Decisions

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Chapter 10: Revenge.

Scott jogged along the beach, his pace slowing to a walk as the lights from the villa disappeared. What had he just witnessed? Why was Kate flirting with Gordon when just a few hours earlier it was him she had seemed interested in? He knew that on both of the occasions he had gone to kiss her, she had wanted him to but clearly not anymore. What on earth had happened while they were down in Four's silo? Did he really want an answer to that?

"Hey," said a soft voice from behind him. Scott recognised the voice and made no attempt to turn round to face her.

"Hey," replied Scott.

"You okay?" she asked, moving until she stood in front of him.

"Fine. Thought you would be with Gordon," he said, his eyes finally meeting hers.

Kate could see anger and confusion in his eyes and knew she needed to explain. "I don't like Gordon, Scott. I'm playing him at his own game."

"Huh?"

Kate sat down on the sand and Scott copied her. "I overheard Gordon talking to Alan this morning about what he saw or rather almost saw last night," she began, blushing and biting her lip as she thought about that moment.

Scott's eyes darkened at her words. He was so not going to hear the end of that one now. "Do I even want to know what he was saying?"

"Nope but you might want to know that he told Alan he was going to wind you up by flirting with me."

"So, you thought you would help him?" he questioned, still not really sure what she was getting at.

Kate grinned at Scott, "No, I thought I would try and freak him out. Call it revenge for interrupting us."

"So, let me get this straight, you're going to flirt back with him so he freaks out, thinking you actually like him?" Kate nodded at him and Scott grinned, "That's a brilliant idea. You're quite devious."

"A little bit maybe," she replied, biting her lip again.

"So, what do you have planned next for my little brother then?" he asked, feeling more relaxed and curious as to her plan.

"It's time to up the ante a bit. I need to make him start to wonder if I do like him," she paused for a moment and her smile faded. "You are okay with this, aren't you?"

Scott could see the sudden worry in her eyes and smiled. "I think it's a great idea. He deserves it anyway," he replied. "Can I help?" he asked, his smile becoming an evil grin.

"Yes you can but I think it's time we went back before Gordon comes out here," said Kate, standing up. Scott stood as well and they both began walking back to the villa.

Kate yawned and then grinned, "I've got an idea. Where would Gordon be right now?"

"In the lounge, we're usually in there in the evening unless he's in the pool. Why?" he asked as they reached the path leading up to the villa.

"In about ten minutes, I'm going to comment about going to bed and joke about finding my room. Act like you don't hear me straight away," she explained.

"So, Gordon offers to take you there?" he questioned, realizing her plan.

"Yep and I can drop some more hints," she said, fluttering her eye lashes.

Scott grinned and the two made their way to the lounge.

Kate glanced at her watch and then over to where Scott sat looking over some plans. Scott nodded slightly and turned his attention back to the papers before him.

Yawning, Kate stood up, making sure Gordon was in ear shot. "I think it's time for bed, that's if I can find my room of course."

Gordon grinned and stood up. "I'd be happy to walk you there, Kate," he said, grinning at Scott who raised his head and glared at him.

"Thanks, Gordon," she replied, softly.

Gordon wrapped his arm around Kate and guided her out of the door, missing the grin that crossed his older brother's face.

Virgil, however, had seen it. "We wouldn't be playing Gordon at his own game now would we?" he asked, walking over.

"As if I would stoop so low," replied Scott, grinning back at him.

Gordon and Kate soon reached her room and she turned to face the young man. Gordon grinned and opened the door for her. Kate made to step in and then stopped.

"What a gentleman you are, thank you so much," she said, her hand brushing down his arm.

"That's me," he replied but was a little surprise by the contact. He then got an even bigger shock when she leant in and kissed his cheek.

"Good night, Gordon," she said and closed the door.

Gordon stood staring at the closed door. Had she really just kissed him? Could she be falling for him? Gordon walked away suddenly wondering if he may have gone too far this time.

As the sun rose on Tracy Island, Gordon decided an early morning swim would be the way to start the day. As he approached the pool, he could hear raised voices. He drew nearer and soon realized it was Kate and Scott.

