MAYA POV
We break apart so suddenly, I almost lose my balance. I grab the edge of the counter to steady myself, my eyes fixed on him. His chest rises and falls, and for a moment, the room feels strangely still. I can see his pulse throbbing in his temple, the only evidence that something just transpired. But then, it's as if nothing happened at all. The air hangs heavy, thick with unspoken words.
"Nothing happened," I declared, trying to sound firm. I repeated myself, "Nothing happened.”
“Are you trying to convince yourself or me?” He questioned.
“Both of us.” I tuck my elbows into my sides. “Nothing happened.”
“If you say so.” he said nonchalantly.
More banging on the door. “Jack? You guys in there?” A man's voice called out. It was probably Alejandro, coming to find us.
"Jack,"
