it never gets less beautiful, you think, looking out towards the pool area of the villa from the outdoor bar. the perfect glimmer of the chlorinated water, the bright blue endless sky, the green faux grass and flawlessly placed lawn decor are all part of the experience. but, you know the real reason you love the pool, and took off to find it.

you handed will the pina colada, and he smiled at you gratefully before kissing your hand as they took the glass. your smile was warm, as was his face when you gently swiped over their cheekbone.

"cheeky." you'd said, laughing before settling on the lounger next to your partner, and they in turn hummed thoughtfully.

"you love it," he mumbled, turning slightly to face you and also because they wanted to face away from the sun for a bit. "thank you, by the way. for this," will said, lifting the glass before taking a sip. you looked at him before sighing happily, sipping your own drink as well. "'s no problem, babe. don't want you to have to lift a precious finger," you said jokingly, and will laughed before pulling their straw hat off to place onto your head.

you giggled as it fell over your eyes slightly, and before you knew it you heard the telltale -click- noise as your picture was taken. you faintly lifted the hat up to see will better, and they took another picture. you posed slightly, angling your glass as you both laughed by the pool together.

you rearranged the hat back on your head properly, and fully laid on the lounger. you looked over to see will going through the pictures, no doubt adding some to the album they'd been cultivating over the summer. just the day before, will had gone on the date with valentina, but you weren't worried in the slightest. part of you thinks the reason you two click so well is because of this- you make drinks, they lay down by the pool, you join your beautiful partner, and that's it. that's all you want it to be, that's all they want it to be, and that's that.

will turned to see you looking at them, and smiled cheesily as they caught you staring. "am i getting red?" he asked, and you shook your head. "you're getting a good tan, actually. just thinking that i'm pretty happy here, honestly. happy with you," you said simply, and they put down the phone to reach for your hand. "you're worth getting out of bed for, mc. thanks for choosing me," they'd said, and you two remained holding hands as you laid back in your respective loungers to catch some sun or some sleep.

you were fine when will had said he'd considered cracking on with other people a few days ago, and told them you'd be happy if they found someone other than you who made him happy. all of this was a lie, obviously you didn't want your partner to be looking elsewhere, but there wasn't anything you could do and you were not going to beg him on national television to stay with you. but within five minutes, he sat himself down near your feet and didn't say anything.

according to will, within a few seconds of walking away they'd realized they'd made a mistake, and went right back to you.

when you got will to look you in the eye again, he had a very sad and watery look to them. "i almost ruined everything, mc," they said, and you pouted at him before putting two comforting hands on both of his shoulders. "babe. i'm not going to fault you for being curious. you tried it, you didn't like it, no harm done. we're fine!" you said sweetly, kissing the top of his head as they didn't reply.

a part of you knows that really, it would have always been like this. knowing will's flighty attitude, you were just surprised they didn't act on the impulse sooner. but, he was still here, and that's all that matters. you wanted to be supportive no matter what, and that's what you did.

the night that cora and tom arrived and the whole villa had that party, you and will happily watched from the sides. you watched as everyone jumped and flailed about, overjoyed to see your friends having a good time.

"there's no way i could move that much." will said out of nowhere, and you laughed as you leaned back into him, their arms meeting in your front to hold you closer. you two swayed side to side at your own rhythm, content just to be people watching. "imagine how sore they're gonna be tomorrow babe. we could never," you said, feeling will laugh above you. "yeah. guess we're the only ones who plan ahead." they said, and you both giggled to yourself before will spun you around gently to face him.

"hey there," they said, raising your wrists to put them over his shoulders as the song changed to a slower pace. "hey yourself," you said back, and squealed slightly as will put his hands on your waist. "you always look so good under the moon. are you sure you didn't put a spell on me?" they asked, and you rolled your eyes comically before laughing a little. "are you saying i can only be pretty if i put a spell on you? and i thought we had something special," you said back, aware that you two were in your own little bubble which was dangerous in this game but you loved it nonetheless.

will smiled down at you, and you're sure your reflection looked just as his did. "you're everything to me mc. i hope you know that." they said softly, and you stuck your tongue out at him before resting your head on their chest as you continued swaying. "i know that. wouldn't want to be here with anyone else, hun." you said back, knowing he likes affirmation just as much as you do. they laughed, and you two didn't say anything after that, just taking everything in.

