Your period. The monthly nightmare that lasted you a week. It drove you insane. It wasn't just the blood, it was the endless cramps and unintentional mood swings that made you involuntarily snap at anyone who looked at you the wrong way.

Malachi was your brother, Milo's best friend. Milo and Malachi always hung out and played video gamed while you slept.

You were at school, when you felt an undeniable cramp that signalled you were starting your period again.