Shannon had arrived back at the beach a few minutes later. No-one bothered to question her as she stormed over to a corner and sat down, angry tears streaming down her face. She looked around, Sayid was no where to be found. She shook her head. Why would Boone do that? She knew that he was a jerk, but why would he want her to be unhappy. It was almost as if she wanted her to hate him. She let out a groan of frustration, and saw Sayid emerge onto the beach, looking almost as angry as she was. Kate went over to him, and Shannon felt a bitter taste in her mouth when her arm went around his shoulders.

She could still taste him. That kiss, in the woods. It had been amazing. For a few seconds, Shannon had felt like the island was treating her right, and for a few minutes, she didn't want to leave. She laid down and closed her eyes. Sleep was the farthest thing from her mind at the moment, and although she urged it, it wouldn't seem to come to her. She sat up and took a long drink from a water bottle.

Claire ambled over to Shannon. The young mother had seen the blonde enter the beach earlier looking disheveled and angry. She sat down next to her friend and offered a weak smile.

Shannon sighed. "You should be resting." She said. "You just had a baby last week."

Claire rolled her eyes. "I'm fine." She looked at Shannon. "Are you?"

"I will be." Shannon said, making drawings in the sand and then erasing them with the palm of her hand.

Claire looked over to Sayid who was still deep in conversation with Kate. "You wanna tell me what happened?" She said.

"My brother told Sayid something." She said. "Something that changed his mind about me." Shannon shook her head. "I didn't expect Sayid to have feelings for me long. But it was nice, you know, to have someone's attention just for a little while."

Claire nodded. "I know what you mean. I have Charlie. He's been great. I mean, he's with my child right now. That child will never know his father, but in some weird way, I think Aiden's better off with Charlie."

Shannon gave a weak smile. She truly was happy for the young woman. Claire deserved happiness. "Sometimes I just wish I could forget everything and everyone on this island." She stopped, and looked to Claire. "Sorry. I didn't mean..."

Claire shook her head. "It's okay. I was scared when I got back here. When your brother and Locke brought me back, I didn't know anyone. I didn't recognize any faces. But everyone wanted to help me. It was hard, but its been a blessing." She sighed. "Things will be alright Shannon."

Shannon smiled. "Thanks Claire. I needed that."

Sawyer reclined in the airplane seat he was sitting in. A few feet away, Sayid and Kate were talking, and he was sure he had heard the name, 'Shannon,' pop up a few times during the course of the conversation. Something about her and her brother being more that just siblings. Sawyer scoffed. He had already came to that conclusion. He was surprised no-one else had noticed. One; they were definitely not related by blood. They looked totally different, and they seemed to come from different places. Two; Sawyer had noticed the long, lingering looks that Boone gave his step sister when she was lounging on the beach wearing nothing but a string bikini. He leaned forward in his chair and cleared his throat.

"I don't think Missy Shannon would be too happy if she heard you two talking about her." He said. "Especially you." He said, nodding to Sayid.

Sayid looked at Sawyer. "Stay out of this." He growled. "It's none of your business."

Sawyer laughed. "But it does seem to be her business." He said, motioning to Shannon. "And I don't think she'd be to happy about you spreading it around the camp." He smirked. "Don't you know? Gossip spreads like wildfire."

Kate sighed. "Sawyer. Just leave it."

Sawyer reclined back in his chair and put his hands up. "I'm just sayin'…" And then he pulled out his book, and ignored the two.

Sayid sighed and looked at Kate. "The man is right you know. I shouldn't be talking about her."

Kate shrugged. "It sounds like she thinks it was a mistake. We've all made them Sayid." She stood up and looked to her friend. "She's not perfect, but then again, neither are you." She offered a smile. "You'll know what to do."

Sayid sighed and watched Kate walk across the sand to Jack. He turned to Sawyer who was giving him a knowing smile from his deck chair. "You'll know what to do…" He mocked.

Shannon let out a sigh when the cool water engulfed her. She was at the waterfall. She hadn't bathed in two days, and the cool water felt like heaven on her skin, which was sticky from sweat and sand. She peeled off her tank top, and threw it onto the shore. She grabbed her shampoo and conditioner, and started to scrub. Her shampoo was almost out, and she dreaded the thought of having to wash her hair without it. It was nice, she thought, getting away from all the hustle and bustle of the beach. The trees were rustling in the wind, and birds chirped every now and then. The waterfall behind wiped away thoughts of Boone, and Sayid, and everything else that had happened. It was just her, and the island.

Her head jerked upwards when she heard a resounding crack coming from the trees. She rubbed the soap from her eyes and looked around. She half expected it to be her brother, but the image of Sayid surprised her.

She bit her lip and looked at him guiltily. She couldn't meet his eyes. She covered her self with her arms, even though she was wearing a bathing suit. She felt strange under his gaze.

"Sorry." She said. "I was getting ready to go." She said, in a voice that was hardly her own.

Sayid wasn't entirely sure what to say. He just stood there, looking at her. Her hair was dripping wet, and her face slightly red from the water. She was wearing a red bathing suit, and Sayid could see goose bumps rising on her tanned skin.

"I didn't mean to interrupt you." He finally said., averting his eyes from her.

Shannon shook her head. "You didn't interrupt. I was just leaving anyways." She said quietly.

Sayid shifted his weight uncomfortably, unable to move. Shannon pulled her white tank top on over her swimsuit, and tied a sarong around her waist. She gathered up her things, and stood there, not sure if she should say anything to the man.

"I guess I'll see you around." She said, moving to walk past him. She couldn't help but jump when she felt his hand enclose around her arm. She turned around to face him. Shannon raised her eyes to meet his, and her heard melted when she saw his longing gaze.

"Shannon…" He said, moving his hand from her arm. "You and Boone…"

"We're nothing! It was all a mistake…a big mistake." She choked out. "I would do anything to take it back." She cried, her things tumbling to the ground.

Sayid pulled her closer. "I know. I was a fool for walking away from you. I don't know why I did it. I'm sorry Shannon." He whispered.

Shannon smiled. "I should have told you. That night on the beach, I was just too embarrassed."

"I like you Shannon." Sayid said with a sigh. "I like your company, your presence…I just like you. We all have pasts. I have one that I am sure can be no worse than your own."

Shannon raised her hands and entangled her fingers in his hair, and pulled him to her. Their lips crashed together in a mixture of passion, and fury. Sayid barely had time to react, but when he did, it was for all or nothing. When Shannon finally broke the kiss, the two were breathing hard, and Shannon was sure that her lips were red and swollen from the way they tingled.

Sayid smiled which caused Shannon to do the same. He bent down and retrieved her things from amongst the grass. "Tonight…" He said. "Tonight we shall do something." And with a final kiss to her forehead, he stalked off into the woods, leaving Shannon to calm her racing heart.