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authors note cant believe i've been on a hiatus for months but popping back in HAHA. i saw this trend on tiktok and thought it'd be cute to write something up about bf!rafe.
warning(s) cute fluff and kissing.
You recently saw a tiktok video of a couple trend on your for you page in which the girlfriend raises her boyfriend's arms in the air before kissing him. You considered doing it with Rafe but waited for the appropriate time.
The next day is long, with shopping bags and ready to change into more cozy clothing. By the time you get back to Rafe's apartment, you're fatigued in a good way. His room feels like a safe havenâŻdim lighting, blackout curtains halfway drawn, the familiar pile of clothes on the floor, and the faint aroma of his cologne hanging in the air.
You're both splayed out on the couch in his room, with a movie playing on the tv that neither of you are really watching. Rafe's arm is stretched over the back of the couch, his fingertips stroking your shoulder as if to ensure you're still there.
He appears unnaturally attractiveâŻblack sweatpants falling low on his hips, a black hoodie pulled over his broad shoulders, and a gold necklace resting against his collarbone. He appears cool, at ease, and utterly oblivious of what you're preparing.
Naturally getting up from the couch with your phone in hand with the camera recording already, placing it infront of the tv.
"Hey," you say, attempting to sound natural. "Can you stand up real quick?"
Don't blow it.
Rafe looks at you, his brows pinched together. "Why?" he says, already smirking.
"Justâtrust me," you say.
Rafe stands in front of you, watching you with rising curiosity. He transfers his weight from foot to foot, his hands buried inside the hoodie sleeves.
"You aren't going to do anything weird, are you?" he asks, amusement in his eyes.
You step closer and laugh softly. "Everything's OK. Nothing unusual is going to happen. "I promise."
He gives a soft chuckle and shakes his head. "You're suspicious."
You gently take his hands.
They're constantly warm. Your fingers wrap around his wrists, and you slowly, delicately lift both of his arms above his head. He lets you go, perfectly obedient, despite the perplexity on his face.
Rafe looks at the phone and then back at you, smiling as if he's in on a joke he hasn't heard yet. "Babe," he says, giggling under his breath. "What are youâŻ"
You don't respond. Instead, you get on your tiptoes, your hands still keeping his arms in place, and push your lips against his.
The kiss is soft at first, gentle and slow. It feels like coming home. His breath catches, and you can feel it right away: the way his body relaxes, his shoulders drop, and his lips melt into yours, as if this is precisely where he wants to be.
Rafe exhales quietly through his nose, almost if he's laughing.
Slowly, he lowers his arms, his fingertips finding your jaw and his thumbs caressing your cheeks with compassion that causes your chest to flutter. The kiss deepens slightly before he pulls back and looks at you.
"You are something.
Before you can answer, he wraps his arms around your waist and effortlessly lifts you off the ground. You chuckle in surprise, reflexively wrapping your legs around his hips as he pushes his forehead against yours.
"You love me though," you smile before kissing his lips one more time.
Love Island - Episode 15: The One With The Blue Party
pairings: rafe cameron x fem!reader
words: 4k
warnings: cuss words, sexual innuendos, alcohol consumption
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The girls are in the makeup room, getting ready for the much-anticipated blue party.
âI needed this party!â Abigail exclaims and the others hum in agreement.
Alyssa is struggling to decide on an outfit, Maddy is focused on Y/Nâs eye makeup, Kiara works on curling Cleoâs hair and Sarah lounges in her towel, fresh out of the shower, munching on a sandwich.
âIâm actually really excited for tonight.â Y/N mutters to Maddy, who nods, eyes locked on her task.Â
âThatâs great, babe. Look up.â She gently taps under Y/Nâs eye, applying a streak of blue liner. Y/N snorts but follows instructions.
âOh, Sarah?â Cleo calls out and Sarah hums, mid-bite. âCan I borrow one of your lip glosses? One of the fancy ones?â
Without hesitation, Sarah hands over her makeup bag.
âWait-just like that?â Cleo asks, surprised. âI thought Iâd have to grovel for them.â
âDude, theyâre just lip glosses.â Sarah shrugs, casually finishing her sandwich.
âTheyâre designer!â Cleo protests, but Sarah just shrugs again, unfazed.
The room buzzes with easy laughter, compliments and music. Clothes and makeup are shared freely, like a sisterhood. And in this cozy chaos, the girls feel completely at home.
Once everyoneâs ready, they head downstairs to the bedroom where the boys are already waiting. Cheers erupt as the girls walk in and giggles follow as each one makes her way to her partner.
Y/N walks toward Rafe, whoâs sitting on the bench at the end of their bed. He stands as soon as he spots her, eyes trailing down her body.
âHey, beautiful.â He murmurs, hands finding her waist and pulling her close.
âHi.â She whispers, her lashes brushing against her cheeks. âYou look great.â
âSays you.â He brushes a strand of hair behind her ear, admiring her blue earrings. âCute.â He adds with a small smile.
Heâs in a navy button-down with the top few buttons undone, exposing the gold chain laying on his chest, paired with crisp white linen shorts. The fabric under her fingertips feels expensive, like everything about him screams old money, while sheâs standing there in her thrifted blue dress. Her chest tightens a little.
She grabs his hand and follows the others out, smoothing her dress as she walks. He notices the clamminess of her palm and the way her head dips down.
âHey, whatâs wrong?â He whispers, giving her hand a soft squeeze.
She glances up at him, caught off guard by his attention.Â
âI...Iâll tell you later.â She says quietly. He nods, squeezing her hand again as they reach the long table lined with gold champagne flutes.
âCheers toâŠus and to having a good time, all the time!â John B calls out.
Everyone cheers, clinking glasses. Music fills the villa as the night begins. The girls dance and twirl in their heels, laughter spilling from their lips, while the boys lift Pope into the air, tossing him around as they all crack up.
The boys decide to play beer pong with dares, dragging the girls into the game as Topper and Rafe fill the cups as JJ stacks them into perfect triangles on the table.
The islanders split into two teams. On team one there is Sarah, Maddy, Y/N, Kiara, John B, Rafe and Kelce. And on team two there is Cleo, Abigail, Alyssa, Topper, Pope, JJ and Ryan.
âLetâs do this shit!â JJ yells and the group erupts in cheers.
Abigail throws the first ball and it lands cleanly in a cup. Her team cheers as Rafe grabs the cup from the table. The boys holler for him to chug and he answers with a lazy middle finger before downing most of it. He peels the sticker from under the cup and reads aloud.
ââKiss the islander you fan-â yeah, okay.â He doesnât even finish reading before tossing the cup aside and walking straight to Y/N.
He grabs her waist, pulling her close and presses his lips against hers without hesitation. His hands slip down, giving her ass a slow, deliberate squeeze as she leans into the kiss, caught in the moment. The others whistle and shout around them. When he finally pulls back, Y/N is breathless, her lips slightly parted.
âY/N, you good?â Cleo asks, raising a brow.
âYe-yeah.â Y/N stammers, dazed. The group laughs as Rafe wraps an arm around her shoulder.
Sarah steps up next, aiming carefully before sinking her shot with a triumphant âwhoop!â She throws her hands in the air. Ryan grabs the cup, downs it easily, then plucks the sticker from underneath.
ââLet any islander of your choice do a body shot off of you.ââ He reads, grinning as everyone gasps. He points at Abigail and offers her his hand.
Ryan lies back on the grass and lifts his shirt while JJ pours a bit of beer onto his belly button. Abigail kneels down, giggling.
âWish me luck.â She mutters, then leans in and sucks the liquid from his stomach. The villa explodes with cheers and as she sits up, she plants a kiss on Ryanâs lips, that he quickly deepens.
Sarah sprints around the group, clutching her dress and screaming in excitement while Y/N laughs, watching her go.
When Sarah stops running and Ryan and Abigail are back on their feet, Maddy takes her turn but misses.
âFuck me.â She mutters, walking back to her team, disappointed.
âYour aim is shit, baby.â Kelce teases. Maddy glares at him and he zips his lips dramatically. âSorry.â
On the other team, Cleo steps up confidently and sinks her shot. Her team goes wild.
Sarah grabs the cup and chugs most of it, leaving everyone stunned.
âDidnât think you had it in you, Sar.â Kiara calls out.
âI was in a sorority.â Sarah says proudly. She grabs the sticker. ââGive an islander of your choice a lap dance.ââ
She scans the group, fake-thinking, while everyone bursts into laughter. John B shakes his head, already bracing himself.
But at the last second, she yanks Y/N forward instead, shocking everyone.
âLucky me.â Y/N mumbles as Sarah leads her to a sunbed and sits her down.
With full commitment, Sarah straddles her and starts rolling her hips, hair whipping, hands dragging Y/Nâs down her own body. Theyâre both giggling when, by accident, Y/N pulls her strapless dress down a little too far.
Sarah shrieks and Y/N immediately covers her exposed chest, both of them bursting into uncontrollable laughter.
âPlease tell me no one saw that.â Sarah groans, turning toward the others.
Sarah hides her face in Y/Nâs neck, mortified, while Y/N keeps laughing, tears in her eyes.
âIâm so sorry.â Y/N says between laughs.
Sarah just shakes her head and shrugs before hopping off her lap.
Confessional - Y/N
âNot gonna lieâŠI did enjoy that.â She says with a cheeky smile.
While the others are still playing and laughing, Rafe gently slips his fingers around Y/Nâs hand and nods toward one of the couches.
âCome on.â he murmurs, leading her away from the chaos.
He sinks onto the cushions and tugs her into his lap. She goes willingly, smiling as she wraps her arms around his shoulders.
âCouldnât get me alone sooner, huh?â She teases.
âYeah.â He lets out a low chuckle, one that rumbles against her. But then his jaw tightens, and his tone softens. âNow, tell me. Whatâs going on?â
She sighs, avoiding his eyes.Â
âItâsâŠitâs stupid.â
âIf itâs bothering you, itâs not stupid.â He shakes his head, lips pressed into a firm line. Another sigh escapes her.Â
âI justâŠyou always seem soâŠput together.â
âWhat?â Rafe blinks.
âYou look nice.â She says, trying again. âLike, not just good-looking, butâŠexpensive. Polished. You always wear nice clothes, you gave that girl a three-thousand-dollar gift just because.â
He raises a brow, still not getting it.
âAnd I...â She continues, taking a breath. âI wear thrifted dresses and I work in a bakery.â
His grip on her waist tightens slightly.
âSo what?â
âI donât know.â She murmurs, eyes flicking down to her nails. âIt just hit me tonight. LikeâŠwhat if we donât make sense?â
He gently cups her face, coaxing her to look up at him.Â
âI donât care.â
She blinks.
âI donât care about money or brands or what you wear or where you work.â He says. âNone of that matters to me.â
âI-Iâm not ashamed of it.â She adds quickly. âBut...I guess tonight it got to me. Like, what if weâre from two different worlds and we justâŠaren't a good fit?â
âY/N, I like you.â He says firmly. âI like you for who you are. For being real. For being amazing in your own way. Can you please stop overthinking all this?â
She glances back down.
âIâm sorry.â She whispers.
âDonât-You donât have to apologize.â He says. âYeah, weâre still figuring things out. Yeah, weâve got differences. But who cares? Iâm having the best time with you. And if weâre gonna grow something real, we canât let stupid shit like this get in the way.â
Her lips curve into a small smile.Â
âThank you.â She whispers and he chuckles.Â
âYou donât have to thank me for everything either. Iâm here for you. Thatâs kind of the point.â
Her eyes instinctively flick to his lips. He catches it, smirking as he licks his own. His hand slides up, fingers brushing the strap of her dress.
âAnd for the record.â He adds, voice low. âYou look stunning in this dress. Thrifted or not.â
She shivers.Â
âAnd navy suits you.â She murmurs. His hand cups her jaw, pulling her closer until their noses nearly touch. Their breath mingles, lips barely apart.
âOh yeah?â He asks, smug.
She nods, breath catching and he leans in, kissing her slow and deep, his tongue teasing hers. She groans softly, tugging him closer.
âOkay, okay, yâall cut it out with the PDA and come back already!â Sarah calls out as she strolls over.
Rafe pulls back with a quiet groan while Y/N buries her face in his shirt, giggling. She slides off his lap, smoothing down her dress. He stands, lacing their fingers together, before they walk back toward the others.
Confessional - Y/N
âYeah, IâmâŠIâm really happy with Rafe. And with how he sees me. How he sees us. And heâs very-â She pauses, sighing dreamily. âI need to stop or Iâll be here talking about him forever. Wait-actually, can we cut that out? Thatâs so fucking embarrassing.â She says, glancing off-camera, her cheeks going red.
As the game winds down and the islanders start to drift into smaller groups, JJ and Kiara end up on one of the quieter couches, tucked away from the noise.
âIâŠI pulled you because I wanted to talk aboutâŠus.â Kiara says, her voice tentative. JJ nods, setting his champagne flute on the low table in front of them. His posture stiffens, nerves creeping in.
âYeah, of course.â He replies, trying to play it cool, but the uncertainty flickers across his face.
âI just want to make sure weâre on the same page.â She explains. âBecauseâŠI donât know, we havenât really talked about this yet.â
He nods again, a bit more slowly this time.Â
âYeah. Youâre right.â He scratches the back of his head, then glances at her.
âI want to explore things between us, for sure.â He says honestly. âI didnât come in here thinking Iâd stay coupled up with one person the whole time, obviously, butâŠI am curious to see where this could go.â
Kiara nods, seeming to take that in.Â
âYeah. Same.â She pauses before continuing, âAlsoâŠI was kinda surprised by some of your answers today.â
She raises an eyebrow and JJ chuckles sheepishly.
âYeah. Iâve got no excuses for those.â He says with a crooked grin. âBut just so you know, since you seemed upset, I donât care about anyoneâs body count. I was messing around with that last question. It wasnât serious.â
Kiara studies him for a beat, then nods.Â
âIt didnât feel great to hear, if Iâm being honest. But thanks for clearing it up. I appreciate you saying that.â
JJ offers one of his signature grins, warm and a little apologetic.
Confessional -JJ
âIâm excited to see where things go with Kiara.â He says, nodding slightly, a rare moment of sincerity softening his usual bravado.
Maddy, Sarah and Y/N step away from the crowd, heading toward the firepit with their drinks in hand.
âOkay, so me and Rafe had a talk earlier.â Y/N begins.
âSpill!â Maddy says instantly, sipping from her drink.
âSo, after the challenge, we went to the daybed.â
âYour spot.â Sarah cuts in with a smirk and Y/N grins.Â
âOur spot.â She corrects herself, rolling her eyes playfully as the memory makes her smile. âAnyways, I opened up to him about my worriesâŠespecially the whole body count thing.â
Both girls nod, listening closely.
âI told him I want to take things slow. Like, with all theâŠintimate stuff. And he was so okay with it. Like, not just okay, like really understanding.â
âWhy wouldnât he be, girlie?â Maddy asks, eyebrow raised.
