Safe (Sooshu)
Short Stories CollectionShuhua hates the thunder since she was little. The roaring sound makes her uneasy and gives night mare to her. Flashes of lightings causes her body to tremble.
That night is another night of suffering for Shuhua as the sound of thunders roars inside her room. She clutches her blanket tightly, afraid that the thunder can harm her.
Beads of sweat started to form on her forehead eventhough it's cold. Her eyes were tightly shut, not wanting to she the sharp flashes of lighting from her window.
She can't move nor breathe normally as her body shakes in fear. Tear drops began to fall from her eyes as she's hopelessly praying for the thunder to stop.
"Shu, it's okay. I'm here. Don't cry Shu" A soft voice uttered making Shuhua's mind to feel at ease. At times like this, there's only two person who can calm Shuhua down, her mother and Soojin.
"I woke up because of thunder sounds and I thought about you. Thankfully, I made the right decision to go here" Soojin said as she slowly lay down beside the maknae then wrap Shuhua into a protecting embrace.
Shuhua felt safe on Soojin's arms, as she scottd closer to the older while clutching the latter's shirt.
"U-unnie..." She uttered, not sure of what to say.
"Sshhhh... it's okay Shu. Unnie will not leave. Sleep Shu, I'll keep you safe" Soojin said earning a slow nod from the maknae.
"Thank you unnie" She said as she
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