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I guess sometimes we all get some kind of haunted

some kind of haunted

And I never think of them

Except on midnights like this

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Did Jasleen and her partner ever get a text that they were dumped? Cause I kept thinking that Rewan and Mei were making everyone vote just to fuck with them. Did anyone get confirmation that it wasn't just Rewan and Mei being messy?

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For a second there I thought we were gonna get a Dani/Jasleen love story, with the tension between those two!

Dani keeps having moments where she's really sweet, it's only when she sees (1) Jasleen or (2) MC with her OG and/or current LI that she starts acting out. What straight explanation is there for that?

Side note: My current LI is Irena, so not only does Dani appear to be jealous of a wlw relationship, but her telling MC she's potentially stealing whomever MC wants to couple up with implies Dani coupling up with Irena.

In conclusion, my headcanon is Dani is a closeted lesbian.

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This from last episode but this shi is still killin me he wanted Matt and Keziah OUT the picture

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Every. Single. Week. I've been wanting to write "wait this season is actually really good!"

And every. Single. Week. The ptsd of the past seasons hits me, saying "What if it turns bad though?"

I think it's time though - Season 12 is great and here's why:

I don't mind being railroaded a little if it means fully fleshed out characters. They've tried to do that in the past, but for the first time this season without keeping MC single for ages.

The season is a little gimmicky with the whole secrets thing, but for the first time without it sucking. Fusebox seems to have realized that the worst possible gimmick is giving MC too much of a backstory, and bringing that backstory into the villa (aka an ex or a sibling).

A big problem in the past seasons was that everyone was obsessed with MC, always. I think that was successfully toned down this season by focusing more on drama (aka secrets) - and it actually feels realistic this time?? There is no longer the "person who hates MC is comically evil" trope, just people who like being a little messy, people who make mistakes, people who have their own little vendettas. Instead we have mysteries to solve that still introduce drama while staying within the Love Island realm.

More on the secrets: They were spread out over the season which gave the impression that some of this plot was actually thought out instead of writers scrambling to crank out a new volume every week. GUYS, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR TIME DEVELOPING PLOT AND CHARACTERS! And it makes me way more likely to spend gems, too!

Speaking of: I loved the gem scenes! They weren't necessary but they offered a lot. And depending on which you choose you can make your either secret obsessed or a don't-mess-with-me drama queen or a straight-up hoe (or all of the above)

BESTIE SLOWBURN ROMANCE WHEN?? Shoutout to whoever keeps posting about being on a boy-bestie Gryff route cause GIRL SAME!! I'm really hoping we'll get to run away with him during the finale!

If not, I'll happily stick with Irena. I looove that you get to say MC is queer but I'm not into [female LI] - and they'll actually respect that and leave you alone!

Same with the male LIs actually: Your OG LI still pines for you but also leaves you space for other routes. Same with casa boy Matt. I loooved this volume's scenes (volume XI) with all LIs literally telling you that! Like "Yes I thought we had chemistry but I'm not irrationally in love with you, so you do you and I'll do me".

A (possibly) MAJOR LI DELIBERATELY PISSING MC OFF!!!! I'LL SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS, MATT KISSING DANI TO MAKE MC JEALOUS WAS HOT!!!

I just love when MC gets rejected sometimes (not by all, we don't need a repeat of Ex In The Villa!! This is still a romance game!). It gets so boring when MC flirts with someone one (1) time and they're instantly putty in her hands. I think that's why I was so obsessed with Hamish and Jesse, and why this season I'm trying to pursue boy bestie Gryff. But it's not just him, same with Nathan choosing Tori over MC, Joshua liking Keziah more, Dante... okay, I'm a little mad about Dante cause that boy is prettyyyy. Come to think of it, maybe they overdid it a little but my point stands: Don't give MC everything she wants! Let us pine!!

Side note on Joshua: seeming sweetiepie that turns out kinda icky done right! Take notes, s5 Johnny/Nicolas! He starts out cute, does some iffy things, but is (depending on your perspective) never an outright villain. Just a bit of a prick.

Bring! Back! Banter!! I love watching all the islanders having fun with each other, like the s2 scene where they come up with words to prank the new islanders (homebrew/ding/al dente). It also helps with fleshing out characters' relationships towards one another, and I think s12 was a step in the right direction in that regard. Knowing the dynamics (and them stayinG CONSISTENT) makes it feel more real.

Final Point: I loved the sprite customization options this season. Special shoutout to all the heartrate challenge outfits, literally EVERYONE LOOKED SO GOOOOOOD!!!! (and Joshua was also there)

Okay, that's it for now. High hopes for the finale!

