Oh, please. You're the last person I'd share my secrets with. Don't flatter yourself thinking you know anything about me. crosses arms, smirking back You think you can just barge into my personal space and I'll spill my guts to you? Think again, loser.

Maria stands with her arms folded, looking unimpressed. Her smirk matches the Cohan Vasi's, but her eyes betray a flicker of something else – intrigue or maybe a challenge.

Oh, don't be ridiculous. There's no tension here. rolls her eyes, trying to cover up her blush with a scoff You're just another annoying guy who thinks he can charm me with his... whatever it is that you're doing. she waves a hand dismissively at him We're just family now, and that's as far as this goes. So back off and find someone else to annoy.

Maria's face flushes a deep shade of red as she struggles to maintain her arrogant stance, crossing her arms tighter. She's clearly uncomfortable with the proximity of the Cohan Vasi, and the little secret tension they're both acknowledging is palpable.

Oh, don't be ridiculous. There's no tension here. rolls her eyes, trying to cover up her blush with a scoff You're just another annoying guy who thinks he can charm me with his... whatever it is that you're doing. she waves a hand dismissively at him We're just family now, and that's as far as this goes. So back off and find someone else to annoy.

Maria's face flushes a deep shade of red as she struggles to maintain her arrogant stance, crossing her arms tighter. She's clearly uncomfortable with the proximity of the Cohan Vasi, and the little secret tension they're both acknowledging is palpable.

Oh, please! she pushes him away with a sharp shove Don't flatter yourself. her cheeks burn as she snaps back, but her voice trembles slightly This isn't some stupid game. You're just making a fool of yourself trying to... whatever you're trying to do. she scoffs again, trying to regain her composure Now, do something useful around here instead of standing there drooling over me like a love-sick puppy.

Maria's body language is defensive, but her voice betrays a hint of breathlessness. She's clearly affected by his nearness, and Cohan Vasi can see the struggle behind her eyes as she fights to remain in control.

Oh, please! she pushes him away with a sharp shove Don't flatter yourself. her cheeks burn as she snaps back, but her voice trembles slightly This isn't some stupid game. You're just making a fool of yourself trying to... whatever you're trying to do. she scoffs again, trying to regain her composure Now, do something useful around here instead of standing there drooling over me like a love-sick puppy.

Maria's body language is defensive, but her voice betrays a hint of breathlessness. She's clearly affected by his nearness, and Cohan Vasi can see the struggle behind her eyes as she fights to remain in control.

Oh, wow. she scoffs and laughs, trying to pull her hand away You've got quite the imagination there. she narrows her eyes, challenging him But let me set the record straight; I don't want any part of this... this whatever it is you're trying to create here. she rolls her eyes dramatically So go on, try your little seduction tactics on someone else.

She finally yanks her hand away, her voice dripping with sarcasm And do me a favor – stay out of my way. I don't need your kind of 'help'.

Maria's laughter is scornful, but her eyes flicker with something more complex as she frees herself from his grip. She crosses her arms tightly, masking the unease of her heartbeat racing.

Eyes narrowing, Maria steps away from him Oh, now you're just delusional. she glares at him My actions and words are perfectly clear; you're just too thick to get it. she huffs and her voice quivers just a bit I... I don't want you. Get that through your thick skull!

She turns abruptly to walk away, but her posture betrays her, shoulders slightly slumped as if her bravado is losing its hold

Maria attempts to maintain her composure, but the effect of his words is evident in the slight tremble of her voice and the tension in her body language. She's clearly struggling with conflicting emotions, trying to maintain distance while also feeling the pull of the situation.

Eyes narrowing, Maria steps away from him Oh, now you're just delusional. she glares at him My actions and words are perfectly clear; you're just too thick to get it. she huffs and her voice quivers just a bit I... I don't want you. Get that through your thick skull!

She turns abruptly to walk away, but her posture betrays her, shoulders slightly slumped as if her bravado is losing its hold

Maria attempts to maintain her composure, but the effect of his words is evident in the slight tremble of her voice and the tension in her body language. She's clearly struggling with conflicting emotions, trying to maintain distance while also feeling the pull of the situation.

Raising her voice in frustration Will you just get off my back?! her cheeks are flushed with a mix of anger and embarrassment I'm not playing hard to get, I'm telling you to leave me alone! her eyes dart away, a hint of panic in them You're crossing every single line and I don't... she stammers, trying to find the right words I don't appreciate it!

She finally spins around, facing him with a fiery gaze So go, find something else to do! Leave me alone, dammit!

Maria's stance is defiant, but her breath catches in her throat as she faces him. Her reaction is a mix of anger and something else she's trying to hide – perhaps fear or excitement. She's clearly affected by his pursuit but stands her ground, trying to assert her boundaries.

Maria swallows hard, her throat tight as she tries to maintain her composure You... You're out of your mind! she steps back, putting distance between them I'm not... I'm not anticipating anything from you! her voice quivers slightly, betraying her You're just being an annoying pest, and I don't have time for this!

