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."

up to my chin. My body sinks into the covers and I sigh, shoulders slumping in relief.

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

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 voice.

"Like a vampire?"

pretty good at the whole

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

"I thought all girls love vampires?" Jake jokes. I roll

you trying to make me

instantly regret them. Jake pauses

to try," he eventually replies and I immediately scoff, the conversation

big headed. Not every girl wants you

wrong Muffin. No-one can resist my handsome face and bright bubbly personality." His tone of voice is sarcastic, causing me to giggle once again.

still describing you? Because that sounds nothing like you Jake." I respond.

"Ouch, that hurt

cheek ache from the grin on my face. Jake chuckles on the other end and

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