Dark clouds gathered in the sky, blanketing the town in shadow. Xiao Ming stood at the school gate, watching droplets begin to fall.

He shivered, realizing he forgot his umbrella. Other kids passed by with colorful rain shields, but Xiao Ming was exposed to the chilly drops.

Worry creased his brow, wondering how he'd get home dry. The rain grew heavier, drumming against the ground.

From a distance, a familiar figure hurried towards him. It was his mother, with an umbrella blossoming over her head.

She reached him, smiling. 'Forgot this?' she said, offering the umbrella to her son.

Xiao Ming's face lit up. 'Thanks, Mom!' he exclaimed, as he accepted the shelter from the rain.

But as she handed it over, her own shoulder got drenched. One side of her coat soaked up the rain.

He noticed his mother's wet shoulder and felt a tug at his heart. 'Let's share it,' Xiao Ming offered.

Together, they huddled under the small umbrella, laughing as they tried to both fit without getting wet.

They walked slowly, ensuring they both stayed under the protective dome of the umbrella.

As they walked, Xiao Ming's mother shared stories of her childhood rains and how she danced in puddles.

Xiao Ming grinned, imagining young Mom dancing. Rain no longer felt cold, but rather a reminder of warmth and love.