Title: Summer Lovin'

Author: Chickiee-Dee

Rating PG-13

Disclaimer: I don't own Alias or its characters.

Summary: AU. No SD-6 or CIA. Syd and Vaughn are teens who meet in the most unlikely place. S/V.

Authors Notes: First of all BAD SUMMARY, I didn't know what else to write. I've started to write a prequel to Between Life and Death. Thanks to all the people who have left reviews. I wasn't sure what people would say but I appreciate positive feedback and also constructive criticism. For any queries with stuff in chapters 1-5, see authors notes in chapter 6 for explanation. Anyway, on with the next chapter and people please review, I love getting them and they provide me with the inspiration I need to keep going with this and my other fics.

Chapter 10

Fifteen minutes later they arrived back at the motel. Sydney and Michael dumped their stuff in the room and sat on the couch. Michael slipped his arms around Syd's waist and she lay back against his chest, sighing contentedly. "Hey, you wanna have a swim?" Sydney asked after a while. "Yeah, can you swim with your arm like that?"

"Course, I'll just take the bandage off, the water'll be good for it."

"Ok." Sydney got up from the couch and went into the small bedroom to get dressed. Michael lay on the couch for a couple of minutes and then followed her.

They headed down to the pool ten minutes later. Sydney had taken the bandage off her wrist before they left the room. When they arrived at the small swimming pool there were many other guests lazing around the edge. Sydney and Michael dumped their stuff on one of the free chairs and Sydney went straight over to the edge, diving straight into the cool water, "Its beautiful" she commented after she surfaced. Michael dove in after her and picking her up as he came back to the surface. Sydney squealed as she was lifted up but when she saw that it was Michael she looked down at him, a smile spread across her face. Some of the other people in the pool looked over when they heard Sydney squeal and now they watched the young couple with interest. They were completely wrapped up in each other, it was like to them there were no other people in the world, there was only them. One of the ladies approached Sydney, after Michael had dived back under water, and began to talk to her "Excuse me."

"Yes" Sydney replied, as she continued to splash cool water on her injured wrist.

"I don't mean to be rude, I was just watching you with that young man, and I was wondering how long the two of you have been dating?"

"A couple of weeks, we met a couple of days after Christmas" Sydney told her, a smile spreading farther across her face when she talked about Michael.

"I just wanted to say that I think you two are perfect together, I can see how happy you are."

"Thank you maybe you should tell my dad that."

"He doesn't approve?"

"You could say that."

"My husband is the same with our daughters, it's a fatherly instinct" it was then that the woman noticed Sydney splashing the water on her wrist "What happened?"

"My ex-boyfriend" Syd stated simply. Michael interrupted their conversation by approaching Sydney again, threading his arms around her waist. "Hello" he said to the strange woman. "Hello, I was just telling your lovely girlfriend here that I think you are perfect for each other." Michael's smile widened,

"Thank you."

"Your welcome son, hang onto her, she's special."

"Don't I know it" he replied, pressing a soft kiss into Sydney's neck.
"I better get going, can't leave the kids unattended for too long. Goodbye."

"Bye" Sydney and Michael replied in unison. They stayed at the pool for a little bit longer, heading back up to the room to rest before going to dinner.

Sydney lay on the couch watching TV while Michael showered. She'd spent a while flicking through channels, and found nothing on, so she settled for watching some boring show that she'd never seen before and midway through, vowed never to watch again. A few minutes later her phone rang, she picked it up on the third ring "Hello."

"Hey Syd! What ya doin?"

"Nothing, Megan, what about you?"

"I was just wonderin if you wanted to come to Noah's party tonight?"
"I can't I'm not in town at the moment, maybe next time."

"Where are you anyway?"

"Merimbula with Michael."

"Cool, have you slept with him yet?"

"Why is that important?"

"Just wonderin."

"Yeah, I have."

"Cool, is he any good?"

"Your as bad as Becky, I ain't gonna tell you, look I've gotta go, we're about to go to dinner. See you tomorrow maybe."

"Ok. Bye Syd."

"Bye Megan." Sydney hung up the phone and returned her attention to the TV. Meanwhile in Mallacoota Megan hung up her phone and turned to face the man in her bedroom, "She's in Merimbula with Michael." Danny nodded his head,

"Thanks Megan" he replied, coming over to her and kissing her roughly.

Michael emerged from the bathroom and wandered out to where Sydney was focussed on the blaring TV. "Did I hear a phone ring?"  He asked.

"Yeah, it was Megan, she wanted to know if I wanted to go to Noah's party tonight."

