<div class="floatleft">(https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e35/57066263_861577037511664_6279004195065817215_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com&amp;oh=1486c354ffe31cdd08dfc313ae4f555e&amp;oe=5DF4C530&amp;se=8)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Corey Dwyer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=308599.msg15009035#msg15009035)<br/><strong>Age:</strong>23<br/><strong>Sexuality:</strong>Straight<br/><strong>Hometown:</strong>London, UK<br/><strong>Date/Time:</strong>4 July, 2019 | Evening<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Villa Backyard<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>Pictured<br/><strong>Coupled with:</strong>Grace<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Everyone<br/><hr/><br class="clear_left"/>Standing in the line of guys waiting to make their picks for the next round of coupling, at the end of course due to his abysmal abilities with puzzles, Corey found himself utterly flabbergasted as the selections and steals were made.  Surely his wide eyed and open mouthed expression would be captured by the cameras, but there was no way he was going to be able to hide it, not with all the shocks coming left and right.<br/><br/>First up had been Owen, the giant of a man coupled with Cassie, and as he deliberated over his decision, Corey wondered if he should talk to him at some point.  Really, it felt like Corey had only talked to Grace (obvs) and Devon, and if he wanted any chance at winning this thing, he probably had to be more friendly.  Expecting the big guy to pick Cassie again, Corey let out an audible gasp when instead he picked Elsa!  Whoa!  Corey had NOT seen that coming!  Granted, Corey thought it a surprise the girl was still single, Grace had told him how nice she was, but Corey had expected it to be one of the single guys to pick her.  Seemed like things were going to get interesting!<br/><br/>After Owen’s big surprise, and the audience at home must be loving it, Logan stepped up to choose Rhonda, which after the drama at the last competition should have come as a surprise to no one.  At least it made Corey feel better about being completely predictable.   When Devon stepped up next, Corey found himself leaning forward slightly.  Who would he pick?  Corey was running the possibilities through his mind and was wondering if he’d go for a steal when just like that he picked Cassie.  And in perhaps the worst way possible.  Wow.  During their chat at the victory lunch Devon had seemed kind of...wise?  But WOW was that a bad choice of words.  Maybe it was because of being an American, but saying you were only choosing a redheaded Irish girl because there was no better choice (essentially) was NOT a good idea for an enjoyable bed time experience.<br/><br/>Still thinking and wincing after Devon’s pick, Corey was one hundred percent not surprised as James stepped up and immediately picked Gwen.  Those two had been nowhere to be seen, which led Corey to only think one thing, and if Gwen was your type of girl, well, she was a heck of an example of that type!  Clearly, James was liking what he had picked right off the bat, and that was something Corey could understand very well.<br/><br/>Next up came JJ, the one who had asked Grace out, and if he had a little time to think about it, this pick should have come as no surprise.  After all, to be totally fair, JJ’s purpose here was to steal a girl.  That’s what ALL of the newcomers were for, and in the end Corey as just glad he hadn’t stolen Grace.  Then again, Corey went last, so at least he would have a chance to steal back.  Still, Devon was the first friend that he had made here (of the male variety) so when JJ stole from him and Cassie gladly left, for a brief moment Corey was truly angered.<em>Well, I know who I am voting off, first chance I get.</em>Corey thought with a glare.  Then again, as he thought of it, Devon had practically ASKED for it.  He probably had a good chance to steal Elsa, and his comments before picking Cassie had hardly encouraged her to stay by his side.  Maybe Corey needed to talk to everyone more, not just be judgy.<br/><br/>Finally the lovely Caroline called him forward, Corey really did see why Devon kept making eyes at her, and he pushed down his nerves as he stepped up to make his choice.  After all, his girl had not been picked yet.  These blokes knew a battle they couldn’t win when they saw one.   Clearing his throat, Corey spoke in the most confident tone he could muster.  “I want to couple with this girl because she is smart, funny and gorgeous.  On top of that, she proved on day one that she has some great taste.  She has made me the happiest guy here.  The girl I choose, surprise surprise, is Grace.”<br/>