When she woke up she knew she couldn't go back to sleep. She jumped when thunder roared and lightning flashed, she hated it, she was supposed to be the Queen of the pridelands. What queen is afraid of storms that she should be used to by now?

Ever since she was a cub Nala hated storms, her mother was the only one that new about her fear.

She would always go to her for comfort. At times like this, she wished her mother was here.

She sat there in pride rock hoping the storm would be over soon. From the pride lands still recovering after Scar's reign, to things still growing and going back to normal, the scenery didn't help at all.

She twisted and turned trying to fall asleep only to accidentally nudge Simba a little, causing him to turn towards her and mumble something inaudible in his sleep. To her relief he didn't wake up. Only seconds later was that relief shatterd as thunder crashed making her jump waking up Simba.

"Ugh"

Just by the way Nala looked he knew something was wrong.

"Nala why aren't you asleep?" He had a feeling why but he wanted her to tell him.

"I'm just... not tired." she tried her best not to look into his eyes. She could tell he wasn't buying it.

"You know you can tell me anything, right?"

Nala sighed, she knew she could, it's just that she was very self conscious about this fear, she believed that she has to be a perfect queen. With no fears. Only a few weeks ago was she officially the queen of the pride lands, it was all still kind of new to her.

"I've always hated storms, always been—," lightning suddenly flashed causing her to flinch.

"afraid." He said knowingly, she finally looked at him with misty eyes. He moved closer to her so there bodies were touching. "it's ok to be afraid of storms or anything else, but why hadn't you told me this before?"

"Because, I hate the fact that I'm afraid of something so natural and I didn't want anyone to know."

" Not everyone needs to know, I just need to so I can help you get through it."

Nala smiled, grateful to have Simba by her side. She then lightly licked him.

" Thanks Simba."

" Anything for you."

HEY GUYS I really hope you liked this short little story I made as my first ever fanfic. If there are any mistakes please let me know. Byeeeee