Tangled Love

I glance at my phone but there’s still no reply from Jake. I continue brushing through my wet hair, ready to let it air dry. It's amazing what a hot shower and new pyjamas can do to you. I've just settled into bed, tucking the sheets on either side of me with a magazine and a hot chocolate when the door opens. I froze immediately and stare straight into his eyes.

Dark brown eyes.

Tobias' eyes.

"Tobias, hey." I say softly, placing the magazine back down. His eyes scan the room and his shoulders visibly relax as he takes a step inside and closes the door.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" He says quietly, his words spoken in a low tone. Instantly memories begin flooding back to me, words I'm sure came from Tobias' mouth. I frown deeply, reaching up to rub at my temples.

No . . . Surely I'm wrong, confused even.

Maybe it wasn't Tobias but Jake speaking to me?

Confessing his feelings.

If I accuse Tobias of doing something he didn't do, I know Jake would never forgive him. It would completely ruin the relationship between them

both, maybe forever. I quickly decide to break the silence between us, the best thing to do is to not mention it at all. I have to make myself believe it wasn't real. It can't be, Tobias doesn't even like me.

quietly. He shoves his hands into the front pocket of his jeans and give

It's almost as if he's trying to figure something out .

not let it display across my features. He stands there awkwardly, eyes dropping to the floor.

doing here Tobias? You

appears taken aback by my sudden outburst and he

sadly, shaking his head. The uneasy feeling sinks back into my stomach as the words once again run through my head.

can think

if it's true or not. I'm so certain it was Tobias

just really glad you're okay." He adds quietly. I smiled at him gratefully, it feels nice having people genuinely care for my wellbeing.

my hot chocolate. The liquid warms me up instantly and

"You look great considering you were shot." Tobias adds and I chuckle at his words

had to help me, she must be scarred

scary that way." I smile at him. He mocks hurt and holds his

saying I look miserable most of the time?"

nod my head immediately laughing at his

that's exactly what I'm saying."

the first person to tell me that

gaze land on my arms and I follow them to