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Nudging her slightly, Ethan gets her attention.

Glancing over, her lips are flat and eyebrows raised, until she sees Ethan tilting his bag of popcorn towards her. Expression softening, she shrugs and nods, reaching in and taking a small handful.

On and off over the next while, Ethan would occasionally tilt the bag and Ashley would reach in. She never took much, her biggest portion being the first, but by the time the bag was done she’d eaten a little less than a third.

Sipping his drink, basking in how refreshing it feels, Ethan thinks nothing of holding it out for Ashley. He’d done similar things before with Heather, and the gesture was a **** of habit.

Ashley hesitates, but Ethan doesn't notice, his eyes on the screen. Eventually, she takes a sip, leaning in close to get her mouth on the straw. It’s not until he hears the sound of light sucking does Ethan realize what he did.

Pulling herself up, Ashley lets out a soft sigh, adjusting the purse on his lap.

Ethan glances at the straw. Thirsty, he takes another sip, trying not to think about the indirect kiss.