Unexpected

• Chapter Fifty-One •

"You should never make a decision the day before your period." ~ Miranda J. Barrett

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The next few days pass by simply and happily with Abel and I back with one another.

Although I didn't enjoy the distance between us and the situation as a whole, I think it was important to experience some sort of hurdle and then get past it. It's strengthened our relationship more since I know now that I can trust Abel fully removing the lingering doubts that used to be there. It also helped Abel see how much I truly do like him despite it all and that he means a lot to me.

I think it's pretty much impossible to not encounter some sort of problem in any type of relationship but the most important thing is whether or not you can fight through it if you even think it's worth fighting for. I eventually came to my senses and realised that Abel is worth it and boy am I glad about that.

Everything about him is intoxicating; his touch, his smell, his kisses. He's like a drug that I'm addicted to. I couldn't ask for anyone better.

Nevertheless, waking up this morning for school is absolute torture. I'm in pain, I'm aching and I can already tell I'm going to be in one of my moods. I quickly head to the bathroom and realise that it's my time of month. My body never fails to remind me that I'm not pregnant every month on the 24th which I know is really strange but at least it's reliable.

Not to mention, I have the worst cramps which medication can't even cure. So I'm stuck with this torture for the next 5 days and it makes me want to cry.

I've tried begging my mum to let me off school before but that didn't work so I have no choice but to suck it up and go to school.

Abel picks me up just like before and I barely mutter a hello before resting my head against the window and pitying myself.

"Brown Eyes, are you alright? You look a bit.." Abel trails off without finishing his sentence.

I glance at him briefly but don't reply.  Even I know I'm being annoying but I can't stop myself.

You know when you're in one of those moods that you know you're in and that you know will irritate people but can't seem to get out of it no matter what? That's what I'm feeling right now. I just want my bed, is that too much to ask for?

Even though I didn't respond to Abel, he still reaches over and places his hand on my thigh and rubs it softly. What did I honestly do to deserve him?

A sigh of contentment escapes my lips as I wait for us to reach school.

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Now I'm not usually one for confrontation but being on my period sometimes makes me feel like I could fight anyone that gets in my way or annoys me even the slightest amount.

"Gosh Keziah, do you have no sense of style? My grandma dresses better than you." Marie sneers at me and places her hands on her hips. Since Eliza and I are no longer friends, Marie is one of the girls that has swooped in to be one of  Eliza's cronies. Why she would do that I have no idea.

Deciding to be the bigger person, I ignore the snide little comment and sit down at my desk. Marie obviously doesn't get the hint and continues with her digs.

"Nothing to say to defend your poor excuse of an outfit?" Marie and a few others laugh at this.

I'm really not in the mood for this today and I can't be bothered to tolerate it. Maybe that's why I snap at her.