Officially a fifty shades fan and I just had to write my own spin off from it because as any good fan fiction author knows, once you finish reading one story a new one begins to grow in your own head. That's exactly what happened to me :) I don't own the fifty shade trilogy or any of its characters; I do however own my own character(s) This story is based in the future where Teddy and Phoebe are grown young adults and there will be more appearances by fifty shades characters after I build on the main characters relationship.

Summary: Natalia has it rough but will never let her façade of the all American student falter, that is, until she is introduced into the life of Teddy Grey . Can she maintain her image of perfection or will he break down her strong walls and reveal the young scared girl she hides away?

Chapter one: Escala please

"Natalia!" I turned my head to see a beautiful woman staring back at me her long dark brown hair blowing in the wind as she beckoned me to the car "Let's go hun it's almost dinner time, Daddy will be home soon"

I dropped the pale of seashells and ran over to her "okay mommy! Let's go get daddy" I laughed making a bee line for the car, she opened the door and I jumped in…

A loud buzzing sound pulled me out of me dream, for once I welcomed the sound. I couldn't bear watching that memory play out in my head again. I pulled myself up from the bed and looked out the window, the sky was just beginning lighten with the sunrise it was four in the morning. I rolled out of bed and began my morning routines.

I made a quick walkthrough of the house picking up all the leftover beer bottles and a discarded whiskey bottle left on the floor outside of his room. I stopped and listened carefully…soon his snoring was heard and I let out the breath I held as I began to clean up the mess. Throwing all the bottles and cans into the recycling bin and finally a quick sweep and mop to rid the apartment of the foul stench of stale beer, replacing it with the refreshing pine smell.

I looked up at the clock five AM I was right on time I made my way into my room taking out my school uniform and laying it on the bed. With speed I took a shower and dried my medium length brown hair and styled it to my liking. Thursday was always my longest day, It was the beginning to my work weekend.

I stepped out of the bathroom and looked at my uniform laying out on the bed; it was a simple white button up with shorter sleeves due to the summer weather and a maroon vest that goes over it with the schools emblem adorning the left breast area and a grey skirt. Typical uniform for the prestigious Washington Academy for The Promising Young (wapy for short)

I got dressed and grabbed my bag making my way to the door in a hurry not to miss the bus, as I passed by his room I made the mistake of not checking for his snoring. If I had I would have been able to avoid the hand that reached out from the kitchen and snagged my hair.

"argh" I was caught off guard and fell back onto the floor, I looked up into in to half open green eyes but I could see the rage building behind them. "Dad" I was shocked, he was never up this early. He reached down and snagged my arm pulling me up to my feet. I clenched my teeth, if I cried out it only angered him more.

"It's no wonder I can't sleep" he yelled out leading me to the recycling bin "this trash is making the house stink so bad I woke up to the stench" it's your trash! I wanted to yell out but knew better if I wanted to keep damage to a minimal I couldn't afford bruising tonight or they wouldn't let me work.

"I'll take care of it right now sir" I said calmly removing emotion from my voice. He shoved me away and I went crashing into the fridge, something dislodged from on top of it and came down crashing on my head. I bit the inner of my cheek as I held in the cry of surprise I wanted to let out. He stomped away from the kitchen and into his room so I quickly grabbed the recycling bin and left the apartment. I deposited it in the much larger recycling bin to the basement for the whole complex and left it to be collected washed and returned by the janitor.

I made my way out and to the bus stop, it took me three busses and a five block walk to get to school on time and missing one bus set me back a whole hour. Luckily enough for me I made on time to make the bus and began the hour long transit to school.

