Thanks for your patience. This chapter sort of dwells on just a few moments, but i'd like to think that a lot can happen in a handful of gestures. I promise more romance is to come in later chapters, but I have to get them there in their minds first. Also, this is for the person that requested more Miles, as it is from his POV. This is sort of a conclusion to the sleepless nights portion of the story, but I will just continue under the same title...because I think those words might take on a new meaning later:D

CHAPTER 4

It was only their 2nd Monday in Dharmaville, but Miles decided he already hated Mondays (and Friday too) because those were the days he was supposed to go pick up food from the dining hall for his roommates(He wasn't sure why he got two days and the rest of them only had one, but he was pretty sure Sawyer had something to do with it). The weekends weren't so bad because they were all on their own, and plus the dining hall stayed open later for breakfast. Today was Monday, however. And he had to jump out of bed and run to get the food by 7:30 AM. So when he dragged himself out of their house at 6 AM on this morning he didn't happen to notice the two masses huddled on the couch in the dark living room.

No, it was only on his return when he was fumbling around looking for the light to the living room, so he could set all the bags and the 4 cups of coffee down safely on the table that he saw them. Sawyer and Juliet were both sound asleep, snuggled in a slightly precarious position on the couch.

"What the hell is this?" He decided not to turn the lights on, but gently set the breakfast down to avoid waking the slumbering pair.

"Dude, he's a freaking thief, why's does he get all the girls?"

With a disapproving glare he studied them. Sawyer's head rested against the back of the couch as he remained almost upright with his legs sprawled to the sides. He had his right arm round Juliet and he was holding her hand with his left. He looked completely relaxed, despite sleeping sitting up. Juliet looked like she was completely comfortable too, as she was tucked into Sawyer's side, using his stomach as a pillow. She had wrapped her arm around his waist and her legs were curled up on the couch.

Miles' peeping was suddenly interrupted when Jin, awakened by the smell of food, came stumbling into the room.

"Breakfast?" He scanned with sleep-filled eyes for the source of the delicious aroma. He was stunned when he focused on the sleeping couple.

"Oh." He looked over at Miles for an answer.

"Yeah, oh is right buddy. Can you believe these two? We're here a week and they're already shacking up...and probably planning to kick us out of here. So much for the team."

At some point, Sawyer's brain had determined that the voices he was hearing were not a dream, but in fact real. His eyes took a minute to catch up and finally popped open to see Miles and Jin staring down at him.

"What the hell do y'all want?"

Jin smiled. Miles scowled and rolled his eyes.

"What? You got something to say Genghis?"

Miles gestured back to the couch as if to make a point. Sawyer was confused and looked down to see what they were looking at. When he saw the blonde hair across his lap, he finally remembered where he fell asleep. He was a bit surprised to find that he was still holding onto Juliet's hand and even though he had an impulse to pull away he resisted for fear of disturbing her. Instead he frowned at the men in front of him.

"It's not what it looks like you jagoffs."

"What's it look like?" Miles continued to give Sawyer a hard time, while Jin decided that food was more interesting and began rifling through the bags.

"Will you just get out of here Mr. jump-to-conclusions!"

"You're in the living room...public place."

Sawyer gave him the look.

"Whatever dude." He walked away leaving them with some semi-privacy. As he picked through breakfast in the corner he still tried to keep an eye over his shoulder. Jin smiled a knowing smile as he chomped down on his english muffin.

Sawyer attempted to wake her by whispering her name, but she was especially zonked and didn't budge. So he squeezed her hand, hoping this gesture would at least rouse her awake. Nothing. Finally, he released her hand and tried shaking her shoulders. She moaned a little, so he shook some more until she suddenly jerked awake.

She looked at him, startled.

He laughed at her and whispered "Hi."

Her brain was also a little slow to catch up this morning and she tried to piece together the events that led her to waking up to Sawyer's smiling face. So she just smiled back, with a confused expression.

He could read her confusion, and tried to clarify for her. "We must have fallen asleep on the couch after we talked."

She found her voice. "Oh. Woops." They were still holding onto each other loosely.

"I wouldn't have bothered you, but tweedle-dee and tweedle-dumb decided to join us." He directed his gaze towards Miles and Jin over by the table.

She had been okay with waking up in James's arms, but now that she realized they were not alone, she turned a bright shade of red and quickly untangled herself from his arms. Miles stood in the corner staring with an eyebrow raised and his mouth full of eggs.

James sensed her embarrassment and stood up in front of her, blocking the prying eyes. She wished that she could suddenly be swallowed up by the floor. Grimacing, she raised her eyes to find James standing with a grin on his face. She didn't see what was so funny, and raised a questioning eyebrow at him.

"Come on sunshine, up and at em." He put out his hand. She took it begrudgingly and he pulled her from the couch. She couldn't help but note his strength while he did this, but quickly scolded herself for thinking such thoughts.

She started towards the table, but James blocked her path momentarily and whispered in her ear. "Thanks for the rest. You're better than a sleeping pill." She wasn't sure if it was his close proximity or his words, but something sent instant fluttering to the pit of her stomach. Suddenly the floor became very interesting to her. He reached for her hand to redirect her focus back to him. She gave him a quick grin that he knew meant she was just as grateful.

Finally she pushed passed him and walked toward Miles and Jin. James frowned and followed like an obedient puppy. As she grabbed some utensils she couldn't help but feel Miles eyes still on her. She looked up to meet his stupid grin with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh, shut up Miles!" She scolded. Miles put his head down as James grinned wide at how she quickly put him in his place. Yes, this woman was definitely becoming his favorite person in Dharmaville.