*Maria, what will you do now?* She stretched out herself and turned off the light hoping for a rest... but it was too hot to sleep. After a long time, a sunbeam was filtering from the short curtains: probably, it was early in the morning. Maria jumped out the bed with her white vest clung to her body.

*A cold shower it's what I need now. Today is the day of great decision!* When Maria went out to reach the Crashdown, her mother was already sleeping.

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When Michael arrived to come on duty, the two friends were still embraced.

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Maria was already sat on the counter giving her back to him. Michael gave to her a glance.

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Walking to the back door Maria didn't look at Michael to avoid he could see her red eyes. But when she passed near to him, Michael couldn't not breath her scent, the same scent in which he lost his mind everytime he had hug her.

That scent remained in the air some seconds again after she went out and then disappeared. Michael havily swallowed and then turned on the grill.

The Crashdown was full of people and the two girls had had a relly full day without respite.

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The two friends mended their feelers on their heads- under Michael's amused eyes- and then left the back room.

From the kitchen, Michael was looking at Maria who was serving at the tables. *Why are you so beautiful?*