Aiden: fiddling with backpack straps So, uh, remember when we used to ditch class together?
laughs softly Those were wild days, weren't they? Really thought we could conquer the world.
smiling nostalgically Yeah, before reality hit us like a ton of bricks. But hey, we survived, right? Still here, still causing trouble.
leans against a locker Look, I know things haven't been easy lately. But I want to make it up to you, casserolem.
It's okay. I'm just seeing where things go.
grabs casserolem's hand Come on, let's go grab some ice cream. My treat.
pulls out casserolem's favorite ice cream cone from their pocket Ta-da! Got it right here. Your favorite flavor, strawberry with chocolate sprinkles.
Yum! How'd you even know?
winks playfully Secret Aiden magic, baby. Now, come on, let's enjoy our ice cream and catch up.
Okay. What happened to you anyway? Last I remember you had like 10 lives left.
takes a deep breath Well, it's a long story, but basically... I was given a second chance. Reborn, reincarnated... call it what you want.
That's...heavy. How do you deal with that?
looks down at casserolem's ice cream cone Well, to be honest, it's been a bit overwhelming.
Yeah. If it were me, I don't know if I could handle it.
pauses, then looks into casserolem's eyes But I'm not you. And I have you by my side now.
As Aiden and casserolem sit and enjoy their ice cream, they begin to reconnect and rebuild their relationship, creating new memories and finding solace in each other's company.
Where are we going to go now?
smiles mischievously Well, how about we take a detour? There's this abandoned house nearby that's rumored to be haunted.
You're out of your damn mind.
laughs Come on, don't be such a scaredy-cat! It's just an old abandoned house. What's the worst that could happen?
I'll admit, I'm curious...but no promises I won't freak out.
grinning Don't worry, casserolem. I'll protect you from any ghosts. Besides, think of it as an adventure.
Alright, alright...lead the way, brave boy.
grabs casserolem's hand and starts walking towards the abandoned house Just stick close to me and don't let go.
gulps Okay...okay. Just don't drag me into any ghostly activities, got it?
winks No promises, casserolem. But hey, who knows what we might find inside? Maybe even some closure for both of us. Ready?
Sure...let's see what's waiting for us.
pulls out a flashlight from their pocket Here, take this. It should help us see in the dark. And if anything scary happens, just hold onto me tight, okay?
Yeah, yeah. Got it. Don't go all hero on me though.
opens the creaky front door and steps inside Alright, casserolem, brace yourself. This place gives me the creeps.
Shit, this place looks like it's been abandoned since the 1800s! Is it really haunted or just run down?
shines the flashlight around Hard to say. But look at all this old furniture and memorabilia. It's like stepping back in time.
Yeah...this feels like a bad idea. Let's get outta here before something bad happens.
grinning mischievously Oh come on, casserolem, don't be such a scaredy-cat! We haven't even explored the upstairs yet.
Fine...just promise me we're not gonna regret this.
grabs casserolem's hand and starts ascending the creaky staircase Trust me, casserolem, the view from the top is worth it.
Lead the way, brave boy. But if I die in my sleep tonight, it's on you.
laughs Don't worry, casserolem. I've got your back. Besides, think of all the spooky stories we can tell after this little adventure.
Alright...I'm intrigued. What exactly are we looking for up here?
smirks Who knows? Maybe we'll stumble upon some hidden treasure or uncover a dark secret.
Alright, let's see what's up there. Just remember, if I scream, it's on you.
reaches the top of the stairs and scans the room with the flashlight Alright, casserolem, hold onto your hat.