Preliminary Hearing
I sit in the courtroom, and my entire body shakes. Everything in me feels on edge. Alex is sitting next to me. His hand rests on my leg with my hand on top of his. He gently moves his thumb on occasions, letting me know he’s here with me, supporting me. As a side door opens, I see Johnny enter. His eyes immediately meet mine, and he smiles. I push myself closer to Alex. Noticing what is happening, Alex moves his arm, so it’s now around my waist, and I can better lean against him. Alex holds me as Johnny’s cold eyes stare. The officers sit Johnny at the defendant's side of the court. Once he is seated, everyone stands for the judge to enter. After we sit, Johnny looks at me for a moment and winks. My skin crawls when he looks at me. Alex’s grip tightens. I know he saw Johnny look at me.
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