A Gentle Stretch

The fleece beneath me felt plush and deep. I stayed still, listening to the quiet room. Then, very slowly, I leaned forward and stretched my front paws into the soft fabric. A faint warmth spread through my seams. Right beside me lay a large, still black plush dog. I reached out a single paw and softly tapped its smooth dark paw. Nothing stirred. Content with the hush, I tucked my paws back into the soft fleece and settled down.