CPOV
I've been at U-Dub for a few weeks and I already miss Ana. We call each other every night or text depending on her home situation with her parents and my study schedule. My first weekend I went to Montesano to visit Ana and her parents finally let us go on a date, unsupervised. I've stopped carrying condoms around because Ana isn't ready to have sex and I'm okay with that. So I have no need for condoms at college. If I thought the chicks in high school were bad, the chicks in college are worse. They are all over the fresh-meat. My always happy, smiling face has been replaced with a constant scowl to keep them away, but they still flock to me.
I have an apartment near campus and I'm looking at companies I'd like to buy, but the prices are out of my range right now. I wish I could access my trust fund now, instead of when I'm 21 but my dad would blow a gasket if I asked for it now. He already disapproves of my college choice. If I wasn't with Ana, I would have gone to Harvard but things have changed and I want to stay near her.
I'm studying in the library and it just makes me homesick, thinking about Ana since she loves books and we met in English class. Well, technically we met on the track field but I first saw her in English class. I sigh, closing my text books when I finish my work, running my hand through my hair. Finally, I can now start working on a business plan for my business. I put away my school work and get out everything I've been working on with GEH, Grey Enterprises Holdings. Well... what will be GEH when I finally get it going.
"Can I sit here?" I hear a voice ask.
"Yeah, sure." I answer, distractedly without looking up.
I hear the chair across from me move and the girl sits. I just continue to work.
After awhile I hear a sigh and an annoying tapping sound, like she's strumming her nails on the table.
"What are you working on?"
"Business." I answer, continuing to work without looking at her.
"A business plan?" I nod once. "Do you mind if I take a look?"
"Actually, I do."
More silence.
"So, are you a freshmen?"
"Yes." I continue working.
"Are you going to the party tonight?"
"No." I continue working.
"Why not? Don't you like to party?"
"No." I continue working.
"Are you going to continue to answer in monosyllables."
"Yes." I continue working.
"Aren't you even going to look at me?"
"No." I continue working.
"We're having a conversation. It's very impolite not to look at the person you're speaking with."
I sigh and run my hand through my hair, finally looking at the chick who thought it was a good idea to disturb me. She's wearing an extremely low cut shirt, showing off her cleavage. She looks disappointed that I keep my eyes off of her boobs.
"I didn't ask you to converse with me. You asked if you could sit here, I didn't invite you. You saw I was busy. What made you think I would stop doing what I was doing to speak with someone?"
"Well, since you're forcing my hand here." She giggles. "I thought you were cute." I glare at her and go back to my work.
"I wanted to ask you out." She says quickly.
"No."
"Why not?"
"I have a girlfriend."
"Who?"
I ignore her.
"Do you really have a girlfriend, or are you just saying that? " Either way, you'd think she'd take a hint.
When I continue to ignore her, she continues her questioning.
"What's her name?"
I finally look up at her, annoyed. "What makes you think you would know her?"
She shrugs. "Does she go here?"
"No."
"What college does she go to?"
"She goes to high school."
She smirks. Oh, for fuck's sakes.
I go back to my work.
"What's your name?"
I slam my pen onto the table causing her to jump and pack my shit up. I'll just go back to my apartment and work on this since I no longer need the library. I throw my bag over my shoulder as I stand, walking to the exit of the library.
"Where are we going?" She asks, following me excitedly.
"Look," I stop walking and face her. "I told you I have a girlfriend. I'm sure you will make some other guy happy, but I assure you that guy is not me. I'm taken."
~..~..~
The next day I'm back in the library working on my assignments. After yesterday, I would much rather work and study in my apartment, alone but I need the books in the library. This time, I sit at a different table in the back so I'm less of a target but that doesn't seem to matter.
"Christian, right?"
I look up hearing my name. Some chick I've seen in one of my classes is standing at my table, holding her books.
"Yeah. Sorry, I don't know your name."
"Britney." Oh fuck, not another one. "Do you mind if I work with you?" She smiles at me.
"I prefer to work alone."
"Oh, okay. Maybe we can grab a coffee some time?"
"Sorry. I have a girlfriend. I don't think hanging out would be a good idea."
"Oh, okay. Darn." She giggles. "I knew a guy like you wouldn't be single. I guess the good ones really are taken. She's a lucky girl." Britney walks away.
I'm the lucky one.
~..~..~
I'm exhausted sitting in my business class. Ana and I stayed up late, talking without realizing how late it was until her father woke for work this morning so I didn't get any sleep. I can barely keep my eyes open. When class is over I walk out and to my apartment for a much needed nap. Before I can walk off campus, I'm stopped by yet another fucking chick. Elliot is right! They crawl all over you at college!
