sam - tr

[has_2ls]

Jack hadn't fought with Sam very often and while he thought they were probably on good terms again, this was the longest they'd gone without you know since they'd finally, officially hooked up.

Maybe that was a stupid thing to be worried about but Jack had worried. He wasn't so good at the talking thing, especially when it came to his feelings, and it was a lot easier and a lot more genuine to express his love and admiration in a caress down Sam's neck and shoulder or a kiss that went on so long that he saw stars.

She was over in her "office" again and Jack rapped lightly at the door frame, giving her what he hoped was a charming grin.

"You busy, Sam?"

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[has_2ls]

Jack laid beside her and gave her a questioning look. "You know, I gotta put the kibosh on fooling around out here. Rick might wander down and that's gonna be worse to explain than the f-word."

[gate_expert]

"Oh, no," she said, giggling a little at the idea of Rickon standing over them and scowling and Jack trying to explain. "Not that. It's just... it's nice out here, you know?"

That was part of it--most of it, actually. Not that the island wasn't normally beautiful, but it was especially so tonight. But there was a little part of her that was somewhat skittish at getting close with Jack again, even though she needed it.

[has_2ls]

"It's gorgeous," Jack agreed. "And not just the scenery."

He ran a hand down her neck and shoulder, smiling a little sappy. "I love you, Sam. I know I keep saying that, but I feel like I need to say it again. I just want everything to be okay between us, you know?"

[gate_expert]

"Me, too." She sighed a little and scooted closer to him on the blanket. "I think it will be okay. I think we'll be okay."

[has_2ls]

"Think so too," Jack said, tipping her face back up for another long kiss. "Don't know what I'd do without you. Guess you probably knew that, huh?"

[gate_expert]

She didn't answer right off, caught up in another long, gentle kiss. By the time they stopped to breathe she was flushed and warm and smiling a little, tracing her fingers down his chest. "Yeah, kind of knew that."

[has_2ls]

"I've always been easy when it came to smart blondes," Jack agreed, spending a few minutes just holding her close. "You ready to head back in?"

[gate_expert]

"Yeah," she said softly, sitting up. "Let's go."

She still felt a little weird and unsure, like she was a little bit on the wrong foot, but having this quiet time out here on the beach had alleviated some of it.

[has_2ls]

"Everyone's still at the party," Jack said slyly, tangling his hand in hers as they walked. "In case you wanted...well, you know. That."

[gate_expert]

Sam shook her head a little, squeezing his hand. "Nope," she said. "I'm not really in the mood for a crowd of people, you know? Just you."

[has_2ls]

"Well not here," Jack said, shaking his head in embarrassment. "I just meant...back at the hut?"

[gate_expert]

"No, no," she said quickly. "I knew you didn't mean here. I just meant that--I thought you were saying 'everyone's still at the party if you want to go', and I don't. I just want to go home with you." She squeezed his hand again so he'd know she meant it.

[has_2ls]

"I wanted time to drive you crazy," Jack said lowly, squeezing her hand back. "Take my time, really work you up."

[gate_expert]

"Wanted?" Sam asked, just a light question. "I'm not...you know, stopping you." As hesitant as she was--stupid, really, since she very badly needed to feel close to him right now--him taking his time was just the thing she needed.

[has_2ls]

"I like taking my time," Jack said lowly, giving her a little bit of a leer. "Have you looked at yourself lately? Worth the time, believe me."

[gate_expert]

She didn't exactly make a habit of looking at herself, so Sam just shook her head and elbowed him a little. "Nope," she said, flushing. Even now she still wasn't really used to getting compliments from Jack.

[has_2ls]

"I was thinking of starting here," Jack murmured, trailing a fingertip down her nose. "Working my way down, then back up. Then I was gonna do it with my mouth."

[gate_expert]

"Oh?" It was partly a question, but mostly an expression of yes, I think that's a good way to start, definitely.

[has_2ls]

"You might have to keep me on topic," Jack murmured, giving her a heated glance. "Those breasts get me all hot and bothered."

[gate_expert]

Sam wasn't really sure if he was being like that on purpose to amuse her, or if that was just the way things came out when he was trying to seduce her, but either way, it made her grin. "Oh, really?" she said, as if she had never noticed how much he enjoyed that particular part of her anatomy.

[has_2ls]

Jack nodded slowly. "Always thought so, Sam. Never caught me leering before? Locker room?"

[gate_expert]

"Before here? No, not really," she said. "Maybe a little look here or there, but you never--I told you, you never made anything obvious." He'd never made her feel pushed into anything, and while that had been frustrating later, when she'd known very clearly what she felt for him, she'd always appreciated his respect for her position.

[has_2ls]

"I tried to be subtle," Jack said, shrugging. "I never wanted you to worry about that. Always wanted to be someone you could trust and depend on, even if it wasn't the way I wanted."

[gate_expert]

"I never worried," she told him. "I never worried, not about that, and I always, always trusted you. And I still do."

She stopped walking for a minute, still holding his hand, looking at his face dimly lit by the moonlight and the small lights here and there that illuminated the path. "You're the most important person in my life," she said quietly. "And have been for a long time."

[has_2ls]

Jack squeezed her hand for a moment. "I am always going to be here, okay? You and the baby are the most important people in my life. There's nothing I want more than to be a good husband and a good father, Sam. That's what I want for you."