A/N:
Sweet followers, I have been asked by a few to give Ethan's POV. What do you think? I am very interested in your ideas and views on everything! I love every single review I have received and I am so thankful for each one of you. Thank you for encouraging me to keep writing. As always, I do not own FSOG. :)
Once again I am awoken by soft fingers stroking my cheek. I open my eyes to see a little boy smiling at me. He places both hands on my face and gives me a full mouth peck on my lips. He giggles and it is the music to my soul.
"Mama, get up. Panpakes!" I giggle along with my son and roll over to see it is just now 6:55. It is like clock work that we are both up before 7 a.m. I pull my little man into my arms and place kisses all over his face.
"No mama! Me do it." I lean back and Will starts giving me pecks all over my face. He is such a loving little boy and it makes my heart swell. I giggle because his kisses are now becoming slobbery.
"Okay love, let's get up and get some pancakes before we start our day." I scoop him up and we head to the kitchen. He is blabbing on about pancakes, but when we make it to the kitchen he stops talking and becomes serious.
"Mama, Cwistian?" He asks. I forgot he was asleep when he Christian left so he must be confused as to where he is.
"Christian went home after the movie ended. But guess what?" His blue eyes light up with excitement. "He is going to pick us up in a little while for an early lunch then take us to do something fun. Would you like that?" He starts clapping and exclaiming his excitement to see Christian again.
"Me wuvs Cwistian mama. He pways wegos with me." He says deep in thought while sitting in his chair at the table while coloring. If I do not entertain him while I cook – breakfast would never get done. "He has a boat. Me wikes boats." So my little boy loves Christian. I wonder what it would be like to love Christian myself.. snap out of it Ana. I sit with my son at the table while he eats his pancakes. He is humming his praises of the pancakes and syrup. I cannot help but giggle at his innocence.
After a fun early morning of pancakes and play time, Will and I are finally dressed. We are somewhat matching today: I have on dark skinny jeans, a flowy white tank top, and brown wedges; Will has on navy shorts, a white v-neck, and of course his favorite gray converse. Will is cleaning up his toy cars and trucks as we wait on Christian. Suddenly a knock at the door lets us know our favorite person is finally here. Will jumps up from his spot and looks at me with excitement. He runs to me and I swing him up into my arms.
"CWISTIAN!" Will screams as I open the door. Christian smiles his heart warming smile and takes Will from me. He follows me inside so I can grab my purse. I tell Will to go pick one toy to bring with him today and he scurries to his toy box in the corner of the room. I feel strong arms circle my waist and a kiss planted on my cheek. Christian turns me around and before I can even say anything his lips are on mine.
"How is my girl doing today?" Christian asks as he pulls away from our very brief kiss.
"I don't know Mr. Grey, who is this girl you speak of?" Christian laughs a belly laugh and pulls me even closer to him.
"You don't know her? Petite, gorgeous brown hair, blue eyes that I get lost in, she makes me laugh like I never have before, and she has the most amazing little boy I have ever met. Are you sure you haven't heard of her?" I know for a fact my blush is in full force. I cannot seem to look him in the eye for the fear he will see how much his words truly mean to me – remember you are taking it slow Ana. Don't let him see how vulnerable you look right now my subconscious warns me. I turn around, grab my purse and head to pick up Will. I respond to Christian as I am walking away with an extra swing in my step.
"Nope, I don't have a clue who that is." I finish it off when I turn my head and wink at him.
We walk outside and I am heading to my car to grab Will's seat.
"Where are you going? We are taking my car so I can chauffer you guys around." Christian grabs my arm to spin me around.
"Cwaffer?" Will looks up to both of us and asks. Christian laughs and picks Will up.
"Chauffer. It just means someone drives you around." Christian answers Will. Will nods his head as if he actually cares what we are saying.
"You can chauffer us around, but we need Will's car seat." I smile as I make my way to my car.
"We don't need that."
"Of course we do, unless Will is staying here because he has to be in a seat." I am getting agitated here. He cannot be that clueless about car seats.
"No I mean, we do not need your car seat." Christian looks extremely nervous. I am not understanding what he is talking about at all. We need a car seat for Will or we are not getting in his car.
"No, look, I… well.. I have a seat in my car." He answers the questions that are stuck in my head. I know I look flabbergasted. Why would he already have a seat in his car? He said he has never been around children before, but he already had a car seat? He must see the confusion and annoyance on my face because he finally explains the rest.
