C6 A conversation with Ashley

Ashley gave me a considerate look as we sipped hot drinks later. "So...are you doing alright after everything with Xavier yesterday?"

I nearly choked, warmth flooding my cheeks. We hadn't exactly discussed the intimate interlude we staged yet. "Oh - uh, I'm fine," I managed after a coughing fit. "It was all just pretend anyway to trick Celeste."

Ashley tilted her head