Tongue Tied Lightning, by MollyTM (PG13)

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Fandom: ALIAS
Pairing: Sydney Bristow/Eric Weiss
Author on LJ: torchthisnow
Author’s Website: Riders on the Storm
Why this must be read:

Sure, fic writers can bring the angst to any pairing, but when I search out Syd/Weiss fics, it’s for the sense of *warmth.* That, and the good-natured snarking, of course. I tend to gravitate towards friendship-based romances, and this fic provides both a feeling of comfort and discovery as Sydney and Weiss’ relationship progresses.

Monday morning, Sydney's showerhead detaches. Her bathroom is sprayed with water that she can't shut off. Years espionage training, but she can't fix a faucet. It'd be funny if she wasn't freezing.

She locates a dry towel and calls Weiss. He's over in two minutes, still in boxers. Thirty seconds later, he has the water off.

"It'll hold until you call a plumber," he says good-naturedly.

She clutches the towel, grinning because it's suddenly hilarious. "We look stupid."

"You pull this off," he laughs. "Me? I shouldn't be seen when I'm soaked."

He looks good wet.

The realization surprises her.

Tongue Tied Lightning