His Mission Chapter 17 " Emily ? It's me , Jake . " Jake . I blink away my blurred vision and begin to make sense of my surroundings . I'm lying on a double bed , the sheets crisp white and soft . The walls are painted a baby blue shade , the furnishings white to match the rest of the decor . " Jake ? I say turning towards him , my voice shaking . I watch as he sighs heavily , his gaze dropping to the floor to avoid making eye contact with me . 87 Embarrassment fills my body and I sit up , stepping off the bed to leave the room . " I have to go , " I mumble , my mind disorientated and confused . My legs buckle underneath me weakly and I close my eyes , getting ready to meet the floor . Jake's hand flies out , circling around my waist . He guides me so I'm stuck between his legs , one on either side . I sigh and push on them in an attempt to be free but they don't move an inch . " Stop struggling Emily , turn around . " His voice is quiet , smooth . I turn around , my head hung low which caused my hair to fall over my face . I like it , it acts like a curtain to protect me ... I think Jake knows my secret . Nobody else ever suspected a thing besides from Jake . I figured it out by the way he treats me , gentle and caring . He treats me this way because he knows my secret and he feels sorry for me . The girl who's beaten by her stepdad . Jake's hand reaches up , hovering near my face . " I'm not going to hurt you , don't flinch , " he whispers . I stop breathing from his words , my heart beating wildly against my chest . He slowly tilts my chin up until I'm looking directly into his eyes . They're soft and warm , completely opposite to the murderous look he was sporting before . When Jake is like this , he's harmless . Yet with everyone else , he's as cold and dangerous as the first time I'd seen him in the classroom . His thumb strokes my jaw and I sigh , completely content with the slightest bit of affection . Jake chuckles at my reaction , his stomach vibrating and I blush in embarrassment . " Stop laughing at me . " I mutter , my cheeks flaming up in embarrassment . My heart is beating wildly against my chest . " You're adorable , I can't help it . " He gives me a cute , lopsided smile . I feel my heart somersault and I open my mouth to reply . The words I really wanted to say are lodged deep inside my throat . When I'm around him , I feel butterflies , constantly . I push back away from his legs , building up the courage to let him know what's really on my mind . I walk around the room , stretching my legs as I examine it , my way of buying myself some time . " Don't do that , " Jake says suddenly , pushing himself off the bed and walking towards me . My eyebrows crease in confusion and I look back at him , frowning . " Don't do what ? " I ask innocently , my back hitting against the wall , Jake's eyes land directly on my lips , causing my heart to stop for a moment . 1/2 9:03 Tue , Oct 14 B .. Chapter 17 ' Don't bite your lip like that . " : " Sorry , it's a thing I do when I'm nervous . " I explain , chuckling lightly . 87 Jake silently walks towards me , closing the space between us . His hand reaches up and combs back his dark hair , leaving me melting from the way his biceps tense . " What do you really want to ask me ? " Jake whispers , placing a hand on the walls on either side of me . He leans down so his face hovers in front of mine , inches away . I'm knocked back by his sudden question and I simply blink at him in return . " N - nothing " I stutter , cursing myself silently . Whenever I'm around Jake , I lose the ability to act or talk like a normal human being . " You're still doing it , " Jake mutters , his eyes flickering between mine and my lips . As he speaks , his warm breath fans my face and I swear , my legs actually buckle underneath me . " Don't stare at me and it won't bother you , " I shot back , my confidence levels rising . " Don't be so beautiful and maybe I won't stare , " he smirks , barely hesitating with his response . I let out a small squeak at his words and immediately regret my decision . Nice move Emily . Jake's eyebrows shot up in amusement , blue eyes twinkling at me . I pull my lower lip into my mouth , biting down on it hard due to my nerves . " Stop Emily . " " No Jake . " Chapter Comments D Darci Mello 7 days ago he is so sweet to her . And he is just what she needs 13 SHARE 1 Reviews > 02 ***