In fact he escorts you to 15.

“You may. And I think I’ll go with you to make sure you get there.”

You have a queasy feeling in your stomach. Why would he do this? But at the same time you’re grateful.

You don’t run into anyone else on your way up but he keeps his hand on the back of your neck the whole way.

When you get there, Samuel pushes the bar to open the door and gestures for you to exit. You blink in the sunlight and see Mark lounging on one of the chairs.

He claps as you walk out, “I didn’t think you’d make it nearly that fast. Well d-”

Samuel steps out into the sunlight too, grinning at your boyfriend. You remain silent and he gives you a little push forward, whispering in your ear “isn’t there something you want to tell him?”