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."

quietly, pulling the duvet up to my chin. My body sinks into the covers and I sigh, shoulders slumping

you want me to come round and keep you company? I can bring

the flutter in my stomach. I can't believe

Jake responds back, humour

a

the whole blood sucking thing

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

jokes. I roll my eyes at his stereotypical

this girl. Besides are you trying to make me love

lips, I instantly regret them. Jake pauses for a

he eventually replies and I immediately scoff, the conversation

 every girl wants you

handsome face and bright bubbly personality."

 Because that sounds nothing like you

hurt

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

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