Title: The Simple Life

Rating: PG-13

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

Summary: AU. No CIA or SD-6. Syd and Vaughn are married. S/V.

Authors Notes: Ok first of all the title sucks, I'm sorry I will probably change it when I can thing of something better. The summary sucks as well, I HATE doing summary's, I don't know what to put without giving the story away. Anyway I started writing this the other day in VET Hospitality when I had nothing better to do and I'm completely out of ideas for 'Secrets and Lies'. Please review and tell me what you think. Love it? Hate it? I don't care. All Feedback appreciated.

Chapter 2:

Michael sat at his desk looking over the reports that covered the surface. He wasn't focussed on his work, he was thinking about Sydney, hoping she was feeling better. Sighing, he got up and went to get another cup of coffee before he began his work.

Sydney had been in and out of the bathroom most of the morning. At lunchtime the phone rang. Sydney groaned and rolled over to pick up the ringing object. "Hello" she answered groggily.

"Aw, did I wake you up babe?" the voice answered.

"Nah, I was just dozing."

"How are you feeling?"

"I've been sick most of the morning, but I'm a bit better now."

"So long as your feeling better. I was worried about you."

"Well you don't have to worry I'll be fine."

"I've got to get back to work but I'll see you tonight. I Love you."

"Love you too, I'll see you tonight."

"You make sure you get some rest, bye." With that they both hung up.

Sydney lay there after Michael's call and thought about when she first met him. She'd just started teaching at St Mary's College. Angela, one of the other teachers there commented on Sydney's lack of a boyfriend. Angela took it upon herself to set Sydney up with one of her husbands friends. She'd organized for Sydney and this man to go on a double date with her and Eric (her husband). Sydney had gone to dinner not having high expectations but she had immediately fallen for this man. After dinner that night they went back to Sydney's place for coffee. Following that night they were inseparable. They'd been together for six months when they first declared their feelings for each other and made love. Michael proposed on their one year anniversary. She immediately accepted. They were married nine months later.

She lay there remembering how happy she was on that day,, how complete Michael made her feel. Her mind flashed back to the day she told Angela that she was marrying Michael.

FLASHBACK:

"Hey Syd" a voice called behind her. Sydney turned around and saw Angela Weiss running up the hall behind her.

"Hey Angela, how are you this morning?"

"I'm ok, how bout you?"

"I'm great, I have the best news for you."

"You do?" she questioned.

"Yeah but I'll tell you in here" Syd said as she pulled Angela into an empty classroom. "Ok here goes" she began "Michael and I are getting married." Angela started squealing with excitement.

"Syd that is so great, I knew you'd be perfect for each other" Angela cried happily as she hugged her friend.

END FLASHBACK:

Sydney smiled at the memory. Angela had been her maid of honour. She was her best friend, they spent so much time together after school joking about the other teachers they worked with and they kept each other sane. Sydney eventually drifted off to sleep. When she woke up Michael was standing there holding a bunch of flowers and a teddy bear. "I thought these would make you feel better" he said smiling.

"Thank you" she replied sitting up so she could kiss him gently.

"I'm gonna put these in water" he said as he  left the room taking the flowers. She picked up the teddy bear that he'd heft on the bed and hugged it. She smiled to herself, he was so sweet and caring. Even after being married for nine months he still surprised her, regularly showering her with gifts. He came back in with the flowers in a vase and put them on the table next to the bed. He sat down next to her and wrapped his arms securely around her waist. After a few moments Michael got up and left to prepare dinner. Sydney got up and followed him to the kitchen. He ordered her back to bed and she reluctantly agreed and slowly walked back to their room before she suddenly felt sick and bolted to the bathroom clutching her stomach and her mouth as she ran. Several minutes later she climbed back into bed and when Michael came back into the room, she was sleeping peacefully.

A/N: What did ya think? Good? Bad? Please review and tell me if I should keep going.