Tangled Love

CHAPTER 63

I wear my baby blue jumper before pulling on a pair of white jeans. I notice my bruising has completely faded and I'm rarely in any pain. My body has definitely healed over the past few weeks and I'm extremely grateful for it. I can't remember the last time I've gone this long without feeling discomfort or pain from one of Trevor's bearings. I glance at myself in the mirror noticing I'd put on a little more weight from the food I'm constantly eating now. Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I look healthy.

I run a brush through my dark hair making it pin straight and applied some concealer underneath my eyes. I finished off with a pale pink lipgloss and quickly applying some mascara.

I took a deep breath, knocking on Jake's bedroom door. I heard a few grunts come from inside and scrunched my eyebrows together in confusion. I knocked loudly, causing the door to shake from the impact. Oops.

The grunts stopped and I heard Jake come towards the door. He swung open the door and we stood silently, staring at each other for a few moments. He was wearing a sleeveless shirt with some boxing shorts swung loosely on his hips. His arms and chest was glistening with sweat but on him, it was ridiculously attractive. I felt his eyes roam down my body and a deep blush crawled up onto my cheeks. He leans against the doorframe, looking surprised to see me.

"Can I come in?" I asked quietly. Jake walks back a few steps, opening his door for me to enter. I walk in and sit on his bed, noticing the boxing gloves. The boxing bag in the corner of the room is rocking back and forth slightly.

So that explains the grunts...

Jake walks to the other side of the room, grabbing a towel and wiping his face before taking a seat in a chair, opposite to me. I sigh, fiddling with my hands, desperate for one of us to break the silence.

"What Tobias said isn't true Muffin."

Muffin.

"What Tobias said hurt me, a lot." I tell him firmly. I turn to look at him and we hold eye contact, both of us staring at one another. My stomach tightens with knots as I feel myself being sucked in by the beauty of his blue eyes. I don't think I can ever be friends with Jake Melvin, not when simply his eyes have the biggest effect of me.

"You didn't explain yourself, I gave you the chance and you rejected it." I tell him, my voice lined with hurt. Jake winces, reaching up to run a hand through his dark hair.

"I know, I'm sorry. I don't know how to handle this Emily, I've never had to do this before. Everything I feel with you is so different, special. Give me the chance to explain now, I know I don't deserve it but please." He begs me, taking a step forward. I see the desperation in his eyes and I silently nod, holding my breath in anticipation.

"I like you Emily Wentworth, I like you a lot. Sometimes I don't know the right things to do or say but I'm learning. I've never truly needed anyone but I need you. I care about you and Tobias knows that which is why he's trying his damn hardest to hurt you. What he said isn't true, I would never treat you like that. Please believe me even though I've given you a million reasons not to." Jake says, taking slow steps until he's standing directly in front of me. We don't break eye contact once and I feel my lungs tighten as I struggle to breathe normally.

"Do you really mean all that?" I whisper, my stomach twisting with nerves. Jake nods firmly, his eyes softening —

"I mean every single word."

Butterflies explode in my stomach and I release the breath I'm holding. Jake suddenly reaches forward, taking hold of my hand. He lifts it up, placing a soft kiss on the back of it. I watch him, wide eyed.

"I don't know why I've waited so long for this. If I could go back and change everything, I would. You deserve the world Muffin." He murmurs. He looks up at me from under his thick lashes, his features so beautiful and mesmerising.

"Will you be my girlfriend?" He asks, completely taking me by surprise. His words are a shaky whisper, his breath trembling as he waits for my response. Moments of silence pass between us and finally his words register inside my mind.

I feel my heart squeeze with love for him and I squeal loudly. . . A full on embarrassing squeal. Jake looks at me me in alarm an I stop, composing myself.

"What the hell was that Wentworth?" He smirks, blue eyes lighting up with amusement.

"Let's forget that happened," I mutter covering my face with my hands. Jake chuckles softly, a sound I didn't realise how much I've missed.

"So is that a yes?" He says nervously and I nod profusely. He grins, his smile big enough to melt my entire heart. I stand up and he places his hand on my waist before lifting me up and planting a firm kiss on my lips. I pull back, giddy with excitement.

"I'm finally your girlfriend."

"Sorry for keeping you waiting," Jake murmurs apologetically, resting his forehead against mine. I smile at him, sub consciously drifting closer towards his lips. He senses my actions and his hands pull me further into his body, strong arms wrapping around me. When he kisses me again, he takes his time, exploring every inch of my mouth with his tongue. I sink into him, his scent invading my senses and

drawing me further into a lust filled daze. I know I'll never get bored of the way Jake Melvin kisses with such love and passion.

To top it all off . . .

He's mine, all mine.