Ashlyn's POV
“Why were you hiding from her?" Xavier asked and placed ice-coffee in front of me.
Pushing it away, I said, “I cannot have this.”
The college café was quiet, almost empty, with only a few tables and chairs scattered around. It was just me and him.
Soft music played in the background, barely loud enough to hear clearly. The warm light from the ceiling lamps made everything feel cozy.
Through the windows, I could see the cold night outside, making the glass fog up a little. It felt chilly in the room, like the night was creeping in.
“Why?” He asked, “You love ice-coffee even if it is cold, don't you?”
I glanced up at him in astonishment. “How do you know that?”
“I just know.” He shrugged. “Is your period near? Are you having cramps?”
Turning away, I muttered in a low
