Author's Note

First of all, I'm SO SORRY for the months of silence. I've had a rough go of it, with first my great grandmother passing away and then just a few weeks later my grandpa taking a turn for the worse and also passing. It was unexpected and I had a really hard time with it, as I was very close to my grandpa! But I appreciate all the messages and comments so much! So thank you for that! I'm finally getting back to myself and decided it was time to get back to my story.

So here you are, the next chapter of the story. It's a little shorter but it's better than nothing!

As always follows, faves and comments are GREATLY appreciated!

Enjoy! xx

Elliot POV

It's been over a week, almost two since everything went down with Christian at my parents' house. He's been ignoring all kinds of contact, including at GEH as he's been working from his home office since that night. He is not even answering mom or Mia's calls, who can usually always get a hold of him or at least get their calls returned quickly. I know mom is getting worried, but we've been assured by Taylor that he's eating and taking care of himself, so at least that's something.

Ana has been absolutely amazing. I know she's worried about everything, but she's pushed it aside and done everything possible to distract and reassure me. The only outward sign of her distress is the number of Reese's cups we've gone through. I swear, that girl can eat her weight in Reese's cups!

We've also had our first fight as I wanted to go to Escala and refuse to leave until he talked to me, but Ana convinced me that it might just make everything worse. She kept saying that he obviously needed to think through everything that had happened and probably make his own investigations. He was probably also going over his past and how he felt about it. Especially his birthmother.

Speaking of Ana, she started her new job at SIP this past Monday, and she seems to be loving it. We've been staying at her apartment for the past week as she had to get it unpacked. Thankfully, Kate won't be home for another two weeks!

I'm on my way to SIP right now to pick her up as we're having dinner with her friend Maddie tonight. I like Maddie so much better than Kate, and I do not understand why Kate is Ana's best friend and not Maddie. But Ana keeps saying how Kate has changed so much in the past few months. I just think she's a bitch.

I pull up right outside the entrance to SIP and text Ana.

Elliot: Im outside, baby.

Ana: Great, I'm leaving right now :-*

After a minute or so, I see Ana coming out through the front door, and a few steps behind her is some sleazy ginger, who is blatantly staring at my girlfriend's ass. What the actual fuck?! I get out of the car and greet Ana passionately. I'll admit it's partially to mark my territory, but who wouldn't after seeing that?

"Hey baby," I say, just before giving her an all-consuming kiss she won't forget any time soon. Our tongues are sensually dancing with each other, and we only pull apart when we desperately need to breathe.

"Hi," she manages to breathe out.

I lead her over to the passenger door and help her in, as she still a little shaky from our hello. I close her door and walk around to the driver's side, I sneak a quick glance at the creepy ginger, and he looks furious and jealous at the same time. Damn, I'm so happy that I drove my Lexus sportscar today. I get in and quickly drive towards Ana's place so we can get ready for dinner.

"So who was the guy leaving with you?" I ask, hoping I sound casual and not jealous and territorial!

"Someone left with me?" she asks, looking genuinely clueless.

"Yeah, some ginger guy with a man bun,"

"Hmm... that sounds like my boss, Jack Hyde. But I thought he had a lot more work. He asked me to stay later and help," she frowns.

Okay, what the actual fuck?! He asks her to stay late and yet goes home as well when she leaves at the usual time.

"Is he a good boss?" I ask as we weave through the afternoon rush.

"Yeah, he is okay."

Alarm bells are going off in my head. Something is definitely up with this guy. Since I've known her, she's always talked animatedly of other people, even those she's only just met.

We get to Ana's apartment and quickly get inside so we can shower and change our clothes before meeting up with Maddie. The other night, I suggested bringing one of my friends for Maddie as a casual double date, but Ana just laughed and said no. Leaving me confused as hell.

We take our shower together, something that has quickly become one of my favorite things. Not because it often leads to sex, although I love that too. It's just so intimate and personal.

As usual, lots of kisses are being shared as well as wandering hands exploring each other's bodies.

Her hand finds my already hard dick and gives it a little squeeze, which makes me bite down on her neck in an effort not to cum already. My fingers are playing with her nipples, I still can't believe how sensitive they are.

