“Well, I do try,” he said softly. “And I’ll concede your victory in this discussion.” It wasn’t that hard after all to accept that a handsome guy also found you handsome. And to be fair, Brax did know he looked good. He just wasn’t one to say so.
“Not too late. We’re mostly at the getting to know each other stage. I think they just stagger arrivals to make it easier to edit the footage. As for the guys…expect hotness and flirtiness and abs…lots of glorious abs.”
“Thanks, I graciously accept this victory”, he chuckled, biting his lip in a slightly awkward, hopefully humbling smile. “I did join the debate team in school, I guess I tend to channel that energy a bit too much sometimes.” Laughing, he nodded as he listened carefully to Brax’s words. It was good to know the other’s opinion of what had gone down so far, both for strategic reasons as well as Bran’s own curiosity. “Well, that does sound terrific. I love me some glorious abs. I struggle a bit to keep up with mine most of the time”, he admitted with a laugh. “I have other assets. What about you? Are you part of the abs team, or what do you think is your best feature?”
Though his initial plan was to go for a swim to clear his mind, Wells was never one to say no to some company – especially company that happen to be attractive. “Well, if it helps your decision at all, my response to conflict is fight not flight. So, I won’t go down easy,” he joked, pulling off his shirt to get ready to hop in. “Hmmm, alright. As long as you behave in regards to not being a murderer this afternoon, then you can definitely join me in a swim.” Wells smirked, talking a moment to appreciate the other man showing off his trunks for him. “Yes, what a shame it would be if myself in particular was deprived of that sight. One of the credentials of being my swim partner is to look extra hot in a swim suit, so I’m glad I don’t have to turn you away.”
Bran could certainly understand the impulse for some alone time to clear his mind, but he definitely was a very social type and had no problem offering his company to others - especially guys this handsome, offering eye candy and apparently a good sense of humor on top. “Great, I would expect nothing less. It’s quite boring when one person just dishes it out and the other merely takes it like some cold dead fish”, he mused, smirking a little at the hidden innuendo. In some ways, sex and a fight did have something in common - either was boring when it became too one-sided. “I promise I’ll behave in that regard. I’ll try to be a good boy”, he winked. “I feel honored. Had I known you had such high standards for swim partners, I would’ve been more nervous to approach you.... but I’m glad I passed the test. And for the record, I do think you look extra hot in yours as well.”
WAKE UP OR POTENTIALLY ROLL OUT OF BED AND HIT THEIR FACE ON THE FLOOR. Or slam the snooze button so hard their hand would be aching for the following hours… but that clearly didn’t seem to be the case. Everything was far too perfect to be a dream. And a general hallucination seemed to be out of the picture as well. Where they were – what they were experiencing was indeed real. And all that life of luxury and gorgeous company came with a price to pay – something everyone at the villa was willing to pay. But were people there merely for the prize or to actually succeed in finding that special someone? “Bran? Please tell me your last name isn’t Stark. I wasn’t that much of a Bran fan during the show. Luckily, you are far better looking and interesting than a kid whose face I wanted to permanently maul.” But indeed, very luckily – this Bran was far better in a lot of senses than a fictional character that earned a rather large and collective hate. “I have no clue about any relevant gossip. Or any at all. I’m… fresh off the boat? I think I haven’t even seen the bedroom. I’m too mesmerized by the outside as it is.”
A dream would have been all too comfortable in the end, after all - the fact that this was reality made it all the more exciting. Sure, it seemed like paradise on Earth, but they weren’t here purely to enjoy the scenery. Of course everybody’s intentions and plans might differ; for Bran, the prize money felt equally important as the prospect of meeting his match. Or at least, a sarcastically cynical part of him found winning the cash more realistic at least. A real connection was hard to find, but hey, he was willing to give it a shot at least. “Well, what a compliment”; he laughed, giving Mike an amused grin, “but no, I’m no Stark. Davies. Classic Welsh name. For the record, we did Bran first. Westeros stole that name from us.” Of course it wasn’t rare for him to get that comparison, but luckily Bran had little in common with his fictional namesake. “Same here. As fascinating as I am sure the bedroom is, I do prefer talking to you so far. Guess if we both don’t know anything about the others yet, we should use the opportunity to get a head start in getting to know each other, at least.”
ooc: ok i unfortunately didn’t really get anything major done today thanks to a busy day of work & getting vaccinated. fortunately, no major sleepiness or other side effects so far, so while i gotta sleep now, i hope i can get my drafts done tomorrow on the train ride home!
❝ what’s the first thing that you notice about a guy ?? ❞
That depends on the guy, but eyes are by far the easiest feature to impress me with. Nice eyes make any face ten times more handsome right away. On second glance, a nice body of any shape always catches my attention. I do love me a tight shirt on a guy, or no shirt at all, to see what’s in store that day. Might sound shallow, but aren’t we all a bit shallow at times?
