This is the start of a multi-chapter Dharma times fic focusing on none other than Juliet/James. I wrote this super quick and didn't have time to check it over so I apologize for any errors. Please enjoy and remember reviews make my day :)

"Where'd my damn glasses go?" Juliet heard James growl out from the bedroom of the house he shared with Miles.

"Here we go again." Miles sighed from across the table, "He's been in a bad mood all damn week... Man, I hate sharing a house."

Juliet took a sip of her coffee, "I don't think it's so bad. It's actually kind of nice having someone around all the time."

"That's because you got Jin." He pointed out bitterly, "Meanwhile I'm stuck with the sassy sarcastic southerner."

"James isn't so bad." She reasoned, "You two seem to get along fine at work."

"Yeah, outside of the house we're all good but living together's a whole other story." He explained, "Some people just aren't meant to be roomates, Jules."

"Oh don't be so dramatic. I'm sure you two just - "

Suddenly James strormed into the room, holding up a very broken pair of glasses with one hand, and snarled, "What the hell did'ja do?" He pushed his way past Juliet and over to Miles who was putting up his hands in surrender.

"Hey, don't blame me. You were the one who left them lying around. Not my fault I just happened to step on them."

"Just happened my ass." James shot back with a roll of the eyes, "Ya' always doin' stuff like this."

"Yeah, and like your mr. perfect? Remember yesterday when you ate all the chips and left me starving?"

"I didn't eat all the damn chips. I hid 'em 'cause every time ya' eat 'em ya' make a bigger mess than a goddamn- "

"Boys, stop!" Juliet interjected, putting her hand between the pair and pushing them apart, "There's no need to fight over something so petty. James, I'm sure Horace can get you a new pair of glasses that'll be just as good as the old ones."

"It ain't just the glasses, it's everything." James corrected, "I can't live with him no more. I gotta get outta here. Rather sleep on the goddamn dock then spend another night with this one."

Juliet took a deep breath in and transformed into peacemaking mode, "You two clearly need to spend some time apart. One of you can stay with me for the week and I'm sure Jin will have no problem coming over here for a few days."

"Great." James drawled out, "I'm gettin' the hell outta here. Lemme' pack an' I'll be over in a few, princess."

"Woah woah woah. Hold the phone." Miles argued, "Who says you get to stay with Jules? Why can't I?"

"She don't want you there. Bet she's still creeped out 'bout you peepin' in her window the other day."

Juliet's eyes widened at the statement and she spun towards Miles, "You did what?"

"Huh? I, uhh..." He stuttered, "You know what, LaFleur? You can stay with Jules. I get along better with Jin anyway."

James let out a low laugh, "Thought so."

After explaining everything to Jin, who was much too excited for the sudden change to Juliet's liking, she opened up a bottle of wine for her and James to share.

"Gonna seduce me with that, roomie?"

She rolled her eyes, "Jin isn't much for merlot. I've been dying to drink this but didn't want to down the entire bottle to myself."

"Well lucky fer you, merlot's a favorite of mine." He smirked as she poured the liquid into two seperate glasses, "Already like livin' with you more than with Bruce."

She brought the glass to her lips to conceal her sudden smile and James continued, "We been here fer over two months an' we ain't nearly spendin' enough time together, ya' know that?"

"I've been focusing on work." She commented, "I think I'm finally getting the hang of it."

"Yeah? You like it over in that grimy motor pool?"

"Mmm." She nodded as she took another short sip, "It's a good change of pace from what I'm used to. The people are nice too."

James ran a hand through his hair, "Saw you an' one a' them guys gettin' pretty cozy yesterday."

"Excuse me?" She asked as she tilted her head, and he shrugged.

"Ya' got a thing fer one a' them grease monkey's?" He questioned as he leaned back in his chair, and when she remained quiet, he urged, "Come on. Ya' gotta at least be a lil' attracted ta' somebody in Dharma village. S'who is he?"

She stared at him blankly and just when he thought she wasn't going to say another word, she returned, "I think the better question is who do you have a thing for?"

"How's that better?"

"Somehow, you're the stud around here. Every girl melts when you so much as look their way." She explained, "I think the entire town would like to know the answer to my question."

James gave a quasi-shrug, "Fine, darlin', I'll answer first. But just so ya' know, yer not off the hook." He placed his glass on the table before continuing, "I gotta thing fer this real cute blonde. She's real sexy an' I don't know her too well but can't get her off'a my mind."

She felt the red rising to her cheeks and bit the inside of her mouth to keep her composure, "Yeah? Who is she?"

"Name's Carol. Lives a few houses down. Ya' know her?"

Juliet let out a small laugh, "Oh thank god."

"What?" James furrowed his brows, "Wait, ya' didn't think I was talkin' 'bout you, did'ja?" He shook his head, "Nah, don't worry, I ain't gonna start askin' ya' out on dates anytime soon."

"Good." She stated, not fully sure if it was the truth or a lie, "Because that would be totally inappropriate."

"'Course it would." He agreed, "Now 'bout the guy that floats yer boat..?"

She swallowed, "I, umm...Unfortunetly he likes someone else."

He arched an eyebrow, "Who's that?"

"Horace."

James belted out a laugh and Juliet grinned along with him as she went to pour herself another glass.

"S'where am I sleepin'?" He asked after the laughter had died down and Juliet mulled the question over for a moment.

"With me, of course." She quipped, "Hope you don't mind I prefer to sleep naked."

James eyes widened at the thought and he licked his lips, "Really?"

"No, not really." She rolled her eyes, "You're sleeping in Jin's room, James. Lest you forget, this house has two bedrooms, unlike your humble abode."

"Right..." He scratched the back of his neck, "But if ya' get lonely, give me a hollar an' I'll jump right in yer bed to keep ya' company."

"Good to know." She deadpanned, but I'm sure you'd rather be snuggled up next to Carol.

Juliet internally chastised herself for the jealous thoughts. There was no need to be envious, not here, not of James - they were just friends, it was better that way.