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.

he was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep. To be honest, he looks

hand in his, circling his thumb over the top of her hand

she doing?" Ivory 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 voice is empty, holding no

I feel her squeeze my hand. The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about

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

she's tough as nails."

eyes snap towards mine 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 and it

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

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

stay with her." I add quietly.

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

are you coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory

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

hell was that? Jealousy?

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

My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking

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 good thing?

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

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

for Ivory. . . Like a sister. Or maybe, maybe it's more than that. . . I just don't know, I'm so confused." I sigh,

thick. Her skin looks soft and delicate and my eyes trail

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