Chapter 17

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by gilinskyswoes

by gilinskyswoes

Ella's P.O.V

Natasha followed me out on to the front lawn. "What happened" She said. "I- I- he" I started. Her eyes widened as she realized what had happened. "You can stay with me for now okay? Lets go get your stuff." She nodded with sympathy and shooed me to the car. I just got in the passanger seat, knowing better than to drive when I'm crying. I could see Jack running out the door as we pulled away. As we drove I could see him run back in.

When we ot to the house I tried to pack as quickly as possible. I grabbed a suitcase and shoved in clothes, my toothbrush, hair brush, etc, and some of my other things. I heard a car pull up and shoved my laptop and some books into my black leather traveling back-pack. I grabbed everything and started down the stairs. Right as Jack turned the corner to the bottom of them.

"Ell, I'm-" He reached for my hand. "No, fuck you" I said bluntly, tears started to come back up. He followed me out to my car trying to come up with something to say. "I fucked up, I know. But I do love you, just- just say it back please, one more time." I could hear the begging through his voice. I threw my things in my car. I turned back to him. His eyes were watering. "Don't give me that bull shit, Jack." I shook my head.

We pulled up to Natasha's place. She had a nice house but I wasn't in much a mood to admire it. We went inside with my suitcase and bag. "I'll get some ice cream" Tasha smiled and I nodded while I fell onto her tan couch. She came back a minute later with two big cartons of chocolate ice ceam. "It's german chocolate, half the calories." She handed me one and a spoon. I thanked her. "Comedy, romance, action?" She asked. "Disney" I responded. "Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, Wreck it Ralph?" She laughed. "Wreck it Ralph" I smiled a little and we watched it.

By the time the movie ended it was almost 1 AM. "Want me to show you the guest room?" Natasha motioned to the hall. I smiled and nodded. I knew I wasn't going to be able to sleep but I got out of my dress and put on some shorts and a big tee. I scrolled through Instagram before I got a text.

Sammy \_(^0^)_/: Yo, what really happened earlier Jacks been crying non-stop and won't tell me. I've never seen him so upset

Me: Funny story lol, he cheated on me

Sammy \_(^0^)_/: Oh shit should I beat him

Me: Nah he's beating himself up enough

Sammy \_(^0^)_/: I'm sorry Ell, where are you staying?

Me: Tashas, imma sleep so night sams

Sammy\_(^0^)_/: night, call me tomorrow

I stayed up for a bit longer just pacing the room. It was 1: 34. I tip-toed out to the kitchen and went through some cabinets to find some tea bags. I made my tea and sat out on the patio. Natasha's house was on this hill and it overlooked some of L.A.

I finally went to bed at 2: 40. I fell asleep trying not to think about Jack's arms around me while we slept. Underline trying because I was not sucsessful.

(3 months later)

Natasha and I were roommates now since she needed one anyway. Neither of us were home much since we both had day jobs and we both worked at the club at night. Tasha and I were bored because it's Saturday and there was nothing to do.

Sammy \_(^0^)_/: Come over little girls were playing pool

I just said ok and put on some high waisted jeans, my lace-up long sleeve, vans, and a cute jacket. We drove there and Sammy opened the door with a smile. "Aye! My favorite girls!" He yelled and we laughed. I slipped my jacket off and followed Sammy to the basement where the pool table was. My lungs drove themselves into my stomach as soon as I saw him. I guess I didn't expect Sam to invite him. Nate was standing by the table with a pool cue. Jack and Mila were both sitting on the couch and Johnson was in the fridge.

"Hey guys!" Tasha smiled and leaned over to me. "You got this" She whispered. I nodded and gulped. Jack's eyes stayed on me even when he was talking to Jack J or Mila. I could tell Mila had a thing for him. "Wanna play?" Nate smiled a little and handed me a cue. "Sure, just be prepared to loose" I shrugged. We started playing and I could still feel his stare on me. Of course I won. Probably because he was trying to loose.

"Hey, Ella, wanna go with me to get the pizza and wings?" Sammy asked me. I nodded and walked back up. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you-" Sammy said. "It's good, whatever" I shrugged and got in the car. We came back with two pizzas and two containers of wings. "God bless you" Johnson laughed as we came down with the food.

We all were eating and I could see Sam nudge Gilinsky a bit. "Uh- um, hey Ell" Jack said awkwardly. "Hi" I said looked up at him. "How are you?" He asked. "Uh, good I guess, I work at a coffee shop so that's nice. You?" I said. "I'm alright..." He shrugged. "So, you and Mila?" I said casually. "What? Oh yeah no. It's-" He scratched the back of his neck. "Just sex?" I continued eating. He nodded. I finished and got up. "Hey Sam, we're going upstairs, okay?" I grabbed his hand and dragged him upstairs.

"Shit, Sammy I thought I could but- I can't" I shook my head. "Make him jealous then" Sammy said in a 'duh' tone. "How?" I scrunched my eyesbrows up. "Flirt with me." He said. I laughed. "Gross" I said. "Don't you wanna get back at him?" I rolled my eyes and nodded. We walked back down and Sam whispered to me "Laugh like I said something funny" So I did and it obviously got his attention.

Sammy and I sat down and talked. I remembered to be touchy-touchy with him. I could tell Jack was getting frusterated. "We should go swimming!" Nate suggested. We all agreed and Natasha, Mila and I said we'd just go in our bras and underwear. We all went out. "Sam, is the hot tub on?" Tasha asked. He nodded and pressed something so the jets came on. Natasha, Sam, and I got in while Mila, Johnson, Gilinsky, and Nate swam. I was laughing really hard about a story Natasha and I were talking about when Jack got in. "Hey" I smiled politely but not genuinely. he slipped in and sunk down to his chin. "Mood" Tasha sighed and did the same. Sam put his hand on my knee and Jack scoffed. "So you and Sammy" He said. I laughed a little "Yeah no. We're best friends" I leaned back.

"Can we talk alone real quick?" Jack stood up and put his hand out for me. I nodded slowly and took his hand. He helped me up and lead me to the side of the house. "What?" I asked. "I don't want things to be weird. But, fuck, you-" He glanced down at my body. "I miss you" He said. "No, you miss the sex because you're a fuckboy" I crossed my arms. He kissed me. It wasn't just lust. It felt like it used to. I was pressed against the wall in a heated make-out session when someone cleared their throat. It was Mila. "Hm?" Jack looked over at her. "Um? What are you doing?" Mila said a bit rudely.

"Well I was just making out with my very attractive ex whom I still love before we were interuppted." He said calmly. I hit his chest lightly because I could see it hurt Mila. She rolled her eyes and walked off. "I should go back Gilinsky" I let out a breath. "To be continued." He smiled. His smile still made my heart flutter. "You're hearts beating fast" He said. I forgot he was so close. "I hate you do that to me still" I shook my head and walked back to the hot tub.