Hey! I know I haven't posted anything in a while, but…college started and I didn't have much time for writing. Hopefully, that should change soon, because I already have a few ideas, so I should be able to update this one more regular.

This one is kinda Jate&Friends mix – or, more precisely, do you remember that eppy of Friends when Monica and Chandler were trying to keep their relationship secret; but in the end Rachel and Phoebe found out about it and decided to tease them a bit (with Phoebe seducing Chandler and Chandler accepting the challenge because Monica didn't want to back off)? Well, I watched it a few days ago and wrote a similar scene, only with Jate and Losties. Reviews are appreciated :)

p.s. It´s a two-shot. Oh, and - I dont own Lost or Friends...obviously.

The One where Everyone Finds Out

Jack and Kate got together, but they still don't want to make it public, so they´re sneaking around whenever they have chance. The only one knowing about it is Hurley, but he vowed not so say anything.

Inside the hatch…

˝Strange. ˝said Charlie as Hurley and him entered the hatch. ˝Shouldn't someone be here? ˝

˝Yeah. ˝replied Hurley, closing the door behind him. ˝I thought today is Jack and Kate´s shif…oh. ˝

˝Oh what? ˝Charlie asked suspiciously.

˝Oh nothing. ˝mumbled Hurley, trying to avoid Charlie´s eyes.

˝Hurley, what´s go…?˝

˝I told you – nothing. They probably went out for a fresh air or something. Besides, we´re here now, so…the alarm is safe now, okay? So why don't we put on some record and play a round of cards?˝

˝Okay, I guess. ˝Charlie agreed, shrugging his shoulders. ˝What would you like to listen? ˝he asked as he reached the gramophone.

˝I don't know. How about… Geronimo Jackson? ˝

˝Geronimo Jackson it is. ˝Charlie said, putting the record on; and the light tones of melody soon filled the room.

˝Hey, dude, want me to make us some sandwiches? ˝Hurley´s voice echoed from the kitchen.

˝Sure. Listen, I´m just gonna go and use the bathroom, ok? ˝Charlie excuses himself; heading for the bathroom.

He reached for the door and opened it, careful to do it slowly because he hated the creaky sound the door produced when opened quickly. He was just about to step in when…

˝Dude, you okay? ˝Hurley asked as he saw his friend coming out from the corridor, his face pale and bewildered expression in his eyes.

˝I…eh…I…they…I…BLOODY HELL! ˝

˝Charlie? ˝Hurley repeated coming out of the kitchen, this time really concerned.

˝I…just…they…BLOODY HELL! ˝Charlie repeated; his eyes wider and wider.

˝You what, dude? And who are they? ˝asked Hurley, looking at the British man like he was afraid for his mental health.

˝Jack. Kate. Bathroom…Bloody. RIPPING. each others. CLOTHES OFF! ˝Charlie mumbled, shaking his head in astonishment.

˝Oh. ˝said Hurley awkwardly. ˝Come on, sit down a bit, it´ll help you clear you head. ˝he said, leading him to the couch. ˝M-maybe you misunderstood it, maybe they w-were just…˝

˝I didn't misunderstand anything, they were…I mean - are bloody DOING IT! ˝Charlie exclaimed.

˝Ssssssh…keep it down! ˝said Hurley nervously.

˝Wait…why aren't you as surprised as I am? ˝Charlie suddenly asked. ˝Wait a sec, you knew it?! ˝he added suspiciously, seeing guilty look on Hurley´s face. ˝You knew it! ˝he repeated, jumping up from the couch. ˝You KNEW it and you didn't TELL ME?! ˝

˝Keep it down, dammit! Do you want them to hear us?! ˝he said pointing to the door. Charlie followed his motion and calmed himself down a bit. ˝Yes, I knew it. I caught them 2 weeks ago. ˝Hurley explained embarrassingly. ˝They made me promise not to tell anyone. ˝

˝Yeah, but…Why didn't you tell me? ˝Charlie asked, offenses.

˝Dude, would you like to infuriate an ex CRIMINAL?! ˝

˝Oh. You have the point. ˝Charlie agreed, an uneasy expression on his face. ˝So…who else knows? ˝

˝Just me. ˝replied Hurley. ˝And Sun. And Desmond. ˝he added guiltily a couple of seconds later.

˝Desmond? ˝asked Charlie confused. ˝What does Desmond have to do w…? ˝

˝Flashes, dude, flashes. ˝

˝Oh. So…what are we gonna do now? ˝he asked.

˝Nothing. We´re just gonna mind our own business and you wont reveal in any way that you know. ˝Hurley threatened, his eyes pleading.

˝Wow…you´re really afraid of her, huh? ˝

Hurley just shrugged his shoulders. Suddenly the alarm started beeping.

˝Quick, pretend we were doing something! ˝Hurley shouted before running to the computer room to enter the numbers.

