It was six o'clock and Nathan woke with a start. He looked around and everybody was still sleeping. Jackson, however, was not in the plane and he had the distinct impression that he had spent the entire night by Melissa's side. So he got up and decided to start preparing breakfast. If his suspicions about Jackson were true, it meant that he had not had anything to eat or drink in almost a day.

As he was cutting up the fruit he heard someone coming out of the plane. It was Taylor. Nathan was shocked. He had never seen Taylor get up before at least noon. As she got closer he saw that she looked absolutely terrible, and that was saying something because even though they were on a deserted island she always managed to look good. Her eyes were red and puffy, there were bags under her eyes, her hair was unkempt, and her cloths were extensively wrinkly. All in all she looked completely unlike Taylor Hagan. She came up beside him and started boiling water, yet another uncharacteristic action, Nathan looked at her.

"Taylor…." He started

"I KNOW," she snapped "I look terrible, no need to rub it in."

It was evident in her tone that she was crying and had been for some time now

"That's not what I was going to say." Said Nathan a little taken aback

"I'm sorry", Taylor sobbed "I just am so tired and I can't stop crying and I'm scarred for Melissa and I'm like REALLY angry."

"Why?" said Nathan "At who?"

"Myself" she said through tears "I know Melissa's hurt and I know that what I'm feeling inside is wrong but I can't help it…It still hurts and I hate myself for being so selfish".

Nathan didn't have the slightest clue what she was talking about "I don't understand" he said

"I know I act all clueless but I'm really not as oblivious as everybody thinks I am. I know about you and Daley and about Melissa and Jackson", she paused and Nathan was about to start talking when she said "Save it Nathan. I'm not going to tell. I'm happy for you and deep down I'm happy for Melissa too but….it's just…..I'm not used to not getting my way. I know that sounds bad but it's true. And know Melissa being in such bad shape it makes me realize how quick things can change and how much I don't wanna be this preppy little bitch anymore. I love having people here who actually care what happens to me and everybody else and for the first time I feel like I have REAL friends. Not those people I used to call friends but really they like totally weren't."

Nathan rested her head on his shoulder and said, "Taylor nobody thinks of you like that anymore. And you're not being selfish you're being HUMAN. Rejection hurts, trust me I know."

She sat up gave Nathan a big hug and went back to boiling the water.


Back in the tent Jackson was still talking to Melissa. He paused when he heard Taylor talking to Nathan.

So he thought to himself, the only one left is Eric. Assuming Taylor hasn't filled him in already.


Nathan had decided to take Jackson some food and a bottle of water. As he entered the tent Jackson was in the process of putting newly soaked bandanas on Melissa.

"Dude…" said Nathan "You gotta eat something"

Jackson turned around and accepted the fruit that Nathan was holding out to him. "Thanks"

"No problem" said Nathan "Any news?"

"Not really. Lex told me that talking to her helps bring people around. I've been talking all night but nothing yet. I thought I saw her fingers twitch but maybe I just imagined it." said Jackson, who was clearly exhausted.

"Man, I-I think that you should get some rest."

"But I…" Jackson started but Nathan cut him off.

"I'll come and get you in 2 hours. Until then I'll stay here and give talking to her a shot. If anything happens I'll send someone to come and get you."

"Alright…..but only a couple of hours." Said Jackson. And with that he left Nathan sitting beside Melissa and made his way into the plane. Everyone was still sleeping except Taylor, who was lying in her sleeping bag bouncing her foot to the music she was listening to.


Back in the tent Nathan started talking quietly...

"Listen Mel. You real only have one choice here. YOU HAVE TO WAKE UP.I need you here and so does everybody else. And guess what? It's going to be a lot less stress for you when you wake up You know that Daley and I know about you and Jackson, well Taylor does too and she's happy for you. She really is. Just think, that's one less person to worry about. Isn't that good news?"

He may have imagined it but he could have sworn that he saw Mel's eyes flutter a little bit. If he had imagined it , fine. But if not and you combine that with her fingers twitching for Jackson. Nathan would have to say that Lex was right, again. He continue to talk to Mel and before he knew it he was joined by Daley, Eric, Lex and Taylor. Each person took their time to explain to the still unconscious Melissa exactly why she had absolutely no choice but to wake up.

Nathan soon got up and went to the plane. He checked his watch, went in and shook Jackson awake.

"Two hours on the dot." He said

"Where is everybody?" Jackson asked

"With Mel. I told Lex about her fingers and I saw her eyelids flutter, he said the sounds of our voices was working"

"Great" said Jackson " cuz I have an idea.


Jackson and Nathan walked over to the plane where Lex had designed the speakers to broadcast over the island. They plugged Mel's iPod into it and set her favorite song to play and they ran back to the tent.

Slowly her fingers began to move in Jackson's hand

Shalalalala
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl
go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)

Nows your moment
Floating in a blue lagoon
Boy, you better do it soon
The time will be better
She don't say a word
And she wont say a word
Until you kiss the girl (kiss the girl)

Shalalalala
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
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Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl

Shalalalala
Don't be scared
You better be prepared
Go on and kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Don't stop now
Don't try to hide it how
You wanna kiss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl
(kiss the girl)
(oh, ohnoo..)
(kiss the girl, kiss the girl)
Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and kiss the girl
Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and kiss the girl

Shalalalala
My oh myyyyy
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
it's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl

An with that Jackson completely blew the secret and leaned down and gently kissed Melissa.

"Come on Mel please wake up." Said Nathan

"We need you Mel." Said Daley

"You're always there when someone needs help and you can't stop now" said Lex

"Please Melissa……If you wake up now you can even keep my shirt" said Taylor with a laugh

"Come on Mel, who's going to stop Jackson from killing me?" said Eric

"Mel, we need you. Please come back to us" said Jackson

Suddenly there was a moan from Mel. Everybody bean talking at once. It was like watching a prayer circle that had just received a miracle. Next thing they knew, Melissa's eyes flickered open and everyone squealed it delight. Daley and Taylor started crying, Jackson leaned over and kissed her head and Nathan gave her a gently hug.

Jackson handed her a bottle of water and helped her to take some sips. Eric ran outside and grabbed some bananas and Lex followed him.

"She's propably to weak to chew." Said Lex, holding up a half a coconut an a knife, "We'll have to make a paste"

They reentered the tent with their banana paste and handed it to Jackson.

Daley stood up and said " I think we should give Mel some space to breath." And Lex, Taylor, Eric and Nathan all stood up and left the tent.


A/N I OBVIOUSLY OWN NOTHING. just thought i'd add that in.

Ok s the next chapter is the last chapter, but there is going to be a sequal. So PLEASE R&R

Ciao Ciao for now