*Requested for BenoightLangson*
Jordan- 12
One morning Jordan awoke when a sharp cramp shot in her stomach, the pain lasted a good few minutes before it went away. She got ready for school and the whole time she had cramps in her stomach which was starting to get her irritated, the past few days she woke up in a bad mood and she didn't know why. Once she was ready for school she went down to eat breakfast, her father and brother were finished getting ready for work.
The preteen was angry and didn't know why, she sat down and poured some cereal.
"Morning Jo". Hank greeted his daughter.
"Morning Jo Jo". Justin greets his sister.
"Morning". Jordan mumbled.
"Everything ok Jo?" Hank's voice was full of concern.
"I'm fine, just a headache".
"You sure you're ok Jo?" Justin tried.
"I said I'm fine!"
"Jordan Lynn, watch your attitude". Hank warned his daughter.
"Sorry. I'm off to school".
She hopped down from the chair and grabbed her backpack and lunchbox, the preteen kissed her father and brother's cheek and they kissed her head. The father and son watched in confusion as she left.
"What was that about?" Justin asked.
"I don't know son". Hank answered.
Jordan walked to school and the whole time she was getting more cramps in her lower abdomen when the pain was getting worse it caused her to get more moody. The school day went on, by the time gym came around and the preteen changed into her gym uniform the pain was getting worse so she kicked a locker to release some of the frustration. After gym she changed into her school clothes and went about her day. The time now was 2 in the afternoon, Justin went to pick up his sister like he normally did. Jordan walked out of the school her head held down and an angry expression on her face when Justin seen his sister's face he got concerned.
"Jo everything ok?" Justin asked, concerned.
"I'm fine". Jordan answered.
"Bad day?"
"Same stuff different day".
During the walk home Justin didn't know what was wrong with his sister, was someone picking on her? Did she get into another fight? He wanted to get to the bottom of it.
"Jo what's wrong?"
"I don't wanna talk about it".
"I'm sure if you talk about it you'll feel better".
"Justin I said I don't wanna talk about it!"
"Alright sorry".
Once they got back to their house Jordan went straight to her room and slammed the door, Justin heard the door slam and was highly curious about what was going on with his sister.
Hank had arrived back home after a long day of work, he saw Justin was doing dinner dishes and his daughter nowhere in sight.
"Hey where's Jo?" Hank asked.
"She's been up in her room since she got home from school". Justin answered.
"I'll go check on her".
He then walked up the stairs and went to Jordan's room, the preteen was laying on her bed with her knees pulled to her chest. Hank knocked on her door.
"Jo, sweetheart I'm coming in". He called through the door.
The older father walked in the room to see his daughter on the bed laying down so he went over to her. "Sweetheart what's wrong?"
"I don't wanna talk about it".
"Jo I can't help you until I know what's wrong".
"You wouldn't understand".
"I'll understand if you tell me".
"Good night dad".
Normally he wouldn't give up but he was tired and didn't have the energy to debate with her. "Sleep tight sweetie".
The next couple days had went by fast and Jordan still wouldn't tell her father or brother what was wrong. During gym the pain in Jordan's stomach was getting worse, she went to the stall to change as she was switching from her school clothes to her gym uniform her eyes went into shock as she seen blood in her jeans.
What was she going to do? She couldn't tell her father or brother, the preteen then had an idea and pulled her phone out to call Erin. The phone kept ringing and ringing then went to voicemail, she then had another idea so she dialed a number she knew by heart.
-District 21, Sergeant Platt speaking how can I help you. Platt answered.
-Aunt Trudy it's me, um Erin isn't there by any chance is she? Jordan asked.
-No they got called away on a case, is everything ok sweetheart?
-I need clean clothes..I um I sorta had an accident at school.
-What kind of accident?
-I'm embarrassed to say.
-You can say it Jo I won't judge.
-Um there's blood in my jeans.
-Say no more I'll be there in 10 mins, wait for me in the office.
-Thanks Aunt Trudy.
-No problem honey.
The preteen then went to wait in the office for her godmother, 10 minutes later Trudy came to the school holding a clean pair of jeans and underwear for her goddaughter she was also carrying a bag.
"Aunt Trudy you're here". Jordan said in relief.
"Yup, come on". Trudy replies.
Trudy then took her to the bathroom so she could change, after changing out of her stained jeans she put on the fresh clean pair of underwear and jeans. She then slid the plastic bag under the stall and Jordan picked it up to see a pack of pads.
"Um, Aunt Trudy what are these for?"
"They are to wear when you have a period, so you don't ruin your clothes".
"What's a period?"
"I'll explain in a minute".
After reading the directions for the pads Jordan put one on then left the stall and washed her hands.
"Could this be why I've been so moody lately?"
"Yeah, a period can make you feel moody, you'll have cramps, and more".
"How do I tell my dad and Justin? They don't understand".
"I'm sure they'll understand if you tell them".
"W-will you be there when I tell my dad?"
"Of course".
After signing Jordan out for the day Trudy took her back to the District, during the drive the preteen was still curious about a period.
"Aunt Trudy, what's a period?"
"A period is a flow of blood and other material from the lining of the uterus, lasting for several days and occurring in mature women who are not pregnant at intervals of about one month until the onset of menopause".
"So this happens every month?"
"Yup".
"Other than the bleeding, what else happens during a period?"
"Well you'll feel moody, you'll get cramps, your emotions will be all over the place from time to time. You'll get food cravings or you're appetite might change. Another thing is you may feel bloated. You'll feel tired a lot".
"Wow. So why was I moody before this happened?"
"You probably have had Premenstrual syndrome or PMS, it's a condition that affects a woman's emotions, physical health, and behavior during certain days of the menstrual cycle".
"This is a lot to remember".
"Don't worry Jo, Erin and I will help you every step of the way".
The two finally arrived to the District and headed up to the squad, Erin wasn't back but Hank was so they headed for his office. Jordan knocked and got her father's attention.
"Daddy, you gotta minute to talk". Jordan says.
"Of course sweetheart, come in". Hank replied.
Trudy shut the door so no one overhears, Jordan looked down and began picking at her nails nervously.
"What is it Jo".
"I uh...I don't know how to say it. I'm really embarrassed about it".
"Whatever it is can't be that bad".
"Today at school...I had my first period".
"Jo you shouldn't feel embarrassed at all, it's perfectly normal it just means you're growing up".
"I'm really sorry for the way I acted".
"It's ok sweetheart".
"So does that mean I'm not a little girl anymore? I'm almost like a grown up".
Hank and Trudy chuckled a bit, the older man rounded his desk sitting on the edge of it. "You may not be a little girl anymore baby but just remember you'll always be my little girl no matter".
"I love you daddy". Jordan flung herself at her father holding on tightly.
"I love you too sweetheart".
From that point on every month after that Hank made sure to stay stocked up on some stuff, Jordan hated what happened to her every month but it was all part of growing up and she couldn't stop herself from growing up.
A/N: hope I did wonders with this, if anyone has anymore request PM me.