Tangled Love

"Thank you," I breathe out, a giddy feeling rising in my chest. I notice Tobias standing a few feet away from us —

"It's a good party Tobias." I turn towards him, feeling Jake's hands wrap around my waist from behind me. He's standing so close, I can feel his intoxicating scent mix with mine and I have to focus hard to stop myself getting distracted.

"Thanks," he mutters quietly and I notice his gaze land on my hips where Jake's hands are settled. I shuffle uncomfortably and hear Jake clear his throat from behind me, causing Tobias' eyes to snap back up to meet my face.

His cheeks redden a little before he turns and continued his conversation with someone I don't recognise.

"All eyes are on you Muffin." Jake whispers in my ear from behind, his words sending goosebumps trailing from my neck down to my whole body. I turn and lace my arms around his neck before replying —

your eyes on me."

can't stop the way

is husky and low and I feel

him, pecking his lips softly. My lipstick stains his lips and I lift my hand, gently wiping it away.

rising and falling against mine, his breathing becoming shallow. Jake always has the ability to make me feel like we're the only ones in the

insanely beautiful, you know that?" Jake breathes out, blue eyes twinkling in my direction. I breathe in sharply, looking up at him

"Really?"

pulling my body closer against his. He inches down, his lips pressing against mine in a hungry kiss. I kiss him back eagerly, my arms tightening around

sucked me into. I pull back slowly, realising we're both still at the party with everyone watching us. A hot blush begins to crawl up the nape of my neck, spreading through to the tips of my ears.

some distance between Jake and I. He doesn't seem phased by the sets of eyes