Aru shah one-shots

Something more

Aru POV

I strolled through the woods in the Otherworld (I know there aren't actually any woods, but just stick with me here) Id discovered them recently, and the woods had soon become my favourite place to hang out. I took a deep breath, taking in the fresh, clean air. I was so mesmerised by the enchanting beauty of the forest I almost didn't notice Aiden. He had his hands clenched at his sides, and his face was contorted in rage. I frowned. I had never seen him this mad before. I slowly walked up to him. "Aiden?" I asked. He didn't respond. " Aiden?" I tried again. still no response. "Aiden?!" I shouted. " what is it, Shah?" he finally replied. " what's wrong?" I asked " nothing's wrong, shah," he said, though it was obvious he was lying. " Aiden, what's wrong?" I repeated, my voice stern. He took a deep breath before responding," My dad came to visit today, and my mom and dad went into the living room to discuss something, and they must've had an argument because they started yelling at the top of their voices, and when my dad finally left, my mom had tears in her eyes, and this broken expression on her face -- his voice broke, it took a moment for him to speak again" and she looked so sad, and I wish I could've done something, anything to erase the misery in her eyes. but I couldn't do anything! I couldn't help her, and I just can't bear that look on her face" His words came out in a rush,  my expression softened. " You don't need to do anything" Aiden looked up at me, his eyebrows raised. I continued," Malini is strong. She can handle herself. Whatever she's facing in her life, she needs to fight it, not you, all you need to do, is support her. be with her, every single step of the way. " Aiden fiddled nervously with Shadowfax. " I know that shah, but it's just so unfair. she doesn't deserve this, this pain, this misery, this heartbreak. "I looked down, I was quiet for a while before I said," I used to think that too. My dad sacrificed so much to escape his fate. He was so happy with my mom; he was so happy when he found out that he was about to be a dad. All he wanted was to be with his family." I looked into Aiden's eyes. he looked surprised. I couldn't blame him. I usually wasn't very open about my father, or how it affected me, or even how his relationship with my mom was before he became the sleeper. I softly added," I wish I could help him return back to his normal self, the person who was happy to be my father, who would do anything for our family, but that's his battle to fight. I wish I could support him, show him the way but I don't have the option, but you do, instead of trying to fight her battles for her, help her fight them herself instead" something changed in Aiden's expression. he features softened, and the intensity of his gaze made me twitchy. It felt weird sharing this much information about me. it reminded me of how I felt when I had first used the key, exposed, raw. I shook away the feeling and instead flashed my trademark smirk," besides the really important question is" I leaned in and whispered in his ear" why do you watch nature documentaries at 3 am? seriously, why?" The question caught Aiden so off-guard that a snort-laugh escaped his lips. which was of course followed by both of us bursting into fits of laughter. once both of us were done laughing, he said, "I have to go, I guess I'll see you later then and um, thanks, Shah. " Anytime, Wifey" I replied. Aiden rolled his eyes, though I noticed a small smile played on his lips. " you're a good friend, Shah," he said, before turning to leave. I smiled, though I couldn't help but wish I was something more.

 I am so sorry about that nature documentary comment. that was me trying to be funny, and I'm so sorry if I made you cringe. just pretend I said something funny there, anyway, thank you for reading this chapter, and I'll probably update on the weekend.

bye :)