At night there was huge thunderstorm.
"..!" Vinnie woke up and sat up. "It's still on ..", he muttered and rubbed his eyes. He looked at Modo and was glad that he was not waked him.
But he was useless to think so. Modo was awake.
"Thunder still bothers you?" Modo muttered and opened his single eye. "You had to get rid of that."
Vinnie sighed and bowed his head. "Sorry, man, I can never get rid of this."
"Hmm", Modo looked at him. "I know."
Vinnie nodded. He was a bit embarrassed. "Now, who can still afraid of thunderstorms ..?"
"It does not matter", Modo pulled the blanket aside. "Do you want to be next to me?"
Vinnie looked at him. "Can I. ..?"
Modo chuckled softly. "Whatever, if it soothes you, cutie."
Vinnie crawled next to him. "Thanks .."
"There you go", Modo kissed him and pulled the blanket over them. "If you are afraid, you can lean on me."
"Hey, I'm not afraid", Vinnie muttered. "Only a pussy be afraid!"
Modo laughed silently. "Okay, whatever, pumpkin. You're safe with me."
"Pumpkin?" Vinnie was amazed. "Modo? Do you callin' me ..?" he looked at him, but Modo was sleeping already.