Title: Home Sweet Home
Rating: T ( for some minor language later on )
Genre: Romance / Humor / Drama
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story, nor do I own any rights to the television show "Lost". They were created by JJ Abrams and Damon Lindelof and they belong to them, Touchstone, and ABC.
Spoilers: Up to and inclusive of Season 3, Episode 6.
Summary: Post I Do. Kate and Sawyer have returned to the beach safely, but they have their new relationship to delve into. But how will the other survivors react? Skate. R&R.
Author's Note: This fic is all about Sawyer / Kate and basically deals with their new relationship and the issues and reactions they may encounter. It's written in script form, but in italics I have written stage directions which describe their actions and also convey some of their feelings.
I've only posted the first part of Chapter 1. Please review and tell me if you want more. And please enjoy!
Prologue -
( Kate is standing in the entrance of Sawyer's tent, looking at Sawyer who she thinks is asleep. )
Sawyer: Enjoying the view Freckles?
( Kate is surprised, then embarrassed that he caught her. )
( Sawyer opens his eyes and sees he's made Kate uncomfortable. She was only letting her guard down, as should he after all they had been through together. Only his damn instincts had kicked in and he had pushed her away. )
Kate: ( Stiffly and with a trace of disappointment ) Yeah, goodnight Sawyer.
( She pauses however as if to give him a chance to give her an out, a reason to stay. Sawyer looks stuck for words so she sighs and turns to go. Sawyer inwardly groans, but Kate is leaving so he makes a hurried decision. )
Sawyer: ( Sighing heavily ) Freckles.
( Kate turns back to Sawyer and her wearied expression softens when she sees Sawyer. He's lying on his back with his eyes shut but his right arm spread open across the bed. An invitation. )
( Kate smiles softly and crawls on top of the bed, lining up her body against Sawyer's with her head on his chest, her feet entangled in his but without another point of contact between them. There's no need. They both need their space but they need to be close too. )
Sawyer: Night Freckles.
( Kate doesn't say anything but snuggles her head into the crook between Sawyer's neck and head. There's no need to go anywhere, say anything or do anything. They're both exhausted and happy to stay where they are. )
Chapter 1
Scene 1 -
( Sawyer is sitting outside his tent reading "Watership Down" . He's sitting in a plane chair, legs propped up. Kate opens the flap of the tent and steps out. Sawyer looks up and Kate turns to smile at him, before heading off. Sawyer grabs her hand. )
Sawyer: Hold up Freckles, where'd you think you're going?
Kate: ( Smiling in exasperation ) Where do you think?
( She holds up the two plastic bottles she is carrying )
Kate: We need some more water.
Sawyer: Well …
( Sawyer smiles and in one movement pulls Kate down so she lands between his legs )
Sawyer: Plenty o' water here.
Kate: Yeah but at the rate you're chucking it back it'll be gone soon.
( Kate seems to make no move to go anymore though as she drops the bottles she was carrying and relaxes into Sawyer )
Kate: You sure that's water? The rest of your alcohol stash isn't making it's way into our drinking water?
( Kate nods to a bottle, half filled next to Sawyer as he slips an arm round her waist. )
Sawyer: No, but you know Freckles, we can pretend if you want. Up for another little drinking game?
Kate: ( Shakes her head smiling ) There's no way you're going to get me to play "I Never" again Sawyer.
Sawyer: Fine ( Sawyer sighs dramatically ) "Truth or Dare" it is then.
Kate: But on the other hand, "I Never" does seem the safer option.
Sawyer: ( Now strangely sober ) Guess you never know with us.
( There's a pause. Kate leans against Sawyer's chest, looking thoughtful. Sawyers stares at the top of her head for a while, before picking up his book and continuing to read. Kate notices this. )
Kate: You're reading Watership Down again?
Sawyer: Well, the last time I checked the Island was running low on good reading material. Plus this book has … sentimental values.
Kate: Not sure if sentimental is the word for it.
( Grinning wickedly )
Kate: It's all about the bunnies right?
Sawyer: Damn straight Freckles.
( Pause then Sawyer lets out an appreciative whistle. Kate laughs. She then tilts her head up to Sawyer but something has caught his attention and he is frowning. )
Kate: What?
Sawyer: ( Still frowning and staring over Kate's head ) Them.
( He nods to some survivors whose heads are quickly turning away from staring at Kate and Sawyer .)
Sawyer: Why'd they keep staring at us? This 'aint no circus act.
Kate: You forget Sawyer we're news. People are interested, so you'd better get used to it.
Sawyer: ( Still frowning ) Yeah, well, they should mind their own damn business.
