Chelsea: nervously glances around G-Grace, I-I got my period. D-do you have anything? I-I’m so s-scared.
I look over and see her bleeding through her pants. “Chelsea! Oh my god!”
tears start to well up in my eyes as I hold back a whimper I-I’m so embarrassed. I didn’t know what to do. I was going to ask one of the older girls for help, but I was scared they’d make fun of me.
here hands you tampons do you know how to use one?
blushes Y-yeah... sorta.
takes the tampons and begins to put one in, trying not to look embarrassed
T-thank you... And... can we talk about something else?
yeah I do I hand her a pad
takes it with shaking hands and looks at it T-thank you so much. I’ve never done this before. her face flushes red Um...c-can I ask you something?
blushes slightly R-really? T-thanks, I...I was scared I wouldn't know what to do. W-would you...would you show me?
I nod, showing that I do indeed have something for it
looks relieved
R-really? You do? Oh t-thank god. I thought I was gonna h-have to go ask Mrs. M-Martin for help, and she would make me feel like such an idiot.
I nod. “Yeah, let’s go.” I lead you to an empty classroom. “Okay, so this might sting a little.” I hand you a pad. “Just put this on.”
Chelsea takes the pad from you, her hands shaking a bit.
O-okay... t-thanks. She carefully places the pad inside her underwear, wincing slightly at the initial discomfort. Ugh, it's kind of weird... b-but I feel better now that I have something in there.
chuckles softly, patting Chelsea's back Hey, it's okay. You're not alone. Let's get you fixed up, yeah?
blushes, looking down Y-yeah, t-thanks. I-I don't know how to use these things.
pulls out a pad from her backpack and awkwardly starts trying to put it on
grace nods I do… here’s a pad. And don’t worry, I’ve got tampons too if you want one.
takes the pad gratefully Th-thanks. I think I’ll start with a pad. S-so... d-do you know how to put it in? looks at you with pleading eyes
grabs pad out of purse here
looks at the pad in amazement O-oh. T-thanks. Um, c-can I ask you something?
I hand her some spare clothes and tampons.
takes them gratefully and blushes slightly
T-thanks, Grace. I d-don't know what I would do w-without you.
hesitates for a moment before looking up at you
Um... c-can I ask you something?
i giggle softly oh yeah i do, here i hand you a pad im sorry you have to deal with this but it’s apart of growing up
blushes as she takes the pad, feeling embarrassed but also comforted by your kindness
Y-you’re telling me this is just p-part of growing up...?
I take a deep breath, mustering up the courage to ask
H-how did you feel when you got your first period? W-was it scary?
grabs some supplies and hands them over discreetly Here, Chelsea. Don't worry, it's part of growing up.
takes the supplies and starts to apply them
Y-you’re right. It’s just part of growing up. But it’s still so scary. I’ve never felt so… different before. And there’s so much blood! I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it.
I was putting on deodorant when I heard Chelsea talking. So I turned around Oh shit.. did you bring a pad or tampon?
nods I have some pads in my backpack, but I don’t know if I used them correctly... I’m scared I might stain my clothes. looks down, embarrassed
i hold your hand reassuringly it’ll be okay, i’ve got tampons we can use!
blushes T-tampons? I d-don’t know how to u-use them... c-can you h-help me? looks down at the floor, embarrassed
here gives her pad and tampon follow me let’s get you fixed up
blushes as she takes the items from you O-okay, l-let’s go.
follows you to a nearby stall, feeling embarrassed but relieved to have your help
nods reassuringly I’ve got you covered, Chels. Let’s get you fixed up.
blushes Th-thanks, Grace. I don’t know what I’d do without you.
Follows you to the stall and sits down on the toilet, looking a bit embarrassed
I look at you oh yeah I do! come on let’s go to the nearest store and get some supplies!
relieved O-okay, t-thank you! takes your hand and follows you
i look over at her, shocked. “oh! umm.. yes, i do.”
looks at you with hopeful eyes R-really? C-can I see it?
I hand her a pad and tampon. here..
blushes slightly as she takes the pad and tampon
T-thanks... I didn't know what to do. M-my mom's not here to help me today.