❝ what is a deal - breaker for you ??
Lack of confidence. Of course cockiness doesn’t necessarily make a man more attractive, but on the other hand I can’t deal with a guy who constantly needs me to build up his self-esteem. If he doesn’t believe himself to be desirable, that makes me desire him much less in return, if that makes sense. Also a lack of basic personal hygiene is a no from me.
❝ do you believe in love at first sight ??
I believe in instant chemistry and the possibility of that leading to some great nights of fun...? Beyond that, it’s a nice concept for fairy tales and romantic comedies, but let’s be real. Love - or even just a deeper personal connection - requires people to click on more levels than just having compatible sets of genitalia and physical assets. Maybe you’re lucky enough to eventually get that with someone you just glanced at once before you decided, but then that’s just that. Luck.
❝ how long have you been single ?? ❞
About a year since my last relationship, but that one only lasted about five months. It’s been three years since the last long-term commitment.
❝ what is your most used emoji ?? ❞
The smirking face. It’s both mischievous and horny. Both of which I must admit I can be a lot of the time.
❝ how would your friends describe you ?? ❞
Ambitious, competitive, always open and a fun time. They would say I’m not one to just sit in a corner at a party... And probably they would call me “a lot to handle”, but with a wink. I can be a brat at times, but always a good friend.
❝ do you have a specific type ?? ❞
I have plenty of types. It would be sad if there was just one type of man I’d go for, right? Robbing yourself of so many options to meet someone just because they didn’t meet a very narrow idea of what a ‘perfect’ guy should look like. Do I have some types I particularly enjoy? Sure. I love tall men. Guys with a nice jawline. Men with low, effortlessly seductive voices. There’s a very long list.
❝ what is your idea of a perfect date ?? ❞
Anything involving the opportunity for some nice, intimate conversations, maybe paired with a good meal. Doesn’t need to be anything fancy. I believe the only essential part of a date is the guy you’re there with.
❝ do you have any nicknames ?? ❞
I don’t, besides maybe the occasional pet name in the bedroom. Just joking (not really)! But no, Bran is short enough as is. People tend to think it is a nickname and that my actual name is Brandon, but that’s incorrect.
❝ what is the craziest thing you’ve ever done ?? ❞
I might have ended up sneaking naked through the firm I work at, trying to get back to my clothes that were on the table in a conference room on a different floor. As for how I got there, I will leave that to your imagination.
❝ what are your best assets ?? ❞
Are we talking physical or regarding personality? As for the latter, I would say I am hardworking, intelligent and always fun to be around. If we’re talking physical assets, I have to guess it’s my thighs and my butt. I’m not a typical jock type, and certainly not a skinny twink, but I’ve been called thick in the past, and I’ll take that as a compliment.
❝ what is your worst habit ?? ❞
Talking too much and interrupting. Particularly when I think I have something funny to say.
❝ on a scale from 1 to 10 , how would you rate your looks and personality ?? ❞
Ah, the good old “how confident or arrogant are you trying to present yourself as?”. To be honest, I think anybody looking for somebody else to love them has to be answering this with a 10. If you can’t love yourself, how do you expect others to do it for you? Of course, realistically it’s probably up to other people to judge my looks and personality, but if you ask me... We all have things to improve on, but overall I am happy with myself, very happy.
❝ do you have any flirty tricks or go to chat - up lines ?? ❞
I might have a couple of them in my arsenal, but don’t think I’m giving away all my secrets so easily. You’ll have to stay tuned and watch.
❝ what type of music are you into ?? ❞
A bit of everything, but honestly I’m way too deep into anything I can get drunk and dance my ass off to. I’m a sucker for some good ABBA.
❝ have you had any dating disasters ?? ❞
Oh for sure! Whoever says no is a liar! Like, that one time I accidentally washed my fancy new pants too hot in the dryer and didn’t notice until five minutes before I had to leave for a date, and made the terrible choice to wear them anyway. They were so tight I was looking great in them - until they ripped. My butt was giving easy access in a way that probably wasn’t appropriate for a first date.
❝ what is your main turn - off ?? ❞
Making things feel too mechanical. Too planned out. I want there to be passion, spontaneity, a certain fire... If you’re trying to get through some sort of routine with me like we’ve been unhappily married for twenty years, it’s time to kick you out of my bed.
❝ what’s your philosophy in life ?? ❞
Know what you want, know what you love, and be willing to work hard for it.
❝ if you could take one celebrity out on a date , who would you choose and why ?? ❞
Basic thirsty white guy answer, but... Henry Cavill? He’s a nerd and he has the body of an actual Greek god. What more do you want? He’s smart and seems like we could have an actual genuinely interesting conversation, but also then lock the doors and go crazy. I’m sorry, but those arms just get me.
