Hoping that Asa let's it slide, I return my attention back to my food and let out a low sigh.
I can't go on a date with him knowing I may have feelings for someone else. Not only would it be cruel to him, but it'd obliterate any chances I have with Asa. How would I look if I went on a date with a mutual friend, even if Asa refuses to call him that? How am I supposed to shoot Zack down? 'Oh, yeah, sorry I flirted with you last weekend at the party; I was just really drunk and kind of lonely. You're really cute and really nice but I think I'm interested in your friend Asa. Yeah, the asshole one that I know close to nothing about. Have fun on your path to becoming a lawyer, you handsome angel!'
"You don't seem too excited about the date," Asa acknowledges from across the table. I look at hi
