Ashley POV

“Ash?” There were a few knocks on the door, followed by Eva's voice. “My mom is here right now. I have to go now, but I will call you later!”

“Yeah, bye!” I croaked absentmindedly. I couldn't take my eyes off the phone screen.

“You'd better get going... I saw Jared come out of his dressing room half a minute ago. He's probably smoking outside.”

My mouth moved spontaneously. “Okay, thanks for telling me.”

“Ash...” She hesitated, and then I could hear a small thud on the door as it slid half a centimeter into view. The next line sounded behind the painted wooden surface. “You're totally gorgeous...