Tai Up My Heart

Chapter 4: In-Tents

Despite having fallen asleep firmly on my own side, I woke with Harry wrapped around me.

I pulled myself from his grip, gently as not to wake him, and made my way to the bathroom to shower. I opened the door but stopped short when I heard the watcher running.

"Hello?"

"AJ? It that you? It's Liv?"

"Olivia! Good morning. You can come in if you want to chat. I don't mind!"

I came in and shut the door.

"How are you this morning, hun?" she asked.

"Oh, you know. Coupled, now. But that's really the only difference between today and yesterday. I'm still waiting for a spark. But I suppose you're in the same boat."

Literally everyone else had stuck with their current partner last night. Which left AJ with Seb.

"Yeah. At least Seb understands that we're friends. Harry really likes you."

"Ugh. I know. I've tried to give him gently hints, but I think I need to be blunt. I'm really looking forward to that."

AJ giggled and turned off the water.

She emerged completely naked. She had a gorgeous body. I was tempted. I had a hunch that she had began to like me, though, and I couldn't lead her on. She smirked at me as she wrapped herself in a towel.

"All yours babes"

I took my turn and let the hot water pour over me. The heat released my tension and frustration flooded my senses. Without warning tears began to flow. I let them for a few minutes. I needed the catharsis.  I took a few deep breaths and washed up. I exited the shower and got ready for the day, wearing a bright floral thong back one piece. I made my way to the beach hut.

"So, I'm trying really hard to be patient. To not let it all get to me and just have fun. But honestly you guys, WHERE IS HE?"

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Tai boarded the plane. His large frame was cramped in the tiny seat. His leg shook with excitement. The flight attendants secured the cabin. They did the safety demonstration. Finally, the plane moved. It slowly taxied until it reached the runway. It paused for a few moments, then it lurched forward, gaining speed. Tai felt the wheels leave the ground. He was on his way.

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I joined the rest of the group, who was sat round the pool. Of course, I just had to walk up right in the strangest part of the conversation.

"And that's why you're better off using a cucumber," Bill said.

Erm.....

I was relieved when I realized they were actually taking about food.

I need to get laid. My mind goes into the gutter way too quickly.

Iona was on the same page though, "If you were going to make a sex tape, what would you call it?"

Elladine said she would want it to be something sensual, then mumbled something in Welsh.

"That's a mouthful!" Miki said

"Name of Miki's sex tape!" Viv laughed.

"What about you, Olivia. What would you name yours?" Miki asked.

Everyone turned to me. Harry looked especially curious.

"Honestly. I wouldn't make one. No judgment against those that do. It's just not my cup of tea."