Watch her leave

Getting her shoes on, Ashley walks out onto the porch turning and giving Ethan, and Alex as well, a small nod. "See ya..."

"Bye..."

Ashley turns and heads off, leaving Alex and Ethan alone.

Taking a small breath, Ethan closes the door and turns to Alex.

"So," she crosses her arms over her chest, "You didn't tell me you were friends with Ashley Quintero."

Ethan raises a brow. "Is that a problem?"

Alex licks her lips, considering the question. "No..." she turns away, looking around the house, "It's just... Between her and Sam... Well, I didn't think they would be the group you'd run with."

Ethan considers her tone. She sounds slightly jealous. Smiling, he walks around Alex to face her. "I don't really run with anybody in particular...." he looks her up and down, "Running seems to be something you and Ashley share though."

"Hm." Alex frowns slightly, but her eyes betray the hint of a smile. "How do you think us hot girls stay hot? Good genes only go so far..." She deflates slightly as soon as the last word leaves her mouth.

Ethan can tell she's still feeling some pangs of jealously. He decides to try and move things off-topic by changing location. "Wanna sit?" he motions towards the living room and the not vacant couch.

Alex nods and slips out of her shoes, making her way over. Following, Ethan takes a seat on the couch as well, watching her face closely. She's looking back at him, as if trying to read something. "You look tired..."

"Hm?" Ethan considers both the question and her expression. "Ah, yeah... I've been doing a lot of odd jobs lately and well...." he trails off, letting out a deep sigh. "It's been taking a real toll on me...

"Hm," Alex blinks a few times, her expression softening significantly. She believes him. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

Ethan considers her offer for a moment.