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. 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 11Sydney and Michael walked into the Police Station a few minutes later. "Come through" one of the officers said, gesturing to an open door. Sydney started to follow Michael into the room, but was stopped by a female officer. "Sorry, you can't go in there. We'd like to question you separately." Sydney nodded. The woman looked at the trail of blood that was slowly trickling down her chin, "Would you like me to clean that up for you?" Sydney looked at her confused. "Clean what up?" the woman gestured to her lip and Syd brushed her thumb across it, and noticed the blood for the first time. "Would you like me to get you a cloth?"
"Yes please, and do you have any ice?"
"Of course. Take a seat here and I'll be right back." She returned a couple of minutes later with a damp washcloth and an ice pack. Sydney took the ice and laid it across her injured wrist before taking the cloth and dabbing it gently against her lip.
Michael sat down in the cold plastic chair, watching as the two Policemen took a seat opposite him. He had to admit, those men were intimidating, but he was more worried about Sydney than anything else. He had noticed the trail of blood dribbling down her chin and the scratches that were down one side of her face, even if Sydney hadn't. "Sir, could you please state your name for the tape" one of the officers began.
"Michael Vaughn."
"Now Mr Vaughn, the young woman you were with, what is your relationship with her?"
"We're seeing each other."
"Is it sexual?"
"Is that any of your business?" he retorted.
"I'll repeat it again Mr Vaughn, is your relationship sexual?"
"Yes."
"The young woman claims that the other man assaulted both of you, is that true?"
"Her name is Sydney, and yes he did assault us."
"Can you tell us what happened?"
"We'd been to the movies and were going back to the car. He hit me from
behind."
"Who is this man?"
"His name is Danny, he's Sydney's ex boyfriend."
"Ok, so he hit you from behind, what happened next?"
"Sydney got out of the car and started yelling at him, she came to see if I was ok, but he grabbed her and threw her onto the ground. I was going to help her, that's when you pulled up."
"When we arrived there, you were pushing this Danny, that's hardly what I'd call helping someone." They were interrupted by another officer coming into the room, she whispered something into the ear of the officer who was interviewing Michael. She left the room and the Policeman turned to Michael, "Mr Vaughn, Mr Hecht has claimed that you broke his nose, is this correct?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Are you aware that that is assault?"
"Yes, I'm not that stupid."
"Do you want to explain to us why you didn't say that
before?"
"It happened yesterday, we were at the beach in Mallacoota, he came up to us,
started hassling Syd. We argued a bit and Syd and I were leaving and he grabbed
her. She was screaming and I hit him, to try and get him to let go, but he
wouldn't so I hit him again and he fell. When he fell he let go of Syd and we
told him to stay away, obviously he didn't get the message."
"Are you aware that if he choses to Mr Hecht can have you charged with assault?"
"Yeah, I know that, but if I end up in jail for protecting Syd, it'll be worth it." They ended the interview and left Michael sitting in the room.
The Police Officer came out of the room and picked up a piece of paper, "Miss Bristow, I'd like to speak to you now."
"Um Sir" the female officer who was sitting with Syd began "We have to wait for her mother to arrive before we can interview her, she's not eighteen yet." He turned and went back into where Michael was sitting, "You failed to mention that your little bed buddy isn't eighteen, we could charge you with statutory rape."
"I know my rights and you can't, she's seventeen, she's past the age of consent. And for your information, I haven't done anything with her that she didn't want, ask her, she'll tell you just that" Michael said clearly pissed with this officer. Sargent Green walked out of the room again, leaving Michael to be watched by one of his Constables. "Excuse me? May I see Sydney?"
"I'm afraid not, we're waiting for her mother to arrive before we can interview her."
"Please, I just want to see my girlfriend and make sure that she's ok."
"I'm sorry it's not possible." Michael slumped back against the chair.
An hour later Laura walked into the station, "My name is Laura Bristow and I'm looking for my daughter."
"Mum" Sydney said, as she got up and rushed over to where Laura was being led behind the counter. "Syd." Laura grabbed her in a big hug, "Are you ok, sweetie?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine."
"What happened?"
"Mrs Bristow" Sargent Green spoke up, "We'd like to interview your daughter now, if you'd like to come through." Laura nodded followed Sydney into the small room. They each took a seat opposite Sargent Green and another Constable. "Miss Bristow, we would like to ask you a few questions regarding this evenings events and also an alleged assault that occurred yesterday."
"Ok."
"Firstly, can you tell us what your relationship with Mr Vaughn is?"
"We're seeing each other."
"Is your relationship sexual?"
"Excuse me," Laura cut in, "I fail to see how that has any bearing on this situation."
"Mrs Bristow, you are here to observe the interview, not participate. Sydney, answer the question, is your relationship with Mr Vaughn sexual."
"Yes and for the record, I consented."
"What is your relationship with Mr Hecht?"
"He's my ex-boyfriend."
"Ok, can you tell us what happened this evening?"
"Michael and I had been to the movies. We were getting in the car to go back to the motel and Danny attacked Michael. He shoved him into the bonnet of the car and I went out to try and stop him. I yelled at Danny a bit and was trying to see if Michael was ok, and Danny threw me onto the ground."
"How did Michael react to this?"
"He was pissed off and pushed Danny a bit and then you guys arrived."
"Ok. Mr Hecht has claimed that Mr Vaughn assaulted him yesterday, is this true?"
"Only after Danny assaulted me."
"Can you tell us what happened?"