âNo, I mean he was so kind about it. He told me he doesnât care if Iâve been with one guy or none or a hundred. And he kept saying how Iâm safe with him, how I can trust him. He was justâŠreally gentle about it.â Y/N says, rambling now, grinning like she canât stop herself.
âYouâre blushing.â Sarah teases, wrapping Y/N in a soft hug. âIâm so happy for you.â
âMe too.â Maddy joins in from the other side, hugging her tight.
Sarah pulls back with a smirk.Â
âOkay, but what were you two really talking about while making out on the couch?â She asks.
âSarah!â Y/N gasps, wide-eyed, as Maddy bursts into laughter.
âWhat? You were there for a while.â Sarah shrugs and Y/N sighs.Â
âI told him Iâm still trying to process everything about his lifestyle. The money, the luxury, the brandsâŠI wasnât raised with any of that. I work at a bakery. I thrift clothes. I literally donât buy new makeup until the last drop of the old one is gone.â
âGirl, if he made a fuss about that, then heâs not a real man.â Maddy says firmly, lifting her brows.
âYeah, Y/N. Real men donât care about that.â Sarah adds, shaking her head.
âWellâŠthe guys I dated in New York did.â Y/N mutters.
âWaitâŠwas Kelce like that?â Maddy asks, unable to help herself. But Y/N quickly shakes her head.Â
âNo, not at all. Kelce never even let me pay when we went out. Sometimes heâd show up with groceries when I was behind on rent or bills.â
âGood. ThatâsâŠgood to hear.â Maddy exhales a little, in relief, nodding.
âSo, what did Rafe say?â Sarah asks, steering them back to the conversation.
âHe told me he doesnât care about any of that. He said he likes me, like, genuinely likes me. And he wants us to grow without me constantly overthinking or apologizing for everything.â Y/N smiles.Â
âDamn, girl. Youâre lucky.â Sarah whistles while Y/N beams.Â
âYeahâŠI feel really lucky. And I thinkâŠI think I want to go a little further tonight. With him.â
Maddy sits up straighter.Â
âOnly if you want to. Donât feel like you owe him anything.â She advises.
âNo, I do want to.â Y/N says with certainty. âI feel ready.â
âNot likeâŠall the way, right?â Sarah asks carefully, glancing at Maddy and then back to Y/N.
âNo, no. Iâm not there yet. JustâŠfurther than before.â Y/N replies as both girls nod in understanding.
âIf it feels right and you know itâs what you want, then go for it.â Sarah says gently.
âBut donât pressure yourself.â Maddy adds. âThese things take time. If you rush it, it wonât feel how itâs supposed to.â
Y/N nods, taking it all in.Â
âThank you. Both of you.â
They lean into another warm group hug and when they pull away,Â
âOkay, but we have to talk about JJâs skinny jeans, because I cannot even look at him.â Maddy says, changing the subject as the girls erupt in laughter.
Confessional - Maddy
âI swear I love those girls so much.â Maddy says, grinning from ear to ear. âAnd Iâm really happy for Y/N.â
Pope and Cleo linger by the kitchen, snacking and swaying lazily to the music pulsing in the background. Ryan and Abigail join them, grabbing chips and settling in.
âOkay.â Abigail starts, crunching on a chip. âWhat would your ideal first date be like, in the real world? If youâd met on Tinder or something.â
Everyone pauses to think.
âI feel like drinks is always a solid first date.â Ryan says. âHelps with the nerves.â
They all nod.
Popeâs about to answer when a flash of red catches his eye, someone walking through the flower corridor.
âHoly shit.â He mutters.
âMan, not again.â Cleo groans, dropping her cookie.
âGuys, we got company!â Abigail shouts.
One by one, the islanders gather, stunned by the sight of a new girl making her way into the villa.
âHola, everyone!â She says, accent warm and confident.
Y/N smooths her dress as Maddy grabs her hand, pulling her toward the crowd. The girl walks right up to them with a beaming smile.
âHi.â Y/N says softly. The girl immediately pulls her into a hug.
âItâs lovely to meet you.â She murmurs, squeezing her.
âYou tooâŠâ Y/N trails off, realizing she still doesnât know her name.
âCamila.â The girl grins before moving on to greet the others.
âThat was quite the entrance.â Maddy whispers while Y/N elbows her.
âShe seems sweet.â She murmurs.
âSweet, my ass.â Maddy scoffs.
âBe nice.â Y/N mumbles, brushing her hair back.
Before she can process more, a pair of hands wraps around her waist. She leans back instinctively, body relaxing into his.
âYou alright?â Rafe whispers, breath hot against her neck.
âYeah, Ray.â She nods.
He gives her a gentle squeeze.Â
âHave I told you I like when you call me that?â He asks as she turns to him with a smirk.Â
âYeah, you have.â
He grins. The group starts moving toward the firepit and Rafe nudges her forward with a soft press to her waist.
Everyone settles into their seats.
âSoâŠâ Kiara begins, her smile a little too polished. âTell us about yourself. Where youâre from, what you do.â
âWe caught that accent.â Y/N adds, the group chuckling.
âIâm from Mexico, but I live in California now. Iâm 26. And Iâm a sound engineer slash songwriter slash âwannabe singer.ââ Camila says, laughing.
âWhatâs your type?â Sarah asks curiously and Camila laughs.Â
âDonât worry, youâre safe. Iâve seen a few episodes and Iâm not here to break up any couples.â
That instantly earns a few nods and smiles from the girls.
âWhat have you seen?â Maddy asks, still cautious.
âI saw Alyssa steal Rafe in the first few days, then Rafe and Y/N get back together. I saw Ryan and Abigail come inâŠand a glimpse of the kissing challenge.â She says, counting it off.
âAnd by the way, you girls are so much more gorgeous in person.â
âAww, thank you, Camila!â Y/N grins, the girls swooning a little.
Camila points directly at her.Â
âAnd you, you are the fucking sweetest.â She exclaims.
Y/N gasps, smiling shyly.
âNo, stop!â
âSheâs just being humble.â Rafe chimes in, pulling her closer with a proud smile.
Camila laughs, then turns back to the group.Â
âI just want to meet everyone, see if thereâs a connection. But Iâm not stepping on any toes.â
Maddy nods, seeming satisfied.
Just then, the infamous ping echoes through the villa.
âThat sound is gonna be the death of me.â Cleo groans as Ryan grabs his phone.
âIslanders-â âNo, you have to say the thing!â Abigail interrupts.
âI got a text!â Ryan sing-songs and everyone laughs.
âIslanders, the Hideaway is open tonight. Please choose a lucky couple to go. #pillowtalk #donotdisturb.â
The group explodes with gasps.
âY/N and Rafe!â Sarah shouts, pointing at them. Maddy nods, elbowing Kelce to follow her lead. Y/N looks from Rafe to the group, surprised.Â
âWhat about-â
âNope. Nuh-uh, bitch. Youâre going to the Hideaway.â Kiara says, shutting it down.
Maddy leans over, lowering her voice.Â
âYou want to? Like what we talked about earlier?âÂ
Y/N hesitates, then slowly nods.
âOkay then.â Maddy says, standing up. âAll in favor of Rafe and Y/N heading to the Hideaway?â
Every hand shoots up, including Alyssaâs, which catches Y/N off guard.
Rafe grins, giddy and lifts Y/N off the ground in a hug.
âWeâre going to the Hideaway, baby! Whoo!â He cheers, spinning her around as she clutches him, giggling.
When he finally sets her down, the girls swarm Y/N with squeals and hugs.
âY/N is going to the Hideaway! Y/N is going to the Hideaway!â Cleo chants and the rest join in while the boys high-five Rafe.
Confessional - Sarah
âThere couldnât have been a more deserving couple than those two going to the Hideaway.â Sarah says, smiling. âAs much as Iâd love a night with John B, Y/N and Rafe have already been through so much. They deserve this and I hope they have fun., if you know what I mean.â She smirks.
Back in the makeup room, the girls rally around Y/N to get her ready.
âOkay, what about this one?â Maddy holds up a sleek black lingerie set.
Y/N eyes it warily.Â
âI donât knowâŠI kind of donât want to wear black. Or should I? Is it sexier?â She rambles, nerves getting the best of her.
âGirl, anything you put on is going to be sexy as hell.â Maddy says, already pulling out a deep blue set.
âThat one would look amazing on Sarah.â Y/N notes, brushing her fingers over the lace. Sarah leans over her shoulder and nods in agreement.
âWhat about this?â Cleo calls, holding up a red set with delicate bows and lace.
The room goes quiet as all eyes shift to her. Y/Nâs breath catches.
âItâsâŠperfect.â She whispers, walking over to get a better look. âAre you sure?â
âOf course!â Cleo grins, handing it to her. âYouâre gonna look amazing in it.â
Y/N wraps her arms around her.Â
âThank you.â She whispers, full of gratitude.
âAlright, sit your pretty ass down. Letâs fix that makeup.â Maddy says, guiding her to the vanity. She gently wipes off the now smudged blue liner with a Q-tip and micellar water while the rest of the girls fluff Y/Nâs hair, adjust the robe over her lingerie and make her feel like the star of the night.
She adds fuzzy white slippers, then stands and turns to the mirror.
âYou look gorgeous.â Abigail says softly.
âStunning.â Maddy adds.
âHot as hell.â Kiara smirks, making them all laugh.
Y/N opens her arms and the girls pull her into a tight group hug. When she glances to the side, she spots Camila standing back, smiling shyly.
âCamila, get in here.â Y/N says.
âI donât want to intrude.â She says, shaking her head.
âDonât be silly, come on!â Cleo beckons. Camila joins the group, and they all squeeze each other tightly.
âThank you. Thank you. Thank you.â Y/N murmurs into the hug. When they break apart, the girls begin making their way downstairs. Maddy grabs her hand and gives it a squeeze.
âYou ready?â She asks. Y/N exhales, then nods.Â
âYeah. I am.â
Maddy scrunches her nose at her with a grin, then heads down. Y/N lingers for a second, facing the mirror again.
âYou got this.â She whispers to herself. And with that, she walks out.
She takes the stairs slowly, anticipation building with every step. The villa erupts into cheers and laughter. She blushes before she can even look at him, keeping her gaze on her feet, until his hand reaches out.
Her eyes lift to meet Rafeâs and she smiles, slipping her hand into his. Heâs in soft grey sweats, Calvin Klein waistband peeking out, gold chain gleaming, holding both their water bottles like it's no big deal.
âReady?â He murmurs.
She nods.
He leads her past the crowd, who clap, cheer and sing them off with ridiculous chants and laughter.
As they reach the Hideaway door, Y/N turns to wave, smiling so hard her cheeks hurt.
âWellâŠsee you in the morning.â Rafe says, smirking as he guides her inside with no hesitation.
âGood night, everyone!â Y/N laughs over her shoulder.
âUse protection!â Sarah yells, making everyone crack up.
Confessional - Rafe & Y/N
âI prefer rawdogging.â Rafe deadpans with a sly smirk.
Y/N snaps her head toward him, jaw dropping.Â
âRafe!â She gasps, smacking his chest as he bursts out laughing.
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The sun rises beautifully over Mallorca, spilling into the villa as the islanders slowly stir awake. Soft greetings pass between beds as they begin another day in paradise.
Rafe and Y/N are still tangled together, her face buried in his chest like it's second nature. One of his hands lazily rubs her back while the other reaches for his sunglasses, sliding them on with practiced ease.
Across the room, Cleo sits up with a grin, leans over to give Pope a quick kiss and then tiptoes toward Y/Nâs bed.
âGood morning, sunshine.â She whispers, plopping down beside her. Y/N groans in protest, not moving.
âShe says good morning back.â Rafe says dryly, earning a laugh from Cleo as she gently shakes Y/Nâs shoulder.
âCome on, get up!â
Y/N cracks one eye open, staring at Cleo like sheâs just committed a personal betrayal.Â
âWhat did I ever do to you?â She mumbles, rubbing sleep from her eyes.
âI need you for something.â Cleo tugs her camisole strap back onto her shoulder and leans in. Y/N immediately sits up.
âWhat are we baking?â
âYou know me too well.â Cleo grins. âOkay, Pope loves chocolate. So, like, cookies? Brownies? Something cute. Iâll help, I promise.â She adds quickly, glancing around to make sure Pope isn't listening. Most of the girls are heading upstairs and a few boys wander outside. Pope is still lounging in bed, clearly not ready to move.
âBrownies are faster. We can add frosting or something fancy on top.â Y/N says, already reaching for her stuff on the bedside table. âLet me wash my face and Iâll meet you in the kitchen.â
âThank you. Thank you. Thank you.â Cleo hugs her tightly. Y/N smiles, squeezing her back before Cleo heads toward the back doors.
Just as Y/N grabs her stuff, Rafe speaks up behind her.
âWow. No âgood morningâ for me?â
She turns to find him sitting up with his arms crossed and one brow raised, playfully wounded. She smirks, crawling back onto the bed and leaning over him, not-so-innocently.
âGood morning.â She murmurs, planting a quick kiss on his lips, then pulling back suddenly with a hand over her mouth. âWait, ew. I havenât brushed my teeth.â
âI donât care.â He mutters, leaning in again. But she dodges him with a grin.Â
âLater. I promise.â She backs away, eyebrows raised in challenge.
âIâm holding you to that.â He replies.
She giggles and bolts upstairs.
Later, in the kitchen, Y/N leans against the counter beside Cleo, both girls focused on carefully piping frosting onto the cupcakes. Across the villa, Rafe and Kelce are lounging on the daybed, catching their breath and hydrating after their morning workout. Y/N glances in their direction, then turns to Cleo.Â
âHey, Cleo?â
âYeah?â Cleo looks up from the bowl, wiping her hands on a towel.
âHow are you and Pope doing?â Y/N asks, hopping onto the counter, swinging her legs and Cleoâs face softens instantly.Â
âWeâre good. Really good, actually. Heâs so sweet, like, genuinely. Itâs still a little awkward sometimes, but things are going really well.â
Y/N nods, watching her.Â
âHave you guysâŠyou know. Been intimate? At all?â
Cleo lets out a slow breath, considering her words.
âWeâve had a couple solid makeout sessions, yeah. But nothing more than that. I donât knowâŠit just feels weird knowing everyoneâs right there. It's hard to feel comfortable.â
Y/N hums in agreement, twisting the cap off her water bottle and fidgeting with the strap.
âWhat about you and Rafe? Donât tell me nothingâs happened.â Cleo narrows her eyes slightly. Y/Nâs gaze drops to her bottle. She doesnât answer right away and that silence speaks louder than anything.
Cleo clocks the look instantly and gently changes gears.
âOkay, okay, switching topics, what kind of frosting are we thinking, chef?â
Y/N blinks and straightens up, visibly grateful.Â
âUmmâŠmaybe peanut butter? That could be cute.â She suggests.
