Just to clarify in this story Christian is 2 years older than Ana. Also, the part where Christian was drinking was meant to be set 7 years in the future. SORRY, I didn't have much of a brain obviously last night. But, thanks so much for all the reviews, follows and favourites. I didn't actually want to post this as I was scared that no-one would like it but I guess people do. I will reply to the reviews once I've worked out how but do know that I do read them and try and incorporate your ideas into the storyline if I can. Enjoy ;)

Chapter 2
Ana POV
I woke up feeling uneasy. It was 6:30. Ugh! Time to start getting ready for school. I got up and jumped into the shower before someone came banging on the door to wake me up. As soon as I finished my shower, I walked into my closet In order to find an outfit for today. I finally found the perfect outfit; a flowy, white silkb blouse and dark, skinny jeans. On top I chose to wear my blue, leather jacket. Next I went into my shoe closet. Yes, my shoe closet. Ray put it in for me last month for my 15th. He also let me go on an expense paid shopping trip to fill it. After browsing for 15 minutes, I finally decide on a pair of blue pumps to give me some height. I, then, went to my vanity to do my make-up. I've always been told that I have nice skin so I keep it simple; tinted lip gloss, a little mascara and some eyeliner. There done, and I look great if I do say so myself. My mom always taught me to look good no matter what.

Then, like clockwork, my mom came banging on my door reminding me to grab some breakfast before I get too late. I looked at the clock, it was only 7:30, I had 15 minutes to eat something before I became late. I shouted "I know, mom!" exasperated. I finally decided to leave the sanctuary, which is my bedroom, in order to eat some form of breakfast. In the kitchen Helda was cooking, so instead of disrupting her I grabbed an Apple and started munching. My mom then breezed into the kitchen. "Hello, darling! Good morning!" she said cheerfully. Actually, scratch that really cheerfully as in, creepily cheerful.

"Hello, Mom. What's got you so creepy today?" I asked wondering what's changed.

"Ray is going to be coming today to speak to you about something so be sure to come home on time today. No unnecessary dawdling after cheer practice." She said to me sternly. I knew the real reason behind her not wanting me to stay back long. She didn't want me hanging out with Jose and Kira, more so Jose than Kira but, hey, it's my life and they are my closest friends. Well, ever since Kate left for Seattle anyway.

"Wait, Ray is coming!" I squealed with barely contained excitement. I love Ray, he was the only one of my Mom's husbands who was always good to me. He taught me how to swim, how to shoot and most importantly how to have fun but be safe at the same time.

"Yes, Darling, he is. We have something we need to tell you, but, first, you're going to be late for school missy!" No sooner had the words left her mouth when Kira beeped her horn.

"Well, there's my ride, mother dearest," I said to her on my way out the kitchen "Therefore, I must bid you adieu." I finished as I walk out the house.

Behind me, I heard my mother mutter under her breath, "How am I going to live without you?" Sure that I must've misheard her, I shook my head and headed over to the candy, apple red car Kira got for her sixteenth. "Hey, Babes!" she called out at me as she saw me nearing, "You look hot!"

I entered the car and looked her over, then I recited my rehearsed line "And you look tres fetch!" As soon as the word fetch left my tongue we both burst out into giggles. I, then, put on my seatbelt and off Kira went to begin are drive to school.

The whole car ride, Kira filled me in on the latest gossip going round school, as well as the low down on her and Matt - apparently he's a six out of ten in the sack. As we walked into school, Drew, Matt and Jose made their ways over us. I don't know why Drew came along, he must've been the only guy on the football team I truly despised with a passion. As they neared, Kira suddenly remembered a paper that she had to hand in for History but, the funny thing was that the paper in question is due in next week.

"Hey, Ana, What's up?" Matt said. I simply smiled at him and shrugged.

Luckily, Jose reminded me that I had to go to English early to speak with my teacher, and as they were all still in the sophomore/ semior classes they didn't know any better. So, I walked into school and straight into my first lesson of the day; junior level English but I was far ahead of nearly everyone in this class too. I sat in my usual seat, with all the cheer squad surrounding me and the gossiping began.

At the end of the day

I finally left the school gym, hot and sweaty. Amy busted our buts this practice and I was desperately in need of grease or sugar. As I made my way to Kira's car so we could go home together as usual, after practice, I heard a car horn. I turned around to see an SUV I recognised, it was my Mom's. "What's she doing here?" I muttered, under my breath. I said bye to Kira and after a quick hug, made my way to my mother's car. When I became close enough to get a good look, I saw Ray leaning against the side of the car speaking to my mother in hushed tones, serious expressions painted on their faces. I knew I should be happy about all this, but the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up. Something was wrong, I again had the eerie feeling that I was being watched. The similar feeling I've been getting for weeks.

After looking around and seeing nothing out of the ordinary, I turned faced my father and let rip the loudest squeal possible, "DADDY!" while, simultaneously I ran and leaped into my father's arms. He engulfed me in them and said, "How are you Annie, killing it in practice, I'm sure."

I snuggled into his arms then, stood back looked him up and down with my hands on my hips and exclaimed, "Obviously!" while giggling uncontrollably.

"Come on, Sweetheart. Get into the car and then we'll talk. Me and your Mother have something important to tell you." I looked at his indecipherable facial expression, then into the eyes of my Mother's it to unreadable but the sudden, palpable tension in the air and on their faces left little room for argument.

Nodding, I entered the car and sat in the back seat as my parents, the ones I'll always love sat in the front seats, shared a look to which Daddy turned to face straight ahead and, briskly drive away. The entire car ride went past with me sat in the backseat, gazing out the window, looking for an escape to the heavy atmosphere in the car. I was confused, Ray was here, we should've been doing things together - just the two of us - happy. Instead this is what was happening. A bombshell is going to be dropped on me, I'm sure of it. My only hope is that it's not too bad but, I'd settle for anything right now, as long as it was information.

Dad stopped the car in front of our house, we all went in together but with an ominous feeling following us, close behind. As we entered the parlour I turned to the only father figure I've ever wanted and hesitantly uttered the questions, which were running through my mind but, I wasn't sure if I wanted the answer to them, "What's the matter, what happened?"

My Mother and Father then turned to me with grave expressions painted on their faces. Ray was the first one to speak, "Annie, I want you to come to my house in Belleview."

I looked up at him and said, "Really!" An eager edge to my voice, "That was it. That was why you both, from the moment I saw you two, were worried. Dad, of course I'd love to live with you, at the end of this semester, I'll spend the holidays at yours and I'll be back in time for school again. We could do this every holiday!" I finished, excited for the chance to see the house that held a lot of memories, again, after all this time.

Daddy just looked from me to my Mom, "Honey, what Ray means is that you'll go with him," My Mother began, "now and live with him permanently, not just the breaks from now onwards."

I looked into her watery eyes as the weight of what they were trying to say hit me with full force, "But, Mom, my friends, my literature quiz team, the dance team, my Cheerleading squad; they need me, I'm their main flyer and attraction." I began to cry as I stood right in front of her, "Mom, what about you? I love you, I can't just leave you!" By now the tears were rolling down my cheeks with no chance of stopping.

Don't get me wrong, I love Ray with all my heart, but I'm used to not seeing him. I've lived with just my mom every day for the past nine years since we moved to Bob's house here in Savanah. My whole life is here, it can't just be uprooted because that's what they've suddenly decided.

Ray then came towards me and said the words which put everything into perspective for me...

I'll try to have frequent updates, perhaps one a day or every other day. I may not be able to post on week-ends as HOMEWORK does tend to build up. I hope you enjoyed the chapter ;)