Ana P.O.V
"Kate...I..." I didn't really know what to say right now. "I'm sorry..."
She stood still. Looking between us. Then a large, wide smile spread across her face. "Ahhhhhh!" She squealed, jumping towards us. "This is amazing! My best friend and my bro?"
"Woah..." she knocked me to the floor theory her arms around me squeezing me tight.
"What? What's going on? Everyone ok?" Jose suddenly sprang upwards from his sleep. His eyes still half closed. "What's going on?" I
"Ana and Ethan are going out!" She squeaked.
"Chill, Kate. It was just a kiss."
"Yeah, we don't know what's happening right now..." I said trying to push her drunk, giggling ass of me.
"Oh but this is so cool!"
"Yeah... amazing." Oh Jose. He got up and stumbled out of the room.
"Kate get off." I laughed, pushing her harder. "I need to go after him." She fell beside me, still giggling she lay on the floor.
"Jose, wait!" I called after him, leaving the room to follow him down the stairs. He was just reaching the door as I caught up. "Where are you going?"
"Oh, Ana stop pretending you don't know why I'm upset. You know how I feel about you. You always have." He snapped. I stood still. Shocked by his outburst.
"Jose look. I know how you feel... but I just don't... I'm sorry."
"Yeah. Got that." He turned the handle, but stalled momentarily in the door way. "You know Ana, I'm not a bad guy. You might be happy with me if you gave me a chance." And he left. Closing the door gently behind him.
Still standing there, I couldn't understand how this became my fault. I just don't feel about him in that way, yet my heart hurt knowing he was in pain. Finally finding my feet, I slowly walked over to the sofa, sitting down. "Why do I mess everything?" Head in my hands I just sat and thought about it all.
I've been leading him on... been too friendly... too close. Now I've hurt him because his feelings are different to mine. Then Christian. I could have got him in some serious trouble. I was selfish with him. Ethan... he's always been there. I had a small crush on him when we were younger. I just figured we would never go there... then we kissed. It was... good. Not Christian good, but good. I do care for him.
"Hey. Everything ok with Jose?" I looked up. Seeing an incredibly good guy standing there, look concerned.
"Yeah, fine. He um... was upset. I don't feel about him how he does about me." I looked away.
"That's not your fault Ana. If you don't feel romantically towards someone then that's that. Don't feel bad for it." I felt the sofa dip a little as he sat beside me. His hand rubbing my back soothingly.
"I wasn't exactly pushing his advances away as much as I could have. I kiss him on the cheek goodbye. We hug all the time."
"Ana, it's called being a friend. He'll get over it." He smiled lowly at me. I smiled back.
"Where's giggles?"
"Passed out." He laughed. "Listen, I like you, but if you don't want to then no hard feelings yeah?"
"I like you too." I smiled. He leaned forward, slowly placing a soft kiss on my lips. I giggled against him. "I'm wrecked, I think it's time for bed."
"I got the sofa. Go you up to bed." He have me one more soft kiss, before standing to grab the pillows and sheets I left for him earlier. I made my way towards the stairs. Turning back momentarily to look at him. I smiled to myself... then made my way up to bed.
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A few days had went by since my party. Since Ethan and I kissed. We've been texting back and forwards all weekend. Monday morning, and I'm dreading today. I feel kind of weird thinking about seeing Christian. I feel like I'm cheating on him in some way. Which I know is ridiculous... I can't help it though. If anything I'm cheating on him emotionally. I still want him.
"Hey you." Strong arms snaked around my waist, and he nuzzled his lips into my neck.
I smiled to myself. "Hey." I turned around to look at him, putting my arms around his neck. "How are you?"
"Better now. You?"
"Same. Not looking forward to English though."
"How come?" He continues to nuzzle my neck.
"Hmm. No reason. Just not my favourite class at the moment." I brushed off.
"I don't believe that's accecptable behaviour in a school hallway Miss. Steele. Mr. Kavanagh." Shit.