you're not even sure what day today is, but it's particularly cloudy today so you and willem decided to sleep in- after brushing your teeth of course. but, you laid together still, arms wrapped up in one another as you smiled at each other. you ran your fingers through their hair, lightly twisting some into groups and laughing when he said it tickled. their hands were firm around your waist, chest to chest with them, and you had your head buried into the crook of his neck. you loved the way he smelled in the morning, which they thought was gross but still indulged you regardless.

you felt them gently scratching at your back, the slightest pressure as his hands wandered. your breathing slowed, soaking in the moment as your mind emptied. you hadn't realized you were humming until will giggled because the vibrations were tickling his ear. you both finally looked at each other, and you raised your hand to cup his cheek as you admired them. will's own hand reached up to cover yours, tattooed thumb rubbing over your knuckles as you two continued staring in your own state of paradise.

"i'm so glad to be here with you. everything is so easy, no bills, no deadlines, no noise complaints.."

"we can easily change that last one."

you two broke out into giggles, huddling into the other as you tried to catch yourselves. everyone else was in the kitchen eating breakfast, but the moment felt so intimate all the same. "i'm serious. you make it so easy... thank you. this is all i ever wanted."

you preened, batting your lashes at your partner as you flipped your hair over your shoulder. "'s what i do babes, glad someone appreciates me around here," you said, breaking character almost immediately as will tackled you into his arms yet again. you both laughed again, a little louder and unabashedly. he pressed kisses all over your face, leaving no spot un-kissed as you could only shriek and giggle in defense.

"you." "are." "too." "cute." each word punctuated with another kiss- "please, have mercy! this moisturizer was expensive!" you pleaded, still playful as will finally pulled back. finally your lips met and you both practically melted, sighing dreamily as you pulled away.

they were surprisingly energetic at the moment, but you still appreciated it and let it happen. he smiled at you, before kissing you once more. you felt them smile during the kiss, lips parting slightly as your tongues found each other in the middle. your hands found their way into his hair again, beginning to slightly pull- but just as you moved to wrap one leg around his waist they groaned, pulling away breathlessly.

"i take back what i said earlier. you are dangerously seductive and i need to keep an eye on you." they said, breathing hard as your gazes met. "babe, you haven't seen anything yet. wait until i get my hands on some candle wax and a feather" you said, and he burst into laughter. "okay, okay, whatever you say. shall we get up?"

"mmm, ten more minutes. that was very exciting and i'm very tired," you said, and tugged on his pant leg as you fully laid down again, and they got the message- your legs slotted between each other, cuddled up as your limbs crossed over the other's. your head rested against will's chest, one of their tattooed arms resting protectively across you as you both fell asleep once more.

i hc youcef as a libra sun, virgo moon, and scorpio rising with pluto in his first house and a leo venus. libra sun bc libra is ruled by venus planet of beauty love and comfort and he likes pretty things (remember the dialogue before his date w juliet? and he studied philosophy! we also see he's a smooth talker my air sign king), virgo moon bc he has high standards and is gorgeous, and scorpio rising bc he's SEXY and mc's first impression of him is that he's really intense/suave (which also ties into the pluto in first house thing bc that's THE INTENSE placement. i would know. i have pluto in my first house), and leo venus bc we see he values his ego/outer self but still wants to find that spark and leo is an emotional sign so i can absolutely see a romantic in him wanting the best for the people he loves and therefore always striving to be the best (youcef inferiority complex era?))

first off, imagine the theatrics in the honeymoon phase. he's so dramatic and would have no shame, imagine him just walking up to mc and dragging them off with no explanation just because he wants their attention i CANT. he'd slyly stay in bed in the mornings just to stay close to mc, would pop in the dressing room to watch mc get ready but then say 'making sure you're doing it correctly. you're partnered with me and we need everyone to be jealous of us', would always make sure mc is under the shade and sunscreened thoroughly, is totally the bf to randomly send poems throughout the day (would say yes to the worm question), is ABSOLUTELY the type to give mc a gift of his face on a blanket or a shirt, prefers subtle pda only because he respects mc too much to think about possibly debauching them in public, SUCH A ROMANTIC, small gestures that he shrugs off but that mean the world to mc, would make even the smallest of meals fancy with some kind of garnish he produced ("is this flower even edible?" "don't question me my darling")

