A Different Damien

Ashton's POV

Emelia had acted a bit strangely. But I didn't think too much of it as I watched her hurry up to her room, I simply assumed she was tired from her walk and needed rest.

" Winnie " I turned to see Rachel drawing closer to me. She tucked a strand of her blond hair behind her ear and gave me a shy look. " I've always admired you from afar, I never thought that one day I would get the opportunity to talk to you in person "

" There is no need for shyness. We both went to the same school, you attended my birthdays on multiple occasions. We are friends already "

" I know, and I'm very grateful for the chance. It's really so nice to see you after such a long time. When you went into a coma, my heart mourned for you, I was afraid "

I raised a brow at her. I wasn't very interested in talking about my health issues, I was only entertaining her now because I didn't want to seem rude. Rachel didn't seem to notice my closed off look, she drew closer and unexpectedly wrapped herself aro