Bennett's sleek sedan pulled up to the curb outside Kimi's modest two-story home. The engine hummed quietly as Kimi turned to face him, exhaustion weighing heavily on her delicate features.
"Thank you, Bennett. I really appreciate everything you did today."
Bennett's concerned gaze searched her pale face. "You don't need to thank me. I should have stayed with you when you started feeling sick earlier. That's what friends do."
Kimi's heart warmed at his genuine concern. Bennett had always been there for her, a constant source of support when everything else in her life seemed to crumble. His loyalty meant more to her than he could possibly know.
"Would you like to come inside for a while?" she offered, though her voice carried the strain of her earlier nausea.
"You need to rest," Bennett replied firmly, his protective instincts showing. "Get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow."
