28 - bullseye

VILLA VILLAGE
bora bora, french polynesia
tuesday
june 10, 2024
9am

as callum got dressed after his shower, i was laying on the bed on my phone. "did you know that callum turner is ambidextrous?" i said to him.

callum looked up from what he was doing, chuckling at my random piece of knowledge. "are you looking at my wikipedia page?" he teased, walking over to me.

i shook my head. "nope, i'm looking at '49 facts about callum turner...it's just some random website. and may i say, i'm learning a lot." i said as i continued scrolling.

callum climbed onto the bed beside me, peering over my shoulder at the article. "oh yeah? and what kind of things are you learning about me?" he piqued, a trace of amusement in his voice.

"you're skilled in martial arts?" i said with a small laugh.

he chuckled and nodded. "yep. trained in martial arts for over a decade. mostly taekwondo and jiu-jitsu." he explained.

i was slightly impressed. i didn't know he was so skilled in combat. "that's badass, i must say." i commented, looking up from my phone to meet his gaze.

"yeah, it's a useful skill to have." he replied nonchalantly. "what else does it say about me?" he asked, curious.

i looked back at my phone and scrolled, "you have amazing fashion taste...already knew that." i scrolled again, "hey! you're multilingual and can speak french and italian."

callum smiled at the fashion compliment. he was always careful about his appearance. "and yeah, i'm bilingual. fluent in french and italian." he confirmed, a hint of pride in his voice.

i shook my head with a big smile on my face. "i never knew that."

callum chuckled, his smile matching mine. "there's a lot you don't know about me, love." he replied, his words carrying a hint of playfulness.

i rolled my eyes but couldn't help the small giggle that escaped me. "clearly." i quipped back, returning my attention to the article. "it says you're a fan of video games."

callum nodded again, his expression lighting up slightly. "oh yeah. i'm a bit of a gamer. it's a guilty pleasure of mine." he confessed, not ashamed of his love for gaming.

i laughed and got up from the bed. "i'm gonna go shower." i informed him.

callum nodded, watching me stand up. "alright, love. i'll be here..." he said, his gaze trailing over my figure.

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DINING HALL
bora bora, french polynesia
10am

as callum and i walked into the dining hall that my family had rented out, everyone was there. the kids, nanny's, my family and the guests.

"morning everyone." i said as i grabbed a chair next to kendall.

the others all greeted us with a mix of "good morning" and "hi" as we settled at the table. they were all enjoying breakfast, the atmosphere light and chatty.

i looked around at the group. the kids were in high spirits, already excited for the day. i could tell today was going to be chaotic, but fun.

callum then spoke up to the group, "so what's the plan for today?"

khloe took a sip of her coffee before answering, "well, we've got parasailing and snorkeling lined up this morning. and this afternoon we're going to take everyone to see a traditional polynesian show."

the kids gasped and eyes widened with excitement, clearly already loving the sound of the plan. i could see the wheels turning in their heads as they began to imagine all the fun they would be having.

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WATER
PARASAILING
bora bora, french polynesia
12pm

we all listened intently to what the parasailing guards were telling us.

they were going over the safety precautions and instructions, making sure everyone was clear on the guidelines. the kids were shifting in their seats with eager anticipation as they waited for their turn to fly high above the water.

callum stood beside me, a hand resting on my hip. he was equally as excited as the rest. i could feel his anticipation radiating off of him.

"all kids must go with an adult. there's two to a parasail, so separate off how you'd like." the man said.

the group began to strategize who would go with who. khloé was immediately paired with mason, my mom was paired with penelope, kim with north and saint, kendall with psalm and chicago. timothée and kylie with aire and scott with reign. while kourtney and travis sat it out.

callum and i exchanged a glance, seeing stormi standing there looking a bit out of place. "we'll take stormi," callum volunteered, giving me a small smile.

i nodded, giving him a grateful look. i knew stormi could be handful, but i also knew callum had a way with kids.

"thank you so much." kylie said with a smile.

