McFoord One-Shots

NLD is RED

Katie woke up with a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, instantly she groaned with the pain. Caitlin who was wrapped around her woke up confused at the sudden change in Katie. "What's wrong" Caitlin asked Katie who was now pushing Caitlin off of her. "Nothing I'm fine, just got some bad cramps". Katie never had an easy period, in saying that they have always been bearable. But this pain was something different.

As the pain continued Katie got up to take some Panadol to help with the pain, while doing this Caitlin went downstairs to heat up a hot water bottle and make Katie some breakfast. When Caitlin returned Katie was still visibly in pain, "Here Kates maybe this will help" Caitlin said handing Katie the hot water bottle and placing the breakfast on her bedside table. Katie was now in the utmost pain she had ever been in on her period. Unable to control her emotions she spoke "I don't want your stupid hot water bottle Caitlin". Caitlin never liked when katie lashed out on her, she only ever did it after a hard loss when Caitlin was the only one around her and she had to take her anger out on someone. But Caitlin also knew this wasn't Katie talking it was her hormones. Caitlin left the hot water bottle on the side of the bed and gave Katie some space.

Later that afternoon both girls had to get ready for there game that night, being a professional women's footballer it wasn't out of the ordinary to have to play on your period, but for some reason Katie was dreading this game, she hadn't even started her period and it was already the worst one of her whole life. Caitlin had pretty much stayed out of Katie's way while also being there to comfort her when the pain was to much.
On the way to the game Caitlin noticed Katie holding her stomach, while her eyes scrunched in pain. "Kates are you sure you right to play" Caitlin asked concern seeping through. "Yeh I'm fine" Katie spoke back quick and sharp.

When they arrived at the stadium Caitlin grabbed hers and Katie's bag and the two girls walked in. Katie sat in her cubby silently while Caitlin mingled with her teammates. As soon as Leah walked in she noticed how quiet Katie was, she knew Katie didn't like to talk about her feelings so instead went to Caitlin to see what was wrong with her. "Hey Cait, what's up with Katie today" Leah spoke gesturing toward Katie who was now bent over, clearly still in pain. "She woke up with bad cramps, like really bad, she's not in any mood to talk though so I would recommend keeping your distance" Caitlin laughed as she said the last sentence although she knew Katie wouldn't want to talk to anyone so made sure to add it.

As the girls walked out to warm up Katie who was normally hot on Caitlin's heels in the drills, was way behind, and heavy on her feet. Everyone could tell including Katie. As they started the drills Caitlin could see Katie getting annoyed at each ball she missed placed or missed tackle she made. She was about to explode, as Caitlin watched katie she noticed another thing that made her grab Katie as quick as possible and drag her inside. As they entered the change rooms katie started to yell, mostly about the way she was warming up but also the fact that Caitlin had dragged her out of the warm up. "What's your problem how do you expect me to fix how I was playing before the game if I can't warm up" katie yelled to Caitlin who was still holding her wrist but now moving forward toward Katie's cubby. Caitlin didn't say anything about what katie had yelled at her instead handing katie another pair of shorts and a tampon. Katie at first was confused than thoroughly embarrassed. She took the pants and tampon and went to the bathroom to find she had come on her period and leaked through her shorts. She changed and walked out to Caitlin who was standing there with some more Panadol and some water. "Here Kates take this than we can go back out" Caitlin spoke quietly. Katie took the Panadol than spoke "did anyone else see" Katie asked embarrassed. "No babe only me" Caitlin said while given Katie's thigh a squeeze. "Come on than let's get this over and done with than we can go eat ice cream in bed" Caitlin said holding out her hand for Katie, who took it. The girls got a few looks when they walked back out to warm up but no one said anything.

The game was rough for Katie, she struggled with the pain and keeping her emotions in tac. At half time she asked to come off, she said she didn't want another yellow and her player was pissing her off, in reality her pain was unbearable but Katie didn't want anyone to know. Caitlin walked out with Katie after half time break. "I'm proud of you" Caitlin said knocking Katie's arm. "What do you mean" Katie replied confused. "You put your body first, you should never play in that much pain, you'll hurt yourself more" Caitlin said looking Katie in her eyes. Katie nodded in  acknowledgment but added " The girl was actually getting on my nerves though if I wasn't in so much pain I would've punched her for sure". Caitlin laughed although deep down knew Katie wasn't joking.

The game ended and both girls headed home. They showered and both got into bed with a tub of ice cream. "Thanks for today Cait, I'm sorry I yelled at you" Katie said while Caitlin was looking for a movie to watch. "It's okay chick, I've got your back..Always" Caitlin replied kissing Katie on the lips. "I love you Cait" "I love you to kates" Caitlin said before going back to picking a movie.