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

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

in the middle of that sweetheart," he mutters in my ear, holding me back.I continue to watch in horror as Jake grips Austin by the collar

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

His words are icy,

enjoying it." Austin spat back, his eyes burning 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

his ear. He doesn't make an effort to quieten his words down, everyone

to protect, get the hell off me."

smashing it into Austin's face. A scream escapes my throat and I

I immediately grow silent, frozen to the

fear. My entire body begins to shake and I open my mouth before

like Trevor.