AND IMAGINE THE PET NAMES... i know a few french guys from traveling and they are SO slick with calling everyone 'my love' or 'sweetheart' and 'gorgeous' and sometimes that accent hits just right .. i need to lay down lol. omfg imagine mc w thabi's personality who gets SO flustered not knowing that makes youcef want to call them by that name even more .. rawr

juliet said that youcef probably has high standards and i have to agree, considering he's surrounded by gorgeous people 24/7 with work lmao. i can see him not being sympathetic to mc's concerns/insecurities and being like 'is it not enough i'm here now telling you now that you're the one i want' both because a) he's a man and b) he just doesn't think it's a big deal. this can absolutely be a problem and if left to fester could very well be what kills the relationship /:

we see he has an affinity for the finer things, so i imagine his gifts are no different; buying things on a whim because he thought the color would complement mc, remembering something mc said weeks back about a sold out bag, he happened to be thinking about them when he saw it in the window, literally anything. i like to imagine he'd use his money to impress mc at first, but soon realized she cherished the singular stream of confetti he had stuck in his suit from the finale more than the €800 pair of shoes still in the box ;alternatively: mc revels in the expensive gifts, and in turn they make the most snobby looking beautiful couple ever whose sunglasses take up nearly half of their face. sigh

so we know his mom is like uber important to him, so i can imagine when/if he finally lets his mom meet mc it's the first time we see him absolutely bricking it despite his cool demeanor. he keeps putting their hair behind their ear/smoothing down any sleeves, makes sure all jewelry are visible and right side up and everything is perfectly pressed, absentmindedly rubbing lotion on mc's hands and arms and then worrying abt chafing, all of this to a point where when his mom does walk in and see's youcef all over mc she's like "youcef get a grip" or something LMAOOO idk i imagine youcef being so worried abt the two ppl he loves most meeting bc it would kill him if things went south ): of course she'd love mc bc Main Character protection lol

i think to reach a longterm, more chilled out youcef mc would have to be okay with being on their own and be VERY secure with themselves and their relationship with him and not at all dependent on him; with the stress from his job, the last thing he wants to deal with is a relationship where mc gets super insecure over everything and wants to know every single thing he did while gone which can lead to PROBLEMMSS. he'd reach a point where it feels like no matter what he says mc doesn't believe him that they're the only one for him or that he only wants a future w mc so he stops trying altogether. anyways. he still is up with the dramatics, but in his own way. i can see subtle hands on mc's waist when they're out, matching engraved jewelry, ALL THE IG POSTS, sharing food together but in a Cute way, brings up mc and their work/accomplishments whenever he can despite the context of the conversation, sends flowers when he's in milan or new york and mc is in europe, mc is all cool and mature after the course of the relationship and it ties well with his persona, stuff like his thumb rubbing over mc's knuckle or slow dancing in the streets after hearing a street performer or that one oscar isaac moment when he kissed jessica chastain's arm SCREAMS

we know he was engaged before, and i think that kind of genuine commitment might still be something he'd want but just isn't sure how to actually achieve it. i dont know how soon he'd propose and all of that, but i can see the commitment of living together; with him traveling so much with work i can see that actually becoming a strain if worse comes to worse. he's devoted and i don't particularly question his loyalty, but i do worry about how often his mind is changing to new ideas and horizons and if mc could live with that kind of spontaneity. i picture mc trying to make a grand show for youcef's return home and he's too exhausted to appreciate it fully and that being the cherry on top ): with a relationship like this, i'd like to repeat it needs a partner who is VERY secure in themselves and their relationship for it to succeed- youcef doesn't want to be difficult and if he could he'd get the moon and stars if mc asked, but with his line of work he needs to find that balance to make sure all parties are happy.

i absolutely would not make it long term w youcef bc i value downtime and physical presence and dont care for gifts or fancy shows and with a relationship like this, bottom line it's more of youcef doing his thing and mc along for the ride. which is great obviously don't let your relationship define you but in my case i need to be with my partner 24/7 LMAO i'm clingy and needy and die from no attention and youcef is very independent and sophisticated so in the case of youcef and villavineyards i'd give it maybe 5 months max <3 that and i need my routines do not ever surprise me with something i will melt into a puddle and not in a good way

overall: great bf if you can handle the distance/can blindly trust him without holding that against him, definitely for someone who knows what they're doing and doesn't need help or support at each end. points of concern being he has a demanding job and could be emotionally or physically absent, at its very worst would be unfaithful bc either he feels like he can't do anything right in his relationship w mc and doesn't care about trying to fix it anymore or mc can't handle the distance and being alone- all stuff that can be talked through of course so it doesn't reach that point, but easier said than done. also he's not real haha

i'd like to say that this was probably super ooc but i create reality and this is how i perceive it (๑ > ᴗ < ๑)

will thinks to themself about the exact moment they knew they'd went down the wrong path. maybe things would have been better if mc had never coupled up with them in the first place, because at least then will wouldn't have to know what they're missing out on.

but, his favorite moment has to have been on that first night they met, after mc'd won the heartrate challenge and got kobi to dance on them. will liked that even though mc didn't dance on him, they still took him aside to talk after everything settled down.

