Unscripted

Chapter Twenty-Two - Vote #3

Emily

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For once, we weren't dressed all fancy as we sat in front of Dani. We were all seated on couches overlooking a gas firepit as Dani stood off to the side in her typical colored jumpsuit. She had the tablet from the previous challenge in her hand, and I looked around to make sure there wasn't another screen again.

I frowned when next to the host, there were four raised platforms next to her in the shape of hearts. What kind of challenge was this? Plus, we just had one last night along with three couples going on dates to get to know each other.

Too much has happened in these last twenty-four hours, and I felt like production was up to no good. Nervously, Cara sat by me as she laid her head on my shoulder. We were situated towards the end of the couch with Janelle and Tori to our left. Unfortunately, directly across us was Charlie and Sophie, who seemed like they were comfortable with each other's presence. I didn't fail to notice that Cassie was sitting the farthest away from Charlie, which I found odd.

I could feel Charlie's glare from across the firepit to the point where I felt Cara shift in her seat. She sighed and I leaned into her as her arms wrapped around my biceps for support.

That was another thing. It's only been twenty-four hours since Cara started talking to me. How did we go from no contact to all of a sudden confessing that we liked each other? Sure, the natural attraction was always there, but until last night - I would have never thought this would happen in my lifetime.

I was happy, but I wanted to be cautious of our next steps in our connection. I knew there was something more than sexual attraction between Cara and I, but I've never pursued a romantic relationship before. No one has held my attention or devotion as much as Cara has.

I meant it when I said if I decided to be in a relationship with someone, then it was for the long haul. So, I wanted to tread carefully with Cara and ensure it was something we both were fully committed to. On the other hand, I witnessed Charlie lovebomb and manipulate the shit out of her. Therefore, I definitely didn't want to do anything similar to that.

But, fuck, Cara was making it hard. Everything she did turned me on. She was adorable, but radiated sexual energy on a constant basis. And the way she looked at me? When I closed my eyes, all I could see were how her blue ones seemed to imagine all of her deepest, sexual fantasies with me.

If I had any doubts about Cara wanting me - then they were surely gone, as she made sure to show how much she wanted to touch me. It was too bad we were on national television, otherwise my self-control would've been nowhere to be found with Cara.

"Well, hello again!" Dani said once everyone was situated. "It's been quite a full twenty-four hours, hasn't it?"

"Yup, y'all love bothering us, huh?" Tori said while I felt Janelle shift in her seat and look over at Jesse. It was definitely awkward, as Jesse was leaning back in her seat while trying not to look at the two of them. Poor Jesse. I made a mental note to check up on her after this bullshit.

"It is Sapphic Shores after all! What fun would it be if we didn't bother all of you every once in a while?" Dani said with a chuckle then turned her head towards Charlie. "I see you have a new blonde on your shoulder tonight."

Oh, shit. They're getting messy. My eyes widened, and I even saw Janelle put a hand on her mouth to stifle a reaction. I felt Cara tense up beside me, and even Sophie looked a bit irritated at the comment.

"Sophie and I had an amazing date last night," Charlie said, oblivious to the reactions around them. "But, I'm not the only one that did a little switch." My blood boiled as she leaned back and put an arm around the lighter blonde's shoulders.