XOXOXOX

"Good morning w.a.p.y students" I spoke into the camera smiling with what I like to call my political smile. "This morning we are joined with captain of the baseball team Steven Hash" I turned to said person, a well-built jock with ash blonde hair and hazel brown eyes and a devilish grin that would make any girl melt. Excluding me that is because Steven has been one of my best friends since freshman year

"How are you doing this morning Steven?" I asked now turning to him

"Very good Miss Valentine" he answered with a smile, I grinned he was obsessed with my last name since we had met. "And you? How has your morning treated you so far?" He asked. I felt the throb from the top of my head as if to remind me of the hell I suffered this morning. I just smiled and gave him a normal answer, the morning interview went without a hitch me going through all our questions asking if Steven felt believed he was going to bring our baseball team to nationals and such.

"Lunch later?" Steven asked as I grabbed my books waiting for my first class to start

I gave him a guilty smile "sorry Hash, I have to get a few yearbook pages edited"

He sighed "your always so busy Valentine, high school has passed you by and I can bet you missed more than half of it between yearbook, student council meetings, fundraisers, and volunteer work"

Something about what he said struck a chord with me "I have to work hard, if I don't I can lose my scholarship and that would seriously damage any future chance I have of an even better one when I go to college" I said looking at him sadly "believe it or not, not everyone is born privileged"

He opened his mouth to keep talking but the bell rang out and I was out the door. I made it through the rest of the day as I normally did. All ap classes and like I said yearbook at lunch time I did hold a mini student council meeting after school to make sure we were still on budget with prom and after that was all squared away I made the commute home.

The whole way I couldn't get Steven's words out of my head "your always so busy Valentine, high school has passed you by and I can bet you missed more than half of it" it was true, I was already a senior in a month I would be a graduate of one of the most prestigious schools in the united states. I had worked hard to get to where I was and the time had just flown by.

In all honesty I wanted it to go by fast; I wanted to be gone from that place as soon as possible, being eighteen was not enough. I needed to graduate, be in college, become successful and never fall so I would never have to go back once I had left. He could rot in hell for all I care and the faster I left the faster I would forget him and all the pain he has brought on to my life.

After getting off at the third bus stop I walked the three blocks to my apartment complex, I sighed as I looked up and examined the outside of the complex. A simple brick building made up most of the foundation a balcony was on each floor on each side of the building, one for every apartment. There were about forty in the entire complex. Forty tenants and not a single one has ever approached me or my father about the loud bangs and screams heard on a weekly basis.

I reached my front door and saw the recycling bin outside of the door as expected. Picking it up and entering the house I scanned the living room and kitchen quickly, no movement. Listening I could hear the shower running.

Now was my best chance, I deposited the bin next to the trash in the kitchen and went straight to my room. I dropped my book bag on my bed and walked over to the closet reaching in and grabbing my work bag. I changed into a pair of jeans and a simple white tee pulling on plain black toms, I reached under my bed and pulled out the old poptart box that was under my bed and opened it up to reveal my secret stash. I pulled out enough to grab something to eat before work securely closed the box and tossed it back under.

I looked over my room made sure everything was set, picked up the bag and left. I stopped outside my door and listened out and couldn't hear the shower anymore. Quietly closing my door I was all ears as is slowly crept to the front door.

"Where do you think you're going to?"

I stopped and looked back to see him coming out of his room beer in hand.

"Dad" I breathed, relieved he didn't surprise me like he had this morning.

"Wipe that stupid look off your face, I asked you a-" he was cut off by his own belch "question" he finished taking a step out of his room.

"Work" I answered re adjusting the bag on my back now feeling uncomfortable, normal conversation was never a good thing. It meant he wanted something and as of late last year I dreaded the direction of his wanting was leading.

I would like to think my father is an abusive man and if he puts his hands on me although it is always in an abusive manor he wouldn't cross that line. He never has in the past and I can't see why he would start now, but that thought alone is what made me double check the lock on my door before bed.

"What kind of job you got that you leave here at six and don't get back here until the next day?" he asked coming closer

I instinctively stepped back and away from him and closer to the front door "Overnight waitress at a diner" I answered turning and exiting the apartment.