( Kate smiles and laughs at Sawyer's expression, turning her head back and resting on Sawyer's chest. Sawyer doesn't seem to notice until we see him turn and stare down at Kate's head affectionately. He then looks up sharply and sees the Losties staring again. Mad that they caught him Sawyer scowls, and in a manner that is both defensive and protective at the same time, Sawyers lowers his head and kisses the top of Kate's head, not breaking his stare. )
Scene 2 -
( Kate is finally making her way to the caves. The sun is a lot further east in the sky so we know several hours have passed since she originally intended to set off. She is carrying two empty plastic bottles. Suddenly something up ahead catches her eye. It's a Lostie. Someone she can recognise quite easily as the said Lostie is rather voluminous. )
Kate: ( Shouting ) Hurley!
( Hurley turns at the sound of his name but upon spotting Kate he turns around quickly, and tries to walk off quickly pretending he hasn't seen her. Kate notices this and frowns, quickening her pace to try and catch up with him. Hurley in his hurry however trips over a root and falls flat on his front. Kate runs to catch up. )
Kate: Hurley?! Are you ok?
Hurley: Son of a bitch!
( Kate comes to a stop by Hurley, in time to hear this particular curse and smiles; partly because it reminds her of Sawyer and partly because it sounds so strange coming from Hurley. )
Kate: ( Kate stands with her hands on her hips trying not to smile ) Hurley are you o.k.?
Hurley: ( Glancing up and sounding unusually nervous ) I'm fine!
( He tries, in vain to push himself up quickly and make a quick get away. Kate leans down to grab his arm and help him up )
Kate: Hey -
( Hurley shrinks away from Kate and stumbles to his feet. )
Kate: Hurley?
Hurley: I'm good … Thanks.
Kate: Didn't you see me?
Hurley: No, uh … I just heard my name, but I, uh didn't see anyone.
( As they speak Hurley stands uncomfortably and stares at the ground, the trees, the sky, his eyes shifting nervously and basically looking anywhere except Kate. She notices this and nods, as Hurley explains himself but stares at him curiously as they start to walk, Hurley staring purposely ahead looking embarrassed. )
Kate: ( In a teasing voice ) Did you think it was the bird?
Hurley: The bird?
( Hurley looks up sharply at Kate)
Hurley: What bird?
Kate: You know the one you thought said your name? How many birds are there like that?
Hurley: Yeah.
( Hurley seems to become nervous as he Kate looks at him for an answer. He swallows, his mouth forming a little thin line, bunched up under his nose and a thin line of sweat on his brow. He looks back at the ground averting Kate's gaze. )
Hurley: I mean, uh .. no. No, it wasn't the bird.
Kate: Hurley are you sure you're ok?
Hurley: Yeah!
( Hurley still says this a bit quickly so Kate still looks suspicious. She seems to drop the matter however as she doesn't press it. )
Kate: So, where are you off to? You can't be on your way to the caves.
Hurley: Yeah … I'm gonna go fruit picking. Ever since the hatch went kaboom we've kinda been running low.
Kate: Yeah I heard.
( Hurley looks at Kate who meets his eye, he then blushes and looks away very soon as if he'd been caught doing something he shouldn't have. )
Kate: Well, do you need some help? You're gonna find it a bit hard to carry back enough fruit for everyone on your own.
Hurley: No! I mean, I think I can manage.
Kate: I mean I have to go get some water first but I won't be a minute -
Hurley: Really, it's cool.
( Pause.)
Hurley: Uh, if you have to go get water shouldn't you be at the caves?
Kate: I should but this place is nearer.
Hurley: ( His curiosity gets the better of him ) What place?
Kate: The waterfall, but … you wouldn't know about it would you? Yeah, me and Sawyer found it. We were uh … swimming.
( Kate smiles fondly to herself at the memory )
( Hurley however has turned a bright red and looks desperate to escape Kate's company. He looks round wildly as if an excuse to leave might be hiding in the trees. Kate meanwhile hasn't noticed and continues talking and reminiscing. )
Kate: We came across it again the other day while we were out, fruit picking
( There's barely a hesitation but Kate smiles as she says "fruit picking" and Hurley turns even redder. )
Kate: And it's so much nearer than the caves so we come here whenever we need to get water.
Hurley: Yeah.
( Hurley desperately tries to end the conversation with this feeble acknowledgement, hoping to God Kate will just shut the hell up but to no avail. )
Kate: Yeah, so here I am. It's Sawyer's turn to go get it actually but I felt like the walk, and well … he needs the rest.
( Kate laughs and Hurley splutters nervously )
Kate: We've been getting through a lot lately but we've been quite busy so.
( Kate shrugs. )
Kate: I also thought I might do a bit of swimming, it's such a nice day and -
( This is the last straw for Hurley who tries to make a break for it, lurching out of the slow pace they had been walking at and attempting to make a speedy get away. Calling behind him - )
Hurley: Yeah I gotta go !
( Kate comes to a halt, staring after Hurley in bemusement and confusion. )
To be continued ...