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.

I breathe out quietly. He shoves his hands into the front pocket of his jeans and

He responds, dark brown eyes lingering on me for a while. It's almost as if he's trying to figure something out . . . The action

try and not let it display across my

doing here

taken aback by my sudden outburst and he walks towards me, taking a seat in

You're so wrong Emily." He says sadly, shaking his head. The uneasy feeling sinks back into my stomach as the

You're all I can think about.

I shut my eyes, battling with myself whether I should ask him if it's true or not.

okay." He adds quietly. I smiled at him gratefully, it feels nice having people genuinely

liquid warms me up instantly and I sigh, falling flat against my pillows.

were shot." Tobias adds and I chuckle at his words

"You should have seen me two days ago. I haven't showered in four weeks, it wasn't pretty. I feel sorry for the poor nurse who had to help me, she must be scarred for life." I joke and Tobias chuckles, his chest vibrating as he laughs.

come across as scary that way." I smile at him. He mocks hurt and holds his hand to

saying I look miserable

head immediately laughing at

that's exactly what

to tell me that

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