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I jumped off the monorail about two blocks from my job and began the annoying walk through rambunctious teens and old men who have yet to recognize their greying hair. I turned the corner and walked into a shady alley somewhere most people wouldn't dare set foot because it looked dangerous, but looks can be quite deceiving.

There was a door painted green and I knocked on it, the little peephole was revealed. One blue and one almost white eye peered out and the peephole was gone.

"Natalia!" a voice roared as the door swung open. I smiled up at the heavy set man that was as cuddly and nice as any teddy bear.

"Adam!" I said stepping into his arms "you were gone last week I was so out of it without my special bear hugs" he hugged me and his laughter roared throughout the ally.

"I knew you would miss me" he laughed letting me go "I was off with the misses in California for a mini vacation"

"must be nice" I said closing the heavy door behind me "but I'm running a little late so I can't talk much, need to go make that money" I winked and ran off down the hallway. I stopped at the door painted pink and laughter spilled through the crack in the door along with music and the stench of alcohol.

"Ladies" I said stepping in. seven heads turned to look at me and I was welcomed with open arms. "I thought for sure you'd quit this week Natalia" a bubbly voice rang out "I thought you finally made it out of this shit hole"

I grinned "no not just yet" these were my coworkers there was eight of us all together I put my bag down on my small table with a mirror pinned to the wall above it. I began the tedious task of straitening this curly wavy dark brown hair that was his luckily it was the only thing I inherited. It was easy to tell from the few pictures I had of my mom that I had her looks and her beautiful green eyes.

Soon the task was done and I put on Smokey makeup. Once I deemed that fit I started getting dressed, combat boots and black shorts that were always too high for comfort, an army camo bra top, and some fingerless gloves. I looked around the room at the girls dressed in similar gear.

"So what's the theme for tonight?" I asked not remembering this memo

"A tribute to the troops duh" one of the girls answered, her name was Sandra she was the oldest and most experienced of us all. I nodded and went back to placing shimmer all over my exposed skin. Anyone would think I was a stripper, and I can't say what I'm doing is any better but it's better than taking dollars for a nipple slip.

I was a go-go dancer; I danced at the tiger claw night club in downtown Seattle Thursday through Saturday and Sundays if it was a log weekend. I never exposed my private areas, I didn't accept tips from club goers, and I never slept with any of my management or customers. There is always a body guard around to help if someone gets too excited and I made good money. 150$ a night three nights a week was more than enough to help me get through the week and save for school.

"Get to your places girls" Sam said walking in, he was our manager; He owned the club actually. He was pretty young, only twenty five. He had curly dark brown hair and golden skin he received from his Spanish heritage. "Natalia, Sandra, Beth, and Candy" he called out "you girls are on first rotation, Emma, Melanie, Maria, and daisy you girls are second rotation at 12"

"Yes Sam" we all called out and he smiled leaving the room. I looked over to the clock, it was eight forty five. I made my way to my little dance stage and started stretching before tonight began. There were four of them, one in every corner of the huge dance floor I took the one furthest from the dj booth. Yes those girls got more attention in the front but they were also the ones who couldn't hear until the next morning.

Soon the music started and the rest of the night started to fly by. I understood what the theme for tonight was when guys came in and were donned with camo wrist bands, they were getting free drinks all night apparently for showing a military ID. I had the occasional drunk try and crawl up on to the dance stage. Nothing I couldn't handle without security getting involved, soon Daisy was standing below me with a bottle of water I happily reached down and accepted it.

She signaled that it was time for a shift switch and I nodded pulling her up and jumping down. Adam was waiting to bring me back to the dressing rule. It was standard procedure, we were not allowed to leave or go to the stages without supervision just in case guys got too touchy or bold.

"Natalia" I looked to see Sandra shrugging a sweater on "come have a smoke with me"

"You know I don't smoke" I answered shaking my head

"Just keep me company you prude" she retorted I smirked and grabbed a hoodie and pulled it on stepping out the back door with her into the alley. She pulled out a cigarette and lit it up I instinctively scrunched my nose.

