Chapter 6

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A/N: This is the last chapter. I don't like this chapter as much but anyways, thanks for reviewing guys! I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting so long! School ends this week and then I should be able to update more frequently. And a warning for skaters reading this chapter because it's really Jatey.

"Thanks."

Jack turned, and looked up as Kate stood beside him. Jack was sitting by himself that night, hating the fact that everyone didn't trust him and he couldn't do anything about it.

"For what?"

"For giving me a second chance." Kate met Jack's eyes, and she slowly sat down. Jack remained silent.

"I know you've already given me a second chance, this is kind of like a third chance. Actually, this is probably the tenth chance you've given me." Kate laughed nervously.

"This island has brought us more trouble than anything else."

"Yeah." Kate said sadly.

Again, they spent a few minutes in silence.

"So, how did it go with Juliet?" Kate fought the jealousy rising in her chest.

"She's okay. She still thinks I'm the clone."

"How do you know that for sure?"

"She told me things that she would never.. well." Jack paused. "Tell me."

"Like what?"

"Like their plan." Jack looked at Kate. "We're gonna be in a lot of trouble if we don't figure out something soon."

"What else?"

"She knows more than I thought. She sees things that I don't see."

"Of course she does."

"No, I mean," Jack licked his lips. "She says I'm stubborn."

"You are stubborn."

Jack sighed. "I bet you were glad to be back here, on the beach, with Sawyer."

"What?"

"Kate, I'm glad you want to be around me and all, but I can't handle you playing around. If you love Sawyer, just tell me. You can't keep me guessing."

Kate looked down. She hadn't expected him to be the one to bring this up. "You know, Sawyer almost died over there, and you saved him. I will never forget that, but coming back after you told me to never come for you, I realized that I couldn't live without you. I'd taken it for granted that you'd be around everyday, ready to be there in case I needed you, but I also realize that I shouldn't have kept you on the back burner like that. It wasn't fair to you."

Jack felt himself getting more hurt by the second.

"What I mean, is that I just ran away and never came back, but I wanted to. And when I was ready to be with you, I was too late. I had hurt everything we ever were."

"Sleeping with someone else doesn't just hurt something Kate, it destroys it." Jack said bitterly.

"I know. I understand it if you don't want anything to do with me, and I really appreciate you even talking to me right now. But I hope that you can forgive me someday." Kate fought the tears threatening to spill over.

Jack turned to Kate and sighed. "How can I not forgive you Kate? You're all I think about."

Kate looked at Jack, shocked by his confession.

"If I were to tell you that I didn't forgive you, and that I didn't want anything to do with you, then I would be lying, and I would hurt myself even more. But I want to be with you, I want to trust you. I want to be like we used to be."

Kate nodded, unable to speak.

"But, we can't be like we used to. If you really want us to-"

"I really want us to." Kate said quickly, interrupting him.

"Okay." Jack grinned "But, I need time."

The smile disappeared from Kate's face.

Jack saw the expression on her face, and he quickly explained himself. "What I mean, is that, I want us to be friends for now."

"But-"

Jack shook his head. "Kate, I would love for us to start right now as," Jack paused. "More than friends. But you hurt me. It helps that you care about me, but I just need some time."

"I understand." Kate said sadly. She was glad that he was giving them this chance, but she wanted nothing more than to be in his arms in that moment.

"Is that okay?"

"It's more than okay." Kate smiled at Jack, and he nodded.

"Good. I'm glad we got this sorted out. Now we gotta figure out a plan."

"What should we do?"

"Well we need stay away from Ben first of all."

Kate looked at him in confusion.

"We're gonna have a lot of blood on our hands if we don't figure out a plan soon."

"Can I talk to you for a second Kate?" Juliet suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Kate turned, the hatred burning in her eyes. "What?"

"I need to talk to you."

Kate looked at Jack, and he nodded.

Juliet sighed. Jason was sure doing a good job of acting like Jack.

"What?" Kate asked.

"Come here."

They walked a short distance away from the camp and finally Juliet spoke.

"I wouldn't waste your time talking to him,"

"What?"

"Um, what I'm trying to say is that, we cloned Jack." Juliet said uncomfortably.

"What?" Kate pretended to be surprised.

"He's in the Pearl Station. If you help me get him, then I can talk to Ben."

"Why should I believe you?"

"Because you care for Jack, and if you help me, then we can get him free."

"But Jack's right over there."

Juliet cocked her head. "Maybe you don't care for Jack as much as I thought you did. When I asked you what you knew about Jack, I didn't really expect an answer. You know his heart. I only know facts. What Jack feels for me is only a fraction of what he feels for you."

"What's your point?"

"Do you want Jack to die or not?"

Kate pursed her lips. "What if I were to tell you that I know about the clone?"

"What? Did Ben tell you?"

Kate grinned. "Your people really don't trust each other, do they? Jack knows too. The clone is dead. I killed him last night."

Juliet's eyes widened. "Wait, so that's really Jack?"

"Yeah."

Juliet looked over Kate's shoulder at Jack, who was still staring into the fire with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Juliet swallowed. "Well, I've gotta go."

Kate looked at her. She seemed upset and relieved at the same time. "What?"

"There's no use staying here."

And with that Juliet walked into the jungle. Kate smiled as she walked back over to Jack.

"What did she say?" Jack asked.

"She wanted me to help rescue you."

"Where is she?"

"She left."

"What?" Jack quickly turned towards Kate.

"She left."

"Where?"

"Back to where ever she came from." Kate said simply.

"We need to keep a lookout then." Jack said.

Kate nodded, secretly glad that Juliet had left. Maybe now things could get back to normal.

They spent the next week waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever did. They never saw Juliet again.