"of course." callum replied with a shrug, as if it was nothing. he then knelt down to stormi's level and spoke to her in a friendly tone.

the man spoke up again, "who wants to go first?"

the kids erupted into a chorus of "me! me!" they all wanted to go first. it was obvious they were excited to take flight.

"well, i think i heard her first." the man said as he pointed to stormi.

stormi's eyes widened as she was picked to go first. she was both excited and a little nervous, but mostly, she was eager to get up in the air.

i put my hand on her shoulders, "alright, let's get geared up."

stormi nodded, a mix of nerves and anticipation in her eyes. together, we followed callum over to grab the necessary gear for us to safely fly through the air.

we put on our safety harnesses, and i made sure that stormi's was secured properly. she was practically shaking with excitement, ready to soar high.

"you ready, storm?" callum asked her, his voice gentle and encouraging.

stormi nodded again, more sure this time. "yes!" she replied, her voice filled with determination. callum smiled and gave her arm a reassuring squeeze.

once we were all geared up, we headed over to the boat that would take us out into the water. callum helped me into the boat, his touch soft and supportive.

we climbed into the small boat, taking our seats. soon the motor started, and we were off. callum held my hand as the boat picked up speed, pulling the parasail through the clear blue water.

the breeze blew through our hair as the boat glided smoothly across the water. stormi was practically bouncing in her seat, her eyes wide with excitement. i could feel her anticipation in the air, it was almost contagious.

finally, we were far enough from the shore. the boat slowed down and the instructor gave us the signal to prepare for takeoff. callum took a deep breath, his eyes meeting mine as we both prepared to take off.

"hold on tightly, storm." callum told stormi, his voice steady and calm. stormi gripped tight onto him, looking nervous but also thrilled.

and with that, we were airborne. the parasail lifted us into the air above the water, gently pulled by the boat. the view was breathtaking, a paradise of clear blue water and beautiful greenery.

stormi was absolutely loving it, giggling and exclaiming with pure joy. we smiled, watching her enjoy the experience.

as we continued to sail through the air, all my worries slipped away. it was just me, callum, and stormi. i couldn't help but feel a sense of peace and exhilaration.

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after a few minutes of gracefully soaring through the air, we finally returned back down to the water. the boat pulled us back up to the shore, and we were safely back on solid ground.

i smiled at the others and nodded. "that was amazing."

"i'm sure it was." my mom said with a big smile.

stormi was practically buzzing with energy, describing every dip and turn of the experience to kylie and timothée.

callum chuckled, watching stormi gush about the parasailing. i could feel his hand holding mine, his touch a comforting presence.

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WATER
SNORKELING
bora bora, french polynesia
2pm

we arrived at the spot where we would be snorkeling, and the kids were absolutely thrilled. the water was crystal clear, and the corals were vibrant. again, kourtney sat this one out with her husband. she sat with some of the other kids who were too young.

one of the diving instructors approached the group, giving them a safety talk. they made sure everyone knew how to use their equipment properly and gave them some tips for spotting the best fish.

the kids listened intently, anxious to get into the water and explore the colourful underwater world. callum was already getting himself set up with his gear.

"someone's ready." i teased in his ear.

callum chuckled, looking up from his mask. "can you blame me? i am on vacation after all." he joked, his smile lighthearted.

i chuckled and rolled my eyes, but in truth, i loved his enthusiasm. "i guess not. but don't get too ahead of yourself." i teased, giving him a playful shove.

callum grinned and pushed me back, jokingly. "i'll try not to, love." he retorted, his voice laced with amusement.

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after gearing up, we all jumped into the water. the water felt cool and soothing against my skin. the kids were already swimming around, exploring the colorful corals and trying to spot the different kinds of fish.

callum and i started swimming alongside the kids, watching them in awe. they were completely in their element, their little faces full of amazement as they observed the underwater world.

he pointed out a particularly large pufferfish, and we both watched as it floated past us lazily. i couldn't help but laugh at its comical appearance.

the kids were having the time of their lives, giggling and pointing at different things they saw. i watched as north found a pair of clown fish, and saint tried to imitate a pufferfish.

we all continued swimming and exploring together, marveling at the wonders of the coral reefs. callum stayed close to me, occasionally pointing out a particularly interesting sea creature or swimming close so he could hear me better.

