Tangled Love

Jake's POV -

The sun is setting and the darkness invites itself into the room through the blinds. I stand up and walk over to them, blocking out the night. Ivory left a few hours ago and I'm left alone with nothing but the steady beeps. I shut my eyes and place my forehead against the wall, breathing deeply.

My legs shake uncontrollably from keeping myself together. I'm on the edge, threatening to explode at any moment. I can feel my sanity slipping away every hour I spend in this god damn hospital room.

I need a release and I need it fast. I sigh heavily and reach for my jacket, heading for the door. Before I leave, I turn around, looking at her sweet face.

"I'll be back soon," I murmur, disappearing out of the door. I head down the corridor, inhaling and exhaling deeply.

have to do.

of the entrance and light my cigarette, shielding it from the cold air. I inhale deeply and sigh, leaning back against

going to be okay. She has to be.

hear a rustle beside me and immediately open my eyes. The blonde from the hospital cafe is opposite me, sat on the bench.

but choose not to get involved, it isn't my business to

looking directly at me, beady eyes burning holes through me. Seems like she

bluntly, remaining frozen in place. I don't

in my appearance. I clear my throat and stand up straighter. She never stops approaching me until she's an inch away

to smoke and inhale the next one

words and leans her body against my side before taking her hand and stroking it down my chest. I watch in disgust as her hand trails lower, her breathing shallowing out beside me. Her tongue flicks out, licking her bottom lip and I raise my

comes across desperate.