Unexpected

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Your eyes flutter open to see a stream of light flooding the room from the gap in the curtains. Your arms are wrapped around Leah who is breathing steadily still fast asleep. You'd falling asleep spooning her. You look around her room, now being able to see it properly in the light. There were several photos of her with her Mum, Dad and brother littered in frames around the room. An England shirt and an Arsenal shirt with her name on the back we're hung either side of the wardrobe and several squad photos were also hung up around the room. You smile seeing the first line up of the season, Leah stood in the back row and you squatting down in front of her. Your eyes try and focus on the medals that were hanging up, you could make out the distinct Continental Cup ribbon tied around a couple of them.
Your nosiness is disturbed by Leah stirring and waking next to you.
"Good morning." You whisper.
"Mmm. Morning." She said in her sleepy voice. A lot huskier than normal, but very sexy. You smiled to yourself.
Leah rolled over and put her arm over you, pulling you closer. She scrunched her eyes in discomfort.
"You okay, Le?" You ask, brushing several strands of hair from her face.
"Yeah. I've just got a bit of cramp." She kept her eyes shut but her body didn't seem to relax and a grimace began to form on her face.
"Le?" You shuffle back from her slightly and stroke the side of her face, planting a small kiss on her forehead.
"Can you grab me a hot water bottle? It's in the bathroom cabinet?" Her eyes opened and looked at you pleadingly. You could tell she was in pain.
"Of course I can, I'll be one minute." You swing your legs over the side of the bed and grab a pair of shorts nearest to you.
"Do you mind? Just for a minute?" You ask Leah before putting on her training shorts.
She nodded weakly, curling up more. You see tears beginning to fall from the corners of her eyes.
You shove the shorts on and grab your t-shirt and yank it over your head running to her bathroom. You couldn't deny that you were slightly worried.
You open the cabinet and acquire the hot water bottle before running downstairs and putting the kettle on. You search the cupboard for paracetamol and stumble upon a prescription.
You read the label briefly.

Miss Leah Catherine Williamson
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Two to be taken when needed. Do not exceed more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

You pick up the packet and take them up with you along with a glass of water and the hot water bottle. You slowly open the bedroom door and set yourself down on the edge of the bed. Leah lay there with her eyes shut and her hands pushing on her stomach, teeth gritted.
"Here." You lay the hot water bottle in place of her hands and hand her the glass of water. You pause before giving her the box of tablets.
"I-Um found these in your cupboard, I wasn't snooping I was just looking for paracetamol but they looked important so I figured you might need them." You cautiously pass her the box and she smiled weakly at you.
"Thank you. I do need these actually." She caught your hand as you went to withdraw it.
"You don't have to tell me now." You say putting your other hand on top of hers.
"It's okay. I have endometriosis and sometimes after being intimate it can cause a flare up." Your stomach sank.
"Le, I'm so sorry if I'd have known-"
"No, no, no. It's not your fault. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't. I was due on anyway but it's just come a little sooner than expected. This medication helps suppress the cramping because it can get really severe. I'm hoping I've caught it early enough." She took the tablets with water and sat up slightly, repositioning the hot water bottle.
"Will you be okay?" You ask, concerned.
"Yeah. I had surgery a while ago to help it but there's no cure for it." She sighed, looking defeated.
"Is that why you were off for a couple of weeks during October camp?" You ask.
"Yeah, bet that was the best camp for you." She laughed dryly.
"Nah, I missed you giving me the evil side eye to be honest." You laugh and sit up next to Leah, pulling her into your side to get comfortable.
"Shut up." She laughed.
"Seriously though, Le. It's nothing to be ashamed of, while you might not be able to cure it, it'll be easier if there's two of us fighting it, right?" You smile at her as her piercing blue eyes meet yours.
"I wouldn't expect you to look after me while I'm-"
You place your finger over her lips.
"I want all of you, Le. The good and the bad and if that means having to cuddle you for a day, top up your hot water bottle and make sure you take your medication then I will. I'm not just here for the dates and the mind blowing sex." You smile, gently kissing her on the lips.
"Mind blowing you say?" She laughs.
"Shut it." You pull her close to you and rub circles on her lower back as she nestled into you and you wait for the pain to fade away, together.
You felt something inside you change as Leah's breathing slowed down as she fell asleep on your chest. You gaze down at the peaceful blonde and a small smile pulled at the corner of your mouth. You loved that Leah had been open and honest with you and although endometriosis was something unfamiliar to you, you were eager and willing to know as much as possible to help her. All you wanted to do was take the pain away for her, to make her feel comfortable and happy. Is this it? Were you falling in love?

*Authors Note*
Hi everyone!
Sorry for the delay in an update. I've finally got some time off work but I travelled to Milton Keynes for the ACC match yesterday so I haven't been able to write for a couple of days but here we go! Thank you for the ongoing support, I hope you all like it!