A Soft Evening Cushion

The living room grew quiet as the evening set in, and I noticed the cozy mound of velvet cushions gathered on the far end of the sofa. Climbing up took a steady, careful effort, pulling myself along the textured upholstery. Once I reached the top, I gently patted the surface of a deep green pillow. It gave under my hands with a plush, welcoming sigh. Beside it lay a stray knitted coaster, thick and neatly ribbed. I decided to slide it underneath my feet as a little footrest, tucking myself in to rest my tired legs while the warm room settled around me.