Hey Gang here's the next installment of the story. Please read and review and all that jazz. Also I know nothing about pregnancy so if my facts are off please forgive me it's a subject I don't know much about and one I don't really want to know about hehe. At least not yet.
CHAPTER 18
Kate couldn't keep the grin off her face as she and Jack walked back to the caves. It didn't matter how many times he made love to her, every time was special and perfect. She held his hand and couldn't help but feel like she was walking on the clouds. She stepped over a root but accidentally lost her footing and stumbled. Jack reached out and caught her before she could fall and he pulled her close to his chest. Kate steadied herself and then looked up and gave him a gracious smile.
"Thanks, that could've hurt" she said with a smile. Her smile widened as Jack snaked his arms around her and hugged her close and kissed the top of her head affectionately.
"Yeah well I have to look out for my girls" Jack said leaning down to nuzzle her neck.
"Your girls?" Kate leaned back to look at him curiously.
"Yup" Jack said giving her an adorable grin, "You and my daughter" Jack's hand moved down to caress her belly. Kate felt her throat close as he gave her the gesture of affection.
"Our daughter? Jack we don't even know if there's a baby yet. You said it yourself it could take up to two months before we know, I'm not due for my period for another week." Kate said her brow furrowed.
Jack just shrugged, "I just know" he said brushing the hair out of her face. Kate moved her hand down towards her belly and pressed it against her firmly.
"I don't feel anything, I haven't been sick or anything" Kate said looking up at Jack.
"I don't have any proof Kate, I just feel it, I feel it when I look at you and I feel it when I touch you. I can't explain it I just do." Jack said shrugging. Kate chewed on her lower lip as she contemplated what he said. Jack watched as Kate broke into a wide smile. She jumped in his arms with a squeal and Jack caught her with a laugh. He wrapped his arms around her waist and spun her around.
"A baby Jack, oh my god a baby." Kate kept whispering over and over as she held him tight. "How soon can I take a test?" she asked him excitedly.
"Well it's still a little early right now to get an accurate result, but with your period due next week, we can wait and see how that goes. If you miss it you can start to expect some morning sickness sometime within the next couple weeks. I think when those symptoms present themselves then it would be a good time to test yourself." Jack said stroking her hair.
"I can't wait" Kate said sounding like a kid waiting for Christmas. "Well, even if we don't have the proof I'm going to treat myself like I am." Kate said smiling as she stroked her belly. "No more climbing trees that's for sure" she said with a smile.
Jack felt relieved when she said that. He had wanted to bring up some certain things like tree climbing and jungle adventures but he didn't want to ask her to stop. He didn't want her to think he was forcing her to do anything. As happy as they were Jack was still very aware of Kate's flight mechanism and he knew that stress of pregnancy could get to her. He wanted to make sure that she was comfortable with the pregnancy and that he didn't crowd her too much. He got pulled from his thoughts as he felt Kate press against him. He looked down at her and saw she was looking at him with hungry eyes. Jack leaned down and took her lips with his own. Kate moaned as he slipped his tongue into her mouth. She was insatiable for him as she ran her hands through his hair and pulled him close to her.
She started to tug at his clothes when Jack pulled back.
"Mmm baby, not here" Jack said still leaning in to kiss her again. After a few minutes of heavy kissing Jack tore his mouth from her again, "Not here Kate, it's too dangerous."
Kate made a sound of annoyance as Jack pulled completely away from her. She sighed and gave him a look. Jack just smiled at her and took her hand.
"Don't be mad, I was actually thinking of heading to the hatch and talking to Sayid and seeing if Alex has said anything about who the Others were." Jack said squeezing her hand.
"Fine go and talk to Sayid instead of having incredible sex with the woman you love." Kate grumbled.
Jack chucked, "Hey I'm no saint and I'm still a man with needs" Jack said nudging her "You didn't let me finish, I was going to say when I'm done with talking to Sayid, I'd like to take a shower." He pulled her tight to him and leaned in to nibble at her ear. "And there is this spot on my back that I just have trouble reaching" he said huskily. Kate groaned and hugged him tighter.
"God, I love you" Kate said recapturing his mouth. She pulled away and tugged his hand "Hatch time" she said impatiently.
"Jeez, you're needy" Jack said with a smirk, "As a doctor I'm wondering if I should be worrying about your sexual appetite"
"You are the cause of my sexual appetite" Kate said poking him in the chest. "And I have to tell you Dr. Shephard you should consider yourself lucky that we're aren't back home because something tells me if I saw you in your white doctor coat you would be in big trouble."
"Oh yeah?" Jack asked with an eyebrow raised.
"Uh huh" Kate said nodding. "Chances are they wouldn't be able to pry me off of you" she said with a giggle. She took his hand and they headed back towards the hatch.
"Well that's understandable I get that a lot" Jack said trying to hide his smirk. He found himself being jerked as Kate came to an abrupt stop. He turned to see her giving him a hard stare. He bit his lip to trying not to laugh.
