Tangled Love

The car eventually comes to a stop and I blink, my eyes adjusting as I begin to stir awake.

"Did you sleep well?" Jake asks me, killing the engine and glancing down at me. I nod, feeling a blush travel from my neck up to my cheeks. "Yes, thank you." I murmur, sitting up straight.

"Are we here?" I ask him and he nods, opening up his car door. He disappears into the darkness outside for a few seconds before my car door opened.

"Come on, hop out Muffin."

I undo my seat belt and wrap the blanket around my shoulders, taking Jake's hand as he helps me out the car. As soon I was stood up straight, I glanced around, frowning. We were surrounded by trees, in the woods. It was dark out here, no lights to guide us.

"Are we in the woods?" I ask him quietly, keeping a tight hold of his hand. I shiver slightly and Jake immediately wraps his arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his side.

"Yeah, I want to show you something. Don't be scared, I'm here." He whispers, his body pressed against mine. I shiver again from the tone of his voice, not from the cold.

with me."

feet. It feels like we're disturbing nature at night. Minutes pass whilst we weave through

says quietly, breaking the silence between us. We slowly walk forward where the floor disappears and rocks surround us instead. I frown as I glance around and Jake takes a step forward, hopping onto the first rock. I mirror his action and his hand tightens in mine,

"I don't want to fall," I murmur, wobbling unsteadily.

won't fall, I've got you."

dark at his response and we continue to walk along several rocks until before I know it, it's all

down my neck. I peer around in curiosity. A large hole in one of the rocky walls

Jake nods his head, turning around to flash me a quick smile.

cave, you'll see."

even and the rocks disappear. The walls are covered with intricate art,

I whisper, reaching out to trace over the pictures spray painted all over the walls. Carvings of initials and names are littered between the art and I

he breathes down my ear. I wrap the blanket around my shoulders and turn around, facing Jake. His face is lit up with a smile and when I I tilt my head back and look up,

dark and lit up with the most beautiful stars. I let

"Amazing, right? I love to sit here when the sky is clear," Jake murmurs, dropping down onto the floor and lying on his back. I slowly nod and lie next to him, our heads almost touching. Moments of silence pass between us and I turn briefly, my heart thumping