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Riya couldn’t help but feel a slight tinge of glee when she saw how jealous Ally looked at her and Connor riding his horse together. It only made her look of relief all the more satisfying when she shoved Connor off the horse and took it by the reins herself to win immunity. Thankfully Connor wasn’t injured of course, but Riya was more focused on the effect she had on Ally.
Throughout the past few days, Riya had made quick work of manipulating Ally to flip on the Heroes’ Alliance and as much as she hated to admit it, Ally was a pleasant person to work with to try and get on her side. Despite her gamer girl stereotype, Riya found that Ally was sensible, witty, smart, and can be quite a badass when you push the right buttons. Riya enjoyed interacting with Ally these past few weeks which made her much more annoyed when she realized that GRETT of all people was the person who got Ally to flip. Fucking Grett!!! Riya spent most of her time bonding with Ally, but somehow Grett managed to flip her in just a few seconds!!!
It immediately pinged in Riya’s mind that she was jealous of Grett and that she had feelings for Ally. Riya wasn’t a lovesick puppy dog after all, she knew when she had feelings for someone which is why she turned Alec down after their drunken kiss. She meant what she said that night, they were drunk and did something stupid when venting about their exes.
Ally was different though. Riya could actually see a part of herself in Ally, could relate to her image issues, and felt the dreaded empathy for her that she thought was long gone after her Hollywood career started.
What Riya liked about Ally was that she wasn’t like Connor who was constantly telling her what to do all the time and trying to change who she was. Ally got her, she understood her more than possibly anyone else in this game.
She wanted her, and when Riya Sharma wants something, she gets it. So for the past two challenges, she had given Ally subtle signs that she was interested in her in a non-platonic way. She didn’t care if Connor, Grett noticed or if Hunter and Tess wanted a third in their sex lives, they all deserved to know who truly deserved Ally Ambers.
Now Riya wasn’t some obsessed yandere or anything, she wouldn’t be pursuing this hard if she wasn’t sure that Ally felt the same way and from the amount of times Ally has blushed when Riya was “manipulating” her, she was clearly into what Riya was putting down.
However, elimination was clearly drawing near and Riya needed to make sure her future lover voted with them.
Soon enough, Riya spotted Ally walking by herself. Perfect timing.
“Hey Ally. Ready to talk about the vote?” Riya asked with a sultry smirk as she grabbed Ally’s wrist, tracing her thumb over it a little to sell in the flirting. This made Ally blush crimson red, excellent.
“Uh… yeah. I actually did want to talk to you about that. I feel like Grett is playing both sides. I caught her on multiple occasions speaking with Connor and Jake.” Ally admitted worriedly.
Riya wasn’t shocked by that information. Grett has clearly gotten her head back in the game ever since Yul left but she also knew Grett had fucking brain cells and Jake and Connor would be bigger problems to face in the finale, especially if the Peanut Gallery is involved.
“I don’t think we need to worry about that. Grett knows how strong and popular of a duo Connor and Jake are and you ARE currently her closest ally. She will vote with us for the sake of her game and if she even thinks about voting for you… well, I’ll make sure she regrets it.” Riya smirked playfully towards Ally much to her shock. Riya supposed no one has ever outspokenly said they sought out to defend Ally’s honor. Damn shame, they don’t know what they’re missing.
“You… you care about me…” Ally asked breathlessly, tears beginning to prick the corner of her eyes.
“In more ways than one Ally, and I think you know what I mean by that.” Riya smirked with half lidded eyes before going in for the kill.
Riya immediately crashed her lips onto Ally’s much to the gamer’s surprise but Ally’s soft and pleading moans eased Riya worries that she was doing anything criminal. Ally began kissing back with excitement but it was clear as day that Riya was the one in control and both of them were okay with that.
The elimination passed and Riya was correct in her predictions as Connor was indeed eliminated that night. Riya could feel the disapproving gaze Connor was sending her when Ally gave her a warm and loving smile but Riya could not give a fuck. She even grabbed Ally’s hand in solidarity of her choice and ultimately, Connor seemed to accept that even if he was disappointed. Thank god.
After everyone turned in for the night, Riya knew she couldn’t sleep. She was craving more of what Ally could offer her. Their kiss earlier was probably the best Riya ever had in a long time and she wanted to savor that feeling for all it’s worth.
So with extreme caution, Riya gently tapped Ally’s shoulder to stir her awake much to her shock before Riya explained herself.
“You know how couples tend to sneak off to make out in those cheesy romcom. I… kinda want to recreate that with you. If you’re comfortable of course.” Riya elaborated with a hopeful look in her eyes which made Ally silently gasp with a sparkle in her eyes before she immediately grabbed Riya’s hand and quickly snuck them both out of the tent.
Soon enough, Riya and Ally found a secluded spot in the woods in which Riya placed her back on the edge of the tree, this time letting Ally take the lead in kissing her. The kiss lasted much longer this time, turning into a heated makeout session. It was crystal clear to Riya now. Ally was a gem, and Riya would keep her firmly in her grasp no matter what.
When Ally separated her lips from Riya, the gamer softly leaned her body up against Riya and mumbled.
“You make me feel useful.”
Riya smiled at this. Of course Ally was useful, anyone who thought otherwise was an idiot.
“You always will be.” Riya softly patted her new girlfriend’s hair affectionately.