Kimi shot her friends a confused glance. "Who are you talking about?"
Rylie grabbed Olive's arm and practically dragged her toward Kimi. "Ignore her completely. She's just stirring up trouble for no reason. What a terrible friend she is!"
The memory of Alvin's recent behavior around Rylie suddenly flashed through Kimi's mind. She wondered if that was who Olive meant.
But she quickly pushed the thought away. Her brother would never chase after girls like some lovesick puppy. He was part of the Energy Crew, after all. Those guys didn't chase women. Women chased them.
She was about to press for details when her phone rang, cutting through the moment. The caller ID made her stomach tighten.
"Beta Zed," she answered, keeping her voice steady.
Behind her, Rylie turned to make ridiculous faces at Olive, who responded with a murderous glare that clearly said 'stop embarrassing me.'
Despite everything weighing on her mind, Kimi couldn't help but smile at their silent war.
