Book 1: Oh love, how could I forget~ (Lance Stroll)

Chapter 8: Red Flag?

Yeah I know. There's lots of Red Flag meanings out there but which one is it for today?

"hey can i see your calendar? My phones dead and I needed to check something" I asked Lance as we were having breakfast.
"Here babe" Lance handed his phone thoughtlessly while working on his laptop.
"Thanks" I opened and noticed theres no lock. Huh. Easy to open but that's quite dangerous. Anyways, I check the calendar.
"Oh shit. I forgot fuck" "why what's wrong?"
"Uhm.. I need to buy something outside"
"I'll finish this in 5 minutes. I'll go with you"
I went to the bathroom and checked..
"Fuck why is it early today"
"Babe you alright?" Lance knocked on the door.
"Uhmm yeah but.." I was hesitant I don't know if he can take such task.
"You have an older sister right?" I was talking through the door.
"Yeah.. why?" He sounded skeptical.
"Have you ever.. bought her stuff?"
"Bought what stuff?" He's definitely confused
"You probably haven't" I sighed.
"What do you mean?"
"I'll just do it myself but can you get me a dress from my suitcase?"
"Yeah sure wait... here" i slightly opened the door and got it from his hand and closed the door afterwards.
"Can you tell me what you need? I'll ask the hotel"
I opened the door with my folded clothes that had stain on them hidden them carefully. "It's okay I can buy it"

No wonder my body feels heavy right when I woke up. I got my extra underwear and hid it in the folded clothes then went to the bathroom again to change. I only bought one pad so this should be okay until I can buy another one for the upcoming days.

Ugh.. I have terrible cramps in the first two days of my cycle. I almost forgot when it hit me again.
I was squatting down to hold the pain a bit

"Hey are you sure you're okay? You don't look well" Lance crouched to my level.
"What medicine do you need?" He asked again.
I shook my head. "I'm going to be fine give me a moment" I said as I try to calm myself from showing the pain. I sighed. I was able to stand up a bit crooked but its okay..
"I'm going to a store.. I need to buy something"
"Are you having your period?" He asked.
"Yeah.. how'd you.." my voice was a bit weak.
"Don't go out. Just stay here and I'll ask around" Lance held me by the waist and aided me to the bed.
"It hurts.. so bad" I whispered as I clench my muscles from the pain.
"Your cold too" He held my hands and tried to massage it. He covers my feet with blanket too.
"This lasts about 1-3hours. It's finee.. this is normal" I tell him.
"Don't you want medicine?" Lance looks at me so worriedly.
"I don't because I often have headache medicines too so" I'm getting weaker.
"Which pads do you need? Not tampons?" He asks
"How do you know that" I'm pretty surprised
"My sister tried a lot of different stuff before"
He cupped my face and gently touched me..
"I'll try to find something as soon as possible.. you rest here first okay then we'll go see a doctor"
I grabbed his wrist before he goes.
"No doctor.. I.. I'll be fine.. I'll just rest here"
He kisses my forehead. "Okay.. I'll be quick"

After sometime I couldn't really fall asleep because of the pain of waves.. Lance got back and brought quite a big bag of stuff. "babee.. hereee look is this right? I tried to buy this too. I thought you said you wanted one with wings. I didn't get tampons you said you didn't use those.. They said this was the best one and I got you some snacks I don't know which one you prefer so I got one of each. So we have skittles, mnms and chips" he was a bit absorb on telling me this.. "you're adorable" I smile.
"Thank you" I said as he hugged me. This feels so comfortable..
"So how are you feeling now? Are you any better?" He asks as he rubs my back.
"the first wave is done.. Theres another one then I'll be okay for the rest of the period"
"How often do you have these?" He began to worry again.
"Most of the time.. but after those hours I'm good so don't worry"
"But don't you want to go see a doctor? I'll come with you if you're scared" He holds my hand and massages it.
"There are doctors who are good in my country.. but it's hard to get that privilege" I sigh.
"I know.. I have that.. that's why I want to help" He looks at me with his beautiful brown eyes..
"I know it sounds awful.. and I don't know if you are fine with it. I know I've been born with a rich family.. but all of these years I've come to realize that because I have it, I can help but I guess it's goes off as arrogance" He sighs.
This is the first time I heard him open about this.. I never knew it got to him whenever people talked about him being rich.

People often misunderstand and it's hard when you also feel like even if you speak up, they would still doubt it. So, you often leave it as is. You let people misunderstand you because it's easier than going through the troubles.

I can't help but relate to him... in a way.. I am often mistaken and misunderstood. I leave it that way because it's easier and it'll be done quicker.

"I don't like owing favors for anybody.. but thank you for this.. I appreciate it." I smile and he hugs me more..

"Do you have anything scheduled today?" I asked since there's practice next week. "Today no. But tomorrow I'll be getting back to training schedules" He said as we're setting up for some Netflix

We have gotten cozy next to each other with our blankets with his arm around me. We agreed to watch something light and fluffy.

"Pick one and I'll pick one. I say we watch Flipped. You?" "Hmm lets scroll thoughtlessly and stop randomly to pick" "stop" "hmmm.. No Strings Attached?"

We watched Flipped and it's my favorite movie of all time.. It's just so light and a very fluffy kind of love.
"Basket boy huh? That's interesting. Did you have those in your school?" Lance asked "no.. I think that was done before in the States" "We actually one traditional charity event we go to" he mentions that in some cases when they want to raise funds. They invite elite bachelors and bachelorettes. Some of them even get married eventually. "It was a nice cause but somehow it is quite awkward honestly" He adds. "But all to raise funds would be great help" He smiles.

"Soo.. we going to watch your random pick?" I asked. I have not watched this one but I know this is the OG movie of Friends with Benefits. I don't think Lance has a clue. Hmm.

We were watching it and even laughing at some parts..but I knew that there's this heartbreak part of it.. I couldn't bring myself to watch because I know that this is what it is. We are just using each other and.. even if I would wish.. He doesn't look at me the same as to how this movie ends. I tried to fall asleep and eventually.. I did just so I could miss the cute ending the movie has..

"Ughh" I was feeling the second wave of pain.
"Babe.. you feel pain there again?" Lance was half awake.. "sorry.. It just really hurts so bad right now" I whisper.. "It's going to be okay babe" He seems awake now. "Sorry" I said.
"It's not your fault babe.. Do you want medicine?" He asks, I refused at first but he persuaded me and took it.
He helped me sit up.. "here's some hot choco. It could help" He handed me the mug. "Your hands and feet are so cold.. You sure you don't want to go to the hospital for a checkup?" I shake my head.
"I'll convince you one day" he sighs.. "hey.. what time is it?" I rubbed my eyes.

"It's 6. I'll be training soon.. do you have any plans for today?"
"Hmm I guess I'll stream today..or something.. I'll figure it out... after this" I winced in pain.
"I hope you get better soon babe" He hugs me tight..
"Thank you.. Lance"

I can.. I can try.. I want to try.. It's a long shot...