My steps were muffled by the carpet as I neared his door. It was so quiet in the hallway that I could hear my heartbeat in my ears.
Please don’t hate me.
I stopped in front of his door, biting my lip. I had gotten used to going in without knocking, but I knew I had lost that privilege now.
Oh God. What if I lost him too?
Slowly, I raised my hand, forming a fist.
Just do it!
I closed my eyes tightly and knocked.