A.N
I'm so glad that so many of you love the last chapter of Ana's birthday! Don't we all wish we had a boyfriend like Christian!?
And thank you to those who wished me a speedy recovery for my wisdom teeth, it's touching.
Okay so as I said in my last A.N this is going to be quite a lengthy chapter, hence why it has taken me so long to get it to you guys as we have a lot going on in this chapter and I won't lie I am nervous about posting the next couple of chapters, but please bear with me okay?! I have written the next two chapters and I will be going over and editing them as I want to post them fairly closely together.
For all those who celebrate Christmas, I hope you had the best day ever! I was hoping to get this chapter out Christmas eve but I was in a food coma! Haha!
And happy new year!
Also, to the dear guest reviewer who seems to find at least one lame fault in each one of my chapters…bore off yeah? I'm seriously not in the mood to read to your pointless reviews. I've mentioned this MANY times in previous chapters, I am not a professional writer and I do not intend to be. I do not have people going over my work to make sure everything is absolutely perfect and too your liking. I don't care if my grammar is slightly off and guess what? NEITHER DO MY LOYAL READERS. If it bothers you that much then seriously stop reading because I can guarantee there will always be little faults in my chapters because guess what? I'm not perfect! Shocker I know! Save your energy cause it's seriously wasted on me and a lot of other writers.
The last couple of weeks I've noticed many writers writing about how this certain guest reviewer keeps making pointless reviews commenting on grammar etc. It's people like you who make writers like us lose our mojo for writing. We are doing this for FUN!
Anywho…rant over 😊 on with the story!
"I am so nervous I think I'm going to be sick." Ana mumbled as she kept fiddling with her graduation cap as she paced back and forth. No matter what she did, to her it just didn't look or feel right. She didn't want to be doing this. She was too nervous.
Kate looked to Ana and raised an eyebrow. "Why? Ana you're going to do brilliant. You have no reason to be nervous."
Ana sighed as she glanced around to the curtain to the mass of people waiting for her and Kate to go on. Kate as Valedictorian and Ana was just giving a speech as the head teacher found her journey through the school inspirable and thought it would be beneficial for people to know. And didn't understand personally why but Ana agreed all the same. "I don't know, I never expected the headmaster to want me to do a speech! I mean I hate talking on the phone, never mind in front of a load of people." Ana mumbled with a sigh as she adjusted her cap one more time.
"Steele. Listen to me." Kate began as she looked to her best friend, resting her hands on her friend's shoulders. She knew it was the nerves talking and she would actually do brilliantly. "You are going to absolutely smash your speech. Over the last year you have completely transformed, and I know that fiancé of yours has a lot to do with it but honestly Ana? The things you've overcome…words can't describe how amazing you are. You really are inspirational Ana. I'm not saying this because you're my best friend. I'm saying this because you are an inspiration to many people. You know, I heard a freshman the other day in the restroom. She was breaking her heart because her dad had passed away and she was struggling. She had her friend with her who was just encouraging her to go home and grieve as the teachers would understand and do you know what she said? She said if Ana Steele can stay in school after what happened to her mom then I can." She smiled and wiped a stray tear that ran down Ana's cheek. "So many people look up to you, Ana. You don't realise how much you inspire others around you. I know our grade is full of mainly idiots, but the younger generation are looking up to you."
"You weren't supposed to make cry before the ceremony." Ana laughed wiping her eyes before she shook her head and took a deep breath. "Okay, you're right. I can do this." She told herself as she took a deep breath and gave a little nod to Kate. "I can do this." She told her.
"Yes, you can!" Kate beamed to her before she looked up the headmaster came over.
"Girls it's time to go on stage." He told them before heading back out.
Linking onto Ana's arm, Kate smiled. "Let's do this."
Ana smiled and nodded to her best friend before the two happily went out to the stage. As the headmaster gave a short speech it was then Kate's turn to give her speech to the people in front of her. Kate always oozed confidence, yet Ana was sat there absolutely shaking in her boots! Her eyes scanning the crowd, they soon settled on her fiancé and a smile spread across her lips as he gave her a wink and a thumbs up. Her body instantly relaxed. Scanning the rest of the crowd she smiled seeing her dad sat with the Grey's. They really were one big family. She couldn't imagine her life without any of the Grey's.
