"Well, um, you see… Charlie wants me to check on Claire's baby so I got to get to the beach," Jack said, making a point. He looked at Kate and she was staring at the ground, fiddling with her fingers while sitting cross-legged. Jack sighed.
"I guess that can wait for tomorrow, huh?" he said, using a finger to raise Kate's head up by the chin. She smiled at him sweetly.
"Thanks, Jack," she said, her gaze not moving. She stared at his deep hazel eyes, not daring to look away.
"You know, Kate, if you were never on this island, I would have no clue what I would do. And I'm serious, too," Jack said quietly, looking at the ground.
"Well, if you weren't here, I'd be the loner of the island. And I'm also serious," Kate said, smiling.
"Well, then, thank God we're here, huh?" Jack said, chuckling. Kate didn't think about it, but she didn't care. She dove at Jack, and kissed him. Jack was shocked, but he gave into the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, but as Jack was putting his hands on Kate' back, the tent was open.
"What the-?" a voice cried. Kate quickly got off Jack, and stared at the tent opening to find Sawyer. "Whoa," Sawyer said, his face in a look of shock, "So, Freckles, you finally gave in? What are you two doing in here anyways, Doc?"
Jack frowned at the mention of 'Doc'.
"Wait," Sawyer interrupted as Jack was about to say something, "I don't think I want to know." He zippered up the flaps and left Kate and Jack alone.
Kate looked at Jack, who was smiling warmly at her.
"Well," Jack said, "we were caught." He chuckled. Kate didn't laugh, she just continued to smile at Jack. She blushed, and looked down, trying to hid the redness on her face.
"Jack, have you ever loved someone?" Kate asked. Jack was taken off guard from the question. He looked at Kate with a confused expression.
"What?" he said, shocked.
"Have you ever been in love?" Kate repeated, sitting with her legs close to her chest. She wrapped her arms around her legs and rested her head on her knees.
"Well…" Jack started to say. "Yes, actually. With this girl named Sarah. We were married."
"Excuse me?" Kate asked, her eyes widening. "Married?"
Jack nodded sadly. "But we're not together anymore." Kate sighed with relief. Jack stared at her oddly.
"What's so great about that?" Jack asked.
Kate shrugged. "Nothing. So, are you in love right now?"
"Maybe," Jack replied, smiling.
"Okay… well, 'maybe' is vague. Yes or no, Jack?" Kate asked, trying to make his answer clearer. Jack sighed, giving up. He grinned and chuckled.
"Okay, fine. Yes, I am in love right now. Happy?"
"Yes, actually, I am," Kate said, grinning. "So, who's this special someone of yours?" Kate asked eagerly.
"You."