Chapter 23 I turn the key slowly in the front door , my heart pounding as I push it open . Silence comes from Inside and I breathe out a sigh of relief before stepping inside . I don't dare slow down and risk Mum or Trevor spotting me in last nights clothes . I make a beeline for the stairs , taking them two at a time . Emily ? Is that you ? " Mum's voice fills the air and I ignore her , pushing through my bedroom door and locking it behind me . I hear her walking up the stairs , her voice lined with confusion . " Emily ? What are you doing ? " I quickly tear off my clothes , dropping them to the floor . " I'm in the shower ! I'll be just a minute ! " I yell back at her , heading for my bathroom . I turn the shower on and step inside , grabbing my shampoo to get rid of last night's scent . Ten minutes later and I'm squeaky clean , smelling of sweet vanilla . I wrap a towel around my body and search through my wardrobe , picking out my white cashmere jumper and denim jeans . My hair is falling freely on my shoulders and I begin to tackle it with my hairdryer , my arms aching from the strain . The bruises on my body are slowly healing ... slowly being the key word . I apply some concealer underneath my eyes , covering the dark bags . I choose a pale pink lipgloss and a nude eyeshadow , finishing off the look with some mascara . After I'm content with my appearance I reach Jake's note on my dressing table . A smile immediately stretches across my face and I'm unable to ignore the excitement inside my stomach . Meet me at two in the park . My eyes scan over the words a hundred times , over analysing his scruffy writing . Is this a date ? I nibble on my bottom lip , re - reading the note over and over again before realising meeting Jake at the park definitely doesn't sound like a date . I sigh unhappily , feeling disappointment settle inside my stomach . I'm going to admit it ... I have a crush on Jake Melvin . The town's bad boy . His kiss lingers on my cheek and my fingers brush over the skin , wanting to remember the moment forever . I sigh knowing I'll have to put my feelings aside for Jake . It feels so surreal that he knows everything about Trevor . I have to admit it's good to finally expose the truth but part of me feels vulnerable , scared of what Trevor will do if he knows I've confided in him . ' It's too late to go back now , " I murmur , resting my head in my hands . 44444 I've cleaned my room twice , completed all of my homework , brushed my hair again and re - applied my makeup , adding some liner and blush before finally painted my nails a bright red . I glance at the clock and groan , I have twenty more minutes to kill before I can try to sneak out and meet Jake . I haven't heard any noise from Trevor or Mum so I'm wishing it'll be simple to leave . I grab my leather jacket and pull it on , deciding I can't wait any longer . I unlock my bedroom door and peek out , listening carefully . Silence . So far , so good . 1/2 9:04 Tue , Oct 14 B ... Chapter 23 87 I close my door quietly and tip toe down the stairs , avoiding the creaky step . I've learned over the years which steps creak and which are safe so by now , I'm a professional . My heart begins to race as I see the living room door wide open but there's no sight or sound of Trevor . I'm just about to open the front door when he appears out of nowhere - " Going somewhere ?" His tone is icy and low . I turn slowly and smiled falsely at him , avoiding looking him in the eyes . " To the library to study for exams . " He takes a step closer to me , the scent of smoke and alcohol immediately slapping me in the fact . I grimace , unable to hide the disgust on my face . " You have no books , you liar ! " Trevor hisses at me . His eyes scan my body from head to toe and his lips turn up into a sick sneer . " That's why I'm going to the library ! " I attempt to persuade him , shrinking into myself . " Don't lie to me . How many times have I told you that ? " He yells at me , his voice booming through the hallway and bouncing off the walls . I cower against the walls , my hands trembling by my sides . Chapter Comments Jennifer Blight 7 days ago the story is beautiful so far .... thank you so much gir sharing 13 « SHARE 1 Reviews > 2 B