Meh.
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'I am slowly going crazy...1-2-3-4-5-6-switch.'
'Crazy going slowly am I...6-5-4-3-2-1-switch.'
'I am slowly going crazy...1-2-3-4-5-6-switch.'
'Crazy going am I-'
Claire was laying on the ground inside her shelter on the beach, staring at the ceiling. The tarp shifted outside, she hoped it wasn't Sawyer with Aaron, she needed time to think.
"Claire, I brought you some water.. oh, sorry, did I wake you up?"
It was Shannon, almost as bad Aaron, but at least she'll go away if you start talking about Sayid. "Nope, just thinking."
"Oh, is about that song again?"
Claire had to chuckle a bit, ever since Shannon had taught her the 'So Not Going Crazy' song, as she dubbed it, Claire couldn't get it out of her head."Yes, it is sooo annoying. It won't go away, no matter what!"
Shannon laughed, "It'll go away eventually, maybe you should teach Sawyer it, get it stuck in his head." Shannon looked around, "Where's Aaron?"
"With Sawyer." Lately it seemed as if he didn't mind taking care Aaron, he even stopped charging. Claire paused, "Hey, uh, Shannon, do you miss Sayid?"
Shannon looked at the ground, her eyes following imaginary swirls and patterns, "No, not really." And it was hard to say… but true. "Really it took a while, but I learned that life goes on," she repeated quietly, "life goes on." Shannon looked up, "Why?"
Claire averted her eyes from Shannon, "No reason really."
"You miss him, I know, we all know, you haven't been out of your tent except to dump Aaron off on Sawyer for days. I have taken over getting the water for you." Shannon paused, giving her a stern look, "Why? You two weren't really an item.. or were you?"
Claire smiled a half-smile, "No, never really. I just miss him. I miss his jokes- his sense of humor, his smile, his laugh, his never-ending guitar playing, that annoying puppy-quality that just makes you want to hit him, yet give him a big hug at the same time.." (Shannon mumbled something about bashing him over the head with a stick rather than giving him a hug).. "I think I do miss him. I do."
Shannon looked at Claire. How could she miss someone like Charlie? His annoying little laugh, and that smirk, and that whole puppy quality- more like evil little minion quality. Claire was obviously crazy, but crazy is as crazy does. Shannon smiled, "Hey, Claire, how about you go and get the waters the next couple of days…" Claire gave her a blank look; Shannon continued, "where Charlie is…" recognition came over Claire's face, "and I'll watch the old diape- I mean Aaron for you."
Claire eyed Shannon, it wasn't like her to offer something without getting anything in return, in fact, Claire would be surprised if Shannon and Sawyer were related. "And… what else?"
Shannon laughed, no water duty, no awkward looks, yes! "Nothing, just go get your man!"
"Fine… but he's not my man, he's my friend… I miss him, but in a totally platonic way."
Shannon rolled her eyes, "Suurrrre.."
------skip a day ahead… to the next water trip------
"Here you go Shannon, be sure to lay him down for his nap-"
"I know, I know, just go. I'm getting thirsty." Shannon laughed at Claire, she was so cautious with Aaron, yet sometimes it seems as if she took total disdain in him.
"Ha, go get it yourself," Shannon gave Claire a stern look, "fine, I'll get it myself."
"That's what I thought," Shannon yelled as Claire's retreating figure slowly made her way into the dark spontaneous jungle. Shannon sighed and looked at the baby, "Well diaper bag, lets take you to Sawyer."
Shannon stood up with Aaron on her hip, and made what seemed like on of the longest walks of her life. A southern drawl shook her out of her revere, "Can I help you Sticks?"
"I was wondering if you could watch the tot for me?"
Sawyer looked around the beach, "Where did the Mamacita go?"
"She's off on business, now will you watch him or not?"
Sawyer laughed, "What are ya gonna give me?"
Shit! Shannon looked around, she had totally forgot to bring something. "Well, you could keep him for as long as you want.." Sawyer raised an eyebrow.. that's when a brilliant idea struck Shannon, "I could teach you the song!"
"What song you talkin' about Sweetcheeks?"
Shannon scoffed, "Take him," she shoved Aaron into his arms and took a seat in the sand, "see it goes, 'I am slowy going-'…"
Later, Sawyer would regret ever asking Shannon for anything.
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Oddly satisfied with this chapter… a little bit. Have fun on your tirp lostlorenzo…
Anywhoo next chappy is claire/charlie. And sorry lorry-enzo, but the next update will be on Wednesday, hopfully you'll catch it sometime… thanks so much for the reviews and have fun!