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 eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of sleep. To be honest, he looks like

Jake is clutching Emily's hand in his, circling his thumb over the top of her

"How is she doing?" Ivory asks quietly, the humour from her voice completely disappearing. Jake swallows the lump in his throat, giving

"Sometimes I feel her squeeze my hand. The doctor says it's nothing to be excited about because of her nerves but

replies softly, leaning

she's

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

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

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

can stay with her." I add quietly.

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

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

and places a kiss on Emily's forehead before he

the hell was that?

I respond quietly, feeling anger build up

her. My eyes float towards Emily and I stand up, taking the seat closer to her. The machines around her beep

never held her hand before and I notice how smooth and soft her skin is. Maybe the fact she can't

of the machines are the only thing that respond to my words so I continue

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

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

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

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