Here is a very, very short chapter! I have received multiple messages about an update and I decided to put what I have out there!

Reminders: This is crazy high school! Where teenagers make mistakes and where they have so many emotions running through them!

Reviewers: Thank you so much! You guys are what keeps this going. To answer one reviewers question! Yes, I am originally from the East Coast! :)

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APOV

Tuesday After Practice

Friends.

Friends.

Friends.

I reread Christian's text over and over. I don't know why I even suggested that. I know I was the one that told him I didn't want to talk to him, but deep down inside, I do. I want more than to talk to him. I want to be in his arms again.

I know I have been avoiding anything to do with him like the plague, but he screwed up. He practically called me a whore. I can't just forget that. Ana, you accused him of screwing around, too… my subconscious reminds me. Yes I did, we both accused each other. Although I was a lot more vague in my description. That night we both said horrible things to each other. I am already all cried out. I can't help to feel that I screwed up too. I am guilty as much as he is.

"Are you cool with the changes, Ana?" Mia asks… pulling me away from my thoughts.

"To being at the very top of a three tier pyramid and doing multiple stunts, which may I add may be illegal for the NCA? …. No Mia, I am not okay with it." I sigh as I sit on the arena floor.

"Ana, I know it's hard, but we're up against the Bulldogs at homecoming and you know that the Bull Girls were at National's last year, they're one of the best. Leslie just wants to intimidate them."

"At my cost." I all, but scoff.

"We're going to have extra bases and hands off crew… if anything happens they'll catch you."

Why is she okay with this? Oh yea, that's right because she won't be fifteen feet in the air doing a backflip to the first tier.

"Let's just go, Mia."

Tonight we are headed to Lucky Strike Bowling. We were supposed to go to Garage for a night of pool, but it was then decided that we should just all stay in Bellevue. I can't say I mind, gives me a chance to go and shower.

I know Christian is going to be there and I want to look semi put together. These past two days I haven't had motivation to get out of bed aside from my father demands. I'd be excited for Christian to be waiting for me, but now that Kate has been picking me up that motivation has been lacking. I really need to learn how to drive… Christian had volunteered to teach me... It always comes back to him. Christian. I sigh.

Showered, blow dried hair, mascara, light blush. I decided to verge on the comfortable side, ripped skinny jeans, loose v-neck sweater and pumps. Mia is lying on my bed in a blue tank with beading, black skinny jeans and sky high heels. Apparently her and Derek are now a 'couple' and she needs to make sure she always looks her best.

"By the way, we're riding with Christian." She says awfully smug.

I close my eyes and try to understand what she is saying. Why are we going with him? She obviously doesn't know that we are no longer that 'type' of friends. If so, she wouldn't be doing this to me... or would she? But I did say we can be friends… and we won't be alone in the car or at Lucky Strike.

Breathe, Ana. It's not big deal. I tell myself.

"Okay." I say quietly.

"Girls! Christian is here." My dad yells.

"Let's go." Mia drags me by my elbow.

DAMN IT. I stop dead in my tracks. He looks so fucking sexy. He has on jeans, black t-shirt, and a brown leather jacket and he looks hot. I can feel the warmth and wetness in between my thighs as I stare at him leaned up against his car. I let my eyes roam his body… and finally they land on his eyes. He stares back at me and I forget that Mia is around. His eyes are full of lust and an emotion I can't explain. I can feel my skin tingling and ache for his touch. Out of desperation I bite my lower lip and I can hear his light groan. I effect him… he may not love me the way I love him, but at least I know he wants me. Why can't I just set aside my feelings and enjoy the pleasure he gives me? I want him, he wants me... where is the wrong in that?

"Are you coming, Ana?" Mia asks…

I don't answer but start to move toward his car. He opens the door and I automatically volunteer to sit in the back. I am shorter than Mia and it can't be comfortable back here for her. Right before we take off I feel my phone vibrate and pull it out.

