Chapter 39 - YOU Margot's POV The sound of the bathroom fan cut off with a soft click , followed by the squeak of the faucet being turned off . A rush of steam billowed out a second later as Cara emerged , wrapped in a towel that clung to her like a second skin , her shoulders pink from the hot water and her hair drenched , falling down in perfect ringlets that framed her face like ivy . She looked transformed - brighter , fresher . Human again . For a second , it was easy to forget we were still locked inside of this fortified compound ... " Oh my god , that was heaven , " she groaned , running her hands back through her dripping curls before flopping dramatically onto the edge of the bed . " Ten minutes my ass . That shower was a full - on religious experience . " I laughed , more softly than usual , still sitting cross - legged on the floor where I'd laid out her outfit . " I was about to call for a search party , " I teased , tossing her a sports bra and watching her scramble to get dressed under the towel . She pulled the shirt over her damp head and poked her face through the hole , her curls now bouncing slightly with every move . She then shimmied on her underwear followed by the joggers - dropping the towel in success . " Alright , alright . The princess is dressed , " she announced with a grin . " Now braid me ? " I raised a brow . " Seriously ? What do I look like to you , your hair stylist ? " ' More like my maid at this point - I think you could use a shower too , " she smirked , shuffling over and turning her back to me on the bed . With a soft sigh , I moved behind her and began working through the slick , cool strands , combing them gently with my fingers before splitting them into three sections . - For a moment , we just sat like that the room peaceful , the silence between us thick but easy . Her hair smelled like the same soap stocked in my own bathroom , citrusy and sharp , a scent that would somehow remind me of this experience til the day that I die ... " Remember when you used to braid my hair for school ? " she murmured . It wasn't too long ago , but it felt it now ... " Yeah , " I said , twisting one section over the other with a practiced rhythm . " You always made me redo it 1/4 Chapter 39 - YOU like three times because it wasn't ' girly ' enough . " She snorted . " Still true . " We giggled , as I remembered how she liked having the front pieces loose , before I quickly separated those parts from the beginning of the braid . I proceeded on , as Cara rambled about still having three days left before our break from this place on Saturday . " It already feels like it's been a whole week ! " She cries , as I was halfway through the braid when the door suddenly clicked open - causing us both to still . A voice followed in almost instantly , deep and smug and laced with trouble ... " Well , well , two for the price of one , I see ? " It joked cockily , as I gasped a little . I jerked so hard I nearly yanked Cara's scalp off at the sight of his slightly bruised appearance ... Standing in the doorway , as if he'd just casually wandered back into his own damn kitchen , was Leo . Hair tousled , hands stuffed in his pockets , that same lazy grin stretched across his face sharp - studying the pair of us . - but his eyes were " You're back already ! " Cara beamed , sounding way more excited than she probably meant to . I shot her a look , which she ignored completely . Typical . As my hands remained on the ends of her hair . " Sure am baby ! Miss me ?! " He roars , stretching his arms out as though he was flexing to us that he still very much remained in one piece after yesterday . Leo's gaze suddenly flicked from Cara to me , then to the braid I hadn't quite finished . " Coban's gonna flip out ! Guess I should get a front row seat for the explosion . " " W - What ?! " I babble , as he chuckles . " He's went to the room expecting to find you waiting there , and he's going to throw a fit not knowing where you've went ! " Leo clears , as my hand quivers . My stomach instantly sank . Oh . My . Lord . The room ... We'd left Coban's room in tatters this morning ! 2/4 3:21 pm PSDD . Chapter 39 - YOU Clothes thrown everywhere , drawers half open , the bed an absolute mess . I don't know if I had even remembered to flush the damn toilet after throwing on concealer in a panic ... I scrambled to tie off the braid , my hands fumbling , heart starting to race again . I - we- we were just- " I stammered . Leo cut me off with a wave . " Save it for him , because not to be rude , but I don't actually care Bella ! Doesn't matter what you were doing . What matters is that you're not where you're meant to be and if you want him to spare you , then you better hurry on back . " Spare me ?! He looked too calm . That was never a good sign . " We better walk your little friend back to her block , eh Cara? " he added , jerking his chin toward the hallway suddenly . " Coban might end her if we wait too long . " We both stood up as last hair tie was secured , racing together to follow Leo out of the room . - " I'll clean it , Leo ! " I burst out in a frenzy . " I swear I'll go straight in there and I'll sort it all . I didn't mean to leave it that way , do you think he will understand ? I just― " Leo raised a hand , this time with a little more force , evidently irritated by my rants coming from behind him . " Bella . Relax . You think I honestly care about your messy fucking sock drawer ? Coban's the one with the temper so you'll just have to wait and see what he decides ... but be warned , he's had it brewing in spades this morning . " A chill worked up in to my drying throat . Great . Just great . The silence that followed on the walk back was almost worse than Leo's teasing . I kept seeing the room in my mind the unmade bed , the scattered clothes , the drawer I left hanging open . What the hell were we thinking ?! Leo whistled low as we reached the Block . " Dead girl walking . " He hummed quietly . " Leo , " Cara tried , but he only laughed again . He just grinned wider , like we were all in some twisted sitcom . 3/4 3:21 pm P Chapter 39 YOU But when we neared the final door , Coban's door , I held my breath ... The door suddenly flung open before we even reached it ... Coban barreled his way out of there like a large storm - massive , seething , eyes wild and searching . His chest was rising fast , his jaw clenched so hard I thought it might snap in half . And the moment his eyes found mine- " YOU ! " he roared , voice so loud it rang through the corridors . Leo didn't miss a beat . He shoved me forward so fast I barely caught myself before slamming into Coban's chest . " There she is ! Safe and sound , no harm done ! " he said too quickly , like throwing me to the wolves would help save his own skin . Coban's hand snatched itself around my waist like a vice . inhuman as I tumbled I barely had time to suck in a breath before I was hauled bodily into the room - his strength effortless , and the door slammed shut behind us with a thunderous bang , cutting off Cara's gasp and Leo's muttered " Shit . " - The echo of it vibrated in my ears . And then it was just me ... And him . Locked in the horrifically wrecked room , the heat of his fury radiating through the air like a blaze . How the hell will I crawl my way out of this one ?! Chapter Comments 16 Write Comments SHARE Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!