"Oh really" Kate asked. "And what exactly does that mean Jack?"
"It means" Jacks said pulling Kate against his chest. "That women dig the starched white jackets"
"That better be the only thing they're digging" Kate said with a pout. Jack leaned down and grazed her lips gently.
"Mmm that and probably my salary" Jack said with a smile.
"Dirty gold diggers" Kate muttered.
"You know the longer we sit here the longer it's going to take to get to the hatch" Jack said tugging on her. Kate smiled and they walked the rest of the way in a comfortable silence.
When they got inside the hatch they found Shannon and Sayid sitting on the couch snuggling. They looked up when Jack and Kate entered. Shannon gave Kate a wicked smile and Kate just returned it smugly.
"Hey guys" Jack said.
"Hi Jack, how are you feeling?" Sayid asked his friend. Before Jack could answer Shannon piped in.
"Oh something tells me Kate took good care of Jack last night" she said with a smirk. Kate just smiled and Jack shook his head embarrassed.
"I'm fine" he said shooting Shannon a look. "Is Alex around did she say anything about the Others?"
"No, she's down at the beach with Claire. She hasn't said too much at least not to me. I don't think she's real comfortable with men. She probably would talk to you she seems to trust you out of everyone." Sayid said.
Jack nodded, "I think I'm going to clean up here and then I'll head down to the beach, I don't want to push her too hard too early."
"When was the last time you guys hit the button?" Kate asked.
"Uh about 20 minutes ago, we have about two hours before Hurley comes for his shift." Shannon said.
"Why don't you guys cut out, we'll be here, Jack wants to take a shower so we can handle the button until Hurley gets here" Kate said.
Sayid nodded "I wouldn't mind getting out of here a little early" Sayid said looking at Shannon who nodded. They got up and when Shannon passed Kate she whispered, "Enjoy Jack's shower" and then they were gone.
Kate turned to Jack who was putting things away from his bag. Kate watched him and cleared her throat. He glanced up at her and Kate nodded her head towards the bathroom.
Jack grinned and walked toward her, "Ok nympho, let's go." He chuckled as Kate smacked him lightly upside his head.
"Is that the way to talk about the mother of your unborn children?" Kate asked and then giggled as Jack scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the bathroom kicking the door shut behind him. He set her down and the minute her feet hit the ground, Kate moved in to kiss him. They slowly undressed each other as they paused to kiss one another. Soon they were just in their underwear and Kate delicately removed the bandages that she had put on him the night before.
"Sex or not, I'm glad you're taking a shower, I think it will be good to clean your wounds out properly" she said examining where he had been injured.
"What do you mean sex or not?" Jack asked teasing her by lightly dragging his fingertips across her back. "There is definitely going to be sex"
Kate grabbed the top of his boxers and dragged them down his legs. He kicked them off and then reached for her as he pulled her panties off she undid her bra and let it drop on the floor with the rest of their clothes. Kate went to the shower and turned it on and got the temperature right. She stepped in the shower and curled her finger at Jack motioning for him to follow. Jack backed her under the water and she tugged him close so they were both under the stream. The water stung Jack's wounds but the feel of clean water running over him while he held a naked Kate made him forget about the pain.
Jack reached over and grabbed the shampoo he poured some in his hand and pulled Kate close and gently rubbed the shampoo through her hair. Kate rested her head on his shoulder as he gently massaged her scalp. When he was done he moved her under the water and ran his fingers through her curls rinsing the shampoo out. As she reached for the soap Jack quickly shampooed and rinsed his own hair. The benefits of a short hair cut was the low maintenance it took. Kate lathered her hands and ran them across his body cleaning him. She gently worked her fingers around his wounds careful to not hurt him. He returned the favor by washing her in return. When they were both clean Kate pulled Jack under the stream and kissed him as the water rained down on them. Jack slipped his tongue into her mouth and Kate eagerly accepted him. After a little while of passionately kissing, Jack moved Kate against the shower wall. She moaned into his mouth as he pressed his body up against hers. Kate hooked her leg around his waist and pulled him closer while running her hands up and down his back. Jack pinned her to the wall and grasped her other leg and hoisted her up. Kate quickly wrapped her legs around his waist and moaned in ecstasy as Jack slipped inside of her. They paused for a moment just feeling each other their foreheads resting against one another.
Kate hummed in pleasure as she bent her head and licked at the water that was dripping down his neck. Jack held her tight as he began to thrust in and out of her, her back pressed against the shower wall. Kate lifted her mouth from his neck and they met is a passionate kiss. Kate felt like she couldn't get enough of him as she ran her nails down his back. Jack sped up his motions and Kate groaned in pleasure. He held her thighs with is hands keeping them spread and Kate felt so opened to him as he pushed in and out. Her head fell back and bumped the wall as the feeling rushed through her. Jack took the opportunity to bury his face in her neck licking and nibbling his way up to her earlobe as he moved harder and faster within her. He lifted his head and licked at her lips. Kate looked him straight in the eye and gave him a smile as she ran her hands through his hair.
