This choice: At his first class, Jake has a meltdown... • Go Back...Chapter #4Justin gets to class and sits with Jake by: rpdr fan   The hurried echoes of the school hallway reverberated as Justin dashed to his first class. The peculiar events of the morning still tugged at the edges of his consciousness, a subtle unease coloring his thoughts. The lamp's latent magic continued to weave through the fabric of reality, creating ripples that hinted at more profound changes to come.
Entering the classroom, Justin spotted Jake, his close friend, who sat looking pale and drained. Dark circles adorned his eyes, and his overall demeanor radiated exhaustion. Concern etched across Justin's face as he took the seat beside him.
"Dude, you look terrible. Are you okay?" Justin inquired, his deepened voice reflecting the genuine worry he felt for his friend.
Jake, his voice rougher than usual, managed a faint smile. "Just a really bad flu, man. But I can't afford to miss class. Gotta keep those grades up if I want to play on Thursday."
Understanding Jake's dedication to his grades and the upcoming hockey game, Justin nodded sympathetically. "Yeah, I get it. But seriously, you should rest. No point pushing yourself too hard."
The class commenced, and Justin couldn't help but feel a sense of unease that lingered like a shadow. As the lesson unfolded, his gaze shifted to Jake, whose clothes seemed to cling a bit too tightly to his frame. It was as if the fabric struggled to contain the changes that were unfolding beneath.
In an attempt to distract himself from the unsettling observations, Justin made a casual remark, "You know, Jake, it looks like your clothes shrunk in the wash or something."
Jake, eyes tired yet keen, chuckled weakly. "Funny, I could say the same about you. Maybe your laundry skills need an upgrade."
Their banter brought a momentary sense of normalcy, but the odd occurrences persisted. Justin couldn't shake the feeling that the changes weren't merely superficial but hinted at something more profound beneath the surface.
As the class continued, Justin couldn't help but notice Jake's hands. What had initially seemed like a trick of the light appeared more tangible now—tiny, glistening scales forming on Jake's once-smooth skin. The realization set in, and Justin's eyes widened with a mix of disbelief and curiosity. He discreetly glanced at his own hands, half-expecting a similar transformation.
The bell rang, signaling the end of the class. Justin gathered his belongings, and as he rose from his seat, Jake pointedly remarked, "Looks like your shirt's riding a bit higher today."
Justin blinked, glancing down at his shirt. The fabric, once comfortably loose, seemed to cling more tightly to his torso, the hem now shorter than he remembered. A niggling discomfort settled in, and Justin, for the first time, acknowledged the peculiar changes that extended beyond a mere trick of perception.
The hallway buzzed with activity as the friends navigated through the crowd, the whispers of the lamp's magic growing louder in the recesses of their lives. The Roderick family, oblivious to the quiet transformation unfolding within them, continued to navigate their ordinary existence, unknowingly tethered to the whims of the peculiar lamp.  indicates the next chapter needs to be written. |
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