"No luck?" Kali inquired, as she saw Boone and Locke returning from one of their many hunting trips.
"Nothing…were you waiting here for me?" Boone realised, seeing as she didn't live at the caves.
"Well, I figured this is the only I'd actually get to see you. I'm starting to think you like Locke more than me" Kali teased, coming to stand close to him.
"He's not really my type" Boone grinned, as he leaned forward and pressed his lips against Kali's.
"You know if you actually return with food ones of these days…I might reward you" Kali smirked, trailing her hands behind his neck.
"What do you have in mind?" Boone asked, as she winked and kissed him again.
"Boone!" A voice announced from behind them, as Kali pulled away.
"Can I have a moment alone with my brother?" Shannon inquired, as Kali went to leave, but Boone kept his hands firmly on her waist.
"Shannon, I don't have time for your drama right now-" Boone began, but she cut him off.
"Yeah, I can see your very busy" Shannon exclaimed, glaring daggers at Kali.
"Sorry Shannon, it just wouldn't have worked out between us. Besides, your brother's a better kisser" Kali joked, trying to lighten the mood.
"Michael's building a raft" Shannon informed them, peaking Kali's attention.
"What?" She frowned.
"I was thinking I might help him, finally get the hell out of here. Why don't you help me?" Shannon suggested, bringing out her best 'puppy eyes'.
"…No thanks" Boone shook his head, after a moment, as he began to pull Kali away.
A couple of hours later, Kali had been able to track down Michael who was scouring through the debris of the plane to find anything they could use. Kali hadn't been able to think of anything apart from the raft since Shannon had told them. Someone knew who she was, and from experience, it wouldn't be long until everyone on the island knew. Not to mention even if they did get rescued, she would be arrested for being in Australia illegally and she was still on probation. She needed to get off the island as soon as possible.
"Have you got an axe?" Kali inquired, surprising Michael who hadn't heard her approach.
"Huh?" Michael frowned.
"An axe? To cut the bamboo for the raft?" Kali explained.
"…Wait, you want to help?" Michael asked.
"Hell yes. I'm getting off this island and this seems like the best bet" Kali told him.
"Well from my plans so far there will only be enough spots for a few people. But if you help then sure, you can come" Michael nodded.
"Great…I've got to ask though, why the sudden interest to leave?" Kali questioned, wanting to understand his motivations.
"This place, these people…they're a bad influence on my son. I'm doing this for him" Michael informed her.
"Walt seems to like it here" She stated.
"He's a kid. He likes being treated like a grownup" Michael retorted.
"Have you talked to him about this?" Kali queried.
"I'm his father, he'll do as I say" Michael insisted.
"Wow, you really are new to this whole parent thing, aren't you?" Kali mumbled.
"I'm sorry, do you have kids? I thought not" Michael snapped.
"I have seen a lot of bad parenting. Just explain to Walt why you're doing this, or you'll just push him away more" Kali explained.
"Walt's fine" Michael shook his head.
"Then where is he?" Kali asked, noticing the kid wasn't around.
"He's…he said he was going to get a drink" Michael stated.
"Go find your son. I'll get that axe" Kali suggested.
"Woah, Woah. You're nineteen, okay? I'm in charge here" Michael replied.
"Yes, sir. What are my orders?" Kali mocked, with an amused expression.
"…I'll go find Walt. You get the axe" Michael sighed in defeat, knowing she was right.
"Yes sir" Kali answered, giving him a mock salute.
"A raft?" Sawyer said, raising an eyebrow after Kali had told him what Michael was planning.
"Yep, he seems pretty serious about it too" Kali mumbled, as she sat down beside him on the sand.
"You think it'll work?" Sawyer inquired.
"It could do. And if it does it might be our only way off the island" Kali stated.
"This sudden need to leave got anything to do with that piece of paper you picked up the other day?" Sawyer guessed as Kali sighed hoping he hadn't seen it.
"It was a newspaper article…about me" Kali admitted, as Sawyer's eyes widened.
"How the hell did it get on the island?" Sawyer questioned.
"My thoughts exactly. Either someone on the plane knew about me or…" Kali trailed off.
"It's the people who took Claire. But how would they know that you'd turn up?" Sawyer frowned.
"They couldn't have. Which means-" Kali began, but he cut her off.
"They must have a way off the island" Sawyer realised.
"Are you two finishing each other's sentences now?" A voice announced as the pair turned to see Kate approaching them.
"Jealousy is unattractive in a woman of your age," Sawyer told her, glad that she didn't seem to hear what the pair were discussing.
