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.

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

is clutching Emily's hand in his, circling his thumb over

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

The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but I feel

before you know it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his

she'll be fine, she's

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

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

and Ivory go to the cafe and get something to eat? You look shattered," I tell him,

stay with her."

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

Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag

Tobias." Jake responds, he bends down and places a kiss on Emily's forehead before he turns and heads for the door. My stomach

was that? Jealousy?

build up inside my chest, anger

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

feel stupid, 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

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

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,

quite figure out yet. Maybe 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

thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate

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