Thank you for all the nice reviews. Here is the new chapter I promised.

Chapter Four – Losing Control

Jack woke up to an annoying sound coming from his backpack. He glanced over at the alarm clock on his nightstand, 7:15 am. Who would call him this early? The only person he could think of, and the only person it would be worth getting up to answer for was lying there sleeping peacefully in his arms.

He just ignored the sound and buried his head in Kate's hair. She was lying partly on top of him, with one of her legs sluggishly tossed over one of his, her head firmly on his chest and her face hidden under his chin. Noticing how peaceful she looked, he smiled down at her.

"Stop watching me" a soft and very tired murmur was heard.

"You're awake" He stated.

"You didn't think that awful ring tone of yours would wake me up?" she mumbled.

"Sorry about that, I'll kill who ever called later, if it would make you feel better." He gave her a goofy smile as she tilted her head up towards his.

Noticing her position, the brunette moved off of him, a little too fast for Jack's liking. Was she that uncomfortable lying next to him? Alright, not next to, on top of… but still. Considering the fact that she was the one that had moved closer to him and not the other way around, he had taken that as a sign that she was very comfortable.

Looking disappointed, Jack sat up on the bed and slung his legs over the edge, turning his back to her. He felt the bed shifting slightly as Kate moved closer to him and sat next to him.

Jack waited for her to say something, but when the words never came, he turned his head to meet her eyes. She looked a little ashamed, he could tell from the shade of her eyes. Giving her a warm smile he stood up, and offered her his hand. "You hungry?"

Kate didn't answer. Instead she asked him with her eyes 'We're not going to talk?'

Jack picked up on the change in her expression, and gave her a smile that told her that it was okay.

"Come on" he said as he took her hand and pulled her up from the bed.

Regretting that he had just blown off his parents the night before, Jack mentally prepared for the worst as he walked down the hallway to the kitchen, still holding Kate's hand.

"Morning kids" Margo greeted them as she heard them enter.

"Morning Ma"

"Good morning Mrs. Shepard." Kate's voice was barely audible.

Jack's mother glanced up at them, her eyes falling on their entangled fingers "Do you want some breakfast?" she asked casually.

"Yeah we'd love some." Jack answered for both of them.

Letting go of Kate's hand, Jack took a seat at the table across from his mother. Turning his head to Kate, he realized that she was still just wearing his white t-shirt. He quickly glanced at her tanned legs and wonder how he had never noticed how nice they looked before, how nice and attractive 'she' looked. Shrugging the thought out of his head, he casually patted the chair next to him and Kate walked over and sat down quietly.

Jack watched carefully has his mom stirred in her coffee with a spoon.

"Dad left already?"

Jack's mother didn't even bother to look up and answered with a simple "Yes"

Kate gave him a questioning look. They usually talked about everything between heaven and earth during breakfast. Jack wasn't sure what the matter was but he had a feeling it had to do about Kate and last night.

They started to eat and the silence remained until Margo broke spoke up. "Jack, I just want you to know this is not something we approve of." Glancing over at Kate "Kate, you're a sweet girl, nothing against you personally" she moved her attention back to her son "And I know that you're moving out in just a few days Jack, but as long as you live here you are not having girls sleeping over in your room. Are we clear?"

Jack gave a lazy nod as response.

"I know you're an adult and all now, but I hope you're being careful. I want you to consider the consequences if Kate ended up pregnant." His mother ranted. Jack exchanged a quick look with Kate, who had lost all color in her face. "Your whole future would be ruined Jack."

Jack gave his mother a warning look, telling her to stay out of his business. "I will consider that." He said in a slightly arrogant tone.

After a few more minutes of silence, the teenagers had eaten as much as they wanted, and Jack turned to the brunette. "Kate why don't you go take a shower, there is a green towel hanging in the bathroom that you can use. "

Giving him a confused look, Kate nodded slowly "Uh alright. Thank you for breakfast Mrs. Shepard"

Margo forced a smile "You're welcome Katherine"

Jack waited until he heard the bathroom door close and turned towards his mother, his eyes flashing of anger. "She stays."

His mother looked utterly shocked "Excuse me?"

"Kate stays, she sleeps in my room until I leave on Friday, got it?" He rarely went against his parents will but this time he wouldn't budge.

"Jack, Kate is always welcome to stay here but she sleeps in the guestroom, those are the house rules and you know that."

"Well then we are changing the goddamn house rules, because she's staying in my room." He said stubbornly.

Margo was losing her patience "That's enough! Maybe it's for the best if she just goes home and solves what ever problem she's having with her parents."

"No, I am not telling her to go back there." He shook his head violently.

"Jack, what's going on?" His mother gave him a worried look.

"I can't tell you… I promised Kate." He hadn't actually promised her anything, but he knew that she didn't want him telling people, definitely not his parents.

"Just please let her stay" He begged.

Margo looked anything but convinced. Jack knew he was losing the conversation. "Otherwise I'll just check us in to a motel." He threatened.

"You are being unreasonable Jack."

"Please" he was begging again. He hated it but if that was what it took, he would go down on his knees.

"Jack this is ridiculous, even if she stays here, what happens on Friday when you leave? I hope you're not planning on having her continuing staying here." His mother said mockingly.

Before Jack had a chance to answer his mother continued. "You're still going to New York right?" there was obvious concern in her voice.

"Of course I am."

"What then? Are you planning on bring her to your one room apartment in New York, having her sleep in an armchair?" Margo joked. "Seriously Jack she needs to go home."

Jack didn't answer. He was lost in his own thoughts. Was it possible, could he just bring her to New York? Would that magically solve all the problems? She would get away from her family and even better he wouldn't have to leave her, something he dreaded more than anything. It was perfect.

You guys still like it...? I'm starting to have doubts myself now ;p