I can help you with coming, Ana.

Of course he had to find a double meaning in such an innocent comment. I try not to smile, so I press my lips in. I look in the rear view mirror and catch his wink, causing my panties to drench.

But, I have to be strong. Right?

Thanks, although tempting, very tempting. Friends, remember?

He's driving so I know it will be a while until he sees it. I lean my head back and close my eyes.

I can feel the brushing of his fingers along my jawline, his thumb running across my lips and his lips against my neck.

"Christian…"

"Mmmmm… yea, baby?" I feel his breath on my throat.

"I .. hmmmmmmm." I can't finish my sentence as his fingers from his other hand spread my legs and start to rub the apex of my thighs from the outside of my jeans.

His mouth finds his way to my shoulder and pulls my sweater down a little more.

"Your skin is so soft, baby."

He moves his hand down to my jeans and pops the button… I feel his fingers against my soaking sex, sliding up and down, circling my entrance.

"You're set wet, baby…." He murmurs allowing his finger to slip in and out slowly.

"Ahhhhh, Christian…." My hips arch up to meet his hand, and wishing there were more.

As sensing my need, a second finger enters me, continuing the sweet motions with the first.

"Ana…"

"Mmmmm" I feel his fingers start to go faster, and his mouth is sucking on my shoulder, while my hands are holding him tight against me.

"Faster, Christian." I almost beg

"Ana."

"Don't stop…"

"Ana, baby." He whispers in my ear.

I feel a shake on my shoulder and my eyes shoot open. Christian is leaning in through his car door with a grin that reaches ear to ear. I blink a few more times and finally take in my surroundings.

"Holy shit!" I sit right up. Realizing that I was having a sex dream about Christian… right in front of him.

"Language, Ana." Christian says still smirking.

He offers me his hand to help pull me out of the back seat of his car. Fuck, that hand… those fingers… I am sure I'm red. I feel flushed.

"Why are you so flushed, Ana?" He murmurs in my ear once I am out, still having not let go of my hand. Of course he would notice.

"I uhhhhh, ummmm….." This is so embarrassing. I turn away looking for a distraction and I see that Mia is not here… Perfect!

"Where's Mia?" Please fall for it, please forget what just happened.

"She went in about 20 minutes ago." Fuck.

"Why didn't she wake me up?"

"You looked peaceful so I told her to leave you until the rest of the group got here." Thank goodness ... maybe he hasn't been here the whole time.

"So you just came back out to get me?" Hopefully he didn't see anything embarrassing.

"Of course not, Ana. I would never let you stay out in a car alone." He says, I can't help to hear the affection in his voice. He pushes a strand of hair behind my ear. I close my eyes and relish his touch. I inhale deeply. Silently begging that he doesn't let go.

"I love to watch you sleep, Ana." Huh? He's done it before? I feel sated with his hands on me… I want to tell him that I am sorry, that I shouldn't have slapped him. That I should have trusted him. I want us to go back to what we were. Even though I know it's a one way road… I am just about to open my mouth when…

"Steele! Let's go." I hear Kate yell. She breaks the moment. I don't know if I should be upset or thankful. Maybe thankful, I know Christian would have no problem taking our closeness to the next lever, and I wouldn't either, especially the way I am feeling. We would have never made it inside. Christian groans and pulls me to the other side so he can close the door.

"Let's go, beautiful." He says huskily and I want to melt.

"Christian … you can't…"

"Ana, you're beautiful it's the truth. Let's not do this tonight, let's just enjoy ourselves okay?"

I nod.

We head in and thanks to Kate's connections we were able to book the Luxe Lanes. Mark, Jared, Kate and Mia are sitting in one section while Brandon and Jess are sitting in the other. I sit next in the section with Brandon and Jess. Of course Christian sits right next to me and throws his arm on the back of the leather couch. I see Jared's jaw clench and silently hope I can stay away from Jared tonight. I have had to tell him multiple times that this wasn't a date. He just doesn't seem to get it. He even offered to pick me up. He is wearing dark jeans and a navy pull over. He looks good, but he is not Christian good. I don't want him to think I am leading him on. Plus, I am actually liking the fact that Christian is sitting so close to me our thighs are touching.

