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.

was in last week. His eyes are bloodshot, heavy from lack of

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

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.

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

before you know it." Ivory replies softly, leaning over to squeeze his arm.

she'll be fine, she's tough as nails."

see I'm for him, his eyes looked

exactly anything to celebrate but I'm hopeful we can repair

you and Ivory go to the cafe and get something to eat? You

stay with her." I add quietly.

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

with a coffee, are you coming Ivory?" Jake asks and Ivory nods,

kiss on Emily's forehead before he

What the hell was that? Jealousy?

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

you back a coffee," Ivory says before 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 I bite my lip, unsure of what

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 the fact she can't hear me is a good thing? I clear my throat, looking around nervously.

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

about. 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

. Like a

dark eyelashes so long and thick. Her skin looks

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