"It's not that bad" she said with a smirk "but I wanted to ask you, how are things at home?"

I was taken aback by the question and looked at Sandra confused, she was like a mother hen yes but that was here at tiger claw. Her mother hen status never integrated beyond work time that's why I appreciated her so much.

"don't give me that look, I see you coming in here with bruises, you try hiding them and I act like I didn't see the first few times but if there is something up you can talk to me or any of the girls" she said earnestly turning to me

"I don't know what you're talking about" lie, Lie your way out of this, get back inside and stay out of Sandra's line of sight for the night I kept telling myself.

"oh yeah?" she asked tossing her cigarette to the ground and turning to me "let me clarify" she reached out and yanked the hoddie off my shoulder revealing a bruise on my upper arm where my father had grabbed me this morning it was a clear handprint.

I cursed myself for not zipping up my hoodie when I came out and looked away "Natalia who keeps doing this to you?" she asked

"I play sports at school" I answered

"Bullshit you do" she hissed

"really" I said looking up at her "I slipped out on the grass playing soccer someone went to grab me but we both fell it must have happened then"

Sandra gave me a look that made me freeze "keep lying to yourself kid" she said finally "just remember you have people that care about you and you're not alone"

With that she made her way back inside leaving me to my thoughts in the alley. I sighed and leaned up against the wall looking up into the sky. I needed to be ten times more careful now that I knew Sandra had her eye on me.

"Mannn!" I kicked the dumpster in my frustration; there was a small dent on the side of it. Satisfied with my vandalism I started to make my way back in when I heard footsteps. I looked up to see the figure of a small girl making her way down the alley a rain coat held close to her and her head held low. I almost walked back in until I saw the figure of a man turn into the alley. He stepped with a purpose and had his sights set on the girl.

I should just go in, avoid any more problems I mean I don't even know this girl! What should it matter to me if she becomes a victim? I'm a victim every day of my life and no one steps in to help? What makes her so special?

I turned to put my hand on the door and stopped you know your mom is looking down on you with disappointment I growled at my conscious. I knew better, I wouldn't just leave her like this, if someone was going through what I was and I had seen it I would be the first to run to their aid. Sadly I was born with a strong sense of justice.

"Man!" I hissed not being able to leave the situation alone. I reached down and grabbed the brick that we use to prop the door open and stuffed it up my sleeve.

Turning I could see the girl picking up speed down the alley her head still low and the guy almost behind her. I started making my way over to her "hey!" I called out cheerily "you made it I have been waiting here forever"

She looked up at me and stopped "well don't stand there get inside!" I yelled out trying to scare the guy off thinking she had a friend might set him off. I think she got the message because she nodded and began walking towards me I breathed a sigh of relief knowing she wasn't stupid.

But it didn't set him off, the guy only became faster in his steps almost as if he didn't want to let her out of his sight. Damn. Now I had to use violence.

I started walking over to her in fast steps "hurry!" I called now that I saw the guy reaching out to her she started sprinting towards me and I towards her adrenaline filing my body.

Now that I could get a better look at her she looked to be around my age long strait auburn hair fell behind her and steel grey eyes looked at me with fear. The man broke out into a full blown run and I did the same, she looked confused as I passed her and threw myself into the man sending us both spiraling to the ground.

"Get out of here!" I yelled out pinning the man down. He was stunned this was my one advangae and I wouldn't have It for long so I yelled for the girl to run. No sooner had the words come out my mouth was I thrown to the side against the brick wall of the club.

Pain shot out through by back and I my vision went white. I felt arms grab me from both sides and lift me up "stand up bitch!" he yelled out "I'm going to make you regret getting involved" and hands clasped around my neck.

Fear shot through me and my vision cleared enough for me to look into a pair of dark brown eyes, eyes that looked feral, eyes that had killed before. I felt a weight in my sleeve and remembered the brick I pulled it out enough to get a grip and swung my arm around.

