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.

in pain every time I move. Jake stands over Austin, his shoulders squared defensively. My eyes travels down to his fist that is

One of Jake's friend picks me up in one swift move and pulls me back in the crowd, not

my ear, holding me back.I continue to watch in horror as Jake grips

you to get off her. She shouldn't

icy, dripping

My own widen in surprise at his words and I shake my head, protesting. Jake didn't turn around to ask me if he was right, he already knew the answer.

my fist in your face." Jake hisses, leaning down to his ear. He doesn't make an effort to quieten his words down, everyone could hear his threatening words. Austin simply

isn't yours to protect, get the hell

swings his head back before smashing it into Austin's face. A scream escapes my throat and

I immediately grow silent, frozen

and my heart skips a beat in fear. My entire body begins to shake and I open my mouth before

like Trevor.