Too Close

That Third Button

So I am dedicating this story to @ElyseWeasley because 1. She has been having a hard day and needs a pick-me-up 2. She loves Roberto, and so do I, and 3. This is like a late "Sorry" for being stupid and forgetting to Fan you in the first place when I should have.

Also, I will mention that tomorrow is @SecretNinjaPanda's birthday, and there is a certain little snippet in here that is dedicated to her. I don't want to spoil it for you guys here. But she knows what I am talking about. So happy birthday Panda, and I hope this makes your day better Lysey!

Enjoy

--LTT

“You need to relax your knees.” Liam about fell over in fright. He thought he had the studio to himself today.

“Anna, what are you doing here? I thought you were taking the day off like we talked about last night?” Anna just shrugged off her bag by the door,

“Well it’s a good thing you remember that, because I sure don’t. I remember everything up until I got my drink from the bartender, and then after that, it comes in bits and pieces.” She looked up from where she was putting on her dance shoes,

“Sorry for almost throwing up on you and anything else I might have done by the way.” She stood and stretched her arms above her head,

“Are you sure you’re alright to be working today?” Liam was more than a little apprehensive about her being here.

“I’ll be fine Liam. Now –“ she cracked her fingers while smiling innocently,

“- it’s time for you to show me what good Roberto did yesterday.”

Heaven help me.

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“Babe, you sure you’re alright?” Danielle’s voice was slightly distorted over the speakerphone.

“You were slightly drugged last night you know. Maybe you should call it a day.” Anna rolled her eyes at Danielle’s concern,

“Danielle, I’ve been here with Liam for a good two hours already, and I’m feeling fine.” She looked up at Liam with a sly smile,

“It’s too bad there aren’t any cameramen here today, because they would have had some golden footage for the trips, slips and hips segment of the video.” Liam threw Anna a small glare as he took a drink from his water bottle and tried to ignore Danielle’s laughter coming from the phone.

“Man, maybe I should come into rehearsal. I do have to learn my choreography you know. Jeremy will understand if I –“

“No Danielle, its fine. The choreography isn’t that difficult, and this way I can give Liam some special attention, and you can visit with Jeremy.” Liam came over and threw his two cents in,

“We wouldn’t get much work done anyway with you here mooning over him the whole time anyway.” His tone was mocking, and the smirk on his face told Anna he was kidding.

“Oh whatever Liam, you’re just jealous.” Liam stuck his tongue out at the phone in her hand.

“But seriously Jo, if you need me though Jo, you’ll call right?” Anna rolled her eyes.

“I promise Danielle. Have fun, I’m hanging up now!” she flipped her phone off and tossed it in her bag as Liam came over and passed her a water bottle before sitting down next to her.

“Thanks.” She took a sip of her water. They both silently sat there on the stairs, drinking their waters. Then Liam leaned back on his elbows and said,