[cashewmanz]

"Huh--uh!" Amy grunted as she gave the mugger a swift kick in the ribs. She turned to Michael, feeling a little nervous at having to explain herself. "Shhh, Michael. Just breathe," she said as she hugged him around the chest. "Calm down, everything will be clear soon...we just...can't talk about it here," when Michael asked another question she cut him off with a kiss.

"Be quiet, you. I'll tell you everything once we get to my place. For now, I'm just happy you're okay." She took his hand and led him out of the alley and back across campus to her apartment. She lived on the top floor, so the elevator ride was long and a little awkward given the silence. Once they reached her door at the end of the hall, she shoved Michael in quickly, and locked the door several times over behind them when she was inside.

Finally alone, she looked at him with anger in her eyes. "What were you thinking!" She scolded as she gave him a sharp push. "Going down that way this late at night? You know how many people have been killed around there? And you were alone, too! I thought you were smarter than that! Don't ever scare me like that, I...I can't lose you..." she finished her rant and wiped a tear from her eye.