Theme Challenge: Syd and Sky
Series presented by: BloomingViolets and Pink-Green-White-4ever
Challenge: Time – written by BloomingViolets
Last Revised: October 11, 2005

Summary: Time was a factor in everything.
Disclaimer: We don't own 'em, wish we did.
Ship: Syd/Sky

AN: Done in response to the Ars Amatoria's Ranger Romance Themes Challenge.

Set before "Mirror" and "Reaction"

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He marveled at the fact that time always seemed to slow down whenever she was near, and yet, time always seemed to speed up whenever she was with him. He supposed the saying was true, time always seems to fly by when you're having a good time. And he was definitely having a wonderful time.

It was amazing really, Sky reflected as he stared at his girlfriend. Sydney was standing in front of the stove, cooking something in the kitchen for their dinner later that night.

Was it possible to love someone so much, that nothing else in the world mattered?

Sky knew that the answer was yes.

Time was a strong factor in everything.

He glanced at the calendar hanging on the wall and noted the date. God, had it only been five years since he had realized his feelings for Sydney? Had it only been four years since they had started dating? Had it only been a year, four months, three weeks, and four days since they had moved into their own apartment and started living together?

Time really had flown by.

Slowly, Sky stood up from his position on the couch and briefly felt the square object in his pocket. Smiling, he moved toward Sydney and wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder. He inhaled the aroma around them. "What are you cooking?"

"Lasagna."

Lasagna was his favorite. Sky grinned. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Sky's grin then became playful. "You love me, huh?"

Sydney reached out to turn off the stove and turned around to face him. She stood on her tiptoes and lightly pressed a soft kiss to his lips. "Of course I love you, silly!"

His expression softened. "Will you do something for me then?"

Her eyes were alight with curiosity. "Of course, honey, anything within reason. No killing, stealing or breaking the law."

Sky chuckled before releasing her and bent down on one knee, bringing out the object in his pocket. He opened up the tiny box, where a stunning engagement ring sat. Sydney gasped slightly, her blue eyes widening and filling with tears.

"Sydney Drew, will you marry me?"

Sydney stared at him, speechless for a moment. Then the tears overflowed. "YES!"

Sky grinned a goofy smile and slipped the ring onto her finger before standing. Syd leapt at him and he lifted her into his arms, twirling her around the kitchen, their joyous laughter could be heard many hallways over.

Time was a strong factor in everything. It never stopped or slowed down, it just marches forward, waiting for events, tragic or joyful, to happen. Time just continues on.

As he looked at his fiancé, Sky was positive that time was on his side. He and Sydney would be together forever.

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