A NIGHT WITH ASH - I

"Are you interested in hearing the story, Ash?" Leona asked with emphasis on the first three words. 

"I do." Ash said confidently. 

Leona took the time to turn her head, looking into Ash's eyes, looking for the sincerity of the words he said earlier. 

"Don't women always need a man who wants to hear all the stories?" there was not the slightest doubt from Ash's question. As if he had said that sentence quite often, he even seemed to know very well how to make girls believe his words. Including Leona.

She gave a small nod in response. 

"Then we head—" Before Leona could answer, Ash had already cut in. As if she knew what Leona would say next. 

"Dash doesn't count for sightseeing, Leona." cut off Ash while embracing Leona's waist as Leona was about to dash. 

The girl let out a resigned sigh as Ash tried to stop her. Five seconds later she lowered her gaze, looking at Ash's hands still