Return to Ashley

The walk back is quiet. Almost awkward, Ethan thinks, but not enough that he feels uncomfortable. Charlie's expression is painfully neutral, her thoughts totally hidden. 'At least she doesn't seem mad...' Ethan thinks.

They make their way back to the stall, Ashley seated in the same spot she was when they left. "That took a while," Ashley sighs, looking like she's about to die of boredom, "You two get lost or something?"

Charlie grunts. "Big fucking hole. Stupid kids."

Ethan shrugs. Not sure what to really say.

Looking between the two, Ashley purses her lips. She's considering something, clearly, but Ethan doesn't know exactly what. {if Charlie Sex 2=true}Her eyes gleam, and suddenly, Ethan feels a chill down his spine. She looks at it. Into him. A small smile curls her lips: She knows.{if Sisters=true} And she likes it.{endif}{endif}

"Thanks for your help," Charlie sighs, oblivious to her sister's ponderings, "I got shit to do, see ya around?"

"Yeah," Ethan nods, "See ya."

"See ya." Ashley waves from her chair{if Charlie Sex 2=true}, barely hiding her smile{endif}.

With a nod, Charlie walks off. Ethan gives Ashley a small wave, then turns to leave himself, still having things he needs to get done.

{if Ashley=true}"Hold on a second, lover-boy." Ashley calls out, stopping Ethan in his tracks. "I'm not done with you yet."

Turning around, Ethan offers Ashley a weak smile. "And here I thought I was getting off easy..."

"Oh, you get off easy, alright," Ashley crosses her arms over her chest, "Maybe too easy."

Ethan winces slightly.

"I'm kidding," Ashley shrugs, her expression a bit too serious for Ethan to believe it was a joke. "We need to talk. Once you're all done around town, come see me."

"Ah..." Ethan hates the old 'we need to talk', "Can't we talk now?"

"I'm busy," Ashley notes, looking rather unbusy at the moment, "So later. Before you head home. Please?" Her expression shifts slightly, becoming warmer and more forgiving.

Nodding, Ethan lets out a resigned sigh. "Alright. Will do."

Smiling Ashley smacks her lips. "Great, talk to you later then."

"Later..." Ethan turns and takes a breath, walking away from Ashley's stall.

He didn't even need to ask what they needed to talk about, but he already knew... This was going to be a long day...{endif}