hey :) this idea came to me one night i couldn't sleep, hope you enjoy :)! x
disclaimer: i don't own anything to do with lost.

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"So you coming?"

After a pause "Yeah, why not"

Shannon squeed with delight and hugged Kate. "Y'know, it'll be amazing, the end of summer parties are always the best… and you'll meet some people from school as well, and then you'll know more people before your first day!" Shannon exclaimed. Getting up from her spot on the floor Kate forced a smile, went over to her closet and searched for something to wear.

She'd only moved here three weeks previously and reluctantly agreed to let the girl from next door- Shannon – show her around and offered for them to be friends. Not that she wasn't grateful for Shannon's friendship offer and an invite to the party… she didn't think spending the night with drunken teenagers she hardly knew was on her list of fun activities, also that Shannon happened to be really popular so if her friends didn't like her, she'd have to face the fact that they'd have judged her before they met her and make her an outcast, which scared her the most.

"Oh my god! Kate! You have to wear that skirt, it's just gorgeous!" Shannon said as she reached the closet. Kate just shook her head and continued rummaging "I don't like skirts, they're not comfortable". Picking up the skirt anyway, and placing it over Kate's stomach she gave her a sly smile and replied "it's perfect… it's stylish and you'll make an impression on the guys". Sighing and rolling her eyes she came back with "I don't think I'm there just to impress boys, Shan" giving Kate a wide grin, she put her arm around her and walked with her to the mirror "Kate, we always are there to impress the guys… and come on, you'll be the only one not wearing a skirt".

Looking at herself in the mirror with the skirt placed over her, she glanced at Shannon's reflection smiling at her and she nodded with uncertainty.

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"Katie, don't be late okay?" Sam reminded her. Leaning up to kiss him on the cheek she replied "I won't daddy". Then she ran down the path to catch up with Shannon, just then a car pulled up and they got in, a boy around 17 years old with close shaven brown hair was in the drivers seat "Kate, this is Jack. Jack this is Kate" after introductions were made, they began there journey to the party. Along the way they picked up a tall blond girl called Juliet and an Arab boy who introduced himself as Sayid. After a good 20 minute journey they turned onto a dirt and gravel road with corn fields spread across the land, and a silo at the far end, Kate looked around quizzically at the fields "I thought we were going to a party?" she asked. Juliet turned from her place in the front passenger seat and smiled happily at Kate and replied "Yeah, we are… we just have the parties away from most cops and out in the open, because it's much better than being stuck inside a small house". Sitting back into her seat she smiled hmm makes sense she thought.

When they arrived in the field there were already at least 30 people there, with a DJ booth to one side and a large double table with a few kegs of beer sprawled across the top; loud music drifted through the air, accompanied by the faint scent of beer. Once Jack found a spot for his car, they all got out and headed for the alcohol table with the exception of Jack and Kate.

"Not drinking tonight?" jack asked in a kind voice whilst turning to face Kate

"I'm not much of a drinker… and I noticed your not over there already, being the responsible driver eh?" she chuckled

Laughing along he replied "nah, not much of a drinker either… may have one or two later though"

Before she could reply Shannon pulled her over to the designated area being used as a dance floor and urged her to dance along.

The sky was a reddish-purple colour as the sun was setting across the field, and the decrease in temperature made Kate wish that she could have brought a jacket. Walking back over to Jacks car, she leaned on the bonnet watching all the drunken teens dance and get cozy with the people they were dancing with. Whilst she was scanning the sea of bodies, she caught sight of Shannon and Sayid wrapped around each other heading into the large cornfield with beer cups in hand, she smiled at how genuinely happy Shannon was… her smile faltered as she thought about Kevin – he was her close friend back where she used to stay, she had a relationship with him, nothing physical though, but she still missed him ever so slightly.

She was quickly brought out of her thoughts when a tall, golden haired boy asked her a question, she just stared at him as she hadn't heard what he said… a smile spread across his face showing a pair of deep dimples. "Huh?" she said to him. A deep chuckle escaped from his lips "I said, what's a pretty thing like you doin' all over here, by yerself?" he repeated.

Rolling her eyes at his question, she just smiled gingerly at him. Tilting his head slightly his gaze raked over her body and landed back on her eyes "your new here, aint ya?"

She smiled and replied "Yeah…. How'd you know?" His gaze swept over her body one more time, making her uncomfortable so she crossed her arms in front of her. "Cuz I'da remembered someone as gorgeous as you… especially in a skirt" he drawled slyly and winked. Just before she was going to reply he asked her another question "so, you wanna get a beer, freckles?"

Looking away in annoyance at her new nickname she responded "uhh, I don't think that's such a good idea…" frowning slightly he said "now why's that, darlin"

Smiling slightly at his insistence and forwardness she commented "well, for starters I don't know your name, for all I know you could be some crazy pervert looking to lure me away" she joked. Giving her a lop sided grin he replied "well… I'm Sawyer, an unlucky for you, I'm not in the habit of luring girls away" Kate laughed at his comment, and gave her hand to his for to shake. "I'm Kate". Her stomach fluttered when he took her hand in his and shook.

