What There Is...
by Jen
Rating: PG
Pairing: Some S/V, some V/W

Disclaimer: Alias and its characters belong to JJ Abrams, Bad Robot, etc. But I'm taking creative license with these characters, I don't know if JJ would want them. ;)

Notes: This story contains hints of slash! If you don't like it, don't read it, but don't discount it on that fact alone. No names are mentioned here, for a reason, but I don't think it's too difficult to guess who's who. :)
Feedback would be lovely.

Summary: Simply, what there is.

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Part III - What There Is Will Not Be

You stand there, leaning against the wall, notes in your hand, working to everyone who passes by. Nobody questions why you'd rather stand and read briefing notes than sit; they wouldn't dare ask. In truth, you're watching them. They don't know you've watched them for some time now. Anyone who happened to take notice of them out of the corner of their eye would think their actions meant they were preoccupied with their difficult tasks.

But not you. You know these two men better than anyone else, even better than they know themselves. You know what your best friend thinks of your fiance. He's felt something towards him since the moment they met, even though it was never as obvious as it is now. There's always been some sort of connection between them, a reason they've done the things for each other, that you never quite understood. But you also know your fiance, though not oblivious to the glances he is receiving, wouldn't know where to begin if anything happened or was said between them.

One would think you would get jealous, or get angry at your friend, roommate and confidante for the feelings he has towards the one you love. You can't blame him, as your feelings are nearly the same. But you know him too well, you know that nothing will happen. He understands that he got there second. Any move he made would be unfair to you, and he cares for you too much to let that happen.

What there is, will not be.

On the other hand, you think as you watch them and twirl the ring on your finger, is that fair to them?