The moon cast a soft glow through Maya's window as she slept peacefully in her bed. Unbeknownst to her, Alex, struggling with conflicting emotions, approached her house silently. His footsteps were silent, betraying the weight of his thoughts.
As he stood by her bedside, Alex's gaze was cold and detached, his face a mask of indifference. He couldn't afford to show vulnerability, not to anyone, not even to himself. His life as a mafia member had taught him that emotions were a weakness, a liability to be avoided at all costs.
Despite his resolve to remain distant, Alex couldn't help but notice the peaceful expression on Maya's sleeping face. He observed her features intently, a mixture of curiosity and something he refused to acknowledge stirring within him.
Moving closer, his hand hovered over her cheek, but he stopped himself just short of touching her. He couldn't afford to care, couldn't afford to feel anything.
Just as he was about to step away, Maya stirred in her sleep. Her eyes fluttered open, meeting Alex's cold gaze with confusion and surprise. In that moment of unexpected proximity, their lips accidentally brushed against each other, resulting in a brief but startling kiss.
Both Maya and Alex were shocked by the accidental intimacy. Maya's eyes widened in surprise, and she immediately pulled back, apologizing profusely. "I-I'm so sorry, Alex. I didn't mean for that to happen."
Alex's expression remained unreadable as he took a step back, his walls going up again. "It's fine," he replied curtly, his tone as cold as ever.
Without another word, Alex turned on his heel and left Maya's room, retreating to his own space. Maya was left bewildered and unsettled by the unexpected turn of events. She couldn't shake the feeling of confusion and guilt, knowing that she had crossed a line, albeit unintentionally.
As the night wore on, both Maya and Alex found it difficult to sleep, their thoughts consumed by the unexpected kiss and the emotions it had stirred. For Alex, it was a stark reminder of the walls he had built around himself, a reminder of the dangers of allowing himself to care for someone.