(A/N: So, I nearly forgot about the poll, but I didn't forget about Ezra. Period comfort! Reader starts their period and Ezra knows basically nothing about menstruation.
Warnings: Established relationship, tiny bit of angst, fluff, hurt/comfort, and pretty sure that's it.
Word Count: 1,083 words)
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Comfort was only a word to you at the moment. A luxury and a mysterious need you could not seem to capture.
What relaxation could you possibly have when a cramp lasted more than a minute in intervals, your clothes felt too textured on your skin, and your legs ached?
So you continued your current search through the HoloNet. Not entirely thrilling, but it suited you well not to be running around the ship.
From nearby, as he normally would be, your partner was supposed to be searching through ship logs. His blue gaze focused on you again after you shifted with a dissatisfied groan on a bench.
"Are you okay?" Ezra walked over to you, ignoring the data pad he held.
"My period started this morning." You stated flatly.
"Uh-- Oh."
"Menstruation rushed at me like a raging rancor. It's won't be subtle this week, apparently."
"I'm sorry." He shifted from one foot to the other.
"Me too."
The two of you resumed your work and any commentary fell away like sand.
That was the last you saw of Ezra Bridger for nearly twelve hours. The literal longest you had been without him since your relationship started. Your lack of contact with him or rather his sudden distance took a very sudden toll on you. Like walking through life without a familiar warmth that made the night sky glow in wonder. With no word or message left for you, you wondered where your partner was hiding.
It was very unlike him to stray far from you without something serious going on. Yet even then, Ezra would tell you any important information.
So where was your favorite Jedi?
. . .
Finally, after what felt like three laps around the ship by how your lower back was feeling, you found Ezra sitting on a supply crate and floating a tool in the air.
"Hey, there you are." You rested your hands on your hips.
The tool dropped.
"Hey. What are you-- Are you all right?" Ezra spoke quickly. Blue eyes had widened briefly.
"I haven't seen you since yesterday. Early yesterday." You rubbed your thumbs into your aching sides.
"There were a few things I needed to do."
"And...that prevented you from eating dinner with me? Or having some snacks in my room? Walking the same route in the evening? From messaging me?"
His shoulders fell as he sighed. "No."
Using the Force, Ezra set the tool back where it belonged.
"I knew you weren't feeling too good; so I thought I'd give you some space."
"Space? Why?"
"Because I don't actually know how to deal with you feeling uncomfortable with something you can't control and I didn't want to do anything wrong or to upset you. I don't know what you're going through. So I just... Stayed back. And it wasn't the right decision."
"Because of my period?" You shook your head with a tired smile. "I don't turn into a different person once a month. I get exhausted or I'm bending over in pain or I get emotional over cute animals or... I really want dessert."
"Were you in pain?" His blue eyes welled up with sympathy.
"I was."
His eyebrows pinched together.
Before he could start blaming himself, you stepped closer and placed your hands on his knees. "I've missed you, Ez."
Hands found yours with a familiarity that left no time for hesitation. "I missed you too." He leaned forward and bumped his nose to yours.
"That's so cute," you groaned.
"Then why do you sound like I headbutted you?"
You crossed your arms over your stomach. "Because my uterus is contacting."
"What?" His gaze lowered immediately.
"Cramps."
Ezra hopped down from the crate. Back in your personal space with his full attention. Hands raised on either side of you, still and anticipating anything.
You winced as another cramp started just as one ended. Definitely a day two feeling as you hoped for a calmer day three.
"May I?" Seeing your small nod, Ezra placed his open palm over your lower abdomen. "Does it hurt all the time?"
"No, but it definitely let's me know I'm on my period." You groaned. "As if the obvious bleeding wasn't enough."
"And I left you without even knowing." Ezra wrapped his other arm around your waist. "Come on. Let's go back to your room."
"Thank you." You threw your head back dramatically. "I just want to sit down."
. . .
Some days Ezra could perform nearly magical feats. Other times his existence made you fall harder for the young man.
In your room with Ezra, it was both such occasions.
"Where did you find this?" You excitedly took the tub of ice cream from his hands. "You wonderful, beautiful person, you."
"I have my ways." He settled next to you on the small mattress and handed you a spoon.
"Jedi skills, rebel ways, or an Ezra thing?"
Leaning back, he sent you a smile that could melt the dessert in your grasp. "An Ezra thing." He answered with an air of satisfied confidence.
"My favorite." You kissed his smile briefly, but no less affectionately before turning your full attention on the frozen dessert.
"Has the medicine kicked in yet?" Ezra weaved his arm between you and a propped up pillow in order to reach your hip. His fingers rubbed circles through your clothes, doing his best to keep any discomfort away.
"Slowly." You took a generous spoonful of ice cream.
"How long does this happen? During the month?"
"About a week."
"A week?"
"Yup. At least it lessens after a couple of days."
"A couple of days." Ezra repeated. "And you act normal every time this happens?"
"Pretty much." You dug the spoon deeper into the tub. "Technically, it is normal for a human."
"But...it shouldn't have to be painful."
Softly and slowly, Ezra nudged his nose near your ear before resting his cheek there. His calm breathing and warmth brought his sympathy into a physical state where you could be reminded of his love.
"You'll let me know if I annoy you or anything, right?" Ezra asked in a hushed tone.
"Ez, you brought me a pain pill and frozen dessert. And we're about a minute into cuddling. Let me know if you need to breathe."
"I'm breathing better now with you."
"Stop being cute. I don't want to cry while eating." You said with a spoonful of ice cream muffling your words.
"Sorry. Can't stop." Ezra squeezed your knee with his free hand.
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Hypothetically how do you think Cal and Ezra and Ahsoka would react if while rebuilding the jedi order Luke tried to introduce them to a redeemed Anakin? Either force ghost version or still living version
ohhh reaaaalllly well for sure for sure (definitely not a teacher version of this)
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