I sucked in a breath through grit teeth. My eyes closed, bracing for the impact.
A jolt passed through my body. But... my back felt fine. It was my arm that hurt.
I opened my eyes to see... Erin holding onto my arm.
She had a flushed expression and puffed cheeks.
"What are you doing!"
She pulled me back up and lifted up my body with the help of her shoulder.
"If you fall, it will hurt really bad!"
My hand scratched the back of my head.
"Haha... I overestimated my ability to climb stairs."
Erin raised an eyebrow.
"Wow, you're even more clumsy than me!"
An awkward laugh escaped me.
"I guess so..."
Erin helped me get up the stairs. Although it was still slow and painful, it was much easier and there were no more mishaps.
By the time we reached the top of the steps, I was panting.
"Thank... you..."
Erin smiled.
"No problem! Where are you trying to go, anyway?"