She hops down and heads to the cupboard, pulling out ingredients. As she sets them on the counter and begins mixing, Cleo rests a hand on her shoulder.
âYou know you donât have to rush anything, right?â She says softly. Y/N looks up at her.
âIf youâre not ready with himâŠthatâs totally okay.â
âI havenât been in many relationships. And I donât want to mess this up. Not with him.â Y/N shakes her head.
âYou wonât.â Cleo assures her without hesitation. âHave you told him any of this?â
âHe kind of tried last night.â Y/N says, voice barely above a whisper. âTo take things further. And I panicked. And I pushed him away.â
Her hands are back on the spatula now, stirring again just to stay busy.
âI feel like I hurt his feelings or something.â
âNo way.â Cleo says firmly. âThat boy is obsessed with you. Heâs not going anywhere because you set a boundary.â
âI think I just need some time to figure it all out.â Y/N exhales shakily, eyes still focused on the frosting.
âThen take it.â Cleo says gently, rubbing her back, smiling at her.
Confessional - Cleo
âY/Nâs like my little sister. I care about her so much. Seeing her stress over where things stand with Rafe, especially about intimacy, just breaks my heart. Sheâs so beautiful, so kind and honestly one of the wisest people here. And I get why sheâs anxious, but she needs to know sheâs allowed to go at her own pace. Rafe will wait. And if he doesnât? Heâs not worth her.â She shakes her head.
Kelce and Rafe lounge on the daybed, sweat cooling under the shade of the tree. A soft breeze cuts the heat as they sip from their water bottles, catching their breath from the workout.
After a beat of silence, Rafe glances over.
âHeyâŠcan I ask you something?â
Kelce nods, chewing absentmindedly on his straw.
âYou know her better than anyone in here.â Rafe starts, hesitating. âAnd I told myself I wouldnât ever ask you anything about your relationship with her, because honestly, I cannot hear all that, butâŠâ He pauses, taking a deep breath.
âHas she always been kind ofâŠhesitant with the more intimate stuff?â
Kelce sighs, lowering his bottle.
âYeah.â He says quietly. âY/Nâs always been like that. Cautious. When we were together, it took her a while to fully open up. Not because she didnât care, but because trust isnât something she gives lightly. Especially when it comes to physical stuff.â
Rafe nods slowly, rubbing a hand over his jaw.
âI respect that. Like, I donât want her to ever feel pressured. But last night was our first night back in the same bedâŠwe were kissing and I thought maybe weâd go a little further. Nothing major. JustâŠa step.â He sighs, frustrated more at himself than anything. âBut then she got all tense, kind of pulled back. And of course I stopped. No question. I justâŠI donât know, it threw me off. Made me wonder if Iâd messed something up.â
Kelce watches him for a second, then speaks evenly.
âY/N likes you. A lot. That much is obvious. But you have to let her move at her own pace. Sheâs not someone you can rush. She needs to feel totally safe first. If you want this to work, let her lead when it comes to that stuff. Sheâll let you in when sheâs ready.â
âYeah. Got it. Thanks, man.â Rafe nods again, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly.Â
âAnytime.â Kelce shrugs. âYou donât have to tiptoe around me when it comes to her. Iâm not holding on to anything. I just want her to be happy.â
He glances toward the kitchen, jaw tightening almost involuntarily.
âAnd from what Iâve seenâŠshe is. With you. So donât screw it up.â
Rafe follows his gaze, Y/N is laughing at something Cleo said, the two of them looking carefree and glowing.
âI wonât.â He says quietly.
âGood.â Kelce gives a small nod.Â
The two lapse into silence again, but thereâs a mutual understanding between them now, unspoken, a little uneasy, but real.
As the afternoon sun blazes over the villa, islanders sprawl across the yard, some tanning, some swimming, others deep in conversation, while Pope and Cleo enjoy the brownies. But the lazy vibe is cut short by the familiar ping of a text.
âI got a text!â John B calls out, already grinning as everyone scrambles toward him.
âIslanders, itâs time to find out how well you really know each other in the Higher or Lower challenge. #numbersdontlie #truthhurts.â He reads.
Cheers erupt, but Y/N shares a nervous glance with Sarah and Maddy as they slump back onto the couch.
âThis is gonna get messy.â She mutters and both girls nod knowingly.
Soon, the islanders are split into two teams, seated on opposite bleachers across the lawn. In front of them, photos of each girl stand in a row, heart stickers hiding the key numbers.
Pope steps up with a deck of cards and a grin that says heâs loving every second of this. He holds up the first card.
âIâll read out a fact about one of the girls and reveal a number tied to it. Then the boys have to guess whether the next girl's number is higher or lower. Each correct guess earns a point. Winning team takes it all.â He explains the rules and then, glances at the first photo.Â
âWhatâs the most amount of money the girls have ever spent, on a man, in one occasion?â He reads and peels off the heart sticker from Maddyâs photo.
âMaddy has spentâŠ$550.â
The boys react instantly.
âDamn.â JJ whistles. âWhat was that for?â
âI was dating this guy and he lost his AirPodsâŠso I bought him AirPods Max.â Maddy shrugs.Â
A mix of impressed and mildly horrified expressions ripple through the bleachers. Pope moves to the next photo.
âAlright, Kiara. Higher or lower than $550?â
The boys huddle quickly.
âLower.â Topper decides.
âYeah, definitely lower.â Ryan agrees.
â$200.â Pope reveals. The boys nod, satisfied. Alyssaâs up next and they guess lower, but she surprises them with $250. Cleo follows and as expected by the boys, sheâs lower at $150. For Abigailâs number, the boys guess higher and theyâre right, again, at $450.
Pope steps to the next photo and smirks.Â
âOkayâŠY/N. Higher or lower?â
âHigher.â Rafe says without hesitation, arms crossed.
âIâm not so sure. She never spent that much when she was with me.â Kelce raises a brow.Â
Despite Kelceâs skepticism, the boys stick with higher and Pope peels back the sticker.Â
âY/N has spentâŠ$300.â He reveals as laughter erupts as âTold yâall.â Kelce leans back smugly.Â
The boys look over at Y/N, waiting for the backstory.
âI took Kelce to a Knicks game.â She shrugs, hands resting on the wooden seat.
âOh my god, yes! I completely forgot about that!â Kelceâs face lights up.
She laughs, shaking her head.
Confessional - Y/N
âI feel like $300 is totally reasonable.â She says with a shrug and a grin.
Pope moves to the last photo in the lineup, Sarah.
âAlright. What do we think about Sarah?â He grins.
âDefinitely higher.â Topper says without hesitation.
âSheâs bougie.â JJ smirks, making the girls burst out laughing as Sarah flips her hair, proudly owning it.
Pope peels back the sticker and the boys erupt.
â$2,000?â Pope yells, holding up the card.
âI booked us a trip.â Sarah says casually with a shrug. The girls gasp in admiration and even the guys look impressed.
Pope focuses back on the stack of cards, grabs the next one and reads it before smirking.Â
âOkay, okay. Boys, this oneâs juicy.â
Everyone leans in.
âHow many nudes have the girls sent?â
The yard instantly fills with oohs and laughter. Pope turns to Maddyâs photo first, peels back the sticker.
âMaddy has sentâŠthirty.â
The boys look over at her, eyebrows raised.
âIâve had two serious relationships.â Maddy explains, unbothered. âOne of them ended up being long-distance. So...â
The group nods understandingly. Pope moves down the line.
âWhat do we think about Kiara? More or less?â
âIâm saying more.â JJ throws in and the boys agree after a quick debate. Pope lifts the sticker.Â
âFifteen.â
The boys blink, mildly surprised.Â
âWow.â Ryan mutters.
Next up, Alyssa.
âHigher. Definitely.â The guys say in unison.
Pope reveals the number, three digits.
âIn the hundreds?â Topper laughs.
âIâm a tattoo artist. Letâs just say...a lot of clients slide into my DMs for reasons that arenât about tattoos.â Alyssa smirks.
The girls squeal in shock.
Confessional - Alyssa
âWhat can I say?â She grins. âIâve had a few very hot customers.â
Back in the yard, Pope points at Cleoâs photo.
âWhat about Cleo?â
âWhat do you think, Pope?â JJ raises a brow.Â
He thinks for a beat.Â
âHonestly? Iâm gonna go with lower.â He says and the boys nod, trusting the call.
âGo lower.â Rafe confirms.
Pope peels back the heart.Â
âTwo.â
âI had just broken up with my exâŠsent him two picsâŠand yeah, we hooked up that night.â Cleo laughs, explaining herself.
âCleo!â Sarah yells, laughing in shock, while the girls dissolve into giggles.
The boys guess higher for Abigail and theyâre right, as it is seven.
Then Pope turns to Y/Nâs photo.Â
âOkay. Y/N. Higher or lower, boys?â
âHigher.â Topper doesnât hesitate.Â
âNah, I think itâs lower.â Kelce tilts his head.Â
Rafe stays quiet, eyes flicking to Y/N, searching her expression.
After a quick team huddle, they go with higher.
âTen.â Pope says, revealing the number. Y/N just shrugs, completely unfazed, as the boys nod and move on.
Finally, Pope turns back to Sarahâs photo.
âAlright. Last one, Sarah again. What are we thinking?â
âHigher.â The boys all say in chorus, not even debating. But Sarah just stares blankly at her photo, lips pressed tight.
Pope removes the sticker and the crowd gasps.
âWait. Two-thousands?â JJ blurts.
âOne of my nudes got leaked on Twitter.â Sarah confesses and the yard goes silent.
âIâm so sorry that happened to you.â Maddy says quietly.
Y/N immediately reaches out and squeezes Sarahâs hand. Within seconds, all the girls are around her, pulling her in for a group hug.
Confessional - Sarah
âI went viral for, like, two days.â She grins, eyes wide as she looks into the camera. âBut my momâs a lawyer, soâŠhandled.â She wipes her hands together like sheâs dusting them off, done and over it, before she smirks proudly.
Back in the yard, Pope claps his hands together.
âAlright, boys. Time to find out your girlâs body count.â
Gasps echo from the bleachers. The girls shift in their seats while the boys lean forward. Pope steps up to Maddyâs photo and peels back the sticker.
âMaddy's body count isâŠeighteen.â
âTotally respectable.â She gives a casual shrug.Â
The girls snap their fingers in approval, supportive energy flowing across the yard.
âNext up, Kiara. Higher or lower than eighteen?â
âHigher.â Topper says confidently.
âNo way. Lower.â Rafe argues.
The boys debate but end up siding with Topper. Pope pulls off the heart.
âTwenty. Another point for the boys.â
Cheers go up as Pope moves to Alyssaâs photo.
He barely gets a word out before the guys all shout in unison.
âHigher.â
Pope chuckles, before revealing the number.
âThirty-one.â
âNo need to explain myself.â Alyssa raises her chin.
âFair enough.â Pope laughs, before heading to Cleo.
The guys settle on lower and theyâre right. Her number is seven. Next is Abigail. The boys guess higher.
âTen.â Pope reveals before moving on. He stops in front of Y/Nâs photo.
âOkay. What do we think, boys?â
The boys gather closer and debate among themselves.
âHonestly? No clue.â Rafe frowns slightly, shaking his head.Â
âWait, you havenât asked her?â Topper looks over.Â
âDoesnât really matter.â Rafe shrugs.
âLower.â Kelce cuts in, firm. The rest of the guys nod.
âWeâre going with lower.â John B announces and Pope peels back the sticker.Â
âFive?â JJ raises an eyebrow. Rafe looks at her with wide eyes.
Confessional - Rafe
He tilts his head, clearly trying to work something out.
âFive justâŠsurprised me, I guess. I donât know what I expected, but it wasnât that.â He laughs under his breath, shaking his head. âBut like, that doesnât change anything. At all. I still feel the same about her.â
Across the yard, Y/N stares at her hands, suddenly a little tense.
Maddy nudges her playfully.Â
âHey. Thatâs a perfect number.â She says.
âItâsâŠwhatever.â Y/N gives a small eye roll, brushing it off, her cheeks turning a bright shade of red. Maddy just smiles and squeezes her hand, holding it quietly.
Confessional - Maddy
âI could tell Y/N got in her head a bit, but she seriously has nothing to be insecure about.â Maddy raises an eyebrow, voice full of sass. âIf someoneâs still judging people over body count in this day and age? Youâre justâŠdumb. Period.â
Back outside, the boys turn to Sarahâs photo.
âAlright, higher or lower than Y/N?â Pope asks.
âHigher.â Topper says instantly and the rest of the boys nod in agreement.
Pope peels off the sticker.Â
âSarah's body count isâŠtwenty-five.â
A few whistles and nods echo around the yard, no one surprised.
âOkay.â Pope announces, holding up the final card. âLast question, how many sexual partners do the girls think is too many for the guy theyâre dating?â
A dramatic âoohâ ripples across the group.
Pope steps to Maddyâs photo first.
âMaddy thinksâŠone hundred is too many.â
The boys glance over at her. She shrugs.
âHonestly? I donât care what you have done prior to our relationship.â
Everyone nods and Pope moves on. For Kiara, the boys guess lower and theyâre right. Her answer was fifties.
Next up, Alyssa. The boys confidently guess higher and Pope cracks up as he removes the sticker.
âInfinity.â He reads and laughter breaks out across the yard.
âI truly couldn't care less about what you have done in your past.â Alyssa grins.
The boys nod, clearly impressed.
They go lower for Cleo and theyâre right, again, as her number is thirty.
âIâm a relationship type of girl.â Cleo says seriously. âI don't want to date a playerâ
Respectful nods follow.
They guess lower again for Abigail, but theyâre wrong. Her answer being ninety.
Next up, it's Y/N and the boys guess lower.
âAlright.â Pope says, stepping to her photo.Â
âY/N thinksâŠâ He removes the heart sticker. âSomewhere in the hundreds is too many.â
The guys groan in defeat.
âLike, live your life. JustâŠI donât want to be with someone whoâs been with everyone. Thatâs all.â Y/N shrugs, calm and unapologetic.
The boys nod, understanding while Rafe looks away.
âValid.â John B says.
Finally, Pope reaches the last photo. The boys guess for higher.
âOkay, Sarah. You think too many isâŠâ He peels back the sticker. âSeventy.â
A round of nods and clapping follows as Pope walks to the bleachers, while the boys start to cheer.
Cleo walks up, grinning as new photos of the boys are lined up across the yard, heart stickers ready.
âAlright, ladies, let's bring this one home!â She grins, rallying the girls, who cheer in response. She steps forward and reads the first question aloud. âWhatâs the most money the boys have spent on a woman in one occasion?âÂ
With a dramatic pause, she peels the sticker off the first photo, which is Kelce's.
âKelce has dropped $1,000.â She announces.
âOh my god.â Sarah gasps, while Y/N just nods like sheâs not surprised.
