False God ✸ Rob Rausch

Chapter Forty-Five; Never Be The Same

Following the dumped islanders leaving, the remaining four girls were upstairs debriefing everything. Amelie spoke as she leaned against the balcony railing, "This is so surreal being the last 4." JaNa nodded, "We had, like, a thousand conversations up here." Leah smiled widely, "You know how rare it is for a group of best friends to be in the final four?" Serena corrected her, "To last the entire time. We've been here since day one."

JaNa smiled softly, "We're definitely going to be
soul sisters for life. You know what I mean?" Amelie nodded as she leaned her head on Leah's shoulder, "Definitely, for life." JaNa giggled, "You guys are gonna be like my godparents for my kids. You guys are gonna be bridesmaids at my wedding. I already see it. You know what I mean?" Amelie nodded, "Definitely."

Leah grinned as she spoke, "I have three thank-yous for you guys." The girls smiled softly as Leah continued, "I have my first thank-you is to JaNa for being there for me in the Miles situation. I feel like you were always there saying like, it's okay. Like, don't worry. You're fine. And, like, I don't think I could express to you what that meant to me." JaNa gasped in awe, "Wow. Stop. I'm gonna cry."

Leah smiled as she turned to Amelie, "My second thank is to Amelie. Thank you for regardless of the situation no matter if I was in the wrong you always defended me to everyone. You would correct me in private but defend me in front of everyone else. You are truly what a big sister should be and I'm so so glad that while I was away from my big sister I had you. And I know Daria is going to love you." Amelie gasped, "Stop I literally cannot wait to meet y'all's family. You're my girls."

Lastly Leah turned to Serena, "And then, Serena, I want to say thank you to you for putting me in my place and literally reading me to filth. Like, the moment where she was like, Don't be a bitter bitch. Like, I literally was like, No, like, I need that." Serena grinned as she smiled sadly, "Like y'all have created such, like, a safe space for me to, like, be vulnerable and you make me feel like I'm not crazy,
even though I know I am a little crazy. You're like, no, baby,
that's normal. I'm over there like, you got to be fucked up."

JaNa nodded, "Everything we went through, it was together.
From Casa was all single, and they all took..." Amelie burst out laughing, "Bitch all our men, got took." Leah burst out laughing, "I know!" Amelie smiled softly, "This experience has by far been the most healing  experience I've ever had. I went into this experience not expecting to find love let alone friends like y'all." Serena grinned, "Wait, wait. One more big hug." The four women hugged tightly before going in and getting ready for bed.

Amelie slipped her feet out of her slippers as she climbed into the bed, covering her feet with the blanket as Rob got in bed. Rob grinned widely as he pressed a kiss against Amelie's lips, "Good night Ames." Amelie grinned as she leaned over towards Serena's bed, "Good night Rena." Serena grinned as she leaned over to Kordell, "Good night Kordell." This continued all the way down to Miguel who grinned as he spoke, "Good night Rob."

The following morning Amelie yawned as she woke up. Miguel spoke as everyone sat up, "I ain't gonna lie to you guys. It is so weird waking up and seeing all these empty-ass beds." Amelie nodded as she pushed her glasses on. Leah spoke as she stood up, "That's crazy to think about how far we've all come here." Amelie nodded, "It's crazy to think on like day three I threw a glass of water on Liv and now I'm in the final four."

As soon as Amelie finished speaking a phone chimed as Leah read it out, "Islanders, today each couple will leave the villa to go on their final dates." The islanders began to speak excitedly as the girls made their way to the dressing room. As soon as they crossed the threshold Amelie's phone chimed. She grinned widely as she read the text, "Amelie and Rob please get ready for your date. #LoveDownUnder #PlentyFishesInTheSea." Amelie grinned as she entered the dressing room.

The girls began to pull out swimsuit options, by the hashtags attached to the text they assumed it was something water related. Amelie opted for a simple black bikini and a cute floral swimsuit cover up to wear over it. She sat down at her makeup station and began to do her hair and minimal makeup. Leah spoke as she sat down, "So Meli are you excited?" Amelie grinned, "I'm kinda nervous. What if he asks me to be his girlfriend?"

Serena shrugged, "You guys are practically married so what?" JaNa nodded, "You love him and he loves you. Is it really the worst thing that could happen?" Amelie shrugged, "I mean I guess not. I just haven't been anyone's girlfriend in a long time." Amelie added a bit of blush to her cheeks as she finished her makeup, opting for a natural look other than clear mascara and blush. She put her hair in a single bubble braid and slipped on Leah's black platform sandals.

Amelie and Rob left the villa and were taken to their date. Amelie gasped in awe as she realized what the date was, they were going snorkeling, "Oh my god, I love snorkeling." Rob grinned as he watched Amelie put on the snorkeling mask, "Hold that pose I need a picture of this." Amelie posed dramatically as Rob took a photo of her. Amelie smiled widely as she and Rob began their snorkeling date.

After about an hour and a half they went back to the beach and sat on a beach blanket that had been set up for them along with a picnic. Amelie smiled at Rob, "Okay so what has been your favorite experience this summer?" Rob smiled as a look of mischief spread on his face, "Is it corny if I say meeting you?" Amelie burst out laughing, "Absolutely." Rob grinned, "I would say other than meeting you, my favorite thing about this summer would be the friendship's that have grown. Like me and Kordell, day one we probably wouldn't have been friends. Now I'm sure you and Serena will concoct a plan for us to be each other's groomsmen."

Amelie burst out laughing, "That does sound like me and Rena." Rob grinned as he leaned back on his elbows, "Okay what's been your favorite experience this summer?" Amelie hummed as she followed suit in his actions, "I think my favorite moment was how much of a sisterhood formed in the villa. We had our fights sure but we always went to bat for each other to you guys." Rob nodded as he tucked a piece of Amelie's hair behind her ear, "So before we go back I have a question for you and you can't laugh at me okay?"

Amelie grinned widely, "If you're about to ask me to be your girlfriend my answer is yes." Rob gasped dramatically, "You have to let me ask!" Amelie smiled, "Okay ask." Rob grinned, "Amelie Salazar will you be my girlfriend?" Amelie dramatically swooned, "Oh Rob but of course." Amelie says dramatically and sarcastically. Rob rolled his eyes playfully, "Is it too late to take that back?" Amelie laughed, "You already know it is." Rob grinned, "Oh thank god." Amelie grinned as she leaned in and kissed him. Amelie knew in that moment she'd never be the same.