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As with most chapters, I have decided to share some more of my music with you all. This chapter, I have used John Mayer "Bigger than my body". This is a great song and I truly recommend listening while you read! It fits the scene so well. Lyrics are courtesy of lyricsdir . com

Disclaimer, setting etc, see previous chapters.


Chapter 12: Surprise!

Vaughn was ready an hour later and reached for the phone to call Sydney again. He called her mobile and waited for her to answer.

"Bristow"

"Hey, you ready yet?'

"Hey, you saved me some time. I'm only about a block away. Meet me out the front?"

"Sure"

Vaughn hung up, his curiosity aroused. There was something slightly strange going on.

Vaughn quickly locked up and arrived at the curb just as Sydney turned onto his street.

He climbed in and with a quick kiss they were off.

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Vaughn looked out the window. There weren't many times when he was able to just sit back and look out the window. He was going to be leaving it soon and he tried to store in all in his memory. Suddenly he realized the streets they were driving were very familiar.

"Syd? Where are we going?"

"Eric rang after I talked to you to remind me he has some files I will need. You don't mind?' Sydney replied

Vaughn looked over at Sydney. She answered that a little too coolly. "Sure, its fine"

They pulled up in front of Weiss' small home to find all the lights off inside.

"Is he home?" Vaughn asked

Sydney shrugged. "Maybe he is at the back of the house. Come on"

She waited while he came around to the pavement and he finally got to see what she was wearing. She was wearing a simple yet elegant pale pink strap top, which had bead work on one shoulder. A black skirt swirled just below her knees and she was wearing back stiletto heels. A matching pink clutch bag and silver bracelet and earrings completed the look.

"By the way, you look amazing" Vaughn stated as he approached.

Sydney blushed and smiled as Vaughn pulled her into a kiss. They stood together for several minutes, Sydney forgetting where they were for a few moments. Suddenly she pulled away, taking his hand and pulling him towards Weiss' front door.

"Let's not give the neighbors and eyeful"

"They are all in bed and its dark. They can't see a thing"

"Michael Vaughn!"

They laughed as Sydney knocked on Weiss' front door. Moments later, Weiss entered the door.

"Hey guys. Come on in" he exclaimed, an excited grin on his face.

"Weiss, don't you think you should switch some lights on?" Vaughn asked.

Suddenly the lights flicked on, revealing all the people who had crammed into the room.

"Surprise!" they all cried, throwing streamers and setting off party poppers. Vaughn was taken back as everyone descended upon him, everyone wanting to greet the guest. Sydney and Weiss backed off, letting Vaughn be taken by the crowd.

Vaughn took a brief around the room. Weiss' usual bachelor pad look had been hidden with streamers, balloons and a big sigh which read "Come back soon!"

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This is a call to the colorblind
This is an IOU
Stranded behind a horizon line
Try to be something true

Soon, the party was well underway. Sydney and Weiss had carried the plates of finger food out of the kitchen and someone had found Weiss' sound system. Music filled the room with warmth as everyone circulated and chatted.

Yes, I'm grounded

Got my wings clipped

I'm surrounded by

All this pavement

Guess I'll circle

While I'm waiting

For my fuse to dry

Weiss came up behind Sydney and slung an arm across her shoulders as she stood watching the party.

"Nice work Bristow' Weiss stated, a grin on his face

"Hey, you did most of the work!" she replied, swatting his arm

"Yeah... I guess you are right"

Sydney laughed heartily. "Come on, I haven't seen the guest of honor since we arrived.

Someday I'll fly

Someday I'll soar

Someday I'll be

So damn much more

Cause I'm bigger than my body

Gives me credit for

They found Vaughn surrounded with other agents from the office, all chatting animatedly. Vaughn looked up, grinning as she saw the two approaching the group.

"Hey guys! Thanks so much for this! I didn't suspect a thing"

Why is it not the time?

What is there more to learn?

I've shed this skin I've been tripping in

And I've never quite returned

"Yeah, we knew that when you started chatting up Sydney on my doorstep" Weiss stated before taking a sip of his beer.

Vaughn turned deep red as he glared at Sydney, who laughed in response.

