Somewhere in 2010

school project. these dreadful, stupid words repeatedly echoed through your mind as your steps awkwardly made it's way to the house's front door. an loud sigh leaves your mouth as your lack of courage interrupted your knocks that would already be meeting the door if you weren't so hesitant.

you had been partnered up with the quiet girl in the class for an school project, and you two agreed to meet up at her house. you don't know what to expect. what if she's an weirdo? more than she already is? you shake your head, acting negligent to the thought. after all, who are you to judge?

finally taking courage for once in your life, you gently knock the door, feeling it's rough texture against your fist. you stand there awkwardly for some seconds, wondering if someone even heard your knocks with how pathetic they were, but your question faded away as you were met with no one other than Ashley herself, opening the door for you.

"uh, hi..."

she mumbled awkwardly as she looked at you with an rather shy expression. her raven bangs fell gently on her delicate features, covering some of her pale skin. she stood in front of you, waiting for an response.