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

eyes lingering on me for a while. It's almost as if

display across my features. He stands there awkwardly, eyes dropping to the

"What are you doing here Tobias?

sudden outburst and he walks towards me, taking a

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

think about. . .

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

don't hate you. I was worried when I heard what happened, I'm just really glad you're okay." He adds quietly. I smiled at

sip from my hot chocolate. The liquid

were shot." Tobias adds and

sorry for the poor nurse who had to help

I smile at him. He mocks hurt and holds his

look miserable most of the time?"

my head immediately laughing

exactly what I'm saying."

not the first person to tell me

I follow them to see what caught his

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