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 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

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

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

away from my eyes. She turns at

breakfast?" She asks me, giving me a warm smile.

please, that smells amazing," I nod 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 well

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

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

She cries out, waving the spatula in the air.

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

She asks me eagerly and I shrug, grabbing my

"We're not back together, we've just sent a few texts to each other. No big deal." I respond, feeling my stomach somersault as I know it's a big deal.

It's definitely a big deal.

a massive

over my shoulder and take a bite from my freshly buttered toast, moaning as it fills

me playfully

Make your own toast!" I

my way towards the table and pull my phone out, glancing at the screen.