As Kate finished her speech, the headmaster then introduced Ana, her hands sweating slightly, Ana took a deep breath before she got up from her seat, smiling as Kate gave her arm a gentle squeeze as she sat back down. Ana headed to the podium and took a breath before looking to the crowd in front of her. "I know a lot of you are probably thinking, 'what the hell is she doing up there?' but if I'm being honest with you…I have no idea why I am here but I somewhat promised that I would do this today. For those who aren't really sure who I am…I'm Anastasia Steele, some of you may know me, some of you may have only heard of me as either the girl whose mother was murdered, the girl Leila and her friends bullied and ended up in hospital or Christian Grey's girlfriend…well fiancé." She shrugged a little and smiled over to Christian before looking to the crowd once more. "And while I might be all those things…I'm firstly and mostly Ana Steele. I'm a student just like you. Despite all the negative things that have happened to me, I've always made sure that I kept up my education and while I was off I worked hard to keep my grades up and work was still giving it in on time, mainly because I didn't want to fall behind. I've always worked hard and I wasn't going to let anything stop me from continuing to work hard. And where has that hard work got me? Well come September I will be a Harvard student which has always been a dream of mine. I want to be an editor or and English teacher and I'll be able to do those things and make my dreams come true. Bad things happen all the time and as hard as it seems sometimes…you have to carry on. Sometimes that's the best thing you can do. Schoolwork was in a way a distraction for me. I didn't want to think about all the horrible things that were happening around me. I wanted to forget. But you know…today a very good friend of mine told me a story about how she heard a conversation in the restroom…and you know what? It's because of what she told me…that I didn't chicken out of doing this speech. To know I somewhat…inspire people…makes everything worthwhile. I know my mom is looking down on me right now and she is proud of me, because even though I miss her like absolute crazy, I'm keeping my promise to her and making sure I always work hard and follow my dreams. Never let anything stop you from following your dreams. Some days are going to be harder than others. Some days you may feel like you just want to lie in bed and not get up, but trust me…it's always worth it and pretty soon, you'll be following your dreams." She offered a small smile to the crowd as she fought back the tears. "Thank you."
Listening to Ana, Christian couldn't help but feel an immense amount of pride for his girl. She truly was something remarkable. As she finished her speech, he was the first one on his feet clapping loudly, though he was sure he could hear Elliot in the background cheering. He always was over the top. Grinning to Ana as she sat down, he then took his own seat once more as the headmaster came back on and began giving out the diploma's. He couldn't wait for this ceremony to be over so he could be reunited with Ana once more. He felt so lost and empty without her by his side.
"Christian Trevelyan-Grey."
"Katherine Kavanagh."
"Anastasia Steele."
They did it. They graduated. Ana couldn't wipe the smile off her face. As soon as she was handed her diploma, Ana rushed off the stage and into the arms of her waiting fiancé. "We did it." She beamed with a grin as she hugged him tightly, hiding her face in the crook of his neck, inhaling his unique scent that always calmed her when she was feeling uneasy or nervous.
"We did baby. We did it." He whispered as he held her tightly to him, kissing her head he held her close to him. "Come on, let's go and join our friends and family." He whispered as he took her hand and led her to their friends and family.
"Congratulations Annie." Ray whispered as he pulled his little girl into a hug.
"Thank you, daddy." Ana whispered hugging him back.
"I am so proud of you." Pulling back, he cupped her face. "And your mom is so incredibly proud of you."
Blinking back the tears Ana nodded to him before hugging him once more. "I miss her."
"I know baby. I do too." Ray whispered hugging her that little but tighter. "But she is looking down on you and I know that she is beaming with pride right now, just like I am. We are both so incredibly proud of you and we are excited to see what your future holds."
Ana smiled up to her father before laughing as Elliot pulled her into a bear hug.
"Congratulations future sis!" He beamed with a grin.
"Thank you." Ana smiled hugging him back. "And thank you for that very loud cheer."
"Hey you're welcome. Got to show my girls some loving."
"I'm sure Kate appreciated as much as I did."
"She sure did." Elliot grinned to her.
As Carrick and Grace came over, Ana hugged them both in turn before she smiled and hugged Mia. Seeing how proud everyone was of her, she couldn't help but feel the immense of pride flowing through her. For once she was actually proud of herself.
"Let's get some pictures!" Grace chimed as she got out her camera. She needed to get some pictures of this special day.
"Mom." Christian groaned as he looked to her. "Please don't."
"Oh please Christian, just a few of you and some of you and Ana. I want us to remember this beautiful and special day."
"Fine, but not too many." Christian grumbled. He knew what his mother was like and if she had her way then they would be spending the next few hours taking pictures.
Ana couldn't help but giggle before she smiled and happily posed for photo's for Grace and her dad. Taking some solo pictures, Christian then joined her as they took some pictures before Kate joined in with them after spending some time with her family.
