170: Pushing Through The Crowd

Camilla “Thanks, Lewis,” I said, hanging up. I looked around, trying to keep my nerves steady. The protest was getting more intense, but I couldn’t figure out what it was about. I spotted Justin among the protesters. What was he doing here? I wanted to ask someone, but the two men from the car were getting closer. I nudged Drake, nodding toward the men. He followed my gaze and tightened his grip on my hand. “We need to keep moving,” he said. We pushed through the crowd, trying to blend in. I glanced at Justin one more time, but he didn’t see me. We navigated through the mass of people, my leg throbbing with every step. Finally, I spotted the flashing lights of a police car pulling up. Officer Bryan and a few other officers got out and started walking towards us. Drake and I quickly approached them. “Stay calm,” Bryan told us, “We need to get you both to safety.” Just then, I saw Lewis’s car pull up. He got out and hurried over to us. “Camilla, are you alright?” “We’re okay, but