Charlie grabbed the nearest magazine and threw himself in the armchair.

The next second…

˝I´ll get it and then we can…oh. Charlie! W-what are you d-doing here? ˝Jack mumbled, freezing in the hallway.

˝Oh, I…˝ started Charlie, looking uncomfortable.

˝I got the alarm, Charl…Oh, Jack, you´re here too. ˝said Hurley, faking surprise.

˝Yeah, I was just…˝

˝Jack, why is it taking so lon…g? ˝Kate called out, freezing in the spot too at the sight of Charlie and Hurley.

˝Oh, guys...what…what are you… doing here? ˝she managed to mumble; her cheeks going flushed a bit.

˝We just thought about coming down and hanging out a bit, maybe reading some magazines… ˝replied Charlie. ˝So, where you guys were – we thought the hatch was empty? ˝he added with a smirk on his face; his eyes scanning down Jack´s shirt, which was ripped open, first few buttons missing. Jack seemed to become aware of it too.

˝Uhm…we were just…My buttons fell off and Kate here was helping me to s-stitch them b-back. ˝he muttered, looking down in a lousy attempt to avoid Charlie´s eyes.

˝Buttons. Right. ˝Charlie whispered sarcastically. Hurley shot him a warning look.

˝So, uhm…could you guys take the shift then – we…we could use some fresh air. ˝asked Kate, trying to straighten out her hair.

˝Use some air my a. ˝Charlie muttered in his beard. ˝More like ´cool down´˝.

˝Excuse me? ˝Kate said, confused.

˝He just said it was cool. ˝Hurley interrupted before Charlie had a chance to speak. ˝Cool. That…that we´ll take the shift. ˝he added, dragging Charlie away and leaving Jate confused.

˝Weird. ˝said Jack looking after the two; but they were soon forgotten in his mind as Kate took his hand and started dragging him towards the exit.

˝Hey, guys, what are you doing? ˝asked Hurley as he approached Sun, Claire and Charlie that were sitting with Aaron in front of Claire´s tent.

˝Oh, nothing, just talking about Jack and Kate. ˝said Sun nonchalantly, making place for Hurley to sit.

˝You mean how they´re just friends and nothing more? ˝asked Hurley, blinking at Sun and Charlie and trying to point at Claire unnoticed, but failing to.

˝Hurley, are you okay? ˝asked Sun, concerned. ˝You got an eyelash in your eye or…? ˝

˝I´m fine. ˝he replied, trying once more to allude to Claire.

˝Hurley, it´s okay, I know. ˝Claire said, smiling.

˝What? You…you TOLD her?! ˝he shouted incredulously, turning to glare to Charlie.

˝I had to, man. She threatened me to not let me to come into her tent an…˝

˝Okay, okay, I don't need details! ˝hurried Hurley, covering his ears. Sun and Claire laughed. ˝So…˝started Hurley after a minute or two. ˝Maybe this isnt a bad thing at all. ˝he said, looking at the three of them. ˝I mean, now enough of us know and we can just tell them we know. ˝he explained, suddenly a lot happier. ˝There will be no more secrets and I´ll be…˝

˝Or , we could not tell them we know and have a little fun of our own. ˝offered Claire, a mischievous grin playing on her lips.

˝What do you mean? ˝asked Sun, confused.

˝Come closer you three. ˝Claire whispered in conspiracy mode. Sun, Charlie and Hurley leaned forward to hear better. ˝…And that´s what we´ll do. ˝Claire finished, smirking.

˝Okay, you ready? ˝˝asked Claire as she and Sun watched Jack, who was sitting on his own in the pantry, eating dinner.

˝Yeah, but…why does it have to be me? ˝moaned Sun.

˝Okay, a) because you´re the only other female that knows about them, and I don't think Jack would find it exactly convincing if Hurley or Charlie suddenly started to hit on him and b) I cant because I´m his sister! ˝Claire explained happily. ˝Now, stop whining and go there! ˝she finished and pushed Sun forward a bit.

˝Fine! ˝Sun groaned, took a deep breath and was about to head towards Jack when Claire suddenly called for her:

˝Wait! ˝

˝What? ˝

˝Nothing, just this. ˝said Claire and with a fascinating speed pulled out a hair band out of Sun´s hair, causing the silky black hair to stretch over Sun´s shoulders. ˝There. Now – go! ˝

Sun opened her mouth to say something, but smartly decided to pass over it, so she just rolled her eyes at her friend and made her way towards Jack.

˝Hey, Jack. ˝Sun greeted, putting on a seductive voice.

˝Oh, hey, Sun. ˝Jack greeted back, oblivious to her plan. ˝What are you doing here so late? ˝

˝Oh, nothing special – I just couldn't sleep so I thought I should take a walk and clear my head a bit. ˝Sun said, sitting next to him, and putting on sad and troubled face.

