Re: Lyra/Ash
Just a good friend? Did good friends kiss? She was playing it off. Ash had a feeling she said that because of what the others said and well, he knew she was good friends with Bella. She told him that he should try to make things work with Bella. But Bella made it pretty clear that Ash was never going to be good enough for her because her father matched him with her, and frankly, Ash didn't want to deal with that sort of childish drama.
"Well, I have my moments," Ash commented and then added, "And by in debt, does that mean I can take you out to dinner?" There was quiet now and Poppy looked nervous before leaning into James and whispering, though everyone could hear her. "Isn't he engaged?"
"Yes, I'm engaged, Poppy," Ash sounded annoyed, "it's not like it wasn't printed in the newspapers." James gave Ash a severe look for his reprimand.