"No, it's not like that..." Joanna Lawrence was taken aback, immediately shaking her head in denial.
How could he be embarrassed?
He's more than impressive enough.
It's just because he's so impressive that she doesn't want him to give her a ride.
These last few days, with his frequent trips to the school, he had already generated quite a bit of resentment for her.
Ashton Heath opened the car door and spoke with a firm tone that left no room for rejection: "Then let me take you. Get in the car."
*
After getting out of the car, Ashton took Joanna's hand.
The wide and warm palm of his hand enveloped hers, giving her a sense of security.
It felt like once their hands were intertwined, they could remain that way for a lifetime.
The two walked hand in hand under the shaded path on campus.