Edward
A few days later, at the vacation spot they've chosen.
Edward
bro, got a few minutes to talk?
Oliver
sure, i'm just setting up for tonight's bonfire and bbq
what's up?
Edward
mia.
Oliver
yeah, what about her?
are you two almost done with the groceries?
Edward
well, tbh, we haven't done much shopping yet
Oliver
wtf? you guys have been gone almost a hour
what's the hold up?
Edward
we stopped at a cafe
she's getting drinks right now
that's not why i texted you tho
Oliver
then why?
Edward
mia keeps making moves on me
Oliver
LMAO
you sure about that?
she's probably just being nice or something
Edward
THIS IS DIFFERENT
she touched my thigh... deliberately
Oliver
what makes you think it wasn't an accident?
Edward
SHE KEPT HER HAND THERE THE ENTIRE DRIVE
Oliver
oh. damn.
i don't know how you want me to help you
Edward
no no i don't need help
LMAO
this is what you brought me along for
i just didn't expect her to be so... straightforward
Oliver
hahahaha
i told you, she's something else
glad i'm not in your shoes tbh
Edward
you think i should play a little hard to get?
make it challenging for her? lol
Oliver
she'll probably like that, bro
why don't you give it a shot? 😏
Edward
you know, i think i am gonna do that
she's one of the most exciting girls i've met
don't wanna screw this up
Oliver
go on, man
don't give in to her so easily 😂
Edward
LMAO
it's gonna be a difficult, but let's see how it goes 🤫
it's gonna be a difficult, but let's see how it goes 🤫
Back at the hotel, Natalie continues to plot with Mia.
Mia
happy to report that everything's going according to plan 😉
Chloe
hahahaha
sooo professional
Mia
we stopped at the cafe and i'm just hanging out at the back while ed waits in the car
Chloe
thank you for buying me some much needed time
Mia
of course, babe 🤭
i want to see your plan succeed too, obviously
how are things there, though?
Chloe
well, oli is outside preparing stuff for tonight
i'm in our room... taking pics 🤭
what do we think of this fit for dinner? 😏
Mia
hmm... let me see...
it's cute and just revealing enough to hint at what's for dessert haha
Chloe
oh shut up 🤭
Mia
you think your stepbrother's actually gonna fall for this?
Chloe
i can only hope, but... it'll be fun, for sure
what about you and ed, though?
are you serious about sleeping with him?
Mia
well, he is kind of cute 🤭
and tbh, he's been a real gentleman so far
i don't see a reason why i shouldn't haha
Chloe
as long as you don't fall for him!
Mia
why not??
Chloe
my bestie dating my stepbrother's bestie?
sounds complicated
Mia
or fun... if you know what i mean 😏
Chloe
omg hahaha i hate that i actually know what you mean
i would have to pass, though
i'm gonna be more than a little selfish when it comes to oli
Mia
i can tell... you'll probably have him in a chokehold once he slips up 😉
Chloe
a chokehold he'll actually enjoy 🤭
Mia
i'll give you more time then. is another hour enough?
Chloe
it's plenty, babe! i'll see you two later 😘
A few minutes later, after Oliver returns to his hotel room.
Chloe
hey oli 🥰 done with the bonfire thingy?
Oliver
yeah, just waiting for ed and mia to get back with the meat and we can start grilling
Chloe
oh, well, they'll probably be a while
Oliver
i figured, it seems ed's enjoying their "alone time" LMAO
Chloe
is he??? because mia just told me something similar...
Oliver
did we end up as matchmakers or??
hahaha
Chloe
i think this one's a perfect match lol
Oliver
oh damn
ed's gonna get a girlfriend before me, huh? 😂
Chloe
i didn't know there was a race between you two?
Oliver
there's none, but it's always been a running joke
since we've both had our fair share of bad luck
Chloe
hmmm interesting...
Oliver
what does that mean, chlo? lol
Chloe
it doesn't mean anything! haha
it just made me a little curious, that's all
anyway, can you help me with something?
Oliver
sure, what do you need help with?
Chloe
is this too much for being at the lake? i feel like it's giving more... beach
Oliver
...
i mean...
Chloe
what?
Oliver
i guess it's alright
Chloe
you don't sound convincing
Oliver
hahaha
don't mind me, i just... glitched for a second
Chloe
😏😏😏
oh pleeeeeease
it's nothing you haven't seen before
Oliver
...
it's not that
Chloe
then what is it?
Oliver
don't you think it's a bit too revealing?
there's a group of guys who have been ogling you since we got here
Chloe
have they been ogling?
i didn't even notice...
Oliver
well, they have... i can tell
Chloe
and?
Oliver
and you don't want to attract too much attention, chlo
Chloe
what if i can't help it
besides, you're around to protect me from these... pervs
Oliver
yeah, well...
Chloe
or are you feeling jealous? 🤭
Oliver
now, why would i be jealous?
Chloe
i don't know, you just sound like you are
Oliver
i'm not
i'm just looking out for you
Chloe
well, you can start by coming to the lake with me
i wanna get a quick swim before dinner
Oliver
i just got back to my room, though
Chloe
good, you can change into your swimwear then
Oliver
can't you just go swimming tomorrow morning?
Chloe
nooo, i wanna go now
fine. i'll go by myself.
Oliver
chlo... i just told you about those guys
chloe??
you're so damn stubborn
Chloe heads to the lake, leaving Oliver torn about what to do.
Chloe
the water's nice, oli!!
are you sure you don't want to join me?
Oliver
yeah, i'm sure...
Chloe
you do know why we went on this trip, right?
we're here to have fun!!
what's fun about staying in your room??
Oliver
i get the bed all to myself lol
at least before ed come back anyway
Chloe
what are you doing on the bed, hm? 😏
Oliver
resting, what else?
Chloe
suuure, you're only resting...
Oliver
don't let your imagination get the best of you, chlo
i'm not doing anything interesting lmao
Chloe
well, i am!
i met those guys you mentioned earlier
they were actually very nice
Oliver
you hung out with them??
Chloe
yupppp, they even took a really nice photo for me
Oliver
wtf chloe
i told you to be careful
especially wearing that!
Chloe
it's fineeeee
all they could do was look 🤭
Oliver
you have no idea what they were thinking
Chloe
and you do? 🤭
Oliver
of course, i know how guys think
Chloe
hmmmm, i see
is it because you think the same way about me?
Oliver
...
i never said anything of that sort
Chloe
lol
you didn't have to, baby bro 😏
Oliver
you're getting this completely wrong
Chloe
am i? because i know things...
what you do behind my back
when you think i'm not looking
Oliver
i told you, you're wrong about that too
Chloe
then why are you being so awkward around me
way more than before
Oliver
you really want to know?
Chloe
obviously...
Oliver
i don't like how i feel when i'm near you
Chloe
what the hell does that mean
you hate me or???
Oliver
i thought you knew things?
Chloe
i do, but... some things i'd rather hear you say
😌😌😌
Oliver
it feels wrong
Chloe
to be attracted to me? 🤭
Oliver
...
Chloe
you know that's normal, right?
even if we grew up together, we're not actually related
Oliver
doesn't matter
Chloe
then why did you come on this trip?
Oliver
honestly? i have no idea
only that i couldn't say no
Chloe
hahaha
why don't we do something about that awkwardness, though?
Oliver
like what?
Chloe
come to my room, i'll tell you in person 😉
Oliver
i don't know if that's a good idea lmao
Chloe
you haven't even heard my idea yet 😏
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