Yes, I'm grounded

Got my wings clipped

I'm surrounded by

All this pavement

Guess I'll circle

While I'm waiting

For my fuse to dry

"I tried to stop you" she replied, shrugging her shoulders and trying to smoother a smile. She moved so she was sitting next to Vaughn on the edge of Weiss' sofa. Vaughn placed an arm around her waist, pulling her even closer towards him. She gently leaned into his body and Vaughn smiled.

Someday I'll fly

Someday I'll soar

Someday I'll be

So damn much more

Cause I'm bigger than my body

Gives me credit for

Cause I'm bigger than my body now

Vaughn couldn't believe how many people were at the party. Even more than that, he couldn't believe that every single person there had come to chat to him and wish him luck on the mission. Almost every single agent from the JTF was there, as well as some who he had worked with many years ago. Soon he was being dragged off to meet more people and was ecstatic to introduce Sydney to these old friends. He would watch as she would charm the like she did to everyone she met before they would be called to another group.

Maybe I'll tangle in the power lines

And it might be over in a second's time

But I'll gladly go down in a flame

If the flame's what it takes to remember my name

To remember my name, oh

"Mike Vaughn, you little devil!"

The cry sailed above the crowd and everyone turned to look at the man at the front door who had yelled it.

Vaughn turned and his face lit up with recognition. He laughed has he headed over to the man and embraced him. Sydney watch with curiosity as the man chatted animatedly, grins on their face. Sydney could see they were obviously old friends and was curious to how Vaughn had known him. She didn't have t wonder for long as Vaughn was soon escorting the stranger in her direction.

Yes, I'm grounded

Got my wings clipped

I'm surrounded by

All this pavement

Guess I'll circle

While I'm waiting

For my fuse to dry

"Sydney, this is Liam McKenna. We trained on The Farm together back in the day and I used to work with him in LA before he got transferred. Liam, this is my Sydney" Vaughn introduced.

Sydney blushed at the way Vaughn had introduced her and she felt her heart flutter. Slightly embarrassed by the way she allowed his words to affect her, Sydney extended a hand to Liam, which he accepted. But instead of shaking it, he flamboyantly kissed the back of it.

"A please to meet you Sydney" he stated, a joker's twinkle in his eye.

Sydney laughed. "It is a pleasure to meet you too"

Someday I'll fly

Someday I'll soar

Someday I'll be

So damn much more

Cause I'm bigger than my body

Gives me credit for

Cause I'm bigger than my body

Bigger than my body

Bigger than my body now

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Time flew and before Vaughn knew it, he was bidding the guests goodbye. Promising that there would be another party to welcome him back, they all trickled out and all that was left was Weiss, Vaughn and Sydney.

"Phew, what a party!" Weiss exclaimed as they all lay on the couch.

"Weiss, you certainly know how to plan them!"

"One of my many talents"

Sydney groaned as she stood up and beginning to collect some of the plates and cups which were strewn around the room.

"Sydney Bristow, leave that. I'll do it in the morning. Go on, go home!" Weiss stated

It didn't take much convincing for Sydney to leave the rubbish and she and Vaughn soon headed home.

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Sydney flung her coat on her bed as the couple finally reached her home.

"What a night!"

Vaughn smiled as he followed her. "It was amazing"

"I still can't believe you didn't suspect a thing" Sydney exclaimed, sitting down on her bed, removing her shoes.

"Well, all your secret spy training had to come in handy one day" Vaughn commented, a cheeky grin on his face.

Vaughn leaned down and placed a sweet and gentle kiss on Sydney's lips. She grinned and scooted back on the bed so he could join her.

"Now what were you saying on Weiss' porch?" Sydney asked flirtatiously as she began to unbutton Vaughn's shirt.

"Hmm. Well, I remember you saying it wasn't a good idea"

"That's only because I knew there were people waiting for us through the door"

"And what about Will and Francie?"

"Oh, they are away for the weekend" Sydney replied, swiftly pushing back his shirt

"So we are home alone?" Vaughn began to tug at Sydney's top

"Yep. How are we going to do in this big, empty apartment?"

Vaughn grinned as he began to trail kisses down her neck.

"I'm sure we can think of something"


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