Checking the parking lot
Determined to find out what happened, I decided to check the parking lot. It was my last hope of finding any trace of Chris and Dereck.
The cool night air hit me as I stepped outside, a stark contrast to the stifling tension inside. The lot was dimly lit, shadows stretching across the asphalt.
I scanned the area, looking for any sign of them. My heart pounded in my chest as I made my way through the rows of cars, hoping for some clue.