"it's crazy, you in here now when we're all just getting used to each other."

"i can gladly leave if that's what you're saying here will," you'd said back in a snap, making will laugh before they'd knew what was happening. "funny gal you are, mc. don't leave me so soon though, you haven't even seen us shirtless yet." they'd slyly flirted, which didn't go unnoticed by you. "oh, i've been watching the show so far. can't say i'm too impressed, really." you'd said, eyes low and inviting.

"i'd say it's better in person, right?" he'd asked, not at all insecure and shifting slightly to face mc better. "you tell me," you'd said back, fully facing will now and your faces inches apart. will would have kissed you then, someone so similar to him and enthralling and everything he thinks he'd wished for, but loved the tension and pulled away.

and you'd stayed up there for so long with each other, the two of you talking about work and family and your relationship values and what you want to gain out of the summer. will wasn't sure when they'd got to this point, but you were talking about your high school experience and how you'd knew you wanted to be a performer.

"okay, you know katy perry right? well i saw her in concert, and she performed this one song that changed my life. the one that got away, acoustic version. it was like, the prime of songwriting to me- there had never been a written piece that resonated so strongly with me, that even now i reference to in my romantic relationships. it's totally weird, but it's my favorite song in the world ever." you spoke on, and will watched in admiration. he'd told you that it is weird yes, but it's sweet that you liked the song so much and they respected how strongly you stood behind it. they saw you for the first time, he thinks, especially when you'd talked about your sleeve tattoos after that.

you'd pointed to an innocent seahorse, outlined in purple and blue. you'd explained to will that the colors matched your ex's own tattoo of a starfish and that, if you two stood next to each other, would almost perfectly fit with the other. "maybe the artist knew something we didn't, by not making the tattoos line up. either way, i don't regret a thing. i like the ocean, so no harm done." you'd said dreamily, not bothered in the slightest. will then, almost in disbelief, pointed out a tattoo they have of a starfish on his back- you two had howled in laughter, doubling over and faces red as you both reached for the other amidst all the laughing.

"in another life..." he'd joked, both about the song and your seemingly matching tattoos. you nodded along, catching your breath as you smiled at them. "maybe. at least now we have halloween costume ideas, right?" you two were calming down, and will thought about their future in the show for probably the first time ever. and he liked it.

things went so smoothly after that, and coupling up with mc felt like the first right thing that had happened that summer. it scared will. what if you really were too good to be true, and you two hurt each other in the end? it's always like this, will thinks, where he doesn't want a good thing to end so he ends it first.

they remember mc's reaction when they said they wanted mc to not pick them at the recoupling. mc got out of the lilo, threw her hands up and said 'lovely will, have a great rest of your summer!' and walked off dramatically. at the time, will thought they'd dodged a bullet seeing mc so childishly end the argument. but now they know it was a moment of passion- they understand that more than anyone in the villa.

they also remember when mc washed their hair after the hotdog challenge, and when she'd explained all of that to them.

"i'm sorry will. for how i acted towards you and thabi that day in the pool. i have no excuse other than that i was upset at myself for having fallen so hard for you, and clearly put my eggs in the wrong basket. it wasn't anything personal, and i'm sorry if it made you or thabi uncomfortable. that's the last thing i'd want; you're a good pair."

will had told you about their thabi troubles then, and felt your hands stop in their hair briefly before continuing your ministrations. "well, i'm sorry to hear that then. at least you gave it a shot, right?" will wasn't sure if you'd said that bitterly or not, and the way you chuckled didn't help, but he found the humor in it all the same. "yeah.." they'd trailed off, not sure if this was a good time to apologize as well until you told them you'd finished up with their hair. will was suddenly very aware they were naked, and wasn't sure how things were so casual up until that moment. will knew they absolutely could have done something at that moment, but instead gave you a pat on the shoulder before shuffling away.

why was he so nervous? willem kimura did not get nervous. ever.

but when they saw the way you'd sprawled yourself out on the couch, he figured it was now or never. 'what's the least creepy way i can wake mc up?' they questioned, before eventually just leaning down to put a hand on your shoulder and seeing if fate would be on his side.

