Disclaimer: I do not own I am Number Four. This is the property of Pittacus Lore (James Frey and Jobie Hughes)
A/N: I have no idea where this popped up from. Maybe because all my friends complaining about cramps from their periods. *shrug* Enjoy and many thanks as usual.
Cramps
"Is it just me or has Six been moodier than ever?" Sam asked as the two teenage boys watch their female partner stomp into a grocery store with a sour expression. Bernie pawed the door nervously as he made a soft whining noise. John shrugged his shoulders but silently agreed with Sam as the door soundlessly slide open for her. They have stopped for a routine fill up of the tank and supplies.
Six has been moody lately, John thought as he pats Bernie's head to calm the chimera down. Her hazel eyes seem to twitch at anything that annoyed her. She was constantly pacing in the motel room they shared if they can find one. In the truck, she was always fidgeting, crossing her legs and pressing herself against the door, as far as possible from John. There were some moments when she could place her hands on her stomach and a soft almost inaudible whimper would come out of her mouth. John thought it was her wound that was hurting but Six quickly snapped at him to shut up, ending the conversation.
"It's probably that time of month." Sam murmured as he flicked the radio on, scanning through it for something to fill the silence.
"How do you know?" John asked as he tapped his foot to the beat of some generic pop song. Sam gave him a 'duh' expression which didn't help John's case. "I'm serious, Sam. How do you know?" Sam sighed, shaking his head at his uncultured friend.
"You had a girlfriend for how many months and you didn't notice a certain change during a certain time." John scowled at his friend, obviously not happy with the verb jab about his relationship with Sarah. Sam rubbed the back of his neck, nervously like they were discussing secrets instead of the feminine cycle. "Look, just drop it. We can just continue acting like nothing is happening and Six is just her moody self. Agreed?" Instead of agreeing, John opens the door and slide out, determined to find his fellow Loric. "That boy has a death wish." Sam said to Bernie who was panting happily, agreeing with the human boy.
"Jane?" John asked as he entered the small grocery store. It was the identity they agreed on for her. Call her Six in public would be embarrassing and totally obvious. He scans the shelves, looking for any hint of the dark haired girl with hazel eyes. The bored cashier ignored John as he ventured deeper into the grocery. It seemed like Six disappeared, hopefully not invisible. He wandered through the aisles, looking for any unman carts full of sugary treats and sodas that last the group of three teens and a chimera. A soft whimper sound from behind a display. "Jane?"
"John?" Six asked as she looked up from her fetal position. She was clenching her stomach as a sharp pain shot through her. She cringed in pain and cursed herself for ever being a girl. Who cares if she was an alien who could turn invisible and control the elements? If menstrual cramps can force the powerful Six to her knees, who needs Mogadorains? John stood there in shock as Six sat there in pain. "What are you doing here?" She grimaced through the pain. John stepped forward and pulled her up. Lighting his right hand, he placed the warm palm on her lower belly. Six tried to push him away but leaned into his chest as the sharp pain subsided.
"Better?" John questioned, lightly rubbing her lower belly. She nodded her head, humming lightly to reply. The scowl that was usually on her face softens to a gentle smile. Her right hand held John's to her stomach. A purr escaped her mouth like a cat. She leaned in closer, tucking herself under John's chin. "Six, we can't stand in the middle of a mart all day. It might bring some unwanted attention." John teased gently poking her side. Six sighed and stepped away from John grabbing the basket from the floor where she dropped it. John took it out of her hands and glanced through the snacks. Out of the corner of his eyes, he kept a watchful eye on his partner. Six seemed better now. The soft smile was still on her lips as she tucked her hands into her jacket pocket.
"Thank you, I feel much better." She replied as she pulled some dried fruit into the basket. Eating healthy wasn't a main priority for Sam and John. "It sucks being a girl sometimes."
"Lalalalalala I can't hear you." John sang immaturely as he headed towards the cash register. Six rolled her eyes and glared at him. The cashier watched the couple amused as he scan the items. John helpfully handed the items over as he looked at Six. "Anyways..." John trailed off as he looked at Six's slender figure. That body would be such a waste on a guy, John thought but didn't voice. "You wouldn't be as badass as a guy." He voiced instead. Six shrugged her shoulders and pulled her sunglasses on before stepping out of the door with John in tow.
"I guess..." She replied latching onto John's arm playfully. "I wouldn't have your warm hand on my belly." John froze as Six chuckled before skipping to the truck cab. John, not sure what to say to his happy Loric partner, just threw the bags into the back and slide in soundlessly. Sam gave his out-of-world friends a look before putting the car into drive. At least Six wasn't moody anymore.
A/N2: Now I remember where I got the idea! It was a video I saw with the director D.J. Caruso, Alex Pettyfer, and Teresa Palmer. The question was what would you bring on a road trip and Alex jokingly said tampons. I know this was a silly moment. If you want to like to the video, just pm me. Review please!