A/N: I hope this chapter came out okay. I haven't read much Anna/Bates fics but I really wanted to take a stab at it!

Anna strapped herself in, looking up so far a rather handsome brunette stop in front of her aisle. He smiled and she smiled back and thought what if? Until his significant other to catch up and point out they were in the next aisle down.

A second later two older woman walked up and took the spots to her left and right, both taking the arm rests.

Anna closed her eyes and sighed. Trying to get herself comfortable but ultimately failing. Deep breathes Anna. Her phone beeped; prying her eyes open she saw that it was Molesley.

Heard that you're heading to the big apple for a few weeks, first holiday in four years! I hope you have a lot of fun. How do I reach you?

Joseph

Anna rolled her eyes at the name. He was never going to give up about using his first name was he?

Molesley, I'm taking this holiday to think. I've had a lot on my mind recently and need to get away for a bit. I've given mum the flat landline but it's only for emergencies!

Clicking send, Anna turned her phone off and threw it in her bag. I'm on holiday starting…Now!

Anna clapped her hands over her mouth as she looked out the window. She was in New York City! She couldn't believe it! She had seen Times Square, Broadway, and Central Park! And now she was in Manhattan!

Anna was so busy staring about Anna didn't even notice that the taxi had stopped, "Forty seven and ten cents."

Anna jerked back to reality paid the man and got out. Standing in front of her was without a doubt the nicest apartment building she'd ever seen. Checking to make sure she had the right address she walked in and took the elevator to the fifteen floor.

Reaching 1507 Anna grabbed the keys from under the mat and walked inside and her mouth dropped open.

If this is a small New York loft then I don't where what big is! The loft was stunning. A kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom with a large tub, and a living room, the loft was probably almost as big as her little cottage house! There were movie posters and painting and photographs everywhere! Jumping from room to room she laughed. Spinning around she couldn't help but think that if her holiday was half as nice as this loft she was never going to want to leave.

Finally hopping into the master bedroom Anna launched herself onto the giant bed. She had just closed her eyes and allowed herself to relax into the softest sheets in exist when she heard a ringing.

Listening for the source she finally found an intercom next to the door. Hitting the first button she said, "Hello? Can you hear me?"

"Um hi is Sybil there?" A male voice said back to her.

"No Sybil's not here I'm afraid. Hold on I'm trying to figure out how to let you in. Oh shi-" Anna said as she heard a beep entirely different from the rest.

The man chuckled into the intercom.

"Crap! Sorry!" The man didn't respond. After about two minutes she heard a knock on the door. Throwing the door open she started to spurred out an apology. "I'm so so sorry! I'm still getting the hang of the intercom!"

The man in front of smiled, "That's alright. In fact it was rather amusing. I'm John by the way; I'm here to pick up Larry Grey's things."

Confused Anna tilted her head as she asked, "Larry?"

John nodded, "Sybil's ex?"

"Right! Right," Anna mumbled all at once feeling like an idiot even though she had no reason to. "Um Sybil's in Ireland actually, for holiday. I'm staying here until she gets back." She leans back against the door, only the door was open so she began to fall.

Suddenly two strong arms grab her by the elbows and hold her up. If Anna had felt embarrassed before she was mortified now.

"Are you alright?" John said, looking into his eyes she felt herself blush harder.

She nodded. Clearing her throat as he pulled away she plucked out some courage and talked. "Right you needed to…"

He nodded, "Yes I'm here to pick up his laptop."

"And you're…?"

"I work for Mr. Grey on wall street."

"Wall Street?" Anna said in surprised.

John chuckled, "It's not what you think, I'm a security guard. Mr. Grey only sent me because he knows that Sybil is helping me with my book."

"You're writing a book?" Anna said smiling, "What's it about?"

"Afghanistan. That's how I hurt my leg." For the first time Anna looked down and saw that he had a cane. She wondered how she could have missed it.

"Does it hurt?" She said, biting her lip. She had broken her leg once when she was ten but she imagined her pain was minimal compared to his.

He shrugged his shoulders, "It comes and goes."

They stared at each other for a long second before Anna remembered why he was here. "Right er, so I'll call Sybil's assistant Gwen. You know just to make sure I'm not letting in a complete stranger into her flat."

John laughed and nodded his bed understanding completely.

"Um yea so do you mind coming back tomorrow?" Anna said, this time leaning against the frame of the door.

"No I don't mind at all…"

"Anna." She said reaching out to shake his hand.

"Anna," he repeated as he shook her hand. "See you tomorrow Anna."

And with that he nodded his head and walked away. Closing the door behind her, Anna couldn't help the smile that planted itself on her face.

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