Tangled Love

Austin takes a step towards me and in return, I take a step back. I'm trapped between sweaty bodies, caged in like an animal. I find myself struggling to breathe, my throat tightening. The nauseating smell of alcohol hits me and Trevor's face instantly flashes through my mind.

The last person I want to think about tonight is Trevor.

Austin doesn't seem to hear or see my discomfort. He pushes his body into mine and I shove hard at his chest, hating the way he feels against me.

"This isn't fun anymore Austin!" I protest, my words doing little to slow him down.

"Please get — "

I don't have a chance to finish my sentence as he's ripped away from me in an instant. I blink and step back, stumbling into a few other people behind me. Austin was lying on the floor, his eyes wide with surprise and fear.

run through my body. My sides are throbbing painfully and I can't help but wince in pain every time I move. Jake stands over Austin, his shoulders squared defensively. My eyes travels down to his fist that

leans down to hit him. One of Jake's friend picks me up in one swift move and pulls me back in the crowd, not allowing

in my ear, holding me back.I continue to watch in horror as Jake grips Austin by the collar and drags him to his feet. He makes

to get off her. She shouldn't

are icy, dripping with

with hatred and fear. My own widen in surprise at his words and I shake my head, protesting. Jake didn't turn around to ask me if he

He doesn't make an effort to quieten his words

"She isn't yours to protect, get the hell off me."

face. A scream escapes my throat and I want to squeeze my eyes shut so I don't see the blood pouring from his nose. Jake's head snaps towards me and I almost recoil

immediately grow silent, frozen to

my heart skips a beat in fear. My entire body begins to shake and I open my mouth before clamping it shut again. His eyes are

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