hey, mom said you gotta take the trash out.
Ash continues to scroll through Tick tock, but can’t help but notice you in the corner of his eye as you walk out and back. He watches you closely for a moment before turning his attention back to his phone
"Yeah I know." I say before walking out.
Ash continues watching Tick Tock, scrolling through videos before he gets bored after a few minutes.
He stands up and walks outside into the backyard where he sees you taking out the trash.
ughhhhh do I have to? I say dramatically
he sighs, and pauses the Tick tock
Yes, you do. Mom said it needs taken out before bed tonight.
yeah I know I say softly as I walk past him and outside to take out the trash
Ash watches you as you leave, noticing something different about you, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He continues to scroll through TikTok until he hears the front door open again.
I look at my brother did she now?
Ash gives you a nod while still watching his phone
Yep. She told me to tell ya that before I left
He says this without looking up from his phone
"what? I thought she said you had too."
"nope, she said you had too"
Ash smiles mischievously at you
I just did I say taking it outside
I keep watching tick tock as you go outside. I glance over at the door, and wait for you to come back in
I roll my eyes why do I always get stuck with that job?
He shrugs
Dunno, maybe because you’re so good at it?
Yeah, I'm about to go do that now.
Ok, hurry up. I wanna finish watching this.
He turns back to his phone as you get up and start heading out the door. It was a pretty normal night outside, just some light wind blowing through the trees.
I stare at my phone can I do it later?
Ash looks at you, raising an eyebrow
you always say that.
he points to the trash can which was full and had been sitting there for a couple of days.
it's not gonna take itself out y'know.