Tangled Love

I blink several times, feeling like I'm sensitive to the entire world right now. I let out a low groan, the pounding in my head growing to be ten times worse.

"Is this a hangover?" I mutter rhetorically to myself, clutching the sides of my head. My eyes squint as they adjust to the brightness. I glance around, realising I'm still at Ivory's house.

"Happy Birthday to me . . ." I sing bluntly, massaging my sore temples. My thoughts turn back to last night.The party. Austin and Jake.

Jake.

It's that exactly moment that I realise what I've done. My mouth falls open with shock and snap it shut again. "No, no way. What have I done?" I murmur, my head falling into my hands. Holy Mother of Jesus.

I told Jake my secret.

I climb out of bed quickly, glancing down at my outfit from last night. It's crumpled up, clinging to my body unattractively. I pull at the material, grimacing from the way it feels against my skin.

know I spent the night

bail on me last

out of my thoughts. I smooth down my clothes, tugging at my hair self-consciously.

"Come in," I say out loud, clearing my throat. The door opens and Ivory pops her head around. Her auburn hair

of a good night.

"Hey Emily," Ivory said softly, entering the room and closing the door behind her. I give her a small smile,

"Thanks for letting me crash here." I mumble, staring at the floor instead of making

"Don't worry about it." Ivory

ask, feeling my muscles relax. Ivory laughed quietly, reaching up to rub her

feel like I've been dragged through a rose bush backwards." She

"Jake mentioned you needed a place to crash, you're welcome

stomach churns uneasily as I try to figure out whether Ivory knows my secret or not. I try and not think of Jake telling Ivory every last detail I told him.

you. I appreciate it," I respond tightly, disappointment washing over me.

the bed and heading for the door. I inhale deeply before following her close behind. The