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we eventually came out of the water, our bodies slightly fatigued but our spirits still high. we sat on the shore, taking a break and talking about the amazing sights we had seen.

"that was beautiful." i said as i took off the heavy weighted gear.

"agreed." callum nodded, his eyes still filled with wonder. "i've never seen anything like it." he said with a small smile on his face.

kourtney then walked over to us. "so did you two have fun?" she asked with raised eyebrows.

i smiled at my sister, trying to keep things civil. "yeah, it was really great. you should've come along." i replied, knowing full well that kourtney's interests lay elsewhere.

"you know how i feel about those kinds of activities." she replied with a dismissive wave of her hand.

i chuckled, shaking my head. "yeah, i know. but you're missing out." i responded gently. i knew kourtney well enough to know that pushing her wouldn't get me anywhere.

"i'm sure i am." she said dryly, her tone making it clear she was uninterested. callum watched the exchange with a slight smile on his face, clearly amused by the dynamic between us. kourtney turned her attention to callum. "you enjoyed the snorkeling?" she asked, a slightly suspicious look in her eyes.

callum, sensing the subtle tension, kept his tone light and nonchalant. "yeah, it was great. the corals and fish were incredible." he replied, choosing his words carefully in order to keep the peace.

kourtney nodded, her expression still slightly skeptical. "i'm sure." she responded, her voice laced with a touch of doubt.

scott approached, his usual playful demeanor and laidback approach in full force. he slapped callum on the back in a friendly gesture. "hey, man. enjoying yourself?" he asked with a smirk.

callum chuckled, returning scott's friendly slap. "yeah, it's been great so far. just exploring the sights." he replied, his eyes flickering over to me for a brief moment.

scott noticed the subtle glance, a knowing look on his face. "uh-huh, i'm sure the sights are just fascinating." he joked, his tone playful, but not without a hint of suggestive innuendo.

kourtney rolled her eyes. "well, we're heading in. see you guys tonight for the show and then the dinner." she said as her husband, travis, came over.

i nodded in agreement, thankful that scott's presence had diffused some of the tension. "sounds good. see you later." i replied, watching as kourtney and travis walked away.

once they were out of earshot, scott looked at me and callum with a sly grin. "so, the two of you are doing well i see." he teased, his eyebrows wiggling suggestively.

i rolled my eyes again, but couldn't help the flush that crept up my cheeks at his comment. "oh, shut up, scott." i said playfully, giving him a light shove.

scott chuckled, his amusement evident. "hey, i'm just making an observation." he quipped, holding his hands up in mock surrender.

"i think we're gonna head in too." i said as i held onto callum's hand.

callum nodded, his hand squeezing mine in agreement. "yeah, it's been a long day."

scott winked at us, his playful demeanor still in full force. "i bet it has." he joked, causing me to roll my eyes once more.

i shook my head, unable to keep a small smile from forming. scott's banter was always lighthearted and entertaining. "see you tonight, scott." i said as callum and i started walking away.

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OUTDOOR DINING HALL
POLYNESIAN LUAU SHOW
bora bora, french polynesia
7pm

we arrived at the outdoor dining hall where a traditional polynesian luau show was about to begin. the surroundings were breathtaking, torches casting an ambient light against the night sky, and a sweet scent of floral leis filling the air.

all of a sudden i saw a camera crew. i raised my eyebrows as i walked over to my mom and whispered in her ear, "what's the camera crew for?"

kris looked slightly guilty as she turned to me, a sheepish smile on her face. "well, we have to film for the new season of the kardashians." she explained, sounding like she was justifying the decision.

i raised an eyebrow, not entirely surprised by the revelation. filming for the tv show was a constant thing. it was practically a way of life. "oh." i said with a sigh as i took my seat next to callum at the table.

