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Four months later…
Christian's Point of View
I stalked my side of the room with junk food and Gatorade, surprisingly the mini fridge held it all. I left my walls plain and had deep red comforter with black sheets. The night stand held my music speaker and three pictures of me and Ana. It didn't feel like home, but a part of it was here and that was almost good enough for me. I plopped down on my bed and picked one of the frames up, caressing it in my hands. She was on my back with a smile that could light up a room; I had just swung her around as Elliot snapped the picture. It was right after graduation when I stepped out from the building and saw Ana running towards me.
I could still hear the crowd clapping and cheering as the rest of the students made their way out of the building. I was one of the first out due to my last name, but before I could reach the door, I was pulled away and shoved into a reclusive area underneath the stairs.
"Elena, what the hell are you doing?"
"No Christian, what are you doing?"
"Um I am going to go meet up with my family." I grabbed her arm and pulled off of mine.
"You mean Ana?" She said with disgust. "Christian you need to stop this infatuation. What are you thinking? This won't end well."
"Elena, what the hell are you talking about? The only infatuation I ever had was with you. I love Ana, now back off and leave me alone." I spat out. "I told you. We are done."
I left her there and made my way outside. If anyone could ruin my day it would be her. What we had was nothing compared to what I share with Ana. Nothing. The anger that was within me quickly faded when I saw Ana running towards me. She was wearing a cute all white sundress that wasn't too short but it showed off all her great assets. She was perfect.
I held out my arms and circled them around her when she clung to me tightly. "Christian's all grown up!" She laughed out. I chuckled along with her and kissed the top of her head. She pulled away from me when mom and dad, along with Mia and Elliot arrived.
"I am so proud of my sweetheart." Mom pulled me in and I held her as she sobbed.
Dad gave me one of his manly hugs and patted my back. Elliot did the same and Mia practically tackled me to the ground muttering how happy she was that I wouldn't be there to over protect her next year.
"Let's get some pictures." Elliot exclaimed. "You and Ana can go first." He gave me a knowing smile. He knew from the beginning that Ana and I were attracted to each other. I think he knew before I knew, but he never said anything. "Give me a really good pose. No cheesy shit."
"Elliot, watch your tongue." Mom smacked him on the shoulder.
Ana then jumped on my back and I swung her around. We were laughing with one another and before I knew it, Elliot took the picture. "I wasn't ready!" Ana shouted.
"It looks really good. So natural and realistic." Mia said in awe. "You should be a photographer, Elliot."
"You think so?" He said with a cocky grin.
"Yeah, there's no math involved." Mia busted out laughing and so did Ana. For a minute there I thought she was giving Elliot a real compliment. I should have known better.
The sound of the door opening pulling me out of my reverie, revealing a guy who was an inch or two shorter than me with dark hair and eyes. He had countless number of bags and I stood to go help him out. "Here man, let me help you with that." I grabbed his black duffle bag and placed on his side of the room.
"Thanks dude." He dragged the rest of his stuff in and let it fall carelessly onto the floor. "I don't know why my mom made me pack so much shit."
"Yeah." I chuckled. "I know how you feel."
"Jose." He said, reaching his out.
I took it and gave him a firm shake. "Christian."
"Where are you from?" He asked taking a seat on his bed.
I lied back on mine and tossed a pillow around. "Washington."
"As in Washington state?" He asked.
"Yeah." I answered.
"I'm originally from Oregon but I lived in Washington for most of my life."
"That's awesome man, which part are you from?" I asked, amused that we were from the same place.
"Port Angeles. You?"
"Seattle."
"Really? I've been there so many times. It's a nice place."
"It is." Thinking about what makes it so nice. Ana. That's what makes it nice.
"When's orientation?" He questioned as he started to unpack. His bags were completely filled, not leaving any room. When he opened some of them all his tuff popped out, making him mutter a few curse words.
"It's tomorrow." I said, trying not to laugh at him.
"Cool." He sighed and piled a bunch of clothes in his arms and tossed them on the bed. "There's a freshman welcoming party tonight. It's supposed to be epic. Are you going?"
