The honk from the car distracts Ashton and Alsea from the staring game they were playing. Ashton realizes how closely he is holding her and leaves her free from his grip, “I am sorry, I was trying to help you.” he stammers.
He wonders why he stammered in front of a woman. Alsea steps back to reality and gasps loudly.
“Thank you for saving me!”
“What is wrong with you? You are lost and you almost died if I wasn’t there to save you?” Ashton scolds her but Alsea stays silent.
“is everything okay?” he asks determinately.
“yes, I am fine. I was going back to home.” Alsea says subconsciously.
“I will drop you home.” Ashton insists.
“You don’t have to, I am fine and my home is in a walking distance from here.” she resists.
“I highly doubt that you will make it to your home today. You ar
