Bella
I wake up in the middle of the night to a really bad headache. I'm confused for a second, because I didn't do anything different last night. My confusion quickly changes to relief though, because Edward had left for the night to go hunting, so he couldn't over-react. Charlie wasn't here either, he was on a 2-week fishing trip down on the coast. I sigh in relief, and get up to go get some Tylenol. As I'm swallowing the pills, I feel my stomach cramp, and I instantly realize what's happening. I just got my period. No. No, no, no no no! I sit down on the toilet, and I can feel the tears coming to eyes. Stupid hormones, I think angrily.
I hear my phone ring, so I grab it and see that it's Alice. I quickly pick up, and she is instantly speaking. "Bella, it's okay. Edward doesn't know yet, I couldn't tell if you wanted to tell him or have me do it. Since the blood is stale, he should be fine. Do you have any tampons, or should I go get some for you?" Alice asks me, almost too quickly for me to understand. I answer her after a few seconds, relief flooding my voice. "I have tampons Alice, but thank you for offering. I think you should tell Edward, because if he comes over and gets shocked by the smell it could be bad. Thank you so much!"
"No problem! I'll tell him when he gets back. He'll be fine, Bella. The blood is stale, so he shouldn't struggle too much. Do you want me to come over? I can bring some chocolate."
"Um, actually," I say, feeling embarrassed, "would it be okay if I came over there? If not that's fine, but I just really like your house and you guys are just so nice. I completely understand if I can't, don't feel like you need to let me come over. If it would be too hard for Jasper, I can stay here. You don't have to come over either if you don't want to." I was rambling at this point, but I really wanted to go over to their house. Why, I had no idea. But I did.
"Of course you can come over!" Alice exclaims. We will all be fine, Jasper included. I'll be over to pick you up in 15 minutes."
"Alice, you really don't have to do that! I'll be fine-" I try to protest, but another cramp comes with perfect timing. I wince and gasp at the same time, and Alice can hear me draw in the air.
"Bella, I will be over at your house in 15 minutes whether you like it or not! If you want, you can pack some clothes. Bye!"
I'm stunned. What did I ever do to deserve these amazing angels in my life? I expected Alice to say that they would have to stay away from me for the next week, but instead she tells me she's coming to pick me up and offers to buy me tampons! I feel tears flood my eyes, but this time it's not because of the cramps. Stupid hormones.
I start to pack my clothes, because the last thing I need is to wake up in the Cullen's house to see that Alice somehow got me lingerie or something. Her latest attempt had "helping" me with my fashion sense been at making me wear crop tops, and I still shudder at the thought. I finish packing, but not without several breaks to deal with cramps. The first day was always the hardest. Hopefully it would get better soon. Edward always tends to overreact, and me being in almost constant pain for the next week wouldn't be easy for him.
I sit down on the couch to wait for Alice. Why haven't I ever gotten my period before with Edward? I had been with him for almost a year, but my "monthly blessing" had never shown up before. It was probably due to stress, and the fact that I was slightly underweight. Edward bothered my about that constantly, always asking me if I was hungry and offering me sweets whenever he thought he could get away with it. He was so sweet, and caring…
A sudden knock on the door bought me abruptly back to reality, and I leap up from the couch. By the time I've walked three steps, Alice had run into the house and grabbed my bag. "Let's go, Bella! I have snacks in the car, and I don't want the ice cream to melt!" I feel tears come to my eyes again, and Alice instantly goes from ecstatic to worried. "Bella? What's wrong?" she asks. I throw my arms around her, and she hugs me back instantly. "Thanks, Alice! You're amazing!" I exclaim, tears flowing down my cheeks.
"I know, I know. Now let's go!" she says impatiently, and I can't help but laugh. She starts to drag me to the car, and I already know I'm going to have fun tonight.
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