"So you plan to attend his birthday celebration?" Bennett asked, his eyes studying Kimi's face intently. They occupied a bench positioned near the basketball courts. With the championship match scheduled in two days, Bennett had been dedicating every spare moment to intensive practice sessions.
"Yes," Kimi confirmed, taking a measured sip from the apple juice she had purchased at the campus cafeteria before joining him at the courts.
Bennett turned his back to her, using a pristine white towel to eliminate the perspiration from his rigorous training session.
Kimi detected the displeasure radiating from Bennett following her confirmation, prompting her to provide clarification in hopes of alleviating his concerns.