I pulled away with lightening speed. Nearly knocking my head on the lockers behind me. Ethan stayed by my side, his hand in mine, not realising how awkward this situation really was.
Christian stood there, hands in the pockets of his jeans. He was a little more dressed down than usual. "There's a time and place for that sort of thing, a school hallways is not one of them."
He was pissed to say the least. There was a fire in his eyes I don't think I've ever seen before. I could tell his fists were balled in his pockets, and his teeth clenching between words. Shit. Shit. Shit.
"We weren't really doing anything Mr. Grey." Oh Ethan, stop. Please.
"I say otherwise." He seethed.
"It won't happen again... Mr. Grey." I looked down. A few moments went by in silence. My eyes still looking everywhere except at him. Eventually, he walked on by.
"What a tool."
"Yeah..." I smiled awkwardly. "Listen, I have to go. Last thing I need is Grey being angry I'm late too."
"Don't let him get to you." He touched my chin lightly before walking off.
I breathed a sigh of relief, leaning against the locker again. "Hey, you ok?"
"Hey, Kate." I sighed. "Fine. E and I just had a run in with Christian." I turned and grabbed my books from my locker.
"Really? What happened? What did he say?" Ah the Katherine Kavanagh inquisition.
"He caught us just kinda... tangled in each other. He wasn't happy. Told us not to do it again on school grounds. He was pissed Kate I could tell." We started towards his class.
"Well I mean. I understand where he's coming from in a way. He broke it off because he had to Ana. Not because he wanted to. I'm assuming he probably hasn't told anyone either so it's still a fresh secret for him."
"Yeah I get that. What does he expect though? For me to remain single the rest of my life? I don't expect him to, why should he expect it off me?"
We reached the classroom door. I really don't want to do this. I took a deep breath, and walked through the door.
He sat behind his desk, not looking up as we walked by. "Give me a minute yeah?" Kate nodded, reluctantly it seems, but walked on up to her desk.
"Can we talk?"
"Please take your seat Miss. Steele." Still not looking at me.
"Really? You won't even look at me?" He continued writing or marking papers. "Christian!"
"That's Mr. Grey. Now please take your seat." He enunciated each syllable slowly.
Bitting my lip, I shook my head and walked off. I took my seat beside Kate who looked at me expectantly.
"He wouldn't even look at me." This really sucked. I miss him and if I could have him I'd jump at the opportunity, but that's not in the cards for us. I like Ethan, he's not just a rebound or someone to pass the time. I really like him.
"Give him time. It's not exactly a common situation to be in." I smiled sadly, then sat back in my seat ready for the lesson.
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The class soon came to an end. We gathered our books and headed down the steps to towards the door. Kate and I lagging at the back.
"It hurt." I stooped dead in my tracks. Kate froze momentarily too before silently asking me if I was ok. I nodded yes to her, and she walked on out the door leaving us alone.
I turned slowly. "What?"
"Seeing you with someone. It hurts."
"You said it yourself Christian. Age, job. We can't be together. At least not right now. We should be happy, continue with our lives until or if we can be together." I walked over to him, and placed my hand on his arm, his hand covering mine.
"I know. I stand by that. I still care though... I told you that when I broke it off."
"I still care too. More than you can imagine. Ethan's a good man though. I like him." He looks hurt. I feel a pang of guilt.
"Just maybe keep it to a minimum when I'm around? For me?" I nod.
"I really am sorry, Christian." He smiled sadly. Gesturing with his hand, I knew it was time to leave. I turned and walked away. Leaving him behind.
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Christian P.O.V
That hurt. I won't lie. Seeing her with someone. I made me angry too... palm twitching angry. I made my way to my car after my last class. Throwing my briefcase on the passenger seat, I turn on the radio low. Why did she have such an effect on me?
I pulled out of the parking lot, and made my way toward the freeway. She's right though. I broke it off. Age and my being her teacher will always be in the way. She should be happy. We both need to move on until or if we are ready to be together.
