Thanks the comments. Glad you are enjoying the story. Some mature content in this chapter. Be warned. And you know the deal. No whining.
Mary Ann sat watching the festivities. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The Skipper was happily dancing with two of the older tribal women.
The Howells dancing and laughing together. The Professor and Ginger seemed to be inseparatable.
Yes everyone was enjoying themselves. Except her. She was alone. Had no one. Not even back home in Kansas.
Her eyes searched the crowd and saw Gilligan with some of the younger tribal people playing some type of game.
Sighing Mary Ann stood up and walked about feeling alone in the world wondering if she would ever get off this island and if she would ever be as happy as the Howells or even Ginger and The Professor appeared to be.
She walked into the jungle clearing and down a dirt path. She shuffled along until she came up to a large rock on which she sat down on. Putting her hands in her face, she began to sob. The tears flowed and she was unable to stop them. Her breathing was short. She felt like a knife was in her heart.
All of a sudden, she heard something. She looked up and saw Gilligan walking towards her with a look of concern on his face.
"Mary Ann are you okay?" He asked.
She quickly wiped the tears from her face. "I'm fine." She said. "I'm..I'm just so…" She started to sob again.
Gilligan sat down next to her on the rock. "What is it? Why are you crying?"
"Gilligan….I….I don't know….I….just feel….so alone. The Howells have each other. Ginger has the Professor….What do I have?"
Gilligan took her hand in his. "You have me." He replied.
Mary Ann turned to him. "Yes I know….I have you as my friend…."
"That's not what I mean." He said.
Mary Ann looked at him in disbelief. "What are you saying?"
"I'm saying…Mary Ann…I…" Gilligan struggled to get the words out he had been wanting to say for so long. Finally they came. "I love you."
Mary Ann sat there motionless. She stared at him not knowing what to do or say. After a few more seconds, she spoke. "You love me?"
"Yes. I've loved you since the day you boarded the Minnow." Gilligan said looking down at his shoes. "I didn't think…I…"
"You…You've loved me all this time?" asked Mary Ann.
"Yes. I didn't think you would love me." replied Gilligan. "I mean I'm so…clumsy and I do stupid things…and…"
He was interrupted by Mary Ann pressing her lips against his.
His hands shook as he raised them to touch her face. His heart was racing as he began to return her kiss.
He pulled her closer deeping their kiss. Mary Ann circled her arms around him tightly. Finally they let go and caught their breath.
Mary Ann looked up at Gilligan who stared back at her. "You love me too?" He asked.
"I do." She replied with tears of joy streaming down her face.
Giving her a silly grin, He pulled her back and began kissing her again. The two locked into a loving embrace at the moonlight shined.
Tribal Camp
Kimmo was speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Howell.
"You say you've been stranded on this island for long time?" He asked of Mr. Howell.
"That's right. Our boat was destroyed. We have no way of getting back home."
"I think I have way for you to return home."
Mrs. Howell's ears perked up. "You do? You can get us back home?"
"Yes. There is a way." replied Kimmo.
"Oh did you hear that Thurston!" exclaimed Mrs. Howell. "We can return home!"
The Skipper overheard and walked over to them. "Did you say there is a way to get off this island?" He asked hopefully.
"Yes. There is. I will show you but it will take time. Come back here in three days. We will need time to prepare."
"Surely we will!" exclaimed the Skipper.
"Okay thank you kind sir!" said Mrs. Howell. "You are marvelous!"
"No need for thanks." said Kimmo. "You are good people. Treat us with respect. For that we will help you."
Gilligan and Mary Ann returned to the camp and the Skipper rushed over to them. "Mary Ann…Gilligan...Kimmo here says he can help us get off the island!"
Mary Ann's eyes went wide. "He can!" She exclaimed. "We really can go back home!"
"Yes. He said it will take some time…but if we return in three days….he can help us!"
"Oh boy!" said Gilligan. "That's great news!"
"I'm going to tell Ginger and Professor right now!" The Skipper hurried over to the couple.
Mary Ann looked at Gilligan. "Wow. We get to return home." She said. "Isn't that…great."
"Yeah it sure is." Gillian said.
"So why do we both feel sad?" asked Mary Ann.
"Maybe it's because that we might not…see each other…" Gilligan said forlornly.
"Yeah I'm going back to my home in Kansas…you…"
Gilligan nodded. "I guess it was pretty silly of us to…"
"I guess."replied Mary Ann.
"I do love you Mary Ann."
"I love you too Gilligan."
"We can at least enjoy these three days…"
Mary Ann smiled. "You're right. We can."
Gilligan took Mary Ann's hand and lead her out to the dance area.
He watched her smiling as she danced. Love her smile. Wanted to memorize every curve of her face. He would hold it in his memory forever.
"Wow." said Ginger to the Professor. "We have a way off the island."
"I know. I can't believe it. We can finally head back home."
"And be together." Ginger added.
The Professor smiled at her. "You think I was leaving you you are mistaken. Someone has to let all those Hollywood actors and producers know you are no longer available."
Ginger grinned. "I love you." She placed a kiss on his lips.
Kawan overheard their conversation and grinned to himself. So this Princess Ginger wasn't really a princess. Lived in some place called Hollywood with actors and producers. Must be one of those movie stars he had heard about. So they turned his Rose into a shameless movie star. Perfect. Just perfect.
Soon he would be able to expose them all for the liars they are. Prove that they had manipulated Rose. Used some magic on her. Some hideous spell. He would break the spell. And be rid of this Professor once and for all.
Kawan glanced over at Mary Ann and Gilligan. Those fools. I will deal with them as well. That no good so called servant girl. I bet she is some kind of witch.
