This short story will be based on the title 'Because of You' by Kelly Clarkson. I've wanted to do a story on this since I put up the Liason poll. I know it wasn't one of the poll choices, but I hope you will still read and review so I know what you think. This will be a dark story so it will be rated 'M' for violence and language. Thank you for your patience while I write my one-shots and short stories.
Title: Because of you
Artist: Kelly Clarkson
Summary: What happens when Lucky turns abusive towards his girlfriend, Elizabeth? Especially when he picks up on the growing feelings between her and Jason? They grow unexpectedly, but Lucky decides to take care of that once and for all. Will Jason save Elizabeth in time or will she succumb to Lucky's violent threats?
Chapter 1
(Elizabeth thought she had the perfect life. She had a successful career at the hospital working as a nurse and a handsome boyfriend who adored her. He always showers her with love and affection and even though she says he doesn't need to, he spoiled her with gifts. Lucky and her have been going out for about a year and a half and he's been secretly saving up for an engagement ring for the past couple of months. Lucky asked Elizabeth to move in after a year of dating and she accepted. So far, everything has been going perfect…Until the day Lucky Spencer showed his true colors)
(Elizabeth has been friends with Jason Morgan her whole life and she didn't think it was a problem that Jason was also in her life, until Lucky informed her he didn't like Jason hanging out with her and told her to break all ties with him. Elizabeth was about to find out the price you pay when you go against your violent boyfriend)
(Elizabeth is at work at General Hospital and is at the Nurse's Station sorting out files when Jason gets off the elevator and sees Elizabeth. As he walks towards her, he can't help but stare at her. He knew they were only friends. At least, that's what they've always been because she's seeing Lucky. But, what she didn't know is Jason's secretly been in love with his 'friend' since they were growing up. He's always had to hide his feelings because he never wanted to put her in the position of choosing between him and Lucky. Of course, he wanted her to choose him, but he could never be that selfish. If Elizabeth ever did have feelings for Jason, she never showed him or told him. So, he decided to just be friends)
(Jason stares at her. She was always so beautiful, so flawless, and so perfect. How he longed to make her his. He goes to the Nurse's Station)
Jason: (smiled) "Hey."
(Elizabeth looked up from her folders to see who was standing across from her, revealing Jason. She smiles)
Liz: "Well, hello there."
Jason: "Haven't talked to you lately. Anything exciting going on?"
Liz: (chuckles softly) "I wish." (tilts her head) "Well, Lucky is taking me out to lunch."
(Jason tries not to show his disappointment)
Jason: "Oh." (nodding) "Sounds fun."
Liz: (nods) "Yeah, we thought we'd check out the new Mexican place on Main Street. You know, see if it's any good."
Jason: (nods quickly) "Sure."
Liz: (smiles) "I never thanked you for helping me with the bathroom door at my place. I would have asked Lucky, but he was at work."
Jason: (shakes his head) "You know I'd do anything for you, Elizabeth." (chuckles nervously) "I mean, isn't that what friends are for?"
Liz: (smiles) "Of course. I don't know what I'd do without you."
Jason: (shakes his head) "You'll never have to worry about that." (smiles a little) "You can always count on me."
Liz: (smiles) "Aw!"
(Elizabeth walks to him and pulls him into a hug. Lucky comes out of the elevator and witnesses Elizabeth and Jason's hug and his face turns bright red with rage. He gathers himself before approaching his girlfriend and the enforcer)
Lucky: "Hey. Did I come at a bad time?"
(Elizabeth and Jason break free from their hug and look at Lucky)
Liz: "Hey, sweetie." (confused) "Oh, is it time for lunch already?" (chuckles) "I guess time flies when you're at work."
Lucky: (fake smiles) "Yeah, it's that time." (looks at Jason annoyingly) "Jason."
Jason: (nods) "Hey, Lucky." (to Liz) "Well, I will talk to you later."
Liz: (nods) "Yep." (smiles) "Hey, thanks again for fixing the door for me."
Jason: (smiles a little) "No problem."
(Jason waves at Elizabeth and nods at Lucky before going into the elevator, leaving the hospital. Lucky walks closer to Elizabeth and looks at her with a confused face)
Lucky: "What was that all about?"
Liz: "Oh." (chuckles) "Our bathroom door decided it didn't want to work this morning and I didn't wanna bug you at work, so I asked Jason and he was nice enough to help us out."
Lucky: (scoffs lightly) "How thoughtful of him."
(Elizabeth picks up on Lucky's mood and grows concerned)
Liz: "Hey, is everything okay?"
Lucky: (nods) "Yeah. Why?"
Liz: (shrugs) "I don't know. You just seem annoyed about something."
Lucky: (rolls his eyes) "Well, I'm not crazy about Jason helping us out. It makes me feel like I'm not good enough or that I can't fix what's broken."
Liz: (chuckles softly) "Well, honey, I didn't wanna interrupt you at work and Jason came by to visit earlier to say hi and he offered to help."
