Fighting
One Year Later
A year had passed and Will and Sydney were still going strong. After the takedown, Sydney had remained friends with her former handler, Michael Vaughn. Almost immediately after the takedown, Sydney marched into the CIA and resigned. She continued at grad school and eventually fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher.
A few months into the relationship, Sydney had moved in with Will. Since Sydney had to work long hours and was constantly grading papers and the like, Will figured that if she moved in, they would get to see more of each other. Sydney readily agreed as she was eager to take the relationship to the next level. Will had also bought a ring which he planned to give to her later, when the time was right. He kept it hidden in a box in the attic.
When Sydney wasn't teaching or spending time with Will, she was spending time with Francie or Michael, but more often than not, she was with Michael. The friendship between the two was excellent, and sometimes Sydney would come home happier than ever from just visiting him.
Will, naturally, was a little jealous. He rarely got to see Sydney anyway because of her long hours, and when there was time, it always seemed to him that she was spending it with Michael. He was sure that Sydney loved him as much as he loved her, but he truly wished she would spend more time with him and less with her friends.
One night, when Sydney had gotten home a little late, Will decided to—once again—raise the issue of her and Michael.
Sydney said cheerfully as she walked into the house. She went up to Will to give him a kiss. He didn't kiss her back. What's the matter? Sydney asked, worried.
Will frowned slightly. We need to talk. He took a seat on the couch and Sydney followed suit.
What's up, hon? she asked, pecking him on the cheek.
About you and Michael— Will began.
Sydney interrupted, shaking her head. We've had this conversation. There is nothing going on between Michael and I.
Will sighed. His deep blue eyes showed he was unhappy. Look, it just seems that whenever you get a free minute, you're over there with him. I mean, I rarely get to see you and we live in the same damn house!
Sydney said softly. I'm sorry. Maybe I've been spending too much time with him lately. But I swear to you, there is nothing going on between us. I love you.
Will looked into Sydney's soft brown eyes. He frowned and stood up. I'm not convinced.
Sydney remained seated and wiped away a tear. Being stubborn, she wasn't too fond of admitting when someone else was right. But Will was right: she had been spending too much time with Michael.
Will paced. he continued, whenever you come home after being over there with him, you always seem so happy.
Sydney looked at her feet.
It's almost as if he makes you happier than I do! Will said angrily.
Goddamn it, Will, you know that's not true! Sydney cried, standing up.
How do I know it's not true? You're never here! The only thing I have to go on is how happy you are when you walk in here from being with him! Will rubbed his temples and sighed heavily.
What do you want me to do, Will? Huh? What can I do to prove that I love you and that there's nothing happening with Michael? Sydney wiped away a few angry tears.
Do you know what I think about all these nights
When I can't sleep, sleep at all
Slowly I close my eyes
My thoughts they fly away
to you no matter what I do
Will's blue eyes softened. I don't know, he said quietly. I really don't know.
Sydney swallowed hard. What if we break up? she suggested after a few moments of silence.
I wish I could turn back time
Back to the time when you were mine I wish
I wish the day, the way you went away
never happened baby
I wish the stars, the stars in heaven would
come down to me
So I could give them to you
Tell me then would you be lovin' me like I wish
Break up? Will asked, narrowing his eyes.
Well, you're not convinced that I love you, so why continue this? a frustrated Sydney asked, throwing her hands up.
Will moved closer to her and wiped a few tears off her cheek. Sydney, I don't want to break up with you. I love you so much. It would just be nice if you showed it once in a while, instead of constantly spending time with someone else.
Sydney looked down for a moment. Do you want me to spend less time with my friends?
Will nodded. I'd like it if you did. It would be nice if you were just casual friends, you know? You call them up, say hello, and visit once in a while, or something. What's wrong with that?
Sydney said quietly.
Will sighed in disgust and backed away from her. So do you really want to break up for a little while? See if absence really does make the heart grow fonder? He felt a small tear form in the corner of his eye. He was about to lose the woman he loved—maybe forever.
Sydney bit her lip and wiped away a few more tears. She sighed and nodded slowly. She couldn't believe she was about to lose him. She loved him so much, but she wasn't sure how to prove it to him.
It's so hard when you love someone this much
But you just don't know how,
how to love him the right way
All right, Will said quietly, nodding.
If you could see what you've done to me
What you've done to my heart,
what you've done to my soul my baby
All of my mind and all of my body
then you should know
Why I can't let go and baby I
Sydney stepped forward and hugged Will. Awkwardly, Will hugged her back.
I wish the day, the way you went away
never happened baby
I wish the stars, the stars in heaven would
come down to me
So I could give them to you
Tell me then would you be lovin' me like I wish
Sydney went and packed her things, then left.
I don't know what you want me to do
To prove my love is real for you
I don't know what you want me to say baby
There is no if's or maybe's
All I want is you cause baby you are my only wish
Note: The song is an a cappella called I Wish, and is written and performed by a Swedish singer named Robyn [I'm sure some of you have heard of her. She had three—I believe—singles released in the United States. If anyone cares, they were Do You Know (What it Takes), Show Me Love, and Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect). And everyone (or some of you) go Oh yeah... Heh.].