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i close the door to the beauty room, pressing my back against it and i want to dissolve into the floor. i'm confused by the look miguel had on his face, he didn't seem surprised to catch us leaving the bathroom, both obviously freshly showered. i'm not embarrassed by my relationship with rob, we've had a strong connection since day one. i see myself leaving the villa by his side, no matter how it happens. i could see miguel drawing conclusions about us, looking us over as something flashed in his eyes. in a way, i'm relieved, hoping this will dissolve his earlier interest in me.
i decide to get ready for bed, changing into my pajamas instead of putting on something nicer. i take my time, doing my skincare routine and detangling my hair. i hum softly, lost in the routine, not noticing the door creaking open. "aurora, do you mind if i pull you for a chat, darling?" an accented voice coos, startling me as i drop my brush and look up in shock. i stare at miguel for a second, his words not registering immediately. when an awkward amount of time passes, i realize he had asked me a question, and i was still staring at him.
i give him a subtle nod, gracefully standing as i get up, walking around the vanity to join him. as i reach his side, i take in how tall he is, i crane my neck up to face him, giving him a soft smile as i respond, "sure, let's go." i follow him as he walks downstairs, passed the other islanders as we make our way out to the dock. i can feel rob's gaze on me, but i don't turn around to look at him, not wanting to see the look on his face. rob has nothing to worry about, i've never felt about anyone the way i feel for him.
miguel gestures for me sit first, sitting across from me as his graze travels over my face. the silence stretches between us, my gaze flitting around as i try to ward off my nerves. "so," i start, "how are you settling in? are the girls being welcoming?" i ask with a teasing smile. he nods, his words thoughtful as he responds, "they've been really cool, i like getting a chance to talk with everyone. i've been waiting for the chance to talk to you though." his eyes flash playfully as he takes in my shocked expression.
"me?", i ask, not confused but also not expecting his words. "yeah, i've been watching the show, i like your vibe. you're very calm, a sweet girl, i like that in a woman" his words are smooth, his intent obvious as he looks at me. i blush, stammering for a second before i respond. "t-thank you, miguel. that's very sweet of you to say and i think you're a great guy" i trail off, not wanting to be rude but trying to draw a clear boundary. "it's okay, darling. i don't mind a challenge." he says, a smirk appearing across his lips as he takes in my shocked expression. i'm speechless, unable to respond as a throat clearing bursts the tension.
my gaze jerks up, looking for the person who unknowingly saved me from this conversation, i make eye contact with a less than pleased robert. my heart flutters, a blush rising to my cheeks at his proximity. "hey, bro. mind if i steal my girl?" his voice rings out, the question not a question at all. an amused expression covers miguel's face as he stands up, walking back towards the villa as he throws out, "sure, i'll talk to you later then, rory."
i hold rob's gaze as he approaches me, trying to find the words to explain what rob just stepped into. he scoops me up, clutching me to his chest as he sits against the railing. he brings me down to straddle his lap, his hands finding my hips as we settle against the bench. i shake my head, "rob, that wasn't what it looked like, i was trying to brush him off, i don't know why he said that." i implore, my sincerity coating the words. rob pulls me into a rough kiss, his tongue lashing against my bottom lip before he pulls it between his teeth. he sucks on the plump skin, biting softly before releasing me.
he leans back, his words calm as he responds, "i know, baby. it's okay, i promise." i look between his eyes, searching for the truth and find it reflecting in his eyes. the tension leaks from my body, i sag against him as i place my head on his chest. his chest rumbles against me as he speaks again, "i think we should close off." i freeze slightly, processing his words before pulling back to look at him. a bright smile crosses my face, my dimples flashing as the moonlight reflects off my white teeth. "yes", i reply calmly, knowing that he's mine, a warm feeling bursts in my chest.
i pull him into a kiss, this one deeper as we express our feelings through our physical connection. electricity arcs between our lips, traveling through my skin and igniting my nerves. i pull him closer as his lips travel down to my neck. he latches on at the base of my neck, sucking slightly before pulling back slightly, his lips brushing against my skin as he rasps, "this okay, birdie?" i nod, wiling to let him do whatever he wanted as long as he didn't stop touching me. he sucks harder against my skin, leaving marks before his lips reconnect with mine. we spend the next while kissing, our lips bruised as we finally pull away.
i place my head in his neck, lulled to sleep my his body heat and the gentle rise and fall of his chest. he stands, securing me to his chest as he makes his way through the villa, entering the bedroom. rob's eyes lock with miguel's, a taunting look on rob's face as the guys quietly cheer for him, aware that he was going to close off our connection. as he gently settles me into bed, aaron asks, "how does it feel man?" a genuine smile pulls at rob's lips, "like she's mine and nobody can do a fucking thing about it" rob responds, his words sharp as they target the newest bombshell. he settles in bed next to me, cuddling me against his chest as the lights go out, falling asleep quickly.
