Clouis One-Shots

I love you back

Non AU
Word Count: 1086
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I woke up startled. At first not realizing what woke me up until I felt the sharp pains in my abdomen.

Louis was turned so he was facing away from me but I was almost certain he was fast asleep considering his snoring. I caressed the side of his freckled cheeks and brush away a dread dangling in his face.

I slowly tip-toe to the bathroom still bearing the increasing pain in my gut. I open and close the door slowly behind me.

I turn on the oil lamp and catch myself in the floor length mirror. I was thin and awfully homely looking, I don't know what he sees in me. I also notice blood. Lots of it, all over the back of my pants. "Fuck" I mutter under my breath.

I haven't had my period in a while. Its been almost 6 months actually. When I was on the road with AJ we were always running and hiding. We usually didn't have the chance to eat a meal. Both of us were severely underweight during that time.

I sit on the toilet for what feels like hours contemplating what I should do, although only a minute had passed. I don't have any supplies, let alone new pants. It's hard enough trying to find either in this damned world.

Violet I thought. She should have something.. right?

I turn off the lamp and creak open the wooden door. I scurry over to the bed to check the damage. It's covered in blood. It looks like an absolute murder scene. I cover the stain back up with the comforter silently praying Louis doesn't roll onto it. I start to panic thinking about what he will do. About what he will think. I can't let him find out.

Moonlight guides me as I hurriedly run toward Violets room. I see the all too familiar "Fuck off" sign that was graffitied onto her door.
I knock once, then twice. On the third knock, I hear a groan and then footsteps coming toward the door. She opens it surprised to see me.
"Clem, what are you-" I cut her off, "Vi, I need help." I turn around showing her the back of my pants.

She gawks at me "What did you do? Kill something with your ass?"

"Ha fucking ha" I hiss. I knew she could see the underlying nervousness in my face.

She pulls me inside her room and quickly runs into her bathroom. "Don't sit or lean on anything, just," she pauses "stay where you are!"

I obey and admire her room while I wait. Its comforting; she has drawings and posters lining her walls- mismatched string lights line her window and bed frame- plants decorate her dresser and side table. I feel a pang of relief.

Violet finally exits the bathroom carrying a pair of sweatpants, ibuprofen, and a couple of tampons.
I'm even more relieved now. "It's not much," she continues "sorry" she gives me a small smile.
I hug and thank her before turning to go.

Before I enter back into Louis's room I hear a faint voice.. "Clementine?"

Shit, he's awake.

I stand outside the door a few seconds more before hiding the items Violet gave me behind my back. I enter.
Louis is sitting on the bed staring at the large stain.
He quickly whips his head towards me as he hears the door open. "Well, I guess we can call this a messy situation then."

I try to push out a laugh but before I can I break down crying.
"I'm so sorry Louis, I-I didn't know it would be here so soon a-and I wasn't prepared-" before I can finish he runs over to me and scoops me up into a hug.
He kisses away the tears that have fallen onto my cheeks and brings me in closer.
I nuzzle my face into his neck and breathe in, instantly feeling better.
He smells earthy and clean; like home.

Louis carries me into the bathroom and plops me down onto the toilet. He runs back to gather everything Violet gave me, which I didn't realize I had dropped onto the floor.
I just now grasp that he's shirtless. I turn away before he can catch me staring, although, I knew a blush had already danced across my face.

He turns on the shower. I stare at it surprised there's water.
I step out of my pants and throw them into the hamper, same with my underwear.

Those are going to need to be double-washed.

I let Louis take off my shirt and unhook my bra. I watch him take in my body.

"What?" I say curiously as I try to hide myself.

"You're gorgeous" he replies.
I can feel another blush coming. Before I let it show, I kiss him and hop into the cold shower.

By the time I've finished, the bed has new sheets on it and Louis has already made himself comfortable.
"Wanna have some fun?" he winks and smirks at me. I roll my eyes while giving him a smirk back.

The cramping is still painful to the point of wanting to cry again. I almost pass out on the floor but Louis jumps out of bed and catches me. He carries me into bed.
He hands me the ibuprofen as well as a water bottle.
I swallow the pill hoping it will set in fast.

"I'm sorry Lou, I'm so embarrassed I-" I cover my face with hands.

He pulls my hands away and cups my face.
"You have nothing to be embarrassed about. I love you, Clem. I knew from the day you kissed me in the piano room. I told you that I'm here for you and that will never change." 

I roll onto him and kiss him hard.
His hand snakes it's way around my body to the small of my back before finally grasping my ass.
I knew what he wanted.

"Not tonight, Lou," I breathe out as I slap his hand away.

"Okay okay, don't get so feisty!" he puts both his hands up to show he's been defeated then lets out a giggle.

I kiss him one last time before turning back onto my side. I could feel the cramping already starting to subside and sleep taking over.

Louis wraps his arms around me, curling up against my body.
His breath on my neck sends tingles throughout my whole being.

"Louis?" I ask sleepily.

"Hmm," he hums.

"I love you back"