âYeahâŠI, uh, booked an Airbnb in the Hamptons for a weekend.â Kelce says, scratching the back of his neck. Y/N smiles at the memory, while the girls react with impressed 'oohs'. Rafe glances over at her, but quickly shifts his focus as Cleo moves on to the next photo.
âAlright, what do we think about Pope?â She asks. The girls guess lower and theyâre right. $300.
Then comes Topperâs turn. His picture appears and the girls debate before finally going with higher. Cleo lifts the sticker.
â$150.â She reads. Everyone blinks at him.
âJust dinner.â Topper shrugs like itâs obvious, making Cleo scrunches her nose.Â
âWhatever you say, frosted tips.â She mutters before moving on.
Next up is John B and the girls guess higher.
âPlease donât let us down.â Maddy teases, making the girls laugh.
Cleo reveals the amount is $250. The girls cheer and John B just smirks like he expected it.
Then itâs JJâs turn.
âLower.â The girls say confidently and Cleo peels back the sticker.Â
â$50.â She reads as the villa bursts out laughing, even JJ.
âWanna explain that one?â Kiara asks, wide-eyed, her smile creeping out of her shocked face.
Y/N clutches Maddy, crying with laughter, while Sarah doubles over holding her stomach.
âIâmâŠnot great with dates or gifts.â JJ admits, grinning. âI just grabbed some KFC and took a girl out on the boat.â
âAww, thatâs actually so cute, J.â Y/N beams. JJ shrugs but smiles as Cleo clears her throat and moves on.
âOkay, Ryanâs up. More or less than fifty?â
The girls all agree on higher and theyâre right. $500.
Finally, Rafeâs picture comes up. The girls gather, whispering like theyâre about to launch a conspiracy theory.
âMore than five hundred is insane.â Y/N says, shaking her head.
âI donât think it is for him.â Maddy counters. âHave you seen his closet? Heâs always in designer everything.â
After a moment of back and forth, the girls lock in their answer, going with higher.
â$3,000.â Cleo pulls off the sticker, shocked. Y/Nâs jaw drops. The girls erupt into cheers.
âWait, what did you even buy?â Cleo asks, stunned.
âA Louis Vuitton bag.â Rafe replies, totally unfazed.
âFor her birthday or likeâŠa random Tuesday?â Cleo fires back, making everyone laugh, including Rafe.
âNah, it wasnât for anything special.â He shakes his head.
âLucky you.â Maddy murmurs, leaning over and nudging Y/N.
âShut up.â Y/N whispers, cheeks flushing.
Confessional - Y/N
âOkay, yeahâŠI was a bit shocked by Rafeâs answer.â She says, raising her brows. âLike, I know he has money, the manâs always in designer stuff and he literally owns a whole company, but just casually dropping three grand like that?â She blinks dramatically. âWild.â
âNext question is how many nudes have the boys sent?â Cleo announces as the girls get excited.
JJ immediately turns to John B, shaking his head.Â
âThis is gonna be bad.â He says.
âReally bad.â John B agrees, both of them already bracing for embarrassment.
âForty-five.â Cleo says, peeling the sticker off Kelceâs board. The girls gasp in unison.
âYeah, uhâŠno explanation there.â Kelce says, hands raised in surrender as Cleo blinks in disbelief and moves on.
âOkay, Pope.â She doesnât wait for the girls to weigh in. âWeâre going lower.âÂ
The girls nod and Cleo pulls off the sticker revealing the number ten.
Next is Topper.
âHigher.â The girls say, and theyâre right again, as his stands at sixty-three.
Then comes John B.
âHigher.â They guess, but Cleo reveals it is fifty.
âAgh, so close.â Maddy groans.
JJâs up next. The girls guess higher and the number on the board sends the villa into chaos.
âOne-ninety.â Cleo reads aloud, stunned.
âWhat?â Sarah gasps, as everyone bursts into laughter.
Confessional - JJ
âDonât slut-shame me on Twitter, please.â JJ grins.
âOkay, what do we think about Ryan?â Cleo reads. The girls guess lower this time and theyâre right again. âThirty-six.â
âOkay.â Cleo says, grinning as she reaches the final picture. âWhat about Rafe?â
The girls hesitate, some voting lower, others whispering amongst themselves. Finally, they agree on higher.
Cleo peels the sticker off slowly.
âTwelve.â
Y/N blinks in surprise and turns to look at Rafe, whoâs relaxed on the bleachers like itâs no big deal.
âTwelve?â Cleo repeats, eyebrows raised.
âYeah.â Rafe says, rubbing the back of his neck. âI havenât been in many relationships, but Iâve used dating appsâŠso, you know.â
Everyone nods, seemingly impressed by the honesty.
âAlright ladies, now for my favorite part, body count time!â Cleo claps her hands together.Â
The girls cheer as she pulls the sticker off Kelceâs picture.
âKelce's body count is...thirty-five.â She reads.
Next is Pope and the girls go with lower. They get it right, at ten.
On Topperâs turn, they all agree on higher.
âSeventy.â Cleo reveals as eyes widen around the yard, while Topper grins smugly like heâs just won a trophy.
John Bâs photo is next and the girls guess lower.
âFifty-seven.â Cleo reads.
Now itâs JJ again and the girls guess higher, after all his previous answers. Cleo pauses, peels the sticker slowly, then stares.
âIn the hundreds?â She blinks. The girls scream in disbelief as the boys erupt in laughter. Topper reaches over to dap him up.
âI had fun in high school and college.â JJ shrugs. âWell, the three weeks I went.â
The girls are still giggling as Cleo moves on.
âRyan?â She asks the girls, still trying to recover.
They all decide on lower and theyâre right once again as his answer is twenty-five.
And finally, Rafe.
âAlright. What about Rafe?â Cleo turns to the girls, but all eyes turn to Y/N.
âI-I have no idea.â She says honestly. âWe havenât really talked about that.â
âWhat do you think though?â Sarah nudges, gently. Y/N glances toward the bleachers, then back to the group.Â
âItâs gonna be higher.â She says quietly. âI justâŠI just know.â
The girls nod and look to Cleo.
âWeâll say higher.â Sarah confirms for the group.
Cleo removes the final sticker.
âForty-two.â She reads.
The girls react with surprised nods as the boys cheer and clap Rafe on the back. Y/Nâs lips part slightly. She doesnât react outwardly, but a weight settles in her chest.
Confessional - Y/N
âLikeâŠI knew he had experience. I mean, obviously, have you seen the guy?â She says, eyes wide. Then her tone shifts, more thoughtful. âBut that doesnât mean it doesnâtâŠscare me a little?â She admits, her voice softening with a flicker of vulnerability.
Rafe chuckles from the bleachers.Â
âIâm 27. I went to business school. I ride a motorcycle.â He says with a shrug, earning a round of laughs from the boys. The girls smile as Cleo claps her hands together.
âAlright ladies, last question!â She grins as the girls cheer. âHow many sexual partners do the boys think is too many for the girl theyâre dating?â
She heads to Kelceâs photo and peels off the sticker.
âKelce thinks fifty is too many.â
All eyes turn to the bleachers.
âOkay, but let me just say.â Kelce jumps in, holding up a hand. âIâm not the guy who asks that kind of question or cares about it. What someoneâs done in their past? Not my business.â
The girls clap, impressed by the answer and the boys nod along in agreement.
âAww, okay, that was sweet. Moving on.â Cleo says with a grin. She stops at Popeâs photo. âWhat do we think, ladies?â
They guess higher, only to get it wrong.
âPope said 30.â Cleo reads, surprised.
âI totally agree with Kelce.â Pope says quickly. âI just grew up super religious and you know, I havenât had as much experience as most people here.â
The girls nod respectfully.
âWell, good thing mineâs lower.â Cleo adds with a mischievous grin before bursting out laughing. The rest of the villa joins in.
Next up is Topper. The girls guess higher and miss again.
âTen?â Cleo reads, blinking.
Topper cringes at his own answer as JJ elbows him. The girls exchange looks, confused and not happy.
Confessional - Alyssa
âThat was some double standard bullshit.â She says bluntly. âLike, what do you mean ten is too many for your girl when youâve slept with seventy people? Make it make sense.â
âWanna explain yourself?â Cleo narrows her eyes at Topper.
âI, uh, I donât really care about that stuff.â Topper says, stumbling.
âMm. Sure.â Cleo mutters, unconvinced, before turning to the next board.
John Bâs up. The girls guess lower and theyâre right. His answer was one hundred. Then itâs JJ and they guess higher.
âTwenty.â Cleo reveals.
âThatâs such a fake answer.â Kiara squints.
âOkay, yeah, I was kidding. Honestly, that stuff doesnât matter to me. Itâs your business, not mine.â JJ raises his hands in surrender.
He shrugs, but no one looks convinced. Kiara just rolls her eyes.
Next is Ryan. The girls confidently vote higher. Abigail crosses her fingers, hopeful.
âInfinity!â Cleo reads and bursts out laughing. The girls cheer and clap while Ryan laughs along.
âYeah.â He says. âDoesn't really matter to me. Your past is your past.â
âYou canât go higher than infinity.â Abigail smirks.
âInfinity and beyond?â Rafe fires back, sass in full swing. The girls laugh as Cleo removes the sticker.
âTwo hundred.â
The girls clap, amused and a little impressed.
With that, the game wraps. The boys are declared the winners and erupt into cheers, hollers echoing across the villa. The girls shake their heads, rolling their eyes, already plotting to win the next challenge.
The islanders start drifting off into smaller groups around the yard, voices buzzing and laughter echoing in the background. Rafe and Y/N grab their water bottles and head to the daybed, the late afternoon sun casting a golden glow over them.
She settles in beside him, legs crossed as he stretches out, one arm behind his head.
âYou mentioned something about riding a motorcycle?â She asks, raising her brows, a playful grin tugging at her lips. He chuckles, his hand naturally coming to rest on her thigh.Â
âYeah. Been riding since I was seventeen.â He replies.
âThatâsâŠridiculously hot.â She mutters, locking eyes with him.
âYeah?â He smirks, raising an eyebrow.
âDonât. I already regret saying it.â She groans, looking away.
âNo, no, say it again, baby.â He teases, voice low and gravelly. His hand gently finds her chin, turning her face back toward his.
Her breath catches as she meets his blue eyes. His thumb traces her cheek, slow and tender. The tension crackles between them like static.
âIâŠuhâŠâ She pulls back, clearing her throat. âCan we talk aboutâŠthe challenge?â
He immediately drops his hand, sitting up and nodding, the playfulness fading into something more sincere.
âOf course.â He says, taking a sip from his bottle, while she fidgets with the cap on hers.Â
âI justâŠyou heard it already, but Iâm notâŠsuper experienced. And I think thatâs why I havenât been able to go further with you, yet. Iâve always taken things slow and being in hereâŠjust...everything moves fast. Like, really fast. And knowing youâve had more experienceâŠit kinda freaked me out.â Her voice is quiet, vulnerable, as she finally meets his eyes. Rafe shakes his head gently.Â
âThereâs nothing to be scared of.â He leans in, his tone soft. âI would never rush you. Ever. Whatever we do, itâs gonna be when youâre ready. I care way more about you being comfortable than about moving things forward.â
He reaches for her hand.Â
âAnd yeah, Iâve had more experience, but that doesnât mean anything. It doesnât change how I feel about you. We can go at your pace. Only your pace.â
âSoâŠyouâre okay with taking it slow?â She blinks slowly, emotion flickering behind her eyes.
âIâm more than okay with it. I want you to feel safe. Thatâs what matters to me.â He cups her face again, his voice steady and sure.
âDidâŠdid my body count bother you?â Her voice trembles.
âNo. Not at all.â His response is immediate.
âButâŠitâs low.â She admits, a whisper.
âSo what?â He scoffs softly. âY/N, I donât care if itâs one or zero or a hundred. I like you. Thatâs what I care about.â
âYou mean that?â Her eyes widen slightly.
âOf course I mean it.â He says firmly. âYou never have to stress about that kind of stuff with me.â
She exhales deeply, the relief visible on her face. Her smile grows and she leans in, pressing her lips to his in a soft, thankful kiss.
âThank you.â She whispers as she pulls back slightly.
âYou donât need to thank me.â He murmurs, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. âYouâre safe with me.â
They hold each otherâs gaze, quiet understanding passing between them.
Then, suddenly, Y/N lets out a happy squeal and wraps her arms around him tightly, knocking them both back onto the pillows. They burst into laughter, limbs tangled, hearts light, warmth radiating between them.
âOh, by the way.â Rafe says, pulling back just enough to meet her eyes. âYou still owe me that kiss from earlier.â
She smirks, fingers reaching up to toy with the chain around his neck.
âI was hoping youâd forgotten.â She murmurs.
He lets out a low chuckle, shaking his head.
âNot a chance.â
He leans in again and this time, she meets him halfway, closing the distance between them before curling up by his side.
And just as the villa settles into that rare calm, a loud ping cuts through the air.
âWhat now?â Rafe groans, head flopping back.
Y/N grabs her phone and grins.
âI got a text!â She shouts. The villa immediately perks up as everyone turns toward her.
âIslanders, itâs time to get dressed up because tonight youâre having a blue party! #party4u #glamup.â She reads aloud.
The villa erupts into cheers, already buzzing with excitement.
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PLEASE some rafe is an asshole to everyone but reader fluff!!!!
everyone hates him. your friends think heâs rude. your neighbor crosses the street when he sees him coming. even the barista at that coffee shop on main visibly flinched when rafe smirked and said âdonât fuck up her drink again.â
and okay, fine, he can be a dickâhe likes being a dick. it gets him what he wants faster, and he hates small talk, and he genuinely doesnât care if anyone likes himâas long as you do. and you do.
you hear his voice before you round the corner. itâs sharp, disdain curling off every syllable. whatever conversation was happening on the boneyard bench before you got there has clearly gone downhill fast.
âjesus, topper,â rafe snaps, âdo you ever think before you open your mouth?â
topperâs standing, arms out like heâs trying to defend himself, but rafeâs leaned back on the bench, legs wide, jaw tight, murder in his eyes. you pause for half a second. then you move. without saying a word, you slip between them and drop onto the bench beside rafe. itâs casual, innocent, like you didnât just sit next to a loaded weapon.
he doesnât react right away. not verbally, at least. but his hand finds your knee almost instantly. it settles there like it belongs, thumb rubbing over your skin in a slow circle. like he wasnât just seconds away from strangling his childhood best friend.
topper blinks. âoh. hey.â
you give him a polite smile. âhi.â
rafe doesnât look at topper again. he doesnât need to. the shift in him is obvious, almost absurd. his posture eases, his voice drops an octave. âhi, baby,â he says, like the word tastes good.
