Chapter 16

The drive was quiet but comfortable. The only issue was I was starting to get tired. I hadn't been to a
fast food restaurant since I got here but I would never say no to a burger. As he pulled into What-a-
burger I couldn't believe how busy it was especially at this time of night.

I just realised I was in my pyjamas.

And there seemed to be a lot of people around. A few faces I noticed from school.

"Eh can we just go through the drive through?". Sinking my teeth into my bottom lip I caught sight of
just how many people were here. Not that I cared but I could be doing without people talking about me
tomorrow at school because I was here in my pyjamas.

Why was it so busy?

"Don't worry we'll get a seat". Winking at me he turned off the engine and undid his seat belt. "Come on
princess".

Everyone was staring and no one was doing it discreetly. I was starting to feel uncomfortable. I was sat
in a booth waiting on Jake returning with the food. With my head buried in my phone as a distraction I
was scared to look up to see if he was coming back. The people in here didn't seem very welcoming or
at least they didn't make me feel welcomed.

I wanted to go home, this was a mistake.

Jumping slightly as he placed the tray on the table I put my phone away. I wasn't hungry anymore and I
still felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Sorry princess I ran into a few guys I know. Leah what's wrong?". His voice changed, his presence
changed. I could feel it.



"Can you take me home please?". I whispered finally lifting my eyes so I could look at him. He didn't
look happy, his top lip was pulled back into a snarl, his teeth gritted. Was he angry because I wanted to
go home?

"Has someone said something to you?". The place fell silent, everyone's attention was now on our
table. That's not what I wanted but Jake didn't seem to care. "Does anyone in here have an issue with
my girl?". He sounded deadly and I was starting to become frightened. "I'm taking the silence as a no.
Now mind your fucking business". The chatter soon picked back up and when I glanced around I
noticed no one was looking at me anymore. "Now eat your burger before it gets cold".

I was still trying to wrack my brain at how he managed to make the full place go quiet or how they all
listened to him. He definitely held a presence and everyone seemed to be afraid of him. Pushing the
tray away from me I groaned, I was stuffed.

"That's what I like to see". He grinned. "A girl that likes to eat".

Rolling my eyes I fought back a smile. "I don't know if I can walk". I laughed rubbing a hand over my
stomach. Two ice-cream sundaes were placed in front of us. Okay so maybe I wasn't that full. I could
always make room for ice-cream.

"Apologies for the disrespect Alp-Jake. Rest assure it wont happen again". The man gave Jake a nod
before he walked away. What was he about to call him? It wasn't Jake that's for sure.

"You ready to go princess? can eat that in the car".

"Yeah". I grinned.

As he pulled up outside my house I noticed the living room light was on which meant my gran was
home and I wasn't. She wasn't going to be happy. Catching sight of the time I groaned. How had it went
so fast. It was almost half eleven.



"Thanks for tonight Jake". Unclipping my seat belt he grabbed my hand causing me to look at him.

"Sorry about tonight Leah and trust me it won't happen again". Bringing my hand to his mouth he
placed a kiss on my knuckles but me being me I pulled it away. What was he doing? Whatever this
was, was moving to fast.

"I have to go". I muttered as I opened the door and jumped out. My heart was racing again, my hands
becoming sweaty. I needed air. Running up my front lawn I didn't stop until I was being my front door.

My gran was sat at the island in the kitchen nursing what I was assuming was a tea. I already knew
what was coming but I was too tired to listen. Walking further into the kitchen I slipped off my shoes and
placed them on the rack.

"Out late on a school night Leah".

"Can you just give me a row in the morning I'm too tired". I moaned pouring myself a glass of milk.

"You're 18 Leah you can do whatever you like. Was it Jake you were with?". Looking at her I raised my
eyebrow. Why was she asking that?

"He took me for a burger, kind of sprung it on me and I couldn't say no".

"I'm glad he seems like a nice boy". Smiling at me she placed her empty cup in the sink. "Jake would
be good for you honey". Placing a kiss on my cheek she squeezed my hand. "Don't stay up to late
you're up early".

He would be good for me?

Turning off the lights I made my way upstairs. I was going to be shattered in the morning.


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