84 The One I Want To Protect Part 1

(Disclaimer: This chapter contains violence against a child that some readers might find disturbing. I've tried not to be too descriptive in order to make it less upsetting.)

I smiled warmly at the tiny body in the makeshift crib. It was nothing more than a cardboard box, but it served it's purpose well.

I reached my hand out and held his tiny hand. I felt a warm feeling spreading through my chest.

Is this what love feels like?

I'm not sure. But it sure is a pleasant feeling.

My mother had given birth to a little boy. At first, I wasn't sure if I would be a good older sister. I've never had a younger sibling before.

What if I messed it up somehow?

But as I looked at that round face that smiled at me so innocently, I knew my worries were pointless.

I wanted to protect that happy smile more than anything.

I shook his tiny hand with my finger, "I'm your older sister, Leia. I'm so happy to meet you."