STARBOY

You're in love

The days passed so slowly that it almost felt like time stood still. And just my luck... on the flight to Barcelona I get the worst period cramps ever together with my period. It's straight to the hotel from the airport and I dive into the bed.

"Sis, can I get you anything?"

Arthur helped me with my bags and sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing me gently.

"Thank you Arthur but I'm fine, I just want to lay here and scroll through my phone for the rest of the day..." He squeezes my legs and nods smiling.

"Alright. Then I'll head to my room now"

He leaves and I turn on the TV, flipping through the channels trying to find something that's not in Spanish. My phone starts going off, I look at the display and can't help but smile when I see that it's George calling.

"Hi you"

"Hey, did you arrive in Barcelona safely?"

"I did... however I have the worst period cramps so I'm in bed feeling sorry for myself"

"Oh no, you poor thing... then I will let you rest. But maybe we can eat breakfast together tomorrow?"

I felt a little disappointed that he didn't offer to come and take care of me, but I quickly realized I was being childish.

"I'd love to. My room number is 203"

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Rest well"

We hang up and once again I bury myself under the covers. Even though I try, I just can't stop myself from feeling disappointed... and deep down I feel like something is off. I just can't put my finger on what it is... it's just everything with the crazy ex. He promised we'd talk on the phone as much as I wanted, yet he barely had the time whenever I called and he never called me during the week. Flipping through the channels I finally settle for some crappy hospital drama, and eventually, I fall asleep.

I'm woken up by someone's knocking on the door. Confused I search around for my phone, it's just past 8 pm. I roll out of bed and head to the open, expecting it to be Charles or Arthur. But when I open, I'm met with a big smile.

"Hi, Ines. Charles told me you weren't feeling well ... I figured I'd come by with food and your favorite sweets"

Pierre holds up bags with takeaway and different sweets, mainly chocolates. My stomach growls in response.

"Pierre you're my savior. Come in" I move to the side to let him inside, and the pain hit me once again, reminding me of its existence.

"I just need to get my painkillers in the bathroom..."

"No don't worry about it, get in bed I'll get them"

Pierre gently rubs my back and guides me to the bed. He put down the bags on the nightstand and fetched the painkillers.

"Here you go princess" He pops himself down on the bed beside me and hands me the pills and a glass of water.

"I got you sushi, I know that's your favorite when you're on your period"

"Pierre seriously... you're the best person I know"

He smiles and takes the glass from me, switching it out for a takeaway box full of my favorite sushi. My belly growls again and I almost throw myself over the sushi, moaning because it tastes so good.

"This tastes amazing, I'm starving"

......

The sushi is finished and we're sitting together on the bed looking at some Spanish show, doing our own translations, and laughing our butts off at our childish jokes. I yawn big and lean against Pierre's shoulder. He immediately wraps his arm around me and starts to gently stroke my hair. We're silent for a few minutes, just enjoying each other's company when Pierre decides to break the silence by tentatively asking a question.