This time, I'm serious

Rock, paper, scissors

The six of them walked back to the firepit, and Jas felt the tears coming to her eyes. She couldn't believe that she'd be sending home four of her friends. She wrapped her arms around Bruno's waist.

She looked over at Youcef, who smiled sadly at her. He already knew. She could see it in his eyes. She looked up at Bruno, and saw him mouthing words at Cora.

"I'm sorry"

Cora nodded, not at all surprised. She flashed him a big smile, squeezing Will's hand, and giving him a look that told him what she knew. Will nodded at her, understanding.

Jas caught Cora's eye, and felt the tears start falling.

Valentina's phone chimed. She looked down at it, and burst into tears. Tom took her phone, and pulled her into his arms, reading it out over her shoulder.

Tom and Valentina, your fellow islanders have voted to save you. Congratulations, you will not be leaving the villa tonight. Please take your seat by the fireplace.

Before they could even get there, Valentina wrapped her arms around Cora, and Tom threw his around Youcef. Jas ran over and threw her arms around Tiff.

"Guys, we're so sorry." Jas said, choking back tears.

Tiff looked at her as she pulled out of the hug. "Jas, don't be silly! You could only save one couple. It makes sense to save the ones who are publicly and unashamedly in love".

Tom and Valentina both laughed into their hugs.

"Shut up" Valentina said, currently muffled by Will's chest.

Will smiled at them. "Plus, there's less than a week left, we'll see you all at the finale soon anyway"

Jas felt a hand slip around her waist, and she knew without even looking that it was Youcef's.

She turned, throwing her arms around his neck. His hands traced her exposed skin, and he pressed the side of his head to hers.

"I'm so sorry." She whispered.

"I would have been furious if you'd kept us here. You made the right choice. I'm just sorry I won't get to see you every day any more."

He lifted one of her long braids, running it through his fingers. He let it fall to her shoulder, but then brushed his hand against her skin, pushing it back behind her. He brought his hand to her face, taking her by the chin, turning her face side to side.

"If you ever want to model, you must tell me. I would love to connect you with my agent."

Jas giggled. "Flatterer"

He raised his eyebrows. "I do not flatter" he laughed. "It's absolutely true."

She rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah."

He smiled warmly at her, turning her face to the side, and kissing her on the cheek, a little closer to the mouth than the ear. He looked up, his eyes catching something behind Jas, and stepped back, his hands up defensively.

"Backing off! I swear! Don't hit me!"

Bruno burst out laughing, pulling him in for a hug. Jas grinned as they laughed into the hug, Youcef looking far more comfortable receiving a bear hug from Bruno than she expected.

Jas made her way to Will, hugging them tightly. "I'll miss you, babe."

Will held her tightly, and whispered in her ear.

"You guys are gonna win."

Jas whispered back "What?"

"We all know it. You guys are meant for each other. You can see it when you're together. Just... know that we can all see it too. And I'm sure everyone at home does as well."