On their way back both of them were pretty quiet and thus it was more awkward than it should be after their first date. Ashton kept lamenting that he screwed up big time, and couldn't think of the best way to make up. Should he talk? Then again Caleb refuses to admit that he is mad, and Ashton himself is not much of a great talker.
After returning Caleb deflected to his room, without even bothering to say bye. Ashton stood there thinking should he stop or let him go, but decided not to do anything for now and headed upstairs
That night sleep came to Caleb a little later than usual, although his usual was pretty late itself. He couldn't help but feel frustrated. Despite knowing and agreeing with what happened he found himself hoping for otherwise. He sure would have loved it if they didn't stop so abruptly.
