The Professor
Maya was glad to see she was not the only one avoiding the staircase, a few people were gathered in front of the doors as well.
"Good morning."
The greeting startled her and she smiled at the young girl
standing next to her, "Hello." She replied.
The girl gave her a single nod as if on cue, the elevator doors opened and they filed inside. Maya was lucky enough to secure a space at the front and quickly pushed a button to the last floor.
She watched anxiously as the doors closed, knowing what was coming. When it did, she began to fiddle with the stars of her bag again, the elevator started to descend slowly, Maya's heart hammering in her ears.