"What can I get you guys started with…?" The waitress bats her lashes at Christian. Does she want me to rip her hair out? Does she not see me sitting here? Of course, we're on a friends basis right now… but with how close he's sitting to me, she could have assumed there was something else going on here. UGHHH

"We'll have an order of Grilled Buffalo Wings and Macaroni and Cheese Bites to start, for dinner I'll have the Smoky BBQ Burger and the Belgian Fries, and she'll have the Caesar Salad with Chicken. To drink I'll have a Coke and she'll have a Perrier Sparkling... " Christian answers. Did he order for me? It's been okay in the past, but he's always asked me first. It also make me happy, he knows exactly what I like. Damn it...I am bipolar.

He turns and winks at me causing me to blush and my question to disappear.

Our eyes linger at each others as the waitress hesitantly goes toward the other group to take their order. I can't help to feel like there is something he wants to tell me. Not sorry about the other night, but something emotional. Maybe he knows that I am in love with him? Crap… I try to think about my dream earlier did I say that? No… I hope not. Damn, what I would do for that dream to be real.

"So you up for playing, Ana?"

I break Christian's gaze only to see a hovering Jared over the side of the couch. Christian closes his eyes and I see his jaw slightly tick.

"Jared, uhmm I am really not good at these types of things…" Why doesn't he ask Mark or Kate? This is why I need to get away from him. Even in gym he has been finding ways for us to make physical contact. It's getting really weird and fast.

"It's okay Ana, I got this … I am sure we'll be great together." He says awfully sure of himself.

"Did you not fucking hear her?" Christian snaps back. Not a scene please, not a scene.

"Yes, I heard her and she said she thought she wasn't good to which I responded that she would be great with me." He retorts.

"Hey Jared, let's get warmed up and then we can challenges them." Kate says. Thank you, Kate…

Kate tugs Jared by his arm and he eventually follows, but not before throwing Christian a smirk and me a wink. What is his game? I shrug almost apologetically to Christian who is visibly angry.

I can't help to feel guilty about the situation. I made it clear to Jared that this was a friends night out, but here I am almost cuddled with Christian who is another… friend.

I thought that Christian would have tried more. Called me nonstop, show up at my house, wait for me after cheer practice. I know I told him to leave me alone, but me saying it and meaning it are two completely different things. At the moment I mean it, but I just wanted him to push, try fight for me to be with him. Maybe he knows that I want more out of this and he feels he doesn't.

As much as I am grateful that the waitress has brought out the appetizers and drinks, I can deal without her purring at Christian. She is practically drooling over him. I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself. I lean over and rest my arm over Christian lap. Christian momentarily freezes and turns to me. My eyes haven't left the waitress but I feel his eyes on me. I briefly look at him and see the amusement in his eyes, and his mouth trying to hide a smile by pressing his lips in. He knows I am jealous. Good. She places the glasses on our table and quickly leaves.

I remove my arm and sit back in my place. Jess and Brandon oblivious to my 'green eyed monster' reveal.

"Ana, you didn't have to move your arm." Christian tells me quietly. And I didn't want to move it, but who am I to take a claim on him like that? The girl that loves hims... but what if he doesn't end up falling in love with me? I shouldn't have done that.

"Christian… I… I am sorry I shouldn't have done that. It wasn't right. We are just friends and I had no right to do that, I can go apologize…" I am rambling. He presses his finger against my lips to silence me.

"No. You don't need to apologize. I kind of liked it." He says with a smile.

