A/N: Just a lil' something inspired by that wonderfully charged scene at the end of the promo - and of course Jack's words...I mean, have you seen it? How could I resist letting my mind run away:p We all need some Jate so, I hope you like. Also, I'm not really into spoilers, all I've seen is the Very Jate orientated promo for ep 13. I'm looking forward to it. bursts into song I got chills, they're multiplying; and I'm losing control...Cause the power you're supplying, is electrifying! clears throat Sorry, been wanting to do that all day...So...

Disclaimer: I am not as deluded to believe that I own Lost. Just to believe that I would very much like for JJ and the gang to give me a proper good 18th in about 6 months time...Every now and then, I think that I'm Kate, but then I wake up and realise that if I was Kate I'd be a pile of mush supported by some very nice arms...hmm...Evie's so lucky, she gets all the guys. sigh

"I asked you not to come back here, and I wish that you hadn't…but I will come back here for you." His words echoed in her mind as she stood enclosed in the safety of his arms; her eyes closed as his breath rushed past her ear, causing her spine to tingle.

"I will come back here for you." He repeated as he lowered his lips to her neck. "I will."

All that Kate could do was nod, and keep her eyes tightly shut so as not to let the tears fall. She feared that if she dared speak she would never stop. There was so much that she wanted to say, had to say, needed to say to him, that she didn't know where to begin and she didn't think there was an end.

"What's wrong?" He whispered against her shoulder, kissing it softly.

Kate shook her head, and bit her lip. Oh, how on earth could she answer that question? "Nothing." She had everything she wanted, and yet she couldn't help but be so scared…they couldn't stay. His words echoed in her mind again, and she loosened herself from him slightly.

Mustering up all the courage that she could find she quickly span and hugged him fiercely. "Don't leave me, Jack."

"Never. I'll always be with you…" He said into her hair as he held her close, rubbing her back soothingly.

"No…I don't want to be without you. I can't be without you, Jack." She tightened her grip around his shoulder and neck.

"It won't be for long…"

"Jack…" She whimpered.

"I promise; I'll come back for you." He told her, dropping a kiss to her crazed curls.

"That's the problem though." She told him. "We're going to be apart and I can't stand the thought of it." She cried into his shirt.

"If I could…" He started, already looking heartbroken at the thought of having to leave her…again.

"I just…I don't know how to function without you. Don't know how to be me without you."

"I'm sorry." Seemed to be all that he could offer her at that moment. He pushed her back slightly, gave her the faintest hint of a smile and kissed her forehead.

"I just…" She trailed her hand over his chest. "I love you, okay?" She closed her eyes again, face pointed towards the floor. He nodded, and hooked his thumb under her chin to bring her face back up towards him. "I love you so, so much…and I hate that I do. But…I really love you Jack."

"I know." He gave her a crooked little smile and leant forwards to kiss her softly. They kissed properly this time, both taking an active past; sinking themselves deep into the kiss that confirmed their love for each other.

"I promise…" He told her again, finally she nodded, accepting it but not liking it at all. "Because, I love you too."

A/N: Because we all know that there is no 'Kate' and no 'Jack', merely 'JackandKate' or even 'KateandJack'. They are one entity, not two; however it may appear. Review si vous plait?!