Chapter 17

*A POV*

the wedding went well. I'm really happy for Kate, and knowing Kate I couldn't imagine her settling down but she found her prince charming. But I can't stop thinking about last night when Christian put that garter on my thigh. I still remember the electric shock that ran throughout my body when he accidentally brushed his fingertips against my skin.

That kind of feeling was one of the things I felt whenever Brian touched me. what is happening to me? I should stop this; I know Christian will only see me as a friend. Looking at Christian last night I felt this overwhelming urge to kiss him and I don't know why I felt like that, it's so confusing.

I'm startled by my phone ringing. it's Christian. I take a deep breath answer.

*C POV*

"Hello" Ana answers breathless.

"Ana hi. Am I disturbing you?" I ask nervous.

"Oh no I'm just... unpacking my things" I sigh in relief.

"I was just wondering if you'd like to go out with me tonight, I'm planning on going to a mariner's game tonight" I explain hoping that she will say yes.

"Uh, sure I would like that" 'YES!'

"Ok I'll pick you up at 5"

"Ok. See you later" we hang up and I'm smiling from ear to ear.

Getting ready for my 'hang out' tonight I'm beginning to feel restless and nervous. I'm wearing dark jeans and a black V- neck t shirt with my leather jacket. It's 4:15 pm and I'm ready to go. Grabbing my car keys and wallet I get in my elevator to my car.

Driving towards Ana's apartment I'm anxious and nervous. I don't know if I need to get some flowers, but I decide against it. We're not dating yet. So I'm going to settle for a single rose. Arriving at her apartment I pull up at the curb and climb out of my car. I press her apartment number on the intercom.

"Yes?" Ana answers.

"Ana it's me. Christian" I hear her buzz me up so I go inside, she's only on the second floor so in less than a minute I'm standing there and knocking on her front door.

She opens the door and my breath is caught in my throat. She's wearing skin tight jeans and a red long sleeve blouse that hugs her body perfectly, accentuating her wonderful curves. Clearing my throat, I greet her.

"Hi. This is for you" I say handing her the single rose.

"Thank you come in I'm just going to put it in some water" I follow her inside, and immediately see the difference in her apartment.

"I'm done let's go" Ana says grabbing her purse and we walk out of her apartment.

Arriving at the mariners we are escorted to a private booth, and order some fries and soda. By the time the game is finished it's 9pmand we decide to walk by the bay.

"Thank you so much Christian, I really had fun tonight" Ana is beaming at me.

"I had so much fun too, I didn't know that you can curse like that" I tease her chuckling

"You'll be surprised at what I can do" I don't know what that means.

"Well, I'm willing to see what else you can do" I say winking at her, and she laughs at me.

We find a bench by a tree, take a seat and stare out at the bay. We're both silent, lost in our own thoughts. All I can think of right now is that I'm happy and seeing Ana so carefree like this, I want to see her like that at all the time.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me Christian, ever since Brian died. You've always been there for me and for that I can never truly thank you enough" Ana says looking directly at me.

Looking at her eyes I get so lost in her gaze that I didn't even realize that I had leaned forward towards her and press my lips to her, and to my surprise she kisses me back. I deepen the kiss, holding her face with both of my hands. I hear her moan and suddenly she pulls away from me. Shock evident on her beautiful face, trying to catch her breath while her eyes are wide.

I'm also shocked by my actions 'shit! Why the fuck did I just do that!?'

"Ana. I- I'm so sorry, l-" I stop myself from rambling because I don't know what to say.

"it's ok Christian. Uh ... could you please take me home?" shit did I just break our friendship? I don't speak and just simply nod my head.

Driving back to Ana's apartment, we sit in an uncomfortable silence. I don't know what to say. Arriving at her place Ana takes off her seatbelt and thanks me again. I didn't realize that Ana was already inside the building. What am I going to do? should I follow her inside? Confess my feelings? Or let her be for a while?

Maybe I should leave her alone. Maybe she's not ready for me. Sighing defeatedly I turn on the ignition and drive home.