What I Did for Love

I Love You Too

Ana stared down at her Phone, Marco had been calling her non-stop the last couple of days. She felt a little Embarrassed about the night she stupidly blurted out that she loved him. Ana should have known it was too soon and held off, but his mum had been so sure of Marco's feelings for her. Ana hadn't given Marco a chance to explain the next morning, as she got up early and sneaked out his house, another bad mistake she made.

" You know you can't keep ignoring him for ever" Neil said, handing Ana a cup of iced tea.

Ana sighed, she knew she would have to talk to Marco eventually,but right now she just wanted to lick her wounds.

" I can try" she mumbled.

Neil just shook his head, he wondered what Marco had done this time, he thought they were doing well.

" What has he done?" Neil asked.

Ana took a sip of her tea, then looked at Neil, knowing he wouldn't stop asking questions.

" I told him I love him" Ana spoke quietly.

Neil smiled at Ana's confession, it was about time she admitted her feelings.

" Still not seeing the problem" Neil replied.

" He didn't say it back" she fired back.

Neil smile froze on his face" Oh" was all he said.

Ana looked away from Neil, the last thing she wanted to see was pity in his eyes.

" It was so awkward, I shouldn't have said anything, I am so stupid" Ana ranted.

Neil moved closer to Ana " You aren't stupid, Maybe you just took him by surprise" Neil replied.

" Oh he was surprised alright" Ana muttered, as her phone began to ring again.

Neil watched as Ana ignored the call " You know you can't avoid him forever" he said.

" Maybe not forever, but Certainly for tonight, we are going out" Ana smirked.

Neil groaned, they had been out the last two nights, but he wouldn't say anything, he would just go out with Ana, to make sure she didn't get into trouble.

***
Marco ignored his teammates as he walked to his Locker, he had sucked today in training, he knew it, his teammates and klopp knew it. They had also picked up on his mood.

Picking up his phone, he went to call Ana again, she was ignoring his calls, and he didn't blame her. He reacted badly at Ana's declaration of love and he wanted to sort things out with Ana. It was pretty hard to do that when she wasn't willing to talk to him.

Marco sighed as his call went straight to voicemail, he didn't bother leaving a message, she probably wouldn't listen to it anyway.

Marco looked up as Mats approached him, he could do without his little talks today.

Mats sat down beside Marco " What is going on with you these days?" Mats asked quietly.

" I don't want to talk about it" Marco hissed angrily at him.

Mats suspected what was behind Marco's Bad mood, so didn't want to push him, but it was starting to affect the team.

" Marco, your mood swings are affecting the team, I, as Captain need to know what is behind it" Mats said calmly.

Marco just stared down at the floor, he knew he wasn't behaving very well. He looked up at Mats unsure what to say, he didn't want to say too much.

" Ana told me she loved me" Marco finally said.

Mats smiled, everyone could see that Ana had deep feelings for Marco.

" Isn't that a good thing?" Mats asked.

Marco laughed bitterly, it was a good thing, but he had reacted badly to it.

" I didn't say it back" Marco muttered.

" Oh" Mats replied.

" I wanted to, but the words just wouldn't come out, I panicked" Marco continued to ramble.

" Did you say this to Ana?" Mats asked.

Marco laughed coldly, he didn't get a chance, Ana had left his bed early the next morning.

" No, Ana let early the next morning and now she won't return my calls" Marco moaned.

Mats could understand why Ana was a little upset but he also knew she wouldn't ignore Marco forever.

" I suggest you wait till she has calmed down, then try again" Mats said.

Marco grabbed a clean towel and slammed his locker shut " It has been nearly a week, how long do you expect me to wait" he muttered darkly, as he stalked to the showers.

Mat Watched as Marco stormed off, he bit on his lip as he thought about a plan.

" Is Marco Okay?" Erik asked.

" Not really, but he will be" Mats said, hurrying to get his phone, to put his plan into action.

***
Ana took a sip of her Vodka and coke, as she looked around the club, it was the same one that Marco had invited her too, before they officially began dating.

" He isn't here" Neil said, knowing who Ana was searching for.

" Great" Ana lied, forcing a smile on her face.

