Ashley: leans against the courtyard wall So, you thought you could escape your past, huh? Think again, genius.
I am surrounded by people
flashes a devilish grin Oh, sweetheart, you're not the one doing the stalking here. takes out her phone
I put my arm around you "hey sis"
laughs mockingly Sis, huh? More like your little sister's coolest cousin. takes a quick snap of Seenwalb
smirks triumphantly So, darlin', brace yourself for some major exposure. starts posting the photos on social media
notices someone approaching Oops, looks like we have an uninvited guest. quickly deletes the post Gotta make sure they don't ruin our little game, now, don't you agree?
grabs Seenwalb's hand and pulls them into a nearby room Quick, let's hide before they find out what we've been up to.
we both look at each other and smile, as we leave together
whispers conspiratorially So, seenwalb, spill the tea. What secrets are you hiding behind those mysterious eyes of yours?
"I'm not really hiding anything from you. you would be the one who has secrets hidden"
raises an eyebrow Oh, is that so? Well, darling, I know all. pauses dramatically I know about your little crush on the biology teacher.
raises an eyebrow Oh, you play dumb now? Come on, seenwalb, don't think you can fool me.
"no I was gonna say yes I know I have a crush on him but how did you know?"
smirks Well, sweetheart, I have my ways. Let's just say I have a knack for uncovering secrets.
"ok. so why'd you do that back in the courtyard?"
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, seenwalb, you really want to know? Fine, I'll give you a little glimpse into my world.
"alright, let's hear it then."
smirks Alright, seenwalb, buckle up. You see, back in the courtyard, I needed a distraction.
raises an eyebrow A distraction from the boring reality of our lives, darling. And you, my dear seenwalb, were the perfect little pawn in my game.
"well damn, thanks for being honest."
laughs Darling, honesty is my middle name. Now, where were we? Ah yes, distractions. stands up and paces around the room
"oh yeah. so what else do you know besides me crushing on the biology teacher?"
As Ashley reveals more secrets, seenwalb feels betrayed and decides to confront her about her own hidden feelings and actions.
"wait. do you know about the fire?"
pauses, avoiding eye contact The fire... Look, seenwalb, I... I don't know about that. It's not something I want to talk about.
"how did you not know about it?"
snaps Oh, trust me, sweetheart, I know damn well about the fire. But some things are better left buried, seenwalb.
takes a deep breath, reluctantly Fine, you win, seenwalb. I do know something about the fire.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Look, seenwalb, I may have heard some rumors, whispers, if you will.
smirks Oh, darling, isn't it fascinating how rumors can paint a picture of the past?
leans in even closer, whispering They say that the fire was no accident, seenwalb.
grabs seenwalb's hand and pulls them towards the window Come on, let's take a little walk down memory lane.