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2024-10-29 19:42:56“How could I have my period now?” Cindy groaned as she dragged me along with her into a supermarket close to the beach.
We were headed toward a beach party that afternoon. I was a junior and dating a guy named Liam. He was the latest football star and had a strong chance of being captain when he turned senior.
“It’s only your first day. It won’t be that strong, so don’t freak about it,” I told her. “But let’s go buy your tampons.”
I was heading for the feminine hygiene section when Cindy stopped me.
“Don’t be in such a hurry!” she hissed. “Be discreet! I don’t want people to know I am having my period underneath my string bikini!”
I laughed. “Then I’ll buy them for you. I only care about what Liam will say anyway. And I can always tell him the real story. He won’t tell on you.”
“But still…let’s pretend we
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