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.

week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep. To be

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 sits in the opposite seat from Jake and I walk over to sit next to

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

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

before you know it." Ivory replies softly,

be fine, she's tough as nails."

see I'm for him, his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only

his attention back to Emily. It's not exactly anything to

"Why don't you and Ivory go to the cafe and get something to eat? You look shattered," I tell

her."

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

Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing

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

was that? Jealousy?

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

coffee," Ivory says before shutting the door softly behind her. My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat closer to her. The machines around her beep steadily and I bite

her hand before and I notice how smooth and soft her skin is. Maybe the fact she can't hear me is

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

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 feelings

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.

and thick. Her skin looks

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