˝Well, are you okay? Why couldn't you sleep? ˝said Jack, his doctor side taking over. ˝Do you have any headaches, or nausea, or…? ˝

˝Oh, no, no…it´s nothing like that. ˝Sun hurried. ˝It´s just…I have a lot on my mind lately. ˝

˝Oh. ˝said Jack, not sure what he should say to that. ˝Well, do you want to talk about it or…I mean, I know I´m not Kate or Claire, but…if you need someone to talk to, I´m here. ˝he offered.

˝Tnx, Jack ˝said Sun, placing her hand on top of his. Jack looked at it confused; but then figured out she probably needed some comfort, so he decided to say nothing. ˝You´re really kind, but I can't tell you this. ˝

˝Oh, okay then. ˝Jack replied, shrugging his shoulders.

˝Well, actually, you're the one person I can't tell this to. And the one person I want to the most. ˝she continued, looking down.

˝Sun, what´s going on? ˝Jack asked, now seriously concerned. ˝Come on, just tell me. ˝he added kindly.

˝Well, it´s just…you know…things haven't been going exactly good for…for Jin and me lately. ˝

˝Oh. ˝said Jack, shocked. He definitely didnt expect that one. Whenever he would see them, they looked like they were in love with each other more and more. ˝Well, uhm…I´m…I´m sorry. ˝

˝Yeah, but…that´s not all. ˝

˝It isn't? ˝repeated Jack, confused. What else could it possibly be?

˝No. You see, the thing is…the reason why the things haven't been going well for Jin and me is that…is that there´s another man. ˝

˝There´s…oh! ˝Jack exclaimed as the information finally got to his brain.

˝You see…I´m crazy about that guy; sexually crazy, but…I don't think he knows the way I feel about him. ˝she said, and took his hand in hers.

Jack looked down at their hands, confused. He didn't like where this was going. ˝Uhm…I…You know what? ˝he said, freeing himself of her touch and getting up. ˝Why don't you wait here and I´ll go and bring Kate, so she could…˝

˝No, no, no, you can't tell this to anyone! ˝Sun hurried, grabbing him for the arm. ˝Especially not to Kate! ˝

˝Uhm…why not? ˝Jack asked, bewildered. This was getting weirder and weirder.

˝Well, because…because that guy is you, Jack. ˝Sun finished quietly, trying her best to stay concentrated and not mess it up, because this was the most important part of their plan.

˝I´m…I´m…WHAT?! ˝Jack asked, wondering if everyone had been eating crazy mushrooms or something similar.

˝Don't fret about it, Jack. ˝Sun said. ˝You don't have to decide now. ˝she continued, getting up. ˝It´s just something to think about. I know I will. ˝she added seductively; then walked away.

Jack remained on the spot, thunderstruck. Has Sun just suggested him what he thought she had suggested him?!

Few meters away…

˝How did it go? How did it go? ˝Claire squeed, practically bouncing up and down from excitement.

˝He took the bait! We´re in! ˝Sun replied, grinning proudly.

˝Uhm, Kate…can I…can I talk to you for a second? ˝˝Jack asked reaching Kate, who was chatting with Claire and Charlie in front of their tent.

˝Yeah, sure, what´s up? ˝Kate said nonchalantly.

˝Uhm…in private. ˝Jack mumbled, embarrassed.

˝Uhm…okay, sure. ˝replied Kate, looking at him concerned. He wasn't acting like himself.

˝Jack, what´s going on? ˝she asked when they were far enough from the rest of the camp.

˝I, uhm…I…well, I think that…˝

˝You think he wants to invite her to another booty call? ˝asked Charlie, looking at the pair.

˝No. He called her to tell her about what happened with Sun.˝

˝How can you be sure? ˝Charlie said, puzzled.

˝Trust me. See – he´s telling her right now…now they´re looking towards Sun´s tent…Kate is frowning…they both look confused. ˝Claire kept reporting.

˝So you´re telling me that Sun was hitting on you? ˝Kate repeated, incredulous.

˝Yeah, I´m telling you, she told me that…˝

˝Are you sure you didn't dream it? ˝

˝Kate, come on…I think I can tell when I´m awake.˝

˝Then you simply misunderstood it. Sun and Jin are happy – I heard them talking about wanting to have a baby. ˝

˝But…˝

˝You know what, let´s just drop it. We finally have a chance to be alone again and I can think of lots of better thinks we could do than worrying about our married friend flirting with you. ˝Kate winked, taking him by the hand and dragging him in the jungle.

˝Cough booty call cough˝ said Charlie, flashing Claire a grin and walking away before she had a chance to reply.

˝Here comes Plan number 2. ˝Claire said grinningly to Charlie and Sun as they watched Jack and Kate packing their backpacks.

