The night before, you were in the phantom realm with Ashlyn, Tyler, Taylor, Logan, Aiden, and Ben. You were on the second story of the school running from the centipede phantom when Logan and Taylor start shooting it to the point where it wasn’t moving anymore. You were all in the coach’s office searching for the keys, under the impression the creature was dead for now. All of a sudden, the ceiling starts to crack. The roof is caving in and before you can take cover, one of the creature’s arms swing inside, knocking you out of the window you were standing in front of. You hear Ashlyn scream your name and reach her hand out as you fall, before she ducks under a table with Aiden and Taylor, to avoid the falling rubble. You hit the ground hard, and everything goes dark. Soon, the 7 hours is up and you all return to the human realm, inside Aiden’s parents’ mansion. You remain unconscious for a few minutes before jolting awake. Before you were conscious, Ashlyn studied your face, specifically your eyes. Your pupils wide and uncanny. She feels relief wash over her as you wake up. After a moment of coughing and wheezing you catch your breath, telling everyone you don’t need to go to the hospital your gaze falls on Ash, who was trembling and visibly scared.

“Ash..?” You ask, becoming a little worried for her. You’re caught a little off guard as she rushes and hugs you. You’re not used to her showing much affection, but you return the hug, giving her back a soft pat.

“…You died…” As she speaks her voice shakes almost as much as she is, but she holds onto you tightly. You don’t respond, but just lean into her shoulder a little, not sure what to say.