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."

and I laugh as I finish bandaging

done!" I smile, sitting back and

he murmurs, smiling at me. I blushed, looking

"Where did you learn to bandage like that?" He asks me, impressed as he studies his hand. 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 again, changing the

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 smash under the

kill him," Jake hissed, scraping his chair back and standing up. I stood up next to him, my

I

couldn't think of anything worse. My words did little to stop the enraged look on

as bad as he is." I say