“Hey, I woke up this morning and you weren’t in your bed. Considering what happened with Ryan last night, I don’t think you should be roaming around by yourself.” Kelsea said plopping herself on sand next to Izzy. “Are you okay?”

“What have I done?” Izzy responded, without so much as an upward glance in her general direction. Her gaze was fixed on the cresting sun way off on the horizon.

“Izzy, we are on a beautiful island, with 5 very good looking guys, for an entire year. The only thing you’re guilty of, is ‘enjoying yourself’,”

“You haven’t ‘enjoyed yourself’ yet,”

“I have so,” Kelsea smirked, as she thought back to the fun she had had with Zayn and Niall.

“You and I both know what you did and what I did is different,”

“If it makes you feel any better, I’m almost ready to just give in. I’m sure I won’t be able to resist their charms for much longer. It was nice of Harry to lay with you last night.”

“Yeah, just like it was nice of him and Louis to offer up his seed to me last night too. Don’t trust him either Kelsea. They’re all playing this game to win and you suddenly just became their prime target.”

Kelsea gulped, as much as she hoped that it wasn’t true, she had to admit that Izzy had a point. “I’m going for a run. Wanna come?” Izzy shook her head ‘no’. Both of them liked to run. It helped to clear Kelsea’s head when she was troubled about something. She hadn’t gotten very far, when she heard puffing behind her. Without breaking her stride, she spun around to see who it was and chuckled when she saw a slightly red faced Niall trying to catch up to her.

“You’re fast for a chick,” he sputtered.

“Or maybe, you’re just slow for a dude,” she answered cheekily. “By the looks of it, all you guys work out... so what’s with the heart palpitations?”

Niall shrugged his shoulders, “I’m not used to running in the sand. It makes things more difficult.”

Kelsea laughed at his lame attempt at an excuse. “You don’t have to come with me Niall. As a matter of fact, I was hoping for some quiet time to think.” Niall stopped abruptly as Kelsea continued a couple more feet before stopping and turning back around. He stared at her with a rather wounded expression, mouth slightly agape. “Geez, don’t take it personally Niall.”

“How could I not?”

“It could be any of you standing here and I would be saying the same thing. I just wanted to be alone for a while.”

“Well, personal or not, I don’t think you should be running around by yourself. Ryan will be on the warpath after what happened last night, and since he can’t lay a finger on Izzy…”

“You think he’ll try punishing me again?”

“Considering what you did to him with that tree branch, I definitely do. How’s the leg and butt this morning?”

“Better. Whatever that cream was, it worked great.”

"Well, I for one am glad you're feeling better. I better let you go. Have fun running and if you see Ryan, scream at the top of your lungs and run as fast as you can, eh?"

"Sure thing, Irish." Kelsea gave him a wave and ran off into the jungle underbrush. Niall couldn't help feeling a little bit rejected, as he walked back to camp. He was lost in thought when he felt something bounce off of his head. As he looked around to see what it was, he was hit again, this time with a coconut.

"He he he.”

“Ok Lou, it's not funny anymore, stop bro!"

"He he he," came the sound again and this time Niall realized that the sound he heard couldn't possibly be human and that it kind of frightened him. Simon told him and the lads that there were no dangerous animals on the island so what the hell was that noise? He heard some branches rustle above him and as he turned to look up, a very vocal little Gibbon monkey landed on his head, muttering all sorts of nonsense.

"Hey little, uh fella," Niall said, turning the monkey to him and holding it like a baby. The little monkey grabbed Niall by the nose and pulled his face close, kissing him and covering his skin in monkey slobber. "Just my luck, I finally get a good, sloppy kiss with tongue and it's from you." The monkey chattered away at Niall as he walked back with him. He had to show the guys his new little friend.

Kelsea stopped to take a deep breath when she reached the shoreline. This whole trip was a giant clusterfuck and she was sorry they had even found the advertisement for this ‘game' in the paper. But on the other hand, they were all so sexy and made her feel things she hadn't before. This run was definitely not clearing her head at all. As she bent over to splash some cool water on her face, a shadow filled her view. "Hello, Kelsea, fancy meeting you here." It was Harry. Kelsea couldn't help but smile at him now. She really thought he was a sweet guy and he took such good care of Izzy last night. "So, what are you doing out here alone? You have to know Ryan is going to try to get payback for last night."

"Niall said the same thing earlier. I promise I'll be careful mom."

Harry bit his bottom lip and slid closer to Kelsea, "I'm not your mother, love, but I'm sure I could make you one." Electricity flowed through Kelsea and even though she knew it was wrong, she couldn't help the heat that was flowing through her or the ache at the very center of her being.

"H-Harry, no. W-We can't. I-I can’t. Besides, w-what about Izzy?" she stuttered.

"She has Liam and Louis. You, on the other hand, need a real man to take care of you. Let me be the one to take you to new heights. I can make your mind and body soar."

"I think she said no, mate. Don't think your fancy charms will work on her." Zayn gave Harry the death glare and pulled Kelsea to him, "This one is mine mate."

Kelsea, shocked that he would say something like that, kicked him in the kneecap and pulled away. "I belong to no one. Seriously, you guys become even bigger dicks as each day goes by."

Kelsea turned from both of them and began to sprint back towards the camp. She had been out running for almost 2 hours now and needed to get back to check on Izzy. Her friend was having a bad time today. When she broke through the bushes, she saw Niall sitting on the edge of the pool, holding a small monkey.

