The producers apparently had challenges planned. At least, a tent challenge wasn’t the worst thing they could come up with. Rian sighed as she looked at their couple’s tent. It wasn’t the worst, but it wasn’t the best, either. Perhaps she could spruce it up. She walked over to the kitchen and smiled… Fairy lights that would work.

Seb stepped into the kitchen and watched curiously for a moment as Rian was taking down the light. “What are you doing?”

“I thought I’d make the tent a bit cozier,” Rian said.

Seb looked at her and smiled. “That’s weird, but I like weird. So I’ll help.” He reached over to help her off the counter.

“How do you think Doom is doing?” Rian asked.

“I try not to think about it too much, or I’ll worry. I know Doom’s in excellent hands.” Seb said.

“Have you thought about what you’re going to name the kittens?” Rian asked.

Seb looked confused for a moment. “Not really.”

“You could name them after Islanders,” Rian suggested. “Like if one of the kittens can explain in detail why it thinks wet food is objectively better than biscuits, you can call it Bill.” She chuckled at the thought.

Seb laughed. “And ‘Harry’ can be the kitten with the most relentless ambition in its eyes.”

“And Genevieve can be… I can’t find one for Viv. She’s just a really nice person.” Seb sighed.

“I think you fancy her,” Rian teased lightly. “Viv’s the kind of person who would wait for your bus with you in the cold just to keep you company.”

“She’s the type of girl I would never fall for because that wouldn’t be me.” Seb sighed.

“You go for bad girls then?” Rian asked. Seb nodded. “It can’t hurt to try something new.”

Seb chuckled derisively. “If I was good at picking girlfriends, I wouldn’t be here in the first place.”

“I can’t argue that but I will argue that I think you are great, and the right person will see it,” Rian replied.

Seb flushed but shot her smile. He quickly plucked the rest of the fairy lights down and handed them to her. She gave him a quick hug. “Thanks, Seb.”

“Sure,” Seb still looked slightly embarrassed.

“I’m going to get the rest of my supplies,” Rian said, giving him a wave as she walked toward the Villa. She grabbed some pillows, blankets, and the duvet from their bed and headed back out to the tent. Bill was off talking to the other islanders. So she quickly situated the inside of the tent and opened the flaps wide.

Rian had just joined the others when someone’s phone beeped. “It’s me,” Nicky said, “We have to pick the couple who has the best tent. You can’t pick yourself.” The Islanders walked back toward the tents.

“Whoa, Rian, marvelous job.” Seb said, “I’m kind of jealous. Can we all just cram into your tent?”

Rian shot him a mischievous grin. “No.”

“Humph fair,” Seb said.

“What happened to the tent, babe?” Bill’s surprise was almost comical.

“I thought it might be nice to cozy it up,” Rian replied.

“Best tent ever,” Bill beamed.

“I wanted it to look good for you,” Rian said.

“So, who do you think has the best tent?” Bill asked.

“Since we can’t vote for ourselves,” Rian teased. “I think Elladine and Nicky did pretty well.”

“Agreed,” Bill said, smiling.

Elladine beamed as Nicky slid his arm around her waist. “Thankfully, she knew how to do it. I would have been lost.”

“I think Bill and Rian’s tent is the best,” Seb said.

“I think so too,” Elladine said, looking through the open flap.

“Yeah, Rian gets my vote too. It looks so comfy.” Iona said.

“And mine.” Miki and AJ said at the same time.

“Agreed.” Camilo smiled.

“It’s definitely the nicest on here.” Harry nodded.

Rian’s phone buzzed loudly. The Islanders looked at her expectantly. “We won and…” She quickly scanned the message. “We get to pick out the food for tonight’s meal.”

“Nice, let’s find something everyone can enjoy,” Bill said.

Miki peered into her tent. “I want to do mine up the way Rian did with pillows and stuff.”

“Me too!” AJ said.

“Why? It’s not like we’re sleeping out here.” Nicky scoffed.

Rian’s phone buzzed again. She read the message before turning to the others. “Apparently, we are camping in our tents tonight.”

“Yay!” Miki and AJ high five.