Knowing Asher

Chapter|49|

"Should_" I cut him off with a wince.

Not today!

I clutched my lower stomach, feeling the familiar sensation there. I can feel the blood trickling down. I always have a way of hiding the pain, but today, it's  really hard to do that.

"Are you okay? What happened?" He rushed out, holding my shoulders sensing my discomfort.

I was embarrassed to tell him it was my time of the month, so I ignored him. I opened my locker, and I was thankful we were standing by it. I rummaged through my locker, looking for my supplies. My eyes widened as I saw the box was empty. How can I be so forgetful? I just remembered I used it all the last time.

"What is happening to you? You are scaring me," he said, holding me in place, and worry was evident in his eyes.

"Girl issues," I managed to say, and he raised an eyebrow, looking confused.

"Can you get any of my friends? The girls and tell them I have got girl issues and will be needing the kit. Tell the person to meet me in the girl's toilet," I said and clenched my fist as the pain became more unbearable.

"Okay, but I don't get any of this. Why can't I just take to the clinic? I am sure the nurse will help you through whatever you are facing," he said, and I sighed.

"That is not necessary. Just tell any of my friends to give me the kit," I said and walked towards the bathroom.

I entered and rested on the sink. The pain was unbearable, and I still don't get why we have to go through this. We go through pain during menstruation, child birth, and menopause. It's hard to be a female. I kept glancing at the entrance, waiting for my savior.

You could have just called one of them.

I didn't think of that besides, my bag was with Asher. He insisted on carrying my bag for me when he saw me entering the school. His parents just came back from a trip so he decided to spend time with them. I went home on my own yesterday and came to school by myself today.

"Arghh!" I groaned out and tapped my hand continuously on the sink.

The door opened, and I breathed a sigh of relief. My eyes widened at the person coming in. "Ash, what are you doing here?" I gasped out, and he ran a hand through his hair.

"Well, I found Amanda and told her what you asked me to. She gave me this but couldn't come deliver it herself. She had a test, her first class, and the bell already rang. So I decided to bring it myself," he said and awkwardly extended the box of tampons to me.

"Thank you so much," I said, and he reached into his bag.

"Your jeans is kinda stained, so I brought you my basketball shorts to change into," he said with a small smile, and I glanced at my back through the mirror.

I facepalmed and quickly collected the shorts and tampon. "You are the best," I said and ran into a stall.

I was glad the bathroom was empty, but I am sure he wouldn't get into trouble. These people practically kiss the floor he walks on. They will be shocked, but I know he wouldn't be reported. I put on the tampon and changed into his basketball shorts. The waist wasn't my size, so I had to roll it many times. It reached my mid thigh but still looked big on me.

I walked out to see him leaning on the wall. "Do you wanna ditch school today since you are feeling pain?" He asked, and I contemplated on it.

"You don't have any tests today, and I can get you a note," he said, and I smiled.

He was so caring, and he was everything I ever wished for. He doesn't know it, but I was glad he came into my life.

"I will take you up on that. I don't want to explain to people why I am wearing your basketball shorts." I rolled my eyes at the last part, and he chuckled.