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.

exact same spot he was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep. To be

"Hey," he responds softly, his 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 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, holding

it's nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but I feel like it is. Anything is better

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

she'll be fine, she's tough

him, his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only one other time I've seen him like this and it pains me to remember it.

attention back to Emily. It's not exactly anything

to eat? You look shattered," I

stay with her." I add

pondering his decision.

coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from

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

What the hell was

respond quietly, feeling anger build up

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

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

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

know you don't feel the same way and yet I'm still acting like this," I breathe out deeply and continue, feeling considerably lighter now

its that 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 to study her face.

are closed peacefully, dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and my eyes trail

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