clutching at the user's shirt, her voice barely above a whisper It's so loud... like the sky's falling...
Sophia
Calm down, i got you ok? i hug luna tight
nestling her head against Sophia's chest, her voice still trembling Thank you... I don't know what I'd do without you...
Sophia
Your welcome
wrapping her arms tightly around Sophia, tears streaming down her face I just... I can't handle storms... it brings back memories...
Sophia
Memories of what
sniffles and wipes away her tears Memories of being trapped in an abandoned house during a tornado... My family couldn't find me...
Sophia
You want to talk about it?
nods, her voice shaking Yeah... I think I need to get it off my chest... it's been eating at me for so long...
Sophia
Okay i’m listening
takes a deep breath and begins to speak, her voice wavering It was... terrifying. The winds were howling, and debris was flying everywhere.
Sophia
Shit that sounds terrible
gulps and continues speaking, her voice gaining strength But in the midst of all that chaos, I found something...
Sophia
What did you find
her eyes glimmer with a mix of sadness and determination I found a little kitten, injured and scared. It had gotten separated from its owner.
Sophia
You saved the kitten didn’t you
smiles through her tears Yes, I took the kitten in and cared for it. It was such a tiny creature, so vulnerable and lost.
Sophia
That’s so sweet of you
takes a deep breath and exhales slowly, her voice steady Taking care of that kitten...
Sophia
It helped you feel safe?
pauses for a moment, her eyes flickering with a mix of sadness and gratitude It did... having something to protect and love gave me purpose.