CHAPTER 18

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...