Sweetheart

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"I really hate being a girl sometimes. And I would really enjoy seeing you or any other man go through this hell," I groaned, trying my best to block out the pain in my lower abdomen.

"I know you would," Ed chuckled as he settled next to me on the sofa. "But I'm afraid that's just not possible yet." He handed me a hot water bottle which I gladly accepted. I pulled my shirt up a bit and carefully put the water bottle on my stomach. I let out a long sigh as I felt the warmth soothing the cramps.

"Does it help?" Ed asked getting all serious again as he placed his warm hand over mine, gently caressing the back of it with his thumb. "Yeah." I nodded and turned my head to look at him.

It was sweet, the way he had a look of worry spread over his face, seeming so concerned about my wellbeing. Most guys would probably try to run and hide when their girlfriends tell them about that time of the month, but Ed was such a sweetheart about it: Making tea, letting me sleep on his chest and doing everything to make me feel comfortable.

"Good, because I hate seeing my girl in pain," he pouted and wrapped his arms around me. I smiled and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. "You're wonderful, Teddy. I hope you know that." 

"I'm trying," he grinned and squeezed me lightly. "Do you want anything else? Like tea, or chocolate?"

Stiffling a yawn I shook my head and  let it fall onto his shoulder. It was late and a very long day. Work sucked. Cramps sucked. Not being able to spend enough time with Ed sucked, too. And although I was pretty exhausted, I didn't want to go to bed yet, because late-night-cuddling with Ed was one of  my favourite things ever. "I just want to cuddle a bit and, I don't know, watch a movie?"

He pressed a kiss to my hairline while twirling a strand of my long hair around his finger. "Aren't you tired yet?" he asked. "I think we should go to bed and get some rest. It's almost midnight after all."

"No, I don't want to go to bed. I want to cuddle, Teddy," I whined and lifted my head from his shoulder to look at him with pleading eyes. "Please?"

"Alright, I think the day where I will be able to tell you 'no' will never come," he laughed and let go of me to get up from the sofa. He walked over to the TV and started looking through our DVD shelf. "Which movie do you want to watch?"

"Lord of the Rings?" I suggested since it was one of Ed's favourite movies, too.

"I haven't watched it in ages, so Lord of the Rings it is!" he cheered, getting all excited as he pulled the DVD off the shelf and placed it into the player. Then he grabbed the remote and walked back to the sofa. I watched him leaning back and parting his knees a bit, before he held his hand out to me."Come here, Honey."

I smiled and climbed into the space between his knees, settling back against his chest to get comfortable. His arms went around my body and I sighed as he slipped his warm hands under my shirt, letting them rest there.
I didn't make it very long. Ten minutes into the movie and I was already struggling to keep my eyes open. I tried to fight my fatigue but before I knew it, I felt myself driffting off to sleep.

"Sweetie, wake up," Ed mumbled against my neck and I faintly felt his lips trace up to my cheek. "I thought you said you weren't tired?"

I blinked my eyes a few times at the sudden sound of his voice. "I'm not," I muttered but couldn't stop a loud yawn from escaping my lips. He giggled and reached for the remote to turn off the screen. "Come on, let's just go to bed. I'm tired, too," he admitted.

"Okay," I said and wiggled out of his embrace, letting him get up, too. We walked upstairs to our bedroom where I stripped down to my underwear, waiting for Ed to do the same so that I could steal his shirt for the night. Laughing he threw me his shirt and I slipped it over my head, taking a moment to breathe in his scent. We got under the covers and I scooted closer to him, letting my forehead rest against his.

"Cramps are gone?" he asked quietly.

"Gone," I confirmed and closed my eyes.

He brushed his nose against mine before placing a gentle kiss on my lips. "Goodnight, Alice."

"Goodnight, Teddy."

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The next morning I woke up to find myself curled up with my head on Ed's shoulder and my hand on his chest. His arms were protectively wrapped around my waist and as I tried to move, he only tightened his embrace and pulled me closer into his body.

I traced my fingers over his scratchy cheek and reached for his hair, tucking a few loose strands behind his ear. "Ed, let me get up," I mumbled.

He stirred about before opening his blue eyes to look down at me. "No, why?" he whined and a pout appeared on his pink lips.

"'Cause I want to take a shower."

The pout disappeared in a matter of seconds and his face lit up. "Can I join you?"

"Come on, then," I laughed at his excitement and rolled over, pushing the blankets aside to get up from bed.

"Oh, bloody hell," he suddenly said, making me turn around. "What?"

"You...uhm...I think you're uhm bleeding a bit," he stummered, gesturing towards where I've been sleeping.

I furrowed my eyebrows until my eyes fell on the mattress, seeing the small blood stain there.

"Oh", I mumbled and looked away, feeling horribly embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Ed. I didn't mean to ruin the sheets. Please don't be upset, I'm going to wash them."

"Hey, don't apologize, Honey. It's okay," Ed said softly and got up, walking over to where I was standing.

"Are you upset?" I asked quietly, staring at the spot on the bedsheets.

He put one arm around my shoulder and pressed a kiss to my temple. "Honey, why would I be upset? It's not like you can control it or anything, it's natural and definitely not your fault. Please don't feel bad about it."

"But I ruined the sheets and-"

"Shhh," he cut me off and put his finger on my lip to silence me. "It's fine."

He took a step forward and started to strip the bed. I wanted to help him but he just placed his hand over mine and smiled at me. "I've got this. Why don't you go and put some water in the tub? I think a nice hot bath is actually better than a nice hot shower, innit?"

I returned the smile and leaned forward a bit to kiss him. "You are wonderful, Teddy," I whispered against his lips.

"I'm trying," he answered, making both of us laugh.

I still can't eat properly and it's so FRUSTRATING. Wisdom teeth are such little dickheads I swear ugh

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