Ray proudly took pictures of his daughter. He was so proud of her right now and he knew Carla would be too. He was going to get these blown up and have them displayed proudly in the house.
"Okay, enough. I'm hungry." Christian declared seeing this photo shoot wasn't ending any time soon. Moving his arm around Ana he pressed a kiss to her temple. "Hungry baby?"
"Starved." Ana smiled as she moved her own arm around her.
"Then let's go. My mom has put on a spread back at the house."
"Perfect." Ana smiled up to him before they all headed to their cars and headed back to the Grey residence. Ana couldn't wait to spend the rest of the day with those she loved. Tomorrow she would be finishing up a few loose ends before she and Kate then began their journey down to California. She was so looking forward to spending some girly time with Kate though she knew the separation from Christian would be proven difficult. But as everyone kept reminding them both, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
As Christian pulled up outside the house, Ana climbed out of the car and smiled to herself before happily taking Christian's hand as he came alongside her. Interlocking their fingers, she lazily swung their hands as they walked up the path, luckily everyone had pretty much arrived at the same time so they didn't have to wait long. Christian had said his parents had given the house keeper time off so that they could celebrate; family only.
Kissing Ana's head, Christian smiled down to her. Walking into the house, Christian smirked down to Ana and gently tugged her upstairs. He just wanted a few minutes alone with her. Pulling her into his bedroom, he instantly pulled Ana tightly to him and crushed his lips to hers.
Ana couldn't help but giggle as Christian pulled her upstairs, smirking she wrapped her arms around his neck as he kissed her. "You're such a bad influence." She mumbled against his lips.
"You love it." He mumbled back, keeping his arms tightly around her waist. "I'm so fucking proud of you." He whispered against her lips. "You looked so hot up there, giving your speech." He moved his hands to her ass and gave it a hard squeeze.
Groaning against his lips, Ana pushed her body tightly to his. She could feel him getting harden. "We don't have enough time." She mumbled against his lips.
"You're leaving me for three weeks. We need to make time." He breathed as he slowly moved his hand up and under her dress. He was so glad she was wearing a dress! Brushing his fingers against her panties he groaned. "You're ready for me."
As soon as he touched her, that was it for Ana. Moving her hands to his belt, he quickly undone it before she pushed them down along with his boxers before she jumped into his arms. "Be quick." She mumbled, keeping her lips locked to the entire time.
The second Ana jumped into his arms, Christian quickly moved her panties to the side and entered her. Hissing at the contact, he pushed her up against the wall before closing his door and flicking the lock on. He did not want anyone to walk in them. Holding onto Ana tightly he started to relentlessly pump into her. He couldn't get enough of her.
Moaning against his lips as he filled her, Ana kept her legs tightly around him, pushing her heels into his ass needing more. As he started to thrust relentlessly into her, Ana couldn't help but moan out loud. "Oh yes." She moaned as she moved her hips against his. "Don't stop." She whispered, clinging onto his tightly.
"Ssh baby, we need to be quiet." Christian whispered against her lips. As he kept his movements up, he could feel her getting closer to her orgasm. The way she was squeezing his right now, he knew it would only before he few more moments before she come undone and he knew he wouldn't last much longer either.
"Yes, yes!" Ana panted against his lips. "God I'm coming." She moaned as she felt herself exploding around him. Her walls squeezing the life out of him as she bit down hard on his lip as her orgasm hit her like a tidal wave. She don't think she had ever come so hard.
As Ana came, Christian groaned before letting himself go. Stilling his movements as his own orgasm washed over him, he sighed happily against her lips as he slowly began to slow down his movements. Coming to a stop he pecked Ana softly as they both tried to catch their breaths back. "God, I love you so much." He whispered pressing his forehead to hers.
"I love you too. More than anything." Ana whispered to him as she pecked him once more. "Though I have to tell you something…"
"What? What's wrong?" Christian asked looking to her.
"I don't think I'll be able to feel my legs if you put me down." She giggled with a smile to him. "You sure do know how to make a girl sees stars Mr Grey."
"Well future Mrs Grey…I aim to please." He mused with a smirk to her as he gently pulled out of her before carefully moving over to the bed, making sure he didn't fall over his trousers and boxers that were still around his ankles. Gently putting Ana down on the bed, he cupped her face and pressed a soft kiss to her lips before he then pulled up his boxers and trousers and done them up. As Ana finished adjusting herself, he moved down next to her and gave her legs a gentle rub. "Still like jelly?"
Ana smiled and shook her head. "They're all good now." She smiled and leant her head on his shoulder. "I wish we could have a little nap right now."
