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outfit continued

a little while later we are finally allowed to rejoin the group downstairs. i hold kordell's hand as we head to the fire pit, his grip tight with nerves as we settle on the couch. i look between kenny and jana, my eyebrows raising slightly as i send her a secret smile. she meets my gaze, her eyes filled with hope as she nods slightly. i lean against rob as the bombshells introduce themselves, my body relaxing in his comforting hold. i tune out the conversation slightly, only interested in what kenny has to say and jana's reaction to his words.

eventually the group spilts up, the girls sprawled across the daybeds as we discuss the newest bombshells. "who do you think cassidy will go for?" i ask, my tone curious as i look across their faces. "i think she's into miguel for sure." jana responds, opening her mouth to speak before nicole cuts her off, "raise you hand if you were shocked by kendall's reaction." i remain still, only leah and kaylor raising their hands. "i'm not" jana starts, "not because you're openly exploring right now." serena and i nod in agreement, my voice gentle as i add, "it's just that, you're acting like you're open to exploring with other people. i'm sure he thinks it's fair to do the same."

nicole's eyebrows furrow, "i feel stupid for being so honest about getting to know one guy. if he's doing this out of spite, i don't care." leah cuts her off, "he's not doing it out of spite." "yes, but he has to protect his heart because he's been taking l's back to back" jana says. nicole's voice raises, carrying through the air, "i'm not giving him an l. i didn't give give an l, i said i still like you more than i like miguel. and you know what, that's." her voice cuts off as she start crying, jana and i scooting closer as we try to console her. "no, no, no, nicole, oh my gosh, i'm so sorry" jana whispers. nicole backs away, looking at jana, leah and i with disgust. "for you guys to sit here, and like, defend him."

i cut nicole off gently, "we're not defending him, we're just trying to help you understand where he's coming from." nicole pins me with a venomous glare, her tone sharp as she scoffs, "come the fuck on. that is bullshit." i shrink back slightly, shaking my head as liv speaks up, "you're being dramatic, there's no reason to speak to her like that." nicole storms off, tension radiating off of her as she heads upstairs. i shrug slightly as she leaves, looking around at the other girls as they sit with exasperated expressions on their faces. i leave the girls, heading towards the boys as they speak with the new islanders. i introduce myself to cassidy, sending her a soft smile as i cuddle into rob.

i find myself relaxing at cassidy's bright personality, kindness radiating through her words. "i really love you and rob, i've been rooting for you guys this whole time." she says, her words bringing a smile to my face. i blush slightly, thanking her before i ask if she's interested in anyone so far. she shrugs slightly, admitting that she finds miguel very attractive. "he is, but he's also a really good guy. i could see you two having a lot in common. everyone here is really sweet, try not to stress about it. just have fun getting to know everyone" i say, my tone laced with warmth. she nods, a sweet smile covering her lips as she talks about how nice the villa is. i promise to give her a full tour tomorrow, she accepts with an eager nod.

we speak for a little bit longer before everyone decides to get ready for bed. rob grabs my hand, his touch soothing as we walk into the beauty room. i grab my toiletries and pajamas, making my way into the bathroom. i start the shower water, waiting for it to heat up as i strip out of my clothes. i wash my hair, applying a conditioning mask as i gently detangle my curls. rob walks in, resting against the counter as he waits for me to finish up. i scrub my body, quickly rinsing off before i wrap my body in a towel. i get out of the shower, rob stepping behind me as he helps me wrap up my hair. i lean against him, enjoying his confident touch as he wraps his body around mine.

"you tired, sweet girl?" he asks quietly, his raspy voice sending shivers down my spine

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"you tired, sweet girl?" he asks quietly, his raspy voice sending shivers down my spine. i nod, stepping away from him as i change into my pajamas. we do our hygiene routines, enjoying the comfortable silence between us. eventually we head into the bedroom, he pulls the blanket down, tucking me in before climbing in beside me. the other islanders trickle in, showing the bombshells to their beds as we all settle in for bed. quiet conversations can still be heard as the lights turn off, the couples enjoying the privacy as they whisper to each other. i cuddle further into rob, resting my leg across his body as my head falls into his neck.

i press gentle kisses across his skin, my tender movements laced with affection. his hand strokes along my leg, goosebumps rising at his touch. he drifts off to sleep first, his breathing leveling out into a peaceful rhythm. i drift off quickly after, lulled to sleep by his warm body.

author's note

please forgive the late update, i've been struggling with the sinus infection from hell.

i'll be updating PURE INSTINCT, later today.
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