A/N: Okay here we go last chapter. The song, as I hope at least some of you can tell by the lyrics, is The Scientist by Coldplay. And it's kind of long so bear with me. :) Thanks to all the reviewers! You guys and gals rock! I hope you enjoy the final chapter of Scratch...

"Jack were at least 2 miles away from camp, theirs absolutely nothing around, did you walk this far just to see me? Or...is their something you wish to tell me." she pushed, looking at him sincerely, she wanted an answer, and this time and no one was around to interrupt.

The sky grew cloudy, as the air around them became sticky and humid from the summer storm over their heads, that seemed to be coming their way in a matter of minutes. Except the two made no effort to move away from the coming rain. Kate still stood in front of him, one hand gripping his arm gently making sure he won't turn away from her. Or the question. She looked into his eyes, as he stared back into hers, for what seemed like forever.

"We should get back."

Disappointment washed over her, and it was clear on her face but she nodded nonetheless. They returned to the beach, after their trip of silence and split off into different directions.

Night had come. Jack and Kate spent most of what was left of the day away from each other, trying to dodge the questions and looks they received from the rest of the survivors. Now, Kate was sitting in front of a small fire by herself. But she preferred it that way really. The flames shone on her eyes as it danced on the shadows around her, it entranced her, and as hard as she tried, her thoughts kept going back to the certain Doctor that she knew she was head over feet over, since the first look into his soft heavenly eyes. She snapped out of her thoughts as she heard footsteps behind her.

"Hey Kate." Jack said as he came over to her side.

She bit her lip, not wanting to show she was happy to see him. "Hey." she said after a few minutes. She couldn't help but feel a little angry at him for just leaving their conversation in the jungle like that. He stood and watched her for a moment, trying to figure out how to undo this new wall between him. She could feel his eyes on her, she always could. Just like when she stood at the shore in the mornings, sometimes she could feel it. Watching over her, reassuring her she was safe to say the least.

"Let's go." he said suddenly.

Kate looked up quickly "What?"

"Let's get out of here." he said smiling.

A twitch of a small smile came on to her face "Where?"

"Oh I don't really know actually. I just want to get away, you know, run away." he answered.

She laughed at the irony, and he smiled, glad that she was laughing. He reached out his hand, she grabbed it as he pulled her to her feet. And he didn't let go of her hand as they entered the jungle, again, which was quickly becoming not just a unknown frightening place, but as the rain slowly began pouring steadily,and lightly from the sky it became their sanctuary. She felt the first drop on her cheek as they continued running through the thick jungle trees.

"But where are we going?" she asked, not that she minded where or how far it was. Not when he had her by the hand.

He only gave her a mischievous grin and pushed forward. Her heart jumped with anticipation as the rain staring pouring around them. She felt like as she was dreaming aloud. He finally stopped in front of her and let go of her hand.

"Close your eyes." he said.

She laughed lightly "Why? Can't I just---" she started as she tried to look past him.

He laughed "No, just close them."

She closed them and smiled a smug grin. "How do you know my eyes are really closed?" she asked playfully.

"I trust you." he answered simply.

This time she really did shut her eyes all the way. He grabbed both of her hands as he led her a little ways through some more foliage and making sure none of the branches hit her.

"You just wanted an excuse to take me by the hand again." she said holding on to him tightly.

It was a good thing she had her eyes closed because he couldn't help but blush at the part truth.

He stopped and glanced around then said "Alright you can open them now."

Her eyes slowly opened and immediately noticed the beauty of where she stood. No, it wasn't just a beach, it seemed to be a spot made just for them. It was untouched. It was pure. She didn't think that a simple beach that almost looked the same as the one they were just on would have such an effect on her.

"Its beautiful." was all that she managed to say.

The waves washed up gradually and continually making the sound illuminate around the two. The moon peaked behind the clouds and its reflection shined on the water in front of them.

Jack smirked "Yeah well...its quiet." he took a seat after he tossed a rock out of the way that landed in the water. After it skipped of course. She smiled and and walked over to his side and sat down close.

Her face grew serious "Jack...I need to tell you something."

"Okay." he said after a moment, seeing she had something on her mind.

She played with her fingers as she spoke " I just wanted to say I'm sorry. For going out on that hike even though you told me not to, I wasn't thinking. I just--"

"Kate stop. I'm the one who should be sorry. I overreacted. I didn't want anything to happen to you, and afterwards when I pushed you away...thats something I couldn't ever want..." he trailed on getting up then, and walked to the surf, and left her sitting there alone.

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry,

You don't know how lovely you are,

I had to find you, tell you I need ya,

And tell you I set you apart,

Tell me your secrets, and ask me your questions,

Oh lets go back to the start,

Running in circles, coming in tails,

Heads on a science apart,

She thought back to the past days, how it had all come down to this moment. Him not speaking to her, her not eating and getting sick from it, then the almost moment where she was about to get a breakthrough from Jack, to right here and now. Was this what she wanted? Was he someone she could be happy with? She promised herself she wouldn't fall in love, they would always end up getting hurt in the end. But he was willing to take a chance on her. She was willing to take a chance on him...

Nobody said it was easy,

It's such a shame for us to part,

Nobody said it was easy,

No one ever said it would be this hard,

Oh take back to the start

The clouds pushed away and the moon with the stars became that much clearer. She stood up, her heart was beating what seemed to be a thousand times a minute as she neared him.

He turned to her when he heard her footsteps "Kat--" she ran up to him and crushed her lips on his. Surprised for a split second but as soon as it came it was gone in a flash, as he wrapped his arms around her.

I was just guessing at numbers and figures,

Pulling the puzzles apart,

Questions of science, science and progress

Do not speak as loud as my heart,

And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me,

Oh and I rush to the start,

Running circles, chasing tails,

Coming back as we are

She melted in his embrace as she pressed herself up hard against his strong body, and ran her fingers up his chest. The passionate kiss lasted until the need for air became to much, after if broke they leaned in close still. Their lips red and faces flushed that neither wanted to end.

Nobody said it was easy,

Oh it's such a shame for us to part,

Nobody said it was easy,

No one ever said it would be so hard,

I'm going back to the start.

"Hi..." she said lazily, smiling and very satisfied.

He smiled and replied "Hi." then went in for another kiss.

The next morning, Claire was playing with her laughing baby when she spotted Kate nearing her with a blush and a grin carrying a water bottle.

"Who did you get that water from Kate?" Claire said smiling.

"I can't get my own water?" Kate replied trying to play it off.

"I just didn't think staring at a water bottle was something to go all girly over."

"I'm not acting girly."

"Then stop smiling."

She tried to make a straight face but ultimately lost that battle every time "I can't!"

Claire smiled big "You're acting like a love-struck fool. You two were gone a long time last night, what were you doing out there?"she asked knowing some of the truth, but still curious.

This time Kate smiled big "You really want to know?"

Claire nodded enthusiastically.

"Are you sure want to know?"

"Yes yes I want to know! I'm been dying for something to happen between you and him since day one! Tell me," she whispered "Is he a good kisser? Like you know good?"

Kate laughed "Why do you think I was smiling when I came over here with a water bottle?" Truth be told she had a "hard" time getting the water from Jack. He kept pulling the bottle away from her as she was reaching for it, just so he could kiss her.

"You know a simple yes or no would do just fine." she said sarcastically.

Kate smiled and replied "Yes Claire he's very good kisser. Happy?" after she continued walking over to her tent.

Behind her, Claire was overjoyed and clapping silently. "So you two made up then?" she yelled over to her.

Kate stopped and turned to her, thought for a moment and and answered "I guess you can say we started over... from scratch."