Tangled Love

When I wake daylight isn't streaming through the window but darkness welcomes me. I slept through the whole day. It's ideal I have two weeks off college because my sleeping pattern is seriously messed up.

I rub my eyes and sit up slowly, feeling my stomach ache from my recovering bruises. I lean over and take two tablets from the bedside cabinet before popping them into my mouth and swallowing them with some water. The water is like a god send and I don't realise how thirsty I am as I guzzle down almost half of it. There's a knock on the door before Ivory opens it, popping her head round.

"Hey Em, you're finally awake."

"Yeah, come in." I smile back, sitting up straighter. She holds a food tray in her arms and as she walks over the delicious smell of pizza hit me, causing my stomach to grumble loudly.

"You're an angel sent from the pizza heavens above."  I say gratefully, shooting her a smile.

"All I did was heat up some left over pizza," Ivory giggles, pushing the plate towards me. I reach over and pick up a slice, my mouth watering. I haven't eaten since last night and I'm starving.

Ivory grabs a slice of her own before sitting cross legged on my bed, taking a huge bite. We both remain silent, chewing on our pizza in a comfortable silence.

"So what has Jake done?" She asks me, breaking the silence between us. I glance up at her from under my lashes and she rolls her eyes.

"It's obvious something has happened between you two. He's been slamming doors and avoiding conversations all day." Ivory tells me. I chew on my bottom lip before deciding I trust Ivory enough to confide in her. When i'm done pouring my heart out to her, she scrunches her nose up in distaste.

he seriously walked out on you when you told him you liked him? He should know not to

smile at her, grateful to have her as a

a girl back

you really think so?" I ask her, the excitement rising in my voice. Butterflies flutter in my stomach and I bite back the smile containing my glee. Ivory

. . . besides you are smoking

yourself pizza angel." I smirk, nudging her shoulder

nestled on the couch, several blankets surrounding us. She flipped through a few channels before

food in general really." I admit, chuckling. Ivory gasps and holds her palm up for a high five. "We're like twins

He's panting, his chest rising heavily up and down. Beads of sweat cover his forehead and my eyes immediately zone in on his body. His skin tone is tanned, stomach rippling as he moves and my mouth almost drops

equally as defined. I wanted to explore and

A sharp nudge in my ribs caused me to snap out of the trance Jake's body put me in and I turn

"Stop drooling over my cousin

not!" I defend myself but her words cause me to blush a crimson red. Jake chuckles, his eyes landing on my

run, excuse the appearance." His voice is hoarse and low and I physically have to tense my jaw from almost dropping open once

great," I respond sub-consciously, my eyes drifting down Jake's body. His eyebrows rise and he smirks at me, knowing I'm checking him

I really just

Ivory jumps up, heading towards the

a minute, looks like you need it." She smirks before disappearing out the door, leaving me alone with a shirtless Jake