Magic|Jesse Lingard

6. past

I heard a soft knock on the door so I went to open it. Stood there looking very tired was Jesse.

I grabbed my bag from the hanger by the door and we went into his car.

"Are you ok after last night?" I asked

"Yea still shocked though. Marcus Never gets like that." I nodded in agreement

"Where'd you wanna go?"

"Anywhere really." Jesse started the car and started driving.

Soon, after 15 minutes of driving, we ended up at his house. I had no complaints as I love coming to Jesse's.

We both got out of the car and headed inside. I dumped my stuff in its usual place by the door and waltzed into the living room where Jesse was sat

I perched next to him but refused to look at him.

It's now or never

"What I'm about to tell you is huge...it might change your view on me, it might change our friendship. But you have to promise me that it won't break us too much." I've never been very own about my past

"Of course, whatever you have to say Aura, I'm here for you."

I took in a deep breath before telling him what I went through 4 years ago.

"When I was 16, I was at the top of my competitive game. I had won a competition after competition. Through this, I met my then boyfriend, Jack. We were so close nothing could tear us apart, mum loved him, Dad loved him, even Marcus. We were together for about 6 months but I broke it off, he began changing...being more violent. So we separated for about 2 months."

I paused to take a breath once I noticed I was holding mine.

"We got back together as he had managed to convince me that he had changed. at the same time, my birth parents started coming back into my life. I had spent the next 2 months staying partially at the Rashford's and partially with my real family. One day, Jack and I were at his house and got in a stupid fight. The fight got bigger, louder and more violent. That was the first time he hit me. I left after the incident and went to my birth parents, however, my dad threw a fit when he found out I was at Jack's house. He started shouting as well so I just left and went back to the Rashford's.

"Both my parents and Jack apologized so I kept going back to them. One day I wasn't allowed to see my birth parents again because they breached Parol or something. So I went to Jack for comfort. When I was 18 I moved out and lived with him. It was great for about a month, then he got too comfortable. He would hurt me if I didn't do what he said. It got to the point where Marcus noticed and tried to help...but he made it worse."

I glanced a Jesse quickly but he had no emotion whatsoever, so I continued.

"I got an offer from a dance studio in LA to help them teach a class and obviously took the chance, not only because it was one of my dreams but then I could get away from Jack. He wasn't happy but before he could get to me, the police showed up. Marcus had made a complaint of domestic violence to them and he probably saved my life. So I moved to LA whilst he went to jail and got a restraining order"

I stopped when I found myself crying. Jesse pulled me in for a hug.

"Why would someone do that to someone amazing like you?" He questioned

I shrugged in response.

"I would never hurt you, I now understand where Marcus is coming from but he needs to know that I..." He sighed before continuing

"He needs to know that I love you."

I stared at him, uncertain of what to make if the situation. I mean, yea I love him, but am I ready for that.

"Jesse, I..." Before I could reply my phone rang: it was Gareth

"Hiya," I answered

"Hey, so there has been a change of plan, we are flying out tonight instead of tomorrow so be ready." We talked a little bit longer about scheduling and training before he had to go inform the rest of the staff.

"I better get back home and finish packing then," I told Jesse

"I'll drop you off."

We got back in the car and travelled silently.

Once we got to my house, I saw Marcus's car in the driveway.

"I'll see you in a bit," I stated before leaning over to give him a kiss

I got out of the car and he pulled away.

I love you

I turned to see a pissed Marcus behind me.

"Ok look here Mr, I'm an adult, I can date who I like, kiss who I like, fuck who I like--"

"YOU FUCKED JESSE!"

"NO NOW SHUT UP!" we both calmed down before I continued

"Jesse and I are not together. I told him about my past. I am over my past, so you need to get over it too. So once you get in my house, it better be all laughs and banter, none of your negative bullshit." I turned to open the door and walked inside.

I think I made my point.