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.

you told him you liked him? He should

smile at her, grateful to have her as a friend.

can't remember the last time he bought a girl back to the house so

flutter in my stomach and I bite back the smile containing my glee. Ivory nods —

"Definitely . . . besides you are smoking hot."

not so bad yourself pizza angel." I smirk, nudging her

on the couch, several blankets surrounding us. She flipped through a few channels before stopping on the Food Network and I nodded my approval.

gasps and holds her palm up for

cover his forehead and my eyes immediately

covered parts of his arms that were equally as defined. I wanted to explore and know every single story behind

my ribs caused me to snap out of the trance Jake's body put me in and I turn towards Ivory, confused.

my cousin

myself but her words cause me to blush a crimson red. Jake chuckles,

His voice is hoarse and low and I physically have to tense my

sub-consciously, my eyes drifting down Jake's body. His eyebrows rise and he smirks at me, knowing I'm checking him out. . . And enjoying it too. I mentally groan and sink lower into the

 really just say that?

Ivory jumps up, heading towards the

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