On Monday, Vaughn picked Sydney up and the two drove to school together, laughing and talking like young people in love should.  When second period rolled around they were a little late in getting to the library.  Weiss sat at a table with an annoyed look on his face.

"Look, Romeo and Juliet have decided to grace us with their presence."  His frowned slowly turned into a smile.  "I'm guessing everything went well with the two of you in D.C.?"

"Very well."  Vaughn grinned as he kissed Sydney's knuckles and she giggled.

"Oh spare me."  Weiss huffed.  "I would never have helped you two get together if I knew it was going to be this bad."

"Sorry Weiss."  Sydney smiled and turned her attention to the forgotten student.

"Hey, no worries."  He smirked.  "As long as you set me up with the cute redhead in your fourth period, then no problems."

Vaughn and Sydney collectively groaned.

*****

Weeks passed and soon they turned into months.  Before anyone knew it, the end of May was upon them. 

One Wednesday night, Vaughn and Sydney were on her couch.  They had started out with a movie, but Vaughn had quickly switched his attention elsewhere.  Soon Sydney lay underneath Vaughn as they kissed.  Vaughn moved his hands up her body, but just before he got far under her shirt, Sydney pushed him back. 

"Syd…what?"  She didn't look him in the eye.  Instead she pushed him up and off as she slid out from under him and walked to the other side of the room.

"Just…not now."  She ran her hands through her dark hair and smiled half-heartedly at him.  "You know we never ordered that pizza."  She started to walk out of the room, but Vaughn caught her arm.  He pulled her back over to stand in front of him, while he sat.  He looked up at her, his forehead creased with worry.

"Syd, what's going on?"  She tried to pull away from him, but he held strong.  "Tell me."

"I just…" She sighed.  "It's going too fast.  I'm sorry Vaughn.  These past months have been amazing, but…it's too fast."

"I thought you loved me."  Vaughn stood up and Sydney moved back a little.  His height and blank face unnerved her.

"I do, I do."  Sydney smiled and ran her hand through his hair.  "But maybe…I just need some time."

"Time?"  Repeated Vaughn.  His face was still unreadable.

"Space."  Clarified Sydney.

Sucking in his breath, Vaughn moved away from Sydney and grabbed his coat.  He didn't say anything till he had opened the door and was about to leave.  He turned back with an odd expression on his face.

"See you around Ms. Bristow."  And with that he shut, well more slammed the door behind him, leaving Sydney alone.

As tears formed in her eyes, Sydney took a deep ragged breath.  "Space."  Was all she said before she slid down to the couch and cried.