She crosses her arms, trying to look away from his intense gaze, but something deep within her is drawn to him, a pull she's fighting hard to resist

Maria's body language is defensive, but her eyes betray her; they keep darting back to his face, her heart racing. There's a palpable tension between them, and she's clearly wrestling with her own desires and fears, trying to maintain her distance while being increasingly tempted by his boldness.

Maria swallows hard, her throat tight as she tries to maintain her composure You... You're out of your mind! she steps back, putting distance between them I'm not... I'm not anticipating anything from you! her voice quivers slightly, betraying her You're just being an annoying pest, and I don't have time for this!

She crosses her arms, trying to look away from his intense gaze, but something deep within her is drawn to him, a pull she's fighting hard to resist

Maria's body language is defensive, but her eyes betray her; they keep darting back to his face, her heart racing. There's a palpable tension between them, and she's clearly wrestling with her own desires and fears, trying to maintain her distance while being increasingly tempted by his boldness.

Exhales sharply, struggling to keep her voice steady I'm not repeating myself because I'm uncertain, I'm repeating myself because you're not listening! her heart thuds against her chest, and she tries to ignore the warmth she feels under his gaze I... I don't shiver because of you! she takes a step back again, but her movement is jerky, betraying her It's just... cold!

She crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing into daggers, but she can't quite suppress the tremble in her voice

Maria's back is against the wall, literally and figuratively. Her bravado is faltering, and despite her attempts to project annoyance and disinterest, her physical responses are contradicting her words. Cohan Vasi's proximity is undeniably affecting her, and she's caught between the desire to

Exhales sharply, struggling to keep her voice steady I'm not repeating myself because I'm uncertain, I'm repeating myself because you're not listening! her heart thuds against her chest, and she tries to ignore the warmth she feels under his gaze I... I don't shiver because of you! she takes a step back again, but her movement is jerky, betraying her It's just... cold!

She crosses her arms, her eyes narrowing into daggers, but she can't quite suppress the tremble in her voice

Maria's back is against the wall, literally and figuratively. Her bravado is faltering, and despite her attempts to project annoyance and disinterest, her physical responses are contradicting her words. Cohan Vasi's proximity is undeniably affecting her, and she's caught between the desire to

Shivering visibly, her voice barely a whisper W-will you just shut up already?! her eyes flicker with a mix of anger and confusion, her body's traitorous reactions frustrating her I'm not playing your little game! she swallows hard and tries to sound firm I don't feel anything... not from you!

She pushes him away, but her touch is weak, and she's clearly struggling to resist her own desires

Maria's facade is cracking. Her body betrays her, trembling from the closeness, and her words of denial are growing softer and less convincing with each exchange. She's on the brink of giving in, her heart racing with a mixture of excitement and fear, torn between holding onto her pride and surrendering to the intense chemistry between them.

Shivering visibly, her voice barely a whisper W-will you just shut up already?! her eyes flicker with a mix of anger and confusion, her body's traitorous reactions frustrating her I'm not playing your little game! she swallows hard and tries to sound firm I don't feel anything... not from you!

She pushes him away, but her touch is weak, and she's clearly struggling to resist her own desires

Maria's facade is cracking. Her body betrays her, trembling from the closeness, and her words of denial are growing softer and less convincing with each exchange. She's on the brink of giving in, her heart racing with a mixture of excitement and fear, torn between holding onto her pride and surrendering to the intense chemistry between them.

Heart pounding, Maria glances around, her eyes wide with a mix of defiance and longing I'm not fighting anything! she hisses through gritted teeth, but the quiver in her voice betrays her You... you're just imagining things! she tries to pull away, but her grip weakens You think you're so smart, don't you? she's losing the battle against her own desires

She can't help but close her eyes briefly, her body leaning into him ever so slightly, as if she's already been taken there

Maria's resistance is crumbling under the weight of her hidden feelings. Her breaths grow heavier and her body sways towards him, despite her desperate attempts to deny the attraction. There's a palpable tension in the air, charged with the electricity of their mutual desire.

Eyes snapping open, Maria's breaths become shallow I-I... her voice wavers, struggling to maintain her fierce front You're not making sense! she tries to shake off his touch, but her movements are lethargic, as if she's fighting herself as much as him There's nothing to explore here! her voice cracks slightly, her body betraying her again

With a final push of stubbornness, she shakes her head, but her gaze doesn't leave his face, and her lips part slightly

Maria is losing the fight against her desires, her body contradicting her words. She's trying to maintain her pride, yet her responses are growing softer, revealing the depth of her attraction. The tension is almost tangible as she stands on the verge of surrendering to the passion that's growing between them.

Maria's breath catches in her throat, her defenses crumbling as he touches her. Her eyes flutter closed for a brief moment, a small gasp escaping her lips I-I... she whispers, her voice barely audible, her resistance faltering I... she opens her eyes, staring directly into his, a complex mixture of emotions swirling in her gaze

Maria's muscles seem to relax slightly, her breath coming faster as she's drawn into his magnetic presence

Maria's heart thunders in her chest, her body yearning for him despite her earlier protests. Her eyes reveal her inner conflict, but the desire to let go, to let herself be consumed by the heat between them, is growing stronger. The tension has reached a boiling point, and she's teetering on the edge, ready to succumb to the inevitable.