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.

sides are throbbing painfully and I can't help but wince in pain

up in one swift move and pulls me back in the crowd, not allowing me to get

Jake grips Austin by the collar and

get off her. She shouldn't have to ask twice."

are icy, dripping with danger.

in surprise at his words and I shake my head, protesting. Jake didn't turn around to

you can enjoy my fist in your face." Jake hisses, leaning down to his ear. He doesn't make an effort to quieten his words down,

protect, get the

his throat. I watch in horror as he swings his head back before smashing it into Austin's face. A scream escapes my throat and I want to squeeze my eyes shut so I don't see

grow silent, frozen to the spot.

eyes hold a murderous glint and my heart skips a beat in fear. My entire body begins to shake and I open

like Trevor.