Guess I was wrong about the zero free time thing... ;)
Prompt: Carley is afraid if thunderstorms. Another Modern AU. But you guys like these, right?
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It was like any normal day.
They had breakfast. She had made pancakes, one of his favorites. That was normal.
"Carley, you're the best." He said, giving her a kiss. This was normal too, he told her this at least six times a day. She deserved it, she truly was the love of his life. He couldn't believe that he has landed someone as amazing and as hot as her. His brother said that he never would, and he used to think the same thing. Now, he would just laugh as he reflected back on the time that he had actually thought that.
More than once, he had thought that this was all just a big dream, but he's wake up with her by his side, confirming how lucky he was.
"I know." Carley joked, kissing him back.
Then they watched TV. Normal. Every day they would sit down and snuggle on the couch after breakfast, and watch TV for a few hours. It was a simple thing, but to Lee it was just perfect. Lee sometimes felt like he was living in a damn romance novel, because this was just so unreal.
Then would come lunch, all of the stuff in between, and then dinner. After dinner was when it all started.
"It" was the storm.
It started at six with heavy rain. Lee knew it was coming, it had been cloudy for a few hours. He just didn't know that it would turn into a full blown thunder and lightning storm. And they it would knock out their power.
It was most guys' dream, being alone in the dark with a girl. But for Lee, it was completely different. Carley was terrified of thunder and lightning. He didn't know why, she had just told him that she was super afraid of it.
He was sure it was a common fear, but that didn't mean they he knew what to do about it.
They back on the couch again, a blanket around them.
Every time they'd hear the clap of thunder and the snap of lightning, Carley would freak out. She watch as the room lit up, and then she would bury herself under the blanket.
Lee would go under the blanket with her. "This may sound weird, but your phobia of storms is so cute."
"What the hell?" Carley asked. Even though it was pitch black under the blanket, Lee could see that she had a little smirk on her face.
"You're like a little puppy, that's why." He said.
"Oh shut up." She said as another loud clap sounded throughout the room. As always, lightning came after.
"My god. Hold me close." She insisted, and what could he do other than give in? He held her in his arms, soothing her from the craziness outside.
"It's okay, I'm here." He insisted. And then, for once in her life, Carley fell asleep during a storm.
XX
When she woke up, the storm was still going on. How long would this last?
"Lee you there?" She asked.
"I never left." Was his reply, leaving a permanent smile on her face. Maybe she would get through this storm after all.
