Page 179 of Make Us Yours
I quickly got out of bed, ran to the bathroom to get my medication, and got into the bath. It helped for a few hours, but now it’s acting up again, and I really wish I wasn’t alone. I wish my boys were here to take care of me and help me feel better.
I don’t want to bother the girls since I know they have their own lives, and asking them to come over for stupid period cramps would be silly. I’m a grown woman; I can deal with it on my own. Just like I did before they all came into my life.
I throw the blanket off my body and step out of Noah’s bed, the one we’ve been sharing with Gabe every night for the last week. I’ve never been happier. Waking up to both my men cuddling me and kissing me has to be the best feeling in the world.
There was one night when Blubber’s hissing noises woke me up. When I looked over, I found him by Gabe’s head. His back was hunched in the air while he watched Gabe’s face contort in pain as he shifted from side to side, clearly the beginning of a nightmare commencing.
I expected our little Blubber boy to attack him, but instead, he got even closer, sniffed around him, and then started licking away at his cheek and mouth. Within seconds, Gabe’s whole demeanor changed, face and body relaxing until he sighedand went back to a peaceful sleep. Blubber then purred and rolled up in a ball against Gabe’s neck, and that was the end of it.
Tears sprang to my eyes as I watched them, watched how much change had happened in just a short amount of time. I knew it, deep within my soul, that the worst was over, and my brave and handsome Pretty Boy was finally healing.
Walking out of the room, I head down to the kitchen to make myself some herbal tea as well as grab the heating pads, then settle in on the couch. A few seconds later, Blubber jumps up and nestles against my stomach, most likely wanting the heat from the pad over my lower abdomen.
“Hey, little Blubs. You gonna keep me company while your daddies are out?” I stroke his back. “You’re such a good boy. I’m so proud of you,” I whisper as my eyes begin to droop, and I fall asleep.
A few hours later, my phone rings on the side table, jolting me awake. I reach above my head and grab it, noticing Gabe’s face filling my screen with an incoming video call. A quick glance at the time tells me they are minutes away from hitting the ice for their game.
Staying in my lying-down position on the couch, I swipe to answer the call and smile when my handsome boy comes into view. “Hi, baby.”
“There’s my pretty girl.” He beams for a second before it drops, and a frown appears along his forehead. “Baby… what’s wrong?”
My eyes well with tears at how quickly he picked up on my mood. “I’m okay. I promise, nothing to worry about…” My voice wobbles as I try to hold it together for them. I don’t want them to be distracted before a game, even if it’s a friendly one.
“Oh no… is it that time of the month?” he asks in a soft voice filled with concern.
Noah suddenly pops into the frame as well, looking displeased. “Why didn’t you tell me this morning when I called you?”
“Because I didn’t want you two to worry about me while you’re away. I’m okay, I took my pills, and I have the heating pads on.” I try to smile, but it’s tight and weak.
“Kitten, you look pale as fuck, and you’re clearly sweating. You aren’t doing okay. You should have said something.”
“And what would you have done? I’m here, and you guys are in Boston.” I laugh with little humor, then instantly regret it when my stomach cramps up and pain shoots through my abdomen. “Ahh…” I scrunch my face and curl into a ball.
“Fuuuck…” Gabe looks on the verge of saying, ‘fuck it,’and marching out of that arena to get to me, while Noah looks down furiously at his phone.
“I’ll be okay, I’m due for another dose, and it will be over by tomorrow morning.”I try to reassure them some more, but they aren’t even listening to me anymore. Gabe still holds the phone but looks over at what Noah is doing. “Guys, it’s fine, I swe—”
“Aubrey will be over in fifteen minutes,” Noah finally speaks as they both look up with relief.
“Babe, you don’t need to do that,” I tell him, even though my heart warms at the action.
“I do. There is no way we’re going to leave our girlfriend in pain all alone. So, it’s either Aubrey or Marcos and Ricky. You pick,” he says sternly, not taking no for an answer.
“Okay, yeah. I’d prefer Aubrey.”
“That’s what I thought.” They both look up at the same time, someone calling their attention.
“Baby, we have to go. But we’ll call you when we get to our room tonight.” Gabe smiles with warmth.
“Okay, have a great game. Pretty Boy, block all those shots. Casanova, kick some ass.” I giggle softly.
“It’s a friendly game.” Noah chuckles.
“And will that stop you from sending someone sailing into the boards?” I quirk a brow.
He laughs. “Absolutely not.”
“That’s what I thought. I love you both, have fun, and I can’t wait to talk to you tonight.” I blow them a kiss.
