Sophia’s POV
Sleep didn’t come immediately.
Not because I wasn’t tired… but because my mind kept replaying everything like a favorite song stuck on repeat.
Carmen’s face.
Emily’s laughter.
Colton’s voice.
And that message.
My phone was still in my hand, the screen glowing faintly in the dark.
Colton:
Did you get home safely?
A small smile crept onto my lips.
I typed back.
Me:
Yes. I just got in.
The reply came almost instantly.
As if he had been waiting.
Colton:
Good. I’ve been thinking about you.
My heart did a tiny, unnecessary somersault.
Me:
It hasn’t even been up to an hour.
Colton:
Doesn’t change anything.
I bit my lower lip, trying to suppress the smile that was now refusing to leave my face.
Across the bed, Emily shifted slightly.
“Are you smiling in the da
