Hey what's shaking bacon? Nothing I hope, man that greeting is provocative…Anyways I'll update now because I have time, hee hee. Story title taken from the song title Constant Lover by Magneta Lane
Another
Chapter 5
Constant Lover
"Alright, this is the living room," Jack announced. She had already figured that out, but he actually seemed intent on showing her the entire apartment and she didn't want to ruin his fun. "You don't mind sleeping on the couch do you?" he asked concerned for her comfort.
"No, no the couch is fine," she stated with a smile, as he moved up the four stairs to the kitchen, showing her where all the utensils and appliances were found. Even what light switches activated which lights.
"The stairs lead up to my room, and that's the only room up there," he replied walking to the large staircase found right in the middle of an open room, "If you need me at all during the night just yell or come get me."
She smiled, "I don't think that'll happen." He chuckled as they walked to two doors against the wall of the open room, "No I meant in case of an emergency, like a fire or something."
"Oh," she replied as he opened the door, "And this is the laundry room," he explained, "and beside it is the bathroom."
"What about this room?" she asked pointing to the empty, hollow room that was attached to the kitchen, the only things in it were the staircase, the two doors and magnificent bay windows starting just above the floor and stopping just before the ceiling.
"I don't really know what this room was for," he stated, "The stairs take up most of the room, so I guess it's just extra."
"Jack, do you think I could have a shower?" she asked after a few seconds of silence.
"Sure," he replied, "There are some extra towels in the linen closet in the bathroom, just take as many as you need," he informed.
"Thanks," she replied with a smile, "Do you think if I put my clothes outside the door, you could wash them for me? They're the only ones I have, and they're about as dirty as me."
Kate sighed. Her hair was going to be a mess to comb through, once she actually got hold of a brush. She grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself as she exited the shower.
The bathroom's ambiance had become muggy do to all the hot water she used, and she found that her temperature was warmer now, then it was when she was on the balcony.
She walked to the door, with small drops of moisture still dripping from her hair and unlocked it quietly. She expected to find her clothes in a pile in front of the bathroom door, but they weren't there.
She arched an eyebrow quizzically and gently walked out of the bathroom as she clutched the towel to her chest. "Jack?" she questioned.
"Good you're out of the shower," he hollered from the living room, "I went to the drug store down the street and bought you…" he stopped short when he saw her attire, "And I forgot to switch over your clothes," he replied desolately, "They still need to dry."
Kate giggled, "That's okay Jack, could you just lend me something to wear?" she asked.
"Yeah sure," he answered as he began to walk the stairs to his room, Kate followed him up and he opened the door, "Just let me find something," he informed as he walked to his closet and began to dig through his clothes.
Kate was shocked at the size of Jack's room, he could easily just live out of it. His bed against the left wall and on top a hardwood floor, with a nightstand on the left side. Another pair of giant windows were placed on the back wall, and a punching bag hung in the furthest corner of the room.
"I haven't worn these yet," he explained as he pulled out a pair of boxers with the price tag still attached and handed them to Kate.
She chuckled, "Scooby Doo, Jack?" she asked as she looked at the vibrant cartoon character clad boxers.
"I like Scooby Doo," he replied as he continued to shuffle through his closet and pulled out a white spaghetti string tank top.
Kate arched an eyebrow at him and he quickly remarked, "My ex-girlfriend left that here, about six months ago," he replied.
"Oh," Kate smiled, "both of these are way too big for me."
"If you put them on, I can pin them and sew them for you," he offered.
"You sew?" she asked skeptically, still clad in a white bath towel.
"I suture, what's the difference?" he asked, "I'll go get my sewing stuff," he told as he went back into the closet apparently rifling through more stuff to find the sewing kit.
"Alright," she agreed, "Just don't peek," she asked as she dropped the towel to her waist and brought the oversized tank top over her head. Then dropped the towel to the floor as she pulled the extra-large bowers up her legs.
"Can I come out yet?" Jack asked from the closet. Kate smiled "Yep," she answered as she adjusted the straps on the tank top to the smallest they'd go.
