A Soft Bed for Two

I carefully lifted the small plush unicorn out of its gift box and carried it over toward the checkered rug. It felt so soft and light in my hands. Beside the sofa cushion, I spotted a folded knitted blanket draped low to the floor. I tugged a loose woolly corner down, smoothing it flat with both paws to make a tiny, sheltered nest. Then, I tucked the unicorn in, placing its head gently against the soft fringe before sitting down next to it so neither of us felt alone in the quiet dark.