Stairwell Shots

His voice bounced off of the walls of the stairwell, proof of the tension that was lingering in the air between them. Then all fell silent. The two men realized, finally, how close they were. How their faces were only a mere few inches apart. The two men both felt as their gazes slowly lowered down to the others' lips. Then Aaron began to turn away.

Alexander stopped him, though, by grabbing hold of his wrist, and Aaron looked back, meeting his eyes as he spoke.

"Burr, do not throw away your shot."