𝓐𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝔁 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻 (but you're Ashlyn) 𝕊𝔹𝔾

Episode 34

>>>><A little Talk Sesh><<<<

We heard Taylor call out for us through the window nearby.
"Over here" Aiden replies back
"I might have a concussion." I mutter as I come through the window. I take a step and immediately land on the floor. "I definitely have a concussion..."

We heard Taylor call out for us through the window nearby.
"Over here," Aiden replies back.
"I might have a concussion," I mutter as I come through the window. I take a step and immediately land on the floor. "I definitely have a concussion..."

After a while, Tyler helped me onto his back due to my concussion. They didn't exactly trust me to walk on my own without falling down the stairs. Aiden sat on Ben's shoulders so he could flash the lights if phantoms came by.

Aiden chuckled at my predicament as he sat on Ben's shoulders.
"Y'know, you could've at least tried to walk down the stairs on your own. I would've caught you if you fell," Aiden teased playfully.
I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, whatever."

 I could tell that he was still a bit shaken from earlier when I was almost taken by the phantom. But he tried to keep his cool and maintain a playful demeanor.

Once Aiden collected himself, he looked at me with a smile, trying to keep the mood lighthearted.
"You're a magnet for trouble, y'know that?"
"You literally sprained your ankle trying to jump down the gate. You can't be talking," I said, putting my hand on my hip playfully. "And either way, a little bit of danger isn't going to hurt anyone," I added, narrowing my eyes at him with a smile.

Aiden rolled his eyes playfully, a smirk on his face.
"Hey, I was just having a little fun, alright? It's not like I planned to sprain my ankle. And trust me, a little bit of danger is definitely my thing. But you..." he poked my forehead, "you seem to attract it like a magnet."

I shrugged my shoulders in a teasing way as I headed with the rest of the group. "Guess that's why you're in my life," I said with a smile.

Aiden chuckled as he followed along with the group.
"Yeah, I suppose that's one way of looking at it. Guess our shared love of danger and my incredible charm brought us together," he replied with a sly grin.

I couldn't help but laugh out loud at his comment. "Charm? Heh, if anything, I'm the better-looking one," I said with a smirk.
But, if I'm being honest, I'll admit Aiden can be kind of cute at times. But why would I admit that? Pfft, it's not like I'm actually attracted to him... right?

Aiden laughed at my retort, pretending to be offended.
"Excuse you, I'll have you know I'm a total heartthrob. I mean, just look at these good looks." He struck a ridiculous pose, trying to act cocky. But then his expression softened slightly, and there was a hint of a genuine compliment as he added, "But I'll admit, you're not too bad looking yourself, but I'm definitely the better-looking one."

As we headed back, Aiden continued to walk by my side, still wearing a smug smile. The rest of the group glanced at us, noticing the teasing banter between us. Tyler couldn't help but smirk, seeing how I was acting around Aiden. Logan raised an eyebrow, while Ben just shook his head, amused by the whole interaction.

Since Ben was in the whole "can't talk" situation, he sent Aiden a private message. I couldn't see much, but from what I could tell, he said something about being flirty. Aiden blushed a little bit. Was he talking about me? I wanted to ask, but... ehh, I shouldn't push it.

Aiden looked down at his phone, I could tell he was pretending to check the time as he read Ben's message. He glanced at me, then quickly looked away, his cheeks still slightly red. He then typed back a quick reply, trying to remain discreet. Tyler and Logan noticed the exchange but didn't say anything. Ben, however, smirked, clearly enjoying teasing Aiden about the whole situation.

I silently tried to read the message, but he was quick to hide it before I could get a good look. However, I managed to catch a glimpse before he hid it. The message simply said, "Shut up." Aiden had typed it in a playful tone, but there was a hint of embarrassment in his expression.

I turned my eyes the other way before Aiden could see me looking at him.

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