Chapter 10 88 How did he get my number ? Why does he care if I'm okay ? My heart begins to pick up speed once again but not because I'm afraid ... Because I think Jake cares about me . Why else would he ask how I am ? I quickly push the thought to the back of my mind . The boy doesn't care about people , definitely not me . I decide against ignoring him so I quickly text him back , wondering whether he'll even respond . I'm fine , thanks . Em . I send the text and don't expect to get a response back immediately. I sit and stare at my phone for a few moments , surprised that he's texting me . Where were u today ? And if you didn't already know , it's Jake . I ro- my eyes and text him back , a ghost of a smile flickering across my face . Me- I know it's you , silly . And I was at home , busy . Jake- Can I call you ? I hesitate at my phone , taken aback by Jake's request . I'm afraid if he hears my voice , he'll sense the pain I'm feeling . I bite down on my lower lip , strangely wanting to hear his voice . I feel so lonely and maybe talking to Jake will take my mind off things ... Me- Sure . My phone rings instantly and I glance down at it for a second or two , unsure of what to do . Without thinking too hard about it , I answer the phone , holding it up to my ear . " Hello ? " I whisper , my voice quiet and hoarse . " Hey Emily . " I smile , liking how my name sounds coming from him . I'm also surprised at how comfortable I feel talking to him . " Hi Jake . " " Are you okay ? " Jake asks . I notice his voice is deeper than usual with a hint of raspiness . " Yeah , I'm probably coming down with the flu or something . Have you been sleeping ? " I ask him , sounding amused . " You got me . " I laugh quietly , pulling the duvet up to my chin . My body sinks into the covers and I sigh , shoulders slumping in relief . " Do you want me to come round and keep you company ? I can bring medicine . " Jake responds , his voice raspy . 1/3 9:02 Tue , Oct 14 ... Chapter 10 : " At half eleven ? It's dark outside . " I respond , ignoring the flutter in my stomach . I can't believe Jake Melvin just offered to keep me company and bring me medicine . " I'm a night person , " Jake responds back , humour lining his voice . " Like a vampire ? " " Yeah , I'm pretty good at the whole blood sucking thing as well . " 88 " Gross Jake , " I giggle , his voice washing away any feeling of loneliness . Instead a warm sensation grows inside my chest and a smile stretches across my face . " I thought all girls love vampires ? " Jake jokes . I roll my eyes at his stereotypical thought - " Not this girl . Besides are you trying to make me love you ? " - My words are risky , directed to be a joke . Once they leave my lips , I instantly regret them . Jake pauses for a moment on the other end , silence falling between us . " I don't need to try , " he eventually replies and I immediately scoff , the conversation turning light hearted once again . " You're so big headed . Not every girl wants you Jake . " " That's where you're wrong Muffin . No - one can resist my handsome face and bright bubbly personality . " His tone of voice is sarcastic , causing me to giggle once again . " Are we still describing you ? Because that sounds nothing like you Jake . " I respond . ' Ouch , that hurt Wentworth . " " Do you want me to kiss it better ? " I tease , feelings my cheek ache from the grin on my face . Jake chuckles on the other end and I imagine him smirking , a cheeky glint in his eyes . Gorgeous blue eyes that resemble the ocean . ' I'd love for you to kiss it better . " Jake responds without hesitation . I pause , noticing the playfulness right his voice has disappeared . I swallow the lump in my throat nervously , unsure of how to respond . ' I'll hold you to that . " I say quietly , a slight shiver running down my spine . Jake pauses on the other line for a brief second - - " Make sure you do Muffin . " We end up chatting on the phone for the next hour , talking about all the silly things in life . The conversation never turns deep but I prefer it that way . One thing I notice is that I couldn't stop smiling and giggling the entire conversation . After the call , I turn my phone off , putting it underneath my pillow . Jake made me feel better . I don't quite feel like I've just done ten rounds with Mike Tyson and obviously lost . I close my eyes , drifting off into one of the most peaceful sleeps I've had in a long time . My dreams are focused around the people in my life that make me happy . The people who make me smile and cause a warm feeling to settle inside my stomach from the thought of 2/3 9:02 Tue , Oct 14 B Chapter 10 them . Dad , Trish , Grandad , Ivory , Jake ... Yes , even I'm surprised at the last one . Chapter Comments 13 : Write Comme