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.

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

in your decision to leave him." Jake scratches the back of

screw this

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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

Jake who was sat on the arm of the couch silently, his jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a small smile, urging me to go on and

entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I stand up

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

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 away from me on purpose so that

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

want to press charges." I respond firmly.

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

want to press charges, that's my decision. I'm safe here." I

what's your relationship with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off topic.

confidently, my head held high.

befriend," she probes, her head tilted as if she can see

"Is there a problem with her being friends with me Helen?" Jake asks coldly, tilting his head at

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

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

careful who you choose as your friends."

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

me stay here to keep me safe. He's done more for me

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