“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.
nod towards Jake. He's sat in the exact same spot he was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep. To be honest, he looks like death
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
throat, giving her a small smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. His voice is empty, holding no emotion whatsoever.
hand. The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but I feel like it is.
about before you know it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his
"Yeah she'll be fine, she's tough as
and I hold my 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
It's not exactly
and get something to eat? You look shattered," I tell him, breaking the silence in the room.
can stay with her." I
his
Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag
Emily's
the hell was that?
feeling anger build
eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat
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
out timid and quiet. The beeps of the machines are the only thing that respond to my words so I continue .
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
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 study her face.
dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and my eyes trail down to
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