[Ashley loves making friends and talking to people, but because of how much she was on her own as a kid, she got so used to just not doing that. Curling up with books, focusing on books, all that wonderful fun stuff. It's not like seeing Dirk actively put his down and place his attention on her is... Well, it's not actively surprising, just a little out of the ordinary.
Especially since, well. She isn't self-hating or anything like that, but there have always been girls with a natural spotlight factor around her. Emily, Jess, even Sam- and when they were younger, Beth. Ashley's more in the background. She actually likes that. So this, this is a change.
A surprised little smile. She can't help but take a seat.]
You could definitely say that. It's been an eventful day, but...can't stop thinking. Same with you?
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Especially since, well. She isn't self-hating or anything like that, but there have always been girls with a natural spotlight factor around her. Emily, Jess, even Sam- and when they were younger, Beth. Ashley's more in the background. She actually likes that. So this, this is a change.
A surprised little smile. She can't help but take a seat.]
You could definitely say that. It's been an eventful day, but...can't stop thinking. Same with you?