We are camping in the mountains. It's been a beautiful day of hiking, swimming and a quiet picnic. We returned to camp and decided to take a nap before dinner. I don't know how long we've been asleep... hours? I am awakened by a not-to-distant roll of thunder.
I love storms. They pull at something primal in me. I am excited, but I know that being in a tent on top of a mountain in a storm could be a frightening experience.
I nudge you, "Babe...Babe, wake up... there's a storm coming."
"What?" you whisper, still half asleep. Another clap of of thunder, closer this time, and you are fully awake.
"Wow, sounds like we may be in for it." you say as you pull me closer to your side.
I snuggle in, my head on your shoulder, my arm across your chest. Your hand lightly drawing lazy circles on my upper arm.
"It will be fine, these storms never last very long." you reassure me.
"You know what storms do to me, but it's still scary being up here in a tent." I reply.