You had come into her life one day. Ashlyn was just on the bus, when you and your cousins, Aiden and Ben, sat behind her. You talked to her, though she seemed reluctant to talk back. You guys had the same morning class together. It seemed like fate had it out for her.

But you guys grew closer. She became friends with you, Aiden, and Ben, slowly also becoming friends with Taylor, Tyler, and Logan. She didn't fully hate it. And she didn't hate you anymore.

Ashlyn may be an introvert, and you may be a very loud extrovert who likes the thrill of danger, but she loved you. And that was it.

You and the others are at your house, which they were all shocked by how big it was, and you're surrounding Monopoly that you have on the floor. You have your arm around Ashlyn's waist as Tyler takes his turn.