"I had Taylor buy me a car seat this morning.. we made plans to spend time together and I just thought it would be easier if I had my own for Will. That way we wouldn't have to constantly worry about a car seat and who's SUV to take." He looks extremely nervous and shy. I swing my arms around his neck.
"Christian, thank you. You have to be the sweetest man I have ever met." I finish my complement with a kiss. When I pull away he is smiling his panty dropping smile.
"The sweetest man ever, huh?" I push him away from me and giggle because that is all he is worried about. He straps Will in the car while I supervise. He struggles a bit at first but he finally gets it. When he does get the last strap in, Will claps and cheers for Christian. Christian gives him a high five and me a smirk. Christian helps me in the SUV then climbs in himself and we are on our way to brunch.
"Did you already eat something this morning?" Christian asks.
"I did not, I was holding out for this big brunch we are having." I smirk at him.
"Babe, you should have eaten a little something. I know you were up early with Mr. Rise and Shine back there."
"Me?" Will asks.
"Yes you. Your mama told me you like to wake up early in the morning."
"Mmhm, I do. Up for panpakes." Will tells us seriously. It causes us to giggle.
"I wike your car Cwistian." Will tells Christian.
"Thanks buddy, it is actually an SUV. A car is like the one you were playing with at the house."
"Otay. My daddy has a truck and SV. Trucks are my fayvite." Will responds casually. Bless his heart. He has no idea he probably just stirred Christian up. I look over to see Christian gripping the steering wheel and his knuckles are turning white. I place my hand on his leg and he looks over at me. I give him a small smile and squeeze his leg hoping it comforts him a little. We come to a stop light. I lean over and give Christian a kiss on the cheek. He grabs my hand but still looks upset as we drive.
"Cwistian, you wike trucks?" Will asks catching on that Christian is upset. We can feel it radiating from him.
"I do Will." Christian's response is short.
"Then get a truck siwy." And just like that Christian smiles as if his worry is all gone.
"You think I should get a truck, huh?"
"I do!" Will laughs from the back seat. I cannot see the Christian Grey driving a truck. Picturing him in a truck makes me laugh to myself.
"Well maybe I will get a truck. What does mama think about that?" Christian asks me.
"I cannot picture you in a truck." I giggle which causes Christian to laugh.
"Well, Will wants me to have one." He turns and smiles a brilliant smile at me. I see how little my opinion really matters on this subject. I can't help but wonder if he wants a truck to please Will or because he wants to be better than Ethan. I pray it is the former.
"A truck is a lot of money baby, Christian already has a wonderful SUV. I think he will be okay without one." Christian frowns at this but quickly replaces it.
"I have more vehicles you know. I have a coupe, a sedan, two more SUVs. This is just the safest one and I cannot take a chance with you guys." His eyes widen slightly as if he just realized what he actually said. He looks over at me and gives me a shy smile. Be still my heart that smile may be the end if me.
"You have more money than sense Christian." He just smiles again and we continue to drive to wherever Christian is taking us. We finally pull up to Pike Place Market. Will and I used to come here all the time or Ethan would bring us here a few times here when we were getting to know the area. (Guys I'm not from Seattle and have never been. So let's just pretend everything I mention is actually a real thing xx)
"Mama! It's Pie Pwace!" I giggle inwardly at my sweet boy's enthusiasm and mispronounced words.
"Yes, baby, it is." I respond just as enthusiastically.
"You guys come here often?" Christian asks as we climb out of the car. He gets Will out and meets me on the sidewalk.
"We used to, but not anymore. It used to be our Saturday breakfast spot." I respond with a grin.
"Daddy would win me stuffs here!" He says excitedly remembering that we would play in the arcade sometimes after lunch. I feel Christian tense next to me. I grab his hand and feel him somewhat relax.
"I bet after lunch, Christian wouldn't mind taking us over to the arcade. I bet Christian is pretty awesome at the whack-a-mole game you love." I feel Christian relax completely. He wraps an arm around me and kisses my cheek.
"As soon as we finish lunch, we are heading over to the arcade and I am going to win you whatever your heart desires." He says to Will while looking at me. Will cheers his excitement and claps his pudgy little hands. He then flings his arms around Christian. Christian just hugs him back as we make our way inside one of the restaurants.
We sit down at the table. Will is in between me and Christian. We are all quiet as we look over the menu.
"Mama."
"Yes baby."
"Can I gets panpakes again?"
"If that is what you want. Are you sure you want that or what about chicken nuggets, pizza, or spaghetti?"
"No. Panpakes mama." Christian laughs at this. What can I say? My little boy loves pancakes.
