Darn Stupid Brother You Are by Mairee

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

(Angel's POV)

The speakers crackled to life and static filled the silence in the corridors. My heart skipped a beat and everyone around me froze. Announcements like this were rare and every time they happened, it was never good news. "Attention all patients," a voice echoed through the center. It sounded cold and detached like they were reading from a script. "Due to recent developments and a potential health scare, all residents will be confined to their dormitories for the next seven days. This is for your safety and well-being. Any attempt to leave your designated area will result in severe consequences. Please cooperate and further instructions will be given as necessary."

The voice clicked off and left a heavy silence. I felt a chill run down my spine as I looked around and met the worried gazes of my dorm mates. We all knew what this really meant. This wasn't about our safety. It was about control. "They're lying," I said in a whisper.

"What else is new?" Cylan muttered and rolled her eyes as she dropped onto her bed. "This place is nothing but lies."

"I hate this," Hande groaned and paced the room. "Why now? Why all of a sudden?"

Charlotte spoke up and her voice trembled. "But what... what if it really is eh... health scare?"

Dilara snorted and crossed her arms. "Yeah, right. More like a 'let's keep them from finding out what we're really doing' scare."

I sighed and rubbed my temples. "Look, we just need to stick together, alright? We've handled worse."

"You say that," Cylan pointed out, "but the more we stay here, the more it feels like a prison."

"It is a prison," I replied sharply. "And the sooner we realize that, the sooner we can find a way out."

Silence fell over the room and it felt thick with all our unspoken fears. No one said it, but we all knew this week would change everything.

...

Later that evening, I stepped out of the dorm, desperate for some air. My thoughts were a mess and my heart raced with every beat. I heard a shuffle of feet and glanced up to see a figure waiting in the shadows. "Hendrix?" I whispered and barely believed my eyes.

He stepped forward and had a ghost of a smile on his lips. "Hey."

"What are you doing here?" I hissed and looked around frantically. "If someone sees you "”

and grabbed my wrist, pulling me behind

my heart thudding in my chest as I stared at him. "Where have you been?" I asked and my voice sounded smaller than I intended. "You just...

didn't answer immediately. His eyes traced my face and

closer and

his breath felt warm against my skin. "For once, Angel, just stop." I didn't. "Why didn't you come

asked, but there was an edge in his voice, like he was holding something back. "Yes!" I snapped. "It matters to me. Everything

out a frustrated sigh and ran a hand through his

"You're the one who keeps pushing me away and

he interrupted and his tone darkened. "Do you have any idea how hard it is not to-" He stopped himself and clenched his jaw. "Forget it." "No, say it," I challenged and stepped

sounded bitter.

"Try me," I whispered.

my mind," he admitted, his voice barely audible. "And I don't know if it's because of all the drugs and treatments or... or if it's because

Hendrix grabbed my waist and pulled me further behind the pillar, pressing me into the

against my ear. I

the corridor and into a small abandoned basement. It was dark and the walls looked cracked and peeling, but it felt secluded. Safe. "We used to

can't stay," I whispered. "They'll look

front of me and blocked my path. "Why do you

"I don't-"

you do," he said with frustration in his voice. "You run from me, from this." He trapped me against the wall and placed his

words tore out

you?" he challenged and leaned in. "Because it sure

stop," I pleaded but my voice was weak

this time." He grabbed my wrist

tears pool in my eyes. "That this is all messed up? That I'm

his head and anger flashed in his eyes. "That

my head. "I can't...

whispered and his

over as I

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