The sharp sound of her ringtone cut through Kimi's peaceful sleep. Her hand fumbled across the nightstand until her fingers found the phone.
Rylie's name flashed on the screen. Kimi bolted upright, her heart racing as an unsettling sense of familiarity washed over her.
The memories from the previous night crashed back into her consciousness like a tidal wave. The confession. Kolton's lips on hers. The way he held her close in his car.
Her breath caught in her throat. Had it all been some vivid, cruel dream?
The exact same scenario had played out in her mind before. Rylie calling to wake her up, pulling her back to reality from what felt too good to be true.
She swiped to answer, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "Was I dreaming?"
"What are you talking about?" Rylie's confused voice came through the speaker.
"Today. What day is it? The basketball match. Is that today?"
A pause stretched between them before Rylie responded.