I heard about the party but I didn't pay much attention to it. I didn't even consider going until now. "When is it?" I asked.
"I think it starts around…" He made a weird face then said, "nine. Yeah definitely nine. So you in?"
I thought about it. Maybe going would be good, I didn't want to mope around or anything, but I would definitely call Ana to tell her how everything was going. I missed her so much. I almost didn't get on the plane but Ana forced me too. She literally accompanied me onto the plane, with a flight attendant accompanying her to escort her out after we finished. Ana sat me in my designated seat and held my face in her hands saying 'Christian you need to go. This is what you want, don't worry about me. I will always be here waiting for you. I know you're going to do great things when the time comes. And remember you will come home during the holidays and stuff so we will see each other. Okay?' I remember nodding. 'Good. Now go get an education. You and I both know you need. Have fun and experience everything college has to offer' She had tears in her eyes as she gave me her tiny speech. She kissed my lips and held me tight, leaving soon after with the flight attendant. "Yeah, I'll go." I told Jose.
We entered one of those sorority houses, the one that was big and white with music so loud it could bust your eardrums a mile away. Turns out the seniors were the ones who were throwing freshman the welcome party. There were so many people that Jose and I had to push ourselves through. It was hot and I meant temperature wise. All the bodies were radiating their heat and I wanted nothing more than to get a drink. Jose seemed to have the same idea as me, he was leading us to the bar that was in the back of the room near the gigantic speakers.
"What can I get you guys?" A medium built guy with spiked black hair leaned over the counter with a towel over his shoulder.
"Yeah, let me get rum and coke."
"Aren't you a freshman?" He asked, cocking an eyebrow. "You're not old enough to drink."
"If that's the case then why are you behind a bar, looking like your serving drinks at a freshman party?" Jose countered.
The guy stared at him for a good minute before smiling. "Rum and coke it is." He then turned to me. "And for you?"
"I'll have whiskey and coke."
He tapped his knuckles on the table and nodded, turning to make the drinks.
"Damn, look at all the hot girls." Jose smiled. "This is going to be a great party. Don't you think?"
"Sure…." I said.
"Oh come on man, don't tell me you don't like girls." Laughing, he hit my shoulder. "This is college, no need to hold back."
"I'm not interested in any of the girls here." I said deadpan.
"How is that possible? You just got here. I'm sure you haven't seen them all."
"I don't need to see them all." I shrugged my shoulders.
"Oh, I see." He stared at me with a look. "You have a girlfriend."
"Yes I do and she's way better than anything here."
Jose laughed, grabbing his drink from the guy. "Thanks man." He turned his attention back to me. He handed me mine and I took it, taking a big swig. "Don't let any of those girls hear you say that."
"I think it's a little too late for that." Jose and I both turned our attention to a girl who sat on a stool by us. She was attractive, had really light brown hair, light colored skin and dark brown eyes. "And I must say, I'm hurt." She put a hand over her heart and gave a dramatic sigh.
"Well, I don't know about Christian but I am so very sorry that you're hurt." He played along with the dramatics. "And you are?"
"Raine." She smiled.
"I am very pleased to meet you Raine, I'm Jose and this is my roommate, Christian."
She got off her stool, shook his hand and then walked a few more steps over to me. "It's very nice to meet you Christian." Her voice was low, seductive and I couldn't be more disgusted.
"Yeah. You too." I showed her no interest and I wanted her out of my face.
"Oh." She said with a smile, "Why so hostile?" She bit her bottom lip and touched my thigh. When Ana would bite her lip, she looked so innocent, sweet yet sexy and she never even knew. But this girl, when she did it, it was repulsive. Don't get me wrong, she's a beautiful girl, but she isn't Ana. No one will ever be Ana.
"I'd appreciate it, if you didn't touch me. Like you heard earlier, I have a girlfriend. I need you to just walk away."
She tried to look impassive, but I could see the anger along with amusement in her eyes. This girl didn't know what to make of my rejection, but she ended the look with a smile. "Jose, would you care to dance with me?"
