Tangled Love

Once I'm satisfied we aren't going to be seen, I spin around, forgetting that I was badly beaten this morning.

My hand immediately presses against my stomach in an attempt to decrease the pain. Jake's eyes darken and he takes a step forward towards me. His hand reaches out, landing on my waist where he holds me cautiously.

"What's wrong?" He questions, his voice a low rumble. I grit my teeth, blinking back tears. Even through the pain, my body flares up in heat from his touch. I silently curse myself for reacting to his simple action. I look up at him, masking over the pain in my eyes.

"Girl stuff," I shrug off, leaning against the wall casually. I bite the inside of my cheek to stop myself from crying out in pain. Jake searches my face silently and I know

instantly he doesn't believe me. He shakes his head, dark hair falling over into his eyes. I focus on the wall behind him so that I wouldn't stare.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" I ask him, a blush creeping up my cheeks. I can feel butterflies fluttering in my stomach with nerves. Is this when Jake confronts me over yesterday?

"I want to apologise."

My head snaps back so I'm looking directly at him, at his eyes. I swear, my mouth actually drops open in shock a little.

 want to apologise to me?" I ask, the shock evident in my voice. He

Big Bad Jake

Jake chuckles quietly, the corner of his lips twitching up.

me that's not what people call me. That would seriously

pick up pace. I drop my gaze to the floor and clear my throat, angry

yesterday. I wasn't watching

at him. He sighs in defeat before continuing —

blowing smoke in your face, that

smile stretches across my lips and I'm grateful. My hand is permanently

sit

"Don't worry about it," I reply quietly, remembering how Jake noticed the fear

Since when does Jake care about what other people think of him?

him another smile. If we don't end the conversation soon, I'm scared I'll

hand smoke is just

flashes through his eyes and he smirks, his eyes dropping to