holding you through the storm (Patreon)

you are standing at the window, your silhouette framed by the glow of the streetlights breaking through the rain. it has been storming on and off all day, but now, as the night deepens, the rain comes harder and the wind louder. i notice how your hands grip your arms tightly, how your eyes flicker between the patterns of light and shadow cast on the street below. you are worried about the wind, the rain, the possibility of losing power, and it shows in every quiet movement. i come up behind you, sliding my arms around your waist, and rest my chin on your shoulder. you lean back into me, and i speak softly, reassuring you that everything will be alright, that we are safe, and that i will take care of you no matter what. slowly, the tension in your body begins to ease as the storm outside feels a little less close, and together we stay, you finding comfort in my arms as the rain continues to fall.