Tangled Love

Emily's POV -

Goodnight Muffin, sleep tight x

My heart warms at his affectionate goodnight text. I was lying here wide awake with a snoring Ivory on the floor willing myself to close my eyes and sleep. My eyes stung, my head ached and all I wanted was to sleep for a decade.

I was more than surprised when my phone pinged letting me know I had received a text from Jake. I literally didn't breathe properly the whole time we were texting, my heart doing little palpitations.

I smile fondly at how cheeky he is, feeling more relaxed and content with every text he sent me. Eventually my eyes grew too heavy for me to keep open and I turned my phone off, his words still floating through my mind. I know there's hope for us and I snuggle further into my blanket, closing my eyes and letting my body relax, once and for all.

I wake up the next morning, feeling instantly refreshed. I stretch and reach for my phone to read over the texts Jake and I had sent to each other the night before. Would he suggest we meet up and sort things out? Or would he leave me and give me the space I need?

An instant toothy smile flashes across my face as I notice he's sent me a text that was unread. I open it and my eyes scan over the screen —

-Morning, sleep well?

I grin, biting on my lower lip as I re-read his text over and over again. He'd fallen asleep after texting me and was now texting me the next morning.

-Very well, you?

where Ivory had slept. Her blow up mattress is empty and I frown, wondering where she'd disappeared to.

 no reply. I stand up, grabbing my bath robe before pulling it over me, grateful for the warmth.

open my bedroom door, glancing out into the hallway. I frown and head for the stairs, making my way downstairs. I push open the door to the kitchen and notice her stood by the cooker, her back

softly, rubbing sleep away from my eyes. She turns at the sound of my voice, holding a spatula in

do you want some breakfast?" She asks me, giving me a

motioning for me to sit down. I take a seat on the

ask and she nods

she chuckles and I grin at her, grateful

states playfully, suggestive humour in her voice. I feel my cheeks immediately flame up, turning a dark shade of

"I was texting Jake," I mumble, nibbling on my bottom lip. She beams back at me, her eyes twinkling.

cries out, waving the spatula

grins widely before tossing some eggs onto a plate. I stand up and grab some bread, putting it into the toaster.

"Are you two working things out?" She asks me eagerly and I

each other. No big deal." I respond, feeling my stomach somersault as I know

It's definitely a big

a massive

my shoulder and take a bite from my

say, swallowing the buttery carby goodness. Ivory rolls her eyes at me playfully before lunging for my other piece. She grabs it and takes a large bite of it.

"Hey! Make your own toast!" I exclaim, pouting childishly.

surely you can handle making some toast," Ivory responds, giving me a playful shove. I make my way towards the table and pull my phone out, glancing at the screen. My heart skips a few beats as I