Velocity-> Jack Gilinsky

Chapter 32

*Olivia's Pov*

School was stressful as ever, and I just wanted to forgive Jack and kiss his annoyingly adorable and handsome face. But I knew that wouldn't solve anything. He wanted space from me... or maybe that was what I wanted from him.

I got whatever I needed from my locker, closing it and putting the strap of my bag over my shoulder. And just as I was heading out, I spotted a couple of familiar people for the first time in a long time.

"Liv! Hey!" I giggled as Lydia ran over to me, Tommy following slowly behind. He must've known I knew he told my parents about Jack and I. Although I was angry, there was no point since our relationship didn't last.

"You've totally forgotten about us, Liv. What happened to us hanging out nearly every weekend?" Lydia asked, still squeezing me tightly. She pulled away with an exaggerated frown.

"I know, I'm so sorry. It's just- I've been caught up with school and Jack and I had a fight, and my dad... it's just not going too great."

"It's almost like he took you away from us..." Lyd said with a sigh, furrowing her eyebrows slightly. I looked at Lydia, and instantly my gaze went to Tommy who stood quietly behind her, keeping his gaze on random people hurrying to rush out of school.

My head turned to the ground as I studied my feet, rocking back and forth, which was a nervous habit of mine. "Please... don't make me pick between you guys and Jack. You know I could never do that."

"No, I understand. Just maybe give me a call when you get a chance?" Lyd spoke, following with a smile and a hint of hope.

"Of course I will, you know that." I gave Lydia a warm hug then went over to Tommy who wouldn't move from his current position. He loosened up, returning the hug, before the three of us said our goodbyes.

I made my way through the crowded hallways, trying to get out as soon as possible. Just something about this environment made me feel insecure and anxious.

"Hey!" I knew that voice.

I turned around and saw Jack who wore a wicked smile. But his attention wasn't on me, and that 'hey' wasn't for me. I kept staring at him, hoping he'd come over to me and stop this stupid avoiding game we'd been playing for the past month. But he didn't. I watched as some boy walked towards him, doing that stupid guy handshake before talking about who know's what.

Suddenly, Jack's eyes met mine. I couldn't help the small smile forming, but his attention on me didn't even last three seconds. I instantly felt stupid, letting my lips fall to their normal position and feeling redness cover my cheeks. He didn't care; he got my hopes up and he did not give a single shit.

I breathed angrily as I turned back around and continued my journey out of the school and home. I was so embarrassed and angry that I let Jack know I still cared. I just had to learn to move on and have fun without him in my life.