Tangled Love

CHAPTER 6

I can't concentrate at all in class. Every time I try to my mind wanders over to the conversation this morning. Mum's threatening words constantly ring through my ears . . .

Trevor will make you.

I feel physically sick knowing my own mother knows exactly what Trevor does to me but never stops him. The thought alone is enough to cause my stomach to stir, bringing up the contents of my breakfast.

"Emily Wentworth!" A voice booms my name, snapping me out of my daze. My eyes meet with a frustrated set that belong to Mrs Wilkins.

"Yes?"

"Do you know the answer?" Mrs Wilkins asks me, her voice full of irritation.

"No, sorry." I sigh, my cheeks heating up as the entire class turn to look at me.

"That's the third time today you haven't been paying attention Emily. See me after class please." Mrs Wilkins says sternly, turning back towards the board.

I merely nod and lower myself further into my chair, making myself as small as possible.

This day has just gone from bad to worse.

nothing is distracting me, she lets me leave. Teachers are so oblivious

my way towards the exit. I'm so focused on

myself. I prepare myself for a hard landing on the floor but it never happens. A warm hand is slid around my waist, the arm tightening around

my words are cut short as my eyes connect with Jake Melvin. I instantly feel the breath knock out of me, the cold

not quite able to have another stare off with him. I notice his arm is still holding my waist

The entire time he remains silent.

clings tightly on his arms

help myself, I'm always on

you're going next time," Jake mutters quietly, turning his back on me. I frown at his words, narrowing my eyes.

"At least I

up at him just as fiercely, watching his body still before he does a slow turn.

crap, he's turning back

chuckles quietly, taking a step towards me so that my back

him. I can feel his body inches away from me and my throat dries up considerably. The scent of soap and musk mixed in

move. I can smell smoke on you. It's gross."

are you speaking to him like this? I'm dead. Officially

Shawn Mendes at

Jake scoffs, his lips twitching up into a

"So you're feisty, huh

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