"cute dress." kendall said to me as she sat across.

i glanced down at my purple bandeau sundress, a bashful smile on my face. "thanks. yours is really nice too." i replied, admiring kendall's colorful, elegant summer dress.

"oh, i got this on my last trip to japan." she said proudly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "they have the most amazing fashion."

i nodded in agreement, knowing that kendall loved to shop and find unique pieces. "typical kendall, always finding the hottest fashion." i teased gently.

kendall chuckled, rolling her eyes lightly. "can you blame me? fashion is life." she retorted, her tone playful.

i laughed softly and looked over at kourtney who was drinking some kind of alcohol. "slow down, kourt." khloé said with a laugh.

kourtney shot a glare at khloé, but her voice slightly slurred as she spoke. "i'm fine, khloé. i can handle my alcohol." she responded, taking another sip of her drink.

khloé raised an amused eyebrow at kourtney's response. "yeah, you're really convincing me there, kourt." she said sarcastically, clearly not believing her older sister.

"where are the kids?" i asked the table of adults.

kim, sitting next to khloé, chimed in. "they're in their villas with their nannies. they're exhausted after all the activities today." she explained, taking a sip of her drink.

i nodded but was startled when a camera worker started to mic me up.

i suppressed a sigh, knowing that this was just part of the process. "just act natural." my mom mouthed to me as the microphone was attached.

i nodded and watched as callum got mic'd up next to me.  callum took it in stride, seemingly unfazed by the crews and cameras around us. he reached over and discreetly squeezed my hand under the table, offering a reassuring smile.

the luau show began, and the performers danced and sang to traditional polynesian songs, creating an enchanting and captivating atmosphere. i tried to focus on the show, but the camera crew made it slightly distracting.

as dinner was served, i started to relax a bit, trying not to pay too much attention to the cameras. callum and i talked quietly amongst ourselves, enjoying the food and each other's company.

at one point, callum leaned in close, his voice just loud enough for me to hear. "you alright?" he asked, noticing the slight tension in my shoulders.

i smiled weakly, appreciating his concern. "yeah, just trying to pretend the cameras aren't here." i replied, forcing myself to relax.

callum chuckled softly, his hand reaching under the table to rest on my thigh. "well, i'd say you're doing a pretty good job." he said, giving my leg a gentle squeeze.

i felt myself relax slightly under his touch, the warmth of his hand providing some comfort. "thanks." i whispered, giving him a small smile.

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the night passed with the delicious food and the mesmerizing performances. the camera crew flitted around us, capturing different moments and candid conversations.

as the night started to wind down, scott stood up from the table, a lazy smile on his face. "well, i'm gonna call it a night." he announced, stretching his arms above his head.

"already?" khloé teased, an amused expression on her face. "it's not even that late, scott."

scott smirked, clearly not bothered by khloé's comment. "i'm partied out for the night, my friends. i need my beauty sleep." he retorted, his usual playful demeanor intact.

"goodnight, scott." callum and i said in unison.

scott grinned, giving us a mock salute. "night, lovebirds." he teased, flashing us a knowing smile before leaving the table.

as the night wore on, kourtney's alcohol consumption had caught up with her. she was clearly tipsy, her words slurring slightly as she spoke. khloé and kim exchanged worried glances.

"kourtney, i think you've had enough." khloé said concerned, trying to take the glass out of her hand.

kourtney pulled her hand away, the alcohol making her defensive. "don't tell me what to do, khloé. i'm fine." she said defiantly, her voice slightly raised in volume.

"kourt, i think khloé's right." i chimed in.

kourtney swung her head in my direction, her eyes narrowing as she looked at me. "oh, now kacey's ganging up on me too?" she snapped, her tone suddenly hostile.

