Chapter 9

Nighttime Cuddles

It's the middle of the night. The Mikagura sisters are sound asleep in the large bed they share for 3 people to fit. Renka on the left, Hanabi on the right and Kafuru in between her older sisters. However, as night passes, like at 2:00 in the morning or so, Kafuru is awoken by flashes of light and loud clap of thunder. She gasps and looks around, relieved that her sisters are still with her. Heck, Renka's arm around Kafuru's waist is proof enough for that too. But the flash and clap of thunder still keeps on coming and going, frightening the little blonde more and more. Finally, after the next clap of thunder, Kafuru jumps and grabs onto Renka's shirt as the first thing she sees, making the oldest Mikagura sister gasp in surprise.

"H-huh? Kafuru?" Renka says, groggily.

Hanabi is up as well from the sudden movement. "Eh? Is it time to get up already?"

"No, silly!" Renka giggles. "It's 2:00 in the morning. However, I think somethin' is bothering Kafuru here."

Another loud clap of thunder is heard, this time louder than the previous ones and that one scared the heck out of Kafuru. She jumps again and clutches Renka's shirt whimpering. The oldest sister could tell that she's really scared, so she hugs her gently while stroking her hair.

"There, there," she whispers. "It's alright. I'm right here."

Hanabi scoots closer and wraps her arms around her little sister. "So am I. It'll be okay."

Kafuru looks up, sniffling as tears roll down her eyes and looks at both of her older sisters. "Y-you promise to stay close to me?"

Renka nods. "Of course. We're your girlfriends and we'll never, ever leave you, especially at a time like this." She brushes away a strand of hair and caresses the little blonde's cheek.

"The storm won't hurt you, Kafuru," Hanabi adds. "But we're here to comfort you if you get scared."

A small smile appears on the little blonde's face and rests her head on Renka's chest. "Thank you…Hanabi…Renka-nee-chan…"

The oldest sister kisses her on the forehead and strokes her hair one last time before lying down. "Sweet dreams, little sis."

Hanabi kisses the little blonde on the cheek, lies on her side and wraps an arm around Kafuru's waist. "Good night, Kafuru."

And so, the three Mikagura sisters sleep soundly with Kafuru snuggling next to Renka with Hanabi following the suit. The little blonde is no longer scared because she has 2 sisters by her side and is able to sleep through the night, even when the storm passes.