Although the cave was good for shelter from the rain and wind, and for keeping bugs and ants at bay, the only downside was that whenever it thundered, the sound would also get louder, as if it were ringing right beside one's ear.
She was afraid of thunder, and every thunderclap would startle her awake from her sleep.
However, for some reason starting from a certain day, whenever it rained and thundered, the sound of the thunder seemed to grow quieter, and she would not wake up feeling groggy; instead, it felt as if something was covering her ears, shielding her from the thunder.
That feeling was very warm, and very safe.
Just like now.
She watched the little villain, his eyes shining as he grinned at her after the firecracker noise had stopped.
The little villain looked at her and unconsciously smiled back.