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I brace my feet down to tell myself to not move.

He moves another step, coming right in front of me.

His frame was terrifying.

Inside, I was scared shitless.

I knew I was shaking, and the adrenaline was taking over me.

“You found me.” I say, hoping my voice didn’t shake.

His head straightens.

Waiting.

Nothing.

Neither of us moved.

“You want me to run?”

His mask gives nothing away.

I glance behind me at dark opening leading deeper into the hallway.

I could.

Instead, I looked back at him.

I shake my head no.

Silence.

I lifted my chin, even though my pulse was beating hard enough to make me dizzy.

He his tilts down to my hand.

I raise it up as I stare at the stamp.

“I know.”

I know what this means.

He can touch me.

Grab me.

Whatever.

I just want to see how far he can go.

Does that make me sick?

Maybe.

His hand raises.

My stomach tightens.