I hadn't left my house all day, I didn't feel like going to any of my classes and frankly, I didn't feel like seeing Ky at all today either or any day for that matter. I decided to skip his practice today thankfully the team was leaving for their retreat right after the game so he didn't have time to come here in between. The team always had an end of season retreat as they neared the end of the season. They all went out to a lodge somewhere a few hours away for 2 weeks and "bonded." I wasn't sure exactly what they did there and to be honest I didn't care. I looked down at my wrists seeing I had new purple bruises in addition to the now fading green ones from the other day. Steph was right, he wouldn't stop this. I needed to break up with him.

My stomach growled loudly and I realized it was 5 PM and I hadn't eaten anything all day. I forced myself off the couch feeling sore from not moving all day and went into my room to grab my phone. I hadn't looked at it all day, I didn't need the added stress. Looking now I saw I had a few messages from Steph asking how things were going and telling me that she would be home later tomorrow tonight which I was more than happy about. I didn't have any messages from Ky because I had blocked his number, not wanting him to be able to contact me. I had felt bad about it at first but quickly got over it realizing he had no right to contact me about anything. He would just call to yell at me anyway for not going to his game and I did not need that.

My stomach growled loudly again and I quickly pulled up the school's cafe app. Luckily the main cafe on campus had an app for students to order and get food delivered. It was a nice option but I have never used it until now, I usually liked to get out but not today.

I tossed my phone down on the couch and selected the next friend's episode from Netflix before going to use the bathroom before the food arrived. I didn't look in the mirror at all as I have been avoiding that since last night. I knew I looked awful but I just didn't want to see it looking back at me. Luckily I knew I had no marks on my face but the stress and exhaustion were clearly there and I really didn't want to see myself.

The doorbell rang and I got off the couch to answer the door. I opened the door and turned to grab the money I had set out on the counter and went to hand it to him when I noticed it was Grayson.

"Grayson? Wha-?"

"It's $10" He avoided my eyes and held out the food for me to take.

I reached out to take it from him. "Look, Grayson, I'm sorry-"

He grabbed my wrist and I yanked it back in surprise pulling down my sleeves and holding my arms close to my chest.

"Did you fall again?" He asked sarcastically.

I ignored him and handed him the money. "Thank you." I just wanted him out now but before I could close the door he walked in and gently took my writs in his hands, examining them again before looking me in the eyes.

"What happened?" Concern was laced all in his words.

I didn't want to lie to him but I also couldn't get any words out. I felt my throat closing as I tried to hold back tears.

"Sky? Please. Tell me what happened." he begged.

A small tear escaped from my eye's and he pulled me in, wrapping his arms around me gently.

"I'm sorry." I relaxed into his hug.

"What in the hell are you sorry for?"

"For being mean to you and lying to you-"

"Shh none of this is your fault." He pulled out of the hug and looked me in the eyes. "Now tell me what happened."

I wiped my eyes and went to sit on the couch wringing my hands together. I looked at him but said nothing as tears continued to well in my eyes. I shrugged, not knowing what to say. I kept my eyes on the ground trying to think of some type of words to say, any words, but nothing came to me.

He came over and sat next to me taking my hands in his. "Did he do this to you?"

I didn't do anything for what felt like centuries and then... I nodded.

"I'll kill him." He growled and jumped off the couch. I stood quickly and grabbed his hand pulling him back down.

"No, no you-you can't tell anyone o- or do anything. Please! You have to promise." I begged him.

"Sky he hurt you and from what I gather not for the first time." He raised his voice.

"I know but- I just I can't-" I couldn't catch my breath and I was beginning to panic. If Ky found out that I told someone he would freak especially if that person was Grayson.

"Oh Sky..." His voice sounded more gentle now.

"Why are you doing this?" My breath began to slow a bit.

"Huh?"

"You barely know me, why are you helping me?"

He opened and closed his mouth unsure of what he wanted to say.

"I- I care about you." He said softly, looking me in the eyes.

"Oh..." I looked away embarrassed.

His phone blared and I jumped in the air startled.

"Sorry." He looked at his phone. "It's work. They probably want to know where I am."

"Oh you should get back I don't want-"

"No way." He silenced his phone "I'm staying here with you Sky."

His phone started ringing again.

"No Grayson you need to go back to our job, I will be fine."

"But-"

"No, really Grayson I will be okay besides Ky is gone for two weeks." I pulled my sleeves down again.

"Okay." He spoke hesitantly and headed for the door. "But I am coming back tonight." He told me firmly and got up to leave.

I stayed on the couch "You don't have to."

"I know, but I want to." He smiled and opened the door, looking back at me "See you later."

I smiled as he left and got up to lock the door. I then ran back to the couch and opened the curtain smiling as I watched him get into his car.