Tangled Love

We're sat in my usual spot in the corner, waiting for our order of two hot chocolates. The lady who worked here glanced at Jake's hand before shaking her head disapprovingly. She silently handed me a first aid kit, her eyebrows raised.

"Thank you." Jake said politely.

"Does it hurt?" I ask him as I gently wipe the blood off his hand. He shook his head, clearly unaffected by the stinging it must be causing him.

"Im used to it, I'm a tough cookie."

out in true gorilla fashion and I laugh as I

I smile, sitting back

"Thanks Muffin," he murmurs, smiling at me. I blushed, looking

knowing he'd eventually figure it out.

the warm liquid comforting me before telling him everything that happened. Tears ran down my cheeks as I explained how Trevor held a knife to my throat, almost ending it completely. Jake's jaw clenched and his hands gripped so tightly round his mug, I was sure it would

going to kill him," Jake hissed, scraping his chair back and standing up. I stood up next to him, my eyes wide with fear.

"Please don't," I begged.

Trevor and Jake fighting over me, I couldn't think of anything worse. My words did little to stop the enraged look on Jake's features

"I don't want you anywhere near him, I want to forget about him. If you kill him, you're just as bad as he is." I say quietly. Jake grows silent, his eyes fixed on me. I watch him, waiting for his