Chapter 20 - The Red Flag Situation

>Maya

Facing Yohan was a bit awkward but I decided to play it cool and pretend that nothing had happened between us.

I wanted to take things slow. Naturally build up things and then decide if I really liked him or not.

I went down and started making breakfast. There was a slight pang of pain in my tummy but I didn’t let it bother me.

When Yohan came out of his room he paused for a moment when he saw me but then decided to approach me.

“Maya?” He called out to me from the other side of the counter while I stood in the kitchen.

“Yes?” I turned and smiled at him. He was a bit taken aback by my reaction.

“About yesterday-”

“Yesterday?” I cut his words, “What about yesterday? Did something happen?” I maintained my smile while he just stared at me.

He licked his lips and sighed, “No.” He shook his head, “It’s nothing.” He got what I wanted to do but also seemed a bit disappointed.

I continued to work as he began to leave but all of the sudden he paused again. My back was against him so from the corner of my eyes I saw him sniff something and I wondered if I burnt the eggs but they seemed fine when I looked at them in the pan.

“Are you okay?” He asked suddenly and I turned my head towards him.

“Yea. Why?” Why the sudden question? It felt sort of strange.

“Ah…” He scratched his cheek as he searched for words. It felt like he wasn’t sure what to say to me. He glanced at my pants and then turned his face away, “You forgot something in the bathroom.”

“I did?”

“Yeah. I think it might be important so take a look.” He kept his eyes away while he scratched the back of his head, “I’ll go get some milk. We ran out of it last night.”

“Okay.”

Without any delay he went out while I took the eggs out of the pan and placed them on the plate.

We’re out of milk? I wondered and opened the fridge but we still had two full packs of it.

Did he not know?

Hmmm. Maybe he just wants some flavoured milk?

I closed the fridge and wondered what I left in the bathroom? I don’t remember leaving anything there. Casually and relaxed I walked to the bathroom and looked around but saw nothing.

It was clean like usual so I got confused.

I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my own unsure face.

“What did you leave in here?” I asked my mirror self when suddenly I spotted something in the reflection.

My eyes went wide as I turned half my body around.

It wasn’t anything in the bathroom.

It was on me.

A stain of blood on the back of my pants.

…

Fuuuuucccckkkkk!!!

God! He saw this!?!!

I remembered his actions.

Yes! He did!!

No wonders he made the excuse about milk!

Oh My GOD!!

I ran out of the bathroom, straight to my room to get my pads but that was when I received another shock.

I was out of pads.

I stood in my place, completely still and took a deep breath. Then screamed internally.

What now?!!

This was already embarrassing enough, having a blood stain in front of a guy, now he’s my only choice as well!

Back in the dorms you could just borrow from any girl if there was an emergency and then go out and buy a pack yourself but that situation has completely changed!

How the hell did it slip my mind so easily? Is it because I’m not used to it? I’ve stayed in dorms since high school but still, I was sure I had some pads with me…

I can’t believe I was so stupid that I didn’t even check when I knew my periods were close. I even had a belly ache as soon as I woke up, I shouldn’t have ignored it!

I sighed and grabbed my phone.

I got them four days early but still, it’s my fault I’m in this situation. This has never happened before. I placed my hand on my forehead. Why does every embarrassing thing happen when Yohan is around?

I took a deep breath and called Yohan.

“Hello?” He picked up immediately and I tensed up.

“A-um Yohan?” This was very embarrassing for me. Very. Very embarrassing.

“Yes?” He talked normally.

“Are you at the store?”

“Yeah. Is there something you want?”

“Yes…” My voice tone got a lot lighter as I hesitated, “Some period pads….” I practically whispered the words but what could I do? I was so embarrassed I could die!

“Sure.” He answered, “I’ll bring a pack. Anything else?” His voice seemed so gentle I got even more shy, “No…”

“Okay then. I’ll be back in a bit.” He ended the call and I realized my heart was beating quite fast.

I knew the reason why. It was because of his behaviour. He did his best to make sure I wasn’t uncomfortable as he pointed it out for me and even left the house for me. Moreover he wasn’t a tad bit displeased when I asked him for this favour.

Most guys would never do it. Yet he not only agreed but also asked if I was in need of anything else.

My heart.

I clenched my shirt over my chest.

It was beating fast for him. How is he like that? So soft yet so mature?

I got myself a new pair of clothes and went into the bathroom. When Yohan arrived he simply knocked on the bathroom door once and when I opened the door to peek outside, he wasn’t there. Instead the shopping bag was hanging on the door handle.

After changing I went to my room. I didn’t see Yohan since he was probably in his room. It was sunday so neither of us had anywhere to go but he was being considerate of me and decided not to leave me alone.

As I closed the door behind me I noticed something on the bed. I walked to the edge of the bed and found a shopping bag filled with chocolates and other sweet stuff.

I bit my lower lip while trying to suppress a smile.

Oh Yohan…

My heart melted at his actions.

Just how sweet can you be?