He liked it and I liked. It felt right. I watch as he grabs a chicken wing and holds it up to his mouth and bites down. Damn, even the way he eats makes my panties wait. I turn my attention the the bottle of Perrier, tracing the top with my ring finger… just trying to think about anything besides my dripping panties.

Mia and Derek come to join us after losing a round to Jared and Kate. Forcing Christian and I so close together I am practically sitting on top of him. Of course… I don't mind.

We're sharing appetizers and I have to admit, Christian has a great taste for food. These Mac and Cheese Bites are delicious, but eating this greasy food only makes me crave the Coke that Christian is drinking. I stare at it every time he brings it to his mouth to take a drink. Which only causes me to focus on his mouth. The things he can do with that mouth…

He bursts into laughter at something that Brandon said and I completely missed because my inner goddess is busy eye fucking him. He turns and looks at me. He looks so carefree. He's having a good time.

I smile at him and I swear I see a fast twinkle in his eye, causing me to blush. Without removing his eyesight from mine, he grabs his glass and takes a drink. FUCKING HOT. I lick my lips and my eyes flicker from the drink and back to his eyes.

"You want, Ana?" He gestures his drink toward me. I nod, yes I want… I want him.

He puts the glass to my lips and I tilt my head allowing a sip. He never removes his eyes from mine making this setting all the more arousing. I take my sip and he pulls his glass away. Leaving me wanting… wanting more of him. I bite my lip, trying to ease my frustration. He closes his eyes and lets out a groan. I immediately let my lip go and smile shyly at him.

Our moment is broken when the waitress comes with our food. Mark, Jared and Kate have decided to all join on our side. We're all scrunched up, but we're having a good time. I love it. This is how it should be all the time. Well, of course I can deal without Jared's staring, but I'll live.

Damn. Christian's burger and fries look delicious as well. I stab my salad with my fork a little annoyed because I wouldn't mind a bite of one of the onion rings that his burger is stuffed with, or a few his Belgian fries. That is what happens, once I take a bite of fried foods, my mouth can't stop. That is why I stay away from it.

"Baby, stop staring, take what you want." Christian whispers in my ear and raises his hand to his plate. He caught me staring at his food… again. How embarrassing. I look at him and he's amused, of course he is amused. Damn.

"Ana, just grab…" Well, I am sure he wouldn't take to kindly if I grabbed what I wanted to grab… and right now, it's not anything on it's plate.

Without a second thought I grab one of his fries. These are good. He grabs his burger and takes huge bite. Once he sets it down, I tug one of the onion rings from the burger and take a bite. They're huge so one bite satisfies my taste buds. I set the rest back on his plates and with one huge grin he pops it into his mouth. Once again, that mouth. I decide to turn back to my salad, before I combust.

After dinner, I am finally dragged by Kate, Jess and Mia to the bowling lane. I am doing better than I imagined. I even manage a strike! Kate, Mia and Jess are screaming and hollering and I can't help to giggle. Christian comes to joins the cheers and raises his hand to give me a high five. A high five? Really? I think. I high five him and he gives me the most alluring american boy smile there is. I love him… there is no doubt in my mind. Maybe with time he can love me too. I just have to play out this friends crap I put us in. Even though I am sure tonight there is nothing about 'friends' going on.

Jared left straight after dinner, something about not feeling well. I was secretly glad. They way he was looking at me, made me uneasy inside. Plus, the atmosphere has really picked up. The lights are lowered, the music is playing and we're bowling. We've split into couples. Of course Christian and I, Mark and Kate, Mia and Derek and Jess and Brandon. Mark and Kate are in the lead with Christian I tailing behind them.

After about two hours I have decided that I am done. No more bowling. No more standing.

"Ana, come on… you're going to let us win like that?" Kate tries to goad me. Kate and Mark are still in the lead, but I am tired and frankly I don't care.

"It's fine, I'll play for both of us." Christian says.

