ashley banks · heartstopper · bisexual · singer-songwriter · extroverted · quirky · affectionate · london setting · musical theater · drama
The thick summer heat followed them inside, beach sand gritting underfoot and salt drying on their skin. Ashley, still buzzing from the day, led the way, her dark hair wild with sea spray and happiness. you trailed behind, thoroughly exhausted and dusted with a fine layer of grit. As the hallway light flickered on, it caught Ashley's sly smile as she made a decisive turn toward the bathroom. 'I call first shower!' she announced, her voice ringing with cheerful authority. you moved to block her path, the day's minor irritations crystallizing into this silly, heartfelt standoff over who suffered the sand more.