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Kai knew from the moment Bobby stepped forward with a cheeky smile and cheesy joke that he was the one to couple up with. She had no expectations for anything big to happen right out the bat but knew that at the very least, they’d have a good laugh.
Never one to beat around the bush, Kai took him aside for a bit of a chat on the sun loungers. And while a little awkward in the beginning, she found Bobby remarkably easy to talk to. As they talked, she learned that he’d been burned in the past before and as someone who came on to Love Island still smarting from her partner of two years cheating on her, she could definitely relate. It didn’t hurt that he was an excellent kisser as she found out during Truth or Dare and later that night when she stole a cheeky kiss before bed.
Her cheeks grew warm as she thought about her body pressed against his during the slime challenge earlier today. Things had heated up pretty quickly considering it’s not even been a week but she loved how he's always prepared to be playful as evidenced by the impromptu wrestling match they had during the challenge. It was great to see that they shared the same expectations for love in the villa (and in music taste, she loved his rendition of My Girl by The Temptations)–she really couldn’t believe how lucky she was to be coupled up with him right from the start.
“I hope you planned on browning that butter,” Bobby’s voice pulls her out of her thoughts and she sheepishly smiles at getting caught with her mind wandering.
“I was actually. Thought it might be nice to bake some chocolate chip cookies for everyone after all the drama with Lottie and Priya tonight—you know a little pick me up to ease any lingering tension.” He’s staring at her looking just a little awestruck and Kai suddenly feels a little self-conscious in her extra-large sleep shirt.
“Um…would you like to help?” She begins rambling and can’t stop herself, “Everyone else is getting ready for bed and it’ll probably be quicker with two people. I want to be done before they really do go to sleep.”
He comes around the kitchen counter and places a kiss on her cheek. “Babe, I’d love to. I think it’s a great idea, a warm gooey cookie is just the thing tonight.”
“I didn’t know you baked,” he continued after a moment as he settled into the process alongside her. “Just so you know, I’m loving it.”
“Oh yeah, I love baking. Have done ever since I was little. It’s always given me a sense of peace, you know? So, I always bake when I’m stressed out or upset or anything. And it always puts a smile on other people’s faces too so if I can help them feel better by baking a little something, why shouldn’t I?”
At this point, she’s leaning against the counter watching as Bobby sprinkles just a little bit of sea salt on top of each cookie dough before putting them into the oven. The minute he turns around he’s sweeping her into his arms and kissing her. Her arms wrap around his neck to pull him closer and she can feel his heart beating, going thump, thump, thump, in his chest. He pulls away slowly, kissing her cheek before settling his mouth against her ear.
“You are so beautiful, Kai. And this is a huge turn-on for me.”
She shivers, feeling a fire ignite and settle into the base of her spine. She feels him smile gently against her ear, knowing that he’s cataloguing the effect he’s having on her for the future. He leans back to place a gentle kiss on the tip of her nose.
“I know you said you’re baking these cookies to ease some of the tension in the villa,” His hands are on her hips now drawing soothing circles with his thumbs. “But you’re okay, right?”
Not for the first time this week, Kai wonders how lucky she is to be coupled up with this boy. She nods her head, “Yeah, it was just a little tiring tonight playing peacemaker. I figured baking would help take my mind off things.”
Unable to resist being a little cheeky herself, “this,” she motions between them, “and the massage from earlier really helps too.” She gives him a playful wink. Pink colours his cheeks and Bobby ducks his head slightly under the praise. He moves to respond but is interrupted by a soft ding from the oven.
“Ooh, cockblocked by the bell,” she teases with a soft laugh as she extricates herself from his arms.
She can feel his eyes following her as she bends over to take the cookies out from the oven. Her shirt lifts up and as it ever so slightly shows that she’s not wearing shorts, she can’t help but be a little smug.
The moment she’s set down the cookies to cool, he’s lifting her up onto the counter (a safe distance away from the still-hot tray) and is kissing her hard. He catches her bottom lip between his teeth and nips them just enough to draw out a gasp from her. When he moves to kiss up her jaw and at that spot behind her ear, she has to catch herself mid-moan.
“You’re such a tease, Kai. You look absolutely delicious in that—,”
“Oi, oi, oi!” yells Gary as he’s walking out from the bedroom. “Are those cookies I smell?” He stops short as he sees their red lips and dishevelled appearance.
“Oops, sorry mate, didn’t mean to interrupt,” he slowly backs away as Kai drops her head onto Bobby’s shoulder.
“It’s alright Gary,” Bobby says with an easy laugh. “I reckon that’s our moment done anyway. Go ahead,” he gestures to the cookies. “Kai made them for everyone.”
“Oh good,” Gary says and he walks back toward the kitchen. “Because I really want some cookies. I’ll just bring these in with me then.” He grabs the entire tray from the counter with a quick “Thanks!” and makes for the bedroom, yelling out “I’ve got cookies!” to the other islanders.
They burst into laughter.
The moment officially ruined, Kai gently kisses Bobby’s cheek before jumping off the counter. As she puts the dirty dishes away, Bobby is wiping down the counter with a damp cloth. She savours the calm that has settled over the two of them after once again falling into an easy rhythm of working in tandem.
Kitchen clean, they share another moment when Bobby pulls out a cookie he’s saved to share with her. Both let out a satisfied sigh of a job well done and all is right in the world. He perks up a little after the first bite, “Did you add—”
“Cinnamon?” she smiles, of course, he would pick up on that. “Yeah, I think it makes it taste even warmer, like Mexican hot chocolate. Do you like it?”
“It’s perfect, babe.” He gives her a quick kiss on the lips, his hands finding hers as they walk hand in hand back to the bedroom.