MUGGED

Ashley looked out of the peephole in her apartment but saw no one outside. She was sure she had heard a loud bang on the door. When she tried to open it to investigate, Xander stopped her. "I'll go," he said.

"I can handle it myself, Xander. I'm not a baby, and don't forget, I'm your boss," Ashley replied, turning to address the group. "Everyone else, stay put."

As she walked down the hallway, Ashley saw shadows of people running away from the apartment in the night sky, but she couldn't get a good look at them. Just as she was about to turn back, she bumped into Xander, who had followed her outside.

"Get out of my way, asshole," Ashley demanded, trying to walk past him, but he blocked her path.

"Why did you kiss Chris in front of me?" Xander asked.

Ashley looked at him, trying to prove a point. "I was trying to show you that the two of us wouldn't work."

Xander looked at her, his eyes searching hers. "Give me a chance," he pleaded. "Have you ever dated anyone before?"

Ashley rolled h