I was going to post this tomorrow but I just received my hundredth follow so here we go...

Chapter 6

Ana POV

"Hi, Christian." I waved at him.

"Hello, Ana." He replied while our entire table sat staring at us in silence. I smiled at him and he smiled back. Ok, so it's not gonna be too awkward.

"How do you two know each other?" Mia asked looking between us for the answer.

"Well, I'm in his English class." I began, getting ready to tell her the rest.

"And she used to be our neighbour, she's Mr Steele's daughter. She moved away when she was six, but now she's back." He looked at me with a hopeful smile so I smiled my replying yes.

"OH MY GOD!" Mia squealed. "I remember you! You have to come to our house and meet mom and dad. They'll be so happy to see you again." At all this Lily's scowl grew bigger, even so when Christian came and sat next to me.

"So Mia is your sister?" I asked under my breath, "She's Mimi?" And with a nod of his head I received my answer.

"So are you going to join the cheerleading team? Because I distinctly remember a girl who had troubles with gravity." Christian reminded me, a small smile playing on his lips.

"Yes, my Mom made me take dance lessons to help me and I'm good now." I replied, one eyebrow arched.

Lily then coughed loudly and when we turned to look at her, for some reason her cleavage was even more on show – if it was possible. She looked at Christian and said, "Aren't you gonna talk to me?" while mock pouting.

I then realised what she was doing, she was flirting with Christian. I could see why she would. Objectively he was really handsome; strong but defined cheek bone, ripped muscles, eyes that you could drown, a sharp jawline, an all round look sand physique to kill for. And now I was getting hot. Damn he was actually fit now. How did I not notice that before? With north I noticed how Christian just acknowledged Lily and her words with a rip of his head. Lily's crestfallen facial expression nearly caused me to choke on my food, which caused Mia and Christian to shoot me knowing smiles.

"Lily is going to be try out to, but Ana has experience from her old squad in Savannah." Mia informed Christian.

"I'll go with you guys. I wanna see this for myself, I mean Ana has two left feet." Christian said and burst out laughing once I stuck my tongue out at him. The bell then rang for next lesson so Christian asked me what lesson I had next, "I have- '' I began as I got up when I got pushed into Christian. I fell into his arms my hands landing on his chest.

"Shit," I heard being muttered all around. I looked up at Christian's face and he was smiling down at me with wonder in his eyes.

"Thanks, Christian, you saved me from being embarrassed on my first day back." I said with a smile.

"It's okay. Anything to save your self respect." He smirked.

Rolling my eyes I stood straight and looked at the people around us looking all shocked. Mia's eyes were glassy. I then remembered about Christian's old fear of touch. "I didn't hurt you did I? Of course I did, I'm so sorry I forgot and I know how I could touch you before and, oh my God I'm just so sorry!" I rushed out feeling so bad at my negligence.

"I said its okay didn't I. It never hurt, it never does when you're there." He smiled at my mini anxiety attack.

"OH MY GOD! I always thought mom was joking when she said that." Mia said.

I then knew why everyone was so worried when I touched him. His haphephobia was in full force. He probably got into a fight because someone touched him. He always used to brawl to deal with the pain. I felt a collective breath being released when we hugged and still Christian never reacted violently.

"Come on Ana, I'll take you to your next lesson." Mia smiled brightly.

"Sure thing Mia, let me just grab my bag."

As we walked out the cafeteria Christian called out, "You'll come to our house today, right!"

"Definitely!" I called back, craning my neck back to see him one last time. While I was looking behind I bumped into a firm wall of chest. Turning to look ahead, I looked up into the face of a huge jock. "So sorry, I wasn't looking were I was going." I apologised.

"No need, I'm definitely not sorry." Frowning, I looked at his face and saw him leering at me.

"Sorry." I said while turning around to leave.

"I'm Jack." He introduced himself as he blocked my way.

"I'm Ana but I need to leave or I'll be late for my next lesson."

"Leave her alone Jack, she's not interested." Mia said adamantly and pulled me by my arm to lead me out the cafeteria and to my next lesson.

Wow, Mia thought that he was interested in me. He was so creepy, after thanking Mia and telling her that my next lesson was double Gym, she told me that she had Chemistry and Biology next but would be waiting for me outside to lead me to Cheer try outs. So I called my Dad before going in to the changing rooms to tell my Dad to pick me up at 4:45pm instead.

I went into the changing rooms and got changed into a pair of grey yoga pants and a purple sports tank with free runs. I put my hair into a high pony and made my way to the actual Gym. The teacher or coach as he told me to call him said that, today we all had a mixed session doing whatever we wanted. I stepped away from everyone stretched and started off on the treadmill – gradually increasing the speed as I went. As I was running I thought about the events of the day. I never thought I would see him again. He was my confidant – my protector. I know we need to have a talk about what happened and why I stopped writing to him but, then I'd have to talk about what happened and what I tried my best to forget. If I expect him to trust me again then I'll have to trust him.

Tonight. That's when we'll have our talk. I was brought out my thoughts by a hand on my shoulder.

"The lesson is finished now, we're all going." One of Mia's friends said to me.

"Oops, guess I lost track of time." Stepping off the treadmill, I drank half of my water bottle and saying, "Thanks, I best get changed, Mia'll be looking for me."

"No problem." He said with a smile as we walked towards the changing rooms together. "My name is Derrick." He extended his hand.

