Dean- 21
TJ and Sophie- 3
It was late in the afternoon one day and the sky was darkened with clouds, Dean knew a thunderstorm was coming in he just hopes that the twins will be alright since they still get scared easily especially Sophie he looked down to see them playing on the floor. It had brought a smile to his face he saw that he had to get dinner started for them soon.
"Guys i have to go make dinner i'll be in the kitchen if you need me alright". Dean said.
"Ok". They said.
The two toddlers then went back to their game while Dean went to the kitchen he figured he could do something quick so he decided on mac and cheese, while he cooked he heard the pain hitting the patio window and it was coming down hard then a low rumble could be heard from outside. He was lucky it was a low one but just after that it was a huge clap of thunder causing the twins to scream and run to their brother holding his legs.
"Guys it's alright". Dean said trying to calm them.
"What was that De?" TJ asked.
Dean always hated to see his brother and sister scared it pained him to see their scared faces, Sophie had buried her small face into his jeans holding on tightly to him.
"It was only thunder from the storm outside it's not gonna hurt you guys i promise". Dean said.
"Make it stop De it's too loud". TJ said.
"I would if i could sport but i don't control the weather it'll pass by morning". Dean said.
Then lighting flashed outside causing TJ to cling more onto Dean. "Guys it's ok it's just a little rain it won't hurt you, i won't let anything hurt you guys". He said.
"You pwomise?" Sophie asked.
"I promise sweetheart". Dean said moving hair off her forehead.
The twins went back to play on the floor while the storm kept getting worse outside, Dean was finally finished with dinner he noticed that the lights were flickering soon the power was out causing the twins to get more scared.
"De the lights went off". Sophie said.
"I think the storm knocked them out". Dean said.
"So what are we gonna do?" TJ asked.
Dean then went to his room and grabbed some flashlights and candles he kept in case of emergencies, he turned on the flash lights and lit the candles giving a little bit of light to the apartment.
"There ya go we have some light". Dean said.
He then set them up in their booster seat and moved the candles out of their reach, he then carefully brought their bowls out sitting it in front of them he then went back for his once the food was dished out he got the twins a sippy cup full of juice and himself a soda.
"De what are we gonna do if the lights don't come back on?" Sophie asked.
"We'll use the flashlights and candles for the time being". Dean said.
Once they were finished with dinner Dean had set the dirty dishes in the sink so he could wash them later, the toddlers knew once they were finished they went to go put their toys away then got a set of pajamas so they can go to bed.
"Alright guys ready to go to sleep?" Dean asked.
"I don't wanna". Sophie said.
"Why not sweetheart?" Dean asked.
"Because we don't have our night light to keep the bad monsters away, the monsters could get us while were sleeping". Sophie said.
"You won't let them get us will you?" TJ asked.
Dean knew it was just a phase that they're going through he let it go though. "I promise nobody will hurt or get either of you, nobody is gonna hurt my little man or my little girl not if i have something to say about it". He said.
"Can we sleep with you just for tonight?" Sophie asked.
"Pwease De". TJ said.
"Alright but just for tonight". Dean said.
Another big BOOM! Came from outside just as lighting followed behind it scaring the toddler again as they clung to their brother. Dean then bent down to their level and carefully picked them both up holding each of them in one arm.
"It's alright guys it's alright shh it's gonna be ok". Dean said.
He then walked them around his room hoping they'll go to sleep, after about five minutes TJ was fast asleep so he carefully laid his brother down then pulled the blanket over his brother's small frame while Sophie kept her grip around his neck, he knew from the minute she was born she would be his little girl and he wouldn't change that for the world. He kept gently bouncing her trying to calm her soon she was quiet and calm, he peeked and saw that she had her head on his shoulder with her mouth slightly open he smiled as he kissed her temple.
"Sweet dreams baby". He whispered.
He then tried to lay her down but just as she was on the bed she kept her hold on Dean, he figured she wouldn't sleep without him so he gently laid down just as TJ moved and curled into his free side while Sophie slept soundly on his other side. Dean chuckled when they got like this they stuck to him like glue when they had gotten scared.
"Sweet dreams you guys". He whispered.
He then gently leaned over and kissed the top of TJ's head then kissed his sister's forehead as he felt himself slowly going to sleep while the raging storm continued throughout the night without the twins or Dean waking up.