I couldn't believe it. The weatherman had actually predicted the weather... correctly! There's a storm. No wimpy, rain pattering against the windows, wind rustling the leaves shower, but an intoxicating, lightning infused, deafening thunder, pounding wind storm. I hate weather. I hate the rain, and I really hate thunder. I always felt like Mother Nature had it in for me.
I had woken up at a crack in the sky, and felt like I'd been lying here for hours. Taking deep calming breaths I tried to be adult about the situation. It wasn't working. I hate this. I hate it, hate it, hate it.
A small sob escaped my throat when the wind howled, pushing tree limbs against the side of the house in a pounding rhythm. I'd tried so hard not to wake you. I had wanted so much to get over this stupid little fear, but slowly you turned toward me. You encircled me in your arms, rubbing my back, calming me down. Mother Nature may be as trustworthy as an Enron accountant, but you I love. You I know would never let anything happen to me.