Thread: A Wolf and His Claim on Her Broken Heart (Raivh & sydnie.cherie)

I have plenty sense. Leighlah grumbled, lifting her arms so that he could wrap the towel around her body. The tenderness of the action seemed out of character for him, and she wondered if he realized that. Then again, who was she to make that judgement when she didn't really know his character to begin with. Something tightened in her chest at that lackadaisical smile, and she wasn't sure whether or not that was a good thing. She didn't have much time to contemplate the feeling as he turned around and walked away. Leighlah stared at the pieces of clothing as she stepped over the rim of the tub, her warm feet feeling tender and sensitive against the cold tile. A black tank top, a pair of blue jeans that had no doubt been peeled off the body of another woman, and oversized black sandals waited to find a new home on her body. She dropped the towel, forgoing one cloth barrier for another. She moved slowly because her body still ached all over from the tension and the fighting. She still couldn't believe what had happened. Even for Spencer, that was a new low. She briefly entertained the thought of going to the administration about this, but she knew they would fight tooth and nail to protect their star quarterback and the sterling reputation of the school. There was no justice to be found there. And honestly, Leighlah didn't want justice. She just wanted to forget. Chase's voice at the door was just the distraction she needed. Pushing the thoughts from her head, Leighlah turned and faced the mirror. She lifted her arms, separated her hair into two parts, and then braided them. She braced her arms on the side of the sink, staring at the bandage below her eye as she touched the cut on her lip with her tongue. How was she going to explain this to her roommate, who had never liked Spencer and had attempted to warn her away from him multiple times. Seriously, she was not in the mood for I-told-you-so tonight. Maybe she would just tell the girl that she bumped her head trying to get her drunk ass into Spencer's car. It was a long stretch since Leighlah never imbibed to drunkeness. It was improbable, not impossible and that would just have to work. Satisfied that she had a plan, albeit a lame one, Leighlah opened the bathroom door and slowly walked out. The two men sitting on the couch turned and looked at her as she moved towards the door, and she found herself gazing at her moving feet to avoid their gazes. Grab that umbrella by the door on the way out. She didn't look up to hear which one had uttered the words, but she thanked him as she grabbed the umbrella and yanked the door open. She opened the thing ahead of her, holding it out into the rain as she shut the door and then throwing herself under its protection. Her barely protected feet were soaked instantly as she plop-plopped towards the passenger side of the only car on the block that was active. She quickly retracted the umbrella, opened the door, and jumped inside. This car ride was uneventful compared to the last one she'd taken, though it was not without its awkwardness. Leighlah stared out of the passenger's side window for most of the car ride, watching the droplets of water as they raced down the glass. Eventually the car stopped in front of the dormitory and Leighlah shifted her body as she prepared to get out of the car. Thanks. For saving me and all. Thanks, Chase. She waited a moment, and then pushed the door open. I'll see you around, I guess. She opened the umbrella, climbing out of the car under its shelter, and then closed the door behind herself. She could almost swear she felt his eyes on her as she walked away, but she didn't look back to verify. She ran along the pavement until she came to the transparent double doors, pulling them open and walking into the illuminated hallway that led to her first floor dorm room. Realizing she'd forgotten her keys, Leighlah sighed and knocked on the door. When there was no answer she simply reached out and turned the knob. Thankfully it was unlocked. She slipped inside, flicking the switch just inside the door. The light revealed an empty room with two larger-than-twin-smaller-than-full sized beds. Hers was the one closest to the window. Leighlah placed the umbrella and the man-sized sandals in the corner behind the door, hitting the switch again so that the light went out before she dragged herself across the room and collapsed on her bed, falling asleep almost immediately.