This is one of those questions much like when you suddenly forget someone's name who you see every day.

But, say I write this:

Anne fidgeted with her hands and looked towards the door, although there had been no footsteps. My end of the corridor was quiet.

Should it be this?

Anne fidgeted with her hands and looked towards the door, although there had been no footsteps. My end of the corridor is quiet.

I know it's either/or. I know this. Both are correct so long as you're consistent. Right? It's a style/mood thing, right? Right?