Jack Gilinsky fanfic- “Hate You Love You” CHAPTER 4
A few days had passed since the party. I was still in complete shock that 1, Sammy recognized me, 2, that Jack danced with me, and that 3, I told Sammy I kind of liked him. I did—that was no lie. But in the past, I held everything in. I don’t know what I was thinking, to just blurt that out. Sam hadn’t talked to me since. I’m sure I made things awkward. I was mad at myself… I actually kind of saw myself with Sammy.
I decided to go around down town Los Angeles today, and have some “alone” time. I ended up going on a major shopping spree. I got back to my grandparents house with bags in both my hands. There was a car in the driveway, but I figured it was just one of their friends or something. I walked inside, and sitting in the living room, was Sammy, talking to my grandma. I dropped my bags at the front door and walked slowly towards them. When he saw me, he stood up. He smiled and hugged me. “What are you doing here…” I said slowly. “I came to see you…” He whispered. My grandma excused herself to the other room, leaving just the two of us. I gave him a confused look. “Seriously, why are you here?” I asked, trying my hardest not to sound like a complete bitch. “Liv.” Sammy said, getting my attention, since I was looking anywhere, but his eyes. I looked up at him. “I wanted to know if you want to go to dinner with me. Tonight…” He said softly. I looked at my phone… it was already 5:30. I couldn’t say no to those eyes though. “So… right now?” I asked, cracking a smile. “Yeah,” He said. “Let me go change,” I said, running up the stairs. I changed into a navy blue sun dress and white converse. A few minutes later, I ran back down the stairs.
Sammy and I walked outside to the driveway, where his car was. We got in, and immediately, I turned to face him. “You never called. You never texted. You never did anything. You made me feel like an idiot after I told you I liked you…” I said. Sammy sighed and threw his head back. “I know. I had to sort some things out… But I like you. The reason I freaked out at the party was because I thought you were drunk and were just saying you liked me… because, I don’t know…” Sammy rambled on. I smiled. “No, I wasn’t drunk. I do like you. But I was freaking out when you didn’t say anything after that!” I said. Sammy laughed and grabbed my hand. “Well, don’t worry,” he said smoothly. “So where are we going?” I asked. “Well… Char told me you’ve never been to the Pacific.” He said. “What! Yes I have… I visited California last year,” I said. “It’s not the same. Now, the pacific is your home,” Sammy said. I laughed as we started driving down out of the hills, and heading west.
Sammy and I ended up talking the whole ride there. After about an hour, we arrived at Venice Beach. He parked at some snack-shack sort of thing. “So… I know this isn’t super fancy but this place has the best fried food in the whole area. And I wanted to be able to sit on the beach and watch the sunset… cause the food is carry-out.” He said nervously. I laughed. “Sammy, it’s fine, stop worrying so much!” I said. He smiled and went in to order for us. After we got our food, we walked to the beach which was only a few steps away from the food place. We sat down on the sand, and he handed me a box of chicken tenders. “They’re so good, I promise.” He said. We both ate, and watched the ocean as the waves continuously crashed. Finally, the sun was starting to set.
We told stories about high school, since we both went to the same school. It was so funny that even though we went to the same high school, we knew absolutely nothing about each other. It got quiet for a few seconds. I looked in front of me at the amazing view of the sun. “Oh yeah… so the night after the party, Gilinsky, Johnson, and my bro Nate, we were all hanging out and we ended up talking about you.” Sammy said. My eyes widened. “You told them?!” I almost screamed. “No… but G was saying that you were totally hot, and that if it wasn’t for Madison, he would ‘hit.’” Sammy said. My jaw dropped, but I couldn’t help but smile. “Woah,” I said quietly. “Yeah… It was kind of awkward. They kept asking why I didn’t take you home after the party,” Sam said. Why was he telling me this stuff? I couldn’t help but keep thinking about Jack calling me hot. I looked down and tried hard to wipe the smile off my face. It was silent, except for the waves crashing. “Liv?” Sam asked. “Yeah?” I said, looking up. “You aren’t over him, are you?” He asked. “What? It… it’s been more than a year.” I said. “I didn’t even say a name and you knew who I was talking about…” He said quietly. “Sam…” I said, but he interrupted me. “Liv. I like you, but I see the way you are with Jack. I saw the way you kept smiling when I told you he thought you were hot. Come on.” He said. I widened my eyes. I couldn’t believe what he was saying. “Sam… I hate Jack. He’s an asshole…” I said. “Nice guys always finish last…” Sam said, chuckling and shaking his head. “Sammy, I don’t like Jack!” I said. “I know I don’t know you very well… but I can tell. Seeing him for the first time in a year obviously brought everything back for you.” He said. I sighed. I couldn’t find any words to say. “I’m not gonna be mad at you. You’re a really cool girl. I mean… I like you… but we can still stay friends. If you want.” Sammy said. I looked at him in confusion. “But I like you too…” I started to say. “I don’t know about you… but I want something real. You still have feelings for one of my best friends. That’s not a ‘real relationship’ to me.” Sam said. I sighed. “Can you just take me home?” I asked. Sammy stood up and held his hand out to help me stand up. He was such a sweet guy…
The car ride home was much more quiet than on the way there. He got to my house, and walked me to the door. He hugged my awkwardly. “I’m sorry…” I said. He looked down and shrugged his shoulders. “See ya,” He said as I walked inside. I couldn’t believe I let Jack get in between Sammy and I. I really liked him… but what he said wasn’t completely wrong. I shouldn’t have, but for some reason, I did get excited when he said Jack called me hot. What was I getting myself into…?
a/n: so what do you think?! No more Sammy and Liv? What do you think is going to happen about the Jack thing? Send me feedback!!!!!!