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

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

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

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

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

for him, his eyes looked

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

to eat? You look shattered," I tell him, breaking the silence in

her." I

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

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

places a kiss on Emily's forehead before

What the hell was that?

"Don't mention it." I respond quietly, feeling anger build up

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

and I squeeze it lightly. I've never held her hand before and I notice how smooth and soft her skin is. Maybe the

coming out timid and quiet. The beeps of the machines are the only thing that respond

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 are out. It feels like a weight has been lifted from my

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 it's more than that. .

long and thick. Her skin looks

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