I couldn't believe it.

I was actually having a nosebleed.

How embarrassing!

I had only ever seen this happen in TV shows—usually played up for comedic effect. I never thought it could really happen to me.

"Elaine, your nose is bleeding!" Ashton exclaimed, reaching out to wipe it away.

But I reacted faster, pinching my nostrils and tilting my head back. "It's just the heat."

Ashton frowned. "Have you ...