The Guy Who Gave Up His Jersey (New Version)

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My eyes swung open and the pain sparked from behind my head. I scrambled to my feet and ran into the bathroom, locking the door before Lucas had a chance to barge inside. I grasped onto my head where I hit the corner and the pain got worse.

Fuck.

"Juliana, open the door! I didn't mean to push you." He yelled on the other side.

I stepped away from the door and sat on the edge of the bathtub. I couldn't make sense of it all. One moment I was grabbing onto him and the next I was on the floor. He had pushed me and it wasn't his intention to push me to the ground, but now I truly didn't feel safe here.

I took my phone out of my pocket and dialed the only person who has my back, Alejandro. It was nearly two in the morning and I prayed he was at home and not at some party. After the second ring, his raspy voice came on the other side of the phone.

"Alejandro." My voice cracked.

"Jules, whats wrong?" His raspy voice quickly turned to complete concern.

"Can you come pick me up? I'm an hour away at Lucas house, he brought to a party but we just got into a fight." I tried to keep my voice as steady as possible but the persistent pain in the back of my head reminded me of what happened a few minutes ago.

"Did something happen? Are you hurt?"Shuffling could be heard from behind him, I assumed he was scrambling to get himself together. I hesitated for a moment to tell him about Lucas pushing me.

Would it make things worse?

"He pushed me and I hit my head. He's drunk so he didn't mean it."

"Are you somewhere safe?" He asked, ignoring my defense for Lucas.

"Yeah, I locked myself in the bathroom in his room," I responded.

I heard the ignition to his truck start. "Send me your location and don't leave the bathroom. I'm coming for you."

"Okay," I whispered and hung up. I sent him my location and slide down the tub to the ground. I watched the door trying to be open with each bang Lucas gave.

"You called him? You stupid..." He cut himself out. "I'm not even surprised!"

"Leave me alone!" I shrieked, tears streaming down my face.

"You're going to realize one day that guy doesn't care about anyone but himself!" This time he kicked the door and a slight crack was made from the interior of the bathroom.

I let out a small yelp. I never saw Lucas this upset, it wasn't in his nature to be violent. Maria always talked about him being the calmest person in the family. Lucas is a violent drunk and Maria hasn't seen this side of him and I'm not sure if she'll believe me if I tell her what happened tonight.

"Stop! Please, leave me alone." I hiccuped. As the constant bangs started they stopped. Another slam of a door echoed from outside of the bathroom and an immense silence roamed the area.

My heart was pounding against my chest, making me get intense chest pains. I was going to have a panic attack. I buried my face in my legs and tried my best to keep myself calm. Lucas wasn't going to try to get into the bathroom anymore. He was gone and Alejandro was on his way to get me.

I'm safe...I'm not hurt... It's okay, Juliana.

My intuition warned me about coming here tonight, I should've known Lucas reaction to me going off with Alejandro was too calm. Any other guy would've dumped me or maybe he did care about me enough to try move past it. It's partially my fault he feels betrayed by me.