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Flashforward Just FYI my fellow little Jaters- I seem to be on a kick with what Jack and Kate's relationship could be like in the future...this one is mostly fluffy, but I'm working on delving into more background on how these hotel rendez-vous first started...and why they keep going ;) Thanks for the feedback-keep it coming!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jack was laying on his side, propped up against the pillows, his head in his hand. He hadn't slept for almost 24 hours, and his body was begging for rest, but his mind was having none of it; right now, all that he was thinking of-all that he could think of-was the woman lying next to him, sleeping peacefully.
He was captivated by every little thing about her: from the copper hue of her soft curls, shimmering in the few streaks of sunlight that peaked through the curtained window, to the porcelain glow of her skin and the light dusting of freckles across her nose and cheek bones. He could watch her all day, he realized, and be completely and utterly happy, with no other care in the world but the comforting rhythm of her breathing.
Jack reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair from her face. Kate stirred at his touch, and shifted towards him, before slowly opening her eyes. She raised her fine eyebrows slightly, surprised to see him looking down at her.
She let out a small laugh, bringing a hand up to rub the side of her face.
"You watchin' me sleep?" she asked, her voice thick.
Jack grinned, and simply nodded his head.
"Weirdo," she stated simply.
Jack chuckled heartily. She smiled up at him and stretched, grazing his legs with one of her own, reaching her arms up above her head before draping one lazily over his shoulder.
"What time is it?"
Jack placed a small kiss on the inside of her arm. "Around eight, I think."
Kate groaned, closing her eyes. "What happened to sleeping in for once?"
"We still can," he replied, placing an arm around her torso, shifting so he was nearly on top of her.
Kate opened her eyes to see a bemused expression on Jack's face. She grinned, reaching a hand up to stroke his cheek. Still not used to him being clean-shaven, she constantly found herself surprised each time her fingers glided across the softness of his skin. His broad smile made the laugh lines crinkle near his eyes, the deep amber of them seeming to glisten as he looked at her; so full of warmth and affection.
"Nah... I've got other things on my mind," she said coyly, tracing his bottom lip with her finger.
Jack raised his eyebrows. "Oh yeah?" he asked innocently, and dipped his head even closer towards her, so they were mere inches apart. "Like what?"
Kate felt the familiar warmth start to creep up her body at the feel of his breath against her cheek.
She bit her bottom lip invitingly, and Jack swallowed, hard. Pleased that she got the reaction she had been hoping for, she continued to tantalize him, by slowly dragging the fingers of her other hand along his bare side, taking extra measure to acknowledge the familiar feel of the raised scar she'd help to heal herself.
Jack's breath hitched, her fingers leaving his skin tingling as they trailed up his back.
"What do you want?" he whispered huskily, his lips grazing hers.
Kate tilted up her head, dragging her bottom lip over his top one; even she was getting to a breaking point with this little game.
"Mmm...Pancakes" she hummed.
Jack blinked in confusion for a few seconds, which drew a hearty chuckle from Kate, before letting out a groan and collapsing fully on top of her, burying his head in her neck.
"Aaaand, strawberries," she continued, between laughs, stroking his hair. "Aaand real maple syrup-oooh, and fresh whipped cream."
"That was just mean," he muffled.
Kate continued to laugh. "Sorry, but the heart wants what the heart wants."
He lifted his head up and squinted at her menacingly. "You'll pay for that one, Austin."She smiled broadly, then pulled his head down and kissed him fiercely, wrapping her arms and legs around his, pinning him to her. Jack responded hungrily, running his hands through her hair.
Kate pulled away suddenly. Breathless, Jack opened his eyes to see her bright green ones staring back up at him, full of lust, her lips, swollen and curved up into a mischievous grin; a lethal combination which was nearly sending him over the edge."I look forward to it," she whispered. Enticed, Jack moved to kiss her again, but she stopped him with a finger on his burning lips. "But...first comes breakfast." And she kissed him sweetly before gently pushing his chest, and nodded towards the phone on the bedside table.Jack let his head fall back in defeat, but couldn't help but smile.
Kate pov- getting phone call, making up an excuse to her father that she has to go, meeting jack, coming home, crying in her car...etc.