"You got a light?" She asks when I pass the bench she's sitting on.
"No." I growl and keep walking without stopping. I despise cigarettes.
"Gees, what crawled up your ass. I just asked for a light."
Fuck! Stop being an ass, Grey! I stop walking and turn to face her.
"Sorry. I didn't get much sleep last night."
"You a freshmen?"
"Yeah."
"Figures. You've probably over loaded your schedule."
"Actually, my girlfriend kept me up late."
"Oooh. I see."
"No." I chuckle. Still a virgin here. "We were talking on the phone. She's back home."
"Oh, now I get it. So, what are you studying here?"
"Business." I sit down on the bench next to her. "You?"
"Same. I'm a Senior so this is my last year here."
"I'm hoping to start a company and not have to finish. I'm working on proposals now so I wont have to wait until I can assess my trust fund."
"You're not going finish?" She asks surprised.
"No need."
"You've got balls, kid."
I chuckle.
"It's nice talking to someone who isn't trying to get into my pants."
"Well, they are nice pants." I chuckle when she looks at them. "But I don't think they are my size and I'm seeing someone."
"Me, too. It was nice talking to you." I stand up from the bench. "I'm going to go back to my apartment and get some sleep."
"Sure."
I walk away. Shit! I forgot to introduce myself and ask for her name. My mother would have a fit at me forgetting my manners. I turn around but she's on the phone. I don't want to disturb her so I just go back to my apartment. Maybe I'll see her around and we can get acquainted then. I'm so fucking exhausted, I plan to crash for a month, but I can't. Good thing my apartment is near campus, on nice days I like to walk. On my way, I pull out my headphones to hear Ana's beautiful voice sing to me. I miss her!
When I get near my apartment, I pull my headphones out and put them away, then get out my keys out to unlock my door. A noise down the hall distracts me. A girl is carrying a box and the bottom broke, causing her items to fall onto floor. I put my keys back into my pocket and help her pick up the items.
"Thanks." She says, when I hand her a painting.
"No problem." I stand with her when we've picked up all her items. "Christian Grey." I introduce myself before I forget like I did earlier.
"Leila Williams."
APOV
Sophomore year is not as interesting as my Freshmen year. I've had a few guys ask me out, which has never happened before Christian. It must be the new found confidence I have because of him. I went to Montesano High the beginning of last but this school is much smaller than Seattle's high school. And nobody ran me over during P. E. on my first day. I miss Christian. We talk every night, but it's still not enough. He came home the first weekend but I haven't seen him in weeks since he's been busy studying and working on starting his business. He promised to be home for my birthday though. The only interesting thing that has happened is that I've started driver's Ed. Christian gave me his old car to drive since his grandpa gave him an R8 for graduating high school. My dad lets me use that car to learn how to drive since it will be the car I drive when I finally get my license, however, being in that car just brings back memories and I miss Christian more. I can't drive alone yet so my dad has been teaching me.
My mom and dad have gotten closer since they became roommates. It was weird in the beginning when my mom started dating while living with my dad in his apartment. She even dated Linc! That obviously didn't last long though. Long distance relationships aren't for everyone. But then the funniest thing happened. My parents went on a blind date with each other and since then, they have decided to give their relationship another shot. They even bought a house together instead of living in my dad's small two bedroom apartment. So when I came back home after Christian's graduation, they already had the house. I love having my parents together again. My mom realized she messed up and what a great guy my dad is. Although, I am quite surprised my dad took my mom back, I'm happy he did. I guess people do crazy things when they love someone. My home life has been great.
I've also been talking to Mia and Kate a lot, and although they are in Seattle, we still have sleepovers. I'm staying at Kate's this weekend. I already have my bag packed and I'm waiting for her dad to pick me up. My dad was going to drop me off but he had a work emergency so now her dad will pick me up and my dad will get me on Sunday. Soon a white SUV pulls into my driveway. I get up and put my bag over my shoulder, walking to the SUV when they park.
"Ethan?" I say, seeing Ethan in the driver's seat when I open the door. He's grinning at me. "What are you doing here?"
"Picking you up." He says like it's obvious.
I climb into the Kavanagh's SUV and shut the door.
"I thought your dad was picking me up." I say, putting on my safety belt when Ethan starts to drive.
"He was but just before he left some big story broke so he asked me."
"Where's Kate?" Why wouldn't Kate come with?
"She was still shopping with mom when I left." Shopping, of course.
After we've been driving awhile, Ethan breaks the silence.
"I like you, Ana."
"I like you too." I giggle while I say it. Ethan is funny.
"Do you want to go grab some dinner?"
