A huge thunderstorm raged on outside and as another bolt of lightning lights up the sky 5 year old Ethan huddled underneath his blanket. He jumped, lips quivering as the thunder rumbled.. He's always hated storms but, would never disturb his parents for comfort. Instead he would remain where he was hoping the thunder would go away. Ethan would have gone to his brother but, thought Cal wouldn't want to woken up by his little brother so he just stayed underneath his blanket. Still underneath his blanket saw two legs approach the side of his bed. Ethan, of course, knew who it was.

"Nibbles?" said the familiar voice of his older brother.

Ethan popped his head out of the blanket, blond curls tousled from the blanket.

"Make it stop, Cal!" Ethan whimpered in a quiet voice.

Normally, Cal would have teased his brother for being scared but, he knew how much thunderstorms frightened his little brother. Being 10 years old, Cal took his duty as big brother seriously, so instead of teasing him and calling his brother names, Cal climbed on to the bed.

"Come here." Cal said as he pulled Ethan onto his lap.

Another loud clap of thunder sounded and Ethan jumped. Cal felt him shake against his body so wrapping his arms around Ethan, Cal cradled him against his chest. Ethan snuggled up against his brother, feeling safe in Cal's arms.

"Feeling better?" Cal asked stroking his brother's hair.

He felt a nod.

"Much better, now that you're here." Ethan muffled against Cal's chest.

"I'll always be here for you." Cal replied placing a small kiss upon his brother's head.

"Promise?"

"Promise, little brother." Came his reply.