Gwen's PovThe next morning felt like punishment, for God knows what.My nose was stuffy, my throat scratchy, and every few minutes I let out a sneeze that rattled my brain. On top of that, my period was creeping in like an unwelcome guest, bringing with it the usual cramps and that heavy, achy feeling in my lower belly. I hated this time of the month. Everything always felt ten times worse.I dragged myself to class anyway, bundled in a hoodie and scarf, determined not to miss another lecture. Alex… Dr. Thorne was already at the front when I slipped in late. I kept my head down, tissues clutched in my hand, and tried to focus. But halfway through, my stomach started cramping badly. I shifted in my seat, biting my lip, but the pain only grew sharper.By the time class ended, I was done. I packed my things slowly and headed straight home, sniffling the whole way. The journey felt endless. When I finally made it inside my apartment, I kicked off my shoes, changed into soft pajamas, an
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