˝What are you going to do? ˝asked Charlie excited.

˝Just watch. ˝replied Claire. ˝Oh and, you go and hide; we don't want them to see you here. ˝she said to Sun.

˝Okay, see you later. ˝said Sun and, second later, disappeared inside her tent.

˝Here we go…˝commented Claire, watching Jack and Kate passing by them. ˝Hey, Jack. Hey, Kate. ˝she said politely.

˝Oh, hey, Claire. Hey, Charlie. ˝the two of them replied, reflexively shifting a bit to make more space between each other.

˝Where are you two going? ˝Charlie joined, with a suspicious smirk on his face.

˝Oh, we were just going to…˝started Jack, trying to get out of the situation.

˝To do some laundry. ˝Kate jumped it, her eyes stopping at the clothes that were hanging from the trees a little further.

˝Yeah, laundry. ˝accepted Jack, taking a mental note to find a way to thank Kate properly for always getting him out of the embarrassing situations. ˝There´s a creek down there and…˝he started, but was cut off by Claire that suddenly jumped on her feet.

˝Great, could you wait just for a second, please? ˝she exclaimed, and ran to the tent, leaving both Jate and Charlie to look after her confused. She returned a few seconds later, carrying a huge bag and offering it to them. ˝ Oh, here you go! You don't mind, do you? You would really help me out a lot, considering that I don't have much time for it with Aaron and everything! Thanks, bro! ˝she said, kissing him on the cheek and, before either of them had a chance to reply, she dissapeared, dragging Charlie with her.

Jack and Kate looked at each other.

˝Well, I guess we will be doing laundry after all. ˝said Jack sulkily, throwing the bag over his shoulders and walking away.

˝Wow…this is fun. ˝said Kate, kneeling down on the sand and rubbing what seemed to be Aaron´s bib; the tone of her voice revealing that she wasn't having fun at all.

˝I´m sorry.˝ Jack apologized. ˝But what was I supposed to do? Tell her no? She practically threw it in my arms! Besides, you are not allowed to complain. ˝he added grudgingly, pointing his head at the cloth he was washing – having got the duty of washing the diapers.

Kate looked at him and smiled.

˝I didn't mean to blame it on you. ˝she said apologizing, leaning forward and giving him a soft kiss. ˝It´s just…strange. You know, she got that bag too quickly – almost like she had been planni…OMG! ˝

˝What?! ˝asked Jack concerned.

˝That´s it! She had been planning it! She…It all fits now! ˝she exclaimed knowingly, her eyes flickering. ˝The giddily way in which she talked to us…Charlie´s behavior at the hatch…Sun´s flirting…˝she listed, the brain cells working fast in her head.

˝Uhm, Kate…˝Jack called pleadingly.

˝What? Oh, sorry. ˝she said, and turned to look at him. ˝Don't you see? It all fits. They know. ˝she explained looking at the confused expression on Jack´s face. ˝They know about us. They´ve known it for a few days and that´s why they´ve been…˝

˝…teasing us. ˝he finished for her. ˝Wow. ˝

They both remained quiet for a while.

˝Come on, let´s go! ˝Kate suddenly said, jumping up on her feet.

˝W-what? Where? ˝Jack asked bewildered, getting up.

˝To find Hurley. ˝

˝Who else? ˝

˝K-Kate, I…˝ Hurley mumbled, wishing there was some way to escape.

˝Who else, Hurley?! ˝Kate repeated, getting into him.

˝S-sun, Charlie, Claire, a-and…D-Desmond. ˝he muttered quietly.

˝Desmond? ˝asked Jack, confused. ˝What does Desmond have to do with us? ˝

˝Uhm, dude…˝Hurley started, looking at him knowingly.

˝What does…Oh my God! ˝Jack exclaimed. He looked at Kate, both of them with half embarrassed half disgusted looks on their faces.

˝In his defense…he…he said he forced the visions out of his head as soon as he could. ˝said Hurley, as embarrassed as they were. ˝But…but, dudes, look at its bright side! ˝

Jack and Kate looked at him with the look that was saying ˝And what could that be?!˝ Hurley seemed to understand it.

˝It's over now, right? You can tell them that you know they know and they we all can go back to knowing absolutely nothing! ˝he explained cheerfully.

˝Unless…˝started Kate, her eyes getting the flicker of mischievousness.

˝No! Not unless again! ˝Hurley pleaded. ˝I can't keep up with who-knows-what anymore. ˝

˝You won't have to do anything. Just keep quiet and don't tell them that we know that they know. ˝Kate said quickly; then turned to Jack. ˝So…are you in? ˝she asked him with a playful grin on her face.

˝Definitely! ˝said Jack, grinning too. ˝So…what should we do? ˝

˝Ok, here´s the thing…˝

˝And here it goes again…˝Hurley sighed, closing the door behind.