[Maria hums when he begins stroking her and she likes this, too. the feeling of his larger body against hers. how warm they were together and how lazy she felt right now. their night had been filled with passion and comfort. now they could bask in the afterglow of such a time.

she laughs as considers the label.] Works for me if we want to call it something. Gotta thank you for bringing it up. A girl starts asking "so what are we anyway?" and I feel like you men worry we're trying to sink our hooks in you and never let you go.

[and there had been some worry that Vander might feel anxious if Maria asked what was going on between them, even if it was to confirm it was just as simple as friends enjoying each other.]