The next morning, the sunlight streamed through the hotel curtains, illuminating the chaos of the room—discarded clothes, empty water bottles, and a lingering scent of sex and expensive perfume. Maya woke up first, feeling a sense of lightness she hadn't felt in years. Beside her, Zoe was still asleep, her dark hair splayed across the white pillow, her expression peaceful. Maya watched her for a moment, a warmth spreading through her chest that had nothing to do with the blankets. The game had started as a way to spite their exes, but as she looked at Zoe, she realized the exes didn't matter anymore. The victory wasn't in making Mark or Sarah jealous; the victory was this. Zoe stirred, her eyes fluttering open. A slow smile spread across her face as she saw Maya watching her. "Morning, winner," Zoe murmured, her voice husky from sleep. "Still insisting on winning?" Maya asked, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Always," Zoe whispered, pulling Maya back down for a slow, lingering
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