"How could I have been so stupid?" Sydney leaned against the railing at the pier. The sun was setting as Sydney went over her conversation with her father. "He didn't really even like Danny, why would he have liked Vaughn?"
Although. Thought Sydney. Vaughn was moving a little fast. Or was he?
"Syd?"
Sydney's eyes went wide as she heard her name. She wiped her tears away and turned around, putting a happy face on.
"Hey Vaughn. It's been a little while."
"What's wrong?" Vaughn had seemed to forgotten about their fight. All he cared about was what was bothering Sydney.
"Nothing?" Sydney laughed weakly. "What about you? How have you been?"
"Don't do that Syd." Vaughn's face was a mixture of concern and annoyance. "Don't lock your feelings away. It's me remember."
"Well you haven't been around lately. So how would you know anything?" Yelled Sydney. If Vaughn was surprised or taken aback by Sydney's outburst he didn't show it. He just walked closer.
"The reason I haven't been around lately is because you pushed me away. That is something we have to talk about, but first I want to know what is wrong right now?"
"Maybe it's none of your business." Sydney's strong front was starting to fall. Tears started to spill from your eyes. "Every guy in my life leaves anyways. Why should it be any different?" Sydney collapsed on the dock in tears. Vaughn bent down and drew her protectively into his arms.
"Syd, I'm not going anywhere. Wasn't planning on it, I just thought I'd give you some time to think things over, like you asked." Knowing she just needed to cry, Vaughn picked her up, cradling her in his arms and carried her back to his house. [Which in this story, really isn't far from the pier ;)]