Flirting With Temptation

The next morning was simple. We got to sleep in for once because our next two concerts were in San Jose, which was less than an hour away. When I heard the knock at my door around 8 I woke up fully and slipped out of bed, trying not to disturb Gwen who was still fast asleep. I tiptoed to the door and opened it smiling at Liz. “Morning, did you sleep okay?” I nodded quickly and leaned against the door frame. She glanced behind me and saw Gwen on my bed laughing slightly. “Well, take your time, but we leave in 2 hours for San Jose. We'll be at the hotel for about 30 minutes and then we'll be off to the arena. Sound good?” I nodded and smiled. “Hey Liz?” She had started to walk away but stopped and turned. “Yes?” I gave her my best smile and a pout face. “Could you send someone to get Gwen and I Starbucks while I attempt to awaken her from the dead?” She giggled but nodded before walking off quickly. I closed the door, not bothering to be quiet but Gwen didn't even move. I decided to take a shower before trying to wake her up. I walked over to my suitcases and started to open it when my phone went off on the nightstand.

Gwen groaned loudly and rolled onto her back and I smiled as I walked over and picked up my phone seeing it was a text from Liz. Gwen slowly opened her eyes as I tapped on the message after unlocking my phone. She clutched her head as she sat up, blinking against the early morning light. I walked over quickly and shut the balcony curtains, leaving the room in slight darkness. She gave me a tired smile and sighed. “Sorry......I guess I got really sloppy last night. I thought I was going into my room, but I guess plans changed.” I laughed and walked over to my suitcase producing a bottle of Aleve. “Yeah well, that's alright. You only totally ruined a great night with Niall.” Instantly you could see guilt on her face and she perked up as I tossed her the bottle with a smile on my face. “Oh God......I'm sorry! I don't even remember seeing him! Do you totally hate me now?”

I laughed as I walked over to the kitchenette and filling up a glass with water. I walked over to her and handed it to her shaking my head. “No, it's okay. It was nice, but it was late. We both needed sleep so everything turned out alright.” I gave her a smile before actually reading the message while she downed the water and pills.

Your choreographer wants to practice some dances with you at rehearsals today. Be dressed for that. Your coffee will be coming in about 30 minutes.

I shoved my phone in my pocket before going over to my suitcases and putting together my outfit for the day. As Gwen began to wake up a little more I went into the bathroom and took a quick shower. Right as I was stepping out and wrapping a towel around myself I heard a knock at the door. I called to Gwen who was already at the door getting it. She knocked on the bathroom door and I held the towel to me and opened it revealing a happy Gwen with coffee. “This one's yours. Thanks!” I grinned taking it from her and then took a long drink as she walked over and turned on the tv. I slowly blow-dried my hair and then applied a very thin amount of eye make-up after getting dressed. Gwen's off-tone voice shouted my name from the other room and I was overtaken with curiosity. I opened the door quickly and walked into the suite where she was sprawled out on the couch watching the tv.

When I opened my mouth to ask her what was wrong she merely pointed to the tv with a huge grin on her face. I looked over and watched with my mouth open as footage of Niall and I was displayed proudly on the morning talk show. They discussed whether the possibility of us being a couple was real. They had multiple pictures of him with his arm around me, but the most shocking was the video footage of us in the diner, taking the picture. I rolled my eyes and picked up the remote quickly and turned off the tv. Gwen groaned. “Ah, come on! I was watching that! It wasn't that bad, they were really positive about you guys!” I snorted and quickly grabbed my hat up off the suitcase and turned around. “So what? It's not true. Niall and I aren't together, they just want people to watch their show and buy their magazines. Just because we hang out doesn't mean we're automatically together.” She smiled at me as she sipped at her coffee and shrugged. “Are you even packed?” She laughed and set her coffee down on the table. “Yup! Packed yesterday so that I could party last night! Why are you dressed like.......that.” As she said it she motioned towards my clothes.

