Different.

Chapter 7

We got to his house and he opened the door. I was in pain on my shoulder form my bag so when we walked in I quickly took it off my shoulder.

"Make yourself at home. You'll be staying here for a few weeks" Jake said while coming and getting my bag from the floor while I was taking my shoes off. I looked up and smiled. "And I'm happy about it" I answered and he smirked and walked away.

I put my shoes on the wardrobe and at down on the couch. Jake came back and sat down next to me. "Let me see you" he said and I was confused. "What?" I said and he chuckled. "I mean show me how bad it was this time" he said with a serious face. It's amazing how his expression changed form laugh to serious in seconds. "What? No. I'm not stripping in front of you" I said and looked away. "Snow you look in pain. I can tell small movements hurt you. Please, I want to see the bruises this time" Jake said and sat closer.

I was scared. I hated showing my body to anyone. "No.. I'm sorry. Just believe me, it's bad" I said but he didn't let it go. "Don't you trust me?" Jake said while looking kind of sad. "No, of course I do" I said and sighed. I got up and grabbed his hand.

We walked over to the room and I closed the door. "Ready?" I said and he nodded. "Turn around" I said and he turned around while I stripped. I was now standing in front of him, only in my pants and bra. The embarrassment I felt is indescribable. He turned around and looked at me. "Oh my days." He said while he came to examine me closer. He touched the bruises that my father has given me. He touched my hands, arms, saw my legs, my cheek...everything. "Snow, I'm so sorry" he said while handing me my shirt and jeans. I just gave him a shy smile and didn't say anything.

I got dressed and sat down on my bed where Jake was sitting. "You know..." he started to say, which made me pay attention. "Yeah?" I said curious looking at him. "I'm so glad you're here" he said while getting my hand and held it tight. I put my head on his shoulder and said "me too" in a really shy voice.

I honestly couldn't ask for a better moment than this. Jake was finally mine and the best part is that I could stay at his for a few weeks which meant getting away from my chaotic family.

We were sat on the bed when my stomach decided to growl in hunger. "Is someone hungry?" Jake asked teasingly. "Kinda.." I said and looked up at him. "Let's make food" he said and got up while letting me go. I got up and walked to the kitchen with him.

"What would you like my lady?" Jake said while opening the fridge. I didn't even realise he called me my lady. I pointed at the food that I wanted, which was pizza and he heated the oven.

The pizza was done and we took it out and cut it evenly. He poured some coke while I put the pizza on the table. He came back and put the coke. It was time to eat.

When we finished I cleaned the dishes and came back to him. It started to get a bit late so I suggested that we should go to sleep. "Let's go to sleep shall we?" I said while looking at the clock. It showed midnight. "As you wish" Jake said and we walked into our room now.

He went to the toilet while I quickly changed into my pjs and waited for him. He came back shirtless; only in his sweatpants that he uses to sleep in. I jumped into the sheets and covered myself with the duvet. Then Jake came in and laid next to me. I snuggled against him and he put his arm around me.

I have to say, this was the most comfortable way to sleep for me these few months even.