âhi, rafey.â you blush with a grin. âyou done verbally assaulting your friends?â
âdepends,â he mutters. âyou gonna keep me from finishing the job?â you roll your eyes, but your hand slips into his anyway, fingers threading through his lazily. he squeezes once, like heâs already won something. âhe was being an idiot,â rafe mutters under his breath, mostly to you now. âsaying dumb shit like you wouldnât be able to handleâŠâ
âhandle what?â
ânothing,â topper cuts in quickly. âit was a joke, dude.â
rafe levels him with a look that could kill a lesser man. âit wasnât funny,â he says flatly. then, turning to you, he melts. his eyes soften, his lips curl into a smile. âyou okay?â
you nod. âjust tired.â rafe hums in reply. his hand moves, slides around your shoulders like itâs second nature, pulling you closer. you end up curled into his side, chin tucked near his collarbone, and he kisses the top of your head like itâs just another tuesday.
ârest,â he says, mouth brushing your hair. âiâll deal with him.â
âyouâre so dramatic,â you murmur, voice muffled by his shirt.
he smirks. âyou like it.â god help you, you do.
topper stands awkwardly for another beat, then finally mutters, âiâll justâŠgo.â
âgreat idea,â rafe calls lazily, already playing with the hem of your sleeve like he didnât just verbally eviscerate someone two minutes ago. as soon as topperâs gone, he exhalesâlong and slowâand rests his cheek against your head. âthanks for saving his life,â he murmurs. âi was close.â
âyouâre awful.â
âi know,â he whispers. âbut iâm nice to you.â itâs true, and when rafe is nice, itâs not performativeâitâs real. itâs in the way he runs his fingers through your hair, in the way he always has a hoodie for you before you ask, in the way heâd go to war for you and sleep soundly after.
rafe cameron is an asshole to everyoneâexcept you. and he doesnât even knows how not to love you.
warnings: cuss words, sexual innuendos, pretense of sexual acts
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A few hours have passed since the text about the Heart Rate Challenge and the villa is buzzing with energy. In the makeup room, the girls are crowded around the mirrors, giggling and squealing as they touch up their glam.
âIf John Bâs heart doesnât raise the most for me, I swear to God, Iâm gonna be fuming.â Sarah announces dramatically.
âEspecially after last night?â Maddy raises an eyebrow, smirking. âEveryone heard you two.â
Sarahâs eyes go wide as the room erupts into laughter.
âOkay, sorryâŠabout that.â She mutters, quickly grabbing her eyeshadow palette to avoid eye contact.
âIs that why you were bouncing off the walls this morning?â Alyssa teases, wiggling her brows.
âOh, shut up.â Sarah mumbles, her cheeks turning pink.
Across the room, Cleo groans at her reflection.Â
âY/N, whyâd you have to bake today? Iâm bloated as hell.â She moans as the girls laugh again.
âDonât blame me, I didnât know this challenge was happening!â Y/N raises her hands up in surrender.
âOh my god, I forgot to shave!â Abigail yelps, making a beeline for the bathroom as the laughter doubles over.Â
âOkay, real talk. Howâs everyone feeling?â Maddy asks, dabbing highlighter into the inner corner of her eye.Â
âHonestly?â Y/N sighs, setting down her brush. âKinda nervous.â
âYouâre nervous?â Alyssa blinks. Y/N glances briefly at Sarah, then drops her gaze back to her makeup bag.Â
âYeah, wellâŠdancing all sexy in a tiny outfit in front of seven guys and the entire world watching? It's nerve-wracking.â She says dryly, reaching for her mascara. Sarah and Maddy both nod in solidarity.
âPlease.â Alyssa scoffs. âThat boy is down bad for you. He blushes just looking at you.â
Y/N doesn't respond, keeping her focus on her lashes.
âAlright, ladies, letâs calm down.â Cleo declares, noticing the tension. âAnd can someone please show me some moves before I embarrass myself?â
Y/N chuckles softly.Â
âYeah, let me finish up my makeup and Iâll help you.â She offers.
âYouâre a lifesaver.â Cleo grins, grateful.Â
Meanwhile, the boys are gathered around the firepit, with heart monitors around their wrists and dressed in casual fits, buzzing with anticipation as they wait for the girls to make their entrance.
âYâall excited?â JJ asks, glancing around. The group nods, a few low chuckles rippling through.
âYeah, man.â Topper replies, bouncing his leg slightly.
âIâm honestly more nervous for our turn.â Pope admits, earning a round of agreement.
âThink any of them are gonna surprise us?â JJ asks.
âFor sure.â John B says confidently.
âHave you seen the way those girls move?â Kelce adds, shaking his head. âTheyâre gonna go all out.â
âCan they come out already?â Rafe leans back with a groan.
Just a few minutes pass before the speaker crackles to life and âDonât Chaâ by The Pussycat Dolls blasts through the villa. The boys immediately sit up straighter, all heads turning toward the path as the unmistakable click of heels grows louder.
Kiara rounds the corner first, owning the moment in a sheer purple babydoll dress, delicate matching lingerie just visible underneath. Her platform heels give her extra height, fairy wings flutter softly behind her and a crown of flowers is nestled in her curls. She moves like sheâs on a runway, mouthing the lyrics with a confident smile.
She starts with Kelce. Dropping low in front of him, before coming back up. She gives him a playful lick up his neck that has Kelceâs eyebrows shooting to his hairline as the boys lose their minds beside him.
Next is Ryan. Kiara gives him a little shimmy of her chest and throws in a teasing wink. Ryanâs face goes bright red as he looks away, his hands gripping the couch tightly.
At Pope, her energy softens. She grazes her hands across his chest and presses a kiss to his jaw, then trails down to his neck. Pope lets out a breath and glances to the sky like heâs trying to focus on anything but the feel of her.
Then comes Rafe. The energy shifts again, no seduction, just a sharp high-five that smacks through the air. The guys burst into laughter as Rafe leans back on the couch, clearly grateful to be spared the full treatment.
Kiara turns to John B and the flirt is back. She spins around, drops it low and gives him a slow twerk that makes him shift uncomfortably in his seat. He clears his throat, adjusting his shirt while the boys holler.
Topper gets a slow, sultry drag of her fingers along his chest and collarbone, his smirk faltering just a bit as she leans in close but then she keeps walking.
JJâs eyes are already wide when she approaches. Kiara climbs onto his lap without hesitation, her hands sliding into his hair as she presses her lips to his neck. Her hips roll slowly, deliberately and JJâs head falls back like heâs transcending the moment.
âYo, look at JJ.â Rafe mutters, nudging Pope, both of them wide-eyed and grinning.
Kiara finally pulls back with a satisfied smirk, pats JJâs chest and glides back toward the villa. Applause erupts behind her, the boys losing it and JJ falls onto the ground.
âDude.â He wheezes as Topper helps him up. âWhat the actual fuck was that?â
The rest of them are still yelling, clapping, trying to recover.
Confessional - JJ
âAnd six more girls are gonna do this?â He scoffs. âCool. Yeah. Just kill me now.â JJ stares at the camera, flushed and shirtless.
The speaker blasts âCandyâ by Doja Cat and all eyes turn to the villa as Abigail struts out. Sheâs dressed in a black lacy top, a short skirt, thigh-high socks and a tiny apron to represent a maid outfit, complete with accessories and a feather duster in hand. She saunters over with a seductive smile, sitting onto Kelceâs lap and rolling her hips to the beat, earning a groan from him and cheers from the boys.
She moves from one guy to the next, straddling Ryan with a playful roll of her hips, kneeling between Popeâs legs to suck on his finger, licking Rafe's neck and teasing John B with her duster. Topper gets a teasing show as she raises a leg on the couch and runs her hands over her outfit, while rolling her body, leaving him speechless.
Finally, she makes her way to JJ, settling in his lap before pulling him into a heated kiss. Kiaraâs scream of encouragement echoes from the terrace as their hands explore and their tongues tangle. Abigail giggles as she pulls back, grabs her feather duster and struts back toward the villa, leaving the boys clapping.
Confessional - JJ
âLiterally...kill me.â JJ says, shirtless, deadpan. âIâm not built for this.â
âSports Carâ blares through the speakers as Maddy steps out in a red, skin tight race car driver bodysuit, zipped low in the middle, paired with knee-high boots. Her curls bounce with each step and she holds a checkered flag that flutters in the night breeze.
âIs itâŠâ She throws away her flag and pulls the zipper lower, revealing bare cleavage beneath. âGetting hot in here?â She teases with a mock gasp.Â
The boys erupt, Ryan practically shakes Kelce out of his seat, while Kiara and Abigail cheer from the terrace.
Maddy struts past Kelce, giving Ryan a cheeky shake of her ass, then grinds smoothly on Popeâs lap. She kisses Rafeâs cheek and neck, sucks on John Bâs finger, rolls her hips on Topper's and leans into JJ, pressing her chest to his face with a sultry smirk.
Finally, she turns back to Kelce, clearly saving the best for last. Pulling him to his feet, she runs her hands down and back up his body before pushing him back into his seat. She straddles him and kisses him deeply, her hips rolling in sync with the beat. One last peck and she struts away, the boys clapping like theyâve just witnessed a miracle.
Confessional - Kelce
âMaddyâŠâ He exhales, still catching his breath. âThat girl didnât just move, she performed.â
âAny naughty boys out here?â She teases, her accent drawing laughter and nods from the boys.
âHe is!â Rafe grins, pointing at Pope. Cleo smirks, strutting towards Kelce and circling the firepit, giving each guy a playful moment.Â
Lastly, she climbs onto Popeâs lap, kissing him deeply as she guides his hands to her ass, grinding against him to the music. The boys erupt, but Pope barely registers it. She pulls back just enough to place her police hat on his head.
âDonât lose that.â She says, grinning, then stands and walks away, hips swaying like sheâs in full control.
The boys cheer wildly.
Pope remains frozen, eyes wide and unmoving.
âDude...you good?â Topper laughs.
âI-I think I need a minute.â Pope stammers and the laughter doubles.
Confessional â Cleo
âI had no idea what I was doing. Like, zero.â She cackles. âI just hope my ass looked good.â
The speaker comes to life again and Madison Beerâs âMake You Mineâ pulses through the villa. The boys snap their heads to the entrance, anticipation thick in the air.
Then she walks out.
âHoly fuck.â Rafe breathes, eyes wide.
Y/N is a vision. She's wearing a checkered bandeau top and matching ruffled mini skirt, lace tracing the hem just enough to tease. White knee-high socks with little red bows along with white platforms that make her legs look longer. Her hands are covered by red, sheer gloves and ruffles that catch the light as they move. Her curls bounce beneath a tall chefâs hat as she holds a whisk in one hand. But itâs the way she moves. Slow, sultry and confident that holds everyone captive.
âLetâs go!â Maddy screams from the terrace.
Y/N flashes her a smile, then struts toward the fire pit, every step deliberate. When the beat drops, so does she, into an improvised routine that somehow feels choreographed, like sheâs done it a hundred times before. The guys canât look away. When she bends down low, the skirt lifts just enough to reveal a white thong underneath. Rafe feels like his heartâs going to explode.
She starts with Kelce, grabbing his hand and pulling him up from his seat before bending him over with a dramatic flair. The villa erupts into laughter as she gives him a playful smack with the whisk, giggling right along with the rest of them.
Then itâs Ryan, her current partner. She moves to him effortlessly, straddling his lap, her hips rolling in slow, hypnotic waves. Her hands glide over her body with ease, like every inch of her was made to be admired. Untouchable. Electric.
John B covers Rafeâs eyes, but he bats his hand away, locked in.
She glides to Pope next, sitting onto his lap and circling her hips again before falling back into his chest, laughing breathlessly. Then sheâs up, catching Rafeâs stare and she smirks at him as she passes by.
She kisses down John Bâs neck, biting softly before giggling. Even Topper, whoâs pissed at her, bites his lip when she turns around and teases him with a playful shake of her ass.
Then sheâs on JJ, laughing as she straddles him. She grabs his hands, places them on her chest and rolls her body like the music is made just for her. JJ smirks, clearly enjoying himself. Rafeâs jaw tightens.
And then, she drops to the ground.
The guys lose it as she crawls, slowly, directly toward Rafe. John B and Pope instinctively scoot aside. She kneels between his legs, fingers sliding up his body. Then, with one smooth motion, she jumps into his lap, her body landing flush against his.
Their lips meet, fast and heated, but she pulls away just as quick, pushing his head back against the wood behind him. Her mouth trails down his neck as she undoes his shirt expertly, one button at a time, nails dragging against his chest.
Rafe gasps loudly and the boys go nuts.
She pulls away, lips flushed, breathing heavy. Then she leans in, her voice barely above a whisper.
âTell George Iâm sorry.â She murmurs against his ear. Then sheâs gone. Back to the villa, hips swaying like nothing happened. Rafe just lies there, stunned as the rest clap.
âYo!â JJ grins. âDid you get a boner?â
âYes.â Rafe groans, adjusting himself without shame.
Back on the terrace, Maddy pulls Y/N into a hug.
âGirl! You ate. Rafe is done.â
Y/N just laughs, still catching her breath.
âI think I blacked out.â She admits. âI donât even know what I did.â
Confessional â Rafe
âOkay, but likeâŠwhenâs the hideaway open again?â He looks off-camera. âFor real.â
Alyssaâs heels click confidently against the ground as Ariana Grandeâs âDangerous Womanâ pulses through the speakers. She struts out in a red corset, lace shorts and knee-high red socks fastened with garters. A pair of red devil horns perch atop her head like a crown.
Topper lets out a loud howl as she makes her way toward the firepit, eating up the attention. Alyssa throws a few flirty moves to the first boys, but pulls a big performance for Rafe. She climbs onto his lap, pressing her body against his, her movements slow and deliberate as she tries to read his face.
Rafe leans back casually, his expression unreadable, detached, almost bored.
âSheâs trying too hard.â Maddy whispers to Y/N from the terrace above. Y/N doesnât answer. Her eyes are locked on Rafeâs face, studying his every reaction.
Alyssa leans in, lips brushing against his neck as her hips continue to roll. But just as she does, Rafe glances up toward the terrace, locking eyes with Y/N.
Alyssa catches it. She pulls back, annoyed and with an exaggerated eye roll, slides off his lap and moves on without a word.
When she reaches Topper, she turns the charm back on. Even though theyâve been coupled up for ages, she treats him to the same routine, only this time, she caps it off with a slow, deep kiss that lingers just a little too long.
Confessional - Alyssa
âI think I crushed it!â She grins, tossing her hair. âI meanâŠdid you see that?â
The last girl to take the stage is Sarah. As Britney Spearsâ âGimme Moreâ comes on, she struts out in a bubblegum pink bodysuit, fishnets and matching heels. A pair of bunny ears bounce on her head, a pink bowtie collar wraps around her neck and a fluffy pom-pom tail completes the look.
The girls erupt in cheers from the terrace, screaming her name as she saunters around the firepit, hips swaying to the beat. She gives each guy just a taste, but enough to leave them wanting more.