"Baby, what are you getting?" Christian asks while looking at me. Did he just call me baby? He called me his girl this morning. I'm interrupted and saved by Will.
"I want panpakes." Will says looking at Christian as if he thinks he lost his mind. I giggle at the sight.
"I heard you little man. I was actually asking your mama what she was getting." Christian explains.
"Mama? Mamas not a baby Cwistian." We full blown laugh at Will and his sweet innocence.
"I know that silly. It is a nickname I use for your mama. Just like I call you little man or buddy." Will still looks at Christian as if he is crazy. The waitress comes over and we order. The older woman falls in love with Will immediately and promises to put something special on top of his pancakes. His eyes light up with excitement and suspense.
After eating, Will and I head to the bathroom to get him cleaned up. The waitresses surprise consisted of whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Needless to say, his face and hands are a sticky mess. Christian wouldn't let me pay even after a tough argument by me. My pouty face didn't even work like I thought it would. He just ended up kissing my lips. We leave the bathroom and meet Christian outside.
"Ready to play buddy?" Christian asks Will. Will flings himself around Christian's leg and looks up at him. He screams yes so loud people turn are way. Christian swoops him up and we make our way to the arcade. Christian buys an insane amount of tokens on the cards they give you to swipe at each station. They start off at whack-a-mole, then make their way over to the alligator stomp, and then they head over to the ball drop. The smiles on their faces are priceless, so I take a few pictures while they aren't looking. I notice a lot of people staring at Christian and Will. I start to think it through and realize since we stepped out of the SUV this morning people have been staring. I feel slightly confused. Why are they staring at us? I feel Christian wrap an arm around my waits and I turn to see him carrying Will in the other.
"What's wrong? You look panicked." Christian asks.
"Why are people staring at us? It makes me a little nervous." I look around again.
"Oh baby, you have no idea who I really am do you?" He pulls us off to the side where there are tables and we sit down. Christian hands Will his toy car to occupy him while we talk.
"I am a billionaire baby."
"I know you told me that. Why would people stare because you are a billionaire?"
"Ana, I am Seattle's hottest bachelor according to several gossip magazines. Everyone knows of me." My mouth drops and I have no idea how to respond. Why is he with me? I know I am good looking, but no where near as gorgeous as Christian.
"Maybe we should head home. Everyone staring at us is making me slightly nervous." I stand up and pull Will into my arms as I do.
"I have security here. No one is going to get close to us, okay?" I look in the direction Christian is and I see Taylor standing in the corner. I still feel overwhelmed by all the attention we are getting. I look at my watch and realize it is almost 5.
"I think it's time to go. It is getting late and Will needs to eat dinner soon or he will be up all night." I say this because he is asleep with his head in the crook of my neck and the small stuffed animal Christian won him is wrapped in his arms. Christian just nods and we make our way to the SUV. People are staring as we walk out and I realize this is what Christian feels every day. I don't know if I can do this. I especially don't think I can have Will in the spotlight all the time. This consumes my thoughts until we pull into the driveway. Will has woken up and Christian is carrying him inside. Christian looks scared. I wonder why..
"What are you guys doing for dinner?" He asks.
"I will just whip us up something quick. I have left over mac-and-cheese and I might make some subs." I say lost in thought as I start to pull stuff out in the kitchen. Christian wraps his arms around me and spins me around.
"You know mac-and-cheese is my favorite." He says with a goofy smirk. Is this his way of asking to stay for dinner?
"Oh yeah? Do you have any at your house?" I play with him a bit.
"I don't think I do.. but I know for a fact you have a huge bowl right there. You and Will cannot possibly eat all of that." He grins again and I cant help but grin too.
"I can send some home with you."
"You are killing me Ana. May I pretty please stay for dinner? I don't want to leave you just yet. Also, I want to talk to you about something after Will goes to bed." I wonder what he wants to talk about.
"Fine. Help me get the table set and you can stay boy." I reply with a wink.
"Of course Ms. Steele." He smiles his brilliant panty dropping smile once more and gets to work on the table. I like having Christian around. He is so good with Will and he is so sweet to me. The big question is can we constantly be in the public eye with him? People were staring like crazy today and it made me so nervous. I decide to shelf the thought and analyze it later tonight. Right now I have hungry boys to feed.
Uh Oh! Mr. Grey may be getting a truck due to some jealousy issues. Next chapter will hopefully start in Christian's POV and continue this night. I wonder who all saw them out today. Do you think their picture was taken? We shall see in the next chapter! Love each and every one of you guys! Thank you for all the sweet reviews!
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