"Carly pick a movie." Mia whispered as the three of them sat in the bed. Charlotte pulled the duvet around her and Carly more. "It's not a movie, but Marjorie said i should watch friends. Im just about to start season 3. Would you mind if we watch that for a bit, please?" She asked quietly, Mia smiled before finding it. "Thank you." She whispered before resting her head against Charlottes shoulder.
"We both love friends, so it's perfect. I did think you were going to make us watch Barbie." Mia smiled as Carly giggled slightly. "I mean, it was close between the two, but i didn't want you to be unhappy because i forced you to watch something." Carly whispered. "Try and get some sleep. It will help." Charlotte whispered as Mia looked at them both. "When i was your age, i used to get really bad cramps, and i found laying on my slide helps," Mia whispered calmly as Carly giggled slightly. "That just made you sound old. When i was your age..." carly mocked Mia. "Fine, have it your way, be in pain and not listen to me ,see if i care." Mia pouted before shuffling over slightly. Charlotte watched before rolling her eyes. She watched as Carly body language completely changed. "Char, can i just get up for a while, please? I need a drink." Carly lied to her, and she knew it. "Come back up though, please."
Charlotte waited for her to leave the room before looking at mia. "Oi, drop it. She's winding you up and trying to have a laugh. She's venerable, and you shutting her down after a joke isn't going to help her." Charlotte spoke calmly while gently fiddling with her hair. "Ive fuck up, haven't i?" Mia asked as she rolled over to look at Charlotte. "Not as far as fucked up, shes just in need of looking after like me. Lots of cuddles and snacks, i would say kisses, but shes nearly half your age, so maybe keep them to a minimum." Charlotte joked, making Mia giggle slightly just as Carly walked back in.
"Come here.." mia told Carly as she patted the middle of the bed. Charlotte moved so Carly could get in. "Right, listen to me." The red head started as Charlotte gave her a stern look. "Im sorry. I didn't mean to snap or make you feel uncomfortable, i know you were making a funny, but I just snap at people for the wrong reasons. Would you like me to give you a hug so you can sleep?" Mia asked, carly nodded slightly before resting her head on mias shoulder. Mia wrapped her arms around carly carefully. "Have a little sleep, sweetie." Mia whispered calmly as Charlotte slowly traced circles on her back.
Mia pressed play on the tv, and friends played quietly in the background. It didn't take long for Carly to dose off, her head now on Mias chest. "Thank you for looking after her." Charlotte whispered as she reached up and stroked her cheek gently. Mia turned her head and kissed her hand. "She's so peaceful," Charlotte muttered. "I should go out and get her some snacks for when she wakes up." Mia shook her head. "Dont push her too far. We know what she's like with food. We can't trigger her while she's already insecure." Mia spoke softly. "I mean, you aren't wrong."
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After a couple of hours, Carly stired awake still in Mias arms. "I-I'm sor-" she whispered before quickly getting up and rushing to the bathroom, locking the door behind herself. "I will go." Charlotte whispered before kissing Mia and getting up.
Charlotte made her way towards the bathroom. She could hear quiet sobs coming from the bathroom. Charlotte knocked on the door gently. "Cars, it's only me. Is everything okay?" She whispered. She waited for a second, and then the door slowly opened. Carly stood there with tears down her face. "I-I woke up, and i thought i leaked, but i hadn't, and then i felt bad for mia. Im not allowed to nap at home. Im s-so sorry." she blubbered. Charlotte let Carly speak before pulling her into a tight embrace.
Thankfully, Carly settled quickly, and Charlotte guided Carly back to Mia, who was waiting for her. "Carly?" She whispered as she opened her arms, but she shook her head and stayed with Charlotte. "She's okay, just give her a minute." Charlotte mouthed to Mia. Charlotte sat them both down on the bed, holding Carly closely.
After a moment of silence, Carly slowly reached out for Mias hand. "I'm sorry. I woke up and straight away panicked. I thought i leaked, and i felt bad for napping because Im not allowed to nap at home." Carly sighed as Mia stood up, pulling carly to her feet. "We are going for a drive to get ice cream." Carly shook her head quickly before pulling her hands away from Mia.
"Char just give us a second," Mia whispered calmly before watching as Charlotte slowly left the room. Mia looked at Carly. "Please dont make me, i feel gross. Please, i dont want to." Carly begged to Mia. "Listen to me, okay?We will just go out for a drive. Me and you can share if you would feel more comfortable that way. Please dont worry about it. When you get your period, food doesn't count. It's the one time a month that we can eat whatever and whenever, no matter what, " Mia whispered with a soft smile. "But mum said..." carly started, but mia cut her off. "... i dont care what she has said to you. Ask any other woman, and they will tell you the same. I think even winter and Reece know that rule."
Carly sighed before following Mia to find Charlotte. "Come on, babe. We are going to get ice cream." Charlotte walked out of the kitchen and met them both by the door. "Mia, can you please drive? I have a headache." Charlotte muttered as she slipped on her shoes. "Yeah, of course, sweetheart. You can sleep it off if you want. Me and Carly can pop out for a bit." Charlotte thought for a second before nodding slowly. "Yes, please. I think I'm borderline getting a migraine."
Mia picked Charlotte up and carried her into the living room, laying her on the couch before covering her in a blanket. "You try and sleep, and we will be back soon. You call me if you need anything." Mia whispered. The couple shared a gentle kiss before parting ways. Charlotte sighed as she heard the front door shut, followed by the sound of Mias black Mustang.
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Why Me?
Fanfiction*Complete* Read at your own risk. Nearly every chapter touches on anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and self-harm. Please be kind to yourself and don't read if this triggers you. Please be kind as this is my first attempt at writing anything.
