Ace was combing his fingers through his wet hair, while I was applying concealer around my eyes. I pursed my lips, taking a deep breath to muster up the courage. "Ace?" I said, trying to sound as casual as I could. "Hmm," he replied nonchalantly, engrossed in staring at himself in the mirror. I was glad he had had the mirror fixed again, or he would have constantly intruded in my dressing space. "You know, it's not nice when you hurt others," I said, feeling my heart race slightly. "Bringing others pain cannot lessen yours. You should sto-" "Ava," he cut me off, turning to me. "Isn't it enough I don't bother you or your friend anymore?" He raised an eyebrow. I lowered my gaze, my face falling. "Not really," I replied. "I'm not selfish like that. At least stop bullying people wh