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.

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

Jake is clutching Emily's hand in his, circling his thumb over the top of

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 no emotion

I feel her squeeze my hand. The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but I feel like it is. Anything is better than nothing."

it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze

she'll be fine, she's tough

him to see I'm for him, his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only one other time I've seen him like this

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

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

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

looks between Ivory and I and I can tell he's pondering his decision. He finally stands up

Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing

down and places a kiss on Emily's

What the hell was that? Jealousy?

build up inside my chest, anger directed

and I stand up, taking the seat closer to her. The machines around her beep steadily and I

hand before and I notice how smooth and soft her

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

"I 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 deeply and continue, feeling considerably lighter now my

Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe

eyes are closed peacefully, dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin

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