"that's not what i'm saying, kourtney." i retorted, trying to remain calm despite her aggressive demeanor. "we're just worried about you."

kourtney rolled her eyes, clearly not interested in hearing our concerns. "worry about yourselves. i can handle my own business." she said in a mocking tone, causing the tension at the table to rise.

khloé let out a frustrated sigh, her patience clearly wearing thin. "jesus christ, kourtney. you're being so damn stubborn." she exclaimed, her voice rising in irritation.

"oh, i'm stubborn?" kourtney retorted, her words laced with anger. "you're one to talk, khloé. you're always meddling in my business."

kim rolled her eyes and sighed, "we're only trying to help."

kourtney scoffed, taking another swig of her drink. "i don't need your help. i can handle myself just fine." she snapped, her words dripping with defensiveness.

"where's travis?" kendall asked as she noticed kourtney's husband wasn't there.

kourtney's expression darkened at the mention of her husband's absence. "he's in the villa, don't worry about him. worry about your own relationship." she mumbled, her voice tinged with bitterness.

kim and khloé exchanged a knowing look. "alright, let's get you into your villa," my mom said as she stood up.

"callum, can you help them?" i asked callum as he was the only guy at the table since timothée and kylie left a while ago.

callum nodded, immediately sensing the tense atmosphere. "yeah, of course." he said, pushing his chair back from the table.

as callum approached kourtney, ready to help, kourtney suddenly lashed out. her drunken state had made her unusually irritable, and seeing callum's sympathetic expression seemed to push her over the edge. "i don't need your damn help, callum. i can get to my villa myself." she yelled, her words slurred.

callum took a step back, caught off guard by kourtney's sudden outburst. "i'm just trying to help," he said calmly, trying to keep the situation from escalating further.

kourtney scoffed at his response, her anger clearly clouding her judgment. "oh, you're just a goddamn knight in shining armor, aren't you?" she spat, her words laced with sarcasm.

"kourt, cut it out!" i yelled as i stood up.

kourtney turned her attention to me, her glare cutting through the air. "oh, now kacey's going to speak up?" she mockingly retorted, the alcohol making her even more defensive.

"this isn't about me, kourtney. it's about you acting like a drunk mess." i snapped, trying to keep my voice even. the cameras zoomed in on us as the argument intensified.

"oh, so now i'm a drunk mess?" kourtney shot back, her voice rising in volume. "don't act all high and mighty. you've had your fair share of messy nights too."

i froze, her words hitting a sensitive spot. it was true that i had had my fair share of nights out where things had gotten a bit out of control. but bringing that up now felt like a low blow.

kim, who had been watching the argument unfold, suddenly spoke up, her voice firm. "oh, don't bring up kacey's nights out to try and deflect from your own behavior."

kendall chimed in, her tone disapproving. "yeah, kourt, that's not fair."

before kourtney could respond, my mom stepped in. "enough with the fighting. this is a family vacation, not a shouting match. kourtney, you need to get to your villa and rest."

kourtney scowled but seemed too tipsy to argue further. she allowed herself to  stand up but quickly lost her balance.

before anyone could react, callum stepped forward and steadied kourtney, supporting her weight with his hands.

kourtney, in her intoxicated state, suddenly swung her arm and landed a sloppy punch on callum's chin. he stumbled backward, caught off guard by the unexpected attack.

"what the hell?" callum exclaimed, his hand going to his chin where kourtney had hit him.

the table fell into a stunned silence, everyone shocked at kourtney's unexpected act of violence. kourtney swayed on her feet, a look of confusion on her face as if she couldn't fully comprehend what she had just done.

i immediately jumped rushed to callum's side. "oh my god, are you okay?" i asked, concern etched on my face as i examined his chin.

callum touched his chin gingerly, wincing slightly. "yeah, i'm alright," he reassured me, although the redness on his chin told a different story.

khloé came over, looking equally shaken. "jesus christ, kourt. you can't just go around punching people." she scolded, clearly taken aback by kourtney's actions.

"i didn't mean to..." kourtney mumbled, her voice slurring. she swayed on her feet, looking disoriented.

