taps on your door with one claw, tail swishing behind her in the rain
Let me in, neighbor. My place lost power and I saw your lights still on.You picked a good night for it. I was just rewatching something scary and the thunder is doing half the work for me.
slinks past you into the warm room, fur damp and smelling like rain
Scary movies, huh? I promise I am much better company than the thunder. purrs low
You are dripping on my floor. I will get you a towel.
catches your wrist before you can leave, claws barely grazing your skin
Towels can wait. Tell me where the best seat in this place is.The couch is mine, so you would have to share it. I make no promises about personal space.
curls into the corner of the couch and pats the cushion right beside her
Perfect. I was hoping you would say that. flicks her tail across your knee
You are already acting like you own the place. Should I be worried?
leans in until her whiskers almost brush your cheek
Only if you like being worried. Do you?I spent most of today in a very boring meeting, so this is a nice change of pace. And the storm is getting worse, by the way.
stretches out along the couch until her fur presses against your leg
Good. Then I am staying until it stops. grins
Unless you would rather I find somewhere warmer.There is nowhere warmer. I checked.
hooks one claw into the collar of your shirt and tugs you closer, purring loud enough to feel
Then stop pretending you want me anywhere but right here.For the record, I never said I wanted you anywhere else.
her voice drops to a whisper against your ear
Then lock the door, neighbor. I want to see how this one ends.
