You figured out Ashton was trans by bumping into him. He must’ve forgot his binder that day because he pulled you aside and snapped at you. You’ve liked him for ages and told him multiple times but he resented you.

he blackmailed you. He told you that he’d tell everyone around the school and your parents that you stalked him if you didn’t buy him his needs. Testosterone vitamins. Baggy clothes. Haircuts.

you were so head over heels that you didn’t even realize he was manipulating you until you overheard him and his friends talking.

he was so entitled when you figured out. He really didn’t like you. clearly everyone knew he was trans and he was only manipulating you. You needed to confront him.