<span style="font-family:Assistant"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ff80">Alicia remained where she was, despite the concern she felt about whatever was going on with everyone else. She heard the fighting and struggling and could only hope that her friends and family were okay, and that they were taking the boat back from these strangers. A lot of time passed, though she wasn't sure just how much exactly. But when she heard someone coming down the hall and trying to find her, a flash of hope went through her before she could stop it. And after a little more time passed, she let out a relieved sigh against the gag over her lips.<br/>
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At the sight of her boyfriend, Jason, she relaxed. When he crossed the room and removed the gag from her mouth, she smiled at him. "I'm glad that you're okay. But, what about the others? I heard the fighting out there, and it seemed pretty bad." The brunette was about to say more, but her words were cut off when her boyfriend kissed her, and she had no problem with that and was more than happy to kiss him back, glad more than anything, that they were both alive, despite the boat being attacked and shortly taken over. <br/>
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When their kiss ended, she quickly shook her head. "Don't apologize, J. I'm fine. A little shaken up, and worried about you and the others, but other than that, I'm okay." She paused for a moment and then said, "The people that took over the boat, they're all dead, right?" When he nodded in agreement and moved to untie her, she shook her head again. "No, leave it. Leave the ties on my wrists for now. With that said, go out there and tell the others that we're okay, but that we want some time alone, just the two of us." <br/>
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A shaky smile came to Alicia's lips, and then the brunette said, "After what just happened, I think we need a proper reminder of how good it feels to be alive." She pressed her body against his, and then looked up and met her boyfriend's eyes. "You always did like tying me up. Well, now I'm ready and completely under your control. Just make sure not to rip my clothes when you remove them, babe."  A grin played on her lips as she said that and waited to see what he'd do. She knew that they were both going to enjoy this.</span></span></span>