"What are we having? Kate loves egg rolls, I could go for some Chinese."
"I meant just us."
"Just us, what?"
"Ana, sometimes you can be so naïve. I'm asking you out."
"Oh! I'm sorry. I can't. I'm with Christian."
"Still?"
"Yes."
"Isn't he in college now?"
"Yes."
"Is it serious?"
"Yes." It is serious. Very serious. He asked me to marry him!
"I thought that was just a summer love kind of thing?"
I frown. "You can't stop loving someone just because the seasons change."
He runs his hand through his golden blonde hair. "Yeah, but he's away at college. You two aren't taking a break while he's there?"
"No." Why would we? "Why would I take a break from Christian just because he's at college?"
"To see other people."
"Ethan, you're a Senior. If we happened to date, what do you think would happen when you go away for college? Why would I stop seeing Christian to date you, only to have the same thing happen when you graduate?"
He chuckles. "I guess I didn't think of it like that. Well, Christian is a lucky guy to have such a faithful girl."
"I'm the lucky one."
~..~..~
"Ethan asked you out?!"
Kate and I are in her room, sitting on her bed, in our pajamas. I'm wearing one of Christian's shirts that I took before I left to go back home. I sleep in it every night but it's quickly losing it's Christian scent so I'll have to take another one when he comes to visit. Kate and I are talking and catching up. Kate started talking about all the guys at her school that have asked her out and somehow, that led to me telling her about Ethan, asking me out.
"Yup." I nod.
"I knew he liked you!" She grins. "What did you say?"
"I said, no." Her face falls.
"Why not?! We could be sisters!"
"I'm with Christian."
"You two are still together?"
"Yes."
"Have you lost your V-card yet?"
"No." I blush.
"Ana!" She screams out my name.
"Shhhh!"
"You're with a guy that looks like that, and you are still a virgin?!" Kate says in a loud whisper.
"Yes."
"Well, what the hell are you waiting for?!" Continuing her loud whispering.
"I don't know." What am I waiting for?
The subject of sex hasn't come up since I've told Christian I wasn't ready. He's been sweet and hasn't pressured me or tried anything. We just continue to make out and do oral. He hasn't complained once that we're not having sex. He even willingly went off to college a virgin even after I said I wanted to, but he wouldn't do anything because he knew I wasn't ready. I really do have a sweet and caring boyfriend. What am I waiting for?! I want to be with him. I want-
"I've lost mine." Kate admits, bringing me out of my thoughts.
"What?!"
"Shhh!"
"Oh, now look who's shushing! When?"
"A couple months ago. I went with him to his prom."
"Why didn't you tell me?" She shrugs.
"It was horrible. I just wanted to forget it ever happened."
"Who?"
"Steve Patrone, some dickless jock at my private school. He was rough and I wasn't ready. It really hurt and I didn't even orgasm."
"Kate, that sounds awful."
"It was awful. You're right to wait."
I hope my first time isn't like that. I know I want to lose my virginity to Christian and he has expressed that he wants me. I think I'm ready. No. I know I am ready. I'm going to have sex with Christian the next opportunity we get. Maybe I can visit him at college and we can have sex at his apartment with no interruptions. But how would I get there? I can't drive alone yet.
My birthday is next weekend and I'll get to see Christian. I can't wait! I don't know if we'll be able to be alone for my birthday or not, but at least I'll get to see him because he's coming home for that weekend. We usually talk later at night but I don't want to wait. I'm excited and I miss him. I want to hear his voice. I get comfy in my bed and call my man.
"Grey." He answers in his sexy voice. He probably wasn't expecting my call since we usually talk later.
"Hey!" I say excitedly. "I miss you."
"Hey, baby." He sounds a little distracted. "I miss you too."
"What are you doing?"
"I'm working on a business plan right now. I found two companies that are ripe for a takeover. I'm trying to decide which is the better deal. I wish I could buy both but unfortunately, I can only afford one. And even that's pushing it. It will use up the rest of the money Linc left me. I could buy one of these two now or wait who knows how long for another opportunity to come along and that's if they accept my offer."
"You sound really busy."
"I am. I'm doing all of this on top of my college work and I started rowing and kickboxing."
"Rowing and kickboxing? That's interesting."
"Yeah, it helps me burn off excess energy that running doesn't seem to do. But I may have to drop one though, because I have a busy schedule right now. I don't have enough time for all this shit."
"You should take a break."
"I wish I could."
"Well, you can take a break next weekend." I hint.
"Yeah." He still sounds so distracted, maybe I should have waited until our normal call time. "Oh! I almost forgot to tell you. I've met someone."
He what?! Maybe he met a friend.
