Page 104 of Long Live the King

It doesn’t help that I’m extra hormonal because my period started today, which is the second reason why detention is painful.

My cramps are killer like they always are. My period only lasts a couple of days but fuck do I pay for those days. The only thing I want to do is stay in bed and watch a romcom.

Come to think of it, I don’t see why I can’t do that tonight. I have my period so Rogue and I won’t be having sex and, no matter his assurances to the contrary, that’s the real reason he wants me to sleep in his bed. If we can’t have sex, he likely won’t want me there.

I ran out early last time I hung out with the girls, so I could use a night at home. Plus, he’ll be home late after his event which means he’ll hardly miss me. Not that he would even without the event.

Okay, I’m spiraling.

Grabbing my phone, I shoot a quick text to the girls.

Me: I’m sleeping at home tonight. Rosé and reality tv night?

Nera:Count me in.

Six:Yes!

Thayer:Best news ever. I’m surprised Rogue is letting you though.

Nera: Yeah, true. Did you guys have a fight?

Me: Shark week.

Thayer:Ah.

Six:What’s that?

Me:*sends blood emoji*

Six:Lol amazing, never heard this expression before.

Nera:I’ll come pick you up when you’re done.

Me:Ooh, that’d be amazing. I’ll be done in 30.

Thirty one minutes later, I’m in Nera’s car driving towards the apartment.

???

We watch a few episodes of the latest season ofLove Island UKexactly as I’d pictured we’d do when I first moved in. The four of us are sprawled around the living space, chatting theories about our favorite couples like we know them.

“I love Tasha and Andrew.” Six says.

“Yeah they’re cute but I’m Ekinde supremacy all the way.” Thayer replies.

“I think they’re going to win. They’re so cute.” I say, wiping a tear from my eye. We just watched their date and it had me sobbing. Damn those period hormones.

“I’ve seen the spoilers so my lips are sealed.” Nera adds.

“You guys feel free to continue without me.” I say, getting up and heading towards my bedroom. “I’m going to rest for a bit, I’ll be back out later.”

I remove my fuzzy socks and throw on Rogue's sweater. I never gave it back to him after he leantit to me. I get under the covers and curl up in a ball. I’m exhausted, the cramps are more painful than usual, and I just need to sleep it off.

My eyes close and I fall into a deep slumber.

???

I’m abruptly awoken when the door to my bedroom slams open and bounces off the wall.

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