She could see the lust rising in his eyes. And as he moved towards her she turned her head just to tease him, but that didn't stop Jack. Instead he began caressing her neck with his mouth, desperate to touch her. Gwen smiled. "You know" she whispered lustfully. "I think I finally found your weakness."

"You are my only weakness Gwen" he replied quickly and as she turned her head to face him, he captured her lips in a passionate and tender kiss.

As they eventually pulled apart, Gwen stared at him affectionately.

"What is it?" Jack asked smiling.

"Oh nothing" Gwen replied slightly dazed by the whole situation.

"Well come on" he said taking her hand in his. "There's someone I'd like you to meet." Jack led her over to the shelter where she had first seen him and she noticed a grave stone surrounded by a small white picket fence.

As they came closer, Gwen's eyes were drawn to an opening in the trees which through it she gazed upon the distant mountains and valleys. Even the rocks in the river glistened in the sunlight. It was breathtaking.

Jack stood behind her, holding her gently as she leaned back against him. They stood in front of the grave, which overlooked the valley like some sort of protector. She thought that if there was any place on earth she would want to be buried, it would definitely be here. "Who was he?" she asked finally.

"Rosemary's husband" Jack answered quietly. "Poley. He was a… good friend."

"What happened to him?" Gwen asked concerned.

Jack sighed. "Nothing, he just… he got old. I think it was a heart attack" he said.

"How old were you, I mean when did you first meet them" Gwen asked awkwardly.

"1978" Jack answered simply. "I've been coming back here ever since."

"So…Rosemary knows then."

"I think she must. She's never said anything, but that's just like Rose" he said with a smile. "When I was undercover, they really looked out for me. Taught me things I'll never forget. They treated me like family" he remembered fondly. "But this isn't the first friend I've had to bury Gwen" he began resentfully. "And it won't be the last. I fought in the war, watched all my friends been slaughtered right beside me. But the worst thing, is burying a friend because their time has come and knowing that it wouldn't be the last. This is what I have to look forward to."

Tears had been running from her eyes without her realising. She turned to face Jack and he looked down into her eyes.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted you to know, this is why I…" Jack sighed. "I love you, I can't lose you, but I know that one day I will."

"So what are you saying?" Gwen asked harshly. "You think I should just leave now, save you the trouble of losing me! You know I thought that you of all people Jack, would know what life means."

"It's not the same for me Gwen."

"How isn't it? So many times I've stood beside you when you've died, scared that you wouldn't come back, and you think this is hard for you?"

Jack turned and began to walk away. He knew that he could not win against Gwen, but in a way she had also made him doubt if he was even right. Gwen didn't know what it was like to live for as long as he had, yet she was so sure of herself.

"So that's it, you're just going to walk away?" she asked.

Swallowing his pride he turned around and hastily walked back up to her. "I don't have all the answers!" he said angrily. "Because I can't die, life means nothing. The only thing I have ever been sure of is you."

Gwen smiled sadly and reached up wrapping her arms around his neck, bringing them together.

Slowly, Jack pulled her closer to him and buried his head in her shoulder.

"I'm sorry" Gwen whispered. "I am glad you told me" she paused. "I don't want to fight with you anymore."

"It's ok." Jack pulled back and began to lead her away.

"Wait" said Gwen suddenly. "Can we stay here for a while? I don't think I said, how beautiful it is" she said shyly.

Jack smiled warmly and followed Gwen as she walked back to the opening. He stood behind her and wrapped his arms protectively around her waist as she entwined her fingers with his. They stayed silent, as if trying to fix the moment into their memories.

"I love you" Gwen whispered, turning her head to the side.

Jack stood beside her and Gwen closed her eyes as he brought his hands up to caress her skin, her cheeks, her neck…

Jack watched her with amusement before tenderly kissing her, softly caressing her lips with his own, feeling and sharing her warmth and life.

Sorry I took so long to update. I'm starting to realise I must be a very argumentative person as that is what mostly comes out in my writing. I promise that the next chapters will be happy and fun, and if I don't update as quick as you're all probably use to it's because I have lots of assessments and speeches coming up in just a few weeks, with my birthday stuck right in the middle (which I'm already pretty depressed about). So please review, it would really cheer me up. xox