Happy Reading! Author's Note at the bottom for this one! ~Melissa
Chapter 3: Research
21st Century
Ana types in the names of Cristoff Greyson and Anabelle Von Steele into the search engine. As the page is loading with a supple amount of information for their research project, Christian prepares their notebooks to write down any information they will deem necessary. They know that they need to have some sort of research completed when they have their meeting with their teacher in a couple days.
"Okay, the first website that pops up with information is . We should definitely use this one as a starting point." Ana states to Christian, as he is hovering over her to see the website.
"I agree. We can get a lot of information for this site and then dig deeper later. Let's at least get the background info on them to start a small timeline of their life together. We need to bring something to Mrs. Spence when we meet with her."
"Okay. So, let's see-" Ana started to speak out loud, however, she was interrupted by Christian.
"Holy shit!" He exclaimed a little too loudly for a library setting, which caused the librarian that should have retired ions ago shush him and give him a pointed look.
"Sorry."
"What is wrong with you?" Ana asks with a giggle and a smile that reaches her eyes.
"Did you NOT see that picture, baby? Here, look." Christian takes the mouse and scrolls the page up.
"No, I was reading the words, not looking at the pictures."
"Well, here, look." He points to screen. "Tell me what you see."
"Holy shit!" Ana repeats the words that Christian just stated a moment ago, although hers was much more softer, the librarian gave them a warning look.
"Sorry, Ms. Goldstein."
Ana and Christian go back to staring at the computer screen, their mouths opened, not knowing exactly what to say. Ana shakes her head and looks to Christian then back to the screen, then right back to Christian.
"Christian…"
"I know, baby."
Staring right back at them from the computer screen are their twins. The same hair, eyes, and mouths. Cristoff Greyson was just as tall as Christian. Annabelle Von Steele had the same rosy cheeks as Anastasia.
"I don't understand." Ana breathes out, looking back to Christian for some sort of answer.
"I, um, I don't either. Let's print out the article and the picture."
As Christian walks to where all the printers are on the other side of the library, Ana clicks the 'picture tab' on the website. Picture after picture Ana is staring at herself and Christian. She proceeds to print out those pictures as well.
Christian returns with the information and pictures and meets Ana at a table near the back of the library where they can have more privacy. Ana wants the privacy to read and search through the pictures some more without someone coming over and seeing what they have noticed. She knows they are no where near ready to explain what they don't fully comprehend right now. Christian wants the privacy away from Mrs. Goldstein, and maybe put some moves onto Ana.
He didn't want her going to her British Literature class after their time together. To him, she is looking sexy as fuck, wearing her hair up in a messy bun, black leggings and a loose fitting white t-shirt with a berry colored cardigan with matching ankle booties. She took off her oversized scarf, but when she puts it back on, that will look sexy, too. The outfit isn't what is getting him horny though, it's the black rimmed glasses that adorn her face. He can't help but to imagine her in a hot school girl outfit, and if they weren't so very new in their relationship, he would definitely request that. They had one date, and will go on a second at the end of this week, so Christian decides to keep that fantasy for future reference.
He hates the fact that other guys around this campus blatantly stare at her, and she is just in her own literature based world that she just doesn't notice it. That's what makes her even more beautiful, the fact that she doesn't know how much she is.
"Christian?"
"Yeah?"
"Didn't you hear what I was just reading from the article?"
"I'm sorry, baby, I zoned out for a moment."
"Yes, I noticed that. What were you thinking about?"
"You."
Ana's face brightens up and a smile starts to tug at her lips. "What about me?"
"Well, let's see, for starters I was thinking how beautiful you look today, not just beautiful, but sexy. You pull off this innocent sexy vibe that no other girl can accomplish without trying too hard. Secondly, you are truly intriguing. You have no clue what you possess. You are intelligent, pretty, creative, kind, gracious, shall I continue?"
Her blush gave away her answer. "No, you can stop. Thank you."
"You are very welcome, and it is all very true." He leans over and gently kisses her lips, hoping to deepen it, however, he checks himself and pulls back. He leans back to his seat but can't take his eyes off of Anastasia.
Her eyes are still closed, the blush still stained across her cheeks and the tip of her nose. Her lips are still puckered out, just enough to let him know she didn't want to kiss to end. Her breathing is labored, telling him she was getting turned on, which turns him on even more.
"We, um, you were reading something to me before?" He asks, taking Ana out of her recent thoughts about him and her in bed together. She shakes her head slightly, and clears her throat.
"Yes, yep, I was. Ready?"
"When you are."
Anastasia picks up the paper again and scans through the lines to see what she was reading to Christian before.
