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."

busy

conversation either. It was as if last night had been just a fleeting moment of indulgence, something acted on 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 be interested in her, so why did things keep happening between them? She wasn't the type to play guessing games, so she decided to ask directly,

glanced at her and said,

brushed past her, placing the plate on the

the one who

calmly, "And

She hadn't rejected him. The truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice, and yes, even his

to the table.

clearly displeased by the term, but he didn't deny it

fingers lifted his chin, and Sidney frowned as their eyes

gaze held

I want, I can call you over?" she

calm. "You're

happens and when it doesn't? Don't you think you're being a little too controlling, Sidney?" "The food's going to get cold,"

you really think I'm

meeting her gaze with the same

after he claimed there wouldn't be a next time.

"Get out."

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