𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐍𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓, 𝐫𝐨𝐛 𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐡

ii. icebreakers

✧*̥˚ episode i *̥˚✧

"It's time to get started," Ariana stated, almost intimidatingly as she stood at the front of the fire pit, all of the islanders seated before her. "And as usual on Love Island, we're gonna get you guys coupled up." She continued, amidst the cheering that was going on from the group. "But this year, things are going to be a bit different." A small smirk tugged at her glossed lips as she watched how everyone's expressions turned into ones of confusion, small exclamations coming from a few. India and Leah shared a nervous look, linking their pinkies together as Ariana explained the rules.

"Before coupling up, the islanders will get to know each other with our game... Icebreakers." Iain Sterling stated.

"We're gonna play a game where you get to kiss each other first, and see if you're compatible before you make your decision about who to couple up with." India felt Leah's pinky tighten around hers as the rules were stated.

"Islanders must crack open an ice cube to retrieve a card containing a question, which they will answer, by choosing someone to kiss."

Kendall was first to go, seeming confident based on what India could read off of his body language. He picked up the hammer, and smashed the block of ice in one go, which impressed the tanned girl more than she'd like the admit. Ice floated over the wooden flooring of the fire pit as it shattered. 

"Sort of a 'try before you buy' scenario." Ariana narrowed her eyes, teasing the islanders before Kendall read his card. 

"'Kiss the islander you are most intimidated by.'" He read off, his gaze darting over the girls briefly before he made his way over to them. India's heartbeat accelerated beyond belief as Kendall held his hand out in front of her, causing the girls around her to yell out teasing encouragements. "Go get him bitch!" Leah yelled, causing her to turn around and flip her off playfully as Kendall lead them to the front of the fire pit. 

She swallowed harshly as he let go of her hand, and brought his up to cup the side of her neck. She wrapped her arms around his neck before their mouths met. 

It was rushed, but India sort of liked that. She enjoyed the way his tongue brushed over her bottom lip, almost as if he was begging for her to let him in, like she already had some unknown power over him, which only egged her on more. Her hands trailed down to his biceps, squeezing ever so slightly as his teeth lightly bit her lip that was locked between his. She tilted her head further to deepen the kiss, making it even hotter than it started off. His hand found its home on her hip, pulling her body closer to his.

India will admit, it was a nice kiss, a nice feeling of wanting being exchanged between them, but she felt no spark. The lack of electricity made her pull away first; but slowly, so not to hurt his feelings.

Cheers erupted from the seated islanders as they made their way back to their places on the curved couch. "Thanks gorgeous," Kendall rasped, as he parted from her completely. She giggled softly as she sat down in response, her cheeks feeling warm.

Her eyes briefly caught Rob's gaze before she quickly averted her own to Leah, who was giving her a teasing look, raising her eyebrows up and down in a suggestive manner. "That was steamy," she edged on, nudging India's shoulder. The tanned girl shrugged, only giving her a small smirk as she didn't want to share her thoughts on the boys too soon. 

It was JaNa's turn next, wasting no time in going right for destroying the ice. 

"'Kiss two islanders who give you green-flag vibes.' Whew!" She exclaimed softly, before glancing up at the line up of guys she had to choose from. She walked up enticingly, "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe." Her finger landed on Coye, who wore a sly smirk as he got up and stood next to her. "And you too, c'mon," she pointed to Rob, who took her hand and followed her to the front.