Sydney sighed before speaking, "We were at the beach and Danny started hassling
me. Michael and I were going to leave and as we were walking away, Danny
grabbed me. I was screaming and Michael hit him. He didn't let go, so Michael
hit him again. Danny fell and twisted my arm when he did, then he let go and
Michael and I left."
"Did you sustain any injuries?"
"Yeah" she showed them her wrist, which had swollen again since she landed on it when she fell. "Were there any witnesses?"
"Um there were a whole lot of people at the beach. I dunno, ask the lifeguards, I didn't know anyone who was there."
"What about tonight?"
"I dunno, probably whoever called you guys. Can I see Michael now?"
"Possibly, we may need to speak to him a little bit longer, but for now is there anything we can get you?"
"When can my daughter and her boyfriend leave?" Laura interjected, "They're the victims in this."
"Mr Hecht may want to file charges against Mr Vaughn, so he may need to stay here a little longer, but your daughter should be able to go soon." Sargent Green walked out, leaving an exhausted Sydney resting on Laura's shoulder.
Sydney and Michael were finally allowed to leave a few hours later. Danny was being charged with assault and after realising that Michael wouldn't have much chance of being convicted, had decided not have him charged for breaking his nose. Sydney had come out of the interview room at the same time as Michael and they practically ran over to each other. Michael quickly took her in his arms and she muffled inaudible words into his shoulder. When she finally lifted her head from his shoulder he captured her lips in a passionate kiss. After they left the Cop Shop, Sydney and Michael went back to the motel, Laura following close behind. The three of them went into the small motel room and Sydney went straight to bed, exhausted from their eventful evening. "Laura, your welcome to stay here tonight, you shouldn't drive home, its late."
"Thank you Michael, I might just take you up on that offer."
"Sure" he said, and then went to the cupboard that was in the middle of the lounge area and pulled out a pillow and some blankets, "Or if you'd prefer, I can sleep on the couch and you can share the bed with Syd."
"No Michael, Syd'd probably freak out if she woke up with me in the bed."
"Ok, well I'm going to bed."
"Michael, are you ok? I mean, did you get hurt tonight?"
"Just a couple of bruises, I'll be fine. I'm worried about Syd though."
"She'll be fine, she's been dealing with his teasing for months, but I'm worried now that he's started to get violent."
"I'll look after her, you don't have to worry about that."
"Thank you Michael, and goodnight."
"Night Laura." Michael turned and headed into the small bedroom, leaving Laura to settle herself on the uncomfortable sofa.
The next morning Sydney woke up with Michael's arms wrapped securely around her waist. She rolled over to face him, upon finding that he was still sleeping, she kissed his forehead softly. He stirred in his sleep and finally opened his eyes, revealing their beautiful green color. "Hey baby, you ok?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. I hope mum got home ok though."
"She slept on the couch. I didn't think it would be good for her to drive home so late."
"You're so sweet" Sydney told him as she leaned into kiss him. The couple lay in bed for a little bit longer before getting up. When they went out to the living room, Laura was sitting at the table, a container of McDonalds hotcakes in front of her. "I got breakfast."
"Thanks mum, why didn't you wake us up?"
"I was going too, if you didn't get up soon." Sydney and Michael sat down and started eating their food.
Shortly after ten, Sydney went into the office to check out. Laura had decided to go into Woolworths to stock up on food before heading back to Mallacoota, so she drove off towards the supermarket, leaving Sydney and Michael to drive back home. They arrived in Mallacoota early that afternoon and sydney was dropped off at her house, so Michael could help his mother pack up their stuff, since her and Libby were leaving the next day. Sydney went up to get her horses and brought them back down to the house to hose and feed them. She'd just finished hosing Gremlin when Michael and Libby came round the corner, "Hey Syd" Libby called.
"Lib, Michael, hey. What are you guys doing here?"
"You left one of your bags in the car, so I bought it up for you, plus Lib wanted to see the horses again. How'd you get them here anyway? You've only got one arm."
"With great difficulty."
"Figured as much, I'll just put this here" he said, motioning to the bag. Sydney nodded. "Hey Libby, you wanna have a ride on Gem before I hose her?"
"Really?" Libby asked, her eyes wide.
"Sure, why not. Come here and I'll help you up." Libby rushed over and Sydney helped her up. "You can ride her around the yard for as long as you want, I've gotta get their feeds made."
"Thanks Syd." Sydney went into the feed room and started to mix the food while Libby rode around the yard. She was digging through one of the bins, when she all of a sudden took off upstairs. Syd returned a few minutes later, "Had to call mum, see if she could get me some more horse food."
"If I had have known we could've got some."
"Nah, its cool, mum's gonna get it for me." ten minutes later they had the feed mixed and ready to take to the paddock, "Hey Lib, you wanna ride her back to the paddock?"
"Yeah."
"Well come on then, we'll take them back. Michael can you take the food for me? I'm gonna ride Gremlin."
"Sure babe, want a hand to get on?"
"Yeah, thanks." Michael boosted her on and the three of them took the horses back to the paddock. When they got back from the paddock, Michael and Libby left and Syd went upstairs to watch TV while she waited for Laura to come home.
A/N: What did ya think?? Was it good, bad or just plain horrible?? Some of the Cop stuff in the chapter probably isn't accurate, that's only cos I've never been to the cop shop, so I only know what I see on Blue Heelers, so if its off, that's why. I'm gonna try and update again before the 25th but it may not happen. Then after that I won't update for at least a week cos its holidays and I'm goin to Melbourne. One other thing, I was thinking about writing a sequel to Final Goodbye… what do you guys think? Let me know. Anyway please review and until next time…LOL Alyce :D