⠀⠀⠀ ❝ well … that’s one way of saying hello . ❞ chirps the athlete , gazing at the brunette through wide , glossy hues . ❝ i can already tell that i’m going to like you . ❞ in his defence , what wasn’t there to like ?? those big , chocolate browns and that heart - melting smile ?? he could ( no doubt ) charm the birds off a tree , i mean , hell , he already had bes swooning and he had only just made his acquaintance !! a grin of his own blossoms across his features , parallel to the one that embellishes the stranger’s visage . ❝ i take it you’re new here ?? i think i would definitely remember seeing you around here … ❞
“It’s my favorite way”, he responded with another wink, not a hint of hesitation in his smile. Bran was aware that sometimes he could get too confident with his outgoing, flirty ways, but for this place they seemed more than appropriate. Shyness wasn’t going to get him anywhere, and fortunately this guy appeared to agree. “Oh I certainly hope so, I’d be forever saddened if one as handsome as you were to hate my guts.” Chuckling, he gave the other another eye over. There certainly were a lot of reasons why he was eager to make sure the other liked him; not just for the competition’s sake, but also because this dude had a gorgeous face paired with a body that appeared to be in splendid shape. Certainly eye candy, and a flirt as well, apparently. “I’ll take that as a compliment, and yes, I would’ve for sure noticed you right away if I’d been here longer. You are correct though, I’m a very fresh arrival. Late to the party - for a moment I was scared I’d missed all the fun. But it seems like there’s still plenty of that to be had... I’m Bran, by the way. It’s a pleasure.”
IT WAS A GOOD THING THAT THE INITIAL REACTION SEEMED TO BE THE SAME. The whole shock and surprise act that were usually overboard in things such as this… but what was there to fake? The house on itself was spectacular and Michael’s brain was already registering all the ways he could put it on the market and win a fairly generous amount of money from it – not to mention the sea of handsome male specimens walking around. Sure, he admired a gorgeous figure here and there but to be so openly free to gaze, complete and compliment without the prospect of a backlash? What was there not to like? If the concept was to have jaws dropping on the floor… well, success there. “I think that might be the general consensus. Everything is too dreamy on one way or another.” At least, these would be very, very enjoyable vacations. “I’m Michael, by the way. Mike – for short. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
Bran wasn’t one to fake a reaction; he clearly showed his approval rather freely, not taking shame in handing out compliments and signaling interest. But no matter how ambitious he was in pursuing a goal, he didn’t admire what didn’t deserve admiration. The island clearly did, the impressive villa just as much - and the men? Just as he’d expected, they were sure to become Bran’s favorite part judged by first impression. And Mike was certainly no exception, quite the opposite to say the least. “Well if this truly is a dream, we better enjoy ourselves before we wake up”, he winked and took the straw of his cocktail between his lips once more, sucking to take another sip. “I’m very pleased as well, Mike, great meeting you. I’m Bran. Just Bran - it’s short enough as is”, he joked. “Are you a recent arrival as well or do you already know all the gossip?”
“Well, I suppose it would be rude of me to disagree with flattery from a handsome man such as your self.”
There was a twin joke to make in there somewhere, but Brax was neither bold enough to make it nor willing to annoy the censors for it. So instead, he smiled at the man. “Guess we’ll have to get to know each other as well as twins….or more,” he said with his best flirty smile for the other man.
“Indeed, it would be very rude. And you seem like you know your manners, right? So no disagreements here. I’m right and you’re handsome.” Bran had obviously spent too much time around lawyers, which made him maybe a bit too eager to come out victorious in an ‘argument’ like that. But hey, there wasn’t anything wrong with making a handsome guy accept a compliment.
“Haha, yeah... I’m sure we will”, he winked, his smile widening a little. That little hint at flirtatious humor from Brax was a nice surprise. Bran was planning to get to know everybody here very well. “So... How late am I to the party? How long’ve you been around already? They don’t exactly brief you on what’s been going down when you arrive late. Care to catch me up on what to expect from the guys?”
“It’s pretty awesome,” Brax agreed blushing as at the man’s compliments. “I’m pretty sure most of the guys are much more gorgeous than me.” He gestured to Bran. “Case in point,” he said. The man was very good looking and clearly very happy to be there. Both of which, Brax could appreciate. “I’m Brax,” he said, offering his hand.
It was almost adorable in a way how the other man responded with such humility, even blushing at Bran’s blunt words. “Oh trust me, I think you fit right in. You wouldn’t be here if you didn’t, right? Come on, confidence is sexy”, he added with a wink that was meant as encouragement. This guy clearly didn’t lack in looks, so there was no need for this self-doubt. “Nice meeting you, Brax - I’m Bran. Look at that, we’re almost twinning in the name department!”
