Kimi drew a steadying breath before meeting Kolton's intense stare.
"Nothing happened."
Kolton held her gaze for several long moments before giving a slow nod.
"Alright. I trust you."
From their seats nearby, Olive and Rylie had caught every word of their exchange. They shot Kimi questioning looks, but she subtly shook her head, silently communicating her desire to keep Kolton in the dark about the previous night's events.
Kolton retreated into silence, his attention seemingly fixed on the professor's presentation flickering across the projector screen.
Kimi's eyes drifted downward to where Kolton's hands rested casually on the wooden bench. His tattooed fingers were only partially visible beneath his rolled sleeves, but she could make out intricate new ink adorning his skin.
The artwork captivated her attention. Even from her limited view, she could distinguish the delicate curves of a sun and moon intertwined in the design.
"Your new tattoo..."