"Ana." I replied, shook his hand and said goodbye. As fast as I could I got changed, keeping my gym kit on, and when I exited the changing rooms Mia was waiting.

"Hey, Ana. You ready to go?" She smiled.

I smiled in ascent and off she led me to the other Gym – the indoor basketball courts. When we went in I saw a familiar head of blonde hair. "KATE!" I screamed.

The head turned around and piercing green eyes met mine. "ANA!" She screamed in reply as we both ran to each other and she engulfed me in her arms. "When did you get here? Why are you here? You need to join our squad we need you?!" She fired in quick recession.

"Whoa, slow down! I got here two days ago, to live with Ray – from now on. And yeah, I'm here to try out for the squad!" I squealed to her. We jumped up and down hugging. "You need to come and visit us here, sometime." I told her.

"Sure, and then you'll come and visit me. My Mom and Dad will love to see you again."

"How do you two know each other?" Mia asked but everyone – all the cheerleaders – were crowded around wandering what was happening.

"This is Ana, she was the main flyer in our old squad down in Savanah."

"We were best friends since we met in second grade. She came up to me one day at lunch and declared that I had pretty hair and eyes and that she was my new best friend. We, from then on did everything together; we took dance lessons, joined the cheerleaders, we took cooking classes together and even got our first wax together. But, then she left me. All alone with nothing to do but despair. Though we do still phone each other and talk. I actually forgot to tell you about me moving, it was all one big rush." I smiled.

The rest of the girls were all smiling. One girl in particular walked up to us and introduced herself, "Hi, I'm Bianca, Cheer Captain. Do you mind if you tried out for us today. When Kate first started she was always comparing our flyers to you. She even showed us a video once so I'd love to see you in action once."

Pleased to know that I stood a good chance of getting on the team I nodded my consent and asked her what she wanted me to do. She asked me to do a split lift and then a helicopter. For the first one, I was lifted into the air and then tossed up. I then had to do a perfect split in the air, before landing on the two bases arms via my legs still in the splits. For the helicopter, I had to be held up in the pike position by a few other male cheerleaders and then thrown in the air while simultaneously spinning, ending up in the air with my body straight, legs together and arms outstretched at my sides. I pulled off both well and was glad I chose to stay in my gym kit.

"Well, so far so good. You'd make the perfect flyer but we do need to check a few other things to. How high can you kick?"

I knew what she meant, how straight and high were my high kicks. I thought it best just to demonstrate so I shrugged my shoulders and executed the perfect, straightest and highest round kick I could. All around I got applause.

"That's the highest kick I have ever seen!" Mia screeched. Mutterings of "damn", "wow" and "we need her" went across the room.

"So am I on the team?" I asked knowing that I was really good so far.

"You are if you can pull this off." And off Bianca went doing a roundoff backhandspring back tuck roundoff full twisting layout. It was really complicated but at my old squad, we had to perfect this for sectionals. So off I copied. I repeated the actions to a T with no errors. I ended up side by side with Bianca when she gave me a hug and said, "Welcome to the Seattle Sea lions!" One by one the rest of the team came and gave me a group hug.

After the hug splintered off I was pulled into the arms of both Mia and Kate. "We knew you could do it!" The ever bubbly Mia squealed, yet again. Kate favoured a simple pat on the back, a hug and stuck to saying, "You are the best flyer I know."

The remaining hour passed me by with me being introduced to everyone and learning most of their latest routine. When we left the Gym I found Christian on his way down the bleachers stairs. I was surprised that I never saw him at all during practice.

"You were amazing." He said his voice laced with awe.

"Thank you." I replied genuinely. I smiled and together we left the Gym, Mia and Kate not far behind. Waiting outside for me was my Dad. "Daddy!" I waved at him.

"Hi honey. Christian." He said, "I knew you two would get together again. "I'll be waiting in the car. Do any of your friends need a ride?"

I looked at Christian and turned to face Mia and Kate. "Do you?" Before I could even wait for an answer, Kate charged at my Dad.

"Well Kate, missed me much?" Daddy said.

When Christian and Mia assented we all piled into Dad's SUV. First Dad dropped off Kate after receiving directions. As we neared Belleview Dad spoke up, "I'm guessing Ana will be eating at yours tonight?" And that's why I loved him. He understood things without me having to say anything.

"Yes, yes, yes. I can't wait to reintroduce her to Mom, Dad and Elliot again." Mia was positively buzzing with excitement.

Dad parked at the Grey's house and spoke aloud enough for us all to hear but specifically to Christian. "You'll drop her off right at my doorstep, young man. And even though we are just next door, it best be at a reasonable hour."

"Yes sir." Christian answered my father's piercing gaze and protective words formally.

"You know its Ray, always has been for you and nothing will change that. Especially the rough time you've been having lately."

I smiled at their discussion. "Bye, Daddy." I waved him goodbye as we all exited the car. Up we walked to the actual house, Mia's arm linked with mine. Christian knocked on the door and his Mother opened it up.

"Hello kids. You're back soon." She said with a smile that grew wider as she took in Christian's form close to mine. "And you've brought a friend?" Her eyes sparkled with hope as her eyes darted between Christian and me.

"Mom, this is Ana – Ray's daughter."

Sorry if it didn't make sense or you didn't enjoy it, I just didn't know how to phrase what I wanted to say. Please review to tell me your thoughts so far and what you think should happen, I could do with some help. Forgive any errors they are all my own. Hope you enjoyed it xxx.