PLAYING WITH FIRE

Chapter 6: The Surprise

Maya said "Baby calm down let's go to bed please I have a surprise for you in the morning."

Carina looks at Maya skeptically for a moment, but then sighs in resignation. "Fine, I'll drop it for now. But I'm not forgetting about this."

She settles back down into the bed, wrapping herself around Maya like a koala. "What surprise do you have for me?"

Maya chuckles, amused by Carina's clinginess. "You'll find out in the morning, babe. I promise it's worth the wait."

She pulls Carina closer, their bodies fitting together perfectly like puzzle pieces.

Carina huffs, clearly not happy to be kept in suspense. "You better not be lying to me. You know how impatient I get."

She pokes Maya in the ribs, playfully.

Maya laughs, squirming slightly at the ticklish touch. "I'm not lying. But you're gonna drive me crazy if you keep poking me like that."

Carina grins, her smile mischievous. "You love it when I drive you crazy."

She trails her fingers down Maya's sides, lightly tickling her again.

After a bit of playful banter and tickling, Maya feels herself starting to get tired. Carina can sense it too, and she finally stops her tickling assault, much to Maya's relief.

With Carina's arms still wrapped around her, Maya drifts off into a peaceful sleep.

The night passes slowly, and eventually the sun begins to peek through the curtains, signaling the start of a new day.

Maya stirs slightly, waking up to the sight of Carina's sleeping form cuddled up next to her.
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She smiles affectionately, taking a moment to admire Carina's relaxed features. Maya slowly untangles herself from Carina's grip, careful not to wake her up.

Maya quietly slips out of bed, carefully maneuvering around Carina's sleeping form. She stretches, feeling her muscles protest slightly from the events of the previous day.

With a quiet sigh, Maya pads into the kitchen and starts preparing breakfast, the sizzling sounds and delicious aromas filling the air.

As she cooks, Maya hums to herself softly, her mind swirling with thoughts and plans for the day ahead.

Once breakfast is ready, she sets the table, placing everything just so. Then, she goes rummaging through a closet, searching for the surprise she had promised Carina.

After a moment of digging, she finally finds it: a small box, wrapped in shiny paper. Maya grins, admiring the simple yet elegant wrapping job she had done.

She takes the box and puts it aside, then heads back to the bedroom to wake up Carina.

When Maya enters the bedroom, she finds Carina just starting to stir. Carina blinks groggily, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Good morning, beautiful," Maya says, her voice a low, affectionate murmur.

Carina smiles up at her, her sleep-filled eyes taking in Maya's form. "Good morning. You're up early."

She stretches lazily, her body arching under the blankets.

Maya laughs softly, her gaze roving over Carina's body as she moves. "Yeah, I couldn't wait any longer. I have something for you."

She walks over to the bed, sitting down on the edge.

Carina's eyes widen in interest, her curiosity piqued. "You do? What is it?"