Ana could try and fool herself, but she couldn't fool Neil. Ana was clearly missing Marco, but would never admit it, so Neil decided he would take action. He had spoken to Mats earlier and told him where they would be tonight.

" Its okay to miss him, even though you are annoyed with him" Neil replied.

" I don't miss him, I am having fun" Ana lied.

Neil just laughed, she wasn't fooling him,she would thank him later he hoped, for what he had done today.

" Lets go and dance" Ana said suddenly. getting to her feet.

" You sure?" Neil asked, he knew Mats was about to arrive with Marco.

" Yes I want to dance" Ana yelled loudly, grabbing Neil's hand and leading him to the dance floor.

Neil danced a few songs with Ana, while trying to stop guys hitting on her. She had dressed to impress tonight, in her blue dress. He was praying that Marco would arrive soon.

***
Mats eyes scanned the club for signs of Neil and Ana, he finally found them on the dance floor. He turned to let Marco know Ana was here, but he didn't need to. Marco's gaze was already on Ana, he didn't look too impressed to see her dancing so closely with other men.

" Marco you could go over there" Mats said, noting the jealousy on Marco's face.

" She doesn't look like she is missing me all that much" Marco muttered, before he walked up to the VIP area, he wasn't moving away from it all night. He pulled his cap over his head as he took a seat, where he could still see what Ana was doing.

Mats followed Marco to the table and sat down beside him " She looks as miserable as you" he pointed out.

Marco shook his head, refusing to believe Mats " She is smiling, and laughing" Marco muttered.

" Watch her closely, that smile and laugh is forced" Mats replied.

Marco narrowed his eyes at Ana, he watched her dance for a few minutes, Mats was right, she seemed happy, but she was putting on a front.

" Go and talk to her" Mats urged.

Marco tore his gaze away from Ana " Later" He mumbled, as he sat back in his seat.

***

Ana picked up her shot glass and drank it, she was on a mission tonight, to block everything out. As she picked up her next Glass, her gaze landed on Marco, in the VIP section, he was with Mats, her heart skipped a little at the sight of him. Marco slowly looked up and Caught Ana's gaze, Ana kept her eyes on him, as she finished her second shot.

" Don't you think you have had enough?" Neil asked, a little concerned at how fast Ana was drinking.

" Not nearly enough" Ana mumbled as she looked back up at the VIP section, Marco wasn't there, Maybe she had imagined him.

Ana picked up her third shot glass, she went to put it to her lips, when she noticed Marco heading their way. Ana froze she didn't want to talk to him, she knew they would just get into an argument.

" Just talk to him" Neil said quietly, while taking the shot glass off her and headed for the bar, where Mats was waiting.

Ana didn't look up as Marco sat down beside her, she felt foolish and really didn't need his pity.

" How have you been?" he asked.

Ana kept her green eyes on her hands, " Great" she lied, forcing a laugh.

Marco sighed, as he moved his chair closer to Ana's " Look at me Ana" he demanded.

Ana slowly raised her head and met Marco's gaze, she had missed him.

" Why have you been avoiding me?" Marco asked

" You know why" Ana fired back, her anger winning out.

Marco reached out for Ana's hand, she was to weak to refuse him.

" If you hadn't sneaked out early that morning, I would have told you, I love you too" Marco said, smiling gently at Ana.

Ana glared at Marco, she didn't dare get her hopes up. " You are only saying that to spare my feelings" she Mumbled.

Marco shook his head, as he kept hold of Ana's hand. " No I am not, I love you Ana" he said, his voice shaking a little.

Ana could see Marco had meant every word, she smiled shyly at him.

" I know I reacted badly and I am sorry about that, but you just took me by surprise" Macro continued to ramble.

Ana smile grew as she moved to sit on Marco's Lap, he wrapped his arm around her waist, not planning to let her go any time soon.

"You really love me?" she asked.

Marco simply nodded his head.

" Save it again" she demanded.

" I love you Ana" he said slowly.

Ana beamed at him as leaned into kiss him " I love you too" she replied before their lips met.

Mats and Neil watched from the bar, they turned to look at each other, clicking their beer bottles together on a Job well done. They were just glad to see Marco and Ana happy again.