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.

hands into the front pocket of his jeans and give me a

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

try and not let it display across my features. He stands there awkwardly, eyes dropping

here Tobias? You hate me."

my sudden outburst and he walks towards

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

all I can think about. . .

ask him if it's true

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

I respond, taking a sip from my hot chocolate. The liquid warms me up instantly and I sigh, falling flat against my pillows.

look great considering you were shot." Tobias adds

the poor nurse who had to help me, she must be

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

look miserable most

immediately

exactly what

person to

land on my arms and I follow them to see what caught his attention . .

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