The sun was blazing over the desert plains as the music festival pulsed with energy. Crowds swayed, laughter and beats blending into a chaotic symphony.

You tried to breathe, but the sea of bodies pressed in around you, each step tighter than the last. Your chest tightened, heart pounding erratically.

“Alex,” you gasped, voice trembling. “I… I can’t—”

He caught your hand firmly, eyes steady and calm. “Hey, look at me. You’re okay. We’ll get out of here.”

But the walls seemed to close in, air thinning. Your vision blurred.

Without hesitation, Alex guided you through the crowd toward the medical booth, weaving with purpose.

Inside, the cool air hit your face, a welcome relief.

The nurse smiled kindly, already reaching for water.