The blind kissing challenge

The two of you both head back at around 22:00 (this time in a production studio car cause you were running late), one hour before lights out. Paige was drunk, helping herself to a bit too much sparking wine, and you helped piggyback her to the villa door, quietly opening it so that the other Islanders wouldn't make a huge fuss and ask you what happened. You carried her up the stairs and helped her to her bed, tucking the blankets over her.

Standing over the bed where she began to curl herself in her blankets, you take the time to check your notification logs.

20:12 – Paige’s affection score has increased by 5 – You complimented her

20:49 – Paige’s affection, love and lust score has increased by 10 – You and Paige watch fireworks together (bonus for liking fireworks)

20:55 - Paige's affection score decreased by 5 - You tried to hide the bottle of wine from her

21:19 - Paige's affection score increased by 5 - You held her hair back while she vomited

21:32 - Paige's love score increased by 5 - Your back feels warm

Paige Green Affection Status -

Affection: 65(You're my best friend in the villa)

Love: 30(I really like you as a friend)

Lust: 25 (Sometimes I get weird fantasies about you)

It was significant progress but you still remembered what she told you during your date. A sad smile crept on your face and walked away from her sleeping form and started unbuttoning your collared shirt and headed to your dresser to change out of your clothes. What Paige said to you made sense. Right now, she can ask you to marry her, and you’d probably be **** enough to say yes. You were doing all the chasing. But it’s hard when the girls have all the power right now. You have to stay friends with her and hope things go according to plan, and you can last another week to turn the tables around.

The next day went as usual. You ate and hung out and worked out. During midday, A notification beep went off in Rick's pants and he pulled it out and read and then shouted.

“WE GOT A TEXT! Islanders. Put on your lip gloss, it’s time to rank the best kissers in the Blind Kissing Challenge.”

A collective “ooh” rung out in the villa as Rick read the latest challenge. An idea popped up in your head. You check the phone.

Welcome to the Affection Multiplier Store

Addictive Kisser: You have the gift of soft lips. Kissing others will leave a lasting impression that will leave them thinking about you and your magical lips. – 20 Points

You were left with 90 points after unlocking the Addictive Kisser perk. The production team proceeded to herd the group of islanders to the event stage soon after. When you arrived there, it was set up with blindfolds, headphones, a huge scoreboard whiteboard.

The game was simple. Standing in line formation, the girls would put on blindfolds and headsets to prevent them from knowing who kissed them. The boys would each give them a kiss and be rated out of 10 as soon as they finish.

You were last to take your turn, waiting patiently and laughing along while the scores were read for the other boys. There wasn't any pangs of jealously from you as other guys started kissing Paige and Jenna. Most of it was a friendly competition that you didn't think harbored any romantic or sentimental feelings. In fact, most of it was banter and bragging, making fun of those who got low scores and bragging about getting high scores.

Finally, it was your turn after everyone went and you head down the line. First, from the left was Rachel.

Out of respect for Mike, who you like, you kiss her solemnly but do manage to plant your tongue in your mouth. The two of you share a shallow French kiss that only lasts for a heartbeat.

Rachel yells out, “9”

You and the boys are deeply impressed by the score. Mike looks a bit taken back, given when he went, he only had gotten a 7. You were surprised as well. You didn’t felt like you put a lot of effort into it.

Jenna was up next, and you were looking forward to this the most. You hadn’t kissed her since the last challenge, and you were highly anticipating this moment. You came forward to her and cupped your hands on her neck lifting her mouth up to meet yours. You close your eyes and savor the feeling of your lips caressing hers and your tongue dancing with hers. Her breathing got heavier as her saliva coated your mouth and tongue swirled together. When you let her go, she looked like she was about to collapse, her legs quivering.

“Umm… wow… I give that a 10?” Jenna sounded out of breath, holding her chest.

You smile proudly and then watch Tom frown.

Afterward, you kiss Liz. You had the same strategy as Liz, as you did with Rachel. A small respectable kiss out of respect for Rick. She reciprocates your kiss with a sweet tenderness like you were a married couple and done it a million times before, despite it being your first time. You can see Liz’s huge bright smile afterward.

“Oh wow. That was really great. Was that you Jamie?” She asks. “Umm… I have to give that a 9.”

You weren’t surprised now. The Addictive Kisser perk was working it’s magic, even when you weren’t giving your all in your kisses.

Paige was last and she looked blasé about the whole event. This was your chance to make a huge impression on her. Even while blindfolded, you wanted her to remember this kiss.

Your lips brushed up together, and the tension you felt inside of you disappeared as your mouths connected to each other. It started as a tiny spark that erupted into a wildfire. Paige’s arms came up against your neck and grabbed a hold of you and pushed your body against her. Your hands reached around her waist, and you pull each other, desperately clinging to the kiss that connected you as if letting it go would mean spilling your last source of water all over the sands of a desert. It wasn’t until you heard cheering from the guys that you had to manage to pull yourself out from the quicksand you placed yourself in and remember where you were.

You pulled away and stared at her wet lips, your arms still around her, and her arms around your neck, begging you to come back. You smiled and left her standing there, feet wobbly.

Everyone waited for her response, and all Paige could do was hold up ten fingers and say quietly in a voice that broke into a million pieces, say, “Ten.”

The game was over, and Rachel, the volunteer host, took her place to the center to reveal the results.