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.

sat in the exact same spot he was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot,

thumb over the top of her hand repeatedly. Ivory

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.

about because of her nerves but I feel like it is.

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

she's tough

his eyes looked broken and lifeless. There's only one other time I've seen him like this and it

back to Emily. It's not exactly anything to celebrate but I'm hopeful we

the cafe and get something to eat? You look shattered," I tell him, breaking the silence in the

her." I add quietly.

looks between Ivory and I and I can tell he's pondering his decision. He finally

with a coffee, are you coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods, grabbing her bag from the floor

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

What the hell was

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

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 immediately 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 and soft her skin is. Maybe

you," I start, my voice coming out timid and quiet. The beeps of the machines are the only thing that respond to my words so

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

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 study

closed peacefully, dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and

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