Let's hope Fusebox has learned their lesson and take their time developing s13 before announcing it.

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BIG YESS TO MATT TRYING TO MAKE MC JEALOUS, WHY IS THAT SO HOT??

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Oh he’s—

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Hideaway hot tub ~ Gryff

Maybe my mind is in the gutter, but this made me giggle 🤭 ��💦

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Well he got me back, didn’t take much

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Let's be honest Kami is gorgeous so fusebox just did him dirty. Well this is my "sorry Kami, but i met my man" goodbye gift lol

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I did it. Took me so long after such a long pause in drawing hot boys, but Matt inspired me, yay! 😍

I love that his sprite has birthmarks, i studied them all thoroughly lol (so unlike his hand that looks so wrong despite me using so many references, they are very accurate haha)

Also drawing leather is a challenge 😩

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how it feels every volume having to find out whose secret was just revealed

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Anyone else annoyed we don't get any apology or explanation from our partner for how they ranked us in the challenge? Like bitch I knew you didn't do anything last night what do you mean you thought our kiss was a 5 and you thought it was Mei 💀

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I would have payed many gems to throw a fit over our partner calling us Mei! LET ME CUSS OUT MY LI PLS!!

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Ramblings 🗣️

The reason characters like Rewan and Nathan are so compelling is because they are unique. They have their own personalities and story lines. Fb is stuck on continually merging the OG boys which is so boring and uninteresting. Like if I want to post about Gryff saying something cute, that’s somebody else’s Darin or Kami saying the same thing. How are we supposed to be excited about these pixels, if they don’t even have their own character?

It’s not like this is new, but it’s just gotten worse through the seasons. It’s why we end up wanting the unromanceable characters because we can band together and blab about why we love/hate them so much 🖤 That used to be such a large (and fun) part of the game, and I miss it 😿

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SHY AFFECTION PROMPTS—

Walking side by side, the back of their fingers brushing—too shy to initiate hand-holding.

Teasing the tips of person B’s hair between their fingers, watching their fingers, unable to meet B’s gaze.

Subtle acts of service: opening a door for them, covering cornered edges when the other bends down to pick something up, purchasing something of the other’s interest.

”You look—uh, good. You look good.” Stammering, trying to appear confident when complimenting the other. Cue the throat clearing and avoidance of eye-contact.

Hesitant smiles and blushy cheeks.

Person A about to say something before thinking against it and closing their mouth.

Agonising slow-paced romance.

Person B sticking by person A’s side while they’re sick and stuck to bed rest, despite A’s warning of getting them sick too.

Thoughtful picnic dates.

Almost confessions.

”I care about you, and I want the best for you.”

Friends to lovers.

Looking for each other in social settings.

“You mean more to me than that.”

”Come on, we’re friends.” “Are we really?”

Angsty confessions after built up feelings being hidden.

Everyone can see it but them.

“We’re just friends!” “With how B is looking at you now? I don’t think you’re just friends.”

Starry night skies, damp grass, and deep talks about life.

B learning about A’s body insecurities and finding that it’s their favourite part of them.

Love-fuelled kisses under whispering nights.

So deeply in love that it almost makes their friends uncomfortable to witness.

Feathery forehead kisses.

Neither of them raise their voice—a love so gentle and kind that it makes your teeth rot.

Either one has social anxiety and the other orders for them at cafes and restaurants, or both of them do and one disregards their own anxiety and steps up.

Late nights cuddled up and quiet giggles.

”You’re everything I’ve ever dreamed of.”

”I want our kids to have your eyes.”

Inside jokes that literally no one understands.

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flirty or threatening? dialogue prompts

@celestialwrites for more!!

“good god, you are a pain.” “then why are you even here?” “maybe i’m a masochist.”

“say that again i dare you.” “what are you going to do about it if i do?”

“your existence unnerves me.” “aw, i’m flattered.”

“hi honey.” “don’t honey me, you just threw a book at me!”

“huh, you know when you’re not scowling at me your eyes look a little more blue than green.”

“what if one day you wandered off a cliff?” “would you join me?”

“sometimes i feel like you want to get hit.” “by you? most certainly.”

“miss me?” “i had wondered where my headache went.”

“you are certainly interesting.” “is that a compliment or are you making fun of me?” “yes.”

“i’m not docile by any means.” “i’ve noticed, i notice everything about you.”

“i need help to bury a body.” “and you thought of me? aw.” “actually, i’m the only one that would miss you if you went to prison.” “you’d miss me?”

“i hate you!” “as long as you feel something towards me.”

“watch it!” “it’s cute how easy i can rile you up.”

“do you truly hate me?” “i wish that was possible.”

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