Music came on from the living room, and I was sure their second kiss and make-up session was underway. Mum would be safe tonight, while Scottie was in the love you forever mode, but I was still burning up. I must have tossed and turned for hours, still only half asleep when the music turned off. They were laughing together as they passed my bedroom door to get to hers. I sighed as I put my earbuds back in so I couldn’t hear any more from them. The thought of him touching her made me feel sick.

My earbuds must have been the reason I didn’t hear my door open...