My boyfriend's ex{MaRina}•completed•

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They were laying on Carina's huge bed, huddled under the blanket watching some movie on her laptop. The light from the screen illuminated their faces. Maya's eyes were glued to the screen, but she wasn't paying attention to the movie. Instead she was on alert, listening to Carina's breathing, worrying about her.  

Tonight was the first time she has seen her, really seen her, bare of all of her defenses. That was her Carina, this wounded and abandoned girl. At this moment Maya wanted nothing more but to confess her love. Her heart was betraying her feelings, as it would speed up every time she thought about it. However, Maya was aware that now was not the time, Carina was too vulnerable and springing something like this on her might have a counter effect.

For the time being, Maya was satisfied just laying here with her, rubbing her back soothingly, and feeling the light pressure of Carina's head on her chest. Carina was quiet, and Maya knew it wasn't because she was engrossed in the movie. Maybe it was wrong, but Maya was morbidly happy at this moment.  

She moved under Carina slightly to stand up, when Carina's body stiffened. She turned her head towards Maya, her eyes puffy from crying. Her gaze held fear, and sadness, and most of all a plea, plea not to be left alone. Maya stopped in her tracks, her eyes meeting Carina's pleading ones. Maya reached out, caressing Carina's cheek.   

"Hey, I was just going to change into something a little more comfortable. I’ll come back" Maya smiled at the brunette soothingly. "That is, if you want me to?" she quietly added, suddenly unsure of her actions.   

Carina just nodded at her, relief visibly washing over her face. Maya jumped off the bed, and made her way to her room, quickly changing into her sweats. When she returned Carina was still in the same position but this time a small smile was playing on her lips when she saw Maya come back. The blonde haired girl went under the covers again with Carina and the brunette immediately cuddled up to her, burying her face on the crook of Maya’s neck. 

They just stayed like that, not saying anything to each other. Maya, rubbing Carina’s arms that was wrapped around her chest soothingly. Maya wanted to ask her things but she didn’t want to push Carina. She wanted the Italian girl to open up to her willingly, when she’s ready. 

“Mother asked me to come home tomorrow” Carina said, finally breaking the silence. 

“Really? Then that’s great you’ll see her again” Maya said softly. 

“I guess” Carina says as she draws invisible patterns on Maya’s chest. 

As much as how Maya wanted Carina to open up to her, it was really hard to see the other girl like this. “What was her name?” Maya asked carefully 

Carina sighed deeply “Emilia”

“You know you could talk to me, Carina. Whenever you’re ready” the brunette didn’t reply but just held Maya closer.

A few moments later Maya realized that Carina was already asleep in her arms because of her steady breathing. She smiled as she held Carina tighter. Maya herself was feeling sleep creeping in on her but she wanted to make sure that Carina was okay. But in the end the comforting feeling of having the taller girl in her arms got the best of her, finally making her fall into her deep slumber. 

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Despite waking up with grief in her chest, Carina had to admit she felt slightly more at ease just by the sensation of a warm body pressed against her back. She couldn't fight off a smile of relief and the feeling of comfort that Maya's presence brought her. Looking at the clock, Carina realized it was time to get up. Yesterday, her mother requested for her to come home and help her settle this “situation” as said by her mother.