Chapter 25 - Fifty's Graduation

Ana's POV

Friday May 24th

It's the last day of school and the day is already almost over. I have been reflecting on this past year and how good life has been to be. I have everything I could need and I couldn't ask for more.

I know that this coming school year won't be as easy considering I won't have Christian around. I'm trying to cope with him not being here. We are still going to be able to each other at holidays and such. I don't know how good I am going to be at saying goodbye.

I don't want anything to change but, I know it was bound to happen sooner or later. It sucks that it has to be like this and for so long. I didn't think I could ever feel so strongly for one person but, Christian has changed that. He has changed a lot of things about my life but now it's not just me or him that is going to change. Our relationship is going to change and it's going to be a challenge for us. I don't really want to think about this but; I am reminding myself it won't last for long

I am happy about this school year ending though. I get a summer of romance with Christian before he leaves. What girl wouldn't be happy about being able to spend more time with the love of their lives?

Saturday June 8th

This year has been crazy and now it's going to be over when it feels like it just started yesterday. This year has been one of the greatest in my life, meeting Ana. Ana has taken my world and flipped it upside down or, maybe right side up. I was fifty shades before I met her and now, I feel so much lighter. I can see the light and I understand love.

I never thought I would feel this way. I never thought this much joy in my life was possible. I didn't think I would get past the nightmares and Ana took them away. She took away my fear of touch. She has done all these amazing thing for me. Ana is my savior and the love of my life.

I'm graduating today and then I'm going to be off to college in a couple of months. I am going to be across the country. I keep telling myself that this is for my future and it won't be that hard. I'm lying to myself; life is going to be a living hell without Ana.

The ceremony hasn't started yet; students are still making their way to their seats. I am sitting on the stage waiting to give my speech and get my diploma. I'm going to be done with high school after this.

They were right when they say that those 4 years would fly by. I wish I could have at least slowed down this year. I only have a couple more months with Ana before I leave. I plan to make the best out of the time we have together before I have to go.

After about 30 minutes of sitting here with my thoughts, the principle comes up to the microphone and makes an introduction. He starts yapping about the faculty, students and, school itself. When he is done he introduces me as the valedictorian. I stand and make my way to the center of the stage and shake his hand. I'm standing at the microphone, staring at the crowd of students and their families. I see Ana sitting with my family and I smile and look down at my speech on the podium and begin.

"Today's the day my life begins.

Today I become a citizen of the world.

Today I become a grown up.

Today I become accountable to someone other than myself and my parents.

Accountable for more than my grades.

Today, I become accountable to the world.

To the future.

To all the possibilities that life has to offer.

Starting today, my job is to show up wide eyed and willing and ready.

For what, I don't know.

For anything. For everything.

To take on life. To take on love. To take on the responsibility and possibility.

Today, my friends, our lives begin. And, I for one can't wait."

I look up and see people clapping, I give a small smile and head back to my seat. I listen to the rest of the ceremony and everyone's speeches. They finally start calling people for their diplomas. When my name is called I stand and accept it shaking the principles hand yet again. I gave him a polite smile and head back waiting for this day to end.

"I now introduce the graduation class of Lakeside" with that last sentence we all throw our caps in the air and there is a loud applause. I retrieve my cap and head to my family. I walk up behind Ana who is talking to Mia; I wrap my arms around her and kiss the top of her head. She turns in my arms and beams up at me; I give her a kiss after having thought about her almost this whole time. "Congratulations" she says breaking the kiss "Thanks baby." I smile and then look at Mia "Tell mom and dad we will meet them back at the house." She opens her mouth to protest but then decides against and hugs me before I take Ana's hand to leave the gym.

We make out way outside and head to my car. I open the passenger door for her and she gets in, I go to the driver's side and hop into the car. "I liked your speech" she says after I start the car. I smile "Thanks"

"Well, you wouldn't show it to me beforehand." I laugh

"It was a surprise"

"Very nice surprise Mr. Grey, You have way with words."

I smile and continue driving towards Bellevue, while we listen to the radio. My parents decided to throw a graduation party for me today. I didn't really want one but, my mother can be persistent.

When we arrive at Bellevue no one is in the driveway so I assume they are still heading back from the ceremony. We go inside and start heading to my bedroom. "Christian, what are we doing? Your parents are going to be home any minute." "We'll be quick" I tell her when we walk into my bedroom. I push her up against the now closed door and kiss her. After making our way to my bed we have already discarded of most of our clothes. She is left in her bra and panties and I only have my jeans on.

We are on the bed kissing and she move her hands down my chest reaching the hem of my jeans. She unbuttons them and slides them down my legs. I stop kissing her to remove my jeans and grab a condom. After removing my boxer I put the condom on my length. We are both panting already, I put a finger inside of her to find her soaking "So wet baby" I say in awe that I have this much of an effect on her. I spread her legs and slam into her, she cries out in pleasure. "Christian" I continue a punishing rhythm when I feel her walls clench around me. "Come for me baby" she immediately orgasm's and I thrust two more times before finding my release calling out her name and then collapsing on top of her, resting my weight on my forearms.

I pull out making her wince slightly and lay on the bed next to her. I remove the condom and throw it into a nearby wastebasket. We lay there for a little while wrapped in each other's arms with our afterglow.

After I don't know how long of just lying there we decide it's time to get dressed before my parent's return. While we both are dressing I say "That was a good graduation present" she laughs " That wasn't your present, I'm pretty sure that was for both of us."

After making our way down stairs we sit in the family room until my parents get back. They arrive shortly after we are sitting and tell us that guests won't be here for a while yet.

After a day of spending time with my family and Ana I couldn't ask for a better day. The party wasn't too bad, I enjoyed having my grandparents meet Ana and they loved her. It was a simple party with just friends and close family the way I like it. It went by pretty quickly and I took Ana home afterwards.

I enjoyed this day and I can't wait to spend the rest of my summer with Ana. I am looking forward to being able to spend more time with her. I think this summer is going to be better than any other summer, I'm looking forward to it.

Note: I stole Christian's speech from an episode of Grey's Anatomy. I couldn't think of anything else and I quite like the speech. Hope you enjoy, sorry for any mistakes and sorry I suck at lemons.