Kimi stopped walking, her body tensing as the reality of the situation hit her. The knowledge of his feelings wasn't new to her since Olive and Rylie had already revealed everything earlier that day. What caught her off guard was how uncomfortable this moment would become.
Her teeth caught her lower lip as she struggled to find the right words.
Bennett reached for her hand, his touch gentle but determined.
"Come on, let's go."
He guided her away from the shop and turned to face her once they were outside.
"I realize this must feel strange for you. You probably..."
"I already knew," Kimi cut him off before he could finish.
"You did?" Bennett's face brightened with surprise and hope.
Kimi met his gaze briefly before looking down. "Olive and Rylie mentioned it to me."
His expression shifted, the hope dimming slightly. "So you hadn't figured it out on your own?"
