I repeated his name several times, unsure of what to do. I was so agitated that my mind raced with worst-case scenarios. James. James. James. I said as I slipped back into my night gown. How did this happen? How am I supposed to handle this?.. I was in a maze with no clear exit. "Hey, go ahead", Darius said. He looked so fearless. Does he not understand? "H-he's a-at the d-door, You came in somehow right?" I stuttered, expecting an answer. Or a reaction, maybe. But even in the dark, I could see the glimmer in his eyes. He didn't even blink. Okay, I don't need your answer. Just be gone, that's all I care about. "Please leave or maybe hide, just be invisible", I said, pushing him lightly as I prepared to open the door. He stood still, unwavered. I was going to say somethin

