Following Jake
Outside, Steven maintained a casual demeanor, as if he were simply going about his usual routine. He walked casually toward the mailbox, glanced over his shoulder to ensure the facade of normalcy remained intact. His gaze, however, remained fixed on Jake’s leaving figure, his resolve steadfast as he prepared to shadow his neighbour. Steven joined in the charade, peering into the mailbox and pretending to be interested in its contents while keeping a close eye on Jake’s progress. As the space between them grew, Steven took advantage of the chance to covertly track Jake, his heart racing with the realization of his new duty as a pursuer. This unplanned choice indicated a change from Steven’s customary method of facing challenges head on. Sneaking around wasn’t his style, but the pull of discovering Jake’s secrets was too strong to resist. Steven took each step farther into the unknown, spurred by a mix of fear and fascination, anxious to find what secrets awaited him at the end of this covert journey.
Following Jake
Hiding behind a car
He hadn’t even told his mother he was leaving, so he was just hoping she wouldn’t phone him at an inconvenient moment. Steven’s heart fell. Jake had abruptly stopped walking. He gazed about, as if looking for someone. Steven didn’t want to be spotted, so he jumped behind a car to hide. He held his breath as he looked in Jake’s way. As he looked over the car, he froze in dread. One of Jake’s dogs was staring at him. They even exchanged a brief moment of direct eye contact. Steven sunk backwards, hiding behind the automobile again. “What have I gotten myself into?” he wondered to himself. Jake had already begun walking when he finally summoned the bravery to inspect the vehicle again.
Hiding Behind A Car
