Sark sat in his jail cell, his back against the wall and his head resting against it. Much like the position he was in when the presumed dead younger female Bristow had waltzed in to question him about his involvement and knowledge of her disappearance. He had seen her face that morning, he saw her when she stepped into the room; she was so surprised. He had felt slightly bitter at that, that she wouldn't think enough of him to think that he would have the guts to do what he had done.

[B] [I] You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault [/I] [/B]

It had been such a surprise, to find himself in bed with her. Such a surprise to have her come after him again. In her arms he had felt comforted, forgiven, absolved of all of the dark sins that stained his soul. She was the powerful soap that could wash it out, if only... Perhaps he truly deserved it, after all the pushing. In her eyes, he had betrayed her.

[B] [I] You are the bearer of unconditional things

You held your breath and the door for me

Thanks for your patience [/I] [/B]

It had all been so simple, one anonymous tip with the right wording that would whet their appetite and they had come after him. He had let all of his pride and dignity go by letting them capture him instead of surrendering. He hoped that now at least, she would think better of him. Right at that moment he couldn't even think of her first name, he didn't want to break down on security camera.

Suddenly he heard a commotion outside, he saw a smoke bomb land outside his cell and heard the bars being lifted. The box that he was in was airtight so none of the gas got in, he saw three men in gas masks stop outside his door. The combination was quickly typed in and the door opened they came in and took him, handing him a gas mask.

"Come on sir! We don't have much time!" it was Andrew

"But..."

"No buts sir, we have to go now!" Sark was half-dragged and half ran out of the facility.

[I] What will she think of me now? Oh yes of course, the traitor toying with her mind. Trying to be good. She'll never smile at me again or say my name without loathing, the insidious Mr. Sark [/I] he felt like bursting into bitter laughter.

***

He sat in his luxurious room and stared at the wall blankly. Thinking of her. He just wanted to remember her sweetness, how lively she was when she was drunk. He had talked too much, and she had listened. She had been funny, understanding and a regular giggler. For a short time, she had been his friend.

[B] [I] You're the best listener that I've ever met

You're my best friend

Best friend with benefits [/I] [/B]

There was a knock on the door. He sighed, assuming that it was Andrew. He wanted to be alone but answered the door anyway and stared. Sydney stood in front of him, framing the doorway. She looked at him and stepped into the room, closing the door behind her.

[B] [I] What took me so long [/I] [/B]

They just stood like that for a few minutes. Staring into each other's eyes and souls. In those moments he knew all he needed to, she had extracted him, she loved him not Vaughn, she had chosen him whether she said it or not. She was committed.

[B] [I] I've never felt this healthy before

I never wanted something irrational

I am aware now

I am aware now [/I] [/B]

[B] [I] You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault [/I] [/B]

Her hand lifted and she slapped him hard across the face. He looked at her, rubbing his aching cheek that bore the angry red imprint of her hand "What was that for?"

"That was for stealing my heart and being a cocky son of a b****" she jumped on him, wrapping her legs around his waist. They stumbled backwards onto the bed, she smiled, looking down at him. "And this" she said softly "is for stealing my heart and being a cocky son of a b****" her lashes fluttered closed as she leaned in to kiss him

[B] [I] You've already won me over in spite of me

Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet

Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are

I couldn't help it

It's all your fault [/I] [/B]

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