Hard To Hate Him 2

Chapter 2

Jack G's P.O.V.

"Jack! Sage is calling you again!" JJ called.

"Just leave it!" I called as I slid my hoodie over my body. I'd been ignoring Sage, because I thought she liked me. But no, she apparently likes Taylor more, because she didn't bother waiting for me to ask her out.

I stepped out of the bathroom, and JJ rolled his eyes. "You have to stop ignoring her. It's three years ago all over again."

I sighed and sat down next to him on the bed. "I know, I'm just scared to talk to her after that fight we had before I left."

Sage and I had a huge fight when I found out she was dating Taylor, and I'd went upstairs to the guest room, buying a ticket home straightaway. I couldn't be near Sage if she was dating someone else. I just couldn't bear it. I'd left, when JJ and I were supposed to be staying there for another three weeks before school started.

JJ looked at me with his blue eyes. "Jack, what if she were to break up with Taylor? She'd need you to be there for her, to comfort her, as a best friend. You need to call her, and apologize to her, right now." JJ shoved my phone at me.

I realized that JJ was right. I needed to be there for her as a friend, in case something ever happened. I may have lost my chance of being her boyfriend, but I can still be her best friend.

I grabbed my phone and ran into the kitchen, jumping onto the counter. I dialled Sage's number, but she almost immediately declined my call.

I clenched my teeth in fear, and I tried again. Again, she declined the call.

I decided to text her.

Me: Sage, pick up.

I put my phone down, jumped off the counter, and paced the room while I waited for a response.

It came about five minutes later.

I literally jumped for my phone when her alert went off.

Sage: Really? Now you're talking to me? Jack, I've been trying to call you for the past 6 months, and you ignore every single one of my calls and texts I send. If you think you can just call me twice then text me telling me to pick up, you're wrong.

I felt tears come to my eyes. I've fucking messed up again, haven't I?

I texted back:

Me: Sage, pick up my call, and you'll understand why I wasn't picking up. Please.

I sent the text and called her one last time.

This time, her phone didn't immediately go to voicemail. She picked up five seconds later.

"What in the name of God, could possibly be making you ignore me this time?" Sage's annoyed voice came through the speaker.

"Sage, listen. Do you remember the fight we had before I left?" I quickly asked.

I heard silence from the other end. "Yes." Sage said after a moment.

I exhaled loudly. "I was scared that whatever you had to say wasn't good. I was worried that you didn't want to be my best friend after that fight, I was scared I was going to lose you again." I explained.

Again, silence. "Sage?" I said.

"Jack, when you weren't picking up, I was scared that you didn't want to be my best friend anymore..." she said quietly.

"I'll always want to be your best friend." I said, even though those words broke my heart every time I replayed them in my head. I wanted to be more than friends with her, but Taylor asked her out first, and I have to respect him. He's one of my best friends after all.

"I'm glad." I heard the smile in Sage's voice.

I smiled somewhat. At least I haven't lost her. "Love you."

Sage chuckled. "Love you too."

I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M SORRY I DIDN'T HAVE ANY INSPIRATION!!!

BUT NOW I DO!!

My phone is at like, (Hold on lemme check)

8% battery, so I must go now. Expect more daily updates.

Keep shining!

xx Sarah