Ashley's pov

"You skipped school." I say softly.

"You skipped class." He deadpanned, still not turning around to face me. I could see the rising and falling of his back as he tried to catch his breath.

A little smile makes its way to my lips.

"Technically I skipped the rest of the day." It was supposed to lighten the tension but it does the opposite. He quickly turns around to face me, his face unreadable.

"Why exactly are you here Ashley?" He questions again, removes the gloves and throws ...