Need a friend

  "You and me! Nope!"

"Why would you like me?"

"Do you think you like me?"

"Don't. Don't like me."

"Your brother likes me, and even though he had lied low, it'll only bring trouble. It won't benefit anyone."

"This growing interest… is not anywhere near love. It's simply a desire to make a point. Don't use me to make a point, Young Master Quinn. Cut both of us some slack."

"Is this desire even more important than your relationship with your brother?"

"I can only offer friendship to you…"

Cosette's words kept replaying in Asher's head throughout the day. The two of them barely had any exchange after that, letting Ezekiel carry their conversation all alone. Even when they regrouped with the adults, the two of them acted civil, as if they had this silent agreement to avoid each other for the time being.