Bathing underneath the stars was as beautiful and relaxing as a sip of warm coffee on a cold night. The cool, clear waters of the lake gently kissed your skin as you scrubbed away the remnants of the day—the blood, the grime, everything that had weighed you down.

For once, the night was serene, filled only with the gentle symphony of crickets and the whispering of the trees. That peace, however, was soon interrupted by a voice you recognized all too well.

It was Kaia, one of your closest friends, with Warren sauntering just behind her.

“There you are,” Warren grumbled, arms crossed over his chest as a sour expression crossed his face. He didn’t look too pleased. “We’ve been looking all over for you!”

“Mind if we join?” Kaia nudged Warren out of the way, while her gaze was already fixed on the shimmering water.

Without any hesitation, she grabbed the hem of her tunic and, with a swift motion, pulled it over her head, letting it fall to the ground.

“W-what are you doing?!” Warren exclaimed, caught off guard. The color spread across his cheeks at the unexpected gesture from Kaia.

“Relax, will you?” She questioned, but she was already dipping her feet into the cold water. “Just going to take a dip.”