Elle never had easy periods, either she was bleeding heavily enough to be lightheaded or her cramps were absolutely debilitating, or sometimes even both. This time, however, it was cramps.

She was curled up on the couch, groaning in discomfort as you rushed into the apartment holding a shopping bag. You took out a pack of heating pads, painkillers and her favourite candy before handing them to her and getting her a bottle of water.

“This sucks…” she muttered as she slowly sat up and put her head in her hands. “God, it hurts so bad.”