"And rudeness is unattractive in a man of your age. What's up, Kate?" Kali exclaimed, nudging Sawyer with her elbow.
"Claire's diary has gone missing. Someone took it from her bag" Charlie informed them, coming up from behind Kate.
"Oh, I get it. Something goes missing and right away you figure it's got to me that took it" Sawyer replied.
"Do you have the diary or not?" Kate insisted.
"Do you mean this one?" Sawyer inquired, pulling the item out of his bag.
"Give it to me," Charlie told him, taking a few steps forward.
"I don't think that's a good idea. Maybe Missy Claire doesn't want you reading it" Sawyer pointed out, as he stood up.
"I wasn't gonna read it" Charlie retorted.
"You're not curious about what she wrote about you?" Sawyer asked as Charlie made a grab at it, but Sawyer kept it out of his reach.
"You bastard. He read it!" Charlie exclaimed as Kali stood up, knowing where this was going.
"Just give it to us" Kate rolled her eyes.
"Dear diary, I'm getting really freaked out by that has been pop star. I think he's stalking me" Sawyer began, as Charlie tried to grab it again.
"Sawyer…" Kali trailed off, seeing the angry look on Charlie's face.
"Diary, the little limey runt just won't give up-" Sawyer was cut off as Charlie punched him in the arm, right where he had been stabbed.
Sawyer let out a cry, cradling his now aching arm to his chest. Kali surged forward angrily and shoved Charlie in the chest, who almost fell back at the surprising force.
"What the hell, Charlie?" She cried, going to stand in between the two blonds.
"Oh, he started it" Charlie insisted, as Sawyer walked forward, but Kali grabbed his good arm.
"Look, you've got what you came for. Let's just leave it" Kali told them all, as Kate nodded in agreement.
"You need better friends, Kali" Charlie mumbled, as he grabbed the diary and began to stumble away, Kate following close behind.
"I don't need you fighting my battles, kid" Sawyer stated, knowing how much the nickname would annoy her.
"Then you need to stop making them…Great, now your arms bleeding" Kali sighed, noticing the red that was appearing on the bandage.
"I know you didn't read the diary" Kali announced, as she began to clean Sawyer's re-opened wound.
"I might have when you just weren't around" Sawyer shrugged.
"You didn't" Kali insisted, shaking her head.
He had thought about it, reading the inner thoughts of anyone was interesting, but he decided against it. He told himself he didn't really care what the pregnant woman had been thinking. His thoughts drifted back to the present as he felt Kali's gentle hands drying the wound. He couldn't remember anyone treating him with such care since before meeting her.
"You're going to pick a fight with the wrong guy one day…" Kali trailed off, annoyed.
"Then I suppose you should stop sticking up for me now" Sawyer retorted, as she began to bandage his arm.
"It's a thankless job but someone's got to do it" Kali mumbled, an amused tone to her voice.
"No, they don't" Sawyer said softly, as she began to stick the bandage down.
Kali's eyes snapped up to his blue ones at the sincere tone, as she felt her heart beat a little faster under his intense gaze. She knew she hadn't had many friends in her life, but were friends really supposed to look at you the way he looked at her?
"So, what do you think of the raft idea?" Kali questioned, standing up.
"I think you're right. It's our best chance at getting off the island" Sawyer told her.
"You'll help out then?" Kali clarified.
"Why not, there's not much else to do" Sawyer shrugged, as he stood too.
Kali smiled at his response, happy that he agreed to come as she wasn't sure she would have left without him. Sawyer came to a stop just before he exited their tent.
"Thanks, Kali" He nodded to her, before leaving, as the grin on her face grew at the use of her name.
Author's Notes: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! I've put a poll up on my profile about what stories you guys want me to start/continue, so it would be great if you could vote on that! Don't worry, this story isn't included as I'm definitely continuing it, but if you read any of my other stories, check it out. I think Kali will have some difficult decisions coming soon as she's in a sort of relationship with Boone but clearly, she has feelings for Sawyer. Please leave a review:)
DrLexieSloan: Thanks for the review:) Yeah, they had gone back to the caves at that point. Aw, I'm glad you like Kali! I like the name Bali the best for Boone/Kali, haha. I really liked your fic btw, keep up the good work!
kz4valentina: Glad I was able to surprise you, haha. Don't worry, this story is still very much Sawyer/Kali, but it's fun to put some other relationships in along the way. Aw, thank you so much:)
scripturient3201: Thank you for the review! Really glad you're enjoying this story, things certainly will be heating up more, haha.