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."

My body sinks into the

you company? I can

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

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

a vampire?"

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

I giggle, his voice washing away any feeling of loneliness. Instead a warm sensation grows inside my chest and a smile stretches across

love vampires?" Jake jokes. I roll my eyes at his stereotypical thought —

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

risky, directed to be a joke. Once they leave my lips, I instantly regret

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

"You're so big headed. Not every girl wants you Jake."

can resist my handsome face and bright bubbly

still describing you? Because that sounds nothing

hurt

on my face.

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