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Jesper was going home after a long day at work, their stomach was hurting without them really knowing why. Or maybe they did knew. But they didn't want to think about that possibility. They opened the door and were greeted by the smell of the dinner Wylan was making.
They removed their shoes and joined him in the kitchen, wrapping their arms around him. Wylan let out a surprised gasp, before turning to face his partner, holding them tighter, inhaling their scent.
"Hi darling, how are you?" He asked gently, kissing Jesper's cheek.
Jesper whined, relaxing in the safety of their flat, allowing themself to drop the mask they had been wearing all day. "My stomach hurts", they stated, matter-of-factly.
"Oh, I'm sorry baby, any reasons why?", answered Wylan, looking into Jesper's brown eyes.
"'M probably going to get my period very soon" they pouted, resting their head on Wylan's shoulder.
"That sucks" Wylan sympathized, "would some cuddles help maybe?"
Jesper smirked, "is that really a question?"
Wylan giggled, "well, yes it was, but now i think i got my answer. Let me finish up some stuff yeah? I'll warm you a water bottle and i'll bring you some snacks while you look all pretty on the bed, how does that sound?"
Jesper whined at the term of endearment, and Wylan, understanding immediately, changed his last sentence. "Sorry, looking all handsome. Better?" He added with a little smile.
Jesper nodded and kissed Wylan's forehead. "Thank you so much, I love you"
"I love you too", answered Wylan, leaning into the kiss, deepening it a little, but not too much to not push past what Jesper was comfortable doing.
They parted, and Jesper went on the bed, laying down in a starfish form on it. Their cat, Milo went laying on their stomach, exactly where it hurt them, applying a much needed pressure and heat to where the pain was.
When Wylan came with a little tray with 2 portions of dinner and Jesper's favourite crackers, some meds and the hot water bottle, he smiled at the sight, asking Jesper for their consent before snapping a quick picture.
"You were too long and got replaced" joked Jesper, pointing at the cat, who was now purring.
"I can see that" answered Wylan, raising an eyebrow. "Am i still allowed to lay down next to Their Majesty?" he said, a laugh on his lips.
"You may" answered Jesper in a very serious way, before their giggling betrayed them.
Wylan came closer, putting the tray on the nightstand and laying down next to Jesper, putting his head on Jesper' chest.
"Okay?" He still asked, before settling completely. When Jesper agreed with a quiet sound, Wylan shifted to be more comfortable and started playing with Jesper's collar.
Jesper had put a random show on the TV that mostly served as a background noise.
"And you? How was your day? Forgot to ask" they asked sheepishly, after a moment.
"It was okay," smiled Wylan "i met my PHD supervisor today, she seems really nice, and didn't seem to have problems with my accommodations"
Because yes Wylan was doing a PHD in chemistry, because he was smart like that. Jesper was so proud of him. Something that they didn’t hesitate to mention often, like they did just now. Wylan hid his face in the crook of Jesper's neck, mumbling a thank you. It was still hard for him to accept praise and appreciation but he was doing better every time.
After a moment, Wylan cleared his throat.
"Jes? Don't you think it's a good idea to change now? It'll be less overwhelming if you don't have to deal with blood or your clothes or sheets no?"
"Oh right yeah, you don't like the mess, sorry" said Jesper, trying to sit up, earning a hiss from the cat.
"No, no" Wylan shook his head, "it's not about that. You don't have to change now, i just thought it would be more comfortable for you."
"Yeah probably, i don't really want to move though, or to see it" they answered with a groan.
Wylan hummed, I can help you if you want?"
"Wy that's gross"
"Not really no" Wylan answered, stroking gently Jesper's scalp but he could still see that Jesper was uncomfortable, so he dropped the topic.
"Sorry" whispered Jesper.
"it's alright" Wylan whispered back.
"I just hate it, it has not even started yet and it's already making me upset."
Wylan, nodded, listening carefully, kissed their temple, wishing he could do more to help with the uneasiness. He took the tray from the nightstand and put it between them.
"Want something to eat? it might need to be heated up a little, though" said Wylan, before taking a bite and making a face. "It definitely needs to be heated up a it, I'll be right back". he added, smiling at Jesper, taking the plates and leaving for the kitchen.
Jesper smiled back, usually they didn't really like people taking care of them, it felt suffocating, too much, but never with Wylan. Wylan made them feel loved and precious. They didn't mind that. Especially in situations like this.
They took some meds, popping them in their mouth and swallowing them with the water that was in their nightstand, grimacing at the taste, it had probably stayed there for days.
Wylan came back with the plates and put them on the tray, and Jesper had the urge to kiss him. When Wylan sat down next to them, they took advantage of that to steal a kiss, humming when they lips met.
"Thank you so much" they said, when they pulled away, looking at their boyfriend in awe.
"You're welcome" smiled Wylan "Now eat your food before it gets cold again."
"Yes captain" answered Jesper, a playful smile on their lips, and then took a bite, letting out an exclamation at how good the food was. "That's really good" they said, their mouth full.
"You're disgusting" Wylan chuckled , "but thank you" he then added. Since he has been out of his father's house, he had tried different hobbies, and cooking has been one of those he liked the most, with drawing and playing piano of course.
After they ate, Jesper put the dirty dishes on the ground and buried their head on Wylan's chest.
"Can we take a bath?" they asked, their voice muffled by the fabric.
"Together?" Wylan raised an eyebrow.
Jesper hummed, "yeah, with bubbles".
Wylan chuckled, "of course, i wouldn't expect less of you"
"In a bit though, I'm going to do the dishes now" said Jesper, standing up.
"Are you sure? i can do them it's alright"
Jesper shook their head, and smiled, "no, it's okay. I feel a little better already, and you did so much. Rest for a bit", they leaned to kiss their boyfriend's cheek.
They then went in the kitchen, quickly wiping off the counter, and washed the few dishes that Wylan had left in the sink, and put the rest in the dishwasher.
When they came back in the bedroom, they couldn't find Wylan on the bed, but they heard the sound of water rushing in the bathroom. They rolled their eyes and joined their boyfriend.
"I told you to rest, this could have waited" they groaned.
"Sorry" smiled Wylan, even though he didn't look sorry at all, if you asked Jesper.
"Hmm you're lucky you're cute" laughed Jesper, getting both of their pajamas and menstruation products for them. They let some towels next to the heater so they could be warm when they'll get out, and then they started undressing as Wylan was putting the product for the bubbles in the bathtub, filling the room with the gentle scent of lavender.
When they were both ready, Jesper sat in the bathtub, sighing happily when the hot water hit their body, and then opened their arms so Wylan could sit between their legs. Wylan was not used to shower with water that hot though, so he hissed when he got inside the bathtub entirely, sticking out his tongue at Jesper when they laughed at him.
Jesper had put some classical music, and they were silent for a while, just listening to the soft notes. Wylan was humming along, stimming lightly on the edge of the bathtub, as if he was sat at his piano, while Jesper was massaging his hair gently. They felt so peaceful there, and their body finally started to relax.
They stayed like that until the water got cold, and then Jesper wrapped Wylan in a towel, taking advantage of the fact that Wylan's arms were stuck to steal a kiss once again. When they were dry, they changed in their matching pajamas, Jesper had found them a while ago pajamas with Snoopy and Woodstock on it, and it was their favourite so they often (always) wore these ones.
When they finally crawled into bed, it was pretty late, so Wylan turned the lights off, and they soon drifted into sleep, holding each other. Jesper knew that it was only the start, and that the pit in their stomach won't leave them all week, but at least tonight they were feeling better.