Avengers One-Shots

Tom Hiddleston x Reader - Period

Basically a story of you having your period and Tom helping you get through it.
"Oh my god." You whine as your stomach cramps like never before. You're on the second day of your period and it's always the worst. You're currently on the couch, curled up in the fetal position, watching pointless five o'clock tv turned down low. You took a pain pill almost an hour ago but it's not helping at all. A few tears run down your cheeks as you hear the front door unlock and open.
"Darling, I'm home." Every noise makes your head pound and you can't help but close your eyes even though all the lights in the house are off. You hold your breath as your stomach pangs, sending an ache to your head as well. Tom moves further into the house and you hear him set his keys on the counter and his bag in the hallway. You don't see him approach you, but feel him place his hand on your shoulder as he squats between you and the coffee table.
"Darling?" He whispers, seeing you in pain on the couch. You're stomach pangs again and you whimper as another tear escapes your eyes. He quickly moves his hand from your arm, not knowing what caused the noise to escape you. He gazes at you in worry and confusion.
"Babe, how can I help you? What's wrong?" He asks, his hand still suspended in mid-air.
You breathe through your nose as you bring up a hand to wipe away your tears and reach out for him with the other. Tom grabs your palm and holds it in both of his. You open your eyes and gaze at him for a moment; his beautiful blue eyes, gorgeous complexion, hair a mess but still perfect, his toned muscles underneath his work suit. How were you so lucky to have such an amazing person in your life?
"Nothing, Tom. Just period cramps." He nods and stands to leave as you sigh when his hands escape yours.
"Hold on one moment, darling." You blush at the nickname and groan in annoyance, flopping your head back against your pillow. He leaves the room chuckling and comes back with a glass of water and some medication. You take it and hope it'll kick in soon, reaching towards him.
"Snuggle?" You ask as he smiles, before curling up next to you in his uncomfortable work suit. You lay in his arms and he strokes your hair as your eyes gaze at his hand around your shoulder. After a while, he tells you he's going to go change. You sleepily nod and he gets up, as you lay your head on the cushion, eyes closing.
A few minutes later, Tom comes downstairs wearing a loose T-shirt and pajama pants. He finds you slightly snoring on the couch, hands resting under your cheek. He moves over to you and grabs a blanket, draping it over your body and placing a kiss on your forehead.
"Goodnight, darling." He whispers to you as he leans down. "I love you."