There was a certain amount of awkwardness that dawdled over them. For the rest of the day, Axel and Maia remained in each other's embrace. It wasn't until Axel excused himself to work for the remaining hours of the evening that the two parted. Maia was so engrossed in cursing herself for showing such weakness and strong refusal towards the man, that she remained curled up on the couch until her behind began to twinge in numbness and pain.
Not only did he avoid any personal, too touchy topics, but he avoided her gaze several times. She found it confusing, but understandable judging by their situation. She had rejected his advances and crumbled down in front of him. He must have thought of her as a weirdo, someone that would burden him in such a way that the relationship would crumble easi