Kissing her head, he smiled into her hair. "It's tempting, trust me." He let out a content sigh. "But we have to celebrate with our loved ones, even if it's for a little while."
"Then we can come back here and have a little nap?" She asked hopefully up to him.
Christian smiled down to her. "Deal."
"Okay let me just use your bathroom real quick." Kissing his cheek, she got up from the bed and headed to his en-suite bathroom, closing the door behind her.
Christian couldn't help but roll his eyes as Ana shut the door. She always did while he never did.
"Hey there you are." Elliot commented as he opened Christian's door. "Everyone's been wondering where you and Ana went."
Looking up as he heard his brother's voice, Christian ran his fingers through his hair and gave a little shrug. "We just wanted a couple of minutes to ourselves. Never knew graduation could be so…overwhelming."
Elliot couldn't help but chuckle. "Yeah you keep telling everyone that. I know you two up here screwing. Your lips are swollen, and you just ran your fingers through your hair so it doesn't have the 'just fucked' look and I bet Ana's in the bathroom cleaning up." He chuckled and shook his head as he plonked himself down next to his brother. "Don't worry I won't tell mom what you two have been up to."
Looking to his brother, Christian then narrowed his eyes at him. "And what have you and Kate been up to?" He asked with a smirk. "Because that love bite on your neck is looking fresh."
Head shooting up hearing Christian, Elliot quickly got up and went to the mirror before he looked to his neck. "Oh fuck, I knew she bit me but didn't think she actually marked me…"
"Don't worry, I won't tell mom what you two have been up to." Christian smirked, slapping his brother on the back. "Now get out before Ana comes out. I don't want you embarrassing her. Plus, you should try and cover up that mark."
"Jackass." Elliot grumbled as he left Christian's room knowing that he had to try and cover up this mark.
"Dick." Christian countered back with a shake of his head before he ran his fingers through his hair once more. As Ana came out of the bathroom, he flashed her a smile. She always looked so beautiful. Pressing a kiss to her cheek he moved his arm around her waist. "Ready bay?"
Ana nodded leaning into him. "Yes. Let's do this. Sooner we are down there the sooner we can get this over with and we can come and nap."
Christian couldn't help but chuckle. His girl sure did love her sleep. After one last look in the mirror to make sure no one would suspect anything he held Ana close to him as they headed downstairs. Seeing all their friends and family gathered around, chatting and having food, the two soon blended in and began chatting away to others. No one had seemed to have noticed that they had disappeared so they fitted right in.
"I hope you're excited, Steele!" Kate beamed as she moved over to her friend and grinned. "I am so excited for our road trip!"
"You are not the only one." Ana beamed with a grin to her friend. "I've made a list of a number of places we could stop along the way, most of them service stations for a quick break and there is one motel I found in case we need to stop for a decent sleep."
"Good thinking, I was hoping to drive all the way but I think it's just going to be too much. One night won't hurt and it means we can fuel up properly for the rest of our journey."
Ana gave a nod to her before she frowned. "How many suitcases are you taking?" She asked raising an eyebrow. Knowing Kate, she was bound to be going overboard.
"I was thinking three." Kate replied casually.
"Three?!" Ana asked shocked.
"Ana we are going for three weeks…"
"I know and when I've been on vacation for two weeks, I've only taken one suitcase, Jesus Kate how much do you want to take?"
"I'd rather take too much then not enough. Beside we can keep it all in the car."
Ana couldn't help but laugh and shake her head. "We're staying in an apartment; we can wash our own clothes!"
"Nah where's the fun in that? We're going to have fun Ana, not spend our days doing laundry."
Ana couldn't help but laugh and shake her head at her friend before she looked to her. "How' Elliot taking it?" She asked. "Christian is like a little lost puppy."
Kate groaned. "Put it this way I have never been so happy to have a period in all my life." She grumbled with a pout. "He's certainly making up for me not being here. I'm sore as anything."
Ana couldn't help but giggle as she heard her friend. Shaking her head, she smiled. "Christian is certainly doing that with me as well."
"Yeah I gathered you two went for a little rendezvous." She mused with a smirk to her.
Ana blushed a little. "We just wanted some alone time. Breathing space."
Kate barked out a laugh. "Yeah whatever you say Steele." She shook her head. "I have to go mingle with my parents; I'll see you in a bit." Giving her a gentle nudge, she headed over to her parents. The Grey's had invited them but Kate could see they were feeling slightly out of place, she knew it would take time but they would get their eventually. The Grey;s could make anyone feel so welcome into their family in no time.