“Because I'm doing choreography today and Liz said to be dressed right.This is what dancer's wear when they practice?” She grinned at me as I zipped up my last suitcase and plopped down on top of it. “Are you doing some hip hop today too?” I grinned and shrugged as I adjusted the cap on my head. “Probably. I hope so. It limbers me up for the actualchoreography. Emily likes to make sure I'm staying up to date.” She laughed right as the suite door opened to reveal Liz with my body guard Jared, and two guys behind her. “Let's get a move on ladies, we're burning daylight. The bus is outside, James and Danny will grab your bags.” Gwen and I both stood up at the same time and I grabbed my laptop bag and we took off.

Jared helped us get to the bus after being tugged around by the fans and signing a couple of autographs. I plopped down on the couch in front while Gwen mumbled something about catching more sleep in the bunks in back. Soon after we got on Todd joined us, still half-asleep and sat down on the couch beside me. I plugged headphones into my phone and began listening to music as I sat back. I took a short nap on the ride to San Jose. When the bus stopped Todd nudged me and we were off again. Jared showed me to my hotel room and I walked in, my bags somehow already here. I walked over and plopped on the bed. I got slightly cozy before my phone began buzzing in my pocket. I dug it out, still laying down and pulled it up to my face. I sat up with a gasp as I saw my big brother's picture on my screen. I quickly hit the answer button and shoved the phone against my ear. “Nathan?” He chuckled on the other end and I let out a sigh of relief. It had been awhile since I'd talked to Nathan. About two weeks before I'd left for tour. “Hey there little sis. How's everything going?”

I smiled and stood up, beginning to pace around the room. A bad habit I had when on the phone. “It's been going really well! Tour started and it's really fun. I'm making a lot of new friends, and getting to meet the fans, it's all just really good. How are you?” When he spoke I could practically see the smile on his face. “I'm good! Work has been hectic but the first chance that I get a couple of days off Wendy and I are going to come see you at one of your shows, we also have some stuff to tell you! She misses her sister-in-law! We both miss you. We still can't believe you're famous!” I laughed at the last part and shook my head. “Yeah I know, I miss you guys too. I can't wait to see you, it's been too long, bubby.” He chuckled as I said his nickname but then the door to my hotel room opened to reveal Liz. She saw that I was on the phone and tapped her watch. I nodded and sighed deeply. “Well listen bub, I gotta head to rehearsal. Call me soon though, okay?”

Even though he tried to be quiet and hide it I still heard the tiny sigh at the other end. “Of course, sis. I'll talk to you soon. I love you, kid.” I smiled at this and felt the tears well up in my eyes. “I love you too, bub.” I pulled the phone away from my ear slowly and clicked the end button. Liz walked over and opened her arms. “Need a hug?” I nodded wiping at my tears angrily as I wrapped Liz up in a hug. She squeezed me and it lasted for a minute before she pulled away. “You missing him lately?” I nodded quickly and she gave me a smile as she wiped away the last of my tears. “He'll see you soon. And when you get a day off you could fly back to Vancouver and see him.” I took a deep breath to gather my thoughts and then nodded. “You're right. I'll do that.” She grinned at me for a second before she pointed towards the door. “Ready to go? We're leaving a little earlier so that you can get some dance time in before actual rehearsals. Not many people should be there, so it'll be kind of private.”

I shoved my phone back in my pocket and nodded again before readjusting my cap and walked out with her. I took one step out of the door before slamming into someone, hard. I groaned and clutched my stomach and glanced up quickly to see who had just accidentally elbowed me in the abdomen. The familiar laugh and blonde hair brought a huge grin onto my face. “Hello there, love! I was hopin' to see ya today, but maybe not like this!” I giggled and rubbed at my stomach. “Yeah! Maybe not! Kind of hurt!” His face dropped to one of concern. “You're alright though?” I nodded quickly before noticing that Harry and Louis were behind him. “Morning boys.” They grinned at me with these knowing smiles that told me they knew all about the kiss but Niall quickly turned my attention back to him. “Goin' to rehearsals?” I smiled at him and nodded. “Yeah, choreography practice.”

