A bright spark of lightning followed by a loud bang of thunder from outside caused you to jump. You turned your attention back to the video game in front of you, trying to distract yourself from the storm outside, but to no avail.

You hated thunder storms, no, you feared them. You found it quite embarrassing actually, so embarrassing that you couldn't even tell your closest friends.

"Damn it! I died again." Hajime groaned, dropping the controller out of annoyance.

"Don't be such a sore loser, dumbass." Fuyuhiko mumbled, still concentrating on the game.

You and Fuyuhiko were staying at Hajime's house for a sleepover. You didn't know why the two boys insisted that it would only be the three of you. But of course you agreed to come anyway, they are your best friends after all.

Another loud bang erupted from outside, you jumped again, letting out a small squeak. Almost instantly your character died in the game also.

"Bad luck (n/n), you're normally pretty good at this." the shorter blonde remarked, unaware of the state you were in.

"Hey, you okay (n/n)? You look pretty out of it." the brunette queried, concern lacing his words.

"Yeah of course. Why wouldn't I be?" you replied still shivering from the last crack of thunder.

"(n/n) you're shivering, are you cold or something?"

"I said I'm fine Haji." you insisted.

"Fuck. Stupid game." you heard Fuyuhiko mutter beside you, "You guys want to play something else?"

Before you could answer more thunder crackled outside, causing you to jump again, hugging your knees close to your chest.

"Woah, what's the matter (n/n)? Don't tell me you're afraid of thunder." the Yakuza heir teased.

"Maybe." you muttered under your breath, calming down a bit.

"Good one Fuyu." you looked up to find Hajime playfully hitting Fuyuhiko over the head, causing a smile to tug at you lips. But that soon disappeared when another flash of lightning lit up the room. You dreaded the next few seconds before a rumble of thunder growled outside.

"Look, everything is going to be fine (n/n). The storm can't hurt you in here." Fuyuhiko comforted, smiling gently at you.

"Plus, we're here to protect you anyway." your talentless friend added, a warm smile accompanying his words.

"Thanks." you replied meekly.

Hajime turned to Fuyuhiko, whispering something in his ear. Fuyuhiko nodded, signifying that he understood. He then proceeded to turn off the t.v and pack up the video game you were just playing. Suddenly Hajime had scooped you up off the ground and was carrying you bridal style into his bedroom.

"H-hey, Haji. What are you-" a loud boom of thunder interrupted your question, causing you to dive into his chest.

A small chuckle escaped the boy's lips. "It's okay (n/n), I've got you. I'm just taking you somewhere where you can rest. Is that okay?" You only nodded in response, staying hidden in Hajime's chest.

Soon enough, Hajime placed you gently on his bed, while Fuyuhiko entered the room close behind, before sitting on the edge of the bed. The darkness of the room, comfy bed and caring gestures from the two boys almost settled you down. A small yawn creeping up from the back of your throat before a bright light shone through the window, causing shadows to creep up the walls and floor.

Your eyes darted to the window. Rain droplets splattered the pane and tree branches acted like claws scrabbling at the window. Then suddenly another loud growl of thunder caused your heart to skip a beat. But two bright, golden eyes gained your attention, along with a familiar voice, as soft as honey, helping slow down your rapid heartbeat.

"It's okay (n/n), we're right here."

"And we're not going to leave your side either." Hajime added, walking around to stand behind Fuyuhiko.

"That's sweet, but, you don't have to you know. You guys are too nice to me."

Both Hajime and Fuyuhiko exchanged glances, before smiling back down at you.

"Well, that's only because you're the most special girl in the world." Hajime explained, pink dusting his cheeks, hardly visible in the dark room.

"And we would do anything to protect you." Fuyuhiko continued, fiddling with his fingers.

"And, well..." Hajime stuttered, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Go on." you encouraged.

But what both boys said next in unison stunned you.

"It's because we love you."

Out of nowhere, the loudest roar of thunder erupted from outside, literally making you jump on top of the gangster before you could reply.

"S-sorry." you muttered, attempting to climb off of the slightly stunned Yakuza heir. But before you could his, arms snaked around your torso protectively, pulling you closer.

"Shhhh. It's fine (n/n). Just stay here." Fuyuhiko whispered, resting his head on yours.

Almost instantly you felt Hajime's body being pressed against your own also. Wrapping his arms around your body, his fingers playing with your messy hair. You were almost being sandwiched by the two boys in their loving but protective embrace. The next flash of lightning and thunder didn't scare you at all, causing a smile to creep upon your face.

"Fuyu. Haji. You guys are the best. I love you."

Warm lips were pressed against both sides of your temple, causing dark pink to dust your cheeks. "We know."

All three of you fell back onto the bed, snuggling in closer to one another. Arms and legs tangled with each other's in your warm embrace, eyelids growing heavy and warm smiles accompanying rosy red cheeks. Soon sending you, and your two best friends into a deep slumber.