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Authors Note- Sorry for the long no update period. Here it is (Thanks for everyone for there plot ideas)

Chapter Six-

Jack, Locke and Sayid made there way through the hatch airlock. They were going to investagate the current problem with the food, which Locke had just mentioned to Jack. So, Jack had asked Sayid and Locke to come with him and check it out. He was also, questioning Locke about his still passive descision to not attack the others, especially after tonight. So, he was completely un aware when he saw Kate and Sawyer about to kiss. Sayid and Locke, being behind him, exchanged nervous looks. Then, Locke was about to move Jack away when the words sprang from his mouth.

"What the hell are you two doing?" He said. His hands were balled into fists. Knuckles white. His eyes glared at Sawyer and Kate. Kate turned a shade of red and moved to the computer room. While Sawyer, seeing the hurt, anger and shock in his eyes, had a victory smirk on his face. Finally, after a few minutes, he spoke.

"Something you need Doc'? Or are you just going to stare at me all night?" Locke grabbed Jacks arm.

"Lets go check it out Jack." He said. "Come on." He, finally, was able to move Jack away into the pantry, while Sayid and Sawyer staired at each other for a few moments.

"What do you need Muhamid?" Sawyer asked.

"Jack and Locke asked me to come with them. Someone is stealing food. Or hording it." He added. Sawyer narrowed his eyes.

"Then why didn't you go with the good Doc'?"

"I was." He said. "But, now seeing what I have seen, I have a question for you Sawyer." He said. Seeing Kate and Sawyer together reminded him of Shannon and him. His heart burned. His eyes were stinging with tears. None of them saw Kate move out of the computer room, just as they heard something glass break. Kate jumped.

Kate moved to where she could see Sawyer. And Sayid. Her curiosity got the better of her and she continued to listen.

"Fire away." Sawyer said. Playing with a random twig.

"Kate." HE started. "Do you love her?" Sawyer's head sprung up. Kate's eyes grew wide. Love!

"What?" Sawyer said, mumbling. "Do I what!"

"Love her. Its an easy question." Sawyer stayed quiet at that moment. Kate shifted to a more comfortable position.

"If you mean, that I would do anything' for her. Give anything. Then yeah, I guess I do." He said. Kate felt tears slide down her face. Love…. She looked at the closed pantry door. Hearing Jack and Locke talking. Then hearing Sawyer's confession. Sayid looked up and smiled at her. Sawyer turned around. Seeing her. "How long you been there Freckles?" He asked. His eyes trying to meet hers. Her eyes darting all over the place.

"Long enough." She said. Sawyer rose and walked over to her. His face being inches from hers. He wiped away a tear from her cheek. Kate backed away and pushed through him and Sayid. Closing the air lock door behind her. Sawyer ran a hand through his hair.

"Son-of-a-Bitch." He said finally. Finally, he was actually able to be with Kate, the women he would do anything for. The women he loved, though he still didn't know how Jack knew about that… He looked back at Sayid and then at the pantry. Making up his mind, he raced after Kate.

Kate ran through the jungle, to the beach. She had to think. Sawyer loved her! The word frightened her. Love. The only man she had loved was Tom. But, somehow, she felt the same around Sawyer… she pushed the thought out of her head. She stopped to catch her breath. She heard Sawyer yelling her name from the jungle.

"Kate? C'mon Freckles!" She heard him say. "Kate!" She heard him draw closer. Until she saw his shadow covered body. She knew he saw her.

"Sawyer, please I…. I need to be alone." Sawyer ignored her. He moved closer to her. Kate turned and began to run, Sawyer gently caught her arm.

"Don't run." He said. "Please. Don't run." He said. Holding both her arms in his hands. She was trembling. Kate looked at Sawyer, who's eyes were bright even in the darkness. Sawyer moved forward and kissed her. After a few moments, they pulled away. Kate looked at him. "Now that wasn't too bad no was it? Hell, the look on Jacks face was priceless." He said. Kate gave him a look.

"Stop that Sawyer." She said.

"What?" He said. "Don't like me putting down your boyfriend?"

"He's is not my boyfriend." Kate said. Sawyer rose an eyebrow.

"Yeah?" He asked. "I guess I kind of replaced his position huh?"

"His position?"

"Yeah." Sawyer said. "He's the hero. And the hero always gets the girl." He said. He laughed. "Though, I'm not a hero Freckles."

"Yeah. Never did a good thing in your life?" She said. Sawyer gave her a surprised look.

"What?"

"That's what you told Charlie." She said. In a whisper. "That night you took the guns. Sawyer, I…what were you planning to do with the guns." Sawyer moved away from her. Walking a little ways.

"I'm not sure." He said finally. 'But you were right." HE said. Looking at her.

"Right about what James?"

TBC

(Sorry it was short. )