~HAZEL~

Ashton refused to let me help him with his numerous fresh wounds and cuts, which were clearly visible on his arms and waist, and it bothered me deeply. After the intense moment we had earlier, it was obvious he wanted to keep his distance from me emotionally and physically. In fact, the tension was so noticeable that he was avoiding my gaze completely, refusing to even lift his head to look at me, as if attempting to block me out entirely.

It absolutely bothered me to see him act ...