[EVE]
The chill of the night nipped at my skin as I hugged my knees closer to my chest, gazing up at the endless sky.
Streaks of green and purple light painted the heavens, weaving together in a hypnotic dance. The aurora was more beautiful than I ever imagined, yet somehow, the sight felt incomplete. Something was missing—or rather, someone.
"Are you cold?" Cole's voice broke the silence, low and steady, as he approached from behind. I turned to see him carrying a blanket in one hand and something else hidden beneath his jacket in the other.
Before I could answer, he draped the blanket over my shoulders, his touch lingering just a little longer than necessary.
"Thanks," I murmured, feeling the warmth of the fabric sink into my skin.
"You shouldn't sit out here alone." He settled down beside me, close enough that our shoulders touched but not too close to overwhelm me. "I've got something for you. Close your eyes."
