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Camille:

Daniel held my hand all the way back through the tunnel. I didn’t breathe until I was back inside our apartment building. My entire body was shaking, as I imagined the several horrific things that crazy man in the alley could have done to me if Daniel hadn’t shown up when he did.

Daniel let me go once we were in the elevator, but immediately started turning me around and checking for any signs of violence on my body.

“Did he hurt you?” He asked with a voice that was a mix of tenderness and anger.

“Not physically,” I answered, not trying to stop him when he raised my cheek slightly to check for any bruises on my neck.

When he was sure I was in good condition, he finally let out a deep breath and relaxed against the wall.

The rest of the ride went on in silence until we got to our floor.

“What the fuck is wrong with you?” He asked me when we got out. I stood awkwardly by his side with my head facing the floor and my hand holding my elbow as he unlocked the d