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.

I found myself too embarrassed to meet his

chuckle softly. It was clear

I ran, a strange memory surfaced in my mind. It was like a dream I'd had before-a-vivid image of being on someone's back, tugging at them playfully and calling them "Ash."

there was no way to know for sure. I'd been too young at the time. The only people who might have known were my parents, and they were no longer here. The only person left who could give me answers was

I couldn't bring myself to ask him about

caught up to me. "The lights are all

lighting effects he'd been working on, but my heart was still racing from his teasing. So, I replied on purpose, "Nope. I'm busy

you have time, then?" Ashton asked, his tone

say something

to Ashton to give me a

you?" he asked

quickly cutting to the chase. "Did you find anything about what I

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