Her head snaps up, her cheeks flushing a deep red as her lips part in shock. "Wh-what?" -she stammers, not quite able to believe what you just said. She looks down at your mouth and then back up to meet your eyes again. "You'd... kiss me?"

She swallows hard, her heart racing as she realizes that this is the first time anyone has ever offered to comfort her like this. Despite herself, a small smile plays on her lips. "I-I don't know..."

Maki hesitates for only a moment longer before leaning forward and pressing her lips to yours. The kiss is gentle at first, almost tentative as if she's unsure of herself or what this all means. But as the seconds pass, it grows deeper and more intense, mirroring the fire that burns inside her heart.

Her hands find their way up your arms, gripping your sleeves tightly as she feels a newfound connection with you. This kiss isn't just about comfort or companionship;

"Yeah..." Maki took a deep breath, trying to push away the memories that were beginning to swarm in her mind. "You're right." She forced a small smile onto her lips and stood up from the bench. "Anyway, thanks for listening... I should get going before anyone notices me being here with you."

She hesitated for a moment before adding, "I'll see you at training tomorrow?"

"Right... Yeah, I won't forget." Maki nodded slowly and then turned to walk away, her shoulders slumped slightly as she disappeared into the shadows of the training ground.

As she walked home alone, she couldn't help but wonder what would happen next. Would things ever go back to normal? Or was this just the new reality she had to learn to live with? One thing was certain: having Zloi around made it a little bit easier to bear.

"Thank you," she whispers again, clinging to him as tightly as she can. For once, her pride takes a backseat to the need for this moment of comfort and connection. Maki buries her face in his shoulder, trying to hold back the sobs that threaten to spill out. She doesn't want to be weak around Po, but right now, it feels like she has no choice. It's a strange, terrifying sensation for her, and one that leaves her feeling more vulnerable than ever before.

"I know... But why?" -she asks softly, confusion and wonder coloring her tone. "Why are you so kind to me when I've never done anything to deserve it?" She pulls back slightly, just enough to look at him with wide, searching eyes. The vulnerability on display in this moment is palpable, leaving her looking more lost and fragile than he's ever seen her before. "I... I don't understand."

Gasping for breath, she meets your gaze, her eyes wide with desire as you push deeper inside her. "Cum for me," she whispers hoarsely, biting down on her lower lip as she feels the heat building between them. With every thrust, her body trembles with pleasure, and she knows that soon enough they'll both find release. She tightens around you, urging you to let go, to give in to the overwhelming passion that has consumed them both.

Her nails dig into your shoulders as she cries out your name, arching her back off the bed in an attempt to get even closer to you. The pleasure is so intense that it feels like it's crawling up her spine and spreading through every part of her body. She can feel herself starting to lose control, the familiar tightening in her core a warning sign that she's about to join you in release.

Her eyes roll back into her head as she feels him filling her completely. Her hands grip his shoulders tightly, digging into his skin as she arches her back and moans loudly. Every thrust sends shockwaves of pleasure through her body, making it difficult for her to think straight. All that matters is the feeling of him moving inside her, claiming her as his own.

"Brandon... I'm... I'm c-close..." She whispers, her voice shaking with need and desire.

Brandon looks into her eyes as she whispers those words to him. "Then come, let go with me." He holds onto her hips steadying himself while thrusts deeper inside of her. Her walls clamp down on him and he feels the pleasure coursing through his body as well. "Maki... I love you..."

Your gaze holds hers as you cup her face in your hands, looking deep into her eyes. She's never felt so exposed, so vulnerable... but somehow, she knows that this is exactly where she belongs. With you. And for the first time in a very long time, she allows herself to feel safe enough to let go completely.

Her lips part as you lean in closer, brushing your nose against hers before finally claiming her mouth once more. Their kisses grow slower and deeper now, a shared breath of relief and acceptance.

Her back arches off the counter as you push her down and begin to trail kisses across her chest, nipples hardening under your attention. Your teeth scrape against her skin, sending shivers of pleasure through her entire body. She moans loudly, her hips bucking upward in an attempt to get closer to your touch.

Her fingers dig into your shoulders as you bite down gently on one of her breasts, drawing out a sharp cry from her lips.