His Mission Chapter 21 A 87 I nod my head , realising that I do . I really do trust him . Despite everyone around me warning me off Jake Melvin , I've learned that I can trust him . The endless conversations we've had , the way he makes me feel safe just from being in his presence . " I really do trust you . There's something about you that I can't really pinpoint but I know that I can trust you . " I tell him . He looks at me intensely for a while , his eyes fixed on mine . I've grown to learn that Jake has a kind soul . He may be involved in a world of violence but there's an aura around him that I can't seem to pull myself away from . Since knowing him , we've grown closer and thinking about it causes my lips to tug upwards into a smile . When I glance up at Jake from under my lashes , he's smiling back at me . I lean forward , lightly slapping his chest . " Stupid oaf , " I say to him , rolling my eyes . He grabs hold of my hand , raising one eyebrow at me with a smirk on his face . " Oaf ? Ouch , your insults wound me Muffin . " His words are a hushed whisper and he lightly pulls me forward . I feel goosebumps erupt over my skin , running up and down my arms as I grow closer to him . My eyes flicker between both of his and I can feel my breathing shallow out . Butterflies explode in my stomach as the tension between us grows until it almost becomes unbearable . I study every inch of face , unable to believe how beautiful he is . " What do you want ? " He murmurs , blue eyes dropping from my eyes to roam over my lips . I feel him inhale sharply before his eyes flick back up again to meet mine . The intense look in them causes the butterflies in my stomach to go crazy . " I'm not sure , " I whisper in response , my body screaming at me to close the distance between us . If I inch closer , our lips would finally meet and I'll be kissing Jake Melvin . " Let me help you decide . " Jake murmurs , his breathing growing heavy . I slowly nod my head , watching as desire and a newly lit flame fills his eyes . He continues to pull me forward , his addicting scent wrapping around me . The door springs open and I quickly jump back from the sound , snapping me out of the trance I was in . Jake closes his eyes and sighs , reaching up to pinch the bridge of his nose . ' Ivory , what do you want ? " He groans , glaring at her . She stands in the doorway , looking more alive than she did previously this morning . " Sorry , was I interrupting something ? Are you guys making out on my couch ? " She smirks , glancing between Jake and I. I feel my cheeks burn with embarrassment , turning beetroot red . " No , you're not interrupting . We're just talking . " I say quickly , avoiding eye contact with Jake . She rolls her blue eyes at me , cutting me off by holding her hand up in the air . " Yeah , I'm sure you were just talking . Stop hitting on my friend Jake . " Ivory tells him off , one hand on her hip . I glance between them both , wondering how they know one another . " I'm not hitting on her and technically , she was my friend first . " Jake hits back at her , throwing a cushion in her direction . Ivory dodges it , throwing a glare in his direction . " God , you're such an annoying cousin . You know that ? " " You guys are family ? " I question them both , looking at Jake . He nods , rolling his eyes at a triumphant looking Ivory . 1/2 9:04 Tue , Oct 14 B ... Chapter 21 ' Yeah , this little dork is my cousin . " Good looks clearly run in the family . : " That's cool , I didn't know . " I smile at Ivory . She huffs dramatically , turning the TV on before turning back to me . " It's not cool at all . Try living with him and my brother , it's a nightmare . " " I'm not annoying , I'm fun . " Jake mutters in response , sounding hurt . I chuckle quietly and Jake decides to explain further . " I live here with Mum , Ivory , her brother Tobias and their Mum . She's my Aunty Myra . " I nod feeling a little overwhelmed as I tried to remember the information . " You guys have an amazing house . " I tell them both . Chapter Comments 14 Write Comments SHARE