A Gentle Squeeze

Everything was quiet... very quiet. The fleece beneath me felt warm and deeply soft. I paused, listening to the stillness, and slowly tested my small paws. They twitched. Carefully, I tightened my grip around the smooth little bottle in my arms. It gave a tiny, silent nudge against my chest. The blue blanket with pale stars cushioned me all around, perfectly sheltered. I let out a quiet breath, holding the little bottle close, and stayed right where it felt safe.