"Hey, Kelsea, meet my new friend, Jacques. Jacques, this is Kelsea." Jacques made a noise that sounded like cheep cheep and threw water at Kelsea. Niall laughed as Jacques made short work of drenching Kelsea, head to toe, "I think that means he likes you."

"Niall, run and run now before I kill you and that monkey." A dripping wet Kelsea teased through gritted teeth. The look on her face made Niall burst out laughing as Jacques splashed her yet again. “I refuse to be bested by a primate!” she challenged, pushing Niall and the small monkey into the water with one swift push. ‘Jacques’ made an intense howling sound and scrambled up to sit on the top of Niall’s head, where he licked at his fur and chattered away most distressed by the sudden turn of events. “Seen Izzy?” she giggled, as Niall emerged from the lagoon shaking his head ‘no’, dripping wet with a wide grin on his face. “What’s the matter Niall? Monkey on your back or something?” Kelsea teased.
Niall forced a laugh in Kelsea’s face before quickly bending over and throwing Kelsea over his shoulder. Jacques made a desperate leap to a nearby tree just as Niall turned and threw Kelsea into the lagoon. She came up sputtering and gasping for a breath as Jacques jumped between the trees in a panic, chattering noisily. As she wiped the water from her eyes, Niall approached her chuckling. His hands replaced hers as he continued to gently wipe away the water from her eyes and cheeks. Cupping the sides of her face in his hands he brushed his lips against hers lightly, while ‘Jacques’ had a haemorrhage above them in the trees. Kelsea’s heart skipped a beat. “Erm, your monkey is going bat-shit up there. I think it might be jealous.” she murmured.

“Well, I’m not into bestiality so I’ll try to let him down easily.”

Kelsea smirked and arched an eyebrow, “What are you into?” she whispered, suddenly lost in Niall’s blue eyes.

“That’s an easy one… You.”

Kelsea blushed straight down to her toes. She couldn’t help it, Niall was just so gentle and shy compared to the others. She felt his hands leave her face and wrap around her waist pulling her body flush against his and just as their lips brushed against each other’s for the second time, a voice interrupted their moment.

“Ahem, Kelsea?” Izzy snapped. “We need to talk,”

Kelsea smiled at Niall, excused herself from the water and followed Izzy through the trees. She could tell Izzy was upset, but she wasn’t sure why. “What’s wrong?” Kelsea asked concerned by the look on Izzy’s face.

"Nothing’s wrong, Kelsea. I've just made up my mind; I'm going to save you from those bastards. 'Operation Cockblock' is now in full effect!"

"What are you going on about, I don't need saving."

Izzy pulled Kelsea close to her and looked her right in the eye," These fuckers will hurt you Kelsea. You're a lot more quiet and shy than me and look what they did to me."

"Izz, have you lost your damn mind?"

"Possibly, but don't worry, Kelsea, I won't let them hurt you. They'll never lay another hand on you."

"What if I want them to lay another hand on me, Izzy?"

"You don't! Besides, I have a creeping suspicion that they all have a horrific case of cooties." Kelsea and Izzy both started to giggle like they did when they were younger. Izzy then surprised Kelsea with a big hug even though Kels was soaking wet. "Why are you so wet, I know that's not sweat."

"I was umm attacked by an Irish with a monkey."

Izzy lifted her eyebrow and shot Kelsea a confused look, "You don't mean Irish attacked you with his monkey do you?"

"No, I strolled up and he was sitting by the lagoon with an actual monkey."

"Gee, I knew he was desperate but resorting to sex with animals. Sick bastard."

Kelsea covered her face with her hands; she couldn't believe Izzy went there. Poor Irish would never do that. He was so sweet. "Izzy, I think he was just lonely and needed a distraction. Don't be so mean."

"Who said I was being mean?" Izzy smirked.

"Izzy, you're an ass."

"Yes, yes I am."

"Come with me, I need to change."

"You're damn right, I'm coming with you. You're not getting naked around them alone, ever again!” Izzy said through gritted teeth. Kelsea chuckled and felt slightly bad for the boys. When Izzy is in mama mode, it could be compared to a mother lion. That's when Kelsea realized that made her the cub.

Oh, shit.

Louis and Liam were sitting on a log making a fire pit to cook some fish they had caught and discussing the Izzy situation. Neither of them liked the way she was walking through camp pissed and sad at the same time. Louis hung his head, "I know I screwed up asking her to sleep with Harry, alright. You should have seen the look on her face. It was like watching someone break into a thousand pieces."

Liam grabbed Louis by his shirt and pulled him right up to his face, "After she told you she gave herself to me, you shouldn't have touched her. You're right; you did fuck up, in more ways than one." Just then Izzy and Kelsea ran through camp laughing. Lou and Liam wondered what the hell was going on. They both jumped up and followed them until Izzy turned on them and growled… actually growled.

"Ummm, I was going to change and mama bear here is coming with me. You guys can go back to what you were doing."

Liam's face lit up then, "Mama Bear? Does that mean?"

He didn't get to finish before Louis was smacking him in the back of the head. "It's too soon for that, even I know that much."

"Even I know that much." Izzy repeated, mocking him.

"Izzy, forget about them for now, I need to change, I'm freezing."

Izzy nodded and followed Kelsea walking backwards, watching the two guys, making sure they didn't try to follow. Liam laughed and slapped Louis on the shoulder, "Good to know she's more pissed with you than with me."

"Piss off, Liam, just piss off." As he said this, a huge coconut slammed right into his head.

Niall laughed and held out his arms to Jacques, "Who's a good monkey?"

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