Summary: Claire has a nightmare and Boone has sunscreen.
Characters: Claire, Boone.
Pairings: Claire/Boone friendship.
Distribution: lost-forum
Disclaimer: Don't own them, don't sue.
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AN: Thanks to everyone who's been reviewing, it means a lot and it's what convinces me to get this chapters up ASAP. This one is a bit later then usual cos I've been busy, but I promise to have the next chapter up at the usual time. :)

Run. Running fast. Dark. Forest. Dark. Rock. Black Rock. Scream.

Claire shot up, breathing deeply.

"Bad dream?"

Her head shot around to see Boone sitting against the wall beside her, his head rolled to the side curiously.

"Seriously, are you okay? You were whimpering," he noted, concern in his eyes. He pushed himself up and handed her a cup of water. She accepted it a grateful smile on her lips and sipped it in large gulps.

"I'm fine," she whispered a moment later. A scowl formed on Boone's pretty face when Claire started glancing around the cave nervously. Something about her nervousness worried him, leaving a slightly nauseous curl in the pit of his stomach.

"Claire, what's wrong? You can be honest with me," he urged. She sighed and raked a slightly shaky hand through her curls.

"Honestly Boone, it was just a dream," she pressed, the corners of her lips twitching upwards at his concern. Boone nodded, reluctantly accepting her claim. "What're you doing here anyway? Not that I don't love seeing you, but I thought everyone was at that golf tournament they set up." Boone smirked and cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Trying to get rid of me?" he teased, the mood suddenly feeling much more light. Claire blushed and started twisting her hair around her pinkie.

"Oh, it's not that, it's just I figured you'd be-"

"Claire. Claire, it's fine. I was just kidding," Boone assured, a full-fledged grin on his face now. Claire's blush darkened and she ducked her head.

"Oh, right. I knew that," she insisted, nodding rapidly. Boone chuckled and handed her a long, slim tube. "What's this?"

"Sunscreen. I won it, figured you might like some," Boone offered. Claire smiled gratefully.

"Thanks, I appreciate it," she admitted, placing it in her large bag. Boone shrugged.

"No problem. Anyway," he started, getting to his feet, "I should go. Sun's almost down, don't want to be wandering the path all night." Claire nodded, a soft, wistful smile on her lips.

"Come back tomorrow?" she asked, a silent plea in her tone. Boone stared down at her for a moment before nodding his agreement.

"Tomorrow. Until then." He lingered in the cave entrance for a moment, then wave and headed off down the path.