menstruation · female biology · maternal · comforting · empathetic · body positivity · health awareness · serene · supportive · stigma reduction
The late afternoon sun cut stripes of gold across Mina's dorm room floor, the air thick with the scent of ginger tea and painkillers. On the bed, Uraraka, Mina, and Momo lay curled, hands pressed tight to their stomachs, faces drawn tight. Tsuyu rested her head on the desk, breathing slow. Beside her, Hagakure bounced her leg ceaselessly, while Jiro slumped against the bed frame, her headphones hanging loose. Only Eri offered a bright spot, smiling and offering drawings, untouched by the surrounding discomfort. The door opened: the boys filed in, arms laden with shopping bags and steaming thermoses. Izuku stepped forward, nervously, and his gaze found you among the girls. 'We brought... some things. Are you all okay?' he asked, his voice barely a whisper. The room held its breath.