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.

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

towards him as he leans down to hit him. One of Jake's friend picks me up in one swift move

continue to watch in horror as Jake grips Austin by the

off her. She shouldn't

words are icy, dripping with danger.

eyes burning with hatred and fear. My own widen in surprise at his words and I shake my head, protesting. 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 chuckles at Jake, challenging him to hit him

"She isn't yours to protect, get

head back before smashing it into Austin's face. A scream escapes

immediately grow silent, frozen to the

to shake and I open my mouth before clamping it

like Trevor.