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JOSH The Island

The second flight was shorter but bumpier, the small charter plane dipping and swaying as it approached the remote landing strip. I barely noticed, too caught up in the way Vivien's fingers traced circles over my thigh, her nails dragging just enough to make my pulse kick up a notch.

When we landed, the heat hit me like a wave. Humid and thick, the kind that made shirts stick and sweat bead at the back of my neck. Vivien, of course, looked completely unbothered, her dark hair pulled into a loose bun, a flimsy white top hanging off one shoulder, exposing the smooth, sun-kissed skin I'd spent a year avoiding.

A whole fucking year.

The resort staff greeted us as we stepped onto the dock, handing us cool towels and fresh coconuts before collecting our phones. I hesitated, gripping mine for half a second longer than I should have. But I'd agreed to this. No cell service. No distractions. Just Vivien and me.

We followed a small, energetic man through the winding path toward our villa, his voice animated as he rambled about the island's history, the wildlife, the breathtaking sunsets. I should have been listening, should have at least pretended to be interested. 0.00%

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hand was on

grazing my lower back Sliding

and I clenched

to survive

the villa a private bungalow surrounded by lush greenery and an uninterrupted view of the ocean-the man turned to us with a wide smile. "And this, is your home for the next two weeks.

him a few bills before he could take another step inside. "Got it, man. Thanks

in his face before he could

turned back around, Vivien was leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, a

you?"

her head as she trailed a finger down my chest. "Well...

exhaled sharply.

of stolen kisses and teasing touches-of me pulling away every single time things got too far. Every time my

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