They sat on the big couch for a long time.
The movie played quietly in the background, but neither of them was paying attention anymore. The soft light from the screen glowed on their faces. Kaia shifted closer without thinking. Their thighs touched now. The warmth from Ravyn’s skin felt nice against hers.
Ravyn looked at the TV for a moment, then turned her head toward Kaia. “You know, it is okay to feel angry. Tyler hurt you. And it's okay to feel the way you feel now.”
Kaia nodded slowly. She played with the edge of her crop top, twisting the fabric between her fingers. “I felt him being distant for weeks. I guess it was because he had another girl. I just did not want to see it.”
Ravyn reached out slowly and placed her hand on Kaia’s arm. Her fingers rested there gently. The touch
