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.

let them know about us." Jake clears his throat, looking

to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his neck awkwardly before giving me a reassuring smile. I nod silently, trying

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

*****

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 other one is slightly older and looked in her 40's with dark hair. She

asks. I nod, swallowing the lump in my throat. I over at Jake who was sat on the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a

my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I stand up off the couch and lift my top, pointing at the bruising.

time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are

know I should 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,

statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing

want to press charges." I respond

officer suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken

don't want to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around

with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off topic. I look at her directly, frowning.

"He's my friend," I respond confidently, my head

your type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through me.

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

lying through her teeth. Her jaw is clenched and I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake

Helen sighs, admitting defeat. She ignores Jake and turns to face me. 

"Be careful who you choose as your

and I narrow my eyes at her, standing up.

a good friend to me, he let me stay here 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 stick to

from the corner of my eye at my response. Helen's face is now raging, her jaw clenched firmly. She definitely isn't