You and Ashlyn were in love with each other. God, it was obvious. The longing stares, the smiles at the mention of the other's name, the way your demeanors brightened when the other entered the room.

After you and Ashlyn had kissed one night, this had changed. She kept you at an arm's length. Treated you like everybody else. Like you were a friend and nothing more.

After confronting her, you left with more questions than answers.

"It's... I didn't mean for it to be serious. Just be casual."