"I love you, Kate. I love you so much" he said breathlessly. "You make me so happy and god the thought that we've made a baby together…"
"I know" whimpered Kate as she tried to talk though she was overwhelmed by the feel of him loving her. "Jack having your baby is having a piece of you inside of me. Something we made together." She sighed with pleasure as he changed his position slightly moving inside her deeper. His movements became hard and fast and Kate let out tiny whimpers as he pushed her into the wall she absorbed his thrusts pushing in so deep that Kate thought she might actually die from the pleasure he was bringing her. Kate felt her release coming and she went to squeeze her thighs tight around him but was surprised when Jack held her thighs open. She felt so vulnerable and open and him denying her the urge to tighten her legs around him was driving her frantic. She leaned in and met his mouth in a crushing kiss as the urge to come was upon her. She moaned his name and suddenly her entire body clenched in ecstasy. Kate sank her teeth into his shoulder as the pleasure was so strong she felt like she might pass out. She clenched tight around him and sent him over the edge with her. Jack shouted and emptied himself in her in a release that seemed to last forever. When they both recovered Jack helped Kate get her feet back on the floor and held her steady for her legs felt like rubber. Jack leaned over and turned off the now cooling water. He reached over and grabbed a towel and wrapped it around her to dry her. Kate smiled lazily at him.
"The day you walked in on me here, I wanted to drop my towel and pull you in the shower stall with me." Kate said sleepily.
"Well that would have made my day" Jack said with a chuckle. He grabbed another towel and dried himself off quickly while Kate just leaned against the counter watching him with a smile on her face. Jack tied the towel around his waist and then scooped Kate up in his arms and carried her out of the bathroom and into the bedroom. He gently laid her on the bed and she scooted under the covers after slipping out of the towel and tossing it on the end of the bed. Jack took his towel off and crawled into the bed and opened his arms as she scooted into them. He held her close and stroked her hair. He watched her curiously as she moved to lift herself up on her elbow and looked at him. Jack saw a look of sadness and fear in her eyes. Jack was immediately alarmed at the change in her demeanor. Before he could say anything Kate spoke.
"What if there's no baby" she said so softly Jack had to strain to hear her. "What if we get our hopes up and there's no baby?" Jack's heart broke as a single tear dripped down her face. Jack gently maneuvered her on her back and pushed himself up and leaned on his elbow over her.
"Shh don't cry sweetheart don't cry" he said as he wiped the tear with his thumb. "Look at me, the way we've made love the many times that we have makes pregnancy a strong possibility. We are two healthy adults, have you ever had any problems?" he asked his hand gently caressing her lower stomach. Kate shook her head no. "Ok I've never had any kind of problems either, so we are both in good condition to make a baby. And Kate I can't explain it but I feel like there is a baby. It's just an instinct but I have it and it's strong" he said moving the hair out of her eyes. Kate sniffled and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close. Jack leaned on his side and pulled her against him tight as she snuggled into him. He caressed her back and placed soft tender kisses along her hairline.
"I just want this so bad" she whispered. "I just want you so bad" she said.
"Hey hey, you have me Kate, no matter what you will always have me" He tilted her head up to look at him. "Are you afraid that I'm going to leave if there's no baby?" he asked her gently. He wanted to cry when Kate turned her gaze away from him to avoid his eyes.
"It's just, I don't have a lot to offer you Jack, if we get rescued I'm going to jail and I might never see you again. I'm not what many people would consider a catch. I want to have your baby, I want to give you one so bad, if I can't then what do I have left to give you?" Kate whispered.
Jack pulled her face up to him, "Do you love me?" his voice forceful, "Do you love me Kate?"
Kate looked up at him and nodded, "Yes Jack, I love you more than life" her voice choked up as she spoke.
Jack's eyes softened. "Then I have everything I will ever need because the only thing I want in this entire world is your love and if I have it then I am happy. Are you happy Kate, are you worried I can't give you what you need?" Jack asked.
Kate shook her head vigorously, "Oh Jack, I've never been this happy you mean everything to me, I love you so much it hurts." Jack leaned down and kissed her hard. Kate kissed him back with everything she had. When they gently broke apart Jack nuzzled her with his nose.
"Kate, I don't want you to worry about rescue or jail ok? I just want you to take care of yourself and the baby inside of you. Our little girl that will have my eyes and your beautiful hair ok?" Jack said caressing her cheek.
"That's twice you've said it was a girl" she said with a smile.
"I always thought our first baby would be a girl" Jack said with a smile. Kate smiled and she snuggled close to him letting out a small yawn. "Just rest Kate, ok? Just close your eyes and sleep." Kate mumbled something unintelligible and within seconds he felt her relax against him and drift off into sleep. It was only around noon and Kate had been up around nine, Jack wondered if her fatigue could be a sign of pregnancy. He watched her knowing he would have to get up and get the button before it could wake her up. He leaned over and placed a gentle kiss along her forehead and was pleased when she smiled in her sleep and snuggled closer.
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