This is taking place after "Numbers"

The day seemed to drag on forever. It had been hours since Sayid went to look for the french lady with Hurley, Jack, and Charlie. It was already nightfall and Shannon appeared worried. "He'll be ok,Shannon," Kate said approaching Shannon by the fire. "Im not worried," Shannon said blowing Kate off and walking away. But deep down Shannon was worried. She really cared for Sayid. It had been a long time since she had really cared for anyone.

:FLASHBACK:

Shannon and three other girls eating lunch at a table in highschool,during their senior year. They are obviously popular.

Blonde girl: "So, Shannon..What has that hot brother of yours been up to?"

"A..he's my step brother..and B...gross!" Shannon replied.

Red haired girl: "All I know is that I would kill to be his step sister."

All the girls laughed while Shannon playfully rolled her eyes. Shannon soon turned her attention on a dark haired guy, someone she had never seen before. "Hey..who is that guy?" Shannon asked her friends."Im not sure..I think he's new," replied the blonde. Shannon continued to stare..

-Science Class later on in the day-

Teacher: "This project will account for 1/3 of your grade. So this means you must work well with your partners or else you will fail..Lets see here..Shannon Rutherford, your partner will be...Shane Anderson."

Shannon's heart stopped..She was partners with the new boy.

Teacher: "Ok students, get with your partners to discuss your projects."

As Shannon approached the James Dean looking Shane, she got butterflies. Shannon was not used to this. Shannon loved shopping and making fun of younger girls and dating football players. Could she really be attracted to someone like Shane? "Hey!" Shannon said with a nervous smile to Shane. "Look...I know youre popular and you think youre better than me but you will not mess up this project. I need a good grade if I want to get into a good college. So just go put on your makeup or something," Shane said. Shannon was stunned. She raised one of her eyebrows and said "I didnt think I was better than you...but now I do." Shane laughed...and than he paused..."My name is Shane by the way."..."Im Shannon..." They both smiled.

:END FLASHBACK:

Standing by a tree Shannon staring off into the distance.

"Hurley got the battery," Michael yelled.

Hearing that Shannon knew they were back. She frantically searched for Sayid. She passed Jack sitting with Kate, and Hurley sitting with Charlie.

Just then, someone tapped on her shoulder. She turned around. "Looking for me?" Sayid said with a smile. Shannon hugged Sayid tightly. "I told you I would be fine," exclaimed Sayid. Shannon just looked at him..."I...I knew you would. But I coudnt help but worry." Shannon and Sayid walked over to the fire. Shannon helped him remove his backpack. Boone stared at them from a distance.

The next morning the sun shined brighter than ever. Shannon went to look for Sayid at the hut where they were working on the translations. Sayid wasnt there but his stuff was. Shannon started looking through the papers to see if she could help out any further. While picking up the map, a burnt photo of a woman fell on to the table. Shannon picked it up and noticed that there was writing on the back. She saw Sayid walking over to the table and quickly put down the photo. "Worried about me again?" Sayid said with a smile. "I thought I might be able to help you with something," said Shannon. "Oh good. I would enjoy the company. Maybe you could..." Shannon cut Sayid off mid sentence. "Who is she?" she asked. "She,who?" said Sayid. "The girl...the girl in the picture..who is she?"

"Shes...shes no one," Sayid replied. "Dont tell me shes no one..She obviously means something to you because you are keeping the picture even after it has been burnt." Sayid was silent. "Sayid...talk to me," Shannon said,obviously upset. Still nothing from Sayid. "Fine," Shannon replied with tears in her eyes as she walked away.

:FLASHBACK:

"How do I look?" said Shannon staring at herself in the mirror. Her hair was done up and she was wearing an elegant dress..She was getting ready for the prom. "Well?" she said turning from the mirror. "Its a little too skimpy if you ask me."

"Boone?" Shannon said confusingly. "Shan, what do you want me to say? This guy is no good. You are so much better than him. He's just..he is just using you for your money," Boone replied. "Boone, I know youre worried. But me and Shane have been dating for a year. He loves me...and I love him..I feel like a better person with him...like...like Im important."

