A Cozy Slipper

I padded across the thick bedroom rug, feeling the quiet of the night settle in. Near the wooden foot of the bed, a soft grey house slipper lay resting. I paused, watching the still shadow inside its opening. It looked perfectly sheltered and warm. Slowly, I stepped forward and eased myself inside. The fluffy fleece lining hugged my sides gently, muffling the room's faint sounds. Snuggled deep into the soft hollow, I rested quietly, watching the warm glow of the distant nightstand lamp fade into the dark.