*The next morning*
If, at the start, Gabriella had some apprehensions about the idea of sleeping under the stars, being the first time she has done so, she nevertheless had a pleasant evening. The sun is just beginning to rise and the brunette tenderly opens her eyes when, to her great surprise, she finds that Daphne has a hand resting on her breast inside her bra. Not expecting it, she takes it off before getting up, being careful not to wake her friend. Once up, Gabriella goes to see the fire and, as it has diminished in intensity, she adds the last pieces of wood to it. Suddenly, being out of stock, Gabriella decides to go get some while waiting for her friend to wake up. In this way, she will be able to feel useful. However, feeling all filthy, she will rinse off before setting off. She had no idea that she would do such things one day. She, who usually does nothing but spend time on her laptop, ventures into the dense forest for the first time. She does not yet know which direction to take, but she sinks deeper and deeper with the intention of returning to the hearth with dry wood and something to eat since they have exhausted all the fruit harvested the day before, before to go to sleep.
An hour later, Gabriella is back on her camp. She is satisfied with her harvest; having found several dry pieces of wood of different sizes and a rod on which are hung five coconuts. As she puts down what she picked up, Daphne opens her eyes.
- Hello Gabriella, launches the 18-year-old girl, straightening up after watching her buttocks before she turns around. How long have you been awake?
- It's been a long time, yes. I had time to take a shower in the sea, to rekindle the fire and to fetch some wood and I found, at the same time, some coconuts. We'll have something drinkable to drink until we find a river.
- "It's too bad I didn't wake up earlier… I would have loved to take my shower with you…" thinks Daphne before finally speaking. Why didn't you wake me up? We could have gone there together! It would have been a nice walk for us.
- You were sleeping so peacefully that I didn't have the heart to wake you up. And then, I wanted to participate in the tasks; otherwise, I would have had the impression that you are doing all the work.
- Have you already forgotten that you caught thirty sardines last night? This is also called participating in tasks.
- It might be, but I wasn't going to sit there idly waiting for you to wake up. There we know we have wood for about two hours. We'll get some later.
- It's nice that you did. How was your first night under the stars?
- I dreaded this moment a lot, but I slept rather well. Although the night wouldn't have been the same if you weren't there.
- Would you believe me if I told you that I could never have slept so well if you weren't with me? Daphne confides in him.
- I don't believe you. You are very comfortable in nature.
- I am, but I've never slept alone in nature. I am often told that I am very resourceful as a girl but, believe it or not, I am also very fearful. Even if I have a fire to light me up, every noise, no matter how simple, would keep me awake. You must have expected how much noise there was during the night, I guess.
- "This is perhaps what explains why she had her hand on my breast this morning. It would be better if I asked him the question…" realizes Gabriella. What happened during the night?
- What do you mean? wonders the blonde. Nothing happened that I know of.
- This morning, when I woke up, you had a hand under my bra and you grabbed my breast.
- It's not possible! wonders Daphne turning red with shame. "How could I do such a thing? I'm attracted to Gabriella, but that's never happened when I sleep in the same bed as my cousins!" I am very sorry. I don't understand how such a thing happened. I will sleep further tonight.
- There's no reason for you to sleep any further.
- I'm sure you're only telling me so that I don't feel bad, says Daphne, still embarrassed.
- I assure you that it did not bother me.
- Normally, I manage to control my urges when I'm awake but, apparently, it's quite the opposite at night. Already that I only have you to discuss, I don't want you to move away from me for something stupid.
- Stop worrying Daphne! I'm not going to distance myself for so little! Who knows, maybe one day we'll sleep together!
- That will never happen… resumes Daphne.
- Why not?
- I once tried to have a serious relationship with a straight woman, but it didn't go well. I have a bad experience.
- I become like a bitch in heat when I want to fuck. Chances are you'll be caught off guard, Gabriella warns her with a smile.
- I hope that day will come quickly, says Daphne, always with a smile. I had no idea you were that kind of girl. You were always in your corner without talking to anyone…
- It's only with the girls in the competition that I'm like that. I am a very open person who has a lot of friends in general.
- Why did you always stay in your corner?
- How do you want to open up to others when, from the first day, the majority of girls look down on you because you wear simple clothes and you have no make-up? Since that day, I swore to myself not to speak to any of the girls in this competition if I was chosen because they were not worth it. I hadn't seen you that day, but I assumed you were like them.
- So, we experienced the same thing, reveals Daphne to him. Unlike you, I can't be a very open person, being homosexual and, as you know very well, we are very frowned upon at Heartland. We live in a democratic country, but we don't have the right to choose our sexual orientation.
- All because of religion! You realize? We were chosen despite the fact that we left simple clothes, no makeup and no jewelry. In the end, we had our chances of winning this contest!
- You would have won… suddenly let go Daphne.
- I don't believe it for a second? says Gabriella.
- I am very serious; moreover, there are several people who thought like me.
- It's impossible Daphne! I haven't won any titles. How could I have won?
- You are the most beautiful and graceful darling.
- You only say it to make me happy...
