the next girl to get a kiss was savannah, scarlett watching with a determined look in her eyes. maja started to walk towards ivy and backed out at the last second, another drink on her mind instead...

the girls passed the time quietly, getting closer and closer, playing games, having late night chats, and counting down until the next big event...

savannah: please just - i want to hug you, i do, but. it just hurts right now ivy: i understand savannah: i’ll - i’ll see you around ivy. thank you, for everything. for this chance, for treating me so well. maybe now i won’t be so afraid ivy: i’ll miss you

and the third rose went to savannah, who breathed out a shaky breath as she stepped towards ivy, gripping her hands and smiling brilliantly...

the arts center closed naturally, the people heading home with pieces of art under their arms, drinks in hand, newfound friends and lovers laughing and talking as they walked down the road. ivy lifted savannah and spun her around, the sound of savannah high, happy laughter joining the background of a dozen other laughs as their date ended with with a rush of happiness and warmth...

...

elimination arrived too quickly for ivy, her mind and heart in turmoil, the decision of who to send home eating away at her. four girls stood in front of her, all beautiful, all deserving of love, but ivy could only keep three...

the girls got ready and followed ivy out, her spirits a bit lighter after her jam session with savannah...