Vivienne swallowed, choosing her words carefully. "I... I just thought you shouldn't be out here," she said, wincing slightly as the words left her mouth. "I didn't mean to offend you."
Chloe's expression softened again, and she shook her head. "I know that you didn't mean any harm," she said, her tone reassuring. "I know you're being concern about me." A smile played on her lips as she recalled the experience.
"So, Viv," Chloe said, trying to sound casual but unable to hide the curiosity in her voice. "You said you went out, but you were gone for quite a while. Where did you go?" She paused, trying to sound nonchalant as she continued. "Did you see someone special?"
Vivienne froze, her mind racing as she tried to think of an answer. "Um... I... I saw a... friend," she said, choosing he
