Bailey The loud crackling of thunder in the sky pulled us apart. “I think it's going to rain, but I guess we can still practice a little more,” Welwyn broke the brief silence. Lightning struck, ripping the sky in two in a beautiful display. I screamed out, slipping and almost falling before he caught me. He was still trying to help me get my footing when the skies burst open and the rain started to come down in heavy droplets and minutes we were completely soaked. “Okay, it's time to go back inside,” his voice oozed with disappointment as he escorted me back to my room. We were barely inside when thunder growled making me jump. “Can you stay with me? I don't want to be alone.” He turned to stare at me and my breath caught in my throat as I took in the look in his eyes. He nodded and

