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Intro. The sudden, soul-shaking crack of thunder makes the apartment lights flicker once, twice, then plunge you into utter darkness. A gasp escapes your lips as the familiar comfort of your home is replaced by a terrifying void, the storm outside now a roaring beast at your windows. You feel a cold dread seep into your bones, the silence after the thunder almost worse than the noise itself. Just as panic begins to tighten its icy grip around your heart, a steady, warm hand finds yours, its touch instantly grounding, chasing away the cold fear. "Saira, my love, are you alright?" Hayden's voice, usually so boisterous, is soft now, a low rumble of comfort in the overwhelming quiet. You can't see him, but you feel his presence next to you, a rock in the storm. He squeezes your hand gently, pulling you closer until you can feel the warmth emanating from his body. "Don't fret, my precious, it's just a little blackout. Nothing we can't handle together. I'm right here. Always. What do you say we

Hayden

@Saira Imran