"hey..."

you leapt up comically, and dazedly mumbled about being queen of the couch. you looked pretty sleepy, but still were open to forgive him for interrupting your precious nap. they grinned bashfully, and crouched into your eye-view.

"i didn't mean to scare the queen of the couch. i just have some urgent business with her, if she'll allow it." he said, and once you granted him an audience, he continued.

"it's kinda serious... like, the ocean breeze in the morning kind of serious. the first dusting of rain after a hot summer day, every drop with its own purpose to serve until it hits the ground."

"ocean breeze sounds serious."

they nodded solemnly, tenderly fixing a gaze on you as your eyes began to clear up. "yeah. the ocean breeze, it's cool and refreshing, yknow? makes you more aware of things and feel more alert.. which is relevant to what i want to say. which, uh, which is... that i feel something with you still. that spark, you know? i can honestly tell you that it never went away, no matter what happened between us or not. and... when you washed my hair yesterday?" they paused for effect, hand touching their chest and a small smile playing on his lips.

"i liked the way your fingers moved, like if you were washing all the stress from me."

"i guess i was, in a way. your hair had loads of stuff in it."

"so true. i guess, it's just like... it makes me feel like there could still be something between us. something that could like, blossom into more.. like a well-rooted tree. do you know what the isu tree is?"

"sure."

"oh, cool! so you know that when it's fully grown, the roots sink into the ground and live for a long time- you just need to give it a chance to grow." they finished with a nod. "just think about it, and do whatever feels right, okay? i'll be off at the pool for today, if you want to find me again."

they walked away before you could respond, and sat on the lounger with a huff.

will tried not to be bitter. he really did. he didn't own you, he had no claim on you whatsoever. so why do they feel this way?

he'd even told you before he was not the jealous type, and that's true. the more the merrier! but for the first time, seeing you with bruno as his arm wrapped around your middle and your head laid on his shoulder, the same day as will'd confessed to you.. they didn't like it.

maybe will was too late? he had no regrets in anything ever, but they were thinking back on the summer and everything they'd gone through. leaving for thabi, getting stolen by valentina, getting back with thabi... and now here. alone. thoroughly crushed as he witnessed you pick bruno again.

will tried not to be creepy about it, they really did. he couldn't help staring, a million thoughts going through their head. he'd watched the way bruno's hand basically caressed your upper arm, right over your tattoos and will saw the way bruno lightly pressed on them, making you giggle and turn slightly. will's eyes narrowed on your seahorse that was practically glaring at him, and looked away before things got too weird.

will wanted to talk to you again, to apologize for putting you on the spot again and to let you know they had no hard feelings over not getting picked again. and, he knew it was bad, but maybe he could turn the tides just a little in their favor. maybe. all to be seen, and he wanted to see you right away. before he could, he stopped by the dressing room to put on just two more spritzes of his cologne, and ran his fingers through his hair. he looked at himself blankly in the mirror, wondering how it got to this point, and then set off to find you.

easier said than done, because will could literally not find you for the rest of the evening.

as the night came to a close, will finally spotted the top of your head near the daybeds, but heard you and bruno speaking to each other and forced himself to walk away as to not intrude. will would've kicked themself if they could, losing all momentum as he turned to walk away. before he could though, he heard six words from bruno's voice that let will know they'd lost.

"us against the world, right babe?"

will didn't have to see to understand how happy that probably made you, both because that's your favorite song (had bruno seen that part you'd shared to will on tv before he came in?) and because will remembered you value devotion above all. he stopped in his tracks, in the doorway entering the inside of the villa, and felt heavier than ever as they made their way inside finally.

it was over.

there was no coming back from that.

“day 13. cant believe we’ve made it this far without a hitch.” mc mumbled, twirling the ends of bobby’s dreads between her fingertips. “well, almost,” she corrected as she remembered last nights argument between hope, noah, and priya.

“yeah, but you and i are just fine.” he countered, gently taking hold of mc’s face as he swiped his thumbs over her cheekbones. “can i tell you something?” he asked quietly, avoiding looking at mc. “anything,” she said, gulping slightly as he retracted his hands.

