't really care what she eats. Maddie's not very picky, she eats what you give her and is grateful for every little piece. You could give her a single pea and she'd still be happy and say thank you, though I have never seen her eating less than a full plate. She doesn't do it to gain any weight, she just keeps repeating that she hates not have a full stomach. We left her on that statement.

Standing in front of the cans, I searched for the one we always pick, but for some reason I couldn't find it.

''Damn it just tell me what I should get, Elliot. I didn't walk in here for nothing.'' I heard a husky men voice from the row behind me. I heard the man let out a frustrated sigh and god knows why I did it, but I was able to take a peek at the man. I regretted it the second I landed my eyes on him. He noticed I was staring, but I couldn't take my eyes off him.

He was extremely handsome and.. Hot! Damn.

And I was surprised. The man was dressed in a suit with a silver tie and judging from his appearance I'd say he is rich. Like really rich. What would a rich man do in a simple store like this? I recalled what I heard, he must be here for someone else. Then again doesn't he have employers to do things like this? I'm sure a man that seems this rich, would surely order people to get his or other people's stuff.

Ana, Ana, Ana. Why do you think so much? You're here to get food and that's it.

This man could be your food. My inner goddess snickered at me.

''Excuse me Miss. Could you please help me? I'm searching for.. Err… wipes?'' The man suddenly asked m dryly, but polite. I wasn't facing him and I didn't want to. I wasn't sure what reactions my body would sent if I did.

''Hello?'' The man asked again. I took a deep breath and turned around to face the God who was standing in front of me.

Keep it cool, Ana. He's just a man. Just a simple man like all the others.

''I think they're down this way. Then turn left and they should be there.'' I said, though it came out more like a whisper. The man didn't take his eyes off me. He stared at me with such an intensity that made me blush. Why was he looking at me like this?

He didn't say anything and continued to stare at me. He seemed surprised and confused at the same time.

''What is your name?'' He asked. Woah that was sudden.

''Anastasia Steele.'' I blurted without thinking. My dad would be disappointed, I just told a stranger my whole name. Why couldn't I just say Ana?

''Anastasia.'' The man murmured silently as if he was trying the word out. The way he pronounced it, made my name sound incredibly sexy.

''And what is your name?'' I asked.

''Mine?'' The man asked back, surprised.

''I think it's only fair since you know mine.'' I replied, a bit stubbornly. Did he really think he was gong to get away with not telling me his name? I needed to know it, I added in my thoughts.

He smiled, which made me blush again. God, what was wrong with me?

''Christian Grey.'' He answered, still with a smile on his face.

''Well it was nice meeting you Mr. Grey. I hope you find the things you need.'' I said, trying to sound as relaxed as possible. The truth was that my heart was racing in my chest and I could not prevent my face from blushing.

''The pleasure was all mine Miss Steele.'' He said, his tone suddenly more dark. I could swear I saw him smirking again, and there was something in his eyes that I couldn't really identify. I'd say it is desire, but a man like him would surely not desire someone like me, right?

I didn't know. All I know was that never did a man have such a an effect on me.

My whole body was craving to see him again, but at the same time something was telling me to stay away from him.


So here was Chapter 2, short chapter but the next will be longer. How did you like it? Please Review!