Stray Kids: Their Girl

Chapter 30: Tummy Aches and Cuddly Love

Two weeks had passed since our dance session at the studio, and life had returned to a semblance of normalcy. The threat of Jeonghan still lingered, but the boys had done everything in their power to make me feel safe and loved. Today, however, was one of those days where everything seemed a bit harder to handle. I woke up with cramps and the unmistakable signs of my period.

I groaned, clutching my stomach as I rolled over in bed. The pain was sharp and persistent, and I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. Just as I was about to curl up and wallow in misery, my phone buzzed with a message.

Chan: Morning, love! How are you feeling today? Need anything?

I smiled at the message, knowing that Chan always seemed to have a sixth sense when it came to my well-being. I quickly typed a response.

Chija: Morning, Chan. Not great, actually. My period started, and I'm feeling pretty crummy.

His response was almost immediate.

Chan: Hang tight, we're on our way.

A few minutes later, I heard a soft knock on my door. Felix peeked his head in, his face filled with concern. "Hey, baby, how are you doing?"

I sat up, wincing slightly. "Not great. Cramps are killing me."

Felix nodded, stepping into the room and sitting on the edge of my bed. "We've got just the thing to cheer you up. The boys are putting together a little surprise for you."

Before I could respond, Jisung and Hyunjin appeared, each carrying a tray laden with snacks, pain relief meds, and a hot water bottle. "We come bearing gifts!" Jisung announced with a grin.

Hyunjin set the tray down and immediately climbed into bed next to me, wrapping his arms around me in a gentle hug. "We're here to make you feel better, love. Whatever you need, just tell us."

I leaned into his embrace, feeling the warmth and comfort of his presence. "Thank you, guys. This means a lot."

Jisung handed me a packet of my favorite chocolate. "Here, sweetie. Chocolate always helps, right?"

I laughed softly, taking the chocolate from him. "You know me too well."

Felix sat on the other side of me, rubbing my back soothingly. "We've got the whole day planned out for you. First, some movies to help you relax."

"Then maybe some shopping," Hyunjin added, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "We thought it might be a good distraction."

"And to top it all off," Jisung said, his grin widening, "a visit to the animal shelter. I know how much you love spending time with the animals there."

I felt tears prickling at the corners of my eyes, touched by their thoughtfulness. "You guys are amazing. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Felix pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. "You'll never have to find out, love. We're here for you, always."

After I had taken some pain relief and rested for a bit, we all moved to the living room, where Chan, Minho, Seungmin, and Jeongin were setting up for a cozy movie marathon. The couch was piled high with blankets and pillows, and a variety of snacks were spread out on the coffee table.

Minho looked up as we entered, his eyes softening when he saw me. "Hey there, beautiful. Feeling any better?"

I nodded, smiling at him. "A little, thanks to you guys."

Seungmin patted the spot next to him on the couch. "Come sit, Chija. We picked out some of your favorite movies."

I settled in between Seungmin and Chan, feeling incredibly loved and supported. Chan draped a blanket over me, tucking it in gently. "Comfortable?" he asked, his voice warm.