Chloe
Nodding, he signaled with his hand for me to follow him. As Hayden led me through the large crowd, I tightly held onto his hand, fearful of getting lost. I observed his muscular back as he navigated through the people, receiving greetings along the way.
My hands shook frantically, signaling the onset of a panic attack. I had hoped to drown my anxiety in alcohol, to forget and numb the overwhelming emotions. But here I am now.
We finally made it out of the crowd, and I instinctively let go of his hand. He glanced at me but didn't question my actions.
We climbed a flight of stairs, and there were bathrooms in front of us. Without hesitation, I hurriedly entered the ladies' bathroom.
Inside, I silently released my pent-up emotions, suppressing my sobs so that Hayden wouldn't hea
