87 I blink several times , feeling like I'm sensitive to the entire world right now . I let out a low groan , the pounding in my head growing to be ten times worse . Is this a hangover ? I mutter thetorically to myself , clutching the sides of my head . My eyes squint as they adjust to the brightness . I glance around, realising I'm still at Ivory's house . " Happy Birthday to me ... I sing bluntly , massaging my sore temples . My thoughts turn back to last night.The party . Austin and Jake . Jake . It's that exactly moment that I realise what I've done . My mouth falls open with shock and snap it shut again . " No , no way . What have I done ? " I murmur , my head falling into my hands . Holy Mother of Jesus . I told Jake my secret . I climb out of bed quickly , glancing down at my outfit from last night . It's crumpled up , clinging to my body unattractively . I pull at the material , grimacing from the way it feels against my skin . Does Ivory know I spent the night at hers ? Did Jake bail on me last night ? There's a soft knock on the door , snapping me out of my thoughts . I smooth down my clothes , tugging at my hair self - consciously . " Come in , " I say out loud , clearing my throat . The door opens and Ivory pops her head around . Her auburn hair is pulled back into a messy ponytail , dark bags underneath her eyes . hair . A sign of a good night . " Hey Emily , Ivory said softly , entering the room and closing the door behind her . I give her a small smile , running a hand through my " Thanks for letting me crash here . " I mumble , staring at the floor instead of making eye contact , " Don't worry about it . " Ivory smiles . " Good night ? " I ask , feeling my muscles relax . Ivory laughed quietly , reaching up to rub her temples . " Amazing night . I'm paying for it today though , I feel like I've been dragged through a rose bush backwards . " She groaned , taking a seat on the edge of the bed . Her eyes meet with mine , flashing briefly with sympathy . ' Jake mentioned you needed a place to crash , you're welcome here anytime . " My stomach churns uneasily as I try to figure out whether Ivory knows my secret or not , I try and not think of Jake telling Ivory every last detail I told him . " Thank you . I appreciate it , " I respond tightly , disappointment washing over me , 1/2 9:04 Tue , Oct 14 B .. Chapter 19 87 " Follow me . Ivory grins , stepping off the bed and heading for the door . I inhale deeply before following her close behind . The smell of warm pancakes and chocolate wafts through the air and my stomach rumbles loudly . Huh , I guess it knows what it wants . Ivory giggles , glancing at me from the side . I grin back at her sheepishly , biting on my lower lip . I guess I'm hungry . " I state obviously , causing Ivory to giggle further . We both head down the stairs that were completely covered with rubbish and empty cups from the night before . Beside from the aftermath of the party lying all over the floor , the house is very beautifully designed . Ivory pushes back the door of the kitchen and I followed her , glancing at the dining table that's covered with half empty alcohol bottles . My stomach churns and I quickly avert my gaze so that I don't embarrass myself and throw up . I'm so not ready to face alcohol just yet . My eyes land on Jake who's stood by the cooker , spatula in hand . I raise my eyebrows in surprise and immediately feel a blush rise to my cheeks from the sight of him. He's flipping pancakes casually - * Jake ? " I frown , feeling confused . Did he stay the night too ? Ivory glances between me and Jake before grabbing an aspirin box off the counter and clutching her head . I can tell the girl has a serious hangover . " I'll leave you two to it . " Ivory says , saluting at me half heartedly . I give her a small smile and she leaves the kitchen , shutting the door softly behind her . My attentions diverts back to Jake and I stand watching him for a few seconds. He's still wearing last nights clothes , his dark hair ruffled messily across his head . I begin to feel extremely self conscious standing there so decide to start a conversation - " Last night was ... Interesting . " I say quietly , mentally slapping myself for bringing it up . I've decided my brain turns into an unreliable pile of mush when Jake Melvin is around . Chapter Comments 14 Write Comments SHARE