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.

spot he was in last week. His

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 her.

asks quietly, the humour from her voice completely disappearing. Jake swallows the lump in his throat, giving her a

squeeze my hand. The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about because of

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

she's tough as nails."

gaze with him, never looking away. I want 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 pains me to

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

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

with her." I

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

a coffee, are you coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from the floor before swinging it over her shoulder.

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

was that? Jealousy?

build up inside my chest, anger directed at myself.

before shutting the door softly behind her. My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat closer to her. The machines

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 soft her skin is. Maybe the

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

same way and yet I'm still acting like this," I breathe out deeply and continue, feeling

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 it's more than that. . . I just don't know, I'm so confused." I sigh, glancing up to

eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and my eyes trail down to her lips.

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