"Good, I am going to sit down. After my run in gym, cheer practice and being stood up for the last two hours, I am done." I pout causing Christian to laugh and Kate to scowl. She always wants me up with her… she is on the school newspaper and sits at a computer and writes. Her body is nowhere near exhausted as mine is. And not mention, sexually frustrated. It's been six days since I have had any form of sexual release and after the last few weeks with Christian, let's just say that my inner goddess is not at all happy. My body craves him. I crave him.

I pull out my phone to check the time and almost die, It's past 11. We really should be heading home. I am surprised my dad hasn't tracked me down yet. I also see that I have a couple of texts waiting. The first from Christian.

You should know me by now, or at least know that I am just humoring you with this 'friends' bullshit, Ana.

I smile at that, so maybe he does want more. Well... I definitely want more.

And of course, one from Jared.

Some friends night out, Ana.

I decide to ignore him and go break up the gang.

"Guys, it's really late. We should get going." I say.

They groan clearly not sharing my opinion.

"Well, if you guys want to stay I can call my dad to pick me up. I really need to sleep." I shrug. The past nights haven't been the best.

"Nonsense Ana, I brought you here, I will take you back… besides I am ready to go." Christian says.

"But Mia isn't and I can't ask you.." I start to say when Mia cuts me off.

"Derek is taking me home, Ana. Just go with Christian." I wonder if this was her plan all along. I cock an eyebrow at her and she shrugs. Yes. This was planned… but by who? Mia or Christian? Please let it have been Christian… it would mean he actually wants me.

Christian and I head outside and the cool night hits me hard. I should have brought a jacket. I take a moment and wrap myself in my arms trying to find warmth and start to head off in the direction of his car.

I feel him grab my shoulder and drape his jacket over me. I inhale, smelling him. As always Christian Grey smells divine. I could get lost in his smell alone.

"Christian, I don't want you to be cold... "

"I'm fine, Ana. I am used to the cold. You're not. That is why it hits you hard." He smiles.

He guides me back to his car and opens the passenger door, ever the gentlemen. I get in, put my seat belt on and snuggle into his jacket. The last thing I hear is a Christian's light chuckle.

I feel my hair being played with and I start to stir. It's so warm… I open my eyes and I am still in Christian's car with his face is a mere inch from mine and I can feel his breathing against my skin. I look up into his eyes and I can see the emotion, the passion, the lust. I take a chance...

I put my hand around his head and smash him into my lips. He groans and pushes his tongue into my mouth. Both of his hands are cupping my face.

"Ana… mmmmmm" He pants.

I start to pull him over and he pulls back gently, but doesn't break the kiss. Why is he fighting this?

"Ana mmmm, we…. we should …. mmmmm baby, stop" He says between breathes, but he doesn't stop and continues to kiss me now moving his mouth to my neck.

"Christian…." I say breathless. I need him so bad. He pauses, but doesn't push himself away.

"Don't stop, Christian. I need you. I need you so bad."

That is all it takes for him to pounce. He some how manages his way into the backseat and pulls me with him. I have one knee on either side of his lap straddling him. I push up so that I can take control of our kiss and devour him. And he rips his jacket off of me throwing it toward the front of the car. His hands find their way to my hip crushing me into him. He lifts up and I can feel his full erection against my wet sex. I grind down on him…

"Mmmmmm" I moan against his lips.

He grabs me tight and twist me around so that I am now facing away from him. One arm against my waist holding me to him and the other is pulling my hair to the side while he sucks on my shoulder and neck.

"Christian….."

"Yea, baby?"

"I…. want you." And I do.

He groans and lets his left hand go down my sweater and underneath my bra. His hand rolls on my right boob for a few seconds and he sucks harder on my shoulder, then gently pinches my nipple…

"Ahhhhhhhh….." I cry out with pleasure.

"I know, baby." He says against the crook between my shoulder and neck.