Soon we're both chasing our orgasms, she falls into oblivion as I suck on that secret spot on her neck that only I know about. Watching her makes me cross over into oblivion as well. And my god, I have never had more intense orgasms than I do with her.

"Fuck baby! You're so fucking amazing," I pant as I return to planet earth.

"Right back at you," she mumbles into my chest. Our bodies are still pressed together with Ana's back against the shower wall, which I'm pretty sure is the only thing keeping her upright.

After a few minutes, we've both regained control of our limps, so we get out and get ready to leave for the restaurant.

We invited Maddie to the Mile High Club, and I'm secretly hoping Christian might be there as I know he loves their steak.

Ana POV

When we walk into the Mile High Club, the hostess greets us and openly undresses Elliot with her eyes despite me being right next to him and his hand resting very low on my back, practically groping my butt. I cough a little trying to get her damn eyes off of my boyfriend but it does nothing to deter her. At the same time, I hear Maddie saying my name and waving at us from a table by the windows. So we quickly take off in her direction and ignore the hostess.

"Ana!" Maddie squeals and rips me right out of Elliot's arms and into her own.

"Maddie! I can't believe you're finally here," I say squeezing her tight.

When we finally let go of each other, her and Elliot and greet each other. I know that Elliot likes Maddie a lot more than he does Kate, and considering how Kate has treated him, I don't really blame him. I'm not even sure how I feel about Kate anymore, but at the same time, I don't feel like I can let go either. She's been there for me through thick and thin up until these last few months. I know that something must have happened, but she won't talk to me about it, and I'm not sure how much more I can take.

"How are you liking Seattle?" Elliot asks as we take our seats. Elliot and I on one side of the table and Maddie across from me.

"I love it! My new roommate seems super cool, and apparently, she's rarely home on weekends as she usually spends it with her boyfriend. So I'll have the apartment all to myself," She says excitedly.

"Wow that sounds like a pretty good deal," Elliot says.

"Oh, that's so great Maddie! Where is your new apartment then?" I ask, hoping to God, it's close to mine.

"It's in the same area as yours! I checked on google maps earlier today, and we live just a few minutes by foot from each other," she squeals, loud enough to gather the attention of the tables closest to us, but we just ignore them.

"I guess we'll have to compete for Ana's attention then," Elliot chuckles as he takes a sip of wine.

Elliot has ordered a steak with sweet potato fries and spring vegetables while both Maddie and I have gone with fish.

"So I've got to ask. I suggested bringing one of my friends tonight so you could meet some new people here since you're new to the city. But Ana just said no and laughed at me. So what's the deal? Do you have a boyfriend already?" Elliot asks as we wait for our desserts. Maddie and I quickly sneak a glance at one another, and I can't help the smile on my face. Whenever I've thought about the night, Elliot asked me I burst out laughing.

"You were more than welcome to bring one of your friends, but I have a feeling they'd be a little disappointed," she says with a straight face, as she takes a sip of wine.

"What are you talking about? You're a pretty girl, and you have a great personality," Elliot says confused. Poor guy just does not get it.

"Well, let me explain it like this. You're not the first one at this table trying to get with our girl over here," she smirks. Of course, she would bring that up.

"Wait, what?! Are you saying, what I think you're saying? Okay, someone gotta tell me this story, like right now," he says, almost sounding excited.

"Well, it was freshman year, and we had most of our classes together. I'd noticed Ana from the start and found her utterly fascinating and after watching her ignore all the guys who were practically drooling over her. I thought maybe I had a shot. So I started talking her up, and she seemed interested in talking and hanging out and everything. But I could also tell she wasn't getting where I was going. So I straight up asked her if she'd go on a date with me and she looked like a fish out of the water," Maddie laughs, barely able to get the words out, and I can't help but laugh over the memory either. I really was shocked, and while I wasn't interested in the date, we became great friends.

"Shit, I really do have to compete with you over her attention," Elliot says.

"Nah I gave up on Ana switching sides years ago! Although I will admit I've gotten a little excited every time I've seen her turn down a guy," she smirks.

"You and me both," Elliot says, raising his glass to Maddie before finishing the entire thing.