A/N: It's nice to read all your reviews. Sorry that this chapter is so short. Next one will be longer.
Juliet opened her eyes, she was distracted. Where is she? She was used to waking up in the bed in their little yellow house, but now she was in jungle and James wasn't anywhere around. Then her memory returned with all the awful events of last days: They got on the sub. She hit the bomb. She found him again.
But where is he? Why did he leave her alone? Her panic increased. Whether their reunion, even their life, was only a dream. May be she was still one of Others. Then she heard some voices. If she heard right it was Miles and Hurley. They discussed time-traveling theory. She smiled. They fit each other so well.
She went toward them hoping that James is somewhere near. But he wasn't.
-Last times I saw him he was going to come to the river. Everything alright? - Miles said.
-Of course – she just shrugged and went in the direction he pointed.
A few minutes later she saw some motion between the trees. Confident, she increased her pace and appeared at the river bank. James was here. His canteen lay on the rocks and he… He was kissing Kate!
It was worse than she could imagine. She was frightened when Kate returned to the Island. But even then she believed he would never cheat on her. Maybe he'd stay with her only because of his loyalty but she was sure he'd never betray her. Nevertheless there were no doubts about what she has seeing now. They kissed right in front of her. He did it after all words of love. Juliet felt an urgency to run away, the further the better. She tried to leave unnoticed but a twig cracked under her foot. It was enough to attract their attention. Their reaction spoke better than any words. Kate ran away unable to see at Juliet. On the contrary, James didn't move and just looked at her. His eyes were full of pain and guilt and she felt sick. All she wished was leave away without words and awkward explanations.
-Why? - That was all she forced herself to say, trying to remain cool. She wanted to yell at him, to beat him, to hurt him as he did to her, but she just stayed there and waited for his answer.
-I didn't want it happen this way. I'm sorry. I should have said it myself.-
She looked at him and tried to understand. How could she be so wrong? She was sure of his feelings for her. At least she thought she would be able to know when he was telling her the truth. It appeared she was wrong, because he was sincere with her yesterday, but what does that mean now, after the kiss? She's alone again.
-Forgive me, but I can't do it a different way. Hope you'll find your happiness with someone else.-
-Don't dare do this! – She slapped him – Don't pretend to be damn hero. After all, you even can't even find the strength in yourself to tell me how you feel.-She almost yelled. - Fooled myself, shouldn't have expected anything from the con artist.-
After that she turned and ran away. He won't see her crying. She's strong enough to hold it in. She can live without love. Some people are just supposed to be alone.