A Bit of Me

EP07 Pt3.2 Lips Don't Lie

SUMMARY: Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes the perfect kiss, but there is one thing they all have in common: an experience that is unforgettable when it rocks your world. We adore the kind of kiss that causes butterflies in your stomach as well as the kind that causes time to seem to stand still. If you just had a kiss that left you feeling like your heart would burst out of your chest, there's a good chance it was a helluva kiss.

NOTES: 'Time stands still when I'm with you when we're gazing at the stars and the moon.' - Rene Sweetz.

EP07 Pt3 continued.

At the fire pit

('Dive' Intro by Ed Sheeran started playing in the background.)

It had been quite a day, and he was enjoying the peaceful moment as he gazed at the stars and the moon. Gary was sitting by himself at the fire pit, deep in thought. He knew that all of the lads were feeling a little nervous about their position in the Villa because either one of the new boys would steal two girls away from them like Priya did or there would be a girls' choice recoupling, which may result in the elimination of two of the OG boys. Rocco should have been forthright with Grace about the fact that he was chatting to the other girls to gauge their level of interest in recoupling with him. He and Grace had made it clear to their respective partners that they still intended to spend time getting to know each other. Things would have been so different if he had been able to choose her at the last recouple.

Grace walked into the garden, which is illuminated by the overhead string lights. As you head towards the garden, you spot Gary sitting outside by himself with his forearms resting on top of his thighs.

He looks over at you, and his eyes light up. He quickly sits straighter and smooths down the bottom of his black and white flannel shirt. His head tilts to the side as he watches you beautifully glide over toward the fire pit. "You really know how to stand out, Grace." His gaze danced over her as he grinned, "Stunned."

She felt her stomach somersault as your eyes locked. "Thanks, Gary!" you said, smiling at him. He is so damn masculine and rugged looking in his flannel shirt, distressed jeans, boots, and beard. He would fit right in back home in Texas. A cowboy. "You look amazing tonight."

"Do you really think so?" You bit your lip and gave him a nod, and he beamed. "Thanks, that means a lot," he says, seeming genuinely touched. There's a pause. The hunk in front of you was illuminated by the flames' beautiful glow from the fire, and the mere notion of running her hands over his muscles, shirtless, drove her heart to start racing. A man in jeans and shirtless was so damn sexy.

"There's a bit of a frosty atmosphere around here tonight." He pretends he's shivering and warms his hands by the fire. "Come and join me." He turned to look at her with those arresting crystal-blue eyes. You move to sit down opposite him, and he grins at you. "What are you doing all the way over there?" he grinned and flirted. "I meant, come sit next to me." Gary pats an empty seat beside him. He gives you that sexy, lopsided grin you can't resist. I'm definitely getting some flirty vibes from Gary tonight.

('Dive' song by Ed Sheeran plays in the background.)

♪ I could fall or I could fly

Here in your aeroplane

And I could live, I could die

Hanging on the words you say ♪

(The song fades out.)