Pride Month 2021 (one shots)

Thunderstorm

Gay: Men being sexually attracted to men. Or just a general term for homosexuality.

I'm scared to death of thunderstorms. The wind, rain pounding on the roof, the unpredictability of the thunder and lightning. It all scares me.

So when I heard there was going to be the worst thunderstorm in years tonight, I panicked, but he was there.

My best friend, my whole world. Boy am I glad I married him.

He sat with me while I rode out my panic attack and made us tea. He kept telling me that everything will be fine.

I don't believe him really, but I find comfort in knowing he's here.

I'm dreading going to sleep tonight and I watch the clock tick slowly, feeling my eyes get heavier, my body traitorously getting tired.

I have to sleep. He takes my hand and leads me to our bedroom, tucking me in like a child.

I apologize for acting so immaturely, but he just smiles and says:

"Don't apologize for being scared. We're all scared of something. You're fear is just as valid as a fear of the dark or clowns."

He kisses me lightly and climbs into bed next to me. I burrow close to him, relaxing into his warmth.

I don't know how much time has passed, but a loud CRASH of thunder has me sitting bolt upright, heart pounding all over my body.

He sits up next to me, rubbing his eyes. He pushes the hair from my face. He traces figure-eights on my shoulder, pulling my senses away from panic and back to him. To us.

I turn to him, tears stinging my eyes.

He lays back down, motioning for me to rest my head in his chest.

"Don't worry, the thunder is just my heart. Sometimes it beats a little loud, but that's when I think of how much I love you."

With that, we both fall into a peaceful sleep.

End

I hope y'all enjoyed this! I know it was different and a little shorter than usual, but the idea popped into my head and I couldn't get it out! Let me know if y'all want different versions using different pronouns because I'm totally open to that! Come back tomorrow for another pride story! Stay hydrated and STAY GAY

~H❤️