((Fine. I start.))
Derek quickly pulled on his jeans, hopping on one foot and simultaneously trying to find his shirt. It was, for whatever reason, hanging on a lamp. He quickly pulled it off, then slid it over his shoulders, not bothering to button it. He had to get out of here. He looked at the young woman still asleep in the bed, the blanket slid down enough to reveal only her bare shoulders. He almost felt guilty leaving this one.... she was sweet. But what else could he do? He grabbed his shoes and went to the open window - cliche? yes - then climbed out onto the fire escape. In about a minute, he had managed to shimmy down to the first level of the metal structure. He stood for a moment, buttoning his shirt quickly and slipping on his shoes, then jumped to the street. He landed hard, but he was used to it. This was a common practice for him.
He stood up with a small wince, then brushed himself off, and began to walk down the deserted side street. The sun hadn't even risen yet, and he was immensely glad that there weren't any early-morning joggers to see his escape.












