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

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

Okay Emily, don't screw this up.

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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

"Can you give me an example of what he would do Emily?" the 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 jaw clenched tightly in anger. He gives me a small smile, urging me to go on and I look back at the officer,

hair and he bruises my entire body beside my face." I answer weakly, feeling tears prick my eyes. I stand up off the couch

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

have done more to stop it but I'm still classed as a child, home is home. I didn't have

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

want to press charges." I respond firmly. Jake would take care of that. 

me, glancing between Jake and I suspiciously. It's the first time she's spoken and I know she doesn't believe my

decision. I'm safe here." I gesture around the

with Jake Melvin?" She asks, totally off

my friend," I respond confidently, my head held high.

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

me Helen?" Jake asks coldly,

her and Jake have previous history.

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

I narrow my eyes at her,

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 than you probably ever will. You're here to talk about Trevor, not Jake. So

I hear Jake 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