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."

duvet up to my chin. My body

and keep you company? I can bring medicine." Jake responds,

"At half eleven? It's dark outside." I respond, ignoring the flutter in my stomach. I can't believe Jake

responds back,

"Like a vampire?"

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

a warm

jokes. I roll my eyes at his stereotypical

are you trying to make me love

leave my lips, I instantly regret them. Jake pauses for a moment on the other end, silence falling between us.

and I immediately

headed. Not every girl wants you

you're wrong Muffin. No-one can resist my handsome face and bright bubbly personality." His tone

 you? Because that sounds nothing like

"Ouch, that hurt Wentworth."

tease, feelings my cheek ache from the grin on my

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