Chapter 157
Koi had arrived a ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) full twenty minutes early for their meeting, and when he saw the Bentayga approaching from a distance, his face lit up instantly. He waited for the car to stop and hurriedly climbed into the passenger seat, greeting first.
“Hey, Ash. You’re early.”
Only then did he notice the car’s clock—it was still ten minutes before their scheduled time. As Koi cheerfully struck up conversation, Ashley didn’t reply. Instead, he slowly scanned Koi from head to toe. It was the first time Ashley had looked at him like that, and Koi froze instinctively. Ashley finally spoke.
“What’s with that outfit? Didn’t I buy you new clothes?”
Oh. Koi felt relieved and answered.
“I’m saving those for dates.”
I’m doing exactly what you told me to.
Koi looked at Ashley with sincerity.
“We’re friends, so this isn’t a date. Right?”
Ashley didn’t respond. He simply stared at Koi. Feeling a little unsure, Koi tried to reassure him.
“Don’t worry. I know better than to cross the line.”
His eyes were filled with genuine friendship as he looked at Ashley, but Ashley said nothing, kept his eyes forward, and started the car.