- Far from it. I'm sincere when I tell you that you would have won. It will surely annoy you that I put the subject back on the carpet, but I constantly think about it and I don't see why you would agree to sleep with me.
- I'm single Daphne and I wouldn't mind embarking on a new adventure with you. You are beautiful, sweet, skillful in nature... What could be better?
- I just have to be patient then...
- "It's incredible. I didn't think I would consider such a thing one day but, oddly, I don't mind. It might be fun to have that experience," Gabriella thought to herself before speaking up. Do you have anything planned for today?
- Spending the day waiting for you to take the first step, jokes Daphne. To answer seriously, what do you say if we visit the island in more depth. Hopefully we'll find a more suitable place to spend the night.
- That's a good idea. I'm tempted to find a more suitable shelter.
- I also have a proposal, but I don't know if you'll like it.
- Always propose.
- Would you like to hunt wild boar? There should be some in this kind of place.
- I like the idea! Gabriella nods. I'm tempted to have meat on the menu.
- Are you the patient type?
- Yes, why?
- We don't know after how long we'll find some. Take! There is something else we can do!
- What? Gabriella asks.
- We could go along the beach! If the others have failed here, we'll find them.
- That's also a good idea. I will opt for this choice. And then, if we come across a boar on the way, we will try to catch it.
- We're not doing so badly so far, Daphne notes with satisfaction. We have a well-maintained fire; we plan to look for a house and it seems we're a couple…
- Excuse me? Gabriella immediately interrupts him.
- I spent a wonderful evening in your company and… continues Daphne, immediately dismissing the question before being interrupted.
- Who said we're a couple?
- It was a joke, she answers him, realizing that she is going too fast. Excuse me Gabriella. I'm speeding things up when I'm supposed to let you go at your own pace.
Daphne is embarrassed. She sees, from Gabriella's reaction, that she has annoyed her and, as she is ashamed, she pretends that there is sand that annoys her in the back and she enters the water and sits with his back to the brunette, letting a few tears flow in the process; she realizes that she is screwing everything up by doing so. Attending this scene, Gabriella is aware that the tone used was a little too harsh and that she should have taken it as a joke, especially since she told him that she would give him a chance. Moments later, not wanting Gabriella to know she cried, Daphne gets up and walks into deeper water before submerging her entire body underwater to hide her tears. Finally getting out of the water about ten minutes later, Daphne slowly returns to the beach dripping with salt water and, without realizing anything, Gabriella approaches her and kisses her. Absolutely not expecting it, Daphne lets herself be completely done. Not understanding what just happened, she watches Gabriella walk away, a smile on her face, before she returns with two coconuts that they will drink before starting their walk.
- Can you explain to me? Daphne asks him, finally speaking.
- Explain to you what?
- The kiss...
- It was clear though. I formalize our couple. I should never have answered you the way I did and I apologize for that. So, as we don't know how long we'll stay on this island, we might as well make our stay here more pleasant…
- "Nice!" Daphne said to herself, wild with joy. "I didn't believe her when she told me she would give me a chance. It's up to me to do everything to make it work between us now." There are a lot of palm trees around here! We can collect some to make a shelter for the hearth.
- I just kissed you and you're talking about picking up leaves? Gabriella stops her, amused. That's very interesting! You know you didn't even give me your feelings?
- Yes, I gave it… Finally, I gave it to myself. It was magical…
- Seriously?
- Yes… It's the most beautiful kiss I've ever had.
- Is this the first time we've kissed you?
- No, but it's the one I hoped for the most. Here, feel how fast my heart is beating...
Daphne takes Gabriella's hand and places it on her chest.
- Wow! It beats super-fast!
- Do you believe me now when I tell you that this moment is magical? I still find it hard to believe that I am not in a dream.
Gabriella pinches her girlfriend's arm.
- Ouch! Daphne jumps before rubbing her arm. It hurts!
- You believe it now that you are not in a dream?
- Yes, I believe so.
Not wanting this moment to end, Daphne kisses him again savoring every second. The ladies close their eyes when Daphne puts her tongue in her girlfriend's mouth while her hand rests on her firm buttocks.
- Are you stopping? she wonders as she begins to get excited.
- I feel like it…
- So what? Undress me and we'll do it!
- It's the first time I saw something so strong. I'm afraid you won't like it and that it will ruin this moment, Daphne explains to him. I hope it won't take you away from me.
- Of course not. When I start a relationship, it's not to end everything overnight. I fully understand your point. We save sex for next time, comforts Gabriella before hugging her.
The ladies begin their walk and take care to admire the place before them. Subtly, Gabriella slides her hand into her girlfriend's. Not expecting it, a smile appears on Daphne's face before she looks at her other half filled with love. A kilometer further on, they see several volcanic rocks sticking out of the sea and they decide to stop there for a short time, just to rest a little. As soon as they arrive, they go upstairs before sitting down. They stare at the horizon for a moment, still clutching each other's hand, before looking at each other and kissing once more passionately while the waves, which crash on the rocks, splash them from time to time. without disturbing them.