accidentally knocking tools
Tom’s foot kicked a toolbox, causing it to clang noisily as he approached. Panic overtook him as the tools dispersed. “No, no, no,” he moaned, desperately attempting to gather them up. Voices inside quiet, and he knew he had been heard. He needed to act quickly. Tom rushed from the home, abandoning the tools, his heart racing with terror that he had blown his secret. He needed to go home.
Accidentally Knocking Tools
running back home
Mark and his companion noticed Tom as he rushed back home, his breath coming in harsh gasps. His heart beat not only from sprinting, but also from the rush of adrenaline. “That was too close,” he reasoned. He dashed upstairs after bursting through the back door. He needed to gather his thoughts and prepare his next steps. Confronting his father felt like the next obvious step, despite the risk.
Running Back Home