"So, you wanna get that drink now?" he asked, Kate smiled and nodded as she got up from the car's bonnet. Walking over to the table and picking up a large cup each, Sawyer directed her to his car where he helped her climb onto it to have a seat. "Why don't you snuggle up to me, seen as though yer cold" he slyly commented noticing she was shivering. Laughing at what he said she replied "no, I think I'm okay thank you very much… but you could get me another beer" with a grin she shook the empty cup at him. Taking the cup from her, he gave her a sarcastic smile and went off to get a refill.

"So I take it you've met Sawyer then" Shannon asked walking over to Kate sitting on the car. Smiling at her Kate relied "yeah, he seems nice"

"Well hey there sticks, looking gorgeous tonight" Sawyer cut in, winking at her. Casting a sideward glance "Hey Sawyer, pervy as ever I see" she retorted "Kate, I'll see you later 'kay?" Shannon said walking away. Getting back up on the car, he handed Kate her beer "friends with sticks then?" he smiled at her. "yeah, I am actually" she said looking at him, he just smiled again at her answer. After the comfortable silence period had finished Sawyer turned to Kate and asked "so how old are you freckles?" turning to face him she replied "not long turned 16… and let me guess your what? 18? 19?" a smile spread across his face, showing his dimples "actually, I'm 17 sweetpea, so I guess I aint much older then you" She smiled and took a drink of her beer; a cold breeze blew past making her shiver so she inched closer to him.

"I told ya, just snuggle up to me and I'll keep ya warm" he drawled

"Does the accent and charm you have actually work on girls" she replied mockingly, laughing, he moved closer to her and said In a low sexy growl "usually by now, my hand would be up that skirt of yours" feeling a hot wave pass through her she leaned backwards slightly and smiled "I thought you weren't a pervert looking to lure me away" raising his eyebrow, he licked his bottom lip and said "I said I wasn't in the habit of luring girls away, never said nothin' about not being a pervert, sweetcheeks" when laughing, their eyes connected and he leaned in and caught her lips in his, letting her eyes close she kissed him back.

His tongue ran across her bottom lip so she opened her mouth ever so slightly so his tongue could come in. The kiss was slow and as it deepened he leaned into her making her lean further back till she was lying on top of the car, his free hand travelled down her side till he found the hem of her skirt, then slowly caressing her thigh he slid upwards. Sensing her stiffen up he slid his hand back down slowly and placed it on her hip, as the kiss slowed and came to a halt. Her eyes slowly opened followed by his, realising his thumb was stroking the skin at her hip, she placed her hand on his and slowly pushed it away as they sat up. She couldn't help but smile as the kiss had made her blood heat up, she'd been kissed before but not like that. Looking up at him, she smiled and looked down shyly, noticing that it was almost quarter to midnight she slid down and jumped off the car

"Where ya goin freckles?" he asked surprised by her sudden change in mood. Looking around for Shannon, or at least Jack so she could get a lift home she replied "I'm late… I said I wouldn't be out too long" smiling at her slight distress "Why don't I take you home, so not to bother El-Jacko from trying to feel up Juliet?" rolling her eyes she laughed "you sure you don't mind? Would mean you'd be leaving as well". Getting down from the car he leaned over and whispered "I don't mind" and he brushed passed making sure his hand contacted with her hip.

What the hell am I getting myself into she thought with a smile. "Well… what'cha waitin for? Hop in" he shouted from the drivers seat. Climbing into the passenger seat and fastening her belt, he reversed out and drove away. "So where d'ya live anyways" he asked just before getting into the main town, "Do you know where Shannon stays? Just next door" Nodding his head slowly "Kay then".

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After the quiet drive he pulled up in front of her dimly lit house, she glanced at the car's clock 00:08. sighing. She was really late now, getting ready to face a talking to, she snapped out of her thoughts when sawyer put his hand on her shoulder. "Ya aint gonna leave before saying goodbye, now are ya?" he chuckled; giving her a pen and a piece of paper he said "write down yer number and ya never know, I may grace you with my presence sometime soon" he raised his eyebrow. Laughing out loud, she wrote down her number and gave him back the piece of paper "You really believe you are a present from god, don't you?"

Showing his dimples he said "Aint me that says it… it's the girls that do" casting a sideward glance at him she replied "I'm sure they do…" He smiled once more, and put his hand on her cheek tracing her lips this his thumb, he leaned in and for the second time that night he kissed her, placing her hand on the his neck she leaned in further and deepened the kiss. I really should go she thought, she pulled away and placed a quick peck on his lips before leaving the car and running up to her front door and disappearing inside.

Damn he thought with a smile across his face.

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:) im not sure if i'll continue it, as in the next week i wont have much time... also that i'm not confident about my writing. have fun. and review if ye can :) x