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THIS is Skate story although in this chapter it won't seem it. stick with me!

KATE

She didn't know why Jack had asked her to help him with mango picking, he was perfectly capable of doing it himself in her eyes. She knew he was trying to cheer her up with his lame jokes about Hurley, but all she could do was smile faintly, before her mind wandered into her own little world again.

I know they have been trying to help me, but I just want to be on my own...

Nearly everyday now, she had been visiting the waterfall. She would sit by the waters edge, it gently lapping over her feet as she hummed to herself softly, it was where she felt most at peace. It was almost as if she could feel Sawyers' presence there. She would smile happily for a moment, pick up her stuff and wander back to the beach. There she would make up some lame excuse to Jack and the others about where she had been.

She remembered the day that had swum together, they way he had teased her, tickled her and how she had felt so safe and happy. She remembered the look on his face when they were together, his playful eyes, his toned body. She remembered how his eyes ran over her body when they were swimming. She remembered...but they were memories. She would never see him again.

It took her a while to notice that she was actually in front of Jack and he had stopped a few moments before. She looked behind and saw him with his arms crossed looking at her.

"Oh" she said surprised. "What's wrong Jack?" she asked genuinely confused.

He sighed and walked up to her.

"Kate...what's wrong with YOU? It took you nearly a whole minute to notice that I'd stopped walking. Lately, you never smile, well a real smile. You're always quiet and when you do speak, it's like you have to put a lot of effort into it"

He finished looking at her sadly. It took Kate a while to process what he had said but when she was done she swallowed hard and put on her bravest smile.

"Jack...I'm FINE really" she said, but Jack stepped towards her and shook his head again.

"No Kate," he whispered. "You're not okay." with that he pushed a stray curl behind her ear and she looked at him nervously.

What is he doing? she asked herself, but before she knew it, Jack stepped towards her and pressed his lips against hers softly. Kate's face showed registered shock for a moment before she pulled him closer, wrapping her arms around him. She felt so...wanted. She saw his dirty blond hair, his mischievous eyes and his adorable smile. And she knew that she wanted him more than ever. She pulled him closer still, their lips kissing softly, she deepened the kiss although he seemed reluctant.

Why is he taking things slowly? this isn't like him at all she thought. She opened her eyes and saw Jack's face.

Wait! this...isn't Sawyer it's Jack. What are you doing?

She couldn't believe what she had just done. She had kissed Jack, believing it was Sawyer. She was going truly mad. She pulled away sharply and Jack looked at her, upset.

"What? Kate?" he asked.

"What was that all about Jack?" Kate whispered to him dangerously.

Jack bowed his head before telling her awkwardly." I'm sorry Kate, it just seemed like well-"

They were interrupted by the sudden noise of leaves and twigs. They looked at each other nervously untill Kate edged towards the bushes catiously. She listened and heard voices.

"He's gonna die unless we find that bloody doctor"

"You think I don't know that? We'd better hurry,"

"Don't tell me what to do, I say we leave him here."

"Ana! Are you that selfish?"

"No I just think-shhhhh I hear something"

That's what Kate heard until she stood on a twig. She silently cursed herself at her stupidity and beckoned to Jack, who had heard it too obviously.

"Kate, they said Doctor. maybe they mean-" he began.

"You? yes I thought so too" Kate whispered. She took out a gun from her boots and Jack looked at her surprised.

"Kate where-" he hissed but she placed a finger on her lips.

"Where else would have stolen the key to the case?" she whispered laughingly. He shook his head smiling and Kate whispered

"Okay 1, 2 ,3 GO!" and they jumped out at the unsuspecting party.

"Put your hands up!" she shouted. They all did except somebody at the back who walked forwards carrying something.

"Kate? Jack? Thank god!" he smiled and Kate looked at him shocked.

"Michael?" she whispered frightened.

"Yes it's me, I survived the raft listen, there's not much time to explain but I need your help. Well, HE needs your help"

and with that, he lowered the man to the floor and Kate's heart stopped for what she swore was a minute. All eyes were on her as she dropped to the floor crying. She clutched Sawyer in her arms.