He was watching the encounter, not knowing what do. He smiled though, and brushed off the fact that she just flirted with me and then asked to dance with him after her rejection. "Yeah." He put down his drink and guided her onto the floor by the waist.
I spent the rest of the time watching everyone around me, thinking about Ana and how much I miss her. I wanted to be next to her, I wanted to touch her skin, feel her lips, and bury myself in her remarkable body, letting our emotions surround us. This was going to be the longest few years of my fucking life and all I know was that I couldn't wait for Thanksgiving break and then after that, I will be counting the days until it was Christmas break and then spring break and then summer. I don't know how I'm going to do it, be away from her for so long. It was almost impossible, well at least that's how it felt. I planned on calling her almost every day, but I knew the distance wasn't a terrible thing….
How did that saying go? Absence makes the heart grow fonder? Well let's hope that shit is true.
I would never let Ana go. No matter the cost or the heartache, but I would never let us get to that point anyway. We'll just take this one step at a time, day by day. Long distance is never easy, but we both know that it won't be forever. I'll be back in Seattle and we'll be together like we always wanted to.
Anastasia's Point of View
"Keep going Ana. You're getting so good." Mia held the hand mats that I continued to punch. "This was a really good idea."
"Yeah, well. What else…" I was panting, out of breath as I continued to throw punches, "were we going to do this summer?"
I knew it was a stupid question the moment the words fell from my lips. "Gee, I don't know. Shopping, maybe the pool, hmm, oh and the movies."
I rolled my eyes. "Come on…" I wiped the sweat from brow and continued. "You can't tell me you aren't enjoying this."
"Oh, no, surprisingly I am." She laughed. "I didn't know how fun it could be to punch stuff." It was in the middle of July. I wanted to do something productive while Christian was away. I wouldn't see him again until Thanksgiving and I needed something to do other than reading. So, much to Mia's disapproval, I chose to do MMA. I thought it would be fun and different. At first Mia was reluctant, but after some constant persuading she agreed. It's been two weeks since Christian left and two weeks since Mia and I have been taking an MMA self-defense class. There were other categories to choose from, like karate, boxing, and tae kwon do, but Mia picked MMA because and I quote 'It sounds so much cooler than the other one'. "Now I know what to do when someone I don't like is being annoying."
"No, Mia…" I took two second break, "You can only use these defenses if you're in danger or something." I lifted my hands and began punching again, causing her to stumble back.
"But I will be endanger…" She smiled, "from being annoyed or even worse, my temper rising." Her laugh ran through the gym, earning us a few stares.
"Are you going to use these…" I tried to catch my breath, "on Adrian?"
"Hell yeah, when he least expects it to. I'm going to do one of those arm lock things."
"Oh, god, don't break his arm or anything." I laughed, punching hard with my right. She switched her hands, making me perform an upper cut move.
"Don't you worry I'll be super gentle." She said. "Oh, maybe I'll try it tonight when we go out." She squealed in excitement. Mia and Adrian have been dating for about two and a half months now. I never would have thought those two would become an item. It came as a surprise to me and even more of a surprise to Christian when I told him. But they are really cute together and I have never seen Adrian so hung up on a girl before. He was really into her.
"Let me know how that goes for you." I gave my last few shots all I had, running out of breath and feeling extremely exhausted.
"Man, Ana, you really have gained some muscle in the last few weeks. I'm really impressed." She smiled and her positive compliments made me respond to her in the same way, a big cheekily smile. "Who are you going to try these new skills on?"
"Um, no one."
"Really? Not even Christian?" She said. "I think it would so fun if you tried them on him."
It does seem like it would be a funny act to witness. I could picture it now, flipping him over and looking at his shocked face as he hit the floor with a strong force. "You know what, that does sound like a very intriguing idea."
We laughed together as we headed to the locker rooms to change.
Please review! I hope you enjoyed this chapter! The next few chapters will continue to take place throughout their time apart as Christian is away and after that I will be doing another time jump! We'll be seeing more of Raine and I will have Kate make an entrance as well.