A/N: Okay I am absolutely SWIMMING in roses after my last chapter! Lol! Thanks so much to Ashqua, LilyoftheValley4, angryapplepie, cg's-gal-72689, vaughnbear, Ren201, Natalie, Grouchy, Dora, SpyKid18, sara, Five Stories Fallen, Rose, thesheeplover and Agent Flamingo for all of their fantastic and positive reviews. I am a fan of many of your fics and I am so happy you enjoy mine!
I know I promised lots of answers, but Vaughn can't tell Sydney all the details. The story will eventually follow Vaughn on his mission and the fic is becoming very Vaughn-centric as I write (That man just won't get out of my head! Not that I'm complaining...)
You know the drill: the quicker you review, the quicker I write!
Disclaimer: None belongs to me!
Chapter 3: Discussion
Sydney pottered around the kitchen, stirring the sauce and checking on the pasta as Will sat watching.
"So how was your day?"
"Long" Sydney replied. "It just seemed to drag on and on. What about yours?"
"Interesting. They have me analyzing this amazing data..." Will replied, trailing off as he remembered the first rule of the CIA analyst – never discuss what you are analyzing to anyone.
"That's great Will! What have you doing tonight?"
"Francie and I are going to grab a movie and something to eat, as soon as she is ready" Will replied, raising his voice at the end of the sentence so Francie could hear him.
"I'm coming, I'm coming..." Francie cried as she stumbled into the room, one shoe on and the other in hand. "It's not my fault I'm a girl. It takes a bit more than a bit of gel to make me look amazing"
Will smiled and reached for the car keys. "Have fun Syd"
"Thanks, you too guys" Sydney called after the couple.
The rest of Sydney's day had indeed dragged on. Vaughn and the other agents left for the second meeting before she and Weiss returned and none were seen for the rest of the day. The only contact Sydney had with Vaughn since their brief phone call was a text message confirming he would be there at seven. Sydney had gotten little work done that day, unable to concentrate on any piece of work put in front of her.
The door bell rang and Sydney glanced up at the clock. Punctual as usual she thought as she made her way to the front door.
"Hey" she said, a flirtatious tone to her voice as she opened the door.
Vaughn smiled back, a tired look in his eyes. "Hey" he replied, just as flirtatious as he stepped in close to Sydney to kiss her.
Sydney fell into the kiss, her arms snaking up around his neck. They stood on the doorstep for several moments before breaking a part.
"What was that for?" Vaughn whispered huskily
"Felt right" Sydney replied simply.
The couple shared a smile before breaking apart and heading in doors.
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The meal went by slowly. Any attempts by Sydney to bring up the topic which was on both of their minds were quickly squashed by Vaughn, who insisted they would talk about it after dinner.
Soon, their plates were empty and the couple settled at either ends of the lounge with two glasses and a bottle of wine.
"So are you going to tell me or not?" Sydney began
Vaughn sighed and looked up at Sydney. "I have been recruited into a top secret mission"
"By who?"
"Well the CIA, but I'll be working with Navy Seals"
Sydney raised her eyebrows. "Impressive Agent Vaughn" she replied, hoping to raise a smile.
Vaughn gave her a small smile in return, not letting himself be distracted from the truth which he had to tell her.
Sydney looked at Vaughn, her curiosity overflowing. "So what can you tell me?"
"The mission will be deep undercover and long term" he replied.
Sydney took a deep breath. Vaughn would be going, for god knows how long, and leaving her behind.
They sat in silence for a few moments. Vaughn was the first to break the silence. "Now...um... if you wanted to end... you know... us before I leave...."Vaughn finally trailed off, not able to finish the sentence.
"Do you want to finish us?" Sydney replied, the hurt she felt only too evident in her voice.
"No! Of course not! I'm thinking of you here..."
Anger rose in Sydney's chest. "Thinking of me? I think you are thinking of yourself here. You can take off, nothing to hold you back!" Sydney replied, her voice rising.
"Hey!" Vaughn protested, moving further down the couch towards Sydney. "If I was thinking of me, I never would have suggested it. I want you to be here for me when I get back from this mission, to have someone waiting for me, someone to think about at night. But you, Syd, you will be here in your normal life, alone" Vaughn replied softly.
Sydney sighed and looked into Vaughn's eyes. Slowly, the anger she felt was washed away by the hurt, confusion and sadness in her lover's eyes. "I'm sorry"
"Come here"
Vaughn pulled Sydney into his arms and they sat there, simply holding each other, trying to work out what the future had in store for them both.
"How dangerous is it?" she asked softly, breaking the long silence.
"I'm not sure" Vaughn replied
"You're lying"
"I know"
Sydney turned in Vaughn's arm and looked into his eyes. "I'll wait for you... I'll always wait for you" she whispered.
Their lips met, gently at first, but soon the passion increased. With every movement an unsaid sentence was communication.
Sydney rose extending her hand to Vaughn.
I'll wait for ever
Vaughn pulled himself up and ran a hand down Sydney's face.
I don't know if I can be without you
Sydney took his hands and guided him towards her room, walking backwards so they could maintain eye contact.
Tonight it doesn't matter – we are here together now
They slowly made their way into Sydney's room and fell together onto her bed. Vaughn rose up and slowly took off his shirt, looking at the woman lying below him.
I don't know how long I will be gone for, but I will think of you everyday
Sydney lay in silence, watching Vaughn remove his shirt
You will always be on my mind
They met in sweet reunion, words never spoken, but always heard.
Please review!! Some criticism? More roses?
