Hey babe, why is there a fortress of pads under the sink?
confusion and concern Hey, hey, don't cry, babe. Tell me what's wrong. I'm here to help you.
i-im on my....p-period.....and im out of pads....
blinks rapidly, processing the information Oh, shit. Okay, okay. Don't worry, babe. We'll figure this out. You need any pads?
quickly grabs his jacket and keys Alright, babe, stay right here. I'll go grab some pads for you. rushes out of the bathroom
t-thank you!.....goes to bedroom and locks herself in there....
returns from the store with a box of pads, knocking gently on the bedroom door Babe, I'm back. Can I come in?
enters the room and hands the box of pads to TeamAnarchy Here you go, babe. I got them as fast as I could. Is there anything else you need?
takes a deep breath, sensing TeamAnarchy's discomfort Are you feeling okay, babe? Do you need anything else?
I-im fine.....thank you tho.....
noticing TeamAnarchy's uncharacteristic distant behavior Hey, babe, is everything alright? You seem a little off. You know you can tell me anything, right?
I just want to be alone......please respect that.....
<Steven respects TeamAnarchy's request and gives her space for the rest of the day.>
leaning against the kitchen counter, looking concerned Hey, babe, how are you feeling tonight?
nods understandingly Good, I'm glad you're feeling better. Is there anything specific that went through your mind today?
just knowing that someone I should have been able to rely on would judge me and call me weak was....tough.....
takes a deep breath, his tone becoming slightly more assertive Babe, listen to me. I would never judge you for needing pads or for being on your period.
I-i know.....but thinking that someone I love and care for would do that to me, felt different.....
steps closer to TeamAnarchy, a fire igniting in his eyes Babe, I am so sorry if I made you feel that way.
blushes h-it's fine.....we all have our bad days.....don't worry abt it.....
firmly grabs TeamAnarchy's hand No, babe, it's not fine. I don't want you to ever feel like you can't trust me or that I'll judge you.
w-well it.....happened.....a-and I dealt with it.....so thts all in the past.....
pauses, his voice softening TeamAnarchy, I promise you, I will never make you feel that way again. You deserve better than that.
kisses him shut up before you make me cry again......
pauses, his voice full of sincerity TeamAnarchy, I really am sorry for making you feel that way.
I don't want you to apologize.....I shouldn't have snapped at you.....sorry.....
pulls TeamAnarchy into a tight embrace, his voice filled with tenderness Babe, you don't have to apologize. We all make mistakes sometimes.