I heard the crack throughout the alley and then the man screamed once I was out of his grip I made a run for the alley way. I looked to see the same girl frozen in fear a few steps away. I cursed her stupidity and snatched her arm to begin the run to the street.

"Get back here bitch!" he yelled and I could hear his feet behind me. Logically I couldn't make it there fast enough before he got to us especially with this girl.

"Keep running" I said to her she looked at me with frightened eyes

"But what about you?" she asked

"Don't worry about me you keep running I have a plan" I said between breathes "wait at the end of the alley I'll meet you there"

The girl bit her lip and nodded hopefully she listened to me "now!" I yelled letting go of her hand she ran past me and I stopped dead in my tracks throwing my elbow back. Just as I had anticipated the man had run strait into it having the wind knocked out of him.

He fell to the floor and I turned to the street again but he reached out and snagged my foot making me fall to the concrete. I cursed as my chin was screeched against the ground my teeth clenched I looked back to see him still holding my leg "let go!" I yelled throwing my free foot back into his face thankful for tonight's army theme, the combat boots knocked him out and I regained my footing making a beeline for the street. I turned the corner and saw her standing there.

Snatching her hand up I pulled her along to the entrance to the club Adam was watching the door and looked at me with shock "Natalia?" he asked

"The alley!" I yelled "a man he attacked her!"

Adam's face changed and he radioed for back up "you and her get inside, me and Kevin will take care of him"

I pulled the girl along with me inside and strait passed the dance floor to the dressing room. Sandra was there drinking a bottle of water when she turned to me sputtering it up "what the hell happened to you kid!" she yelled out rushing towards me.

I turned to look at the mirror and there was blood on my chin "damn" I mumbled as Sandra poured her water on a cloth and began to wipe the blood off my chin "some jerk was trying to pull a fast one on this girl over here"

"So you had to go play hero?" she asked ridiculously I smirked and she sighed "what are you going to do about work this week? Do you think Sam is going to let you dance with a face like this?" she scolded putting my hand on the cloth for me to hold.

"I didn't even think about that!" I whined putting my free hand to my forehead

"My father will pay you" a voice rang out I looked up to see the girl looking at me "however much you get paid for the week he will double maybe even triple because you saved me

I smiled "thanks but I don't need payment" I said standing up and walking over to inspect her "are you okay?"

She smiled "I'm safe and sound thanks to you please accept my offer" she pleaded

"No can do" I said smirking "what's your name? I'm Natalia"

"Phoebe" was her answer

"Well Phoebe let me get dressed and I will take you home" she nodded and I turned to grab my bag I kept the combat boots on over my jeans and wore the hoodie opened over my white tee shirt, pulling my messy hair into a side braid. "Tell Sam I will be leaving early and I'll call him to figure out work for this week." I said to Sandra "c'mon Phoebe"

She stood up like an obedient puppy and followed me out; walking out the door of the club I saw police lights and the man being led to the car. I didn't want to fill out a statement and left Adam to do that as I turned the opposite direction where cabs were all lined up.

We got in one and I turned to phoebe "where do you live? I'll drop you off first." She blushed and looked up at the driver "um, I am going to my brother's apartment, my family doesn't even know I came to Seattle"

I nodded "ok whatever you want" she nodded and the cabbie looked back at us expectantly Phoebe bit her lip again looking between us "Escala please"

My jaw almost dropped, Escala was for rich people, very rich people I heard celebrities live there. Now it made sense why she said her father could pay me triple my weeks' salary. I looked to her and she was biting her lip again "Phoebe Grey" she extended her hand "please don't let my name bother you"

Sweet Jesus Mary and Joseph…Christian and Anastasia Grey's teenage daughter

Let me know what you think? I wanted to play up Natalia's character before introducing any of the main characters now. This is a TeddyXoc story but this first chapter introduces her to the world of Grey's. He will show up in the next chapter