Silence at my arrival
They quickly stopped talking as soon as they noticed me. As I stepped into the dimly lighted hallway, Chris and Dereck turned to face me. Their looks were a mix of wrath and surprise, and the tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. Chris appeared to be about to say something, but the words died on his lips. Dereck’s eyes narrowed; I could feel the weight of his gaze.

Silence At My Arrival
Anger and surprise
Their looks were a mix of wrath and amazement. Chris’s cheeks reddened, and his lips opened and closed as if looking for the proper words. Dereck’s jaw was set, his gaze steely and calculated. The air was full of unspoken words and unresolved tension. I took a deep breath, bracing myself for what was about to happen. This confrontation was unavoidable, and I was prepared to meet it full on.

Anger And Surprise