(A/N: This is the sequel to Saving Kate. If you haven't read that story, then I advise you do, or you'll be hopelessly lost at first. Lol. Enjoy!)

Disclaimer: In my (and LostRayne's) own little world, Evangeline would be married to Matt, and Josh would babysit their kids. Lol. Unfortunately, reality isn't as kind as my mind is, so I don't own Lost. And the lyrics go to Coldplay.

-Ends Meet-

-Chapter 1-

-Let Me In-

Stars shot out across the sky, flying to greet the nighttime darkness. Wheezing could be heard from a certain cave, along with mixed sobs of emotion.

Jack held Kate to his chest, rocking her back and forth, "You're okay. You're alive. Everything's okay…"

Kate was silent, the color regaining slowly in her otherwise pale face.

"…Kate?" Jack questioned, concern growing his voice.

Kate opened her mouth to speak, but closed it on second thought. She didn't want to hear anything -face anything- in her life just yet. Her eyesight traveled over the dark crevices in the cave, almost as if she was looking for something.

"Kate?" Jack repeated, "Can you talk?" His voice had reached a new level, and bittersweet tears still streamed down his face.

Kate looked over at him, still getting the feeling that she didn't want to talk just yet, and a certain hollow filled her eyes, the sparkle gone.

All Jack wanted to hear was her soothing voice, telling him it'd all be okay. Right now, he wasn't even sure if she'd make it through the night.

But nothing came from the beautiful woman lying against his chest. She couldn't even move.

Jack eased her back down onto the makeshift bed, making sure she was comfortable. Pulling a dark strand of her chocolate brown hair away from her face, he couldn't help but smile down at her. To see her this way made his heart break.

"J-Jack…" Kate managed out.

Jack jumped a little, surprised at the sound of her voice. "Yeah?" He didn't want to press too much down her all at once.

"Don't l-leave me here tonight." Kate avoided his eyes.

Jack sighed and caressed her hand lightly, "I won't ever leave you, Kate. I promise."

In the early hours of the morning, Kate woke up once more, her breath short. She could hear Jack beside her, sleeping lightly. He had finally given in to the world of slumber hours after Kate had surrendered to sleep. Kate had no intention of waking him up; he needed the rest badly. She didn't have the strength, nor the heart, to wake him for nothing.

She sat there silently, letting the wilderness sounds fill her ears, and the earthy smell fill her nostrils. A couple hours ago, it would have been possible that she would never do those things again. And the option still lay open, though it was growing thinner by the minute.

Earlier, she had heard Jack talking to Locke and Sun, explaining what had happened. It was obvious Jack still hated the man -the tone in his voice showed that- but someone had to know.

Now the morning twilight was just beginning to appear, erasing the depths of the night away. But memories were still inflicted upon Kate's mind, and it was apparent that she wasn't going to lose sight of them soon. Jack had actually told her he loved her, which had been a surprise to both of them. Him, because he never knew that he had the courage to speak words powerful as those again.

Kate quickly clamped her eyes shut as Jack stirred. She didn't want to face the awkward moment that was bound to happen yet.

-LOST-

Steal my heart and hold my tongue.
I feel my time, my time has come.
Let me in, unlock the door.
I've never felt this way before.

(A/N: So, how'd you like it? R&R! Also, sorry for the short chapter, update tomorrow.)