River
The room was quiet. The only sound was the soft rhythm of Debbie’s breathing as she slept. I was sitting on the edge of the bed. My mind was racing. Then I heard it.
A faint click.
Someone was unlocking the door from the outside.
I didn't panic. At least not yet. But somehow my mind was doing this flip of anxiety.
What if this was Black? Or anyone.
I moved like the wind. I surged off the bed, my bare feet making no noise on the smooth tiled floor. Good thing I had thrown my boxers back on.
I reached the light switch and flicked it off, plunging the room into total darkness.
Fuck my clothes.
I moved fast, picking the damn thing off. Thanks to speed training.
Then I stepped back into the corner, hiding in the heavy darkness near the wardrobe. At this point, my breathing was s
