AU! The boys are still on the island

Jack uses fire, and Ralph has water. They need to learn to trust to survive. Slash or not? SLASH!

Jack sat up, chest heaving and sweat running down his face. He had dreams of losing control, fire burning everywhere, and Ralph- He snapped his eyes to the figure next to him, chest heaving with sleep. He laid back down, a little relief that it was only a dream.

He stared at his back, the blonde dirty hair that slightly curled over their time here. He wanted to run his fingers through them but it was impossible. He shifted a little closer, feeling his body heat up and his anger grow. It was instinct, he couldn't help it. He was close to an enemy.

Jack turned away, going to the edge of the hut and trying to get as far away. Tomorrow he would ask Simon to switch places again.

"I know you want to hold me. Just do it, Jack." Ralph mumbled, not turning or showing signs of anger.

"You know we can't. I'll go defensive and-"

"I'm not afraid of you," He turned around, wrapping his arm securely around his waist. "I want to hold you, Jack."

Right away he felt Jack's temperature grow but it was nothing new. If they ever come near each other Jack's body grew defensive and Ralph had an instinct he chose to ignore. He wanted to drown him, hold him until he diminish his flame and he was no more. But he ignored that.

"Oh, fuck." Jack breathed, feeling something stronger from contact. Something he couldn't contain. His body became so hot Ralph wanted to jump back, but he knew Jack would never let this happen again.

He buried his face into the crook of his neck, breathing in the musky scent of the earth and Jack. "It hurts." Ralph admitted through gritted teeth. Jack was burning him.

"Let go, idiot." Jack said half heartedly, he didn't want to lose this. He wanted to continue to have Ralph hold him, and every night after.

Ralph grinned. "You don't mean that."

If they could have it their way, if they weren't born with this. Maybe they would work. Maybe Ralph wouldn't have to get hurt everytime he tried to be affectionate.

Jack felt his anger grow, but it wasn't instinct. Something else. "I wish-"

"No you don't, you love the fire. The power."

Jack couldn't deny it cause it was true. He enjoyed the hot to an extent. Almost as much as putting things on fire.

"You're distracted. It's working." Ralph grinned, and pressed his lips against Jack's cheek. The first kiss he gave. He tried multiple times, but each time they resulted in a embarrassed Jack and Ralph tending to his burned lip.

Almost instantly Jack's body heated up and Ralph frowned, sitting up and so did Jack, eyes wide. "Did I hurt you?"

"No!" Ralph said with so much excitement. It was a small step but even so there was so much hope in his eyes. "I got to kiss you and you didn't burn me." Ralph said proudly and Jack felt his cheeks burn.

He slowly reached out, pushing his instinct to the back and running his fingers through Ralph's hair. It was softer than he imagined. He shut his eyes, humming softly and pressing his lips against Ralph's. Ralph gasped, but pushed closer.

Ralph went to his knees, his hands moving to Jack's cheek, deepening the kiss. He made a whine like noise and got into his lap. Jack pulled away, his lips moving down his jaw and over his neck. He could see the burn marks where they made contact but he looked up, Ralph's face contorted into something like pleasure, and he continued.

"Hey!" Ralph whined, pressing his hand to the spot he was bit.

"Sorry. I got excited."

Ralph slowly nodded. "It kind of hurts."

"It's supposed to."

"Ita only fair that I get to do the same." Ralph leaned down, lips connecting to his shoulder. He left feather light kisses over his neck and sucked on the spot that made Jack gulp.

Jack pushed Ralph off him, feeling new heat in his body. They never got to touch each other for so long. He wondered what made this possible. Was Ralph using his own power to make this less hurtful? Maybe he was still hurting him but he ignored it. He did admit that it was painful.

"No more. I think-"

Ralph pressed his lips back to his. "Shh. Just learn to trust me, okay? I don't want to hurt you Jack. I-"

He stopped talking but Jack saw it in his eyes. The harsh confession that could burn him right up. His cheeks burned and soon he felt flames enveloping his hands. Ralph quickly put it out with his own, water running down his arms and crushing them with steam.

Ralph loved him.

He grinned at that, despite his reaction to it. He would fight his instinct and he would win, so he could hold Ralph without hurting him. "I trust you." Jack breathed, cause it meant so much more.

It was his confession.

"I know you do." Ralph teased, the same smirk on his face when Jack confessed his feelings. He nearly set the entire island on fire from embarrassment.

I feel like I didn't live up to the request, sorry. Send in a prompt for the gang (: