Chapter 35- Promise Me
"C'mon, let's go!" Sayid said, pulling Alex to the small boat that was shuttling the castaways from the beach to the ship.
"Um, let's wait for the next boat." Alex replied, biting her lip.
"What's wrong?" Sayid asked in a gentle voice, pushing Alex's hair from her face.
"It's just that…I've lived here all my life. This is the only home I've had. I don't know anything about life off the island. I don't want to leave." Alex whispered, looking away from him.
Sayid raised her chin so she was looking into his eyes. "Think of the baby, Alex. Claire gave birth safely, but there's no guarantee."
A tear slid down her cheek. "I know." She whispered.
"I'm not going to leave you, Alex. I love you, and I'd never let anything happen to you." Sayid brushed her tears away. "I swear."
Alex took a shaky breath and gave him a watery smile. "I'm ready to go."
The couple stepped into the waiting boat, joining Sawyer, Kate and the Pace family.
The boat's engine revved and chugged away from shore, heading through the waves to the massive ship.
Turning around in her seat, Alex said a silent good bye to her island. She squeezed Sayid's hand.
"Don't let go." She whispered, leaning her head on his shoulder.
AN: I'm the biggest liar in the world! Sorry it took a million years to post, I'm working at the libaray and it's taking up a lot of my time. I got today off so I'm trying to post at least a chapter in each of my stories. If I have time, I'll try to post chapter 36 today. Sorry again!