"Oh, come on, Scott, this is really stupid."

"So, you're not trying to seduce my brother, then?" he heard his older brother ask.

Gordon knew he shouldn't listen but he had also figured it was him they were talking about and moved closer.

"What? No, of course, I'm not."

"So, how come you were all over each other when you came back from Four then?"

"He was just being nice. Are you saying I'm not allowed to even get on with your family? I'm not a piece of property, Scott. Plus let's face it; you only invited me here to tell me about that psycho not because you actually wanted me here."

Gordon was surprised by the sheer anger that seemed to be radiating from the young woman. Maybe his plan hadn't been a good idea. He'd only wanted to wind Scott up not actually get between them.

"There's a difference between being nice and what you two were doing," retorted Scott.

"We weren't doing anything, Scott. He was just being friendly, let it go," she said forcefully and Gordon heard her walk away.

Gordon snuck back indoors as Scott stormed off down the beach. This was not good so maybe it was time to end the prank before things got really out of hand. If they hadn't already of course.

Kate walked into the lounge and grinned when she saw that Gordon was all alone. "Perfect," she thought to herself as she approached the red head.

"Hiya, Kate," said Gordon.

"Hi there, stranger, where have you been hiding up all day?" she asked, moving closer to him.

After the argument he had overheard, Gordon knew he had to be careful. He hadn't wanted to actually come between them and stop something before it started. "Oh, just some maintenance to Four," he replied.

Kate sat down on the couch beside him and Gordon shifted away from her slightly. Kate gave a tiny grin and moved closer to him again. Once more Gordon shifted away from her. "Am I making you nervous, Gordon?" she asked, sweetly.

"Uh, no," he replied, quickly.

"It's okay, we're all alone. Everyone else is elsewhere so there's no need to be shy." She edged even closer to him.

Reaching the edge of the couch and unable to move any further, Gordon jumped up. "I umm, should be getting on," he said, making for the door. He really was in serious trouble now.

Kate stood up and placed her hand on his shoulder. "We both know that's not what you want to do. I know you want me, Gordon, just admit it," she said a husky edge filling her voice.

Unseen by Gordon, Scott stood watching just outside the door. He was fighting the urge to laugh at his brother's desperate attempts to escape. He didn't think he had ever seen Gordon look so uncomfortable before.

Gordon turned round to face the young woman and knew he needed to tell her the truth. This had gotten seriously out of hand but he also didn't want to hurt her as she seemed like a genuinely nice person. "Look, Kate, I think you are beautiful and maybe in different circumstances then we probably would hook up but we can't," he explained.

"Why not?" she asked, fully aware of the answer but wanting to make him squirm a little more.

"Because Scott likes you and as much as I enjoy winding my brother up, I'm not going to do that to him," he replied.

"Oh, really?" she questioned, stepping up to him once more.

"Yes, look I'm sorry, Kate, but this was all a joke to wind Scott up," he replied, stepping back slightly.

Kate stepped forward again, "I'm not sure Scott would find it all that funny." She stepped again.

Gordon backed away until he reached the couch; he had previously leapt up from. Kate grinned and pushed him back down onto it. Gordon made to get up again but she pushed him down and then sat on his lap.

"I wonder what Scott would say if he walked in right now?" she questioned, an evil grin now on her face.

The man in question then entered the room. "What the hell is going on?" questioned Scott, storming into the room.

All the color drained from Gordon's face as he struggled to come up with a way to explain all this. "Uh, it's nothing, bro," he began but was cut off.

"Oh, really? Would you care to explain this?" he questioned, gesturing to how they were sat.

"I uh, we uh," stammered Gordon, trying to stand up but discovered Kate was stronger than she looked.

His eyes met Kate's hoping she was going to say something and she grinned at him. Dipping her head to his ear, she spoke softly, "Gotcha."

She then stood up and walked over to Scott. "Nice timing."

"Thanks, that was brilliant and I got every minute on film. The others are going to love it," replied Scott, grinning at his younger brother.

Gordon was still sat on the couch in a stunned silence. It was the arrival of his other brothers that finally reached him.