Ana shook her head at her friend before she glanced around the room and let a small smile rest on her lips. She couldn't think of anything better right now. She had everything that she could have ever wanted. Taking a sip of her drink, she just enjoyed the moment as she watched her father talking with Carrick and Elliot. Christian happily talking away with Mia while Kate and her parents chatted with Grace and Grace's parents who were beaming proudly at Christian. How did she get so lucky? Her thoughts running towards her mother, Ana felt a wave of sadness overcome her. How she wished her mother was here right now. Not wanting to spoil the mood, Ana quietly headed outside to get some fresh air, hoping that it would improve her mood. Heading towards the water she perched herself near the edge, a sigh passing her lips as she looked out to the water. As the tears pricked her eyes, she quickly wiped them before they had the chance to fall.
"Hey now why are you crying on such a special day little lady?" Came a voice next to her.
"Hey Grandpa Theo." She shrugged a little. "Just thinking about my mom. I wish she was here." She mumbled, looking down to her hands in her lap. "I didn't want me being sad to spoil everyone's mood. Everyone else is so happy."
Moving down next to Ana, Theo looked to her. "You know…deep down, she is here."
Ana looked to him and frowned a little. "How?"
"In here." He smiled and pointed to her heart. "It's okay to be sad little lady, she's your mom. Hell, I still miss my mom at times. Like you, I lost my mom at a young age and my father a few years after she had passed. There are so many things I wish she was around to see. Especially the grandkids and you and Kitty Kat, but knowing she's at peace and she's looking down proudly…that's enough for me. Same with my father. They're together now and I know they would be proud of the life I have made. Your mom will be proud of you too little lady, she always will be."
Listening to him, Ana then looked to him before she smiled a little and gave a little nod. "Thanks Grandpa Theo. You always know the right words to say."
Theo grinned at her. "It's what happens when you get older." He mused with smirk as he gave her arm a little nudge before he moved his arm around her and hugged her to his side. "You're family now little lady. If you ever need someone to talk to, or advice or anything…you call me."
Moving her arms around him, Ana smiled. "Thank you."
"Hey, there you are." Came Christian's voice. Even though it had started to get dark, he could see Ana's eyes were red and he knew they were only like that when she was upset. "Ana, what's wrong?" He asked as he bent down next to them.
"She's alright son." Theo told him with a smile. "We were just having a little heart to heart." He looked down to Ana. "You okay now? Shall I leave you in my grandson's sometimes capable hands?" He playfully winked at her.
Ana couldn't help but giggle as she gave a nod. "I'll be okay. Thank you again."
"Don't need to thank me." He told her before he looked to Christian. "Come on Mr Muscles. Help an old man up."
Christian shook his head before he stood up properly and helped his grandfather to his feet. As he went inside, he then moved next to Ana. "Baby what's wrong?" He asked moving his arm around her shoulder.
"I'm okay." She promised leaning into him. "I was just missing my mom. I didn't want to dampen the mood inside so I came out here. I guess Grandpa seen me."
"That man sees everything." He rolled his eyes before looking to her. "I wish I could take your pain away." He whispered down to her, pressing his lips to her temple.
"I know." She whispered back, snuggling into him more. "I just didn't realise how much I would miss her not being here today."
"Do you want to head upstairs for a bit?" He asked looking down to her.
"Do you think people would mind?"
"Of course, not baby." He kissed her head. "You go on up, I'll be up in a second." Getting to his feet, he pulled Ana up with her and kissed her cheek. "Do you want anything?"
Ana shook her head. "No thank you." She whispered, suddenly feeling exhausted. She just needed to lie down for a while.
"Go on up baby, I'll be there in a second." He told her, heading back into the house with Ana, he watched Ana head upstairs before he headed over to his parents who were chatting with Ray.
"Hello son." Grace smiled proudly to him. "Is everything alright?"
Christian nodded a little. "Yeah, Ana's not feeling great…"
"What?" Ray cut in as he glanced around for his daughter. "Where is she?"
"She's gone upstairs, she's missing her mom and it's getting her down a bit. She doesn't want to spoil the atmosphere so we're just going to go upstairs until she's feeling a bit more up to it. She didn't realise how much she'd miss her mom today." He explained looking to them.
"Oh the poor dear." Grace sighed a little before looking to Christian. "I think there are some of her favourite biscuits in the cupboard in the kitchen. Why don't you make her a cup of tea and take her some biscuits? I'm sure that'll perk her right up."
Ray nodded in agreement. "Annie does love her tea…I'm going to check on her while you do that." He told him before making his way up the stairs. He needed to check on his little girl. Heading towards Christian's bedroom, he peaked inside, seeing Ana curled up he headed inside. "Annie." He called as headed over to her. "Hey kiddo." Sitting next to her he looked to her. "I hate seeing you sad."