"Okay, here it states that Cristoff was a knight that won a tourney. King Von Steele, Annabelle's father and the king, held the tournament every year, and the winning knight would be able to have one wish granted."
"That sounds fun. What was his wish?"
"To marry Annabelle."
"Wow. What happened?"
"King Von Steele allowed Cristoff to stay at the castle and court his only daughter. Cristoff lived at the castle, in a different wing, for a month. Cristoff and Annabelle spent a lot of time together, their favorite places to spend their time were in the meadow and the library." She said the last word with a wink.
"What else?" Christian wanted to learn as much as he can about the historical couple. He was intrigued to know their story and what made them so special to be added to the Romantic Literature course. He also wanted to research reincarnation. He figured there has to be some sort of connection between with Annabelle and Cristoff and Anastasia and himself. He never believed in this sort of stuff, like reincarnation or the afterlife, but looking at the pictures, their very similar names, the characteristics, it is all too believable at the moment.
"Princess Annabelle was kidnapped by another knight, and- Oh my gosh!" She gasps as she reads the name of the other knight.
"What? What happened?"
"The knights name was Hyde."
"What?! Let me see that!" Christian takes the article from Ana and skims through it and sees the name 'Hyde'.
"Ana, this is some freaky shit. We need to mention all of this to Mrs. Spence when we meet with her. There has to be more of a connection between us and them. Don't you think?"
"I do."
"What do you want to do?"
"We have class tomorrow, let's just keep what we have for now and bring it with us. I will email Mrs. Spence that we need to speak with her after class about the project. She has office hours then. Let's stop researching for today, we have to get to our next classes soon anyway."
"Okay, I agree. Come, let me walk you to your class." Christian stands up, gathers his books while Ana does the same with hers and their research. He stretched his arm out to her, giving her his hand to help her up out of her chair.
"Our classes are in different buildings Christian, you don't have to walk me to mine then go back to yours."
"Nonsense. My class starts ten minutes after yours, I will have time."
"You're doing this because of Jack."
"Damn right I am, baby. Be sure you sit with Gail, too." He gives her a pointed look, letting her know how serious he is.
"I will. We have spoken before, she is really nice. We should double with them." Ana suggests as he holds the door open for her.
"Let us get some more one on one dates in first, and then we will."
"Sounds good to me."
They walk hand in hand to the Shakespeare building where all the Literature courses are located. Christian just doesn't walk her into the main doors, but up to the second floor where her class is located. At the end of the hallway they see Gail and Taylor. Taylor is also in business, however, wants to go into the law side of it. Christian and Taylor have plans to work together in the future, especially when Christian's company idea takes flight.
They notice Taylor give Gail a kiss goodbye and as he walks by Ana and Christian, he stops and says that Gail is saving a seat for Ana.
"See. I'll be fine," Ana smiles up at Christian as his hands grip the sides of her hips. "You don't need to worry about me."
"I will always worry about you. You have become quite important to me in the short time that we have started to talk. And date."
"I can't wait for our second date. There's a fair coming to town, maybe we can do that?"
"Whatever you want."
"Hmm, I think I will like hearing that phrase."
Christian chuckles, "I think I will like saying that to you. Get to class, I will call you when my class gets out."
"Okay. Have a good class."
"You too, baby. Keep away from Hyde. Tell me right away if he does anything."
"Christian, I am sure he won't do anything during class."
"Text me right away. Okay?"
"Okay." She nods, but only because she knows he needs to get back across campus for his class.
"Give me a kiss," Christian fake pouts, causing Ana to giggle.
"Love that sound." He declares as Ana stands on her tippy toes to give him a chaste kiss goodbye.
As they kiss goodbye they hear a loud groan and mumbling pass by them. Jack walked by, stomping his feet and glaring at the couple. He has had his eyes set on Anastasia since day one of classes. He hates Christian Grey, and not only because he is now dating the hottest girl on campus, but because everyone loves him, the golden boy. Jack has no idea that Christian works twice as hard as anyone on campus and has pushed himself all of his life to be where he is today and where he wants to be in the future. He would never understand, nor does he want to. He just wants what Christian now has and he will do whatever it takes to get it.
AN: Thank you for reading this chapter. I need to let you all know that I am not sure how often I can update my stories. I am participating in NaNoWriMo and the challenges in the Playroom of FSOG Sisterhood facebook group. I am writing this story for the NaNoWriMo camp, so this story will be updated more than Little Treasures. Thank you for understanding! Next chapter of Our Kiss, Evermore will revisit Cristoff and Annabelle in the 16th century!