A few days had passed and he could tell the difference in Ana-Lucia. She had began to talk a lot more, and was smiling a lot more. Every night he had stayed with her. Every night he had held her tightly in his arms. But still he had not told her what he felt for her. He knew he needed to but Jack did not think the timing was right. Jack knew the rumors that had been floating around the camp that he and Ana were a couple but he didn't care. Hopefully they would be soon though.

Jack was sat up in the hatch idly flicking through a book. On shift with him today was Kate. She had been off with him recently. Not really talking and whenever she saw him and Ana together she'd stalk off in a huff.

"So is it true then" Kate asked dryly as she perched herself on the counter not to far away. Her eyes were heavy and filled with jealousy, She had been spending way to much time with Sawyer and he must have been rubbing off on her Jack thought looking over his book for a few seconds and then back at it again.

"Is what true" he asked pretending like he didn't care what she was on about.

"You and Ana" she said spitting the name nastily. He didn't understand what her problem with the Latina was. Ana had never done nothing to her. Never really spoken to her or anything like that, though he was sure the whole fight with Sawyer had something to do with it.

"What's it to you" he responded deciding to play it cool instead of jumping the gun like he usually did.

"Nothing I'm just curious that's all" Kate said trying to hide the bitterness from her voice. No one made her like this. She couldn't understand what Jack saw in Ana-Lucia. She was a murderer.

"Nothing to be curious about, so how about you stop sticking your nose in everyone's business Kate" Jack answered back his gaze never leaving the book in his hands.

Ana was sat outside her shelter idly picking up hands full of sand and then letting it slip through her fingers. She was bored. Without Jack about she had nothing to do, no one to talk to or to joke with. Everything seemed to be going ten times as slow. Suddenly she could hear footsteps behind her. Turning around she saw Sayid strolling into the jungle.

I swear Jack said that no one is to go into the jungle alone she thought to herself watching as he quietly went deeper and deeper into the brush. Ana got to her feet and picked up her makeshift spear and went after him silently. Ana what the hell are you doing Sayid is a big boy he can look after himself she thought but continued onwards none the less. Silently she followed the man further and further into the jungle when suddenly she could hear movement in the trees beside her. Looking up at them she couldn't see anything. She took a deep breath and continued to follow Sayid who was walking casually through the jungle.

Once again she saw the bushes move in the corner of her eye and she froze on the spot. Suddenly a figure sprung onto her and she fell backwards hitting the floor hard. Without warning His hand slammed into her face and her instincts kicked in so she threw her hand out hard into the man's face and he flew off of her. She staggered to her feet and she could instantly tell that the man was one of the other's. Before she could do anything though he was lunging at her again, and she quickly ducked under his attacked and threw a solid punch to the back of his head. He hit the tree head on and crumpled to the ground unmoving.

Ana leaned forward resting her hands on her knees and was breathing heavily. Standing to full height she wiped the blood off of her lip with the back of her hand. I think I better go back she thought as she quickly hurried away from the unconscious man. After around five minutes of walking she could hear more rustling. Oh please not again she thought as her head throbbed painfully. Looking around she could see no one when out of nowhere a hand clamped down over her mouth and pulled her to one side.

"Shh, it's me" Sayid whispered as she began to struggle under his grasp. Slowly she relaxed and he took his hand off her face.

"You okay" she asked as she turned her head to look at him. The two of them were pressed firmly against one of the trees and Sayid quickly silenced her. In the distance they could see two of the other's sprinting hard though the jungle towards where she had knocked the man out. They stayed in that position until there was no sound except for the light whistling of the wind. Slowly she pulled away from Sayid.

"Thank you" she said not daring to make eye contact with the man who she owed so much to. She hadn't spoken to him ever since their outing to find the balloon. He still hates me for killing Shannon she thought as she looked anywhere but at his face.

"It was nothing" Sayid simply replied studying her face curiously. "Come on let's get back to the beach" he said and started back towards where the beach was Ana close on his heels. They walked in silence neither knowing what to say to one another.

"What were you doing out here Sayid" Ana asked cutting through the silence as they neared the beach. Sayid stopped and turned to look at her.

"I was going for some fruits, what was you doing out here" he asked using her question on her.

Ana just looked at him not knowing whether she should tell him why she had been wandering around out there. Biting her lip she let out a sigh. "I was curious, so I came to see what you were doing, Jack said not to go into the jungle alone" she replied back honestly wondering what his reaction to her answer would be.

He merely nodded his head. "Thank you for your concern, but I can handle myself just fine, I do not need a baby sitter" he said back sternly trying to make eye contact with her but she averted his gaze. They stood there for a few more seconds before Sayid asked. "Why won't you look at me Ana, we have been through this once" he said not knowing why she was still awkward around him. They may not be friends but he would still appreciate some civility.

Ana shifted her weight onto the other foot and finally plucked up the courage to look into his dark eyes. "I don't know Sayid, I still don't think you have forgiven me" she said her voice low but loud enough for him to hear.

"It wasn't you who killed Shannon, it was them" he said pointing into the jungle his eyes starting to burn at the mention of her.

Ana nodded her head not sure what to say next. "I am sorry Sayid" she uttered before walking off past him towards the beach. He watched her go and not long after he was right behind her once more.

