He took a deep breath and forced his feet towards the stairs.

She led the way across the stage towards the wooden stairs.

He pulled away and began to wander towards the stairs.

Slowly, carefully, he felt his way back towards the stairs.

She linked her arm through his and turned him towards the stairs.

The boy began to move towards the stairs, then turned.

She'd turned away, towards the stairs, when she heard movement just beyond the door.

He turned slowly from the door and made his way towards the stairs.

I ran towards the stairs, with no idea in my head other than to escape.

Slowly she made her way towards the stairs and then stopped.