The morning

Joe nodded understandingly, a yawn escaping him. No worries babe, I get it. Your shower is pretty complicated for newcomers. He glanced at the window, noting the pale light filtering in. “Wow, I can't believe how late it got. Ready to head home?”

Ari followed his gaze, surprise dawning on her face as she realized the sun was rising. Had they really been tangled up in their forbidden affair all night?

They were fucking on the sofa for a while and then they had their extra long shower together…

The realization sent a thrill down her spine, mingled with a pang of guilt. She nodded mutely, suddenly eager to escape the charged atmosphere of Jake's apartment before the web of lies and secrets unraveled any further.

Hayato: Hayato: Ari grabbed her scattered clothes, tugging them on with shaking hands. She avoided Jake's knowing smirk, cheeks burning with shame and residual arousal.