Escape [Jack Gilinsky] - HIATUS

chapter 8.

I stopped the kiss when I realized what I was doing. I was making out with Jack right before going out with Matt. What was I doing? How could I do that? And how could I move on already? I was insane, that was the only answer.

''Stop Jack, I can't do this.'' I pulled him out of my neck and looked at his eyes.

''Why? You can call Matt and cancel the date. It's not a big deal, he'll be fine.'' He said trying to pull me into a hug.

''No Jack, it's not like that. Matt is my friend and I'm not ditching him just because you want to make out with me. I'm not that type of girl. And you're not a relationship kinda guy, so let's stop with this shit.''

''So you prefer be with Matt than with me? Thank you Claudia, you told me everything I needed to know.'' He screamed. Here we go again.

''Yeah, because Matt actually cares about me and wants to know more than my mouth.'' I yelled back. He turned his back and walked away living me there alone. My phone buzzed making me almost jump. It was a text from Matt. I took a few seconds to remember that I exchanged numbers with the boys after the convention.

''where are ya? i'm already waiting for u in ur room x.'' I got up and took a deep breath, putting my shit together. I answered saying I would be there in a minute. When I got to my room door I saw Matt. He looked so cute in a pair of khaki trousers and a green tones flannel shirt with the sleeves pulled up.

''Hey, I'm sorry. Was walking around the hotel. Too much free time.'' I said nervously. I hated to lie to people that I really cared about.

''Glad to know that you're not the type of girl who takes ages to get ready. But you look gorgeous Dallas.'' He said making me blush and smile shyly.

''And you look really good Espinosa.'' I complimented back.

''Oh yeah, that's something I can't control ya know.. They call it natural charm.'' He answered goofing, moving his shirt collar and making a cocky smile. I punched him in the arm playfully.

''Don't flatter yourself Matthew.'' I said while we walked to the car. Probably he was taking one of the cars that we had available to us. He opened the passenger door and then ran to the other side of the car and drove. I could say that Matt was a easy person to be around. We were just listening to music and every time that he spoke was to make me laugh. The silence wasn't awkward between us, I liked it. We arrived to a small although nice restaurant. He got out of the car, opened the door to me and we walked together inside the building.

Jack's P.O.V.:

I was so furious. This girl was taking me to my limits. I can't stop thinking of her and I need to admit, this all started a lot before she came back to Cali. When Cameron told us that his sister was a YouTuber we all rushed up to see her videos and the way she talked and smiled, man it was driving me insane. I knew a lot of ordinary things like her favorite food, her favorite type of music and even her favorite clothing brands but I wanted to know more. I wanted her to tell me more. I wanted her to tell me deep things, her story, her essence, her secrets and even her fears. I wanted to be everything that she needed and wanted me to be. And while I'm thinking all this cheesy bullshit she's having a nice dinner date with my best friend. And why? Because I pushed her away. Well done Jack, you ruined your shot with the only girl who is really worthy to fight for. She hurt me when she said that she rather be with Matt then be with me. And that made me want to hurt her too. I reached my phone and looked to Ashley's number. I couldn't believe what I was about to do.

Claudia's P.O.V:

We were having a really good night. At this point we were already getting out of the restaurant and heading to a walk by the town. Matt said we should go on a walk and then we'd pick up the car. We were walking by the city and I was stunned by its beauty. Matt tried to hold my hand but I instinctively pulled it back.

''I'm sorry Matt, if I gave you the wrong impression. I'm only looking for friendships I'm not ready for any relationships right now.'' I was still in love with Liam. He was the only guy I've ever loved in my life. And then we had Jack. But it wasn't love, it couldn't be. I barely knew the guy right? It was just a physical attraction and I was going to get over it.

''No, I am the one who is sorry. Cameron said that I should go slowly but I can see that you only like me as a friend. And this is just a crush, I'll survive.'' He looked at me in the eyes and forced a smile. He was really special but he was right. I only could look at him as a friend. I gave him a big smile and hugged him tight.

Jack's P.O.V.:

Ashley opened her room door and before even closing it I was already crashing my lips against hers. I went down with my hands and put them on her waist pressing her against the wall. I closed my eyes with all the strength trying to make my thoughts about her go away, but I couldn't and it was killing me inside. We were making out for a couple of minutes now and Ashley leaded me to the bed making me laying on top of her. I opened my eyes and for a few moments I saw Claudia's face. That was twisted. I stopped it and she looked at me. We both got up and I fixed my shirt.

''I'm sorry Ashley, I bet you're an amazing girl, but I can't do this. It's not fair.'' Contrary to what I thought she gave me a little smile.

''Go find the girl and let her know the way you feel about her.''

''I'm sorry?''

''Cmon Jack. I could see in your eyes that you like her. For real. So don't screw it. Chase after her, make her see that she is the only one.'' Her words made sense. I was really into that obnoxious, annoying, control freak, pride, stubborn girl. And I had to make her see it.

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Sorry it took so long to update and I'm sorry it's a shitty, small chapter. I'm just really tired and going through some tough stuff rn.

Let me know what you think and what you want for the next chapter. Love you