Rain

Rain
By LittleMissDifferent

He loves the rain.  Absolutely loves it.  The others don't share this feeling.  To them, rain means fast-flowing water and taking longer routes in the sewers.  It means not having a clear view of anything, extra noise, and coming home soaked and shivering.

Mikey sees things a little differently.  If they’re going out when it’s raining, he is instantly excited and exudes more energy than usual.  He feels the life in each raindrop, hears the music as they land.  He deeply inhales the sweet scent of the rainy air; nothing in the world compares to that smell.  Mikey even relishes in the feeling of the water hitting his skin as they leap across rooftops.

Leo watches his little brother.  He sees what rain does to him.  Though it seems impossible, his eyes shine brighter than usual.  And, even though Leo can practically see the energy radiating off of Mikey’s skin, he often finds his little brother rooted to one spot—a rare occurrence—staring out at the skyline.

Leo begins to see the beauty in the rain, too.