*A story about Elio chasing Aran in chapter 1
A: Hey Elio.
Aran called Elio who was eating a sandwich.
E: Yeah?
A: When we first met... You chased me all over the school, right?
E: Yeah, what about it?
A: Why didn't you use your perk to speed yourself up? You could've easily caught up to me with that.
E: Oh that's because...
-Elio suddenly became silent as he chewed on his food and swallowed. His expression, suddenly shifting into a serious one.
A: Whoa, are you okay?
-Aran's mind went into a panic.
A: (Uh oh... Maybe I shouldn't have asked that question. I've only ever seen him like this when things get serious.)
E: I-i can't....
Elio said, voice sounding quiet and hands trembling.
A: Hey hey! No, there's no need to say it.
(Yeah, it might be something personal. A good friend would let it go and not pry any further. A certain level of trust must be earned first...)
-As Aran got lost in his thoughts, Elio struggled to breathe.
A: (He's crying?!)
-Patting Elio's back, Aran tries to comfort him.
A: There there, it's all gonna be fine...
E: Can't... Breathe...
A: Huh...?
E: Choking... Need... Water...
-Turns out, Elio wasn't choking on his tears. He was choking on his sandwich.
-Aran quickly gave him some water to flush it down.
E: Whew! Thanks, Aran!
A: Yeah yeah... *Sigh* you should stop trying to eat everything in one big bite.
E: Haha, sorry. Oh yeah, about your question...
A: Hm? What about it?
E: School Rules.
A: What?
E: School rules say you can't use your perk unless you have permission from a teacher.
A: Oh...
-It was way more simple than he thought.