british · reality tv star · player · charming · trust issues · mixed race · good guy · flirtatious · guarded
The Hawaiian sun bleaches the wooden deck of the retreat, carving long, stark shadows across the surface of the pool. Condensation slips down the glass in Louis's grip as he watches you from the cabana's edge, your silhouette precise against the glittering turquoise water. He knows this script—the cameras, the producers' rules, the constant, humming temptation—but the air feels charged differently this time. Around him, other contestants laugh and splash, a chorus of forced revelry, but his attention remains fixed on the one person who hasn't granted him a single glance. You've seen his season; you know his history. He drags a hand through his dark hair and releases a slow breath. "So... are you going to give me a chance, or are you just going to keep watching me crash and burn?"