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.

his hands into the front pocket

for a while. It's almost as if he's trying to figure something out . . . The action has me

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

doing here Tobias? You hate

aback by my sudden outburst and he walks towards me, taking

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

all I can think about. .

myself whether I should ask him if it's true

you. I was worried when I heard what happened, I'm just really glad you're okay." He adds quietly.

"Thank you," I respond, taking a sip from my hot chocolate. The liquid warms me up instantly and I sigh, falling

were shot." Tobias adds and

pretty. I feel sorry for the poor nurse who had to help me, she must be scarred for life."

scary that way." I smile at him. He mocks hurt

look miserable most of

nod my head immediately laughing at his

that's exactly what

to

arms and I follow them to see what caught