Chapter 11

Kate was given the fun job of waking the birthday up so she mentally got prepared and entered what had become a haven for them both over the recent weeks. Their relationship was currently developing as they had both hoped for, they definitely felt in love but they were both to stubborn to come out and say it. It was the constant hints from both parties that made them both believe it would happen soon though and Kate wanted to push towards that moment with her wake up call.

She had known Jack to be a light sleeper, so she removed her shoes before entering. Before she tip toed up to the bed she shut the door behind her and admired the view. There was Jack laying with a pair of loose boxers and nothing else, blanket on the floor. Her eyes grazed up his muscular legs, over the impressive bulge and to the developed six pack, he seemed to be in more athletic now as of recently and Kate knew the reason why.

Kate decided to crawl up to meet his face, while doing so her body started to graze against his. Jack was awake but he waited a few more seconds till their faces were aligned and then he clamped his legs around her and flipped her over. Any squeals were silenced by tender kisses and there was a sense of adrenaline mixed with passion in the air, this was new territory for the both of them.

They both felt ready for this and as Kate's hand was reaching for the boxers she suddenly realised that they were waiting for Jack in the kitchen, as she quickly got up she felt his expanding member and had to use all the will in the world not to go for it.

'I'm so sorry Jack but they are waiting in the kitchen and if they wait any longer they will come barging in'

Trying to use the sympathy card and signature puppy dog face 'but it's my birthday'

'Sorry baby, I need to go back to the kitchen'

She then reached into his boxers and took a firm grip

In a husky tone 'but I will come back here for you'

It wasn't for another ten minutes that Jack left the room but upon entering the kitchen he was greeted with a stellar performance of happy birthday and a wild grin from Kate. His birthday breakfast was a professional looking omelette and a thick blueberry smoothie

'Mmmmm, mom this omelette tastes great'

'Thanks hun, I'll have to show you how to make it sometime'

He had to laugh in reflection to his previous attempt at making one and unbeknown to him Kate was aware, she found it endearing.

After finishing his large breakfast he was starting to become impatient and started to fidget, he wanted to find out what his presents were because he never had a clue where as normally it would be a present he would pick or Sawyer would always spill the beans.

'So ….. Who is going to go first?'

'We will save the best gifts for last so, I'll go first'

Kate went into the living room to retrieve her gifts, shortly returning with two relatively small boxes and a card. Normally Jack wouldn't care for birthday cards but he had to appreciate this one, it was custom made and had a picture of them both from the day out to the beach. The picture taken by Sawyer had neither of them looking at the camera but it had Kate on Jacks back, the water at his feet and a gorgeous sunset, it was in his mind the perfect picture. The message inside was short but simple

'You will never know how thankful I am to God that you are now in my life and saved me, I am eternally grateful (beside it was a cute drawing of a toy story alien), I'm not good at this but I hope you like your presents : ) Lots of love Kate xxxx'

The presents now became an afterthought and he decided to just go for it, he gave Kate the biggest hug of her life while slipping in a whisper 'I love you' when withdrawing, it went unheard by Sawyer and Margo but Kate now felt like the birthday girl.

Flustered she then handed him his first present, his reaction was what she was hoping for, he seemed genuinely pleased with the beginners DSLR camera he received. It was too much though he thought, which was made even worse when she handed him his second gift. His hands were shaking and he looked like a fool fumbling opening wrapping paper which revealed his first ever mobile phone a Samsung Galaxy S4 , his mouth lost function and he looked towards his mother for a reaction.

'I told her it was too much, but you know Kate she doesn't believe in the word no. She's so good to you honey so always remember this, and say thank you'

He didn't speak but he did motion her to come over and sit on his lap, she found comfort resting in the nook of his neck and he gave himself five solid seconds to prepare himself to ask for the rest of his presents.

The reaction to Kate's present gave Margo hope that he would enjoy hers, so she left the kitchen to go fetch it.

'How does she not know you two are together?'

'Because maybe we are good at hiding it, duh' Kate mumbled

'Oh really, you have no idea how dodgy it looked Kate, you taking that long to wake him up this ….. '

He just stopped talking because he was clearly being ignored by the lovebirds with their touches and kisses; he smiled though, because if anyone deserved to be happy it was his brother, after all that happened over the last year they both deserved happiness.

They swiftly stopped whenever they heard what appeared to be Margo struggling to lift Jack's gift down the hall, so Kate got up and held the door while Sawyer went to grab one end of the box. The box was unwrapped so it was obvious what it was upon first glance; it was a Taylor guitar.

'Mom how did you know'

'Well I have had it planned for a while, I wanted to get you one back when you started singing but I never had the money, but now that I had saved up I was able to buy you a half decent one, I hope you like it'

In a cracked voce 'I love it'

'Oh and I have got you one more gift'

She then handed him a medium sized black box with gold writing, he hadn't a clue what it was until

'You crazy bitch, you got your own son condoms' said Sawyer

Kate was in a fit of laughter and could feel the heat from Jack's checks radiate, but being able to take a joke he was able to play along.

'Thanks mom, but they are too small, Sawyer can have them'

'Envy is a terrible thing Jacky boy. We all can't be blessed'

As all three of them were chucking out witty banter, Kate was preoccupied playing with an opened condom. Dirty thoughts kept running through her mind and she couldn't wait to and get these presents in use and put them on Jack's long shaf…..

'Kate'

'Huh, what?'

'You can come with me to help get Jack's present, while mom and Jack can have an interesting discussion about unprotected sex'

'Sure'

Jack had definitely felt spoilt and he was on the borderline on the edge of tears, but it was the sight of a small Jack Russell pup that came rushing through the door that pushed him over the edge, himself and Sawyer had wanted a dog there entire life but because of their dad they could never one. He lifted the pup up and rarely let it go the entire day.

After what felt like the longest but best day of his life he was able to reflect, he had a very exciting day with those he loved in which he was sure to take lots of photos of. It was the day he received his first phone, camera, dog and guitar, grateful was not a strong enough word.

He may not have known what he was going to do with his life but one thing is for sure is that this year is going to be life changing.

A/N Ok, first thank you so much for the reviews they are very kind and they definitely make me want to better myself in writing fanfic, Emerson, Lily, Kristin and guests you are all awesome. Also it has been mentioned about the spellings 'severed' haha God that's embarrassing, my spelling and grammar is not that great but I will try harder 'me fail english that's unpossible'

Now to the story, this chapter was very cheesy and I still plan angst but I'm kind of lost on where to go with it, I had planned on (ok this is going to sound weird) that Margo was to get lung cancer and die, i was set on doing that and even planned on Jack and Sawyer singing at the funeral, but yeah I'm not going to do that no more lol. But I will probably end this soon enough to get it over with and to move onto other stories.