DISCLAIMER: All of the characters from the Fifty Shades Series used in this story belongs to E.L James
Chapter Eight: A Breath of Fresh Air
APOV
Present/2015
"So you and Sawyer have been quite the couple lately." Kate says with a smirk as she finishes up her mascara.
"Mmhmm" I respond knowing how she'll be digging for information in 3 .. 2 ..
"So is he good in bed? Come on Steele give me the details!" Kate yells.
I can't help but let out a hearty laugh. Kate has never been the kind to a) take no for an answer and b) never gossip. Kate has to know everything, she's been that way since I can remember.
"We haven't slept together Kate." I whisper while staring at the ground.
"What? You guys are together like all the time." She says in disbelief.
"Yeah well you don't always have to rush into that part of the relationship." I shrug. Once she finishes her makeup she makes her way to sit next to me on my bed.
"What's going on Steele?' She asks sincerely.
"Nothing I just … I just don't want to go as fast as I did with Christian. We all know how that worked out." I instantly feel Kate's arms wrapping around me, and pulling me into a hug. I rest my head on her shoulder, as she rests her chin on the top of my head.
"Christian was an idiot Ana, and Sawyer isn't Christian. Don't let Grey's fuck up ruin your relationships with a really good guy." She whispers. I nod, and point out my pinky finger. Kate instinctively wraps her pinky around mine, something we've done since grade school.
- Later's Baby -
"You're really not going to tell me where we're going?" I ask for the tenth time.
"Nope . That's why we call it a surprise." Sawyer laughs. I can't help but huff in frustration. Sawyer and I have been dating for a month, and I honestly can't believe how happy I am. Sawyer doesn't know the full story about Christian, but he does respect what I have told him.
Sawyer has been holding my hand, and rubbing his thumb against mine for pretty much the whole car ride. I do want to sleep with Sawyer, and this rubbing isn't helping anything, but I can't help but feel like I need to take it slow with him. My relationships with Christian moved pretty fast, and I don't want to fall too quickly again. I can't experience the pain I did with Christian.
"We're here." Sawyer states. I look up and gasp at the sight.
"How'd you remember?" I ask in disbelief.
"I never forget anything you say Anastasia." He whispers.
A couple weeks ago I told Sawyer how there was this one picnic table that I thought would be beautiful to eat at. I told him how amazing it would be if someone hung string lights, and you could just eat while watching the stars. Now here in front of me is my dream come true, I can already feel the tears forming.
"Thank you." I whimper. Sawyer wipes the tears now falling, and leans in for a kiss. While I am still getting over my break up with Christian, a girl could get used to this.
AN: Thanks for all of the amazing reviews. The next chapter that is based in the present will go more in-depth in Sawyer and Ana's relationship. Until next time!