Tangled Love

"I didn't tell you because I haven't told anyone and I've only known you for a few weeks Jake, I had to make sure I can trust you." I tell him. He slowly nods his head, eyes flashing with surprise.

"You trust me?"

I nod my head, realising that I do. I really do trust him. Despite everyone around me warning me off Jake Melvin, I've learned that I can trust him. The endless conversations we've had, the way he makes me feel safe just from being in his presence.

"I really do trust you. There's something about you that I can't really pinpoint but I know that I can trust you." I tell him. He looks at me intensely for a while, his eyes fixed on mine.

I've grown to learn that Jake has a kind soul. He may be involved in a world of violence but there's an aura around him that I can't seem to pull myself away from. Since knowing him, we've grown closer and thinking about it causes my lips to tug upwards into a smile. When I glance up at Jake from under my lashes, he's smiling back at me. I lean forward, lightly slapping his chest.

"Stupid oaf," I say to him, rolling my eyes. He grabs hold of my hand, raising one eyebrow at me with a smirk on his face.

"Oaf? Ouch, your insults wound me Muffin."

His words are a hushed whisper and he lightly pulls me forward. I feel goosebumps erupt over my skin, running up and down my arms as I grow closer to him. My eyes flicker between both of his and I can feel my breathing shallow out. Butterflies explode in my stomach as the tension between us grows until it almost becomes unbearable. I study every inch of face, unable to believe how beautiful he is.

"What do you want?" He murmurs, blue eyes dropping from my eyes to roam over my lips. I feel him inhale sharply before his eyes flick back up again to meet mine. The intense look in them causes the butterflies in my stomach to go crazy.

to close the distance between us. If I inch closer, our lips would finally meet and I'll be

you decide." Jake murmurs, his breathing growing heavy. I slowly nod my head, watching as desire and

open and I quickly jump back from the sound, snapping me out of the trance I was in. Jake closes his eyes and sighs, reaching

"Ivory, what do you want?" He groans, glaring at her. She stands in the doorway, looking more alive than she did previously this morning.

you guys making out on my couch?" She smirks, glancing between Jake and I. I

interrupting. We're just talking." I say quickly, avoiding eye contact with Jake. She rolls her blue eyes at me, cutting me off by holding her

I'm sure you were just talking. Stop hitting on my friend Jake." Ivory tells him off, one hand on her hip.

back at her, throwing a cushion in her

"God, you're such an annoying

Jake. He nods, rolling his eyes at

dork is my cousin."

looks clearly run in the

huffs dramatically, turning the

living with him and my brother, it's a nightmare."

mutters in response, sounding hurt. I chuckle

Mum, Ivory, her brother Tobias and their Mum. She's my Aunty Myra."