Chapter 5
“Damn, I thought I was gonna starve to death.”
Ashley exaggerated as he grabbed a burger and took a massive bite. It was a double-patty burger with two slices of cheese. The sheer amount of food he had ordered was already overwhelming, but the speed °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° at which he ate was even more astonishing.
In just three bites, he finished an entire burger. Then he moved on to the sandwich, then another double-patty burger, and finally, he cut into the pancakes drenched in maple syrup. Meanwhile, Koi quietly sipped at his single cup of Coke, carefully rationing it.
“You’re really just gonna have that?”
Ashley, who had already emptied three bottles of sparkling water and was now ordering his fourth, asked him. Koi nodded and lifted his Coke cup as if to prove a point, taking a tiny sip. Ashley tilted his head in curiosity.
“You drink Coke without ice? That’s unusual.”
Because this way, I can make it last longer.
Green Bell didn’t offer free refills. That meant Koi had to make his single Coke stretch as long as possible—while sitting across from Ashley Miller, who was stuffing himself like he was preparing for hibernation.
“You’re the impressive one, eating that much.”
“I work out intensely. Every day.”
Koi muttered, trying to sound casual while hiding his envy. As if on cue, Ashley cut off a huge chunk of steak and popped it into his mouth before adding,
“And I’m still growing.”