Love is a risk

Casa Amor

The camera cut to the Casa Amor villa, where Isaiah  was sitting on a lounge chair, talking with Phoebe. The two were engaged in a casual conversation, but the atmosphere between them shifted, becoming more charged. Phoebe had a way of making everything feel lighter, and for a moment, Isaiah found himself letting down his guard.

"So, what's been the hardest part of being here for you?" Phoebe asked, a genuine curiosity in her voice.

Isaiah  ran a hand through his hair. "I think just being away from Dalilah. I mean, we've got something good, and it's hard not to feel like I'm doing something wrong, being here with all these new people." He looked at her, his voice softening. "I don't want to hurt her."

Phoebe nodded, understanding. "I get that. But that's why we're here, right? To figure things out. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it."

Before he could respond, Phoebe leaned in slightly, her face inches from his. The tension between them grew, and without thinking, Issae found himself leaning in as well. They kissed, initially soft and hesitant, then deepening as the moment took over.

Back in the common area, Timmy, Jeff, and Justin were chatting when they glanced over and saw the kiss between Issae and Phoebe. The three of them froze for a moment, their eyes widening in surprise. Timmy raised an eyebrow, clearly taking it in, but Jeff's face immediately darkened.

Justin looked at Jeff, a bit worried. "Man, are you okay?"

Jeff's jaw tightened. "No, I'm not okay. Issae and Phoebe... seriously? Dalilah's his girl. He's better than this."

Timmy, ever the voice of reason, sighed and shook his head. "It's Casa Amor, bro. People get caught up in the moment. Doesn't mean it's anything serious."

But Jeff wasn't convinced. "I don't know, man. It feels wrong."

Back in Casa Amor, the kiss eventually broke, and Issae pulled back, his heart racing. Phoebe gave him a small smile, but Issae's expression shifted to one of guilt. "I shouldn't have done that," he said quietly, his voice almost a whisper.

Phoebe looked at him with understanding in her eyes. "It's alright, Issae. But you've got to be honest with yourself. And with her." She gave him a soft, supportive hug. "I think you know where your heart is."

Issae nodded, stepping back. "Yeah. I've got to talk to the guys."

As Phoebe watched him go, Issae walked briskly back to the boys' area. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions. He had crossed a line, and now he felt an overwhelming need to fix things.

When he arrived at the common area, the boys were already waiting for him. Timmy was sitting on the couch, but both Jeff and Justin were standing, their eyes locked on him as he walked in. The mood in the room had shifted — they could tell something had happened.

Issae stood there for a moment, rubbing the back of his neck. "Guys, I need to be honest... I made a mistake. I kissed Phoebe."

The room went silent for a moment before Jeff spoke, his voice low but edged with disappointment. "I knew it. I saw you. What the hell, man? You've got Dalilah back home, and you do this?"

Timmy looked at Issae with a more understanding gaze. "Man, you didn't want this. It's Casa Amor. Things happen, but you've got to be real with yourself and with her when you get the chance."

Issae took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his actions. "I shouldn't have let it happen. I regret it. I care about Dalilah so much, and I don't want to hurt her. This was a stupid mistake. I feel awful."