It was 4am and Sam woke to the sound of thunder and the harsh pricking of rain on the tent. At least they knew it was waterproof. However, Sam has a familiar, painful feeling in her lower abdomen. She turned over and checked that Tom was asleep before she crept over the her bag and took out some ibuprofen and a bottle of water. She took two tablets before curling up in a ball, wishing the pain would ease off soon.
Minutes later, Tom was also woken by the sound of thunder. He realised that this was going to be a muddy week. He opened his eyes fully before her could see, though the moonlight, that Sam was curled up in a ball. She had her head on her knees but Tom didn't know if she was awake or not. She sniffled which confirmed that she was awake.
"Sam? You alright?" He said, he didn't have to worry about being quiet because they were the only people who were camping in that field so far.
"Yeah." Sam mumbled, she didn't even bother to move her head.
"Whats wrong? You scared of thunder?"
"No." Sam murmured as she tried curling up tighter.
"Well what's... Wait... is it period pain?"
"No it's morning sickness." She snapped sarcastically and harshly, her voice was still muffled by her sleeping bag which she'd pulled around her face and up to her eyes.
Tom smirked at her bad mood so he shuffled closer to her.
"Have you taken painkillers?"
"Yes." Sam snapped.
"Turn over and face the side of the tent."
"Why?"
"Just trust me." Tom said softly. Sam laid on her side and did as Tom said. Luckily, Sam's sleeping bag zip was on Tom's side so he undone his zip and Sam's zip and moving up behind her. He made sure that the sleeping bags gwere still covering Sam and he put his arms around her stomach. He gently palpated her stomach with his warm hands.
"Mm." Sam groaned.
"Better?"
"Yeah... Thanks."
"No worries." Tom whispered as Sam began to fall asleep again.