More Than A Favor

More Than A Favor

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On my way back or maybe ever since I learned about Tom's identity-this question had been gnawing at me.

Ashton's eyes flickered with a hint of emotion before he answered, "When you were little, I gave you a piggyback ride. And... you kissed me."

His words caught me completely off guard. If I hadn't had my fair share of romantic experiences, that statement would've made me blush furiously.

"Really?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "Where did I kiss you?"

Instead of answering, Ashton took a step closer. We were already standing close, but now the space between us nearly vanished. My heart skipped a beat, but I held my ground, refusing to step back. Looking down at me, his warm breath brushed against my forehead. His voice was low and teasing. "Do you want me to show you?"

I froze, speechless.

In that moment, I was absolutely certain of one thing: Ashton was far from the innocent, straightforward man he appeared to be. He was a master of catching people off guard-a pro at flirting when he wanted to be.

face flushed, and I found myself too embarrassed to meet

softly. It was clear he had teased me

had before-a-vivid image of being on

known were my parents, and they were no longer here. The only person left who could give me answers was Ashton. He was much older

bring myself to ask

up to me. "The lights are all set up," he said

knew he wanted me to see the lighting effects he'd been working on, but my heart

have time, then?" Ashton asked,

not sure yet. I..." Just as I was about to say something to keep him guessing, my phone rang. It was a call from

a moment,

you?" he asked

outside," I replied before quickly cutting to the chase. "Did you find anything about what I

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you talking about?" Caleb sounded