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CHAPTER 17
Kate awoke to the delicious sensation of one Jack Shephard kissing the back of her neck. She smiled and stretched like a cat and Jack laughed expecting her to purr. Kate rolled over in his arms so she was facing him. She smiled at him and buried her face in his shoulder and leaning up to nibble on his neck. She was rewarded by Jack lightly swatting her on the butt.
"Knock it off, you little vampire." Jack teased as Kate giggled into him.
"But you taste so good" Kate muttered as she nipped lightly at his ear. Jack flipped her over so she was on her back as he towered over her. Kate quickly snaked her arms around his neck and pulled him down to meet her awaiting lips. They kissed for a few minutes but Jack broke away when he heard a strange noise. He glanced up and then heard the noise again and broke out into a big grin.
"No wonder why you're biting, your stomach is growling at me in hunger" Jack said lightly brushing a piece of hair off of her forehead.
"I am hungry" Kate said with a sleepy smile. Jack leaned over and grabbed the backpack with the food in it. He grabbed two bottles of water and the sandwiches that were in there. "Not exactly breakfast" Kate said looking at the food with an eyebrow raised. "But beggars can't be choosers." She said when Jack shot her a look. The two ate in a comfortable silence when Kate noticed how quickly Jack ate his sandwich.
"Jack is this the first thing you've eaten since you got back from the Other's camp?" she asked concerned. She figured he probably didn't eat when he got into the camp so it could be that the last time he ate was the night before he left. She watched as Jack tried to think back, the fact that he had to really think about it didn't bode well with Kate. "Jack, you can't skip meals like that, it's not good for you."
"I know baby, I just didn't get a chance to eat until now." Jack said giving her a reassuring smile. Kate rolled her eyes at him and looked like she was going to argue with him. "What? I traveled out to the Other's camp and was doing surveillance so I couldn't take a chance of being spotted so I couldn't really eat. Then there was the whole mission thing and getting Walt and Alex. I just wanted to get them back as quickly as possible so I didn't make any stops. We got back, you punched me, then you kissed me, then we went to the hatch where you then announced we we're coming here. And no offense Kate but when we got here you didn't give me much of a chance to stop and eat." He said giving her a cheeky smile.
"You should have told me you were hungry" she said with a little pout.
"Honey, I thought you were going to kill me last night, I wasn't going to piss you off by asking you to stop yelling at me and please hand me a sandwich. It may not look like it all the time but I do value life." said Jack.
Kate sighed feeling slightly unhappy, but he was home now so she can watch his eating habits and make sure he's taking care of himself. Kate yawned and lay back down on the cushions. She looked up at Jack who was looking at her with loving eyes. She opened her arms to him and he laid himself within her embrace laying his head on her chest. Kate stroked his hair and just enjoyed the quiet, peaceful moment.
"It was pretty bad" Jack said so softly that Kate almost missed it. "There was a mass grave and there were a bunch of bodies in the hole. Most of them, I think, were from the tail end of the plane. I saw the two little kids that Ana spoke about." Jack's voice wavered slightly as he spoke. She didn't say anything but just continued to hold him close and caress his hair. "The men looked like they had been executed; their hands were tied behind their backs. Probably shot in the head. The women weren't so lucky though. Their clothes were missing, I've seen that before. It's most likely they were raped and then murdered." Jack said with an exhausted sigh. "The kids had their clothes on thank god" he whispered. He sat up and looked at Kate. "When they took you, they didn't hurt you right? You said they didn't do anything to you?" Jack asked her looking into her eyes for any sign of trauma she might have.
"No baby" Kate whispered as she stroked his cheek with the back of her hand, "I swear they never hurt me, they tied me up and I had to walk a bit. Then they put me on a log to sit on. After about five minutes they brought me out to you guy. I promise you." she said.
Jack knowing she was telling the truth thanked the heavens laid on his back and this time Kate laid her head on his chest as he cradled her close. She listened to the rumble in his chest as he spoke again. "I killed all the men Kate, I killed them like it was nothing." Kate looked up and saw the flash of guilt in his eyes and then it was gone, "Sorry, I always go through a period of regret when I've killed someone. It usually lasts about three seconds and then is gone. Doesn't say a lot for me does it?" Jack asked with a fake chuckle. On the inside he was afraid it would be too much for Kate and she'd leave. He never spoke to anyone about what he has done. He had tried to explain to Sara once when he was horribly depressed and needed a shoulder to lean on. She had looked at him like he was a monster, it was two days later that she announced she wanted a divorce. Jack still can't get the look of disgust that she wore out of his head. That was his fear, that he would look up and see that expression on Kate's face. He didn't think he could handle that, maybe before at the beginning but not now. He loves her so much and the thought of losing her kills him. If she did leave he figured he'd just go into the jungle and just die away. That would be all he could do.
Kate watched the struggle Jack was having with himself through his eyes. She could tell he was second guessing himself and she hated when he did that.
"Hey" she said making him look at her. "You got Walt and Alex out of there safely. The three of you came back unharmed, and you're here with me. It may sound horrible but whoever you killed to make those things happen, well it's a bitter sacrifice." she whispered. She leaned up and brushed his lips gently. "The biggest regret I have is taking Wayne's life. I hated that I was a murderer, but Jack if it came down to them or you I would take their lives no questions asked." She said nuzzling his neck. She looked up into his eyes and saw the raw emotion that filled his soul.