Cast the spell upon Rose. Most likely with the help of that goofy looking man with her. He was probably a witch too. They would all pay. Every last one of them. The so-called King and Queen will suffer. How dare they pretend to be royalty! They were all liars! Fiends! And he will be rid of them.
He will save the Professor for last. He will be the last that he will take care of.
He wanted Princess Rose to see him be eliminated. Know what a fraud he truly was. She will be horrified to learn how she was deceived and demand that Kawan defend her honor. And he will. He will do whatever it takes to make sure they are all destroyed.
Kawan knew however he needed to be careful. He couldn't just go to Kimmo and tell him what he had heard. Kimmo would not believe him and accuse him of bring shame to the tribe. No. He needed to get proof. And to do that, he would follow them all back to their side of the island. Gather all the proof he needed. After he did, he would start by taking that young brunette. He would use her as bait to then eliminate the tall skinny one. And then he would move to the older man that seemed to be the buddy of the skinny one. And then the fake king and queen and then…oh then…he would have his joy…take his time….the Professor will suffer like never before. He, Kawan, was a skilled warrior and he would savor this victory. When it was over, he and Rose could be united in marriage. No one will dare come between them ever again.
The festival came to a close and they all said their good byes to the tribe promising they would return in three days as instructed by Kimmo.
They headed out into the jungle walking back to their camp.
Ginger linked her arm in with the Professor feeling happy. Not only was she able to tell the Professor how she felt, they were all going home. And she and the Professor could start a life together. They both lived in California. He taught science at UCLA. It was perfect. Almost. There wasn't a marriage. Oh she wished there would be. Maybe someday. Maybe…She looked at him smiling. Someday.
They arrived back at their camp and looked around.
"Just think. In a few days we can leave this all behind!" exclaimed the Skipper.
"I can't want to return back home to our beautiful home!" said Mrs. Howell. "I miss it so."
"Me too my love." said Mr. Howell.
Ginger turned to the Professor. "Home…I can't wait to see it again."
"Me too." He said. "Back to being around other people again. Not just the seven of us."
"Well I never minded being around you." said Ginger with a sparkle in her eye as she leaned in and placed a kiss on his lips.
The others were in shock as to what they were witnessing.
Ginger let go of the Professor and looked at everyone. "What? I love him. You surprised?" She asked of them.
Before they could respond, Ginger took the Professor's hand and lead him into his hut. She firmly shut the door behind them.
The Howells looked a each other and said nothing as they returned to their hut.
The Skipper shrugged and headed to the hut he shared with Gilligan.
Gilligan and Mary Ann were left alone. "I'm not sleepy." said Gilligan. "Want to just hang out here for awhile."
"How about we take a walk down to the lagoon." suggested Mary Ann.
"Sure okay." Gilligan said nodding.
The two walked to the lagoon and looked out at the water.
Gilligan spoke. "Pretty incredible about Ginger and the Professor huh."
"Yeah it is." agreed Mary Ann. "Who knew this whole time they were in love with each other."
"You think they were in love all this time?"
"I do. I think Ginger was smitten when we were on the Minnow. She kept flirting with him and he didn't seem to mind her company one bit." She said with a smile.
"That's true." Gilligan said. "I remember that. I also remember…thinking…how pretty you were." Gilligan said somewhat bashfully.
"You did?" She asked with a smile.
"I did." He replied his face slightly red.
"You know.." said Mary Ann. "I actually…I thought you were…kind of cute."
Gilligan was stunned and looked up at her. "You did?"
"I did." She said. "I don't know…there was just….something about you.."
They both gazed at each other. Not speaking.
"You are still pretty. I think you've gotten prettier." Gilligan said softly.
"I think you've grown more handsome." Mary Ann stated in a whisper.
Gilligan slowly moved closer and took Mary Ann's face in his hands. She closed her eyes as he brought his lips closer touching hers.
Professor's Hut
"Well I think we surprised everyone." laughed Ginger.
"I think so." agreed the Professor.
Ginger moved close to him wrapping her arms around him. "Let's forget about them." She said. "I just want to be with you."
"I couldn't agree more." He replied.
Their lips met and were locked in a deep passionate kiss.
The Professor broke the kiss to slowly lift up the purple silk top she was wearing.
His eyes took in her bare breasts. He gently touched one with his hand, caressing her soft skin. Then he lifted his hand fondling her other breasts.
He brought his lips to hers again. Ginger's fingers fumbled with the buttons on his shirt and pulled it off.
The rest of Ginger's silk garment was discarded along with the Professor's clothes.
He gently laid her down on the bed. Ginger looked up at him tenderly letting him know she wanted him.
His mouth came down on hers and they kissed passionately holding each other tight.
Ginger's hands moved up and down his back. Her fingers then pressing into his flesh. His own hand found her and began to cause her intense pleasure.."Oh..God." She said letting out a soft moan.
His lips kissed her neck and shoulders then found her breasts again. His tongue touching her erect hard nipples.
Ginger bit her lip at the pleasure she was receiving "Yess..Yes Roy…" She could feel herself starting to climax.
The Professor removed his hand and moved inside her. Ginger felt as if she was on fire. "Yes. Oh Roy yes!" She exclaimed. She could feel herself starting to climax again as he quickened his pace. "Roy! Oh God!" She moaned again and again.
Finally they two shouted out together and sunk on the bed.
Ginger smiled laid back on the bed.
He leaned over her gently brushing back her hair. "I love you Ginger." He said.
"I love you too Roy. More than I ever loved any man."
He kissed the side of her head and then down to her neck.
"Professor.." She giggled. "Again?"
"Yes but not just yet." He responded. "I want to ask you something."
"What is it?" Ginger said looking up at him.
"I want to know…Ginger…when we return back home….Would you marry me?"