A kiss pressed to Kelceâs neck. She sits onto Ryanâs lap like she belongs there. Sucks on Popeâs finger with a slow smirk. Rafe gets a kiss on the cheek and she flashes a cheeky thumbs-up to Y/N on the terrace, setting off a round of giggles from the girls.
With Topper, she settles on his lap, rolling her hips in a way thatâs almost cruel. JJ gets a flirty body roll and her pair of bunny ears perched on his head.
Then she turns to John B. She grabs the front of his shirt and pulls him up effortlessly, leading him by the collar.
âWalk him like a dog, Sarah!â Y/N yells with a laugh.
Sarah turns, pushing John B down onto the ground. He obeys without hesitation, grinning as she crawls on top of him. With a practiced flick, she sweeps her hair to one side, offering a full view of her neck and then leans in, kissing him hard, slow and deep.
His hands find her waist as she moves against him, completely owning the moment.
The girls scream from the balcony again.
When she finally pulls back and gets up, her hips sway like nothing just happened.
The boys get up from their seats, applauding and John B stays on the floor, dazed and impressed.
Upstairs, Sarah barely makes it to the top before Y/N and Maddy run to her, squealing.
âYou killed it out there!â Y/N shouts, throwing her arms around her.
Confessional - Y/N
"Not gonna lie, watching Sarah move like that? Instant fanny flutters." She admits.
The girls make their way to the fire pit, still in their challenge outfits, changed into comfortable slippers instead of their tall heels, heart rate monitors strapped snugly around their wrists. They settle in, giggling and waiting for the boysâ turn.
âBring them out! Bring them out!â Maddy chants, pumping her fists. The others join in, laughter bubbling up as âIce Ice Babyâ starts playing. Confused glances are exchanged before they shrug and start clapping along to the beat.
Suddenly, JJ bursts out dressed in a beige toga, white angel wings and gold accessories. The girls erupt into laughter as he lip-syncs the first verse flawlessly, selling every word with exaggerated swagger.
As the chorus hits, he struts toward Alyssa, rolling his body dramatically, making her double over with laughter. Next is Abigail, he lifts her effortlessly, her legs wrapped around his waist as he bounces her in his arms. She squeals, gripping him tightly. He lowers her gently and plants a playful kiss on her cheek.
Then he turns to Kiara. Without warning, he parts her knees and rolls his body against hers, full grind-mode. The girls scream, while Kiara sits frozen, wide-eyed.
Maddyâs next. JJ spins her around, grabs her hips and pulls her back onto him with no hesitation.
âWhew, go J!â She laughs breathlessly.
When he reaches Y/N, he slows it down, licking up her neck to her ear, then gently biting her earlobe while gripping her thigh. Y/N gasps, visibly flustered and JJ flashes a wicked grin before moving on.
He grabs Sarahâs hands next, dragging them over his chest before pretending one is a mic, rapping into it with full commitment. Finally, he ends with Cleo, giving her a cheeky kiss. She cringes, giggling as he dances away.
The girls cheer wildly as JJ struts back to the villa, arms in the air like a champ.
Confessional - Abigail
âJJ definitely brought the energy.â She says with a slight shrug. âBut honestly? I expectedâŠmore.â
The speaker crackles to life again, this time, âPlease Meâ by Cardi B and Bruno Mars blares across the villa. The girls perk up, scanning the area for the next boy.
Then out comes Pope in bright yellow baggy pants, red suspenders and a firefighter hat perched on his head. Sarah grabs Cleo, shaking her as the girls burst into cheers. Just as Cardi starts singing, Pope yanks down the pants in one dramatic motion, revealing snug black shorts that leave little to the imagination.
The girls scream.
He goes around to the girls, body rolling with messy confidence. He plops into Maddyâs lap, pulling her hands to his chest in mock seduction and makes everyone chuckle by sucking one of Sarahâs fingers.
Then he makes a beeline for Cleo. He picks her up effortlessly, cradling her close as he plants a deep, lingering kiss on her lips. One of her hands settles gently on his cheek, while his grip tightens around her thighs, one hand on her ass.
When he sets her down, he places his firefighter hat on her head and bounces away, grinning ear to ear. Cleo bites her lip, cheeks flushed.
âHow was that kiss?â Y/N teases.
âToo good.â Cleo laughs and the girls break into a chorus of giggles.
Confessional - Cleo
âYeah, that kiss?â She smiles, still dazed. âThat wasâŠreally good. And his moves? Didnât think he had that in him, honestly.â
Next up âYeah!â by Usher plays and the girls look around in surprise before Topper struts out in a full gladiator costume. Sword in hand, chest bare, he lifts his weapon theatrically. The girls crack up.
He tosses the sword to the ground, then drops into a near-perfect worm as screams erupt.
Topper rises and struts past Alyssa, heading straight to Abigail where he rolls his hips against her with exaggerated precision. Then he sucks on Kiaraâs finger, she blinks, stunned, before planting kisses on Maddyâs neck and chest. Maddy shoots a bewildered glance at Y/N, nose scrunched in amused disbelief.
Topper turns, facing Y/N. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he clenches and unclenches his butt cheeks like it's choreography. She laughs, fully unbothered.
He bends down to Sarah next, kissing her neck and parting her legs to pull her closer, lingering a little too long. Sarah clears her throat. Topper backs off, finally moving on to Cleo with a brief lap dance.
Then, for his finale, he lifts Alyssa right off the bench, laying her gently against the wooden platform. With his hips pressed to hers, he leans in and kisses her deeply as she giggles into his mouth. The girls cheer wildly. From the balcony, JJ hollers while Pope casually eats popcorn, watching the show.
When Topperâs satisfied, he helps Alyssa back to her feet, gives a theatrical bow, and walks away like a man who just conquered Rome.
Confessional - Alyssa
âTopper was good.â She nods slowly. âButâŠit kinda bothered me how much time he spent on Sarah.â Her lips press into a thin line.
âSexyBackâ by Justin Timberlake hits the speakers like a shot of adrenaline. The girls perk up immediately, ready, but nothing prepares them for what comes next.
Rafe walks out, slow and deliberate. Heâs wearing baggy, grease-stained pants slung low on his hips, a reflective construction vest that barely covers his chest, a yellow hard hat and a wrench casually swinging in his hand.
Y/Nâs lips part before she even realizes.Â
âOh. My. God.â She breathes.
He smirks, he knows what heâs doing. And when he reaches the fire pit, he pauses for effect before ripping the pants away, revealing fitted black shorts that cling to him like a second skin.
âDamn, girl, heâs packing.â Maddy whispers.
Y/N smacks her without taking her eyes off him.Â
âI know.â She murmurs back, with wide eyes.
He strides toward the girls with confident ease, his gaze sharp and unreadable. As he reaches Alyssa, he leans in and plants a quick, almost obligatory kiss on her cheek. No charm behind it, no spark. Just a quiet, clear message that he is not into her.
Alyssa blinks, caught slightly off guard and straightens her posture as if trying to recover her pride. But the moment hasnât gone unnoticed.
Y/N watches it unfold, her eyes narrowing with a flicker of satisfaction. Her lips tug upward in a small, smug smile. She doesnât say anything, just shares a knowing glance with Sarah, who stifles a laugh.
Then Rafe moves on to Abigail. He grabs her hands, placing them firmly against his chest, dragging them slowly over the ridges of his abs with a devilish grin. Abigail laughs, caught up in the performance, but he is focused on Y/N.
He shifts to Kiara next, pressing a soft, respectful kiss to her cheek. She gives a small smile and a thankful nod. He turns to Y/N.
She leans up toward him instinctively and he swerves. Walks right past her.
The girls gasp. Y/N freezes, stunned, a half-smile frozen on her face. She blinks, lips parted, brows lifted. She doesnât know whether she wants to laugh or kill him.
He continues to Sarah, then Cleo, handing off his hat like itâs part of the act.Â
He struts away and just when she thinks heâs done, he spins around and runs straight back to her.
Y/N barely registers whatâs happening before he scoops her into his arms, lifting her effortlessly and carrying her to the wooden platform. He lays her down gently, the music still pounding in the background, but itâs like the world has narrowed to just the two of them.
His hands find her wrists, pinning them above her head.Â
She gasps, eyes locked on his.
Then his lips crash against hers.
The kiss is deep, consuming. One of those canât-breathe, canât-think, donât-care kinds of kisses. His free hand traces down her body, grabbing her leg and stretching it over his shoulder like it belongs there. She arches beneath him, breath caught, heartbeat wild.
He rolls his hips against hers, slow but controlled. Commanding.
The villa goes wild. The girls scream. JJ yells something unintelligible from the balcony. And Pope almost drops his popcorn. But Y/N canât hear any of it.
She only hears him.
When he finally pulls away to breathe, sheâs still dazed, until he expertly flips her over.
The crowd roars again as he pulls her hips back against his, dragging her into him in a way that feels anything but performative. Itâs raw. Possessive.Â
Then, as if she weighs nothing, he lifts her over his shoulder, carries her back to the bench and sets her down gently.
He plants one last kiss on her lips, softer this time, but no less intense and he walks away, cocky and cool, like he didnât just set the entire fire pit on fire.
Y/N sits, still catching her breath, completely flushed.
Confessional - Y/N
âBook. Us. The. Hideaway.â She says, fanning herself with both hands. âIâm not kidding. I need him likeâŠyesterday.â
âYo Voyâ by Zion & Lennox pulses through the speakers and the girls sit up instantly.
Kelce walks out in a Top Gun jumpsuit, unzipped halfway to reveal his perfectly sculpted chest. A pair of aviators hangs low on his nose, until he tosses them aside with a smirk.
âOh my God, thatâs my favorite song!â Maddy squeals, smacking the couch. âHe remembered!â Her voice softens into a giddy coo.
The girls cheer as Kelce strides to the fire pit with swagger, popping open the rest of the jumpsuit and letting the sleeves fall. His torso glistens under the lights and the hollering only gets louder.
He does his round with the girls but he doesnât waste time. Kelce heads straight for Maddy, lifting her up and laying her out against the platform like sheâs a prize. He grinds into her with practiced rhythm, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist as she throws her head back in laughter.
When he helps her back to her seat, he walks and pauses in front of Y/N. With a quick, cheeky grin, he leans down and kisses her cheek.
âGood man!â Rafe shouts from the terrace, laughter echoing around the villa.
Y/N smiles up at him, shaking her head, but her eyes sparkle with amusement as Kelce moves on to the next girls.
When he starts to walk away, just a few steps in, he pauses. With zero hesitation, he shimmies out of the rest of the jumpsuit, revealing a pair of impossibly tiny, neon green underwear.
Rafe and JJ go feral on the balcony, whistling and howling as the girls explode.
He turns around to reveal the back and itâs barely hanging on, wedged so far up it might as well be invisible. The screams from the girls are immediate.
Maddy, Sarah and Y/N collapse to the ground, crying with laughter.
Confessional - Kelce
âListenâŠâ He smirks, tongue poking his cheek. âYou get one shot to show off the goods, so I made sure they saw all of them.â
Then, the unmistakable beat of âPromiscuousâ by Nelly Furtado is heard.
John B steps out in denim shorts trimmed with cow print, a red bandana tied around his neck, brown cowboy boots and a matching cowboy hat tilted low over his eyes. His belt buckle gleams in the firelight.
âYeehaw, bitch!â Maddy shouts, smacking Sarahâs arm, over Y/N. Sarah hides her face in her hands, already blushing.
John B keeps it light with the rest of the girls, just a few cheeky moves here and there, but itâs very clear who heâs here for.
He moves, determined, up to Sarah, tosses the hat off and gently presses her back on the bench. Cleo rushes away, cackling. The moment their lips meet, the girls erupt into a chorus of cheers. Her legs coil tightly around his waist and her fingers tug at the strands of hair peeking from under his cap.
They laugh into the kiss, whispering something only they can hear. When he finally pulls back, he plants the cowboy hat on Sarahâs head with a wink and walks off like he just won riding the mechanic bull.
Confessional - Sarah
âYou know what they sayâŠâ She grins, pretending to twirl a lasso. âRide a cowboy, save a horse.âÂ
The girls lounge by the firepit, their chatter buzzing with leftover adrenaline as they wait for the final boy to come out.
âYou know.â Y/N begins, eyes glinting with faux annoyance. âI think Iâm more upset that I didn't get to see Maddy do her thingâŠthan Iâve ever been in this villa.â
The girls laugh, but Maddy smirks knowingly, already climbing into Y/Nâs lap like itâs second nature.
âOh, sheâs doing her thing now.â Sarah teases as the girls burst into cheers.
Maddy rolls her hips slowly, playfully, while Y/N's hands hold her firmly at the waist. The boys up on the terrace freeze, some with amusement, some in awe.
Maddy raises an eyebrow at Y/N, who just nods, biting back a grin. Thatâs all the encouragement she needs.
Maddy leans in and presses her lips to Y/Nâs, soft but deliberate.
The girls scream and holler as the kiss lingers just a beat too long. The guys are stunned.
âHey-hey!â Rafe blurts out, eyebrows furrowed. âWhat the fuck?â His voice isnât angry, just startled. Flustered, even.
Maddy pulls back, casually wiping the smudge of lip gloss from Y/Nâs bottom lip before standing.
âSorry, Cameron.â She says innocently, strutting back to her seat with a proud smirk.
âDudeâŠâ JJ whispers, still slack-jawed. âThat was the single hottest thing Iâve ever seen.â
âClose your mouth, man.â Kelce says, nudging him. âYouâre drooling.â
Before anyone can say more, the speaker blares to life with âPonyâ by Ginuwine. The mood shifts again.
Ryan steps out, dressed in tight black shorts, football shoulder pads, high socks and a helmet. He tosses a football toward the terrace as he swaggers forward, while Kelce catches it effortlessly.
Helmet off, Ryan heads toward the firepit, the girls screaming and laughing already.
He starts with Alyssa, kissing down her neck and chest sensually, he makes Abigail giggle as he twerks right in her face and kisses her forehead sweetly, then presses his body into Kiaraâs and grinds against Maddy like heâs trying to outdo every boy before him.
But everyoneâs watching for the moment they know is coming.
Ryan stops in front of Y/N.
The girls go silent. The boys lean forward. Rafe doesnât move a muscle.
Ryan smirks, stepping between Y/Nâs legs like he owns the space.
Y/N blinks, pulse speeding.
Rafeâs jaw flexes up on the terrace, his arms crossed tightly.
Ryan kneels down slowly and lifts one of Y/Nâs legs over his shoulder. He starts kissing her inner thigh, trailing down until he reaches the top of her high sock.
Y/N's breath catches as he pulls the sock off with his teeth, never breaking eye contact.
She swears her heart is pounding in her throat.
He presses one last kiss on her shin before standing to kiss her cheek, tenderly, almost teasingly and then moves on to Sarah and Cleo, finishing his set with a sultry suck of Cleoâs finger.
As Ryan walks away, cocky and triumphant, the girls jump up to cheer. Y/N moves with them, but slower. Still flushed, flustered and unsure where to look.
