Tangled Love

"Emily, the police are here."

Police? Why? What have I done?

I wake from my hazy sleep and roll over, finding myself falling through the air. I let out a small yelp and land hard onto the cold floor with a thud.

"Urgh, that hurt." I groan, turning to look up at an amused Jake who was chuckling quietly, stood in my doorway.

"Get up Muffin, they want to speak to you," he says, running a hand through his hair.

"What do I say Jake?" I whisper loudly at him, panicking. Jake shrugs as if it's obvious.

"Tell them the truth."

"I thought we were going to take care of it?" I ask, confused.

"Yeah, we are going to take care of it. The police can't provide you with much safety Muffin, they're useless. Tell them why you moved here, say you don't want to press charges against Trevor and that you refuse to go back. That should do it."

He holds out a hand and I gratefully take it, groaning as Jake helps me to my feet.

"You'll be fine" he whispers, before kissing the top of my head. I nod against his chest, feeling panic and worry settle inside me. I run a hand through my hair in an attempt to make myself look more presentable.

"I'll be five minutes" I mumble, heading for the bathroom. Jake nods before quickly grabbing hold of my arm, stopping me in my tracks.

us." Jake clears his throat, looking uncomfortable.

leave him." Jake scratches the

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

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abused me for years." I say quietly to the two female police officers who are looking at me, waiting for an answer. One of them with blonde hair tied back into a small bun is writing everything down in a little notepad and I keep

I over at Jake who was sat on the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me

my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I

heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness

have done more to stop it but I'm still classed as a child, home is home. I didn't have anywhere else to go, anyone to turn to. My

make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I

to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would

Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she

charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at me.

asks, totally off topic. I look at

my friend," I respond confidently, my

as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough

with her being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at the officer.

I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks

"So what's the need for that question?" Jake continues. Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores Jake and turns to face me. 

careful who you choose as your friends."

I

to keep me safe. He's done more for me than you probably ever will. You're here to talk about Trevor, not Jake. So I'd like to

her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer hands