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."

I laugh quietly, pulling the duvet up to my chin. My body sinks into

come round and keep you company? I can bring medicine." Jake responds, his voice

eleven? It's dark outside." I respond, ignoring the flutter in my stomach. I can't believe Jake Melvin just offered to keep me company and bring me medicine.

night person," Jake responds back, humour lining his

a

pretty good at the whole

voice washing away any feeling of loneliness. Instead a warm sensation grows inside

jokes. I roll my

Besides are you trying to

words are risky, directed to be a joke. Once they leave my lips, I instantly regret them. Jake pauses for a moment on the other end, silence falling between us.

need to try," he eventually replies and I immediately scoff, the conversation turning light hearted once

big headed. Not every girl wants you

and bright bubbly personality." His tone of voice is

 Because that sounds nothing like you Jake." I

that hurt Wentworth."

better?" I tease, feelings my cheek ache from the grin on my face. Jake chuckles

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