Chapter 3:
"Ana, Ana. Wake up, we're here." I get up and out of the car. Christian comes round my side and gives me his jacket.
"No, I'll get it all wet."
"I don't want anybody looking at you." He puts the jacket around me and I loop my arms through. The man who was driving us gets a bag from the trunk and gives it to me, offering me a small smile. I walk towards the little coffee place with Christian. He opens the door and let's me in first. "What would you like?"
"Um-An English breakfast tea please. Bag out." He nods then gestures for me to change. I walk into the bathroom and peel my wet clothes off. I pull his sweats up and they are too big for me so I tighten the strings. I take off my bra and pull the T-shirt over me. It smells like him, heavenly. I put on his hoodie and make my way back out with my clothes in the bag the sweats came in. I see Christian sitting by the window and arranging the order. He puts my tea in front of him and places a muffin in between the two mugs. He looks up and smiles warmly at me and I just melt, I'm surprised I could walk over to him without falling over.
"Hi. I got us a muffin to share. You like blueberry?" I smile and nod. I sit down and sort out my tea. When I look back up at him and his face is much more serious than before. "What happened Ana?" I let out a shaky breath and try to hold back the tears that threaten to make a reappearance.
"Well I had just finished being with you- um, I mean working with you and um, I saw my friend Jose and he caught up with me. He um, he told me he liked me and then- then he kissed me." I see Christian's fists clench on the table and his face hardens. "I tried to push him off but he wouldn't budge. Then um, he pushed me up against the wall and started to touch my body." I let out a sob. "He ripped my shirt and tried to undo my jeans but I kicked him in the groin twice. I ran and ran and by then the rain had come and my legs just gave way and I-" I'm overcome with sobs and immediately Christian is round to my side of the booth.
"Ana I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I think I'll have a word with this 'friend' about this-"
"-No you can't please. It'll only make it worse. Please Mr Grey don't." I cry harder and he pulls me into his arms again.
"Hey, it's ok. Look I won't talk to him ok? But you should stay away from him. He's bad news." I nod and he sits back round his side. We swap phone numbers after that and talk, he's easy to start a conversation with. He's great actually. And when he smiles, it's like the world stops turning. It's magical. He looks down at his watch and sighs. "We should get going. Come on." He takes my hand and we walk out to where the driver guy sits in the SUV. He's been sitting here the whole time? We were in there for a good two hours. Before long we're at my house. I don't ask how he knew where I live. We sit in silence for a few minutes.
"Well I'll be going then. Thank you, for everything Christian." I lean forward and kiss his cheek. When I lean back he looks into my eyes and lifts his hand to touch my cheek. He looks so deep into my eyes it's like he's looking into my soul. He closes his eyes and leans in until his lips are on mine. It's very brief, it only lasts a few seconds but it's tender and my mouth feels like it's on fire when his lips leave mine. He gets out and walks round the car to open my door. When I get out he holds my waist.
"Thank you for a wonderful evening Miss Steele." He kisses me on the forehead.
"Thanks for the ride Mr Grey, and for the fancy attire." He smiles and chuckles lightly. He pulls me in and gives me a final squeeze, before walking back round and getting in the car. I wait for him to leave before going into the house. Ray will probably be in the spare room so I shout, "I'm back!" He responds with 'ok' and I run to my room. When the door is shut behind me I sag against it. What just happened? I kissed my teacher. My wonderful, caring, sweet and funny teacher. Who I just met today. I giggle, run and jump on my bed, giddy with what's gone on today. Then I have a flashback of what happened with Jose and I burst into tears again. Just then there's a knock on my door and I sit up, wiping the tears from my eyes.
"Come in." I barely whisper but the door opens anyway and in walks Kate.
"Honestly Steele, I would have thought you wouldn't be this long with Mr Moneybags but- Shit honey what's wrong?" I burst into tears again and she sits and holds me. "What did that fucker do? And what are you wearing?" I tell her what happened with Jose and how I got the clothes and about the kiss as well. "Oh my god. Ana do you know who kissed you?!"
"Christian Grey, my teacher." She looks at me with a 'don't be stupid' face.
"No. You kissed Christian Grey, CEO of Grey Enterprise Holdings, billionaire and Seattle's most eligible bachelor." My mouth opens wider with every word Kate says, what could he possibly want with me? "Ana this is huge. And as for Jose, I don't get it. He knows what happened to you, what an asshole. Well don't you worry I'll sort him out." I nod sadly. "But on the upside you have a super hotshot gorgeous billionaire boyfriend!"
I slap her playfully. "He's not my boyfriend Kate, he probably just did it because he felt bad."
"Still, a sympathy kiss is better than no kiss. What was it like?" She sits cross legged and I do the same.
"It was quick, not like a peck but it wasn't making out either. He looked into my eyes and stroked my cheek so lightly with his fingers, it was a really caring gesture. Then he leaned in and kissed me. Our mouths didn't move but it was tender and I could feel his heartbeat and I felt dizzy. I don't know how I made it to the door after that. I was just-" I'm interrupted by my phone. I look down and have a text.
I had a great time with you tonight, would you have dinner with me tomorrow night? - C
I quickly send one back.
Thank you for the help and I had a great time too, I would love to have dinner with you tomorrow :) x - A
My grin is ridiculously huge and Kate notices it. "He just texted you didn't he?" I nod and smile. "Oh Steele, you've got it bad." For once I have to agree with her, I like my teacher. I really like my teacher.