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?

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

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

making my way downstairs. I push open the door to the kitchen and notice her stood by the cooker, her back to me. Her hair is stood up in every direction and she was wrapped up in

rubbing sleep away from my eyes. She turns at the sound of my voice,

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

towards the eggs she's frying and she grins at me, motioning for me to

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

slept like a baby," she chuckles and I grin at her, grateful that she'd settled in

you on your phone," Ivory states playfully, suggestive humour in her voice. I feel my cheeks immediately flame up, turning a dark shade of red.

bottom lip. She beams back at me, her eyes twinkling.

out, waving

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

out?" She asks me eagerly and I shrug, grabbing

back together, we've just sent a few texts to each other. No big deal." I respond, feeling my stomach somersault

a big

 massive deal.

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

me playfully before lunging for my other piece. She

own toast!" I

way towards the table and