"I forgive you" was all he said before they finally came out into the open and onto the beach. Ana could only watch him go silently and was about to follow him once more but she was cut off by a familiar Southern drawl coming from behind her.

"So muchacha Sayid's getting some too now, I do hope I'm next" he laughed as he stopped alongside her. She turned to face him slowly.

"Sorry cowboy but you're not on my list" she said back not really wanting to converse with him. Sawyer studied her face and noticed that her lip was slightly swollen and a small cut was there.

"Looks like I got the wrong idea, so you and Ali been having a boxing match out there by the looks of it" he said as he stepped closer to her again.

"No I had a boxing match with one of the other's if you want to know, luckily Sayid was on hand to help" she said back calmly as she stared into his eyes.

"Damn you do like picking fights with people dontcha Rambina" he said his voice a little softer. She just rolled her eyes at his nickname and turned to walk off when he grabbed a hold of her arm to stop her.

"Get your hands off me Sawyer" she said through gritted teeth but he didn't leave go.

"Look Lucy I was only gonna say sorry for our last altercation, and I don't say sorry that often so I'd just suck it up if I was you" Sawyer said and when he noticed that she wasn't pulling away from him he left go of her arm. She stared at him for a while not knowing what to say, she had an inkling that he was up to something but decided to try and bury the hatchet.

"Apology accepted Cowboy, but don't think you're gonna get any favors from me" she smirked and walked off a large grin on her face.

"Jack you in here" she called as she walked through the hatch. Noticing that there was no one in there she went to walk out when Kate's voice was heard.

"He's not here" she said her voice toneless as she looked at the latina in front of her. Ana just nodded.

"Do you know where he is" Ana replied back with the same tone. What the hell is up with her she thought as she looked at Kate who had her hands crossed firmly across her chest.

"Nope, why do you want him anyway" she answered knowing exactly where he was but deciding not to tell her.

"It's nothing really Kate, it can wait till he comes to my shelter tonight" Ana replied back suddenly realizing why Kate was being bitchy towards her. Two can play that game honey she laughed inwardly as she delivered her low blow.

Kate winced at that but she instantly scowled back at the ex cop. The two women just stared at each other neither wanting to break eye contact. Come on don't do this to me today, I've had that conversation with Sayid, a fight with the others, an apology from Sawyer, don't make me get into this with her she groaned inwardly.

Kate was the first to break eye contact and she looked down at the floor. Ana taking this as a sign turned to leave but Kate beckoned for her to stay.

"So what's going on between you and Jack then" she said and Ana turned around to look at her.

"Excuse me" she said looking at the brunette with wide eyes. Why today she groaned to herself again as she watched the other woman with intent.

"You and Jack, obviously you're a couple otherwise he wouldn't be coming out of your tent every morning" she said back her voice harder.

"You know what Kate, I've got two things to say to you" Ana said as she took a few menacing steps forward. Kate instantly took a step backwards as the raven haired woman advanced on her. Ana stopped a foot in front of Kate who's back was basically pressed up against the wall. "One I don't have to explain a damn thing to you" she said getting into the other girls face. Kate didn't know why but she genuinely felt scared as her eyes made contact with Ana. "And two even if I was having a relationship with Jack, which I'm not, it's none of your business so stay out of it" Ana said and with that she took a step back from Kate her eyes burning.

"I don't know what he see's in you" she spat angrily at the woman. She knew Ana had come out on top between the pair and decided that she would knock her down a peg. "I don't know what he see's in a killer" she said and was about to add more onto it but in a flash she felt two hands grab her collar tightly and slam her up against the wall her head hitting it hard.

"You don't have a clue about me" Ana seethed as her grip tightened on Kate and she slammed her against the wall again. Kate winced in pain.

"I know you killed Shannon and that's enough" Kate said again taunting the woman but she knew she had gone too far when Ana's fist slammed hard into her face. She fell to the floor on pain grasping her nose. Before she could get up Ana's foot smashed into her stomach flipping her over onto her back. Ana jumped on top of her and gripped her by her hair pulling her head upwards before punching her hard again. Kate was in too much pain to fight back.

"I never meant to do that" she screamed as she punched Kate hard again. "Why do people keep persecuting me for something I never meant to do" Ana shouted through tears as she continued to punch Kate. Suddenly footsteps echoed behind her and Sawyer, Jack, John and Libby came running in.

Ana could feel two strong arms yanking her off Kate and she tried to fight off the restraint. "I'm sorry for that" she continued yelling as she kicked and thrashed in the persons grasp. She didn't know why but everything was spilling from her now. She knew it was only a matter of time. "I'm sorry for killing her" she yelled again and the other's could only watch in shock.

"Sawyer get her out of here" Locke yelled as the Southerner continued to drag the woman out of the room. Jack was about to get up and go after them to see to Ana but Locke stopped him.

"You need to see to Kate, Libby go with them" he said and Libby nodded hurrying out after the other's.

Jack could only watch them go and he turned to look at Kate who's face was covered in blood. "What the hell did you say" he growled knowing that she had to do with Ana's explosion.

So took ages to update I know, just had so much work, hope you enjoyed guys, I know I did, review if you liked.