"well, you did." kim retorted, her tone harsh. "you need to get to your villa and sleep this off."

kourtney nodded slowly, her drunken haze making it hard for her to process everything. she stumbled as she took a step forward, and callum quickly reached out to steady her again.

i couldn't help but feel a mixture of anger, concern, and disappointment as i watched kourtney in that state. callum looked at me, silently telegraphing that he was okay despite the redness on his chin.

"you don't have to walk her to the villa. i can find a security guard to walk her. okay?" i said to callum.

callum nodded, understanding that i was trying to protect him from further harm. he looked slightly relieved as i quickly signaled to a security guard nearby.

the guard immediately came over and helped kourtney as she mumbled something incoherent. the cameras continued to record as kourtney was escorted to her villa.

kendall shook her head as she stood up from her chair, "that was embarrassing." she said gesturing to kourtney's outburst.

khloé sighed, looking exhausted as she too stood up. "that's kourtney for you. always making everything twice as dramatic."

"we're gonna go back to the villa." i said as i wrapped an arm around callum.

callum smiled weakly, still feeling the effects of kourtney's punch. "alright, let's go." he replied, staying close to me.

khloé and kim nodded in agreement, both looking drained from the evening's events. "yeah, we're gonna turn in too." kim said, her tone weary. "callum, we're so sorry." kim added.

callum nodded understandingly. "it's alright, i know she wasn't in her right mind." he replied, being gracious despite the pain he was feeling.

my mom, kris, who had been relatively quiet during the altercation, chimed in with a concerned frown. "i'm so sorry, callum. i hope you're okay. if you need anything at all, just ask."

callum forced a smile, not wanting to make a fuss. "i'm alright, kris. it was just a punch."

my mom looked unconvinced but knew that arguing would be the wrong move. "well, just take it easy for the rest of the night. ice that chin when you get to your villa." she said, her worry evident.

callum nodded, "i will. thank you." he replied, clearly restraining his irritation at having been hit.

we started walking back to our villa, the night air slightly cooling our still-tense moods. we walked in silence for a moment before i spoke up. "are you sure you're okay?" i asked callum quietly, my eyes concerned as i glanced at his reddened chin again.

callum gave me a small smile, putting on a brave front. "yeah, don't worry, i've had worse hits during football." he reassured me, trying to downplay the pain he was in.

i laughed softly. "i forgot you played football."

callum chuckled, his pain momentarily forgotten. "yeah, getting tackled left and right definitely gives you a high pain tolerance." he joked.

i shook my head, a mix of amusement and annoyance at his nonchalance. "yeah, but i'm pretty sure a punch to the chin trumps being tackled. that looked like it hurt." i teased gently.

callum smirked, clearly enjoying the playful banter. "oh, trust me, i've had way worse hits. this is just a scratch."

i couldn't help but roll my eyes at his bravado. "yeah, right. tough guy." i said, playfully bumping my hip against his.

callum chuckled, wincing slightly as the movement flared up his chin but he hid it well. "hey, i have to maintain my reputation as a tough guy, alright?" he teased back.

"yeah, because letting a drunk kourtney kardashian deck you is the epitome of toughness." i quipped, a smirk on my face.

callum feigned offence, placing a hand over his chest dramatically. "hey, i didn't know she was gonna punch me. cut me some slack, alright?" he said jokingly.

i laughed, shaking my head at his over-the-top reaction. "okay, okay. i'll give you some slack. but seriously, you're not in pain?"

callum shrugged, trying to downplay it again. "nah, it's nothing. i'm fine, really." he assured me, although he couldn't quite hide the wince whenever he moved his jaw. he noticed my concerned look and placed a kiss on my forehead. "i'm fine, kace."

my expression softened as he kissed my forehead, comforted by his reassuring words. "if you say so." i replied, still not entirely convinced.

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a/n

can you guys tell i love scott disick?

this chapter took me a bit too long to write...but i hope you guys loved

lowkey i think this book will be over by the end of this week