"We need more guava seeds." Sun says the morning after as we sit planting, "what do you say?"
"Jack kissed me." I blurt out.
Her jaw drops and she just stares at me smiling for a few seconds.
"Well, I was talking about the garden, but ok…" she answers slowly.
I sigh heavily and look at her miserably.
"So why are you sad?" she asks, "I mean, it was pretty obvious for all of us that something is happening between the two of you… I think it's great."
"It's great, it really is. It's just confusing. I mean, we've never known before this happened and now… it's almost like living together. And there's so much about us we don't know." I say lowering my head.
"Kate," she starts and I look at her, "my own husband didn't even know I can speak English."
"Yeah, good point." I say chuckling, "it's just… more complicated things."
"OK," she nods, "then why are you still here sitting next to me? Jack is one of the most patient men I have ever met. I'm sure that whatever it is you have to tell him – he is willing to listen."
"Yeah," I answer nodding, "you're right." I rise from my seat and wipe off the back of my pants, "I'll bring back some guava seeds."
Jack's P.O.V:
"Don't you ever wonder, though?" Sayid asks me.
"All the time." I confess, "but I was always able to not let my curiosity get the better of me. I'm not gonna change this now."
"Makes it easier when you have 40-something more people to think about." He answers.
"And that, of course. Bottom line, there is just way too much going on around here as it is. We don't need to add that to our list of things to worry about." I say.
"Worry about what?" Kate asks approaching.
"Um, doomsday button." I answer.
"Oh." She says, "what happened to it?"
"Nothing, we were just wondering what would happen if we'd… stop executing." Sayid answers.
"Not this again…" she smiles tiredly shaking her head.
"Well Kate, you have to admit it's interesting to see if Desmond was right." He says, "is it really possible for the faith of the world to be linked to one simple key?"
"Who knows?" she answers shrugging.
I reach up and wipe some mud from her cheek. She looks at me questioningly.
"You had mud." I answer shrugging and she nods uncomfortably.
"Anyway…" Sayid continues looking at me and Kate quickly, "it doesn't seem logical. Maybe it's connected to this island, maybe something will happen to this island here if we don't push the button, but the whole world?"
Just then, Shannon approaches with Vincent following her.
"Hey." She says and stands next to Sayid, "what are the brains of the island discussing about?"
I smile at her comment.
"Well, we were thinking about rationing. And you know, those face creams of yours can turn out pretty handy." I say teasing her.
"Not funny." She answers less than amused, "Sayid, the dog is restless again."
"He probably just misses his owners." He answers.
"Oh good, 'cause I thought it's just because he misses his big puffy cushion back home." She answers rolling her eyes.
Sayid smiles and kisses her cheek.
"Come on, I'll walk him with you." He answers taking the leash from her hand.
"Only if you'll let me leave him at the jungle this time." She answers and he laughs softly.
I chuckle looking at them walking away.
"What is it?" Kate smiles amused.
"That's sweet." I answer shrugging, "they're complete opposites. And they make it work."
"Jack?" she asks tilting her head and smiling at me.
"Hmm?" I respond.
"Let's talk." She answers simply.
"Let's." I answer grinning and look at her with anticipation.
She rolls her eyes at me in reply and grabs my arm pulling me towards a secluded part of the shore.
Next chapter: finally the dude opens up!