He smiled and glanced back at the boys. “Sounds like fun! Count us in!” I laughed as Liz pulled at my arm. We all walked down the hallway and Louis chatted with Harry about the show on the elevator ride down to the lobby. As the elevator doors opened Niall ducked in so close to my ear I could feel his breath in my ear and on my neck. “Did ya see the news this mornin?” I smiled and glanced up at him but kept walking, trying to be inconspicuous. “Mhm.” He smiled down at me and pulled back as Harry said something to him. The second we hit sight of the main doors the flashes were blinding. I raised my hand to my eyes quickly as Jared grabbed my arm tightly and led me to them. Once outside it got ten times worse. The fans were screaming, flashes were blinding me, and the paparazzi were shouting questions at us this way and that. Mostly about Niall and I's relationship. I was halfway to the car when total chaos erupted as a fan broke through security and grabbed my arm, yanking. I yelped in pain as the girl was yanked away by Jared and I felt a hand grab mine and yank me into the safety of the car.

The second the door slammed behind us the car sped off without much hesitation. I was left rubbing my arm which was now clearly red with a hand print. “Are you alright?” I looked up at Niall, who had obviously been the one to pull me away and nodded. “Yeah, she just grabbed on tight. Remind me to triple my security detail?” He chuckled at my joke but pulled my hand away from my arm gingerly and looked at the hand mark. “I'm sorry, I didn't see her until it was too late.” Louis leaned over so he could see and grimaced at the mark. “Looks like it smarts. You sure you're alright, love?” I smiled at him and nodded. “I'm tougher than I look!” The boys both chuckled at me before settling in. I couldn't help but notice how Niall leaned closer to me when Louis began looking out the window.

It was all too soon that we arrived at the arena. We got out and made our way inside with no problems. Once inside I breathed a sigh of relief seeing Emily who pulled me into a tight hug. “Hi! Let's get to work, we don't have much time!” I laughed as Niall, Louis, and Liam who soon joined them with Harry sat in the nearest chairs and watched with fascination. I did some stretches with Emily and grinned to myself at the surprised look on Niall's face at how flexible I was. After that we did choreography for the show but then Emily got a perplexed look on her face. “Now comes the fun part! I want to do the Me & You dance, have you practiced lately?” My grin turned sheepish as she narrowed her eyes at me. “I'll take that as a no!” I laughed but we quickly got to work. At first I was rusty but I quickly got the hang of the dance. It came naturally, flowing from my body easily. Once I started it was like riding a bike years after not doing it. My body remembered and quickly picked up the rhythm.

After we were done my forehead was covered in a sheen of sweat but I felt really good. Emily said we'd be doing this more often and I agreed. She complimented my skills before leaving to talk to Liz about making a schedule. Niall hopped up quickly and ran over to me. “That was really good! I had no idea ya could dance like that!” I smiled and took a long drink of my water. “Thanks! Dance is actually a passion of mine, when I was little.....before I wanted to do this I wanted to be a dance teacher.” He smiled at me and got a little closer. “That's pretty cool. I wanted to be an astronaut.....but as ya can see I changed my mind.” I burst out laughing and when I was done there were tear streaks on my cheeks and my gut burned in a good way. He smiled down at me but then he took my hand and it felt like my heart just stopped before picking up going a thousand miles a minute. “Listen, I wanted to ask ya if you'd want to go out to dinner sometime? I mean, if ya aren't busy or anything.” I exhaled sharply and he looked afraid until I grinned. “I'd love to.” He smiled and squeezed my hand quickly. “Good, then it's settled.” Harry called him away after that to rehearse but every few minutes he'd look over to me and get the biggest grin on my face. It made me begin to wonder. What were Niall and I? Were those tabloids wrong to call us a couple?

Notes

I hope you guys enjoy! Sorry it took me a couple of days! -Caity