Chapter 16: Making It Right

"Hey Baby." Sawyer smirked as he engulfed her in a hug. Kate's face pressed against his chest, she breathed in the warmth of his skin while wrapping her arms around his neck.

"What, just a hug?" Sawyer asked in a mock disappointment tone as he released his grip on her slightly.

Kate gave Sawyer a quick taunting smooch on his lips, standing tippy-toe with her hand still around his neck. Letting her face linger near his, she asked him.

"How's your foot?"

"Doc, said I would live…. for another week or two"

Playfully, Kate nudged Sawyer a little and they continued to walk down the beach, not really headed toward any particular place.

"So you heard what happened around here?"
"Yeah, Sun… told me. You know?"

"Jack gave me the readers digest version."

"You told me after we meet in the jungle, that Miss Klugh said they take 'the good people'."

"Sounds like they did that around here huh?" Sawyer remarked with a sorrowful tone

"Why do you think they want them?"

Sawyer thought deep and hard, wanting to give her an answer that wouldn't upset her.

"I don't know, Freckles, they might not even have a reason. Guess they just get them to join their little club or something."

Both of them felt a wave of guilt pass over the, but this feeling was not so new.

"If…" Kate paused chocking up. "If I had just stayed behind, instead of going back, uhm…. I could've…"
Sawyer put his hands around her waist and did not stop walking, he pulled her close and told her.

"There ain't nothing you could've done, Freckles, instead of holding ya prisoner like they did they woulda just killed ya to get what they wantded done, done.

Kate nodded and a sly smiled spread across her face.

"What?" Sawyer asked letting his dimples show.

"Not only do you need to shave, I don't think a shower would hurt ya either." Kate said wrinkling her nose and grinning.

Smirking, Sawyer grabbed Kate's hand.

"Well, Miss Chic, I think I know how to solve one outta the two right off the bat."

After he had gone through the jungle quite a ways, Sawyer told Kate to close her eyes.

"Ouch!" Kate tripped over branches and rocks. "You are the worst leader ever! Let me open my eyes."

"Not yet."

He enjoyed seeing Kate, who always looked like an expert in the jungle, who always seemed to know every tree andpatch of dirt, he enjoyed seeing her look confused and cute tripping over rocks and sticks.

"Sawyer…"

Kate tripped over another rock.

"Dammit, Sawyer!"

Before she could complain more, Sawyer caught her off guard by sweeping her off her feet. Not having expected to be picked up, Kate gasped slightly.

"That better?" Sawyer asked in his husky southern voice that made Kate melt.

Kate surprised by his sweet flirty act of kindness thought of protesting, to save her pride, but decided against it and sided with the option of having innocent flirty fun for once. She pulled her arms around his neck, she tucked her head into his shoulder and played along, not peaking as to see where they were going. Leaning in toward his ear she whispered.

"Yes." Kissing him on the side of his neck.

Never before had Sawyer been so amazed, the very feel of her lips on his skin made him go crazy. Sawyer was also stunned by how light weight Kate was, she felt like a feather.

Kate loved the feel of Sawyer's strong arms around her legs and back, she felt safe. How such a brawny, tuff man could be so sweet and gentle was beyond her.

The sound of water falling soon became clear. Kate nearly giggled; with her eyes still shut she kept one arm around Sawyer's neck and with the other she began to slowly unbutton his shirt.

"Well, well Freckles, gotta say." Sawyer grinned setting her down. "I like your pace."

Kate smiled sweetly, opening her eyes, she unbuttoned the rest of Sawyer's shirt.

"Not that fast Sawyer." Kate warned with a deciding air about her. Taking off her pants she left on her light blue shirt she had changed into upon their return.

They each swam straight into a beautiful pond that had a waterfall at the end. The green trees around the little haven reflected off the water. Everything held a green yet blue color to it. This was not the same place they had first taken a swim in a month or two before, this was a bit smaller, more secluded waterfall that sawyer had discovered one day on a walk a few weeks ago that he had not told any one about.

The grim of the paste few weeks seemed to mentally and physically wash away. Although it was a warm afternoon, the water had a chilled feeling that relaxed them both, making them feel refreshed.

Kate and Sawyer climbed a rock ledge on the edge of the water that extended about 6 feet in the air. As Kate was about to jump off Sawyer grabbed her by her wrist, swung her around toward him and picked her up, He moved quickly to the edge.

"Oh, no!..." Kate protested but she was to late; he threw her off, she landed in the water a mess of arms and legs. Kate sunk down all to rise again to the surface gasping for breath and trying to suppress laughs.

"Cheater!" she yelled up to Sawyer who still stood on the ledge. He shot her a smile then dove directly beside her. Kate ducked beneath the surface and began to swim, Sawyer being right beside her, took her hand in his and placed his other along the lower rim of her back, pulling her close till his lips met hers. Still submerged underwater, they continued to kiss till Kate suddenly ripped herself free from Sawyer's grip and swam quickly to the surface for air.

"You nearly took all my breath away Sawyer!" Kate told Sawyer as he reached the surface, she acted frustrated, although really she had enjoyed the kiss.

Sawyer looked like a young school boy for a moment when he told her.

"I always wanted to Kiss a girl under water, just never got the chance before."

Kate found it all incredible sweet, yet some how found that hard to believe, considering the experience her had with women. She smiled and swam toward him, wrapping her legs around his waist she brought hers hands to his head. Sawyer kept them both afloat by treading water. Kate ran her fingers through his hair, and rubbed his scalp.

"What do you think your doin' women?"

Kate laughed lightly and continued to run her fingers through his hair.

"I may not have shampoo, but we're not leaving this place till your hair is at least a bit cleaner."

Sawyer smiled at this, and then abruptly stopped treading water. He put his hands around her small waist and leaned back submerging them each in the cool water. Kate released her hold on his waist with her legs but he kept a tight grip on her as he swam toward the ledge. Once there they each climbed out letting their lungs fill with air. Each grinned from ear to ear. Kate rang water out of her hair and dangeled her feet out into the water. They were each relaxed, happy, they felt safe. Sawyer's dimples showed in full force, till he suddenly he felt cold metal along the side of his face.

Kate shocked, stood up and backed away a few steps. The world froze, even the roaring sound of the waterfall only feet away from them seemed to become silent. Kate heard her heart pounding in her ears. She was confused by how much happiness could melt away in an instant conforming into fear.

Sawyer's face turned cold as he felt the chilling feel of a gun against his temple.

"Thought after two weeks over there ya would have gotten the big picture, Cowboy." An icy voice whispered.