Chapter XIII
"Maturing"
Part 27
Kitty stretched out on the massage table, her freshly bronzed skin glowing under the soft lights, a warm caramel shade that practically purred luxury. The tanning bed had done wonders for her, leaving her looking like she’d just returned from a high-end Riviera getaway rather than the sketchy tanning salon two floors down. She couldn’t help but feel a surge of smug satisfaction at how effortlessly her skin had picked up the color just for one session, contrasting deliciously against her purple hair, while Anna’s attempt had backfired with a blotchy, overheated flush.
"Not bad for one session, huh?" Kitty mused, her tone dripping with a casual arrogance. “Guess my skin’s got a taste for quality. Shame about the dumbass Swanson, though. She’s out there looking like she got a heat rash instead of a tan.”
Melissa’s fingers slipped slightly, and she stifled a laugh, caught between loyalty and her obvious agreement. Kitty’s sharp eyes noticed it instantly, her smirk widening. “Oh, don’t worry, babe. I won’t tell her giggle*"