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 are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep.

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 sits in the

in his throat, giving her a small

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

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

fine, she's tough as

looking away. I want him to see I'm for him, his eyes

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

get something to eat?

her." I add quietly.

he's pondering his decision. He finally stands up from the chair, scraping it

could do with a coffee, are you coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag

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

the hell was that? Jealousy?

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

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 my lip, unsure of what I should do.

as if I'm talking to thin air. She 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

of the machines are the

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,

these stupid feelings that I can't quite figure out yet. Maybe its that I care for you like I care for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe

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

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