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Albert DaSilva - Thunderstorms

When I see the first crack of lightning, I know thunder will soon follow.

I rush through the lodge, hoping to find Albert before it does.

He is terrified of thunderstorms.

I wince as I hear thunder crackle outside.

"Fuck" I mumble, still trying to find my best friend.

I open the door to one of the bunk rooms, and there's Albert, sitting on the floor, back against his bed.

His knees are to his chest, his head on his knees.

I see him shaking, so I sit next to him.

"Hey, Al, I'm here" I say softly.

His head snaps up to look at me, and he holds his arms out to me.

I crawl into his lap, and his arms wrap around me tight.

I look at his face, and in the dim lighting I can see tear tracks on his cheeks.

I gently cup his face with my hands, using my thumbs to wipe his tears.

There's another crack of lightning that illuminates the room, and I know I have about 10 seconds until the next crack of thunder.

Right as the thunder cracks, I kiss him. I don't know why, really. Well. I do. I love Albert with everything in me.

But I don't know why I chose to kiss him right now, but he's kissing me back so I'd assume he doesn't mind it.

His hands thread through my hair, my arms resting on his shoulders.

We break apart after a few seconds, and in the dull lighting, I can see him smiling.

I run my fingers through his auburn hair and he leans into my touch.

Then there's another crackle of thunder.

He jumps aggressively, almost knocking me out of his lap and i feel his heart rate spike.

"S-sorry" He whispers.

"Its ok Al" I respond, threading my fingers back through his hair.

He pulls me back in for another kiss, and we spend the rest of the night just cuddling and giving each other small kisses, even long after the storm is over.