Tangled Love

CHAPTER 101

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.

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

brown eyes lingering on me for a while. It's almost as if he's trying to

confused even further but I try and not let it display across my features.

you doing here Tobias? You hate me."

outburst and he walks

his head. The uneasy feeling sinks back into my stomach as

You're all I can think

true or not. I'm so certain it was Tobias speaking to me that

I'm just really glad you're okay." He adds quietly. I smiled at him gratefully, it feels

sip from my hot chocolate. The liquid warms me up

adds and I chuckle at his words —

I haven't showered in four weeks, it wasn't pretty. I feel sorry for the poor nurse who had to

should laugh more often, you don't come across as scary that way." I smile at him.

I look miserable most of the time?"

immediately

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm

the first person to tell me that ironically."

on my arms and I follow them to see

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