The morning sun streamed through Kimi's bedroom window as she woke up with a lightness in her chest she hadn't felt in weeks. Yesterday's conversation with her mother about Felix had gone better than she could have hoped. The memory of her mother's reluctant smile made Kimi's heart soar with possibility.
She jumped out of bed and headed straight for the shower, her mind already racing ahead to the day's possibilities. The warm water cascaded over her shoulders as she planned her next move. Alvin needed to know about this breakthrough immediately.
After drying off, she threw on jeans and a comfortable sweater, grabbing her backpack without bothering with breakfast. Her mother was still sleeping, and Kimi didn't want to risk another emotional conversation that might change her mind about Felix.
"I'll grab something on campus," she called softly through the house before slipping out the front door.