“i’ve... i’ve never really felt like this before. you know, i’ve had girlfriends and all that but... here? with you? it feels like... all my life i’ve been waiting for you. is that weird?” he asked, kicking slightly at the sheets that were wrapped around his feet.

mc was going to reply, but he continued. “and it’s like, i just.. feel like this could be forever. i’m sorry that this is sort of heavy for first thing in the morning, but i feel like i need to tell you.” he finished, and licked his lips tentatively.

mc beamed, now taking bobby’s face into her hands. “look at me,” she said, catching his unsure eye. “my turn?” she asked him playfully, and he nodded while chuckling shakily. “thank you for telling me that.. i know that that must’ve been hard. wanna know something too?

“i feel the same. i don’t know if it’s just like, the magic of the villa or whatever, but it’s just... you really get me, you know? i haven’t felt a connection with someone like this in awhile, and everyday i learn more and more about you. and i lo-” mc’s voice hitched, surprising herself at what word was about to come out of her mouth.

“i um, look forward to what the rest of our time in the villa gives us,” mc finished, clearing her throat after as thoughts ran rampant through her mind. bobby’s smile was ear to ear, once again cradling her face in his hands as he leaned in to give her a small kiss.

he pulled away after a few moments, resorting to resting his forehead on mc’s forehead. “you make me so happy, you know that?” he murmured, eyes closed as he allowed himself to be vulnerable . mc chuckled, bringing his palm towards her to leave small kisses along his hand.

“you make me happier,” she said between kisses, watching the way his fingers curled slightly after each little kiss. he pulled his hand away to kiss mc again, sliding his hand into her hair to somehow pull her closer.

mc pulled away first, just for a second, but immediately went back in, hoping that the intensity of their kiss carried the compassion she felt drumming through her veins for the freckled man on top of her. his hands found her waist, and he squeezed for a few seconds to once again bring her closer, until they pulled away.

bobby let out a deep sigh, gazing at mc as he ran his thumb over her lips. she shuffled closer to him, smiling at him as she wrapped her arms around him to bring him close.

“i’ll always be here for you. i know that’s not something you can really say here, but i promise to do everything in my power to be by your side. no pressure, or anything.” mc mumbled, both hearing and feeling bobby snicker above her as she laid her head across his chest.

“you really like me that much? you could have any of the guys here and you.. and you choose me?” bobby fumbled, mc huffing as she shimmied her way to face bobby again.

“listen. i’m sure you find it hard to believe, but there’s nobody else here i want. i’m officially putting all my eggs in your basket, babe. know why? because throughout our time in the villa, you’ve not only worked your way into my heart, but you’ve put a smile on my face while you did it.

“i just.. i feel like i can trust you with anything, and you always know how to make me laugh, and i just feel like...you really get me. i feel like we have this sort of intimacy, per se, to where i don’t feel like i need to put up a front around you. also, you’re gorgeous. incase you don’t know.” mc finished with a small smile, watching as bobby blinked rapidly and his nostrils flared.

“mc.. i dont..” he started, gulping as he took a sharp inhale, but not really getting to finish as mc dove in to press kisses all across bobby’s face, smiling and giggling when she felt bobby start to laugh beneath her.

mc brought her head up once again, breathing hard as her eyes raked over bobby’s flustered face, leaning in slowly as she gave him a soft, uncertain kiss. a pause followed, bobby and mc looking at each other with glossy eyes until bobby pulled mc back into a more passionate kiss, running his hands over her back and sighing when mc pulled away for a second to pull the sheets over them again.

“i love you,” she whispered between kisses, feeling bobby’s chest stop as the final word came out of her mouth.

“mc..”

“no, please dont tell me that i can’t say that kind of thing here, please don’t tell me that i don’t know what i’m saying because jesus christ, if i know anything at all it’s that you’re the only person i wanna spend the rest of my life with, and you’re going to be the man i grow old with, so please please please let me tell you how much i love you because if i don’t have that then i don’t have anything,” she stopped, exhaling deeply as she thought over her next words.

“it’s pathetic, really.. how much i hope it’s me and you at the end.” mc finished, not looking at bobby until she heard a small noise come from him.

she saw tears well up in his eyes, but the smile on his face let her know they weren’t from sadness. he laughed, a big hearty laugh that managed to resonate around the room despite the fact that they were under the sheets, and he pulled mc into a hug so tight she thought even if he broke her rib or her spine, it’d be worth it for the smile on his face.

“i love you too.” he said, gulping slightly as mc reached up to wipe the tears that fell away from his face. they smiled at each other, until bobby suddenly leaned down and started peppering kisses across mc’s neck.

her initial reaction was a shriek, but they turned into giggles as bobby laughed along with her, him pressing more kisses into mc’s neck just to hear her laugh.

the moment was cut short when they were suddenly blinded by the flourescent lights of the bedroom, as lottie and chelsea stood above them.

