I had been in bed for hours but couldn't sleep. Everything kept playing over in my head. I still hadn't heard from Alanna. Pushing my covers back I slipped my feet into my slippers and pulled a jumper over my head. Grabbing my kindle I closed my bedroom door quietly hoping not to wake my gran.

I couldn't sleep so there was no point lying in bed.

After fixing myself a cup of hot chocolate I grabbed the blanket from the couch and headed out the back door. It was peaceful round here at night. Wrapping the blanket around my shoulders I got myself comfortable whilst trying to find a new book to read.

"Can't sleep?".

I froze.

"Mind won't shut off". Locking my kindle I placed it beside me before finally lifting my head. My eyes locked with his, my heart skipped a beat. I didn't know what to do about the way I felt around him or how every time he was near my body felt at ease. I knew he would never hurt me, I could see it in his eyes.

"Is that because of what you saw tonight?". As he started to get closer my heartrate spiked. Moving my legs he took the space beside me. "Things are complicated Leah".

"What things?". I knew he was hiding something. It killed me that every time I got close to finding out it got shut down.

"If I told you I'd have to kill you". He smirked.

Biting back my smile I focused on my cup of hot chocolate . "Why are you here Jake?". It was at least 1am.

"I was out a run, I saw your light on".

"So you thought you'd come over?".

"You're not making this easy for me Leah".

"Making what easy, I have no idea what you're talking about".

He moved so quickly. Taking my cup from me he took my hand and placed it between his. "You feel it too princess, I know you do".

"Jake". I warned.

need me and when that day comes I'll be waiting". Pulling my hand out of his grasp I pushed

"You need to leave".

feel it now can't you". He whispered bending down so he was at my level. "You can feel

doing to me?". I

one". Stroking my bottom lip with his thumb my tongue darted from

did I just do

pushed his hand away from my face and stood up. "Whatever it is that you're doing to me you need to stop. This sick twisted thing of control you think you have over me

need

rushed back inside. With my back against the door

because I knew he was

..

kicked in. Today was my first official day at my new school. I was eager to

got everything?". My

think so. Is it

be fine sweetheart and you've already made some friends. Today will be a breeze now come on we don't want you being

and take your pills every four hours. I've put them in your bag along with some money. Once you get inside go straight

"Pills, money, home office. Gotcha". Waving her goodbye I stood trying to take it

Well here goes nothing.

I began to walk up the steps I heard the screeching of tires. I already knew who it was, my body could tell when he was near. Next thing was the slam of the door.

She looked sad.

was afraid to ask about last night. I didn't know

in front of me. Her eyes were puffy and red

will be". Giving me a small smile she shrugged before linking her arm through mine. "I'll walk you to the home office and then I'll help you find your locker". After collecting what I needed from the

I got some money from my bag and inserted some coins. I was in need of a sugar fix. I didn't know what to do or say to make her feel any better. Offering

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