
I didn't like the vibes in recent chapters.

That’s part of the coercive language I’m talking about, in the moment that could’ve easily been interpreted as a joke between lovers. And promises don’t overrule consent or automatically make someone comfortable with things they don’t like. Lyle has issues communicating and which Ash knows, he’s also learned already that Lyle will put up with things he doesn’t enjoy for the people he loves because of his upbringing.
Dammn when will they kiss. They have done everything but kiss