Title: Tell Her
Pairing: Sawyer/Kate
Rating: PG-13
Summary: Sawyer has feelings for Kate, but will he admit them to her before it's too late.
Status: WIP
Disclaimers: Don't own them wish I did.
Chapter One
The rain poured through the jungle, drenching any who was caught outside. Sawyer was such a person, having stepped out of the caves after filling some water bottles. He hadn't taken two steps from the caves when the downpour began.
"Son of a bitch!" Sawyer snarled, his hair plastered to his head.
He growled as he stomped through the jungle back to the beach. He was half way down the hill when he slipped in the mud. Unable to stop himself, he fell on his back.
Damn it!" Sawyer shouted as he shoved himself to a sitting position. He ran a hand through his hair in frustration and cursed again.
"Problem, Sawyer?"
The rain stopped as Sawyer looked up and saw Kate standing over him. He raised an eyebrow at her and shook his head.
"No," he said as he got to his feet. "I was taking a break."
Kate laughed and shook her head. He closed the gap between them and she stared at him as if ready to bolt. He took the opportunity to drink her in. Her dark hair was plastered to her head and her purple top clung to her body like a second skin. His pulse raced and he wanted to touch her. To kiss her senseless, but knew she would only run if he did.
"Sawyer," Kate's voice held a twinge of warning.
He realized then he was staring at her breasts. His eyes moved up to her face and her expression was of annoyance.
"Sorry," Sawyer drawled and she rolled her eyes. "I was imaging you wet without the shirt."
"Right," Kate said, her hands on her hips, her wet hair framing her face.
She spun on her heel and headed back down the path. Sawyer followed her, admiring the view.
Kate felt Sawyer's eyes on her. It both chilled her with excitement and made her annoyed. She didn't know how to feel when he was around. She cared about him, but she was afraid to care about him. It was almost too much for her at times.
They made it back to the beach and Kate turned to watch Sawyer stroll to his tent. She smiled as she admired the view.
See how you like it, Kate thought, knowing he probably was thrilled at the notion.
She shook her head and saw Hurley looking at her. She smiled at him, her face turning warm.
"Hey, Kate," he said as he walked by her.
"Hurley," she said, hoping he hadn't seen anything too revealing.
He walked by without another comment and she relaxed. She sighed and strolled to the edge of the beach. She sat on the sand and stared at the ocean.
What am I going to do? Kate thought.
Sawyer tossed his backpack onto the sand beside his makeshift bed. He opened it and grabbed a bottle, taking a long drink of water. He glanced out across the beach and saw Kate talking with Jack.
He stood in front of his tent, watching them. He narrowed his eyes as Jack placed a hand on Kate's shoulder. Jack's hand moved to stroke her hair and Sawyer's hands clinched into fists.
The two stood and walked together across the beach. Sawyer watched their progress, his jaw clenched in anger.
Damn it, Sawyer thought as Jack and Kate disappeared into the jungle.
He punched his fist into a tree and stalked into his tent. He wished the tent flap was a door he could slam.
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"So what are we looking for?" Kate asked as she and Jack trudged through the jungle.
"Sun says there's a plant with medicinal proprieties around here somewhere."
"What kind?"
"She said it slow infection," Jack answered as he scanned the ground around them. "It looks like…that."
Kate followed Jack as he knelt on the ground and gathered some plants. The blue flowers reminded her of Sawyer's eyes and a stab of longing went through her. She looked away as Jack stood.
"That should do it," Jack said, pushing into her thoughts. "Hopefully I can get enough seeds for Sun's garden."
"And you needed me why?" Kate asked with a smile.
Jack returned her smile, "For company."
Kate laughed and led the way back to camp.