I kind of blanked out a bit and before I knew it, I was in front of my house. I mentally shook myself and turned of the car. Stepping out and locking her, I made my way towards the door.
Today was the day I was meant to meet Elenas little trainee. Right on queue, a soft knock came on the door. Making my way over, I started to think maybe this was a mistake. What if Ana and I eventually make it work, and she finds out I trained a girl how to do the one thing that terrifies her?
I open the door to reveal... not who I was expecting. "Leila? What are you doing here?"
"Just checking up? I wanted to say hello." She pushed her way in past me.
"Please. Come in."
She smiled coyly. I know that look. She's up to something. She always was a bit of a brat. "What do you want Leila?"
"You never were patient."
"So don't test me." Dom mode activated. "Now answer me."
Looking down, like she was trained to do, she bit her lip. That really wasn't as attractive on her as it was on Ana. "Sorry, Sir. I just wanted to ask you about something."
"What?" I snapped, walking around her back towards the kitchen. She followed eagerly behind me.
"Well, my Dom he... he um cut things off. He wanted to go vanilla with some girl. So I'm in the search for a new Dom. Wanted to ask Sir if he would consider taking me back."
"Really? You want to go there again?" Jesus. "I broke it off for a reason Leila." I stood up tall, squaring my shoulders with my hands in my pockets. "You wanted serious. I didn't."
"I know that... it would just be temporary. Until I found another Dom." She mentioned, with a hint of hope in her voice.
"No."
"Please..." She got on her knees. Palms up. Eyes down. Submissive move. I always like my subs to be ready for me like this.
"Get up. Now." She stayed still. "I may not want to take you back as my sub Leila but if you don't get uo now don't think for a second I won't take you across my knee." I warned. She smiled. See? Brat.
She got up slowly. "Please. Sir. I just want to please you." She moved towards me... became very close. Danger zone. I'd love a good session right now... after seeing Ana with that boy I have some frustrations to work out.
"Enough." Knock knock. I pushed her gently to the side, making my way back to the door. I'm popular tonight. Opening it, a young girl, around 19 maybe 20, stood there.
"Hi, I'm Rose. Elena sent me?" She smiled brightly. Eager it seems. Leila came from the kitchen, and stood at my side.
"Who are you?" She demanded.
"Manners, Leila. This is Rose. We have some training to do." I looked at her with my best panty dropping smile. Hmm, Rose. Nice name.
"But... I thought we..."
"I told you no. Now leave." She got the other end of my smile. The don't fucking start on me state.
"Sir." She said, walking around us both, giving Rose a look on the way past.
"Come in. Ignore her, an ex-sub looking to restart." I explained briefly.
"Ah." She acknowledged, walking on in.
She was pretty for sure. About 5'8, long black hair and brown eyes. Tanned, natural by the looks of it. Still nothing on Ana though. "Would you like a drink?"
"No, thank you. I'm just eager to jump right in to be honest."
"Come then." I gestured for her to follow me up the stairs. I pulled a small set of keys from my pocket, and proceeded towards the Red Room. Unlocking it, I turned to her. "You can back out at any time, understood?"
"Yes."
"Sir."
"Yes, Sir." She smiled, licking her lips.
We walked on in. "So, for today, we won't be doing anything physical. I want to go over some things first." She nodded, looking around at everything, taking it all in. "First of all. Safe words. Yellow - this lets me know you are nearing your threshold. Red - you've had enough. I'll stop immediately, should you be restrained or blindfolded, these will also be removed straight away. Understood?"
"Yup." I looked at her, raising my eyebrows. "Yes, Sir."
"Good. Soft limits. Things you are willing to do. Hard limits. Things you won't do. When you've had sex, what did you like?"
"Plugs... vibrators..." she looked away nervously.
"If you want me to do this, you need to be 100% open with me ok?" She nodded.
"Now... how do you feel about restraints?"
