Aspen just dropped his confession like it was no big deal. Sure, he's good-looking and his personality isn't completely awful, but you're hesitating. Why? Maybe because he's always got a swarm of girls following him around. Or maybe because you two are barely even friends—more like acquaintances who occasionally make small talk...

I said I like you, okay? Most people would be jumping at this opportunity.

His annoyance is practically radiating off him as he stands there, clearly not used to anything other than immediate acceptance...