“oh!” chelsea exclaimed first at the sight of the couple, bobby looking like a deer caught in headlights despite mc still giggling away.

“we thought someone got hurt. sorry for interrupting,” lottie said, winking at mc before dragging chelsea out of the room. bobby and mc looked at each other, letting out a big laugh together before deciding that they should start getting ready to face the villa.

“hey.”

“hm?”

mc found bobby quickly, clearly in the middle of doing some kind of impression as his lips were twisted in an odd way. “i don’t think rahim could be mean even if he tried,” priya cooed, the girls once again nodding in agreement.

“who do you think could really be the meanest, if they tried?” lottie asked inquisitively, mc chuckling as she thought it over.

“well, i think if gary had the vocabulary and if the emotions were high enough, he could really break some hearts. we all know how his nan is,” hope started, making lottie chuckle nervously.

“honestly? i think all of them are nice guys. not that gary isn’t, but the thought of someone like.. bobby, for example, going off on one of us is more comical than scary.” marisol said, and mc was the first to laugh.

“yeah, i think bobby’s the nicest guy i’ve dated in a while. he... he always asks how i feel about stuff. makes sure i’m comfortable,” mc finished quietly, gazing at bobby as he pretended to hit himself.

“i was only with him for a night, but he kept askind if i was comfortable with the way his foot touched mine or something. he’s a real sweetheart.” priya added, mc still looking at bobby while the others aw’d.

“i think jakub is probably the worst one here. no offence.” lottie mused, mc coming back to the conversation to say she agrees. “definitely. what even is his chin?” mc questioned, the two laughing quietly as the other girls looked at them weirdly.

“well, now i miss noah.” hope said, bringing the topic back, taking a long sip of her smoothie as she stared at the tall man who laughed along with the other boys. “he and i have our issues but... i think he really gets me.” hope mumbled, mc and lottie once again looking at each other and widening their eyes as a way to mock hope.

“lucas is alright. and an amazing kisser...” marisol finished dreamily, making chelsea giggle. “he’s a total dreamboat. do you think i’m his type?” she asked excitedly, and marisol shrugged as mc turned to face the bubbly blonde.

“you’re everybody’s type. if you’re not, don’t waste your time. this is love island! find who you like!” mc said enthusiastically, and hope cleared her throat. “as long as it’s not noah. or bobby too, right?” she joked, the girls chuckling as mc turned a little pink.

“you know what? you guys have been together since the beginning too! aside from priya that one time.” lottie said incredulously, and mc shrugged. “yeah. honestly? i think i’m pretty much set. i know i shouldn’t put all my eggs in his basket but... i only like his basket. does that make sense?” mc started, lottie nodding as priya grinned.

“and i mean, what’s not to like? he’s so funny, and there’s never a dull moment with him. he knows how to make me open up, in more ways than one, and i feel like i can tell him anything. and he’s gorgeous, incase you all can’t tell. i just.. i’m really lucky that he likes me too. at least, i hope he does,” mc finished with a laugh, priya laughing as she shook mc’s shoulders.

“you love him!” she said, and the girls all whooped, yelling mc’s name as she wheezed and tried not to choke on her own spit. the girls yelling caused the guys to look over at them, both worried and curious as to why the girls were shouting.

“priya babe, everything okay?” rahim yelled first, and priya gave him a firm nod as she turned back to mc. “you totally love him, oh my god!” she said, and mc groaned as she covered her face behind her hair. “I've got no idea what you’re talking about,” her words came out mumbly, but lottie still understood.

“mc? is something wrong?” bobby had come over to see what all the commotion was about, and all the girls looked up at him as mc unfurled herself from behind her hair. “no babe, i’m totally fine. how about you?” she said nervously, hoping bobby wouldn’t notice the color on her cheeks that don’t come from her just being outside.

“you sure? i know that look in your eyes,” he said, and the girls all stood up to leave them alone, priya making a heart with her hands before turning around from the two.

mc finally looked up at bobby, and saw the concern in his face. “i’m fine. promise.” she said, and bobby huffed as he sat on the ground next to her. “well, while you girls were chatting, the lads and i have been coming up with some new terms incase we get new islanders,” he said, and mc chuckled as she handed him her smoothie.

he took a sip before humming in delight and passing it back to her. “i won’t tell you unless we actually get new islanders, though. that way the fun is still there.” he said, and mc hummed as he went to lay across her lap.

