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."

in true gorilla fashion and I laugh as I finish bandaging him up.

I smile, sitting back and admiring my work.

blushed, looking down to break eye contact with

I gave him a small smile, knowing he'd eventually figure it out. His eyes suddenly turned a shade darker and his lips stretched out into a thin line. "So, what happened back there?" he asked

a knife to my throat, almost ending it completely. Jake's jaw clenched and his hands gripped so tightly

his chair back and standing up. I stood up next to him, my eyes

I begged.

I couldn't think of anything worse. My words did little to stop the enraged look on Jake's features so I try to persuade him

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