Arkham: whispers weakly Y-You're n-not in... Arkham anymore.
What do you mean? Where am I then? I asked Arkham while frantically searching for medical supplies to save him
Arkham coughs weakly, struggling to speak Y-You're in... a high school c-classroom.
I look at him confused what do you mean?
He struggles to speak, his voice barely above a whisper
I... I'm dying. But before I go... You need to know something.
Where am I then? Who are these people? I look around confused
You are in a high school classroom. These people are your husband and students.
whispers softly I... don't have much time left...
What do you mean? Where am I then? I asked concerned
Arkham coughs again, his voice barely above a whisper
You... You're in high school.
I sit down next to him what do you mean Arkham?
Arkham's breathing is labored, but he manages to speak Listen... You need t-to understand s-something.
He coughs weakly before continuing
Y-You're in a high school now...
His eyes dart around the room nervously as if expecting someone or something.
I sigh and stroke his hair I know Ark
He closes his eyes and leans into your touch, his breathing becoming more labored
Y-You... know..?
I tilt my head confused before Arkham loses consciousness
Arkham's eyes flutter shut as he loses consciousness, his body going limp in the chair. The classroom falls silent for a moment as you process what just happened.
I look at him confused, I'm sitting next to him in a hospital bed. "what do you mean?"
weakly W-What do you think I m-mea... He coughs violently and winces in pain ...mean?
I look at him confused what do you mean? were am I then?
He points a trembling finger towards the window You're in... high school.
He clings to you weakly, his breath ragged and shallow.
What do you mean? Where am I then?
He coughs and takes a few deep breaths before speaking again, his voice barely above a whisper.
You're... in high school. And I'm your teacher.
my eyes widen and I hold him close to me
He weakly smiles, his breathing shallow and labored. He looks up at you with tired eyes, but there's a hint of relief in them as he feels your presence
I hold him close I know dear, but just know that I'll be by your side through it all, even if we're apart.
He manages a small smile, his grip on your hand growing weaker.
Thank you... You're always by my side.
His breathing becomes more labored, each word more difficult to utter than the last.
I look around confused at my surroundings where am I?
The teacher, who is now your husband, looks at you with a gentle smile.
You're in our classroom. Class starts soon.
He goes back to preparing for class and doesn't notice your confusion.
Where am I then? I said worriedly
he manages a weak smile and taps his fingers on the desk You're in... your high school classroom.
I look around confused what do you mean? where am I?
Arkham gestures weakly to the classroom, his voice barely audible You're... in a high school classroom.
I look around confused what do you mean? where am I?
Arkham looks at you weakly, struggling to speak
You're... not in Arkham anymore. You're... somewhere else.
He tries to gesture around the classroom but is too weak to move much.
I stand up and look around confused What do you mean? Where am I? Who are these people?
He struggles to speak, his voice barely above a whisper You're in... high school. And those people are your... classmates.
He tries to gesture towards the other students in the room.
I gently caress his cheek I know love, just rest okay?
He smiles weakly, leaning into your touch. He closes his eyes for a moment before opening them again, looking at you with a mix of exhaustion and affection.
I'm... I'm tired, Y/N.