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.

was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from

voice hoarse. I wonder how long he's been crying for. Jake is clutching Emily's hand in his, circling his thumb over the top of her hand repeatedly. Ivory sits in the opposite seat from Jake and I walk over to sit next to

is she doing?" Ivory asks quietly, the 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 is empty,

be excited about

it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his

she'll be fine, she's tough as

towards mine and I hold my gaze with him, never looking away. I want him to see I'm for him, his eyes looked

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

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

"I can stay with her." I add quietly.

and I can tell he's pondering his decision. He finally

and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from the

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

What the hell was that? Jealousy?

it." I respond quietly, feeling anger build up inside my chest, anger directed

float towards Emily and I stand up,

my hand reaches out for hers and I squeeze it lightly. I've never held her hand before and I notice how smooth and soft her skin is. Maybe the fact she can't hear me is a good thing? I clear my throat, looking around nervously. No-one is here to hear me . . .

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

know it's wrong 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 breathe out

that I care for you like I care for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe it's more than that. . . I just

skin looks

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