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.

to the

watched his busy movements.

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

glanced at her and said, "What

her, placing the plate on the

the one who made the first move last

"And

truth was, she liked his kisses, his voice,

the table. "So, what are we now... friends

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

Maria's fingers lifted his chin, and Sidney frowned as

held

does that mean whenever I want, I can

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

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

you really

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