"Shannon. I think you are important," Boone replied. "Boone...its just not the same." Later at the Prom Shane could not stop staring at Shannon; he was in love. But something was obviously bothering him. "Whats wrong?" asked Shannon. Shane paused..."Oh..its just a family problem but its nothing to be concerned with...You are so gorgeous. This year with you has been amazing. I love you so much." Shannon teared up.."I love you too," she said while resting her head on his shoulder as they danced the night away.

The Monday after the Prom came really fast. But Shane seemed to be avoiding Shannon. Shannon finally caught up with him after lunch. "So do you want to tell me why you have been ignoring me?" Shannon asked. "Shannon...I just dont think this is gonna work anymore." Shannon started to cry. "What!" She said. "Look..pretty soon we will be going to college...and long distance relationships just dont work," said Shane. Shannon cried even more and than she grew angry. "How can you do this? How can you tell me on Saturday that you LOVE me, and on Monday, break up with me?" asked Shannon. "I wouldnt expect you to understand," replied Shane. "Why! Huh...Why? Because Im just some dumb, rich girl? You said you loved me...dont you love me?" Shane hesitated..and than he replied "No." Shannon ran off and jumped into her car driving home. She ran inside with tears streaming down her face. "Shan? Whats wrong?" asked Boone. "You were right..you were right about him..He broke up with me," sobbed Shannon. Boone hugged Shannon and said "Its alright."

:END FLASHBACK:

Shannon sat by the fire..It was already night time and her and Sayid had not talked all day. Boone approached Shannon. "What are you sulking about now,Shan?" Boone said. "Its Sayid..He is hung up on this photo...and he wont tell me why," replied Shannon. "Shannon..you are such a hypocrite. How can you expect someone to be honest with you when you arent being honest with them?" Boone asked. "What are you talking about," asked Shannon. "Shannon...come on! We slept together...you are lieing to him about it. He may be hung up on some picture but what we did is much worse. If you tell him..yeah, you will be telling the truth..but do you really think he would want you still? I suggest you end things now." Boone walked away while Shannon sat there thinking about what to do. Later that night Shannon walked up to Sayid. "I dont want to talk about the photo,Shannon," said Sayid. "I just...I just want us to be honest with eachother,Sayid," Shannon told him. "It is too painful to talk about. Do you even know what its like to love someone? I dont believe you do." Shannon teared up and threw down a book that she was holding, and walked away. Sayid picked the book up. It was Shannon's diary. He opened it up and there was a note. The note read:

Sayid,

These are all of my deepest thoughts and secrets. I have never shared them with anyone...Until now..I want to share them with you because I feel really close to you. I hope you will not judge me on my past, but on how I have dealt with it.

Shannon

Sayid continued to read.

:FLASHBACK:

Four years after highschool is over...

Shannon is walking down the streets of LA when a man with long,dark hair stops her. "Shannon? Shannon Rutherford? Its me...Its Shane Anderson." Shannon was stunned..."Wow, you look different. I havent seen you in forever," Shannon replied. "Yeah,I know...Hey..do you want to get some lunch?" asked Shane. "Yeah," said Shannon. After eating lunch for a while, Shannon asked Shane the question she had been dieing to know the answer to.."Shane, why did you break up with me?" Shane paused.."Shannon, lets not drudge up any old,bad memories." "No! No, I want to know...I deserve to know," said Shannon. "Shannon, why? Why do you have to know? Its been four years," Shane asked. "Because...Because I havent been able to fall in love with anyone since you. You owe me this...please," Shannon said in a desperate manner. "Shannon...the day before prom my mom told me she had cancer. We couldnt afford the treatment and I didnt know what to do..but Boone...Boone came to me and told me that he would pay me anything to break up with you...anything! I had to Shannon, I had to..My mom needed the money..she would have died...you have to understand," Shane said in a sad way. "Im...Im not hearing this," Shannon said. "Shannon,please...please know that I didnt want to..I had to...Look..I have to go..Im really sorry." Shane threw down money for the bill and walked away. Shannon sat there stunned. When Shannon arrived back at her house Boone was there. "How was your day,Shan?" he asked. "Good," replied Shannon knowing what her brother had done. "Thats good...Im going for a swim," replied Boone. Shannon knew just then that things would never be the same. She felt empty,alone,different. She wasnt the same since she found out..and Boone would realize that soon enough...

:END FLASHBACK:

To be continued...