The Island

Lovin

Ralphs POV *Two weeks later*

As I stood there, staring at what she had done, I couldn't help but feel broken. Inside and out. I was numb. Completely numb. I watched as Lizzie leaned closer to Jack until their lips met. I saw him push her against a tree and run his hand down her leg slowly. It pained me to see her enjoying this. She lied to me. She loves him, not me, and there's nothing I can do about it. I wanted to scream, to cry, but I held it in. They didn't know that I was watching her. I was spying on them. I have been for a week now. It started last week.

**

'I'm going out.' Lizzie called out as she started to walk away.

'Wait! Where are you going?' I asked.

'I told you, out. I'll be back in an hour or so.' She stated and walked into the dense growth. I groaned and fell onto the sand.

'Why does she have to be so danm complicated?' I groaned to myself.

'She's just going through something. She is after all stuck on an island with a huge group of boys.' I heard Simon's voice say from behind me. I looked back to see him holding two coconuts. 'I was going to give this to her, but she's gone and your here, so here, drink up.' He demanded, offering the 'cup.' I took it and thanked him.

'What do you mean?' I wondered aloud.

'What I mean is, she's going through a tough time. She told me herself that there's three boys that she has to choose from. She's probably traumatized!' He stated. I nodded and took a sip of my water.

'Where do you think she went?' I asked him. He shrugged.

'Beats me. She could just want time away from all the boys.' He answered.

'Well, I know it's none of my business, but I'm going to follow her, just to make sure she doesn't get hurt.' I said and started to walk away.

'Don't do anything you'll regret!' Simon called before I disappeared into the bushes. As I walked, I thought about what Simon had said. 'Don't do anything you'll regret!' That sentence echoed in my head. What did he mean by that? As I walked into a small clearing, I understood what he meant.

***

I regretted it. No doubt about it. I knew I shouldn't have done it, but I did, and I have never hated myself more than I do right now.

'We should do this again soon.' Jack breathed, panting hard.

'Yeah, soon.' Lizzie repeated. My heart sank with those simple words. She wanted to do that again. An idea suddenly popped into my head. It was a crazy idea, and Jack would kill me if he found out, but I liked it, so I was going to do it.

Lizzie's POV

'I've gotta get back before Ralph get suspicious.' I said to Jack. He groaned.

'Alright, but come back at midnight so we can have some fun.' He exclaimed, smirking afterwards. I rolled my eyes playfully and kissed his cheek before running off towards the shore. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I am stuck on this island with a bunch of boys, and things happen. I have needs, just like boys, but not as sexual. I just need someone to love me. Not that kind of love, but like, care.

Not even five minutes into my walk, I ran into a body. I looked up to see Ralph peering down at me. He smiled politely and helped me up.

'Why hello pretty miss.' He greeted.

'Hello back Ralphie!' I cheerfully said.

'What were you doing?' He asked politely.

'Oh, just going for a walk.' I lied.

'Ah. I see.' He replied.

'What were you doing?' I questioned.

'Oh, uh, just walking like you.' He answered. It didn't sound like he was telling the truth, but I didn't say anything. 'Um, Hey Lizzie?' He asked.

'Yes?'

"Can I try something?'

'Uh, sure...' I mumbled. He looked down to my lips and back to my eyes. He then started to lean closer and closer, inch by inch, until our lips touched. This kiss felt different from the one I had with Jack. This one was much more gentle. Jack's was rough, while Ralph's was soft. It was slow and passionate. He pulled away slowly and stared into my eyes.

'Sorry, I had to do that.' He said quickly as he started running into the bush.

'Wait!' I yelled, but he was already gone. 'Great.' I mumbled. 'Just fucking great.' I continued. I walked back to the shore, quite agitated.

What the hell did I just do?