Prologue

Claire was tired. But then, she was always tired. What with Aaron, the pressure of being on the island, and her own personal feelings to worry about it was kind of hard not to be tired.

But then, there had been an escape from all that. Charlie. That beautiful name wasClaire's escape from the island.

Back when Charlie was her friend, it seemed like everything was all right, becauseeverytime he came,Charlie had brought some of the real world to her.

Whether it was the peanut butter or a song on his guitar, she was always cheered when seeing Charlie.

But then Charlie had turned out not to be so perfect. Just like every other man in her life.

Ever since Charlie had tried to steal Aaron and lied about his drugs, things had never been the same. She never wanted to see him again, notafter he had lefta holein her heart.

She had thought he was the one person who wasn't going to let her down, but it turned out that he was the biggest let-down of all.

But, Claire thought, That's what I get for trusting men. No good will ever come of it.

So here, as Claire sat,thinking tired and bitter thoughts, she made the biggest promise to herself that she would ever make.

I am through with men. I will never trust again.

And with that, Claire began the first day of the rest of her life.


A/N: So what'd you think? Good, horrific, excellent, bad? Shall I continue? Please review, it would mean the world to me! I really value opinionated people, so I will take flames seriously only if they are constructive! Please review!

Until we meet again,

Singing Thespian

P.S. I just want you all to know that this is going to be a Charlie/Claire fic, if I get enough reviews to continue! Yes, I know this was rather short but it was the prologue, so you'll just have to wait for the real chapters! R&R!