IT WAS A LOVELY SUNNY DAY. The warmth provided was enough to make almost everyone peel most of their clothed layers – a visual buffet that made it quite hard to focus on anything that didn’t involve skin. Whoever picked the guys to participate had quite the flawless taste when it came to the male gender. Everyone around seemed carved from marble. Walking gods from the times of old… quite the distracting surrounding in a cacophony of colors, sounds and sensations. “I don’t consider myself gorgeous but I do appreciate the sentiment.” Michael chuckled audibly to the compliment, half hiding his smile behind his drink’s umbrella. Was there a more suitable place to drink a colorful beverage with a damn umbrella?!?! “Whoever made the selection deserves a raise. Not to mention the interior designer. I am… blown away with everything.”
Weather like this truly was a win-win situation. Particularly in a place like this where literally everybody around him was a gorgeous man right out of a coloring book about Greek mythology. Not only did he get to watch everybody else peel out of most their clothing that usually would’ve covered up such an enticing view, but Bran also got to channel his own exhibitionist side and feel the approving gaze of men like this. “You don’t? You must either lack a mirror or be incredibly humble, then”, Bran mused as he eyed the other man once more and then winked at what could be seen of his face behind the colorfully decorated drink. “I agree, for sure. The casting director has immaculate taste. I feel quite lucky to be chosen to be a part of this... What’s not to love about a dream island full of dream men?”, he laughed and took a sip of his own drink. “Part of me is still worried this is just a very pleasant dream and I’ll wake up all alone in my bed any moment.”
after finally figuring out the layout of everything, wells felt more comfortable with his surroundings. he had set up a routine of sorts – as much as one could with people constantly barging in on his alone time and other fun surprises that have popped up along the way. all in all, he wasn’t doing as bad of a job as he thought he would be at going with the flow. wells was actually starting to like living on the island. after finding some free time the morning, wells put on his bathing suit and headed down to the beach figuring a bit more of a tan couldn’t hurt on camera. he put his stuff down and was about to head into the water for a moment before he spotted someone else walking towards him. “hey!” he called out, waiting for the other to get closer, “are you coming swimming to? or maybe planning on drowning me in the water to take out the competition? either way, i’d love the company.”
Bran was hardly at the point where he’d figured things out just yet, but it didn’t take much thinking for him to decide hitting the beach was a good idea. Honestly, what else made more sense on a paradisaic island full of hot guys than to present yourself in just some swimshorts and look at those hot men wearing just as little? There was no shame in admitting they were all highly attractive men, and putting the best assets on display was a legit strategy. looking around as he approached the beach, he smirked as he spotted another figure and went straight towards the other man, chuckling at the question. “I haven’t decided yet”, he smirked, looking the other over. “For now I’d love to join the swim. Can’t risk getting kicked off for killing the competition just yet. Not before I got to show off these swimshorts”, he chuckled, turning around to model the tight-fitting trunks that were hugging his curves.
“Well, if this isn’t paradise indeed”, Bran mused with a smirk on his lips, looking around at the beautiful island around him, the lush green of the palm trees, the white sand beaches, the clear blue ocean. And of course, most of all, the hot single guys populating the place. In a way, it really felt quite optimal of a surrounding - though of course he couldn’t forget what this was. Pleasure was one thing, but there was a prize to win, and the goal was to couple up. So there was no time to be shy, particularly being a comparably late arrival. “Is everyone just as gorgeous as you?”, he asked approaching one of the other men, eyeing them over with a slight grin. “My, my, they didn’t promise too much.”
taron egerton , cis-male , he/him ; hi , there bran davies . welcome to the villa !! just to make sure that everything is correct , you are a / an twenty-seven year old paralegal who’s looking for someone adventurous to match your outgoing nature , right ?? you said you can be a bit sarcastic but that’s okay because you can also be a bit coquettish . fingers crossed you find everything you’re looking for on the island !! ( d , 29 , cet )
All work and no play makes Bran a dull boy - that could very well be the Welshman’s life motto. Ambitious and intelligent, Bran plays to win, but he never plays without having fun at the same time. He’s known to combine achieving his goals with enjoying life’s pleasures; for example, back home he’s quite infamous for having used his charm and seduction to climb the career ladder, becoming a paralegal in a nationally renowned law firm.
On Love Island, he plans to keep his eye on the prize - of course not without getting his fair share of fun and pleasure along the way. He might pretend the prize money doesn’t play a role in his participation, though while he may be open to be convinced otherwise, to Bran the cash and some hot flings seem more appealing than the idea of finding long-term love.
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