Saving Me

Chapter 43

"How are you feeling Baby?" North asked as he knocked on her door. She looked up from the desk and turned to face him. His heart broke at the tear streaks on her face. Her fingers were in her hair as she clutched her head. "Oh Baby," he whispered as he rushed over to her. "It's not just from being outside too long, is it?" She shook her head and he picked her up and held her close to him. "I'm so sorry you have to go through this every month. Is it always this painful?"

She shook her head then smiled softly as he got the both of them in her bed. Sometimes it barely hurts and other times it hurts a whole lot, especially when I pass clots. Sometimes it lasts a few days, other times it lasts two weeks or longer. Sometimes it's just a little and others it's a whole lot. I never know until it happens. She signed as she looked down at the blanket. I'm sorry.

"Don't be Baby," he shook his head and lifted her chin to look at him. "There is no reason to be sorry for the way your body works, I'm just sorry you are hurting and there is nothing I can do about it. I would take your pain if I could. I just wish there was something I could do to help you."

She bit her lip and then slowly, nervously scooted closer to him and rested her head on his chest. She tentatively wrapped her arm around his waist and moved her head until she could hear his heartbeat. This helps a lot she letter signed against his body.

"Then I'll hold you as long as you need," He whispered as he ran his fingers through her hair. She sighed in content for a few moments then clutched him with everything in her as a cramp rammed through her body. He rubbed her back and picked up his phone and sent out a text to the group about the pain she was in and suggestions for anything to help.

"Here Pookie, this should help a little," Sean said coming into the room with a bottle of pills. "These are strong pain relievers so make sure you eat something when you take them okay?"

"I got snacks," Luke smiled as he came into the room with a bag of various candies and junk food. "No debates North, she needs sweets right now."

"I know," North nodded as she unclenched her grip. "Can you try and eat something so you can take some medicine Baby?" She shrugged and sat up slowly.

"Here's a heating pad," Nathan said bringing one in, "Although if you are cuddling with North, Raven, or Silas, I doubt you will need one." She smiled and he smiled, "There's that beautiful smile I love so much."

She blushed and opened the bag of snacks Luke brought in. She beamed when she saw the pint of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and held it up. "Here's a spoon," Marc said handing her one. She smiled up at him gratefully and started eating some.

She took a few bites then smirked and held out a spoonful to Luke, who excitedly took it. She scooped out another and held it out to North. He scoffed, rolled his eyes then opened his mouth so she could feed it to him. She beamed and he smirked.

"Holy shit, did you get that on camera anyone?" Luke asked playfully causing North to punch him in the arm and making Luke fall to the floor laughing.

"I sure fucking did," Gabe smirked as he took the bite from Lynn that she was holding out to him.

"Delete it Gabe," North growled and Gabe shook his head.

"Fuck no," Gabe chuckled. "I may never see you fucking eat sweets again. I need proof this fucking happened, Trouble is a fucking miracle worker."

Lynn shook her head and finished sharing her ice cream with everyone. Just as she was about to take the last bite another cramp rammed through her making her drop the spoon and clutch her stomach. She curled into herself and North gently uncurled her then helped her wrap around him so she could clutch him through the pain.

"Fucking hell, is it like this every fucking time Doc?" Gabe asked as he and Luke cleaned up the small ice cream mess. "Can't you fucking do something?"

"I can only give her the pain meds," Sean shook his head. "Unfortunately, that's all I can do. Trust me I wish there was more I could do but I can't. All we can do is just try and help every time."

"This fucking blows," Nathan growled.

"No like," Raven glared, "no like all."

"None of us do," Corey whispered, "we will just help as much as we can. Lots of cuddles."

"Da lots," Raven nodded. "South no hold all time."

"Thankfully it will only be a week," Axel said watching her hold onto to North while trying not to cry.

"She said it can last longer than two weeks at times," North whispered watching their mouths drop.

"Are you fucking serious?" Luke asked and North nodded. "Doc is that safe?"

"It just depends on how much blood she loses," Sean shrugged, "I'll keep a close eye to make sure she doesn't lose too much."

"Try and sleep Darling," Owen said watching her yawn. "We'll be here when you wake." She smiled softly, moved her head to hear North's heartbeat better then slipped off to sleep.