A hand touched my shoulder, shaking me. I was back on the bus. It was dark and warm and I just wanted to sleep, but Chloe kept shaking my shoulder. she whispered
In a moment of disorientation, the narrator found themselves back on a bus, interrupted from the desire to sleep by Chloe's persistent shaking. The environment was dark and warm, adding to the feeling of comfort that sleep brought, yet Chloe's insistence prevented any rest.
The interaction highlights a sense of urgency or importance in Chloe's actions, indicating that there is something significant happening that cannot be overlooked. This moment sets the stage for a shift from a peaceful desire to slumber into a situation requiring attention and awareness.