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?

and pull back the covers, looking over to the spot on the floor where Ivory had slept. Her blow up mattress is empty and I frown, wondering where she'd disappeared to. Usually she's too lazy to get out of bed and would spend most of her morning underneath the covers.

up, grabbing my bath robe before pulling it over me, grateful for the warmth. The morning air is chilly as winter creeps around

my way downstairs. I push open the door to the kitchen and notice her stood

my eyes. She turns at the sound of my voice, holding a

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

motioning for me to sit down. I take a seat

you sleep well?" I ask and she nods enthusiastically —

and I grin at her, grateful that she'd settled in well at Pops.

up for a second and saw you on your phone," Ivory states playfully,

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

I knew it!" She cries out, waving the

you knock someone out with that thing!" I giggle and she grins widely before tossing some eggs onto a plate. I stand up

She asks me eagerly and I shrug, grabbing my toast from the toaster to butter

big deal." I respond, feeling my stomach somersault as I know it's a big

a big

 massive deal.

eyes shining brightly. I grin at her over my shoulder and take a

so good," I say, swallowing the buttery carby goodness. Ivory rolls her eyes at me playfully

own toast!" I exclaim, pouting childishly.

Ivory responds, giving me a playful shove. I make my way towards the table and pull my phone out, glancing at the