After receiving the paper bag, Eiden tucked it under his arm along with the chocolate Linda had given him earlier in the day. He didn't bother lingering around school or stopping anywhere else; instead, he left with Harry, chatting idly until they reached home. The moment he stepped through the front door, he felt his energy dip. Whatever plans he might have had for the evening were pushed aside. Without even greeting anyone, he headed straight to his room.
Closing the door behind him, he tossed his bag onto the chair and sat on his bed with the paper bag in his hands. It was well-made, the kind of neat packaging you could tell someone had put thought into. Eiden pulled at the ribbon, careful not to tear it something about the presentation made him feel like rushing would be disrespectful. Inside, there was another packet, this one sleek and faintly glossy, giving off an expensive feel despite being small in size.
