However, she didn't notice the brief coldness that flickered in Sidney's eyes.

...

When Maria woke up, it was already midday.

She struggled to sit up, her body sore and tired.

Memories of the night before rushed back to her, leaving her momentarily dazed as she sat on the bed.

Turning her head, she spotted her phone-and next to it, a bottle of water and a small packet of birth control pills.

Maria stared at the packet for a moment before taking a pill and swallowing it.

When she walked out of the bedroom, she was surprised to see Sidney still there, cooking in the kitchen.

"You're still here?" she asked, leaning against the doorframe.

Sidney glanced at her briefly, then returned to the stove. "I'll leave after you eat."

watched his busy

a whim with no strings attached. No need for explanations, no need for responsibility. Maria couldn't quite read him anymore. He wasn't supposed to

glanced at her and said,

her, placing the plate on

one

calmly, "And

The truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice,

her way to the table. "So, what are we now... friends with

clearly displeased by the term, but he

and Sidney frowned as

gaze held a

want, I can call you over?" she

away, his tone calm. "You're overthinking it. There won't be a

chuckle. "Oh, really? You get to decide when it happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think

turning cold. "Do you really think I'm

up, meeting her gaze with the same calm demeanor. "Then what do

attitude only fueled her frustration, especially after he claimed there wouldn't be a next time. Her temper

"Get out."

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