His right hand pops the button of my jeans and pulls down the zipper. He slides his hand into my panties and lets his middle finger start to rub circles against my clitoris… yes, this is what I want. What I need. What I was dreaming of.

"Damn it, baby…. you're so fucking wet." He says with a groan.

I throw my right arm around the back of his neck and turn my head slightly, just enough to mold my lips to his. His kisses are like my hit of pleasure… I am his addict.

He slides his finger down my folds and circles my entrance once, twice and then lets his finger slide in.

"Mmmmmmmmmmm….." I cry out louder than before, against his lips.

"Shhh baby, just feel it."

"Christian I want … I want…. Ahhhhhhh" I try to tell him that I want 'him' when he lets a second finger in me.

"Fuck, Ana, you're so warm and wet, baby." He grunts and pushes his fingers deeper into me.

His other hand is still pulling at my nipple, and he now has two fingers in me going in and out, in and out… and his thumb is circling my clitoris. FUCK.

" Ahhhhhhh…...mmmmmmmmm."

It's a not a slow pace, but I want more. My hips move on their own accord and rotate.

"That's it baby, move against me." He says And I really start to move.

"Shit, Ana. You're so fucking hot… that's it baby ride my hand. Ride it hard, baby." Damn, his dirty talking only fuels me.

His fingers start to move faster and I almost think they are deeper than before…. I push myself up and down allowing him to give me the pleasure I so desperately want.

"Christian …." I say panting.

"I know you're there, Ana... " And I am… I feel it, but I don't want this to end. It can't end. I try to hold it, but his fingers start moving at an amazing rate, and he pinches my nipple… hard.

"Come for me, baby… come all over my hand."

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH…" I scream as I let go, exploding around his fingers.

I lean myself back into him, resting my head on his shoulder, while his fingers are still in me riding out my orgasm. I barely notice his hand has left my sweater and is now tracing my face with his fingers…

"It's okay, Ana. I got you." He kisses me under my ear.

"You're so beautiful."

"I have missed you…." And I you, I think unable to find my words.

Once I have finally calmed down, he removes his hand, zips and buttons me back up. I am still on his lap and feel his erection still against me. I turn to look at him, but he only smiles.

"What about you?" I ask.

"I am good, Ana. You bring me pleasure, just where you are." I smile. Maybe he does want me.

"Plus, I didn't anticipate this. So I didn't bring a condom." He smirks. But, we haven't been together since Wednesday, has he been…. ?

"Have you… uhmmmm. Have you needed those lately?" I know I am blushing. Please say no. Please say no…

He grabs my chin between his finger and lifts my head to look into his eyes…

"No, Anastasia… I haven't had a need for them. I haven't fucked anyone since you, baby." He smiles… my 'green eyed monster' calming.

"Ana, we need to talk. There are things I want to tell you... and ask you." He says.

I scoot off his lap, causing him to groan and I lean against the side of the car, with my legs draped over his knees. Yes, we need to talk… but I am not ready. I want him to fall in love with me, the way I am in love with him… I need advice. I wonder if they make a "How To Make a Guy Fall For You" for dummies book.

"Christian… not now. I know we need to talk. But for right now, I just want this moment to last. Let's not talk about anything emotional now." I say. I don't want this moment to end.

"Ana, I reall…" he starts to say, but I interrupt him.

"Please, not now. Let's just forget about everything for now." I know he feels something for me, he just needs time to realize it. Once he does we can talk.

"Fine, but … can I ask you something?" He asks and he blushes. What does he want? I nod, almost unsure.

"Will you be mine?" Huh? Doesn't he know I am already his? I look at him confused. He must notice, because he then asks...

"As in, will you be… my girlfriend?"

Like I said before, this isn't the whole chapter, but I wanted to get something out there before I got eaten alive! This was a little drama free… but our favorite deserve some calm, before the storm! I met my love in high school and everyone said we would never make it, but 7 years later… we are still strong! Everyone has ups and downs and so will our favorite couple… (: