Reality Love Bites
Chapter 5
Kenzi did a little dance in the obscenely tall boots she was falling in love with as she admired them in the long, full length mirror. She saw Tamsin grinning at her through the reflection of the mirror. The petite DJ put her hands on her hips and spun around to face the blonde, "What are you grinning at?"
Tamsin laughed and Kenzi heard Hale give a small chuckle behind the camera as well. She was momentarily distracted by the attractive man who always seemed to be wearing a different hat. Tamsin cleared her throat, which grabbed her attention once more. "I was smiling because I was kind of wishing to be those boots that you were gazing at so adoringly. I want someone to look at me like that and I am hoping to make that connection, with one of the contestants on this show," she said hamming it up for the cameras.
Vex wanted her to act a little more optimistic and excited to be taking part in the show. She had seen a couple of episodes of a few other dating shows because Vex had made her watch them to learn how he needed her to act. 'Perception is everything,' he had said. 'You don't have to believe in it, but the audience does! So start acting like you want to find the love of your life, because my professional livelihood is resting squarely on your shoulders!'
She had agreed to make an effort because Vex was one of her best friends and deep down she really did hope to find someone that would ignite her passion for love and life once more. Tamsin was now pretty certain that Kenzi would not be a suitable candidate as a suitor, because she had decided to go with her instincts about the fiesty, funny and sarcastic DJ that was once again admiring her boot clad feet. Tamsin's gut told her that Bo's best friend was as straight as an arrow and was just along for the ride. She suspected that this firecracker of a woman in front of her was probably the reason Bo was even here. So for that reason and the fact that Tamsin enjoyed Kenzi's company, she would not 'out' the woman yet. But it didn't mean she wouldn't have some fun with the DJ in the process.
"Let's try some of the clothes the sales woman has picked out for us, because we are expected to be at the next destination in about an hour."
Kenzi looked at the pile of clothes that were laid in an orderly fashion on a couch beside her. "Well, these certainly aren't formal clothes..." She looked up at Tamsin, her eyes lighting up, "are we going clubbing?!"
The bachelorette moved to pick up some of the clothes and motioned to Kenzi to pick up the rest. Her face was hidden by the camera so that only her date could see it. "I am not allowed to tell you that. It's supposed to be a surprise," Tamsin answered, giving her a wink and a smile, but also nodding her head ever so slightly.
As suspected the DJ picked up on her subtle confirmation to her question and Kenzi played along, much to the blonde's delight. Kenzi pouted and responded with, "Aww, surely there is some way I can convince you, though I'm pretty sure I'm right."
"Well, the sooner we get into that change room and select a complete outfit for each other, we can go and find out. Come on!" Tamsin took Kenzi's hand with the hand that wasn't holding a pile of clothing and dragged her date into the change room. "Tamsin turned to the camera and with a huge mischievous grin and sparkling eyes, she said, "Sorry, no camera access in the change room, but perhaps we will kiss and tell later," before pulling Kenzi into the furthest cubicle and closing the curtain behind them.
Tamsin didn't wait before removing her clothes and standing in front Kenzi in just her underwear. She was impressed that the young, raven haired woman didn't look as nervous as she had expected her to be, being in such close quarters with an almost naked woman. But she also didn't see any lust or attraction in those striking blue-grey eyes either. "So, what would you like to see me in tonight?"
Kenzi eyed the selection of clothes that had been chosen for the blonde and used her unique sense of style to mix and match an outfit for Tamsin to try on. After she had squeezed herself into the tight pants, fitted shirt and jacket, Tamsin eyed herself in the mirror critically. "You have a wonderful eye for knowing what looks good, even if it is not what most would choose to put together, don't you?"
Tamsin watched Kenzi in the mirror as she shrugged off the compliment, "That opinion isn't shared with everyone, but I like it."
"I love it!" Tamsin proclaimed with a smile and turned towards Kenzi. "Now let's get you out of your already spectacular outfit and choose another." Tamsin reached out and went to help Kenzi with her clothes and for the first time the young woman's calm and nonchalant attitude crumbled.
Kenzi's eyes widened and her hand slapped Tamsin away, "I am quite capable of undressing myself, thank you, very much! Besides, if my outfit is already fabulous and club ready, I have to ask why I need to change at all."
Tamsin smiled a small, almost crafty smile as she leaned against the wall and appraised her young companion. "Is the fact that you are uncomfortable removing your clothes in front of me seriously going to stop you from getting an entirely new outfit worth several thousand dollars? Including those boots?," the blonde added, just for fun.
"You just want to see what's beneath all this!" Was Kenzi's response as she motioned at her body with a wave of her hands.
Oh, yes. This is fun! Tamsin thought to herself, starting to genuinely enjoy herself. "Is that so bad?" The blonde fought to keep a straight face when she saw Kenzi's face in response to her innuendo. "You saw me. Why can't I see you? It doesn't really seem fair, does it?"
The blonde could see the DJ go to war with herself. She could almost see Kenzi weighing up just how far she was willing to take this charade of hers. "I guess you have a point, but it's not like you gave me a choice in seeing you," the young woman muttered, as she began to strip down to her underwear.
While Kenzi wasn't her preferred body type, she was still a woman and Tamsin found all woman beautiful in their own way. And she knew that Kenzi could see her appreciation in her gaze and she unconsciously shifted uncomfortably under the blondes unabashed perusal. But what Tamsin said next was enough for her to forget that she was standing practically naked in such a small space with a lover of women. "The look I gave your body just now. That is something even you can't fake. Are you at least bisexual or are you completely straight?" Tamsin motioned for the woman to choose her own clothes, which Kenzi did gratefully as she frantically tried to think of what to say. She realised that the blonde whose shrewd eyes still continued to watch her closely was completely onto her. So did she fess up now and risk going home tomorrow or did she try to salvage her ruse to stay longer. As if reading her mind Tamisn said, "The truth, please."
Kenzi finished getting dressed in the free outfit and said, "What do you think? It goes perfectly with the boots, right?"
"Yes, you look great. Are you going to ignore my question about your sexual orientation completely?"
"It depends."
Tamsin stood up straighter and gave her a look that told the DJ that she was pushing her luck. "On what?"
"On whether the answer will be my automatic ejection from the show." A shapely eyebrow rose at that response. "How long have you suspected?"
"Pretty much from the beginning. My gaydar is usually pretty damn reliable all on its own, but if you include my observation skills that leaves me almost a hundred percent certain that you are a straight as they get and have absolutely no inclination towards the fairer sex."
"But you didn't send me packing at the first elimination?"
"No, I didn't."
"Why, not? If you knew."
Tamsin sighed. She was suddenly tired and regretting that she even said anything. "I wasn't absolutely certain and I liked you." Kenzi looked a little shocked by the admission. Tamsin realised she needed to clarify in what capacity, she liked the young woman. "From the first moment we met, I knew I wasn't attracted to you sexually."
"The look you just gave me as I stood before you in just my undies seems to contradict that statement," Kenzi responded with a raise of an eyebrow and a knowing smile.
"I find the female form beautiful, but that doesn't mean I want to sleep with every woman I see in their underwear, Kenzi!" The DJ had the sense of mind to blush at her assumption and the way Tamsin had just rebuked her theory. Tamsin just continued to explain why she had kept the unique woman around. "When I met you I was enveloped in your vibrant and colourful personality. You exuded a lively and unique presence and I felt instantly that we could be great friends."
Kenzi brightened with Tamsin's words and she instantly got her bounce and confidence back. "So that's why you didn't get rid of me? I think we could be awesome friends, Tam Tam! Does that mean that even if I am straight, you would keep me around for a while?"
"If you are able to play along and give a believable performance for the cameras and perhaps do a little something else for me."
"Like what?" Kenzi asked, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.
"I have made some other observations about a few other contestants and I was hoping you could help me out."
"You want me to spy?"
"Yes," Tamsin responded ignoring the assistant director as he called for them to 'get a wriggle on'. "Almost done," she called out before facing Kenzi once more. "Well?"
"Who exactly do you want me to spy on?"
"Spy is such a strong word..."
"Who, Tam Tam?"
"Well, the first person you are very familiar with.."
Kenzi stopped in gathering her personal clothing and looked at the blonde, her eyes wide with surprise. "You want me to spy on Bo?"
Tamsin rolled her eyes, "I would like you to watch Bo and I would also like you to pay special attention to her interactions with, Lauren Lewis."
Kenzi cursed under her breath and she wondered how many others had noticed her best friends obvious attraction to the reserved, blonde doctor. "Bo Bo knows that she can't do anything stupid and I will make sure she keeps her hands off the doctor. You like Lauren, huh?"
Tamsin shook her head, "Actually, I would like your help in getting them together over the duration of this competition. It will make great television, I think, especially if I don't manage to connect with someone. Don't tell anyone else but Vex is my best friend and I don't want his dreams to go up in smoke just because I'm not ready to move on." Kenzi saw the far away look in Tamsins eyes as she seemed to transport to another place and time. A call of, 'step on it ladies!' broke the spell the blonde had fallen under. "So will you help me if and when I need it?"
"To help my best friend find happiness again?" Tamsin nodded. "Of course I'll help. Now lets go party up a storm and give those cameras a show they won't soon forget!"
"Bo and Lauren aren't to know about this. It needs to be real, Kenzi."
"You can count on me, Tam Tam. You keep my secret and I'll play along with your plan." Kenzi gave Tamsin a wink and motioned for the blonde to lead the way out of the changing room in their new outfits. The young Dj noted the cameras were trained on them the minute they made their way down past the other cubicles. Putting on a mischievous smile she slapped Tamisin on the ass making the blonde yelp in surprise, "Come on, hot stuff, let's get to the rest of the date. I'm going to make sure it is one you will never forget" ...
Meanwhile, at the mansion Bo watched as Crystal rallied the other contestants around her, insisting that they play a drinking game beside the pool. Bo had had enough of Crystals incessant chatter over dinner and had chosen to go into the hot tub instead. She had caught Lauren's eyes almost pleading with the blonde to accompany her, but she had chosen to head off with the others. Bo was sure that Lauren had wanted to join her and perhaps she had only declined because she didn't want to get kicked out of the house for fraternising with another contestant, but she felt slighted anyway. I would have kept my hands to myself, she thought morosely as she took a drink from her bottle of corona that she had placed in the cup holder. Though even as she thought it, she didn't know whether that was true or not. Bo had rushed to get a seat beside Lauren at the dinner table and she had been unable to resist sitting a little closer than necessary, their thighs touching because of it. She had sat there quietly just enjoying the closeness and hanging on every word the blonde said. She didn't really speak to me during dinner, though, Bo thought with a frown. What if I am imagining it all? What if I am imagining a mutual attraction between us, when there is actually only the crazy one sided infatuation of my own. She shook her head as if trying to shake out these negative thoughts. I felt something between us, I can't have imagined it, could I? She suddenly wished that Kenzi was here to talk to. She took another sip of her beer as she watched Lauren down a shot as the others laughed and shouted whoops of encouragement. Crystals laugh was really starting to get on Bo's nerves and she didn't like the way the wannabe actress kept trying to touch her doctor at every opportunity. It may have looked innocent but she could tell by Lauren's face that it was making her uncomfortable as well. Bo drained her beer and feeling the need for another, stepped out of the tub and walked hurriedly into the house to fetch one.
Lauren felt like she could feel Bo's gaze upon her as she played along with Chystal's ridiculous game. She had wanted to join the sultry brunette in the hot tub the moment she had declared that she didn't want to play the silly drinking game, but the blonde was afraid that her attraction to Bo was already obvious to several of the other contestants in the house. So she had decided to play the game for a little while before excusing herself to join Bo in the hot tub.
"You have to take a drink, Lauren. You better start paying attention or you will be passed out before you know it!" Lauren came back to reality as Crystal squeezed her leg just above the knee. She refrained from cringing at the loud and clingy woman's unwanted touch. Lauren picked up another shot that Evony had so kindly poured for her and slammed it down, the tequila sending warmth throughout her body.
"I think I'll sit the rest of the game out and take a soak in the hot tub," Lauren declared putting down the glass and faking to be slightly more inebriated than she felt. "Tequila goes straight to my head, I'm afraid." Lauren gave everyone a smile and managed to avoid Crystal's hand as it reached out towards her by standing up as quickly as possible and taking a couple of unsteady steps backwards. Everyone else easily accepted Lauren's bowing out of the game except for Nadia, Crystal and Evony. Nadia seemed to decide to help Lauren escape and pushed her glass towards Evony to fill as she dared Crystal to strip down and run around the pool naked.
Lauren didn't look back as she turned and walked away from the group. Her heart was already thumping in her chest with anticipation of spending some time alone with Bo. She really wanted to get to know the stunning brunette better and with Kenzi out with Tamsin this was a great opportunity. Her smile fell when she saw that Bo wasn't in the hot tub. She had been there just minutes before, Lauren was sure of it. The sound of the glass sliding door had her focusing on Bo, clad in a teeny, tiny, black bikini and carrying two bottles of beer back to the steaming, bubbling tub.
Lauren was still wearing her crop top and shorts over her own swimsuit and she felt nervous, but also excited about stripping off her outer layers of clothing in front of Bo. She watched the brunette bend over to place her drinks in the provided beverage holders and her breath hitched with the view of Bo's breasts as they barely stayed within the confines of the two 'barely there' triangles of fabric. She's gorgeous, Lauren thought as she continued to enjoy the view. Her breath hitched and her heart nearly burst out her chest when Bo, as if sensing Lauren's gaze, looked straight at her, the brunette still bent over, her hand gripping the second bottle of beer.
Lauren was sure she looked like a startled deer at that moment and wanted to cringe when she gave the brunette a small wave and an uncertain smile. God! Did I seriously just wave at her! I am such a dork! Bo responded with a bright smile that was full of dimples and Lauren felt as if she would melt with the sudden heat that rose within her. Say something before she thinks you are simple, Lauren!
The blonde gave another small wave, this time motioning to the hot tub, "mind if I join you?"
Bo stood up and Lauren watched intently as the brunette climbed into the steaming water and sat down. "Did you get sick of playing with Crystal and her band of minions?" Lauren's smile faltered and Bo looked stricken for a moment. "I apologise, Lauren. That was mean and I have no idea why I said that. I would love for you to join me." Lauren hesitated and she liked that Bo seemed to almost panic thinking that she had offended her and that the blonde may change her mind.
Lauren put Bo out of her misery and gave her a shy, half smile, "It's okay..." Lauren looked around and found that the two remaining camera men were occupied with Crystal beginning to remove her clothes. Lauren refocused on Bo, "She is quite irritating and needs to be the centre of attention. I had about as much as I could take."
Bo gave her a wide grin, "I had had enough of her just ten minutes into dinner and Evony just seems to encourage her because she knows I can't stand the little twit!" Bo glowered over to where Chrystal was squealing and pretending that getting her kit off wasn't something she wanted to do. She turned back to the woman who had intrigued and fascinated her from the moment she had laid eyes upon her. "Soooo, Lauren. Are you coming in or not. The company and the water will be delightful and feel ever so good, I promise... And not necessarily in that order."
Bo's voice dripped with innuendo and a promise of something both dangerous, but so sorely wanted. Oh my... Does that mean that the water will be delightful and Bo will feel ever so good? As Lauren's eyes met Bo's she was almost shocked by the intense heat and lust that pierced her and made her pulse and ache between her thighs. The blonde was sure that Bo was seeing the exact same desire directed right back at her and she started to unbutton her shirt with slightly unsteady hands...
Author's Note: Hello my faithful readers. I apologise for the slow updates, health issues and a busy social life are to blame. My shoulder is doing better, however, so I am hoping to be able to spend a little more than a couple of hours at a time on my laptop over the coming weeks. I know a lot of you are eager for the next chapter of Dusty and I will try to get it to you sooner rather than later. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and are still finding it different and fun!
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