Tangled Love

CHAPTER 18

My phone rings instantly and I glance down at it for a second or two, unsure of what to do. Without thinking too hard about it, I answer the phone, holding it up to my ear.

"Hello?" I whisper, my voice quiet and hoarse.

"Hey Emily."

I smile, liking how my name sounds coming from him. I'm also surprised at how comfortable I feel talking to him.

"Hi Jake."

"Are you okay?" Jake asks. I notice his voice is deeper than usual with a hint of raspiness.

"Yeah, I'm probably coming down with the flu or something. Have you been sleeping?" I ask him, sounding amused.

"You got me."

chin. My body sinks into the covers

want me to come round and keep you company? I can bring medicine." Jake responds,

respond, ignoring the flutter in my stomach. I can't believe

responds back,

a vampire?"

"Yeah, I'm pretty good at the whole blood

of loneliness. Instead a warm sensation grows inside my chest and a smile stretches across

all girls love vampires?" Jake jokes. I roll my eyes at his stereotypical

are you trying to

to be a joke. Once they leave my lips, I instantly regret them. Jake pauses for a moment on the other

don't need to try," he eventually replies and I immediately scoff, the conversation turning light hearted

 every girl wants you Jake."

"That's where you're wrong Muffin. No-one can resist my handsome face and bright bubbly personality." His tone of voice is

that sounds

"Ouch, that hurt

cheek ache from the grin on my face. Jake chuckles on the other end and I imagine him smirking, a cheeky glint

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