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Disclaimer: Obviously none of the characters are mine. Don't sue JJ. I love you.
A/N: I'm seriously angered by the lack of good Jack/Kate fics out there, I've been searching for a really good one, but have unfortunitly not found many so I decided to write one of my own. I'm not saying its great or even good, but it was fun to write.
Summary: Things heat up between Jack and Kate after a month of being stranded.
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It had been a month now since that terrifying day. The memory of the accident was still fresh in everyone's minds, like a bad dream. Unfortunately it wasn't a nightmare. It had really happened and they were truly lost.
As the days turned into weeks their hope began to fade and their chances of survival shrunk. They stopped wasting their time by praying for a rescue, and began doing what was necessary to live. Day after day they hunted, searched for fresh water, built camp, looked for firewood and did anything else that was needed.
Naturally leaders were chosen, they weren't verbally picked, but it was obvious as they designated who did what and what exactly was needed to be done.
Kate didn't want people to rely on her; she would rather do what she was told instead of having to make sure everyone else was ok. But she unfortunately fell somewhat into a leadership role. That was definitely her own doing though, if she hadn't volunteered to go on every hike the other castaways might have thought her un useful and deadweight instead of strong and capable.
She led most of the food hunts even though truthfully she had no idea what she was doing. John Locke had shown her a few tricks and she tried using them as they searched for wild animals. The vegetation on the island was thankfully plentiful, so lately they had been consuming lots of fruits and vegetables.
As she took a much needed break, she lie in the sand and watch the other survivors around camp. Some were laughing as Charlie shared one of his band stories, but most of the castaways looked solemn and scared. Still, after nearly a month that fearful look was becoming permanent.
Jack came out of the designated first aid tent and approached her, "shouldn't you be out on a hike or something?"
She sat up and smiled, "You want me away from her that bad?"
He smirked and sat beside her, "You know I don't. How's the knee?"
She injured it the day before after falling out of a tree.
"It's fine."
"Kate," he didn't believe her. She hated people being so concerned about her. He moved in front of her and rolled up her pant leg.
The excitement that arose from this single action surprised her a bit. He wasn't interested in her, this wasn't a sexual move that he was making, he was simple making sure she was alright.
He ran his hands along his knee and she forced herself to keep her thoughts from drifting.
"This doesn't look too good. I wish I had the supplies to take care of you, but unfortunately we're limited."
"It's not that serious. I'm sure it will feel fine in a few days."
"It's definitely sprained, and since we don't have any ice you better take it easy for a while. Rest it for 2 weeks at least."
She rolled her eyes and stood, "Two weeks? I'll give you two days."
"Is there something you need to be doing? It's not like you're in the real world were resting it for 2-3 weeks might cause problems. Kate, you're on a deserted island where you might be for a while. Two weeks wont kill you."
His concern for her was no longer annoying, it was intriguing. He was genuinely concerned, and something about it didn't seem like the normal concern a doctor shows his patients.
"I wont go on a hike for the next week, how's that?"
It was obvious this was a battle he wasn't going to win, "Fine. Just let me check that tomorrow."
The sun had begun to set as they spoke. Boone had already started a fire so they went and sat by it, admiring the gorgeous sky and listening to the crackle of the fire.
"After all this time. I don't even know your last name."
His sudden comment made her drift back to reality from the calm feelings the night sky brought her.
"What? I'm sure I've told you."
"If you did, I would have remembered."
She smiled and shook her head, "You've never told me yours either."
He laughed and held out his hand, "Jack Shepard."
She shook his hand, "Dr. Jack Shepard you mean. My last name is Bradley."
"Kate Bradley," he said trying it out.
"That's me."
"Now I know everything about you."
Her smile faded and she stared into the fire, "Not nearly."'
He moved closer to her, put two fingers under her chin and turned her face towards him, "I know who you really are."
The next thing he did was completely unexpected, yet completely welcome. He crashed his lips onto hers and sweetly kissed her like she had never been kissed before. With passion, and grace, and...love. He pulled away for an instant but she didn't let him get any farther, bringing him back to her she returned the favor and kissed him.
Several minutes later the pulled back simultaneously and just stared at each other.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't planning..."
"Does it look like I mind?" she blurted out with a smile.
He smiled but avoided eye contact; he stood and prepared to leave.
"Remember to rest that knee, and let me check it later." He said as he backed away.
She was feeling braver now, "Any time you want."
He stopped and in one quick movement he kissed her hard, and passionately, "I'll see you later Kate Bradley."
As she watched him walk away she changed her mind. Two weeks of rest wouldn't be so bad, especially if that meant he would be playing doctor on her.