i know in the last chapter i went a little off their personalities, but i swithced it around to what i precieve them as in a couple weeks...

Arms of Comfort

Walking through the camp Kate felt the eyes of Charlie. Looking down she saw Charlie looking oddly up at her. His eyes looked back to Jack behind her. A big smile played on his face as his gaze looked back and forth between the two. Kate looked away trying to compose herself. She knew the thought that was on hid mind. "Not a word.' Kate warned with trembling voice trying not to laugh. Charlie pursed his lips hiding his smile as he tried to be quiet.

Coming to the outskirts of the camp She stopped as Jack walked past her towards the path to the camp on the beach. Kate grabbed him lightly by the shoulder stopping him. He turned around.

"Where are you going?' She questioned.

"To the beach. I have to get the water bottles." Jack explained.

"Jack you need to rest." She tried to get him to change his mind.

"Kate…" He began.

"Jack I can go to the beach." She assured him. They both knew neither of them would give up. It was a pointless fight.

"Are you sure?' he asked. She nodded her head.

"Ok.' Jack gave up. It surprised her how easily he gave up. No matter she knew he would find away to not have to rest.

When she came back to the caves that night she was surprised to see him sitting down around the fire doing nothing. He was just sitting there. Walking to the pond she caught the eye of Sayid who walked over to her. She was almost completely distracted by watching Jack.

"It's odd.' Sayid's voice came from behind her. She turned around.

"What?' Kate questioned.

"It's odd. Every since you left he sat down and hasn't moved." Sayid said as the both looked at Jack.

"Really?" Kate asked looking back to Sayid. He simply smiled. He knew there was something between them.

"Here. I'll take care of the water bottles." Sayid offered taking one form her hand .

"Are you sure?" She asked.

"Yes.' Sayid assured her. She stood there for a moment thinking of what to say or do.

"Go. Sit with him." Sayid smiled turning her towards the fire.

Kate headed over to fire never breaking her gaze with Jack. It was if he felt her eyes. Looking from of the others and the fire. He was laughing as he looked up at Kate. He stopped and looked to the ground slowly and back to Kate. She smiled meekly as she sat down next to him. Everyone around them turned silent and turned to them. They seemed awkward between each other.

"How you holding up?" Kate asked breaking the silence.

"Good." Jack replied looking over to her.

Their gaze never broke. The others saw this and tried to hold in their laughter.

"So what's up with everyone else?" Charlie asked trying to break the silence. Kate turned to join the conversation, but was brought back to Jack. His slinked around her jaw turning her to him.

Quickly leaning in close his lips touched hers. A passionate kiss came from the man that held his emotions. Kate's heart leaped from her chest as he parted her lips opening her mouth. This was truly unexpected from him.

As he pulled back Kate was frozen where she was. There was no regret in Jack's eyes as he stared into hers. Pursing her lips she smiled. Neither noticed the other's wild-eyed stares.

"Thank you.' Jack smiled.

"For…for what?' Kate stuttered.

"For earlier." He smiled as he turned back to the fire.

"You're welcome." She whispered.

That night Kate walked around the camp. Cleaning up and organizing things. Walking past the almost burnt out fire she saw Jack. Lying on his side asleep with his blanket wrapped around his feet. Putting down the things in her hand she walked over to him. Kneeling down next to him she took a hold of the blanket.

Gently bringing it up to his shoulders. She leaned down leaving a gentle kiss on his forehead. Looking around all the others were asleep. Even Charlie who barely ever lay down before midnight was asleep. She guessed it had been a tiring day for all.

Gazing back over Jack she felt sleep come over her. Yawning she slumped down next to him. Lying with her back to his chest. As she felt comfortable she closed her eyes for sleep.

Comforting himself Jack unconsciously wrapped his arm around her pulling her close. For the first time in years Kate felt protected. With Jack's arms around her she knew she was truly in good hands.