Until she does.
Her gaze lifts to the terrace, where Rafe is already staring at her. Intensely.
She quickly looks away.
Confessional - Rafe
âYeah⊠uhâŠâ He exhales, scratching the back of his neck. âI definitely preferred it when she was dreaming of Captain America.â
The islanders gather around the firepit, boys on one side, girls on the other. The anticipation buzzes in the air as Sarah stands up, holding a heart-shaped board with the results.
âAlright.â She begins, clearing her throat dramatically. âFirst up, Popeâs heart rate was raised the most byâŠCleo!â
Applause breaks out as Cleo beams and Pope rubs the back of his neck, blushing.
âJohn Bâs heart rate was raised the most byâŠmoi.â Sarah announces with a cheeky grin. John B winks at her, nodding in approval.
Then she glances at the next name, her grin widening.
âRafeâs heart rate was raised the most byâŠâ She pauses for suspense. âOur little baker, Y/N!â
Laughs ripple through the group as eyes turn to her. Y/N blushes, looking across the firepit at Rafe. He winks at her, cool and smug.Â
âJJâs heart rate was raised the most byâŠKiara?â She blinks, surprised. Everyone claps, but the energy is more curious than celebratory.
Y/Nâs eyes flick over to Abigail, who offers a tight, practiced smile before looking down at her hands.
âOkay, nextâŠâ Sarah continues, clearing her throat. âKelceâs heart rate was raised the most by Maddy.â
Maddy grins and sends him a playful wink. Kelce just nods, calm and collected.
âTopperâs heart rate was raised the most byâŠâ Sarah squints at the board. âMe?â
Confused claps follow. Topper shrugs awkwardly. Alyssa crosses her arms and looks away, visibly irritated.
Confessional -Alyssa
âLikeâŠwhat the actual fuck?â She mutters, clearly seething.Â
âAlright, last boy.â Sarah announces. âRyan, your heart rate was raised the most byâŠY/N.â
Y/N looks down, lips tightening. Across the firepit, Rafeâs jaw tenses visibly. Ryan rubs the back of his neck, trying to lighten the tension.
âGuess Iâve got a thing for bakers.â He jokes, shrugging. A few chuckles echo around the pit, but not from Rafe or Y/N.
Rafeâs eyes stay locked on her.
Now itâs John Bâs turn to take over, holding the next set of results.
âOkay, starting with Maddy.â He says. âYour heart rate was raised the most by Kelce.â
âKnew it.â She claps dramatically.
âSarah, yours was raised the most byâŠyours truly.â John B says, smiling.
âDuh.â She replies.
âKiara.â John B continues. âYours was raised the most byâŠJJ.â
Kiara turns toward JJ, whoâs still wearing his angel costume. His blue eyes meet hers and he smirks. She blinks, caught off guard but smiling faintly.
âAlyssa.â John B reads next. âYour heart rate was raised the most byâŠRyan.â
âNo. No way.â Alyssa says, shaking her head.
âThatâs what your heart monitor said.â He shrugs. She huffs but doesnât argue further.
âCleo, your heart rate was raised the most by Pope.â He reads. They exchange a shy smile across the pit.
âAbigail, yours was raised the most byâŠRyan.â
Abigail looks at Ryan and lets out a small laugh as she joins in on the applause.
âAnd finallyâŠâ John B pauses for effect. âY/N, your heart rate was raised the most byâŠRafe.â
Before anyone can react, Rafeâs already on his feet.
He strides over, grabs Y/Nâs face and kisses her deeply, like heâs been waiting all night for this moment. The firepit erupts in cheers and whistles as the couple finally pulls apart, breathless, smiling, eyes locked.
could you do something with singer!reader, like her and drew fight before she goes on stage so she goes hard on please please please and everyone looks at drew
don't bring me to tears ⯠DREW STARAKEY.á
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summary getting in an argument with your boyfriend before stepping on stage and going hard singing please please please.
You stood on stage ready for the next song to start playing. Taking a deep breath while smiling out the thousands of fans in front of you. The crowd grows louder as you pull the mic closer to your mouth.
"Please please please don't prove I'm right" you and your two vocalist sing together in harmony. Keeping your eyes up to the ceiling repeating in your headâŻit will all be okay.
Everything in your body was on cloud nine. Prior to stepping on stage, Drew and you had an argument in your dressing room. The argument was unnecessary and left you both conflicted, leaving unsolved tension.
Your voice begins soft and satin-smooth, but with a jagged edge. Every line is loaded with emotionâŻnot just sadness, but also pride. Defiance. You move around the stage with deliberate grace, keeping your movements flowing and simple. One hand lifts to your waist, the other slowly moves down the curve of the mic stand, and when you sing
I heard that you're an actor, so act like a stand-up guy.
Your voice sending a clear message who you're talking about. Looking around the crowd as you typically do singing this part. Your hands make a hand motion as you mention, "stand-up guy."
The writing process of this song meant a lot to you. Around this time, you met Drew and your relationship was getting serious. This song was almost like a playful warning.
Your makeup is flawless. Your skin glows under the golden stage lights. But your body language? Your posture? Thereâs tension coiled like a spring under the glamour. A little sway of your hip, a flick of your wristâŻgraceful, but thereâs venom in the rhythm.
Don't bring me to tears when I just did my makeup so nice.
With your hand on your chest and other holding the mic as you stood in the center of the stage with your eyes closed as you sang the last note of the chorus. You felt every emotion flow through your body as you told yourself to not actually cry on stage.
Drew stood in the vip section where close friends and family were typically placed. He knew exactly what you were doing on stage. Hearing the tone in your voice and body language in during certain movements gave it away in his eyes.
I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherfucker, ah, please please please.
Your voice sent a message to the fans. Your voice sounded dramatic with a hint of a giggle at the end. There were fans that looked in Drew's direction wondering what's going on.
Prior to the show starting, Drew and you had this big fight in your dressing room about rumors spreading around about your relationship. It started off stubble then took a turn for the worst. You trust Drew with all your heart and with a rumor constantly going around about him "cheating" on you.
It started off normal then tension in the room went up.
When you finished singing the song, you took a deep breath, staring in Drew's directionâŻgiving him that look he knows too well. You knew you two needed to find a solution from this after the show.
The girls are huddled on a bench, buzzing with excitement. Across from them, the boys stand in a line, blindfolded and wearing headphones. Maddy stands by a giant whiteboard with everyone's names, holding a heart-shaped board covered in notes.
âAlright, ladies.â Maddy grins, slipping into full presenter mode. âHow are we feeling about this kissing challenge?â
Laughter and cheers erupt from the bench. Maddy smirks.
âReady to kiss some boys?â She teases. The girls erupt again, hollering in agreement as Maddy glances at her board.
âOkay, first up is Kiara!â
Kiara stands, smoothing her dress.
âWish me luck.â She quips and the girls give her a playful shove toward the lineup.
She starts with JJ. Their kiss is intense, deep. Then she moves down the line: Ryan, Topper, Kelce, Rafe, John B and finally, Pope. That oneâs gentler, a little awkward, but still sweet. She gives him another soft peck before heading back to the bench, her cheeks flushed.
The boys take off their headphones as the music cuts.
âSo, boys.â Maddy asks. âThoughts on our first girl?â
âGood kiss.â Pope says, grinning. Kiara shakes her head with a laugh.
âPretty solid start.â JJ agrees.
Maddy records their ratings and Kiara scores 53 points. She does a little shoulder shimmy, proud of the result.
âCleo, youâre up!â Maddy calls, as soon as the boys put their headphones back on
Cleo's approach is slower, more thoughtful. Her kisses are softer, lingering a bit longer on new guy, Ryan and Pope. With Pope, there's something deeper. His hands drift up her sides and when they separate, his lips are slightly swollen and shimmering with her Fenty gloss.
Cleo earns 55 points. She flashes Kiara a cheeky middle finger making Kiara laugh.
Next is Sarah. Her kisses are sensual, soft but confident.
âI think Iâm getting turned on.â Y/N mutters, fanning herself as Sarah kisses Ryan.
When she gets to John B, her arms loop around his shoulders. He instinctively wraps his arms around her waist, pulling her close. Their kiss deepens and she giggles mid-way before moving to his neck, trailing up to his ear with a slow lick and a playful bite. John B gasps in response and the girls erupt in squeals. Sarah walks back with 63 points.
Then comes Alyssa. She lingers on Topper, but itâs clear her moment is with Rafe. She turns to the girls with a smirk.
âI never got my chance with him soâŠsorry, Y/N.â She says, before tugging Rafe down into a kiss.
Y/N rolls her eyes, watching closely. The kiss is messy, desperate but Rafe doesnât lean in. His hands stay crossed behind his back. When itâs over, he wipes his mouth and Cleo elbows Y/N, wide-eyed.
Alyssa scores the lowest, even with Topperâs generous 10. She scowls as she returns to the bench.
Now itâs Maddyâs turn. The girls cheer as she heads to the boys with purpose. Her kisses are slow and deliberate, especially with Kelce. His hands grip her ass as her dress rides up slightly. They kiss longer than anyone else so far and when she pulls back, her cheeks are flushed.
Maddy earns 60 points. Not a win, but close enough to be proud.
Then, Abigail dives in with pure excitement, making the most of every kiss. She scores 53 points and returns to the bench beaming, not worried about the score.
Last but definitely not least, Y/N rises from the bench and walks slowly toward the lineup of blindfolded boys. She starts with JJ. Their kiss begins soft, but he wastes no time making it messier. His hands grip her waist while her nails trail across his abs, exposed beneath his open shirt.
Next is Ryan. She surprises him by pulling him down to her height, confidently guiding his hands to her ass while cupping his face. Their kiss is slow, sensual and charged. Ryan melts into it, drawing her in closer.
âOh my god.â Maddy breathes, watching with wide eyes as the rest of the girls exchange stunned looks.
Y/N pulls away with a smirk and moves on to Topper. Their kiss is more tentative as he fumbles with his hands, unsure of where to place them. But Y/N holds her ground and kisses him gently, keeping the moment light.
She approaches Kelce, bracing herself for discomfort, but it never comes. The kiss is unexpectedly sweet, stirring up old memories and forgotten wounds. When she pulls away, she pats his cheek twice, almost fondly, before stepping toward Rafe.
She stops in front of him, pausing to take him in. His head bobs lightly to the beat in his headphones, arms still crossed behind his back like theyâve been for every kiss, so far. His polo clings to his chest, the stubble on his jaw making her knees wobble.
She closes the distance, fingers grazing his chest, then his neck, before cradling his face. Her lips meet his softly at first, but the moment they connect, his hands drop to her waist, pulling her in. The kiss deepens. He groans low in his throat, his grip tightening on her ass, not rough, but firm enough to leave a mark in her memory.
She pulls back to breathe, then kisses down his neck, slowly, deliberately. He tightens his grip on her hips, pressing her against him.
âY/NâŠâ He whispers. Though he canât see her, she looks up at him anyway, then leans in again. This time the kiss is shorter, but just as intense. So much that it leaves her dizzy and him breathless. Before walking away, she bites his bottom lip gently, drawing another groan. The girls laugh from the bench as Rafe exhales sharply and bends slightly, adjusting his pants, clearly flustered.
Still catching her breath, Y/N kisses John B. Itâs soft, sweet and brief. She knows nothing else could measure up after Rafe.
Finally, she reaches Pope. Their kiss is warm, unhurried. When she pulls back, sheâs smiling and so is he.
Y/N returns to the bench just as the music cuts and the boys remove their headphones, but not their blindfolds.
âBoys.â Maddy announces. âThat was our seventh and final girl. Thoughts?â
âHell.â Rafe mutters, drawing chuckles from the girls. Maddy raises an eyebrow.
âWell, Rafe, it seemed like you got a little more...engaged during that round. Any notes? Comments?â
Y/N rolls her eyes as Maddy looks at her knowingly. She reapplies her lip gloss, trying not to smirk. Rafe shakes his head.
âNo notes. JustâŠsheâs a fucking amazing kisser.â Down the line, Ryan nods, clearly agreeing. Sarah elbows Y/N.
âYou seem confident.â Maddy teases. âThink you know who you were kissing?â
âI donât think.â Rafe says. âI know.â
Maddy turns back to her chalkboard.
âAlright, time for the ratings. JJ?â
âSolid kiss.â JJ replies. âThe nail thing? Hot. Iâll give her an 8.â
Maddy scribbles it down.
âRyan, you seemed to be enjoying yourselfâŠâ
Ryan nods, glancing toward where he thinks Y/N might be.
âYeah, she definitely knew what she was doing. I liked how she took control, put my hands where she wanted.â
Rafe scoffs.
âItâs a 10 from me.â Ryan adds. The girls react with surprise. Even Y/N raises an eyebrow. Maddy clears her throat theatrically.
âWould you kiss her again?â She asks, glancing at Y/N.
âNo hesitation.â Ryan says with a grin. Rafe shifts, jaw clenched, clearly irritated.
âTopper?â
âA little awkward, probably my fault.â He admits. âAnd considering Rafe âknowsâ who it was, Iâd rather not get my ass beat, soâŠ6.â
The girls laugh and Y/N grins, unfazed.
âGood man.â Rafe mutters approvingly.
âKelce?â
Kelce scratches the back of his neck.
âI had my suspicions before, but Rafe confirmed them. Great kiss. No hard feelings. Iâll give it a 9.â
Y/N gives him a grateful smile as Maddy turns to Rafe.
âOkay, Ra-â â10.â Rafe cuts her off, arms crossed, smirking. Maddy blinks but jots it down.
With John B and Popeâs ratings added, Y/N earns 61 points, which confirms Sarah's win. The girls cheer for the final scores as the boys remove their blindfolds and crowd around the board.
Rafeâs eyes find Y/N immediately, lingering on her flushed cheeks and glossed lips.
Now itâs the girlsâ turn, as they line up with playful grins and nervous giggles, slipping on their headphones and adjusting their blindfolds while the boys take their seats on the bench. Kelce stands front and center, holding the heart-shaped board filled with notes.
âAlright, first up is John B!â He announces, earning cheers as John B rises.
John B moves down the line smoothly, planting soft kisses with ease. He lingers a little longer on Sarah, wrapping her up in his arms, making her giggle into his chest. Itâs sweet, familiar. He returns to the bench with 53 points, shrugging nonchalantly.
Topper is next and things immediately get awkward. Heâs all elbows and bad timing. Pulling Maddy a little too hard, landing a kiss on Kiaraâs nose and going way too intense with Y/N.
âI am really, really sorry for this.â Y/N says, readjusting her blindfold, her tone apologetic but honest. âIt just wasnât my speed. Iâm gonna have to give it a 6.â
Topper returns to the bench with 50 points as the guys try to lift his spirits.
Kelceâs turn brings a wave of energy. Heâs charming, deliberate, taking his time with each girl. Deep kisses, roving hands, a confident swagger and he racks up an impressive 65 points, leaving everyone cheering in surprise.
