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.

"Feeling better," I breathe out quietly. He shoves his hands into the front pocket of his jeans and give me a small smile.

It's almost as if

I try and not let it display across my features. He stands there

you doing here Tobias? You

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

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

think about. .

battling with myself whether I should ask him if it's true or not. I'm so certain it

you're okay." He adds quietly. I smiled

hot chocolate. The liquid warms me up

considering you were shot." Tobias adds and

for the poor nurse who had to help me, she must be scarred for life." I joke and Tobias chuckles, his chest

I smile at him. He mocks hurt and holds his hand to his heart —

miserable most

I nod my head immediately laughing

that's exactly what I'm saying."

not the first person to tell me that

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

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