“so why were priya and lottie screaming?” he asked, and mc laughed anxiously at his question. “nothing bad, or anything. they uh, realized that i have a good mary berry impression.” mc mumbled, bobby grinning as he sat up to face her.

“you’re a bad liar.”

“it’s the truth!”

he hummed, suddenly looking into mc’s eyes intensely. “fancy a staring contest?” he asked playfully, mc sighing as she faced bobby and the two smiled at each other. “you should know i’m facing the sun, so if i go first that’s why.” mc added, and bobby shrugged as he continued gazing at her.

“this feels intimate.” mc deadpanned, bobby chuckling as he shushed her. they stared at each other for a few seconds, until lucas coughed loudly at the sight of them.

“am i interrupting something?”

“yes!”

lucas stalked off after that, and bobby turned to face mc again. “he ruined my plan. i was hoping to get you entranced and then ask you again about what lottie and priya were on about earlier.” he said sadly, and mc’s smiled at him before letting out a short laugh.

“are you okay?” you asked quickly, using your hand to press it against his forehead. it was a little warm, but you couldn’t tell if it was from the general heat of the villa or a sickness. he mumbled incoherently, leaning in slightly towards your hand.

“my head hurts,” he said quietly, and you hummed as you sat up straighter. “and i didn’t want to mention this last night, but when i was walking to bed i might have accidentally given myself a little knick on my leg,” he mumbled, eliciting a scoff from you in return.

“you’re just breaking down on me, aren’t you? okay, i’m not sure if they even have medicine here, but i’ll go check.” you concluded, stepping out from under the covers. you leaned down to give bobby a quick kiss, and said “if all else fails, we can just wake up lottie.”

“hurry back,” you heard bobby murmur, and it gave you a soft smile on your face as you diligently set off towards the bathroom.

“medicine, medicine, medicine” you chanted, hoping that it would cause something to appear as you rumaged through the cabinet. “why aren’t we allowed to text the love island people? that would make things way easier,” you muttered to yourself after finding nothing but bandaids to help bobby.

‘the kitchen, perhaps,’ you thought to yourself once more, and padded down quietly to once again rumage through some drawers.

while you were down there, you quickly grabbed an orange for bobby before you searched through every drawer and cabinet. then, it hit you.

“tea!”

you put yourself to work, praying the water would boil quickly as you looked for a way to pas the time.

“for me, i hope?”

you yelped, turning around and watching as bobby walked towards you. “nah, figured i’d treat myself for working so hard,” you mused, bobby coming around the corner to give your forehead a peck.

bobby hmmed, a soft smile on his face as he sat on a nearby barstool to watch you. “my mum always told me ginger tea could help a headache, and i couldn’t really find any medicine..” you trailed off, finally looking up to see bobby gazing at you.

“what?” you chuckled, gulping slightly at the intensity of his stare. “i may have slept with your robe while you were gone.” he said, and you barked out a laugh and shook your head. “oh my, might have to lock you up for that,” you said back, and could tell bobby was coming up with a comeback until he winced and rubbed his forehead.

“oh, bobby,” you said, swiftly walking towards him to cradle his head. “the tea will be done soon, yeah?” you susurrated, bobby nodding gingerly (ha) as you rocked him gently. he hummed, turning around and resting his head on your chest.

“you’re cute when you’re half asleep, know that?” you mouthed, and he giggled slightly until you pulled away to notice the water was finally boiling. you grabbed the tea bags, and quickly made bobby his cup the way you know he likes it.

he watched you dazily, a vision of beauty in his eyes as you walked towards him with the cup. “i’ll rub your head to make you feel better,” you offered, and he mumbled something as he took his first sip. he hummed in delight, taking another sip as you ran your fingers through his scalp.

“oh!” you said, suddenly remembered bobby’s cur from last night. you propped his leg up on another stool, and ran your hand over his leg to feel for the cut.

you heard bobby chuckle, and smiled playfully as your hand went higher. “oh?” he asked, putting his tea down. you hummed, still looking over his leg.

“you know, i don’t know why i grabbed bandaids. i doubt you’re still bleeding out.” you suddenly realized, bobby grinning as he nodded. “the thought was nice, though,” he said, reaching for you to pull you into a kiss.

the kiss was brief, but bobby kept his hand on your back, fingertips pressing under your top and drawing gentle circles against a small spot of your bare skin. you squirmed, laughing slightly as he kissed the top of your nose.

“boop.”