Pope follows, more tender and precise. His soft touch earns him a â10â from Cleo, boosting him to a solid 58 points.
And then, itâs Rafe. He stands slowly, his jaw tight, but eyes scanning the lineup until they land on her.
She doesnât know heâs watching, of course. Her headâs tilted slightly to the beat of the music in her ears, her weight shifting from foot to foot. Her hands tucked into her back pockets. And those jeans hugging her figure just right.
He starts with Cleo, a soft kiss and steady hands. Then Maddy, with a light grip around the waist. Alyssa, Kiara, Abigail, Sarah, each kiss deliberate, measured. But theyâre just stepping stones. Because then, heâs in front of her.
And something shifts.
He doesnât hesitate. His hands find her waist and pull her toward him in one swift motion, surprising her. Her breath catches as her fingers instinctively clutch his shirt. The scent of his cologne, familiar yet dangerous, wraps around her like a second skin. She doesnât know itâs him, but her body remembers.
He cups her face gently, his lips brushing hers, tender at first before deepening the kiss with purpose. His tongue slips past her lips, drawing a breathy sound from her throat. One hand moves to the nape of her neck, holding her in place, while the other slides down, gripping her thighs and lifting her up effortlessly. She gasps as her legs wrap around his waist. His hand grips her ass firmly, massaging the flesh and she lets out a sound she doesnât even recognize.
His lips find her neck. A kiss. Then a bite. She grips his shoulders hard, nails digging into his skin and he hisses in delight. He kisses her again, hungrier now, messier. Her lip gloss smears onto his lips as her head tilts to chase more.
When he finally pulls back, itâs not to catch his breath but to admire her. Lips swollen. Hair tousled. Cheeks flushed. Two faint marks on her neck.
He knows sheâs going to kill him for that. And he also knows he doesnât care.
He sets her down gently, presses one last squeeze to her ass and walks back without a word. The boys erupt in laughter and high fives and he accepts them all with a smug smile, casually wiping her lip gloss from his mouth with the back of his hand.
The girls remove their headphones just as Kelce speaks up.
âGirls, what did you think of boy number five?â
âIt was nice.â Maddy smiles.
âVery sweet. And very respectful too.â Abigail adds. But Y/N tilts her head, still blindfolded, brows furrowed.
âY/N, youâre making a face.â Kelce notes.
âIâŠI think I got some type of different treatment with this one?â She says, laughing awkwardly, touching her flushed cheeks.
âGood different?â Maddy asks and Y/N doesnât hesitate.
âNo, yeah. Definitely good.â
Topperâs laughing, practically shaking Rafe beside him. Rafe just leans back with a smug grin.
âAlright, ladies, time to rate the guy.â Kelce says. The scores go around until itâs Y/Nâs turn. Everyone watches.
âIâm probably gonna regret this later when he rubs it in my face.â She begins, sighing. âButâŠIâd give that kiss a 10.â
Topper cheers, the girls burst into laughter and Rafe just sits there smirking, glitter still shining on his lips proudly.
Y/N is still breathless. But not from the kiss. But from knowing exactly who it was because no one else ever made her feel like that.
JJ is next, springing up from the bench with a grin and ripping off his shirt, earning cheers and laughter from the boys. His score isn't quite what he hoped for, but he shrugs it off with a smirk as he returns to his seat.
âAt least I beat JB.â He jokes, making John B chuckle. He plops down on the bench as the final boy stands.
Ryan steps forward, making his way toward the girls with smooth confidence. He works down the line with soft kisses and warm touches, a playful charm in every step. But when he reaches the last girl, his pace changes. Thereâs a flicker of excitement as he crouches down, his hands gently cupping Y/Nâs face. Her lips part slightly at the contact and instinctively, he wets his own before leaning in.
His kiss is nothing like Rafeâs. Thereâs no rush, no urgency. Itâs slow and tender, his lips moving carefully against hers, tongue just teasing enough to leave her wanting more. His hands rest lightly on her waist, fingers squeezing her hips with gentle intent. When he finally pulls away, sheâs breathless, leaning in again like she might follow him.
From the bench, Rafe watches, jaw tight, every nerve in his body screaming to look away but he doesnât. He canât. He sees her response and it knots something inside him.
Ryan straightens and returns to his seat as the girls begin removing their headphones.
âLast boy, ladies, whatâs the verdict?â Kelce grins, glancing at the board before turning back.
âIt was cute.â Sarah says casually.
âUnexpected.â Y/N murmurs under her breath.
âSorry, didnât catch that.â Kelce pipes up. âCare to repeat that for the group, Y/N?â
She hesitates.
âI...I said it was unexpected.â
Rafeâs eyes flick to her, a quiet question in his gaze. Cleo raises a brow, half amused.
âGirl, donât talk in riddles. Was it good or bad unexpected?â She asks, getting impatient. Y/N lets out a small laugh with the others.
âIt was good.â She licks her lips, fidgeting with her ring. âReally good.â
Kelce looks away from the notes in his hand.
âAnd why exactly was it unexpected?â
âIâm not sure.â She says, softly. âIt justâŠit surprised me. It was a nice kiss.â She exhales. âCan we just move to the rating?â
Kelce nods and asks Cleo to start. One by one, the girls give their scores, until itâs Y/Nâs turn.
âSo, Y/N.â Kelce prompts, marker in hand. âWhatâs it gonna be?â
âIt was a nice kiss. Sweet. Soft. More my pace, I guess.â She swallows. âIâd give it aâŠ10.â
The boys erupt in cheers around Ryan as Topperâs head snaps back toward Rafe. Kelce raises his eyebrows, scribbling the score on the board.
âThat brings boy number seven to a total of 59 points. Ladies, you can now remove your blindfolds.â
The girls step forward to study the board, their eyes adjusting to the light. The boys follow, teasing and comparing scores. Y/N blinks, scanning the numbers, then gasps.
âOh my god, Topper, Iâm so sorry about the 6.â She exclaims, grabbing his arm and he chuckles, shaking his head.
âDonât worry about it.â
As Sarah points out a name on the board, Y/N turns to her, chatting. When Sarah turns to ask Maddy something, Y/N feels something behind her. Or someone. A hand grazes her waist. A breath brushes her neck. Goosebumps rise on her skin.
âWhen I give you the signal.â A voice murmurs. âMeet me on the terrace.â
She nods almost imperceptibly, then glances back at Sarah as if nothing happened. But her eyes keep flicking to him. Waiting.
Heâs laughing with Pope, fingers running through his hair and then he catches her eye. A wink. A silent cue. He excuses himself before he steps away, heading up the stairs.
Y/N leans into Sarah.
âIâm gonna goâŠto the terrace.â She murmurs, subtly nodding in that direction. Sarahâs eyes widen, tracking his absence.
âWith him?â She asks and Y/N nods.
âWe need to talk. Especially after that challenge.â
Sarah sighs, placing a hand on Y/Nâs shoulder.
âIf anything happens, call my name. Got it?â She advises and Y/N nods, slipping away through the bedroom and up the stairs. She pauses outside the makeup room, inhaling deeply before pushing open the door.
Heâs there, sitting on the couch, gaze fixed on the villa below. When the door clicks shut, he turns to her.
Hi girly!! Can I please request for a rafe fic with the âmy current boyfriendâ trend on tiktok. Like i can imagine him being so pressed about it lol
pov: You try to do the âcurrent boyfriendâ prank during a fit check and forget Rafe has zero chill.
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Your phoneâs angled up on the windowsill, and the little red recording light flashes just as Rafe wanders into frame, finishing off the rest of his Gatorade.
You smile sweetly at the camera. âOkay, hi guys! Iâm here with my current boyfriend and weâre gonna do a little fit checkââ
Rafe chokes.
âCurrent boyfriend??â he blurts out, eyebrows shooting up like you just announced a funeral and a baby shower in one sentence.
You keep going like nothing happened. âSo Iâm wearing this cute little set fromââ
âHold on,â Rafe interrupts, stepping fully in front of you to stare into the camera. âDid you just say current boyfriend like thereâs gonna be a next one?â
You bite your lip, playing innocent. âI mean⊠Iâm just saying current likeâŠpresent-tense.â
Rafe stares you down. âNah. Say only boyfriend. Say forever boyfriend. Say will-haunt-you-if-you-leave-me boyfriend.â
âRafeââ
He turns to the camera again, pointing at himself. âThis isnât a subscription. This isnât a trial period. Thereâs no 7-day free access to Rafe Cameron dot com. Iâm a lifetime warranty.â
You snort.
Rafe starts pacing in frame, waving his arms. âCurrent. Thatâs wild. Thatâs actually insane. Do you know how many sandwiches Iâve made for you? You think this is a seasonal man??â
âOkay but the outfitââ
âNo. Tell them where my hoodieâs from. Tell them itâs the same one you stole six months ago. Tell them it smells like me and now you canât sleep without it.â
You break into laughter, camera wobbling as Rafe marches over and grabs your face between his palms, all dramatic and pouty.
âSay you love me.â
âRafeââ
âSay it or Iâll post that picture of you crying over the finale of Bake Off.â
Youâre breathless from laughing. âOkay! Okay. Iâm here with my forever boyfriend.â
Rafe nods like a smug menace. âThatâs what I thought.â
And thenâbecause heâs Rafeâhe slaps your ass, winks at the camera, and says, âFit check: mine.â
a/n: i hadnât seen this tiktok prank until today when leah and miguel (s6 love island peeps) video popped up on my fyp, this was a fun one to write and rafe would definitely crash out a bit lmao. thank you for the req nonnie!! đ«¶đ»
Youâre sitting shotgun, phone out, filming the vlog youâve been wanting to make all week. Rafe speeds down the highway on the way to your favourite ice cream place. You smile at the camera, all bright and playful.
âHey guys, so today me and my current boyfriend are going to grab ice cream, because the ice cream at this place is basically the best on the island.â
You catch the side of his face out of the corner of your eye. His jaw clenches. The smirk fades. His eyes flick to you, sharp and suspicious.
âCurrent boyfriend?â His voice is low, calm but carrying a warning.
You keep filming, grinning at the joke. âYeah. Heâs my little trial run. Thirty-day free period. Still deciding.â
He blinks once, slow, like heâs trying to figure out if youâre serious or just messing with him. âTrial run, huh? That so?â
You nod, zooming the camera in on his face. He looks like heâs trying not to laugh, but itâs gone all wrong.âHeâs doing okay so far. Bit of an attitude problem. Possessive. Kinda psycho. But hot. I rate it a 6.5â
âit?⊠6 point⊠hell no...â He rambles as you giggle. âYouâre real bold for someone without Uber money.â
You laugh, loving that little jab. âOh no guys, current boyfriendâs mad.â He tightens his grip on the wheel. Doesnât answer. Then suddenly, he pulls the car over, right on the side of the road. âGet out.â
You blink, mid-smile. âRafe?â He doesnât look at you, just keeps his eyes on the dash. âNah. For real. Go find yourself a little surfer boyfriend. Hope he drives a shitty car and listens to some shitty music.â
Youâre still holding the phone, still recording. This is too good. âYouâre jealous.â He snatches the phone from your hand like a hawk, killing the recording. âYouâre lucky I think youâre cute.â
âHmm.. I guess iâll keep you then.â You playfully roll your eyes. He kisses you. Itâs rough, possessive, everything you didnât know you needed. He then pulls back with that cocky smirk plastered on his face.
âNow shut up and letâs go get you your ice cream. Before I change my mind.â
a/n: really short but cute. part 2 with rafes payback?
can you do singer!reader preforming at coachella singing bed chem and when it gets to whoâs the cute guy with the wide blue eyes the camera pans to drew
wide blue eyes ⯠DREW STARKEY.á
authors note thank you anon for this request. this is kinda short eek. feedback is always appreciated <3
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summary performing one of your popular songs at coachella on stage. when a certain line us sung, drew's face is on the big screen.
Performing at Coachella on the main stage is honestly a dream come true in your career. Seeing the large crowd in front of you had you feeling a lot of emotions. You couldn't be more happier.
As you look into the crowd, you notice the vip section where friends were standing with security close by. Drew, your boyfriend, stood next to Maddie. A bunch of other well known celebsâŻyour friendsâŻwere in the vip section too.
You've just finished singing one of your most popular songs. Walking around with your microphone in one hand and the other fixing your hair, "How's everyone feeling tonight?" Your voice was overflowing with enthusiasm.
The audience cheers in response. You smile feeling their energy rise. Throughout the whole set, they kept the energy going.
âAll right, Coachella,â you breathe into the mic as you step into the light, heels clicking over the stage, your sheer bejeweled dress catching every flash, âletâs talk about chemistry.â
The opening chords of "Bed Chem" come in like a seduction, sensual and sweet, and the roar of the audience fills you with fire. You move with itâŻevery sway of your hips, every seductive peek over your shoulder is precisely timed.
I was in a sheer dress the day that we met
You smile in-between lyrics, thinking about the first time meeting Drew at an event. Seeing him for the first time felt like a fever dreamâŻonly talked for a second but felt as if you've known him.
A few lines in, you approach the edge of the stage, winking at the crowd, letting them sing the ooh, ah's back at you. Then it comesâŻthe line. The one that always gets them.
You slow your walk. Let the silence draw in, just for a breath.
Out of breath, got me going like (ooh)
You drop into a crouch, knees wide, hair cascading over one shoulder as you lean into the mic with a guttural âoohââŻdrawn out and breathy. Your chest rises and falls like youâve just run a mile, and itâs not just for show. You feel the lyric in your bones, in your skin.
The crowd eats it up, losing their minds as you rise slow, controlled, and grinning like youâve just won the game you were playing.
Whoâs the cute guy with wide blue eyes
Right on cue, the camera cuts from your smirk to the front row.
Drew.
The crowd cheers louder when he appears on screen. Hair a little messy, wearing your tour lanyard and a denim jacket half-slipped off his shoulder. Blue eyes impossibly clear under the lights, lips parted like heâs been caught off guard
Maddie screams behind him, "that's her boyfriend!" pointing to him. He laughs at Maddie's statement.
On tour, you never had him on the big screen at your shows whenever he came. With how you were feeling earlier this week and him tagging along, you wanted to add in a little surprise for the fans. Obviously they were expecting that.
How you pick me up, pull âem down, turn me âround
You spinâŻslow, suggestiveâŻdragging your hand up your thigh, then letting it fall away as the lights pulse harder. Sweatâs beginning to gather at the back of your neck, but you barely feel it. Youâre on fire, lit up from the inside out.
As you continued performing the song, you couldn't get Drew out of your head. You felt his eye burning in you the rest of the set.
By the end of Bed Chem, you throw a wink over your shoulder, then turn to walk away slowlyâŻheels clicking like punctuationâŻgiving the crowd just a flash of your open back and the sheer train of your dress swaying dramatically behind you.