"Who's Noah?"

"Danny's friend. He's an ok guy, not as repulsive as Danny though. Not as bad to date either."

"You dated Danny's friend."
"Yeah, before Danny."

"I see."

"You got a problem with that?" she replied, a hint of anger in her voice.

"No Syd, I didn't mean it like that. I'm sorry." Sydney thought for a moment and relented, "Its ok, I get it. I didn't mean to get so defensive." He took her in his arms, "Don't worry about it Syd" he pressed a soft kiss into her hair "You ready to go?"

"Yeah, when you are."

"Then lets go" Michael picked up his keys in one hand and took Sydney's in the other and together they walked out of the room and down to the car. 

Michael pulled up outside the Bowling Club a few minutes later. Once they'd parked the car Michael took Sydney's hand again and they walked up the stairs and into the restaurant. A cheery woman approached them, "Table for two?" she questioned.

"Yes thanks" Michael replied.

"Follow me." Syd and Michael followed the woman towards a table along the window. "Here you go, take a seat and I'll be back in a few minutes to take your order." They obliged and sat down in the comfortable chairs, "Do you want a drink Syd?"

"Yes please. I'll just have a juice."

"Ok, I'll be back in a minute. Do you wanna order a veal Parmigiana for me?"

"Sure." Sydney watched as Michael headed to the bar to get their drinks. Moments later the cheery waitress reappeared, "May I take you order."

"Yes, we'll have a chicken Parmigiana and a veal Parmigiana."

"Anything else?"

"No thanks." The woman nodded and walked away. Michael came back a few minutes later with their drinks, he set them on the table and sat down. Sydney took a sip, "How much do I owe for this?"

"Don't worry about it Syd, I'll pay for dinner, you can pay for the movie."

"But…" he put a finger to her lips.

"Syd, I'll pay for dinner and I don't want to hear a word of protest from you about it. Do you understand?" She nodded, "Good." They chatted for a few more minutes until their food arrived. Once they finished their meal, Michael paid for the food and they headed across the road to the movies.

Sydney pushed the glass door open and walked into the foyer, Michael following behind. They looked up at the sign that showed which movies were playing. "What do you wanna see?" she asked.

"Whatever." Sydney looked up at the sign again,

"What about Love Actually?"

"Yeah."
"You sure?"

"Yeah." Sydney nodded and went over to the counter to get two tickets. They got some popcorn and drinks and sat down to wait to be let into the theatre. By the time they were allowed to go into the movie, Sydney had finished her drink and gotten another one.

It was getting late when they emerged from the movies. Michael had his arm wrapped around Sydney's waist and her head was resting on his shoulder. A dark figure followed them to where the car was parked, but they were so wrapped up in each other that they didn't notice. Michael walked Sydney around to her side of the car and unlocked the door, holding it open so she could climb in. once she was seated Michael was walking around to his side of the car when he was hit from behind, falling into the car. Sydney, who was watching Michael walk, saw the attacker at the last minute, "Danny" she screamed, "Leave him alone."

"The son of a bitch broke my nose. He deserves it."

"Fuck off and leave us alone, why can't you accept that I'm not with you and that I'm with Michael."

"Because he's an arsehole and I want you back Syd."

"Your never going to have me" she yelled, rushing to help Michael who was slumped on the bonnet of the car "You ok baby?" she asked. He nodded slowly and Syd leaned down to kiss his cheek. Danny grabbed her and threw her to the ground. She screamed as she hit the hard surface of the gravel car park. When he saw Syd hit the ground, Michael stood up and pushed Danny away from them, "Fuck off and leave us alone."

"Why? So you two can fuck in peace? This is a public car park and I have every right to be here." Before Michael could reply there was a flash of lights and a Police car pulled up next them. One of the officers stepped out "Alright whats going on here?" All three were silent, save for Sydney who was sobbing in pain on the ground. "We received a report of an altercation between persons at this address" they were still silent "Look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, its your choice." Sydney looked up at Michael for a moment before speaking, "This man" she pointed at Danny "Assaulted us."

"Bullshit" Danny replied. Michael spoke up,

"She's telling the truth."

"Ok, I think it would be best if we discussed this down the station." Sydney and Michael nodded. The policeman took Danny by the arm and put him in the backseat of the police car. Sydney and Michael got into his car and followed the policeman to the station.

A/N: I'm gonna leave it there, the next chapter should be up soon. I have a few more of the chapters planned and I intend to write as much as I can before the holidays since I'm going away. Please review and tell me what you thought. Until next time… LOL Alyce :D