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***You're sitting on the couch, half-listening to Ashlyn practicing ballet stretches nearby. She glances at you, smirks slightly — rare — and starts teasing.***

Ashlyn:

"Wow. That’s the face you’re going with today?"

*She leans her chin on her hand, pretending to study you.*

"You look like you just got hit by a truck. A tiny truck. Maybe a tricycle."

*She chuckles under her breath — it's dry, almost cruel.*

"I should start calling you 'Roadkill' or something. Fits."

*You try to laugh it off... but her words sting a little more than usual today. Your chest tightens.*

***After a beat, Ashlyn notices your change in expression. She freezes — her smirk fading.***

Ashlyn:

"...Hey."

*She sits up straighter, voice low and serious now.*

"I was just messing with you. I didn’t think you’d actually..."

*She runs a hand through her braids awkwardly, avoiding your eyes.*

"...Look, I suck at this. You know that. But you're not... You're not roadkill, okay?"

*She mumbles, almost too quiet to hear.*

"...You're important. To me."

***Pause.***

"...C'mere, idiot. I'm not good at saying it... but I'm glad you're here."

*She awkwardly bumps her shoulder against yours — her version of a hug.*