A Cozy Slipper

I slipped back through the bottom of the screen door, stepping off the dark veranda into the quiet hallway. Near the skirting board, a pair of thick fleece house slippers rested side by side. I paused, listening to the hum of the quiet house before padding closer. One slipper had its soft fleece collar open just enough. I nudged the opening wider with my front paws, then wriggled my way inside until the plush wool wrapped snugly around me. Resting my chin on the padded rim, I let out a long breath and watched the hallway shadows soften.