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.

"Muffin? Don't let them know about us." Jake clears his

your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his neck awkwardly before giving me

screw this

*****

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 glancing at her warily. The

who was sat on the arm of

kick me repeatedly, he's fractured my bones, he pulls out clumps of my hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick

had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in her eyes.

say the words. Admitting your step father abused you for years without anyone batting an eyelid wasn't an easy thing to do. It makes me feel weak, helpless. I now know I should have done more to stop it but I'm still classed as a

official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing at Jake again,

respond firmly.

me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time

I gesture around the room and she narrows her eyes at

She asks, totally

I respond confidently, my head held high.

her head tilted as if she can see straight through

with her being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting

and I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward

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

who you choose as your friends."

my face and I narrow my eyes at her, standing up.

my choice who I'm friends with, not yours. He's a good friend to me, he let me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me

chuckle quietly and can faintly see him smirking from the corner of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't happy with my response. The other officer hands me a card, smiling at me faintly before standing up.