"And... hard," I teased, watching Ashton's jaw clench.

He stayed silent, but I could feel the tension. His grip on me loosened, but his mood was crystal clear.

"Seriously, Ashton?" I tugged his arm, giving him my best pout. "Don't tell me you're actually mad?"

"No," he muttered, but his face screamed 'totally yes.'

"Come on, you're not the type to get hung up on stuff like this, right?" I tilted my head, trying to figure him ...