"I'm sorry." Ana whispered looking to him.
"Don't you ever be sorry for missing your mom." Ray told her firmly. "It's okay to be sad. I don't want you to ever feel like you can't express yourself okay? You are surrounded by people who love and would do anything for you. Never forget that." He smiled and leant down and kissed her head. "Take as much time as you need up here. Christian is going to bring you some tea."
Ana couldn't help but smile. "Tea makes everything better right?"
Ray smiled. "Right. No one is to tell you any different." He mused before looking up as Christian came in with Ana's tea and some biscuits under his arm. "I'll be downstairs if you need me." He promised as he kissed her head before getting up. Giving a nod to Christian he soon made his way back downstairs.
"One cup of tea and a pack of chocolate biscuits." Christian mused as he headed to the bedside table and carefully put the tea down. Sitting down on the bed with Ana he put the biscuits aside before he wrapped his arms around his girlfriend and kissed her head. "Okay?"
"I will." She promised looking up to him as she moved her arms around him. "Thank you for being the most amazing boyfriend ever."
"You don't have to thank me baby." He told her looking down to her. Keeping his arm tightly around her he laid back, bringing Ana with him, holding her close to him as he kissed the top of her head. "Relax." He mused as he ran his fingers lightly through her hair.
"Hmm that feels nice." She whispered as she let her eyes fall to a close and just relaxed in Christian's embrace. She loved the feel of being in his arms. Entwining her leg with his, she happily let her body relax. She would need all the relaxation she could get at the moment with her impending road trip with Kate. She was hoping that they could have some spa days while they were away.
As Ana's breathing even out, he knew she had fallen asleep. Kissing her head, he smiled to himself as he just happily stayed relaxing with her. He didn't want her to go on this little trip with Kate but he knew she had to keep her word to Kate and he could see when she talked about it, that she was indeed excited to go. He would never take that opportunity from her. Letting his own eyes fall to a close, he happily drifted off to sleep, keeping a tight hold of his girl. He couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life like this. Going to sleep and waking up with Ana in his arms. It was the perfect feeling.
XoXoXo
"Please don't make this harder than it already is." Ana whined as she looked to her pouting boyfriend who was sat on her bed as she sorted out the last few things to pack in her case. He was giving her those sad grey eyes and the lip pouting out in full force. Dressed in a pair of denim shorts and a flowy white top, she had her hair up in a messy bun, ready for the road trip. The weather was looking incredible for the next couple of days so she was ready to embrace the weather.
Christian pouted more at her before sighing a little. "I'm sorry. I don't want you to go, and I know that makes me sound like an asshole but I'm going to miss you so fucking much." He huffed, his head falling into his hands.
Sitting next to Christian, Ana rested her chin on his shoulder. "You are not an asshole. This isn't easy for me either. I'm going to miss you so much. The thought of not seeing you every day in person, kissing you…it's going to be horrible."
Christian looked to her gone off. "Then stay!"
Ana couldn't help but giggle at his expression. Pecking his lips, she smiled and shook her head. "You know we have had this trip planned for year. In fact, if I told Kate I wasn't going I think she would actually crucify me."
Christian sighed as he moved his arm around her. "True. And I kinda need you alive."
Ana looked up to him. "I'll be home before you know it. Not to mention we are face timing and talking every day. It won't even be like I'm gone." She smiled to him. "Now kiss me Grey."
"Demanding little thing." He smirked and cupped her face and pressed his lips to hers.
Ana grinned against his lips, happily moving her arms around him as she kissed him back, her hand moving to rest on his cheek.
Holding her body close to his, he pushed her back onto the bed, his body covering hers as the kiss became more intense.
A soft moan passing her lips, Ana moved her legs around Christian's waist, a louder moan passing her lips as he began to softly grind into her.
"Knock it off you two." Came Kate's voice as came strolling into Ana's bedroom.
Groaning, Christian moved his head into the crook of Ana's neck. "Your timing sucks Kavanagh." He grumbled as he rolled off Ana and looked over to Kate. "Aren't you early?"
"Sooner we leave, sooner we get there." She mused looking to him before she moved and plonked herself at the end of Ana's bed. "You all packed Steele?"
Sitting up, Ana gave a nod. "Yep. Just finished putting in the last of my make-up and toiletries."
"Your dad is busy making up the monster of all packed lunches." Kate mused with a smirk. "Looks like we will only be stopping for toilet breaks."
