Sepulchre There by the Sea - A Fairytale Green fanfiction

Chocolates and Painkillers

Heyy, so first of all, I'm sorry, this is super short. I was kind of not in a writing mood but I wanted to write something for you guys, so I decided to just do it.

Out of the 2 scenes I had in mind, you guys voted for #2, so here it is.

This specific scene is not in the book. Does not fit a certain timeline, but would technically be the first time Ella got her period with Stone in the same bed. (To the people who requested a scene like this, you know who you are, this is not what I'm writing off your requests, so don't worry, a different one-shot will be coming out off your requests.)

Enjoy <333

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The sunlight poured in through the window, blinding me through my eyelids. I squinted as I eased them open and then gazed down at the beautiful girl curled up in my arms. Her eyelashes fluttered and soft breaths escaped her mouth, and I stared at her in absolute awe, wondering how I, Valentine Stone, a person who had only hurt others in his life, could ever be with someone like her.

I gently removed her grasp on my arms and slid out of bed, stretching my sore muscles. I limped into the bathroom lazily, my eyes still drooping with sleep, and then threw water into my face to wake me up. I brushed my teeth and stared at myself in the mirror for a few long seconds, before exiting the bathroom and going back into the bedroom.

I plugged my earphones into my ears and chose a soft classical playlist, smiling softly when the gentle tunes of Debussy and Chopin filled my ears.

I quietly began to exercise, stretching and straining my muscles as I tried to push every ounce of pain into my body, removing it from my heart in the process.

I exercised to such an extent, not because of Litora Bello, but rather as an outlet to rid myself of emotional burdens. I did not want to dump all my problems and concerns onto my Ella, so I strained my body to its absolute limit in an attempt to get rid of the issues. It only provided temporary relief, which is why I had to do it so often.

When I finished my exercise, I quickly showered and then shuffled back into the room, staring down at Ella. I grabbed my wrist when I felt my hand try to sneak out and brush her hair back, worried that I'd wake her.

She looked so calm and peaceful while sleeping, I was terrified of ruining that. While I wished to hear her voice, to listen to her ramble on and on about her theories and every enthralling moment in her dreams, I knew she was most tranquil when asleep, and so I made sure not to disturb it.

My attempts proved fruitless, as my lovely girl began to move and blink sleepily, her body turning to me. Her hand reached out drowsily and I quickly grasped it with mine, rubbing my thumb across her palm.

"Good morning, Medusa," I murmured, and she replied with a tired smile, her eyes still closed.

I stroked the side of her face carefully, waiting for her to awaken fully, and finally, her eyes opened completely and the bewitching browns and golds were visible to me, the sight glorious in the morning sun.

"Good moooorning..." I said softly, and she blinked slowly, her heavenly smile still present as she cuddled near me.

Suddenly she jumped up, her eyes wide in panic, and I grabbed onto her shoulders. What was wrong?

"Are you okay?" I asked, worried, and she darted her eyes away from mine, quickly climbing out of bed and running into the bathroom.

I rushed after her, concern and fear nearly drowning me, but my eyes caught sight of her sheets and an understanding filled me. I quietly made my way to her bed, quickly stripping the sheets as quietly as I could, and then put them in the wash, before replacing the sheets.