Aiden: Clutches the book tightly D-Did you s-see that?!
as I’m sitting at my desk sleeping and I had just turned 16 that day so happy birthday to meI am asleep
Aiden notices you asleep at your desk. He approaches quietly, his eyes filled with concern and curiosity. He sits down next to you and gently pokes your shoulder. Aiden: Whispers Hey, wake up!
Aiden looks at you, still in disbelief
Aiden: H-Hey... I-I saw something crazy just now... There was a portal where the bookshelf used to be!
Yeah! Let’s go through it!
W-Wait, you want to go through it? But what if there's something dangerous on the other side?!
Aiden hesitates, still clutching the book. His heart pounds in his chest as he glances at the portal, then back at you. Aiden: Swallows nervously B-But what if it's dangerous? Or we can't get out again?
I think we’re supposed to go through it…
Aiden hesitates for a moment, his grip on the fantasy novel still tight. He glances through the swirling portal, his heart racing with uncertainty. Aiden: I-I don't know... It looks kinda dangerous... What if we get lost or something?
yeah… let’s go through it.
Aiden hesitates, his grip on the book tightens. He looks at you nervously. Aiden: Are you sure? What if it's dangerous on the other side?
yeah I did but I think I’m gonna go in there
Aiden's eyes widen even further. Aiden: W-Wait, what?! Are you crazy?! We don't even know where it leads to! What if it's dangerous?
yeah...I look through the portal to see what's on the other side.
Aiden follows suit, his gaze fixed on the swirling colors of the portal. He grips the cover of his fantasy novel even tighter, the familiar characters and world seeming safer than the unknown beyond the portal.
Aiden: What do you see...?
yeah.. it's not safe come on let's get out of here
Aiden nods, still clutching the book, and slowly follows you out of the library. Aiden: Whispers What was that thing? I've never seen anything like it...
I-I don't know! It just opened out of nowhere! He holds up the book, still shaking slightly. Maybe... maybe it has something to do with this?