"Ana? Earth to Ana", my friend Kate Kavanagh says as she waves her hand in front of me, breaking my concentration on the guy,Christian Grey, down the hall from us. Christian has been my best friend since our first day of kindergarten. When recess time came, none of the other kids wanted to play with me. I stood by the merry-go-round with tears in my eyes before seeing a gray eyed, copper haired boy walk up to me. He told me that his name was Christian, and that he wanted to be my friend. From that day on, we've been best friends. Friends was all I ever wanted to be. That all changed last year when we were juniors. I began having feelings for Christian.

"I'm sorry. What were you saying?" Kate begins giggling as her she turns around and sees the focus of my attention.

"I told you that Elliot and I are going out tomorrow night for Valentine's Day, but it's clear where your head is it. I can have Elliot find out if Christian feels the same way about you." Kate is dating Christian's older brother Elliot who is a sophomore in college.

"Don't you dare. Besides, I doubt he feels the same way about me. Look at the girls who hang around him.", I nod towards Christian who is surrounded by a group of cheerleaders. I'm amazed that he and I are still friends since his popularity greatly exceeds mine.

"You've been crushing on that boy for far too long. I think you should either tell him how you feel or move on. There are a lot of guys that would love to date you. How about Jose? He likes you."

"I don't like him like that. The truth is no matter how I hard I try, I can't get Christian out of my head." My heart stops beating as I see Christian approaching the lockers where Kate and I are standing.

"Hey Ana. Did you study for that history test?", he asks as he flashes his signature mega watt smile.

"Yeah. I'm as ready as I can be. How about you?"

"I glanced at the notes. I should have asked you to study with me." I find myself lost in his eyes as he continues smiling at me.

"Ana and I were just talking about Valentine's Day. Have you got plans Christian?", Kate says with a wink that Christian doesn't see.

"Yeah. I actually have a first date with this girl."

"Cool", I say as I struggle to remain unaffected by his confession.

"I really like her. Hopefully, tomorrow will be the beginning of something great." Could he twist the knife in my heart anymore. "What about you?"

"Nope, no plans. I plan on keeping to tradition and watching Sixteen Candles."

"You really love that movie, don't you?", he laughs. "I've got to get to class. See you later."

"I have to go too. Don't wait for me after school. I have detention.", Kate says as she rolls her eyes.

"Dare I ask why?"

"Leila Williams and I got into an argument in Spanish class. See ya."

When I arrive at school the next day, Kate waves at me. She comes running over to me with a huge grin on hr face.

"I woke up this morning to a dozen red roses on my doorstep from Elliot."

"That's sweet.", I say as I try to hide my jealousy that I'm alone on Valentine's Day.

The day passes slowly. Everywhere I look I see girls talking about what their boyfriends got them. I only see Christian once and that's in passing. He smiles at me briefly before walking by. If things with him and his date tonight work out, I have a feeling he will ignore my even more.

"Where is Jose?", Kate asks as we sit in calculus.

"I don't know. Why are you asking?"

"Because I think you need to have fun tonight, and Jose is a good guy. I know you said he is only a friend, but you shouldn't be alone." Our calculus teacher, , walks in and begins taking attendance. Her gaze stops on Jose's empty seat.

"Where is Jose Rodriguez?", she asks as a girl in the back of class raises her hand. "Yes Mia?"

"Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going out with the girl who saw Jose pass out at Baskin-Robbins. It's serious."

"Damn, guess that's off the table.", Kate shrugs.

I am relieved when school is finally over. As I walk into my house, my parents are in the kitchen kissing. Am I the only one not being kissed today? They immediately break apart when they see me. My mom's face blushes as my dad laughs.

"Annie, you're home. How was your day?", my dad asks.

"Let's just say that I'm glad it's over."

"I'm sorry sweetie. Your dad and I are going to a movie and dinner. Do you want to come with us?"

"No, but thanks for the offer. I'm going to watch a movie and eat pizza."

"One day, not far away, a boy is going to come and sweep you off your feet.", my dad says.

An hour later, my parents are out the door, and I'm home alone. I change into my pajamas before cooking a pizza in the oven. When my pizza is done, I grab my Sixteen Candles dvd and head to the living room. A few minutes into the movie, my cell phone buzzes. I look at the id and am surprised to see it's Christian. Why is he calling?

"Christian?"

"Hey Ana.", he says softly. "How is the movie?"

"I just started it. Why are you calling me? Shouldn't you be on your date?"

"I was about to pick her up." Why does he feel the need to call me when he is going on a date with another girl? "You know, I've seen Sixteen Candles before."

"Ok?"

"My favorite part is when Sam sees Jake standing by his red Porsche outside the church."

"Christian, why are you telling me this?"

"Look outside Ana." I walk over to the window and am shocked by what I see. Standing outside my house by a red Porsche is Christian. "Are you coming outside or not?", he laughs.

I don't even care that I'm wearing my pajamas. I open the door and slowly walk outside to where he is standing.

"What about your date?", I ask

"I'm here to pick her up.", he smiles. "Ana, will you be my Valentine."

"Yes.", I answer as he kisses me.