"That's great." I don't sound very enthused.
"We've been working together for a couple weeks now. She's great." She?! "She's actually on her way over right now."
She comes to his apartment?! I can't help the tears that fall. He's breaking up with me.
"We're going to-"
I start uncontrollably sobbing. I don't want to hear what you are going to do! I quickly cover my mouth with my hand, trying to cover my cries, but he hears me.
"Baby?"
Baby?! He's seriously calling me baby?!
"Are you alright?" He has the nerve to sound concerned.
Am I alright?! No, I'm not alright! I continue to cry. Oh, god this hurts.
"Ana?"
I don't answer him.
"Anastasia?"
I want so badly to hang up on him but I'm numb. I can't move.
"Anastasia? ... Baby, are you alright? What happened? ... Talk to me, baby. Please."
I cry out a response. "Y-you're br-breaking u-up w-w-with m-me."
"What?!" He roars through the phone. "Baby, no! Why would you even- Oh, shit! I didn't even realize how that sounded. Baby, Ros is gay. She's in a relationship with her partner, Gwen. I love you. You have to know that. I would never do anything to-"
"Oh, Christian!" I cry out his name relieved, cutting him off. "It hurt so bad when I thought you were breaking up with me."
"Baby, I would never break up with you. I love you! You're it for me. I told you I want to marry you and I meant it."
"I'm sorry." I sniff, wiping my tears. "I'm so foolish. When I heard you say you met someone and started talking about another girl being great and coming over to your apartment, I just assumed..." I trail off not wanting to think about it.
"I didn't mean how it sounded. She's studying business too. She's helping me look into the businesses. She even joked around saying she wants to be my COO. I'm so sorry for how that came out. I-" I hear a knocking in the background. "Hold on, baby. I think she's here."
I hear noises in the background.
"It's about time, Grey. What took you so long to answer the fucking door?" I giggle hearing her. She sounds like a firecracker.
"What are you talking about, Ros. It didn't take me that fucking long to answer the door."
"Who are you talking to? I thought we were going to work. Do you want to be some hot-shot CEO or a phone operator?"
"It's Ana." I smile, knowing he's been talking about me.
"Hi, Ana!" I hear her say.
"Hi."
"She said, hi."
"Great. Now wrap it up so we can go over these proposals." I'm pleased to hear she's all business.
"Ros, we're going to have to work on this another night."
"What? Why?"
"Ana's not feeling well and I need to talk to her."
"No, Christian. I'm fine. You do your work."
"Ana, No. I don't want you thinking something that would never happen."
"I misunderstood you. I'm fine now, I promise. I was just feeling a little insecure is all."
"Alright," I hear Ros say. "well, call me when you're ready. I'm going to see Gwen." I hear the door shut.
"Ana, I don't want you to feel insecure at all. I want you to be secure and know- "
"I'm just being silly, Christian." I cut him off.
"Baby, you have to know I love you and would never ever do anything to ruin what we have. Not even Aphrodite herself could turn my head."
"I love you, Christian."
"I love you, Anastasia. Only you."
CPOV
~Extended~
I'm so fucking exhausted, I plan to crash for a month, but I can't. Good thing my apartment is near campus, on nice days I like to walk. On my way, I pull out my headphones to hear Ana's beautiful voice sing to me. I miss her!
When I get near my apartment, I pull my headphones out and put them away, then get out my keys out to unlock my door. A noise down the hall distracts me. A girl is carrying a box and the bottom broke, causing her items to fall onto floor. I put my keys back in my pocket and help her pick up the items.
"Thanks." She says, when I hand her a painting.
"No problem." I stand with her when we've picked up all of her items. "Christian Grey." I introduce myself before I forget like I did earlier.
"Leila Williams." She flutters her lashes at me. I resist the urge to roll my eyes. It's just a pretty face. That belongs to Ana.
"Nice to meet you, Miss Williams." I say to her and walk back to my door.
"Wait." She says just before I turn the key. "Do you want to grab a drink?"
"I can't."
"It's just to say thanks for helping me."
"You've said thanks. And as I've said. I can't."
"But it's my last night in Seattle." She whines. What does that have to do with anything?
She continues when I don't say anything.
"I'm going back to the East coast to study art. I wouldn't mind a one-night stand before I return home." What the fuck? "But I should warn you... I like it rough." She says, seductively biting her lip.
My dick is in agreement that it is only appealing when Ana does it. I am completely flaccid.
"That's very forward of you, Miss Williams." I say, opening my apartment door.
"Are you inviting me in?" She says way too excited.
What the fuck?!
"No!" I growl, slamming the door shut.
Christian 18
Anastasia 15