"Alright I found some thread, I just hope I have enough," he explained as he took a seat on his bed and motioned for her to sit beside him.
"I've been meaning to ask you," she started as she took a seat on his soft comforter, "Why don't you have air conditioning?"
"Oh I do, it's just that the whole apartment building's A/C broke down last week, it should be fixed soon though," he explained as he moved her hair to over her shoulder and pulled the loose white material of the top back, pinning it carefully. Then did the same with the waist of the boxers.
"What was her name?" Kate asked as Jack began to stitch up the shirt.
"Who's name?" he asked, continuing to stitch.
"The girl I owe this shirt too," Kate replied, and smiled when she heard Jack chuckle.
"Her name was Mary," Jack divulged, "I broke up with her after two years because she was cheating on me," he paused for a moment, "My mom told me just to forgive her, that I wasn't going to find anyone better then her, but ever time I looked at her, I could only remember that she was cheating one me."
"That's terrible," Kate responded, "she was your last girlfriend before the plane crash?"
"Yeah," he muttered as he finished sewing Kate's top, "What about you?" he asked to break the awkward silence that always seemed to be between them.
"You mean my last boyfriend before the plane crash?" she asked hastily as she turned back too look at Jack. He nodded, and she sighed, "It was the Marshal I guess. He was after me to take me back to the states. He got close to me to take me down more quickly. It took time before I trusted people, and now it takes even more time," she explained.
"Do you trust me?" Jack asked, he knew he shouldn't have, he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable if he already hadn't done that. But he was surprised when she answered without hesitation, "Yes, I think you're the only person that I've met that I've trusted immediately."
He smiled as he cut the string, "I hope these hold you until we can go shopping."
"Jack, I don't need to go get new clothes," she replied as she turned to him.
"Kate you have blue jeans' that are so thin you can almost see through them," he rebutted, "I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow anyways, so we can stop off at the mall."
She grinned, knowing that he was right and that she wasn't going to win this argument, "thanks," she said gratefully.
Awww more bonding, soo ca-ute! But I gotta say my favorite chapter of this story is next chapters. It's like this one except like 100x the fluff.
Smilez4eva Thanks it gets even cuter next chapter
JasmineHR Oh yeah some stuff definitely happens, and Kate is eventually going to get a job, but something tragic (This time I mean it) is going to happen. I hope this answered all the questions about the Marshal. And BTW Ethan is here, with me, doing Pilates. I just couldn't let Charlie kill him so I gave him a bulletproof vest. But he swears he's good, and has even started teaching a flower course at the local university.
Ethan: (waves)
FanOfLOST Lol then what is it to drug users? Lol A story? I hope I didn't keep you clean for too long.
Pink Pinker OMG he looked so hot it was incredible, and my mom was like "No Sawyer, better…" and then she followed it with an R –rated remark. Lol and I was looking at the production photos of HC and there was one of Sawyer like on top of Kate and I was like 'W-T-F Mate!' I'm so glad that wasn't in the episode. Yes next week will be a drag though the streets on the back of a carriage, being pulled by mustangs…
Lostobsessivefreak Three words, A thank ya
Oreata Well this story loves you, it was all like "I hope Oreata reviews, because she's not returning my phone calls"
Evermore Lol Language excuse, I swear a lot too, and damn isn't even a swear word (in my opinion). I have to give him a big apartment, it adds in the excitement later…
CrAzYhOrSeGiRl88 Lol you want fluff, then the next chapter is all the fluff you want and more, seriously it's like a five-year-old girls room with all that princess crap decorating it and pink fluffy bedspread and pink fluffy pillows and a pink blow up chair and well you get the point.
Liz Waller Thanks for the thumbs up!
Vaughnloveralwaysandforev I'm glad you like it, and I'll keep updating when I can!
Next Chapter- If you guys loved this chapter you'll LOVE next chapter, its sooo my favorite! I can't wait to put it up!
Next Next Chapter- Hmm let's say it has a certain element of surprise (good surprise).
