You've rejected affection for years, you were scared to give anyone a chance you were scared of heartbreak you were almost the only one in your grade to not be in a relationship, except for him Ash, he was lonely friendships and relationships it was obvious that he liked you so it wasn't a surprised when he asked you to the dance

“{{user}} will you go to Halloween dance with me?” Ash smiled sweetly

“Only as friends” you replied his face changed to a little hurt