Lucky: (annoyed) "Yeah, well, you could've called me at work. And what's this about Jason visiting you at work? Does he do it a lot?"
Liz: (shakes her head) "No. He doesn't visit a lot. Just sometimes. He's a friend of mine so it's nice to get visits from friends. Besides, I'm not gonna call you at work just to look at our door, Lucky. I know you're busy at work. If it was an emergency, then I would."
Lucky: (under his breath) "Whatever."
(Lucky walks around in a circle and it's clear to Elizabeth he's pissed off)
Liz: "Are you having a bad day at work or something?"
(Lucky stops moving and faces Elizabeth)
Lucky: (shakes his head) "No. Why?"
Liz: "Because you're pissed off about something."
(Lucky shakes his head angrily at Elizabeth and walks away down the hall. Elizabeth calls out his name and when he doesn't respond, she goes after him. He goes to an empty room and tries to cool off. Elizabeth goes into the room and shuts the door to give them some privacy)
Liz: (irritated) "What the hell is the matter with you? If you're so upset with Jason fixing our bathroom door, you don't have to be."
(Lucky turns around and looks at Elizabeth angrily)
Lucky: "Jason doesn't need to be fixing things at our place. If you need someone, you call me!"
Liz: (puts her hands up) "Lucky, I already told you. I didn't want to bug you at work."
(Lucky walks closer to Elizabeth)
Lucky: (raises his eyebrows) "Are you sure that's all it is?"
Liz: (hands on her hips) "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
Lucky: (shrugs) "You and Morgan have been acting pretty friendly lately."
Liz: (scoffs) "Are you serious? Lucky, we're only friends! Why can't you understand?"
Lucky: (glares at her) "I see the way you two look at each other. I see the flirting."
(Elizabeth walks up to Lucky and angrily looks at him)
Liz: "How many fucking times do I have to tell you?! We're only friends!"
(All of a sudden, Lucky slaps Elizabeth across the face and angrily yells at her)
Lucky: "Don't lie to me, Elizabeth! I'm not blind!"
(Elizabeth covers her stinging cheek with her hand and tears form in her eyes. She backs up a little bit, scared that he might do it again. Lucky looks at her and can tell he hurt her. He looks at her apologically)
Lucky: (sighs) "E-Elizabeth, I-I'm sorry. I didn't-I didn't mean to do that."
(Elizabeth looks at him angrily)
Liz: "You need to go. Now."
(Lucky looks at her weirdly)
Lucky: "I thought we were gonna have lunch at that new Mexican place?"
Liz: (shakes her head, angrily) "After what you just did, I'm not going anywhere with you."
Lucky: (sadly) "Baby, I'm sorry. I never should have done that. I just got so mad. I just need to cool off and I promise I'll be okay." (smiles a little) "Do you need me to pick you up anything?"
Liz: (shakes her head angrily) "No. I'll be fine. Please go."
(Lucky nods and leaves. Elizabeth goes up to a mirror and checks out her cheek, which is bright red with a little hand print on it)
Liz: (sighs) "Oh, no. How the hell am I gonna explain this to everyone here? Shit, and to Jason as well. If he sees this, he's gonna kill Lucky. Thank god I brought makeup with me in my locker. Hopefully, no one sees me while I run there quickly."
(Elizabeth goes to the door and peeks outside into the hallway and thankfully doesn't see anyone around. She walks quickly to her locker and as she's putting on makeup to cover her bruise, someone comes up to her and notices the bruise)
Guy: "Holy crap, Elizabeth. Are you okay?"
(Elizabeth turns to see whose talking to her, revealing Patrick. She smiles a little at him)
Liz: "It's okay, Patrick. I just bumped into a door when I wasn't looking where I was going." (chuckles softly) "I can be a little clumsy."
(Patrick goes to Elizabeth and tries to comfort her, but Elizabeth backs away, clearing her throat. Patrick backs away slowly with his hands up)
Patrick: (concerned) "I-I didn't mean to scare you or interfere. I was just trying to help."
Liz: (shakes her head & smiles) "No, it's okay."
(Elizabeth finishes with her makeup and puts it back in her locker before smiling at Patrick)
Liz: "See? All better. Well, I'm gonna go get some lunch."
Patrick: (confused) "I thought Lucky was taking you out?"
Liz: (shakes her head) "Nope. Change of plans."
Patrick: (puzzled) "O-kay."
(Elizabeth shuts her locker before walking away)
Liz: "See you after lunch, Patrick."
(Elizabeth leaves the locker room, leaving Patrick more confused)
Patrick: "Okay, that was weird."
(Patrick looks in Elizabeth's direction where she walked out and shakes his head in confusion. After a minute, he leaves the locker room as well)
Chapter One Done
Please let me know what you think. I'm planning on turning this story into a dark one because of the song title. This is mostly a test story to see what you think. I just wanted to try it and see how it goes. I hope you will consider leaving a review. There are three chapters to this story, including this one, so it's not very long. Thank you for reading. Until next time!
