Type of Story: LOST/drama – slightly off-cannon
Rating: R for language and sexual reference
Disclaimer: I do not own LOST or it’s characters.
Summary: For those who watch LOST, this comes immediately after episode 1-08 “The Confidence Man”. For the unfortunate few who don’t here’s a simple summary: Sawyer is the pack-rat/ scavenger of the survivors. Shannon has asthma, and the inhaler she had been using ran out. When Sawyer ends up with her brother, Boone’s, book, it was assumed that Sawyer had the extra inhalers that Boone had packed. Sawyer led everyone to believe that he did for hours. He admitted otherwise after receiving a (very hot) kiss from Kate, the heroine who happens to be an ex-con.





ma·nip·u·la·tion
n.
-- Shrewd or devious management, especially for one's own advantage.


Shannon had a good nights rest after Sun had restored her breathing with eucalyptus. Word around camp was that Sayid had tortured, and nearly killed Sawyer. It took Kate to find out that he didn’t have Shannon’s inhalers. Kate, who’s been staying on the beach, went into the jungle to visit Jack, the doctor. Everyone on the island knew that Kate was totally in love with Jack. Everyone that is, except for Jack himself. However, if he does know he’s pushing it aside because he’s putting too much pressure on himself to run the island. Shannon and Kate aren’t exactly best friends; they just haven’t spoken much. Jack was much too busy for chitchat, so Kate was just going to get some water and head back to the beach. It’s possible that Jack’s been upset with Kate since she chose to stay on the beach, and Sawyer just happened to also.

Shannon stopped Kate, as she was about to leave, “hey, can I ask you something?”

“Make it quick sweetie, I’ve got things to do.”

“I just want to know what happened yesterday.”

“You mean with Sawyer? He put us all under the assumption that he had your medicine only to reveal after long delegations that he, in fact, doesn’t.

“Oh…”

“Shannon, look, if you like him, I advise to wait for a while.”

“I thought you were in love with the doctor.”

“I am,” Kate choked out in a whisper.

“But why…”

“Quite simply, some people have baggage that is a lot heavier than most others.”

Shannon nodded and sighed.

Kate started to walk away, but she turned before Shannon went off in the other direction, “I’ll tell you one thing… he’s a great kisser.”

…

Shannon spent the next couple of hours thinking about what Kate had told her. She waited until Boone was busy with something else, and made her way through the jungle. She walked over to what used to be the medical tent where Sawyer was now staying. She stood back and took in the sight of Sawyer, sans shirt, bandaged up, and reading Boone’s book.

“You can come closer, Sticks.”

Shannon didn’t care much for her nickname, but while looking like this he could call her whatever he wanted. “Why did you do it?”

“I have my reasons. However, I apologize for appearing like I didn’t care when you were having your attack. I knew you’d pull through. Also, I shouldn’t have roughed up your brother. I was being territorial.”

“He was looking for his stuff. Isn’t it almost certain to assume based on the fact that you’ve stolen many others’s possessions, that you may have his too?”

“In my own defense, there is still some human in me. I wouldn’t have gone that long before giving you your medicine.”

“Well, thanks. It’s good to know that.” Shannon’s tone was cold; she didn’t sound the least bit appreciative.

“It’s also good to see that you gave up your stiletto heels and realized they don’t go well with everything.”

“It’s not exactly easy to walk in them on any surface that isn’t paved or furnished.”

“Have you given up on waiting for the rescue boat?”

“I started eating when I seduced rocker boy into catching me a fish, remember? That and the fact that I’m letting this pedicure go to waste is a sure sign of it. However, I still hope it happens soon.”

“Oh yes, Sticks, I’m sure you can’t wait to get back to the Hills.”

Shannon sighed and rolled her eyes, “I think my biggest complaint is that I’m getting sandy in places I didn’t know I had.” There you go, Shannon, airhead. Now, insult, “that and I have to be here with you.”

Sawyer smirked. He thought she was cute, but didn’t let it show. He loved getting under her skin, “I’m sorry the only doctor or lawyer around here is basically spoken for.”

“Yeah, by the woman you have the hots for,” Shannon shot back.

“Touché, Sticks. Though, you may be wrong about that.”

What Sawyer didn’t know is that Shannon was right. “There’s a difference between physical and emotional attraction, Mister Sawyer.”

Sawyer cringed, it wasn’t his real name, but he didn’t think about it until now… being here, and alive was making him see things differently.

“Why the sour look, country boy? Did I hit a soft spot?”

“I don’t have a soft spot, Sticks. You should know that.”

“Her name is Kate. That’s why you did it.”

“Damn, Sticks, maybe you’re quicker than I thought.”

“Maybe,” Shannon knew what she was doing, acting like she could care less about him and make him want her.

“I think I like you better without big brother around.”

“Yeah, I’m not as co-dependent as he makes me out to be.”

“That’s got to be so hard on you princess. Him holding you back, waiting on you hand and foot.”

Actually, she enjoyed that, “I get by.”

“It’s a surprise you got away from him for this long.”

“Yeah, well, I’ve got my ways. I know how to dilate his mind and get away for a while.”

“It must be hard for you to get a little satisfaction now and then.” He licked his lips, imagining those ‘sticks’ wrapped around his waist.

“Like as if you actually care if I’m satisfied,” Shannon sneered, though smiled on the inside, imagining looking down on him and running her nails down his chest.

“It’s a perfectly natural human instinct. I’d be willing to help you take care of your urges.”

Shannon scoffed, “you know nothing of my urges. I wouldn’t even consider fucking you. Who knows what evil seed you could spawn.”

She was throwing all the right punches this time and he hoped to get rid of her soon. “Have it your way, Sticks. However, I’ll let this offer stand for a while.”

“Whatever,” Shannon shook her head and spun around on her heel, not caring to hear anymore from him. Although, at the same time, success! Sawyer wanted her. With a satisfied grin she returned to her brother.

Awwww! Cuteness Ronnie! I like it.

:lmao: you had me rolling at that part. :laugh: LOST is my absolute favorite show ever! Weren't you like so sad when Ian Somerhalder went bye-bye? I was!! ~Alli~

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*salutes* Yes ma'am! I shall...and I'm not a no-one...lol, j/p. I luv ur stories Ronnie...~Alli~