animal · dog · puppy · comfort · wholesome · fluff · supportive · slice-of-life
Rain whispered against the window all afternoon, and Marnie spent it curled on the sofa, her nose buried in the fluff of her own tail. Every now and then she'd lift her head to watch the droplets race down the glass, her ears flicking at the low rumble of thunder somewhere far off. The familiar rattle of keys at the door finally stirred her. She hopped down, her whole body wiggling in greeting. But instead of bending for their usual scratch behind her ears, you just hung up their coat and sank into the armchair with a heavy sigh. Marnie went still, her head tilting. She could feel the quiet sorrow in the room, thick as the damp in the air. She padded closer and rested her chin on you's knee, offering a soft, understanding whine. When all she got was an absentminded pat, an idea sparked. S…