Tangled Love

The door swings open and Jake emerges, his eyes lighting up with amusement at the sight of me. The corner of his lips twitch upwards as he leans against the doorway —

"Muffin, get dressed."

"Nope, I'm quite happy where I am." I smile, sinking further into my bed sheets. I'm dressed in one of Jake's white tee shirts with my grey jogging bottoms underneath. A jar of Nutella is balanced professionally in my lap and I'm currently licking the spoon.

The last thing on my mind is getting dressed.

"Why don't you come join me?" I suggest, holding out the spoon towards Jake. Sharing Nutella is a huge step for me, he should feel honoured.

"As amazing as that sounds, I want to take you out." Jake smiles, glancing up at me from under his dark lashes. I pause, butterflies fluttering in my stomach from his words.

"Where to?" I ask calmly, shoving another huge spoonful of Nutella in my mouth which tastes heavenly.

Seriously, which God created Nutella?

The chocolate gods and I owe him everything.

first born

his head. I protest and reach forward to grab it back, my mouth still full of the chocolatey goodness. Jake raises an eyebrow at me and I pout, folding

repeat, eyeing up the jar

"It's a surprise. I'm taking you on a date."

excitement building up inside me, I lung for the Nutella. Jake is faster than

"Dear God, my girlfriend's a slob." Jake mumbles and I gasp jokingly, slapping his

that!" I yell, narrowing my eyes at him.

rolled his eyes at my behaviour however the affectionate smile on his face never faltered. I like

you've got ten minutes."

cried from the distance he was putting between me and Nutella. How

not super

behind my bed. I scan the floor, looking for my clothes but they're lying in a crumpled up heap on the other side of the room, out of reach. Great, this could only happen

hell are

"Jake, get out."

from me?" He questions, sounding

"Get out! I'll be ready in ten minutes!"

come out, come out, wherever you are."

do the first stupidest idea that comes to mind. I jump from my hiding spot and run towards a startled looking Jake. I shove hard at his body in an attempt to