Dark clouds gathered quickly that afternoon, turning the sky a deep gray. The wind howled through the trees, and distant thunder rumbled like a warning. CUTIS was playing near the porch with the baby monkey when the first heavy drops of rain began to fall. The baby monkey froze, eyes wide with fear, clutching CUTIS’s shirt with tiny trembling hands.
As the storm grew stronger, thunder cracked loudly overhead. The baby monkey whimpered and tried to hide. Without hesitation, CUTIS scooped the little one into his arms. “It’s okay, I’ve got you,” he whispered, even though his own heart was pounding. Rain splashed around them as he rushed toward the shelter of the house.
Inside, the wind rattled the windows and rain beat fiercely against the roof. CUTIS sat down in a corner, wrapping his arms around the baby monkey, shielding it with his own body. He gently rocked back and forth, humming a soft tune Mom used to sing to him when he was scared. Each rumble of thunder made the baby monkey flinch, but CUTIS held on tighter, his face calm and determined.
Mom watched quietly from the doorway, her eyes filling with emotion. CUTIS had always been kind, but seeing him step into such a protective role was something special. He adjusted a blanket around the baby monkey, making sure its tiny face was tucked safely against his chest. “You’re safe,” he kept whispering, over and over.
As the storm raged on, the baby monkey slowly relaxed. Its breathing softened, and soon it curled up, trusting CUTIS completely. Outside, the rain continued to pour, but inside that small space, there was only warmth and comfort.
When the storm finally passed, sunlight peeked through the clouds. CUTIS gently loosened his hold, smiling as the baby monkey stirred and looked up at him with calm, sleepy eyes. Mom walked over and hugged them both, her voice thick with pride.
That moment stayed in everyone’s heart. In the middle of roaring thunder and heavy rain, CUTIS showed true courage—not by being fearless, but by choosing to protect someone smaller than himself. It was a quiet, powerful reminder that love can be the strongest shelter of all.