"I never want you to have to be in that kind of position, Kate" Jack said stroking her hair. Kate leaned into his hand and just enjoyed the feel of his touch.
"I see the way you look at me Jack." Kate said, looking him in the eyes, "Like you're waiting for me to run away or something. It isn't going to happen so knock it off." She said with a smile. Jack sighed, that was a request that was easier said than done.
"I tried once to tell Sarah about what I've done. She looked at me like I was some horrible monster, she left me two days later. I guess I'm just afraid you'll see what she saw and you'll leave." Jack's voice became slightly choked with emotion. He was surprised when Kate shifted herself to climb on him and straddle him. She leaned forward so their noses were touching and she looked him dead in the eye.
"You listen here, Jack Shephard, and you listen well. I'm not going anywhere, do you understand me? I don't care what you've done in your past or what you did to the Others. The only thing that matters to me is you. So if you need to talk about it then you can talk all you want, nothing you say will drive me away. If you just want to ignore it and move on then that's fine too. I just want whatever it is that makes you happy." Kate said forcefully.
"You make me happy" Jack said softly. "You make life worth living" he said kissing her gently.
"Ok then" Kate said pleased, "No more doubting yourself or me from now on ok?"
"Ok" Jack said wondering how he got so lucky to have this woman in his life. "It helps to talk about it; I just don't want to freak you out."
Kate stayed on top of him and laid her head on his shoulder. "I don't freak easily" she mumbled into him.
"I broke their necks, at least the first couple guys. The last ones were prepared and I had to use a knife. When I was done with them I went into the tent and Walt was tied to a chair. Alex was arguing with Tom and he hit her. He nailed her so hard she flew back. He and I chatted and then he shot at me. It probably would have hit me dead on but Alex pushed him first. The bullet just grazed me and then I fired back. I killed him instantly with a bullet between the eyes. Then I grabbed Alex and Walt." Jack said lightly running his fingers along Kate's back.
"Remind me to thank Alex," Kate said gently running her lips across the bandage on his arm.
"I don't want to kill people, it's just I'm good at it." Jack said his voice quiet. Kate snuggled in closer to him listening as he spoke. "Do you remember awhile back when that Senator's daughter was kidnapped by some Colombian drug lords?" Jack asked.
"Yeah it was all over the news, I remember watching it a some dingy diner when I was on the run. They got her back though didn't they?" Kate stroked his chest, lightly tugging at his chest hairs.
"Yeah, I got her back" Jack said. Kate sat up and looked at him shocked.
"No way" she said incredulously her mouth slightly hanging open.
"Yep that was me, I snuck in through the compound, found her and the rest was CNN history." Jack said with a small smile.
"My man is a freaking hero, I mean I always knew you were one but damn Jack you're like in the history books." Kate said breaking into a big grin.
"Well, no history books will be printing my name for that. The entire operation was top secret except for me and a couple government officials. Technically I should probably kill you now that you know this information." Jack said with a teasing smile.
"Ooh well I guess you gotta do what you gotta do." Kate said back.
"That's true" Jack said running his hands down her body causing a shiver to run through her. "But I think I have better uses for you" with that Jack flipped Kate over onto her back and moved to lay on her pressing her into the cushions. He slipped his hand down and gently gripped her thigh; he bent it gently and pulled it around his waist. Kate took the hint and wrapped her other leg around him. He was now being cradled by her body. Jack slipped his hands through her hair and held her head steady as he leaned in and kissed her soft mouth. Kate moaned and wrapped her arms around him holding him tight, she would never grow tired of this man and the way he made her feel. Jack kissed her slowly, tasting her as his lips and tongue caressed her mouth. Kate's hands eased their way down his back and reached his firm rear end. She cupped him and squeezed the tight flesh and pulled him closer. Jack centered himself at her entrance and then gently slipped inside of her. They both let out passionate groans at the sensation of being connected. Jack began to move thrusting in and out of her. Kate held him close and nibbled at his ear and at his neck. Jack began to push inside of her at a quicker pace.
"God Kate, I wish you knew what it feels like to be inside of you." Jack let out his breath hitching.
"Mmm" Kate groaned, "But I like the way you feel so much better" she whimpered and bit her lip. Jack gripped her hips and pulled her up and he felt himself move deeper within her. Kate moaned and her back arched with ecstasy her nails dragging down his back. "I love you, Jack. I love you so much." Her voice rose as her passion began to overtake her. Jack could feel her getting close to her release so he sped up his thrusts. Within minutes Kate was coming hard and fast. Jack bit his lip as he felt her clench almost unbearably around him. He thrust once more and then came with a shout as he emptied himself within her. They both collapsed against the cushions and Jack took her mouth lazily kissing her. He rolled to his side and Kate snuggled against his chest.
"I love you too" Jack whispered caressing her hair.
"I'm glad your home baby, I don't want you to leave again" Kate said sleepily.
"Ok" Jack said "No more unplanned vacations into the jungle unless you're with me." Jack said with a smile.
"Works for me" Kate said snuggling close. Within seconds the two fell into a comfortable sleep.
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