"Oh he's been doing that all morning." She rolled her eyes. "I think he's doing it because he's nervous. He's been pretty quiet this morning."
Kate pouted. "His little girl is all grown up."
Ana shot her a look before sighing. "I think he's just not going to know what to do with himself when I'm gone. But I suppose it'll prepare him for when I'm at Harvard."
"I'll keep him company." Christian chirped in. "We've already planned days out. Even Elliot's coming."
Ana couldn't help but smile. "Really?"
Christian nodded. "Yep. He's going to teach me how to fish. Apparently, he's seen my dad fish and Ray says he's shit so he said he'd teach me properly."
Ana couldn't help but laugh at Christian. "That sure sounds like my dad. Better make sure you stock up on food and water because no doubt you'll be in the water all day. He'd be there all night as well if he could."
"I think Elliot said he'd bring beer." He rolled his eyes. "Since turning twenty-one all he does is bring fucking beer everywhere."
Ana and Kate couldn't help but laugh at Christian. Shaking her head Kate got to her feet. "I'll go put your stuff in the car. Give you two some…alone time, but don't be too long." She narrowed her eyes at the pair of them before heading downstairs with Ana's case.
Ana rolled her eyes at her friend before she looked to Christian and cupped his face and pressed her lips to his. "Promise me something." She whispered against his lips.
Arms sliding around her petite body, Christian happily kissed her back before he nodded a little. "Anything." He whispered back to her.
Breaking the kiss, she looked to him. "Promise me that you won't mope around while I'm gone. Try and enjoy your summer before the madness of Harvard begins."
Christian sighed before he gave a reluctant nod. "I'll try." He promised. "It's going to be so hard without you but I can spend some time with Elliot and your dad and the rest of the family as well as getting things packed and ready for Harvard. I can start packing some of your stuff if you like? I'll ask your dad to give me a hand?"
Ana raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure? I don't mind doing it when I come back…"
Christian shook his head. "It's fine, honestly I don't mind. I'll get everything packed. When you come back, we can spend a few days here with the family then head down and start to get settled in before school starts."
"You really are the best boyfriend ever." She smiled and kissed him again before she then sighed. "I should get going before Kate comes back up."
Christian instantly pouted. "Okay…sooner you go sooner you'll be back."
Ana nodded. "True. Plus, if we get bored, we might even come home early. Depends what Kate wants to do." She shrugged a little and climbed off the bed, slipping her daps on she then turned and looked to Christian. "Come on you."
Getting up Christian then looked to her. "Do you have everything? Phone? Phone charger? Money? Emergency card?"
Ana chuckled. "Yes dad." She shook her head and moved her arms around his neck and leant up and kissed him. "Please don't worry."
"I'll always worry about you." He told her before he then picked up her handbag for her and held it to her. "Here."
Taking her bag from him, Ana took his hand and interlocked their fingers as they headed downstairs. As Ray came out of the kitchen with a box of food Ana couldn't help but chuckle. "Dad what's with all the food?"
"I don't want you to go hungry whilst you're on your journey. I've made you both a range of sandwiches, there two big bags of chips, lots of bottles of water, there is some roasted peanuts and stuff like that too."
"Dad…" Ana laughed to stop him before he run out of breath. Moving over to her dad she moved her arms around him and hugged him tightly. "Breathe." She chuckled and kissed his cheek.
Hugging her back, Ray sighed a little. "I know, I'm sorry Annie, you know I'm a worry wart."
"I know but everything is going to be okay." She whispered before smiling. "But thank you for making us food. Least we won't have to stop much." She smiled. "I love you dad."
"I love you too. I want you to have the best time with Kate."
"We will and I promise to call and text you all the time, but I've made Christian promise and I want you to promise me too that you won't spend your time moping around. I want you to have fun! Enjoy the peace while I'm not here. Besides. Christian has told me you're going to teach him how to fish. I want you to teach him properly. Don't go easy on him."
Ray sighed a little and nodded. "I'll try." He shrugged and smirked looking to Christian. "Oh, I'll teach him properly don't you worry. We'll try and catch a decent salmon for you and you can have that as your first meal when you return."
Ana grinned. "My favourite."
"Ana you ready? We better get this show on the road so we don't hit traffic." Kate asked as she came into the house.
Ana gave a nod and smiled. "Yeah." She looked to her dad. "I love you, old man."
"Hey less of the old. I'm still in my prime." He chuckled and kissed her head. "I love you too."
Heading out to the car, Ana took the box off her dad and put it in the back of Kate's car before she turned to her dad and hugged him. "I'll give you a text in about an hour."
