On my way back—or maybe ever since I learned about Tom's identity—this question had been gnawing at me.

Ashton's eyes flickered with a hint of emotion before he answered, "When you were little, I gave you a piggyback ride. And… you kissed me."

His words caught me completely off guard. If I hadn't had my fair share of romantic experiences, that statement would've made me blush furiously.

"Really?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "Where did I kiss ...