Because of You

Lauren

Who does he think he is? Where does he have the audacity to question me like he knows me? I moved 7 hours away from assholes like that and I won't deal with it from some asshat who thinks he knows me.

At 7 I'm showered and looking for the perfect outfit for a club. I'm not usually one to go out and party but it's time i finally get out and do something fun.

At 8 o'clock there's a knock on the door. I'm in the middle of finishing my makeup when Tina yells, "Lauren there's a hotty here for you!". Oh jeez now they will think I'm a slut and already banging a guy I barely know. Great way to start out my first year here.

"Felix your early. I could've just met you in the lobby." Maybe that would've been way better.

"It's fine I needed the jog anyways. So are you ready to go, can't be late or I'll get my ass handed to me." I wonder who his boss is? Seems like a real dick. Guess we will see when we get there. I snatch my jacket off the bed and walk in front of Felix out the door.

Felix drives a huge pickup and I have trouble getting in. I have to ask him for help or we will be stuck here for the rest of the night. I see he has trouble himself when he gets behind the wheel.

"Why have such a huge truck if you can barely get in it? I kinda don't see the point." He gives me a side look and laughs.

"Its Drews. I had to borrow it because mine is in the shop. I have a nova. Classic cars are my thing. Maybe next time I pick you up it will be ready to go. I can really catch some speed with my baby." He sounds so sure he will be picking me up again.

I just laugh and enjoy the ride. We pull up to the club and I wonder how I will get in with no ID.

"Felix? Ummm we may have a slight problem." I am a little embarrassed to have to tell him this.

"What's wrong?" Felix gives me a worried look like I might tell him I started my period or something.

"I'm only 20, and I'm pretty sure you have to be 21 to get into a club that serves alcohol." He laughs at me like I told a joke or something. I'm confused. He gets out of the truck and comes to my side.

"Get out of the truck and lets go. Did you forget I work here? Walking in with you on my arm no one will ever even pay attention. Just don't say anything or act suspicious. It's that easy." Of course he can get me in but will he get in trouble for bringing me in?

"So what will happen if his boss finds out?" I really don't want Felix to get fired because of me. Maybe I should have said no.

"Lauren? Would you just come on? It's almost time for me to start working. I won't get in trouble. If my "boss" says anything I'll deal with it ok?" He sounds so sure of himself but whatever. So here goes nothing.

We walk in and its completely dead. What time does this place open? I was hoping there would be someone here before we showed up. Now his boss really will wonder who I am.

"Drew! Where are you?" What? Why is he yelling for Drew? Does he work here too? This couldn't possibly get any worse. Or could it?

All of a sudden, we hear something that sounds like glass shattering. Oh shit! Me and Felix follow the sound to a door that is just beyond the bar. Levi and Drew are standing in the middle of what looks like a storage room. There are boxes everywhere. They look like they have liquor bottles in them. Right between the two of them, a box is laying on the floor with busted bottles and alcohol.

"Damn it Felix! Would you stop that shit! Why can't you just come find us and stop with the yelling?" Levi seems pissed. He isn't much of a talker from what I've gathered. Maybe I should have told Felix I would come later.

"Levi can't you hold onto anything? We have 30 minutes till the club opens and that's the third box you've dropped." Levi seems clumsy, we should get along since all I ever do is fall or trip.

"Hey guys do you need a hand... or four?" Now they decide to turn around. Maybe not the best time to announce someone else is here.

Drew just stares at me. Him and Levi have a huge mess and if it's not cleaned up soon I guess it will have to wait. I bend down with Felix to help clean up the mess.

"Felix can we talk for a second?" Drew walks out of the room and Felix follows behind. Guess this is it, I'm always getting other people or myself in trouble.

"Thanks for the help. I'm not sure when they will be back but you don't really have to help. I made this mess." Levi says as he bends to start picking up the glass. I reach to pick up a big piece and slice my hand open.

"Shit!" I'm bleeding on the floor and now my shirts ruined.

"Are you ok? Come on the bathrooms this way. We can use the one in the office. It has the first aid kit." Levi grabs a towel and wraps it around my hand. I follow him down a small hallway to a door with Drews name on it.

I hear yelling from the other side of the door. I'm positive we should not go in but Levi opens the door and pulls me in.

"What do you want?!?" Drew yells at Levi. Then looks at me and jumps from his seat. He grabs my hand and starts to unwrap it. The towels completely covered in blood and I'm feeling light headed.

"What happened? Nevermind, get the kit and get out." The last thing I remember is being laid on a couch and a door shutting. Everything goes black and I'm cold.