Hugging Ana back, Ray gave a little nod. "Stay safe. And drive safe Kate."
"I will I promise." Kate replied as she got into the driver's side of the car.
Moving out of her dad's embrace, Ana moved over to Christian and moved her arms around him as she hid her face in his neck. Inhaling his scent, she then looked up to him and kissed his chin. "I'll facetime you once I've spoken to my dad okay?"
Christian nodded. "If you need anything just call me and I'll come straight down. I don't care what time it is, if you need me, I'll be there."
Cupping his face, she pressed her lips to his in a short yet passionate kiss before she pulled back and looked to him. "I love you."
"I love you too. So fucking much." He whispered as he pressed his lips to hers once more. "Be safe."
"I will I promise." Kissing him once more she then kissed her dad's cheek before she climbed into the car. She didn't realise how hard it would be to say goodbye! She was only going on vacation yet she felt like she was leaving them for good. Shaking the thoughts out of her head and out on her seatbelt, rolling her window down she blew a kiss to the two men in her life as Kate drove off. "How come Elliot didn't come to wave you off?" Ana asked curiously as she looked to her friend.
"He had a meeting with a potential client. Now that he had graduated college, he wants to get the ball rolling and his business up and running. He's hoping with this client and if he does the work, the money can go towards a base premise for his business. I don't think we've ever had such a serious conversation since we we've been going out. Apart from him actually asking me out. But he came by before his meeting to say goodbye. He wants me to call him when we get to our first stop."
"Well I hope he gets it. He's worked his ass off to get this far."
Kate chuckled. "He won't give up without a fight. Elliot's a charmer. He knows exactly what to say to keep a client." She mused with a smirk as she kept her eyes on the road.
"How were you parents after the graduation party at the Grey's? They looked a little overwhelmed…"
"They're good. Yeah, they were overwhelmed, but I think Grandpa Theo sorted them right out. They were disappointed when it was time to go." She chuckled and shook her head.
"Grandpa Theo is the best." Ana mused with a smile.
"That he is." Kate agreed with a chuckle.
Throughout the journey, the girls chatted, giggled and sung along to the radio. They agreed half way through their journey that they would swap and Ana would drive. "I'm feeling peckish." Ana pouted before she glanced to Kate. "Fancy some food my dad made us."
Kate nodded as she kept her eyes on the road. "Yeah sure."
Moving to look at the back seat, Ana went to reach for the box but couldn't quite reach. Huffing she undone her seat belt and turned slightly stretched to get the box, opening the lid she rummaged through. "You fancy a sandwich or something picky? He packed chips and nuts."
"Ooo chips are good for me." Kate beamed. "Oh, can you get me a water too? I'm feeling thirsty."
"Sure." Grabbing the snacks and two bottles of water before she jerked slightly as the car swerved.
"Crap! Sorry Ana didn't see that pothole." Kate grumbled. "These potholes are going to ruin my tyres."
"It's okay." Ana replied as she sat back down properly in her seat. Putting Kate's drink in the drinks holder before putting hers down in the footwell before opening the chips and nuts. "Okay we are set." Ana chimed as she bent down and grabbed her drink and took a sip out of it. Helping herself to some snacks she glanced out the window. As Kate's phone started going off, Ana looked to her. "Want me to get that?"
Kate nodded. "Please, it's in my bag behind my seat. It might be my dad; he had already left for work this morning when I got up."
Ana nodded as she went to reach the bag. "It's right under your seat." Ana frowned. "Hang on." Moving so she was kneeling on her seat she moved between the two seats, reaching under Kate's chair for her bag.
"Got it?" Kate asked as she took her eyes briefly off the road to glance at Ana.
"Nearly." Ana called up before stretched under a bit more. "Got it." She called before she pulled herself up back into her seat, Kate' bag in her hand. Moving some hair out of her face, she looked down to the bag and began to dig through it. "Jesus Kate how much stuff have you got in here?"
"Essentials." Kate replied back with a chuckle before she looked to Ana as her phone kept ringing. "It's probably towards the bottom. I should really invested in a small bag, i can never find anything in there to be honest" She told her before she turned to look at the road once more, her eyes widening as she saw a truck coming right at them. "Ana!" She screamed as she swerved the oncoming vehicle.
As Kate swerved the car, the tire caught the curb and with the speed of which the car was going, caused the car to flip and roll over several times on the bridge they were on before it smashed into the nearby lamppost, the world around them going black. The sound of metal crunching and glass breaking the last thing that either of them heard.
A.N
Please be kind! I'll be posting the next 2 chapters tomorrow afternoon!
Much Love
K xx