****Georgia's POV****
Everyone was just in shock as Lucie went and stood next to Tommy along with Amy and Curtis. I could feel Joe was upset next to me so I took his hand and I could feel him give me a quick squeeze.
"I've got a text." Anton said. "Joe and Anton you are now single. At the end of the week there will be a recoupling, anyone not picked will be dumped from the island. #scotfree. Let the games begin."
Amy then got one as well. "Amy and Curtis, Lucie And Tommy you are going on a double date. Please get ready to leave the villa immediately."
We watched them walk off before Joe started to react. "I just need some time."
Everyone started to crown around him but I could see he didn't want it, I understand they wanted to help him but nothing could be done. "Guys let's just leave him to it."
"Oh man that was hard." Sherif said. "Nothing could be done though. That's who he wanted to go for."
"It's just hard when he knows he was going to hurt Joe." I told him. "It's not like they were a secret. But yeah you've got to be selfish in here."
"Let's just leave them to sort it out. It's up to her now."
I sat back down and hurt held my head in my hands, I didn't really have the right to be upset when Joe was heartbroken.
"Hey are you alright?" Callum asked. "Come on let's go and have a chat."
He led me to the balcony and wrapped his arm around me. I stared at the stars just trying to compose myself for quite a while.
"You ready?"
"Yeah. I thought there was something between Tommy and I and I know it's stupid and we've only known each other a day but I was starting to like him." I blurted out. "I don't know what else I could have done."
"You can't think like that. If he doesn't want you now then he doesn't deserve you alright, he'll have a reason for picking Lucie and you need to find that out. It might just be he hasn't got the chance to get to know her and needed that one on one time."
"I guess. It's just a bit embarrassing."
"There's nothing embarrassing about caring for someone."
"Thank you." I wrapped him up in a big hug. "I really needed a friend and you was there for me so thank you."
"Don't mention it."
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They all came back from their date and Amy and Curtis seemed really happy. Lucie and Tommy seemed quite guarded about theirs but I could see why, obviously Joe was upset and still wanted to speak to them.
As I was getting ready for bed I could see Joe was brushing his teeth so I went for a chat.
"Hi Babe." I said and gave him a hug. "Are you alright?"
"Just a bit angry still but nothing can be done. She's still yet to make her mind up I think."
"Don't let them get to you alright. You have a right to be angry." I told him. "Have you spoken to Tommy?"
"No. I think it should be him who comes to me so I'm not going to make the effort."
"Fine." I told him. "What's everyone else said?"
"Amber was like something must have happened for him to pick her. She thinks Lucie's given him a hint to pick her."
"I don't know. She seemed genuinely shocked to me. Maybe I'm just a bad judge of character."
"Well she's sleeping on the sofa tonight so at least I won't be able to hear them next to me."
"Have a good night." I gave him another hug. "I'm sure things will be clearer tomorrow."
"I hope so."
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The next morning I made my way out and found Lucie was on the sofa, having decided not to sleep with Tommy. Things were still tense around the place and I just wanted to stay out of it really.
I got changed into my leopard print swimsuit and decided to make everyone some breakfast to get us all together.
It was late morning and I was sunbathing when I felt Tommy lean over me.
"Can we have a chat?"
"Sure."
"So I just wanted to say last night was a complete 50:50 decision and I know that I chose Lucie but I would still like to get to know you."
"Was it really? How did the date go then?"
"I think it went as good as a date could go when she was still really closed off and thinking about Joe. I just wish we could have cleared the air before the date."
"I'm not silly here you know. Lucie has just binned you off and now you're here talking to me."
"She has just told me she doesn't like me but I felt this last night. I like you and I think you and Lucie are just completely opposites so it was hard to decide."
"How do you think we're opposites?"
"Well I mean she likes to please everyone and you just say what you think. You're not going to stand back and let someone walk all over you. I mean obviously you're gorgeous and I think you would be very loyal to a partner."
"It's going to take some grovelling you know. I'm not going to crawl straight back into your arms."
"I know but at least we can still get to know each other."
"Yeah."
*****
I noticed Lucie around the fire pit and made my way over o see if she's alright. I have nothing against the girl as she didn't choose to be in that situation.
"What do you think I should do?" She straight away asked.
"Be True to yourself. I can tell you want to please both them boys and you're just wearing yourself thin."
"Sorry." She burst out crying and I just wrapped my arms around her. "It's just everyone's being so nice."
"I think you need to forget about them boys and what everyone else thinks and do what you think is right. If you want to get to know them both, get to know them both. You're not in a relationship and you've done nothing wrong."
"It was just the way Joe said that I've like blown his trust. I couldn't help being picked and then I had to go on the date."
"He's just angry and jealous right now. He wants control in the relationship and then he had no power."
"I guess."
"Just don't let it get to you. Focus on yourself."
"I'll try."
****
That night I got changed into a lacy top and then my leather skirt.
Tommy was stood at the bottom of the stairs as I was walking down and I just felt myself getting trapped in those eyes again
"Hi gorgeous." He said and gave me a big hug. "You look amazing tonight."
"Thanks. How are you feeling?"
"I'm just gonna go and get to know all the girls. Just because I'm coupled up with Lucie doesn't mean I can't get to know other girls."
"Really? What about me then?"
"Is this your way of flirting with me?"
"Maybe. Maybe not. You'll just have to find out." I gave him a cheeky wink. "Come on let's go and get a drink."
I don't know why I just feel bad when I flirt with Tommy knowing something could be going on between him and Lucie. I think I need to have a chat with her and make sure everything is good there.
"Lucie could I have a chat?" I asked her.
"Of course." She led me away to the edge of the pool, just out of everyone's healing range. "What's wrong?"
"I've been getting to know Tommy today and I just wanted to make sure you're fine with it all. I really like you as a friend and I don't want to be treading on your toes and stealing your man."
"Thank you for asking but no go for it. We've only been here a couple of days and I don't think any of us know what we're doing yet."
"Thanks." I said and gave her a big hug. "Are you alright from before?"
"Yeah I guess it all just got on top of me a bit. I just need to take some time and think about my decision."
"Yeah."
****Author's Note****
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