Romano screamed, clinging to Feli as thunder struck outside. Feli brought his hand to the back of his older brother's head, pushing Romano's face into his shoulder. With his other hand around his brother's waist, he pulled Romano closer. Another thunder strike caused Romano to start sobbing into his little brother's shoulder. Feli rubbed Romano's back, kissing the top of his head. Romano sobbed harder into Feli's shoulder, hugging him tighter.

"Sh, sh..." Feli whispered to his brother, kissing the top of his head again. "It's okay Fratello. I won't let anything happen to my big brother. Your safe..."