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."

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

round and keep you company? I can bring medicine."

I respond, ignoring the flutter in my stomach. I can't believe Jake Melvin just offered to keep me

person," Jake responds back, humour lining his voice.

"Like a vampire?"

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

"Gross Jake," I giggle, his voice washing away any feeling of loneliness. Instead a

vampires?" Jake jokes. I roll my eyes at

"Not this girl. Besides are you trying to make me love you?"

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.

replies and I immediately scoff, the conversation turning light hearted once again.

headed. Not every girl wants you Jake."

my handsome face and bright bubbly personality." His tone of voice is sarcastic, causing me to giggle once again.

that sounds nothing like you Jake." I respond.

"Ouch, that hurt Wentworth."

me to kiss it better?" I tease, feelings my cheek ache from the grin on my

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