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The Morning after

Melanie and Caleb's peaceful slumber is shattered by the incessant pounding on the door.

"Mel! Are you okay? I know you are in there” Ryan's voice echoes through the room.

Melanie's eyes snap open, locking onto Caleb's. They exchange a panicked glance. Melanie doesn't vocalize her words, but she knows that there is no way that she will let Ryan discover Caleb in her room.

Without a word, they freeze, but Caleb doesn't freeze because he is scared of Ryan, he froze because Melanie's anxiety was leaking into him.

"Don't move." Melanie's heart is racing, as she mouths silently to Caleb, and they both hold their breath.

Caleb nods, his eyes fixed on hers but Ryan's pounding grows louder and more insistent.

"Mel! Answer me! I'm not leaving until I know you're okay!" Ryan insists but Melanie and Caleb remain statue-still, barely breathing. The tension is palpable.

"Mel, please... I have a feeling that I saw Caleb lurking around last night. I know he's trouble so If he is in there with you
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