Tangled Love

CHAPTER 93

“I should probably wait out here," I murmur under my breath, signalling at the chairs outside of Emily's hospital room. Ivory frowns, crossing her arms over her chest.

"Why? What's the problem now T?"

"Jake."

I respond bluntly, looking at her as if it was obvious. She nods slowly before responding, choosing her words carefully.

"He's getting better Tobias. It's not as awkward anymore around you two. He needs us. . . both of us." Ivory gives me a reassuring look and I sigh dramatically —

"Fine but if this goes wrong, I'm blaming you." I joke, poking her in her ribs. She grabs my finger, twisting it forcefully until I yell out, pulling it back towards me.

"Ivory!"

She laughs loudly and I signal her to be quiet, looking around at the disapproving looks we're getting from the other doctors and nurses.

"Ivory, tone it down! This is a hospital, death surrounds us." I whisper loudly, my eyes widening at her playfully. She slaps her hand over her mouth, still giggling behind it and I smile at her —

"Come on, let's go in."

Ivory nods before she knocks on the door and opens it slowly, peeking her head round. I hear Jake's voice and Ivory opens it wider, stepping inside.

towards Jake. He's sat in the exact same spot he was in last week. His

in his, circling his thumb over the top of her hand repeatedly. Ivory sits in the opposite seat from Jake and

humour from her voice completely disappearing. Jake swallows the lump in his throat, giving her a small smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. His voice

excited about because of her nerves but I feel like it is. Anything is better

up and about before you know it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze

she'll be fine, she's tough as nails."

away. I want him to see I'm for him, his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only one other

back to Emily. It's not exactly anything to celebrate but I'm hopeful we can repair our relationship.

the cafe and get something to eat? You look shattered," I tell

with her." I add quietly.

looks between Ivory and I and I can tell he's pondering his decision. He finally stands up from the chair, scraping it

Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from the floor before swinging it over her shoulder.

he bends down and places a kiss on Emily's forehead before he turns and heads for the door. My stomach flips from

What the hell was that? Jealousy?

respond quietly, feeling anger build up inside my chest, anger directed at myself.

behind her. My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat closer to

air. She can't hear me. Instead my hand reaches out for hers and I squeeze it lightly. I've never held her hand before and

thinking a lot about you," I start, my voice coming out timid and quiet. The beeps of the machines are the only thing that respond

Emily but you're all I can think about. How stupid is that? I know you don't feel the same way and yet I'm still acting like this,"

I care for you like I care for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe it's more than that. . . I just don't know, I'm so confused." I sigh, glancing up

long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and my eyes trail down to her

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