A/N: I know this is way out of date because there have already been 2 episodes since the Indicator but I can't help my self. I am such a sucker for the S/V romance. Please tell me if I am crazy and all my characters are out of, character. Reviews are greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer: Alias is not mine it belongs to J.J. Abrams, CBS and Bad Robot. Although I'd like to own Michael Vaughn.

Sydney stood there, dripping wet, just holding Vaughn. What was Vaughn? Just her handler or, something.more? Sydney put that aside and concentrated on being there. He was the first to break the silence.

"Do you want to go.somewhere? Away from here."

Sydney only nodded and she let him lead her out of the CIA building. They walked along in the rain, silently and Sydney started to wonder. Where were they headed to? They walked up to the front door of what had to be the smallest coffee shop in the world. They sat down at a small table in the corner and ordered their drinks. Once the waiter was gone Vaughn said, "So start at the beginning."

Almost as soon as Sydney opened her mouth the words started pouring out along with some tears. Vaughn nodded, his eyes sympathetic. As Sydney finished Vaughn whispered,

"You look tired. Do you want to go home?"

Sydney shook her head, "I can't let Will or Francie see me like this."

Vaughn stood up and took her hand, "I think I know where we can go. Come on."

Sydney followed Vaughn silently to a small gray house. He went right around to the back and opened the door that was there. They walked into what looked like a small living room with scarce furniture.

"This is my old house. Before the CIA." Explained Vaughn. "Have a seat, somewhere."

Next he pointed down the hall

"Hey if you want to go wash up the bathroom is the second door on the right."

He finally noticed that Sydney's eyes had welled up again and she had started crying silently, her head in her hands. Vaughn rushed over to her, wrapping his arms around her.

"I'm so sorry. I completely spaced out. You are the one who just found out that.well, yeah."

This only made Sydney cry harder and made Vaughn sigh.

"Shh it's ok. Don't worry."

Then Vaughn picked her up and carried her to a small bedroom with a double bed in the corner of it and set her down on the bed. Next Vaughn walked over to a chair in the opposite corner and sat down looking at Sydney.

She's so peaceful when she's sleeping. Almost like everything is normal in her life. It's so sad. I just want to take her into my arms and go away from the CIA and SD-6 forever. Away from her parents and Salone. Just away.

Vaughn stood up and rushed to the bed as Sydney started thrashing around.

Great, smart Michael, she's probably having a nightmare about her being a kid and being trained to be a spy and you're the one who probably put her to sleep.

Vaughn picked up Sydney and held her. "You're safe. You're safe here." Sydney looked up at Vaughn, suddenly jolted awake, "Michael?" "Yeah it's me"

:: he smiles::

"Are you ok?"

Sydney nodded, stood up and said, "I need to get drunk"

Vaughn almost laughed but stopped himself.

"Uh, may I ask why?"

Sydney turned to look Vaughn in the eyes.

"I need to get away from my life even for a little while and if getting drunk's the only way to do that then that's my only option."

She slowed down.

"Will you come with me?"

Vaughn had to think about this because his decision could play a big part in both of their lives.

If I go with her she would be safe but something might happen between us that could hurt our relationship and maybe even kill one or both of us. On the other hand if I don't go with her she could get hurt or killed

Against his best wishes Vaughn answered,

"Sure I'll come with you."

After washing up Sydney and Vaughn headed out the door, in to Vaughn non- descript car and to the nearest bar. On the way Sydney thought

it was kinda funny how Vaughn actually knows where the nearest bar to his old house is. :: Sydney smiled and laughed::

"What's so funny?" questioned Vaughn.

"Oh nothing"

As Vaughn pulled up into the parking lot of the bar he turned to Sydney, "are you sure you want to do this?"

"Absolutely. Let's go." answered Sydney as she got out of the car, "come on. Let's go."

Vaughn followed Sydney out of the car and to the front door of the bar. As she opened the door blaring music leaked out and had the affect of a shock wave on the two of them. They both quickly recovered and headed to a table near the bar.

"This is so cool. I haven't been to a place like this since before. I got that new job."

A/N: Disclaimer: I don't own the song Avril Lavinge does. I would also say thank you to penguinflavoredfilm and others authors on this site for ideas like Sydney getting drunk and the little thought thing. Vaughn's thoughts = , Actions =:: ::

After a while and about five drinks a piece an announcer came on the tiny 4x5 stage and said the dreaded word. Karaoke. The ingredients in the drinks were kicking in for Sydney and she was very ready to make a fool of herself.

She yelled out, "Can I try?"

The announcer smiled an almost evil smile and answered her. "Sure. Come on up."

Sydney practically leaped out of her chair and onto the stage but after she got on it her mood obviously changed. As she began to sing her words came out slowly and softly but they got steadier and loud as the song wore on.

"It's a damn cold night, trying to figure out this life. Take me by the hand take me somewhere new. I don't know who you are but I, I'm with you.

She has such an amazing voice! And she's so beautiful. I wish I could be with her forever. I love her sooo much. And I.

His thoughts were interrupted by Sydney sitting back down at the table. "So what did you think?" Vaughn was at a loss for words. Almost. "You were great. Absolutely great. I loved it."

dang. I could get lost in her eyes forever. What color are they? Were they blue? Or maybe they were gray.

Vaughn asked spontaneously, "What color are your eyes?"

Sydney was taken aback at this. "Um, to tell the truth, I'm not quite sure."

Then Vaughn, feeling brave burst out, "I think I love you."

He waited to see/hear what Sydney's response would be before he regretted saying what he did.

"I know Michael. I can tell from your eyes when you look at me. And when I see those wonderful eyes of yours, that's when I know that I love you too."

Are you sure that's not the alcohol talking?" laughed Vaughn.

"Positive."

Then Sydney leaned over and did something that surprised both of them. Sydney kissed Vaughn. And it wasn't just a little peck. They kissed for about a minute and when they parted there was a smile on the both of their faces.