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.

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

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

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, holding no emotion whatsoever.

to be excited about because of her nerves but

it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his arm. I nod, agreeing with her words before speaking

"Yeah she'll be fine, she's tough as

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 and

It's not exactly anything to celebrate but I'm hopeful we can repair

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

"I can stay with her." I add

pondering his decision. He finally stands up from the chair, scraping it back —

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

a kiss on Emily's forehead before he turns and heads for

What the hell 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

can't hear me. Instead 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

timid and quiet. The beeps of the machines are the only thing that respond to my

that? I know you don't feel the same way and yet I'm still acting like this," I breathe out deeply

for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe it's more

closed peacefully, dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate

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