She resists until I put my arms around her and tug her closer. I pull her tight against my chest, curling my body over hers like a human shield for the storm. Water runs down my back, soaking me through, but her warmth comforts me from the other side. Thunder cracks overhead, loud enough to rattle your teeth. I murmur in her ear, trying to soothe her. “It’s okay. I got you. It’s almost over.”
her protector 🥹
