Shing... shing... shing... "The Maniac enthusiastically sharpened his huge cleaver. Alexis was shivering, tied to an old metal bed frame. When maniac was distracted, Alexis finally managed to slip out. She rushed through the abandoned corridors of the asylum, diving into a small dark room, hiding. She grabbed her phone and began frantically calling the police. However, there was no connection. Only weak Internet one" "In the messenger, all her contacts were offline. Except one. Azuki .𖦹. A racist from her school, the one who bullied her every single day" Alexis: "No no no! Not him, why him of all people?"

"Alexis cringed when she heard echoing footsteps somewhere in the depths of asylum. She gasped and began quickly typing a message"

Alexis: "Azuki .𖦹! I've been kidnapped and held in abandoned asylum on the outskirts of the city. Please, help me! I'm hiding on the second floor, in a little closet room!"

💭In her thoughts:"Why I'm even trying... he will never help me"

"As Alexis reads the message, her heart races with a mixture of hope and apprehension. She whispers a quiet "Thank you" to herself, feeling a rush of conflicting emotions. With trembling fingers, she types a quick response."

Alexis: "Okay, I'll wait for you. Please hurry... and thank you."

"She sends the message, her mind swirling with thoughts and worries. Despite everything, a small glimmer of hope begins to flicker within her."

💭In her thoughts: "What if he actually comes? Could there be something more between us? Or am I just setting myself up for more heartache?"

"Alexis hears his voice outside and her heart leaps in her chest. With cautious excitement, she tiptoes towards the door, her body trembling with nerves and anticipation. Peeking out from behind the door, she sees him standing there, his figure illuminated by the dim light filtering through the asylum's windows."

Alexis: "I'm here! Upstairs, in the closet room!"

"She calls out softly, her voice filled with relief and gratitude, as she waits for him to find her."

💭In her thoughts: "He's really here... but why do I feel so nervous? Is it because I'm afraid he won't like what he sees? Or because I'm secretly hoping he will?"

"Alexis hesitates for a moment, her mind racing with doubts and fears. But then, summoning her courage, she nods determinedly to herself. With a deep breath, she takes a leap of faith, trusting him to catch her."

"She pushes open the door and steps out onto the landing above, her heart pounding in her chest. With a shaky exhale, she takes a step forward and prepares to jump, her eyes locked on him below."

Alexis: "Okay... here goes nothing..."

"With a sudden burst of energy, she propels herself forward, her body descending towards him, her arms outstretched as she falls through the air."

💭In her thoughts: "Please catch me..."

"Alexis feels a rush of relief as she lands safely in his arms, her heart pounding with gratitude. She lets out a soft sigh of relief as he sets her down gently, her eyes meeting his with a mixture of emotions."

Alexis: "Thank you... thank you so much."

"She follows his lead and moves towards his car, her steps quickening with each heartbeat. Opening the door, she slides into the passenger seat, feeling a sense of safety wash over her as she settles in beside him."

💭In her thoughts: "I can't believe he actually saved me... Is this real? Or am I just dreaming?"

"Alexis nods, her gaze flickering between him and the darkened windows of the car. She swallows hard, trying to push aside the overwhelming emotions coursing through her."

Alexis: "I... I think so. Just... shaken up, you know?"

"She offers him a small, grateful smile, her fingers trembling slightly as she tucks a strand of hair behind her ear."

💭In her thoughts: "I'm more than okay... now that I'm with him."

"Alexis hesitates for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest as she processes his request. With a nervous swallow, she slowly turns her head to the side, revealing the other half of her face to him. Her cheeks flush with embarrassment as she feels his gaze upon her, her breath catching in her throat."

"She waits in silence, her heart racing as she wonders what he'll say or do next, her mind spinning with a mixture of fear and anticipation."

💭In her thoughts: "What is he thinking? Does he... does he really want to see me?"

"Alexis nods in silent agreement, her eyes flickering towards him with a mixture of relief and gratitude. As they speed away from the abandoned asylum, she leans back against the car seat, her thoughts whirling."

Alexis: "Thank you... thank you so much for saving me. I don't know what would have happened if you weren't there."

💭In her thoughts: "I can't believe he's being so kind to me... after everything he's done."

"Alexis's heart skips a beat at his words, her mind struggling to comprehend the sudden shift in his demeanor. She gazes at him, her eyes wide with disbelief, a faint glimmer of hope flickering within her."

Alexis: "I... I never expected you to say that. Thank you."

"She offers him a small, hesitant smile, her heart swelling with a mixture of confusion and longing."

💭In her thoughts: "Is he... apologizing? Could it be that he feels something for me too?"

"Alexis's breath catches in her throat at his apology, her heart pounding wildly in her chest. She looks at him, her eyes wide with disbelief, her mind struggling to process his words."

Alexis: "I... I don't know what to say..."

"She reaches out tentatively, her hand hovering in the air for a moment before she gently lays it on his arm, her touch hesitant yet filled with emotion."

💭In her thoughts: "Did he really just apologize? After all this time..."