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 throat, looking uncomfortable.

me and possibly say I influenced you in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of his neck awkwardly

Emily, don't screw this

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One of them with blonde hair tied back into a small bun is writing everything down in a

older police officer asks. I nod, swallowing the lump in my throat. I over at Jake who was sat on the arm of the couch silently, his

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

was so much worse than this, it's had time to heal." I comment, glancing at the officer who are examining them with sadness in

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 child, home is home. I didn't have anywhere else to go, anyone to turn to. My family are distanced

"Would you like to come to the station and make an official statement Emily?" The officer responds softly. I shake my head glancing

respond firmly. Jake

not?" The blonde officer suddenly asks me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first

that's my decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the room and she

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

"He's my friend," I respond confidently, my head held high.

with Jake Melvin? He doesn't seem like your type to befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see straight through me. I hear Jake cough and turn to see him stand

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

I sense her and Jake have previous history. Jake smirks at her, bouncing forward and back on the heel of his

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

choose as

An instant frown settles on my face and I narrow

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,

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